Submit an Event

The purpose of the Calendar of Events is to cater to individuals or groups planning trips to Wilmington and our Island Beaches (New Hanover County) with an expectation that 30% of attendees will come from a distance of at least 50 miles, indicating an appeal for visitors to visit and stay overnight.

The calendar is not intended for local community events but rather those related to tourism. Events primarily functioning as fundraisers may not align with our focus, as they typically draw a local audience and visitors tend to support causes closer to their home base.

Events submissions are subject to edits and CVB final approval to match our brand voice.

Event submission guidelines:

• Event description should be in 3rd person and enticing to visitors.
• Cover image is preferably horizontal and 700 pixels wide by 500-550 tall. (Please limit flyers with text graphics, photos are more enticing for events.)
• If your event has been on our calendar before, it's easiest to login to the Extranet (Partner Portal) to access and edit dates versus submitting a brand new event.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to Jessica Oliver at joliver@wilmingtonandbeaches.com.