FEAST Wilmington's Food and Drink Festival

Taste, Sip, Savor! Feast Wilmington is a newer annual festival held at Riverfront Park. Featuring Top Chefs, Mixologists, Immersive Experiences + More! NEW THIS YEAR: FEAST Experiences leading up to the festival.

70+ restaurants, 20 breweries, spirits, wine, and music at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Tickets are all-inclusive of food + drinks. Use our code whatsgood for 25% off a checkout!

Festival Schedule

Craft + Cuisine:

Saturday, March 29th, 11AM - 2 PM:

Prepare to be wowed as 20 local breweries partner with 20 talented chefs to craft irresistible pairings that will have you craving more with every bite and sip.

Pier Party:

Saturday, March 29th, 6PM - 9PM

Experience the area’s finest coastal cuisine, a delightful array of drinks and top-notch entertainment along the beautiful Cape Fear River.

Brunch Elevated:

Sunday, March 30th, 11AM - 2 PM

Indulge in next-level brunch bites while sipping on refreshing mocktails, cocktails, and gourmet coffee concoctions. It’s the ultimate brunch experience!

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Feast Experiences

The Muses Garden at Kipos

Monday, March 24th at 6 PM

It’s a reverie to dine like Demeter, Greek Goddess of food and harvest. Begin with cocktails and belly dancing in the garden and move on to a Greek Mezze Feast that will leave you feeling like royalty. Adorn yourself in blue, white, and gold for an indulgent mythical toga soirée.

Pies at Pints at Benny's Big Time Pizzeria

Wednesday, March 26th at 5:15 PM & 7:45 PM

Embark on an omakase-style culinary tour of pizzas from New York to Detroit to Chicago. Chef Evan Morton and Ben Knight of Benny’s will guide you through tasting notes as you savor each slice of inspired pie magic.

Wash it all down with cold pints of Mad Mole Beer — a perfect pairing for every eclectic flavor. Don’t miss this celebration of pizza, beer, and big-time flavor! 

Hollywood East at G-Prime Steak and Cellar

Thursday, March 27th at 6 PM

Prepare to be transported to an era of glamour, style, and stardom. Enjoy a champagne toast, exquisite passed hors d’oeuvres and live jazz upon arrival, followed by four inspiring courses from chef Taylor Trumbetti and prohibition-era cocktails. This immersion into old Hollywood luxury invites you to don your most fabulous black + white attire and join us as we turn back time, and indulge in the finer things.

Tailgate Party at The Starling

Friday, March 28th at 6 PM

Two of the South’s premier pitmasters, Matt Register of Southern Smoke BBQ and Jake Wood of Lawrence BBQ, along with special guests Brian Furman and Will Andrews are ready to fire up the pits and toast to Feast Fest 2025! Chef Allegra Grant of Salt + Charm will round out the menu with creative side dishes perfectly complementing the pitmasters’ creations. From farm to sea, there are plenty of feast-worthy surprises in store. Cold beer, handcrafted cocktails from The Starling, and beats from Professor Dub bring the full tailgate experience.