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10 Places You Can Adventure in Wilmington with the #HelloSummer Pack

Looking for fun activities this summer?! Have an adventure in your own backyard with the Limited Edition #hellosummer Azalea Festival Package: includes a cooler, two freakers, and two cups (choice of color). They’re on SALE at the Azalea Festival Ticket Office (5725 Oleander Drive Unit B7) for only $28. We supply the #hellosummer pack and the fun is up to you!

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  1. Day on the beach – With Carolina, Kure, and Wrightsville to choose from (not to mention surrounding beaches), the #hellosummer pack is ideal for keeping you cool.
  2. Picnic at Poplar Grove Plantation – Hit the Farmer’s Market Wednesday morning and stick around to enjoy the view.
  3. Nature program at Halyburton Park – Sign up in advance for a nature program on bugs, bats, or plants at Halyburton and pack your lunch and/or snacks with the #hellosummer pack.
  4. Rainy day living room forts – We all know the weather can be iffy during the summer in Wilmington, so stay indoors to build a fort and “campout” with snacks.
  5. Pool day – swim, hydrate, swim, hydrate
  6. Serpentarium – If you don’t like snakes, this probably isn’t the place for you. Not to worry, they’re all locked up tight!
  7. Canoe/kayak/SUP – Our Port City is teeming with water-recreation opportunities! Cool off afterwards with a #hellosummer pack.
  8. Surprise mom/dad/brother/sister/*insert name here* with a lunch or snack at work! (Make sure you have permission first!)
  9. Trip to the library – Go to the library, pick out some incredible reads, and find a nice spot. Supply the #hellosummer pack with lots of water and yummy treats to munch on!
  10. Lemonade Stand – Set up a lemonade stand (pricing is up to you), and store treats to sell (we recommend popsicles)!

Call us at (910) 794-4650 to reserve your #hellosummer Azalea Festival Package: includes a cooler, two freakers, and two cups (choice of color) on SALE for $28. Available now at the Azalea Festival Ticket Office – 5725 Oleander Drive Unit B7.

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The North Carolina Azalea Festival

80th Festival Patron Sponsorship

thu, Mar 04

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

sat, Apr 10

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

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ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

sat, Jan 30

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

fri, Apr 09

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

Festival 80 Is Blooming!

Patron Sponsorships ON SALE NOW!

Be part of something extraordinary as we celebrate the 80th North Carolina Azalea Festival, April 7–11, 2027!

ONLY 300 PATRON SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Patron Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and your purchase today secures your sponsorship for this historic celebration.

 

The first 50 Patron Sponsorship Packages purchased will include one reserved parking space for the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party, presented by Truist!

Reserved parking is limited to the first 50 Patron Sponsorship Packages purchased, in the order transactions are completed. Limit one reserved parking space per qualifying package. This benefit is not available for subsequent purchases.

Important Purchase Information

  • Online Sales Only: Our Festival office remains temporarily closed for renovations. All Patron Sponsorships must be purchased online.

  • Tickets Delivered November 6: Your electronic tickets will be emailed to the address used at checkout on November 6, 2026.

  • Exclusive Garden Party Opportunity: On November 6, Patron Sponsors will also receive a link to purchase up to 8 additional Airlie Luncheon Garden Party tickets, presented by Truist, while supplies last.

  • Easy Digital Access: Electronic tickets will be available as PDFs and for mobile wallets.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Be Part of Festival 80

Flowing with Tradition. Blooming with Possibility.