What’s happening across the Cape Fear this weekend
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Several events are scheduled across southeastern North Carolina this weekend, including the Columbus County Agriculture Fair, Autumn With Topsail Festival, fall celebrations and an independent film festival.
The 46th annual Columbus County Agriculture Fair continues through Sunday, Oct. 18.
The fair features carnival rides, livestock shows, competitive exhibits, cheerleading, a demolition derby, an elephant encounter and mutton busting.
Free shows are also included with admission.
Admission is $8 per person, while children ages 5 and younger can attend for free.
The annual Autumn With Topsail Festival returns to Topsail Beach from Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18.
The three-day event will feature more than 110 artists, live music, food vendors and activities for children.
The festival takes place at the historic Assembly Building, home to the Missiles & More Museum.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Historical Society of Topsail Island.
Gregory Farms will host its Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Activities include hayrides, a pumpkin patch, live music and food trucks.
Local beer, wine and wine slushies will also be available.
Admission is $8 per person.
The Maple Hill Civic Club will hold its annual parade and festival Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 10 a.m.
The parade will feature floats and marching groups.
The route begins at St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Webbtown Road and ends at the Maple Hill Resource Center on Maple Hill School Road.
The event is free, and organizers encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs.
The Spooktoberfest Market will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 5 p.m. at Jimmy’s Inland on Wrightsville Avenue in Wilmington.
The event will feature local vendors, food, live music, trick-or-treating and costume contests for people and pets.
A themed treat hunt with prizes is also planned.
The fifth annual CineBay Film Festival returns Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m.
The festival will take place at the Virginia Williamson Event Center at the Odell Williamson Auditorium in Shallotte.
The event will feature independent films, student projects and international short films.
Admission and refreshments are free, but advance online reservations are required.
