Springtime Fun on Pleasure Island

Thanks to warmer days and longer daylight hours, the fun factor at Pleasure Island is steadily increasing!  There are so many activities planned for the coming months that making a decision about what to do are going to be tough. The great news is that whether you are a frequent visitor or a Pleasure Island resident, boredom will simply not be an option! Along with the regularly scheduled activities, such as the monthly fish fry and pancake breakfast, the calendar is full of lots of family-friendly events. Here's a look at a few scheduled for the near future that are particularly noteworthy:

Saturday, April 6th - Island of Lights Fashion Show & Luncheon - Get those tickets fast ladies, because only 100 will be available. The deadline to purchase a ticket is March 31st, and be aware this could be a sellout! Along with the fashion show, there will be a delicious lunch provided by Middle of the Island, a silent auction and raffle. All proceeds benefit everyone's favorite holiday happening-The Island of Lights.
The runway action takes place at the American Legion Post at 1500 Bridge Barrier Rd. from 11am until 2pm. Tickets are $22 and available at touché, Unique Boutique, and Carolina Beach Surf Shop. For more information, please call Linda Cheshire at 910-617-5945.

Saturday, April 13th - The 17th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off - As you can imagine, this is a biggie. For the 17th consecutive year some of the most talented local restaurant chefs will vie for the top spot in this fierce competition. As things heat up throughout the day, chowder lovers can enjoy some great live music. Face painting and a colossal bouncy house are set to be part of the Kidz Zone. If there's a non-chowder head in your crowd, no worries, hot dogs and funnel cake will be available.
Please be aware that you'll need to leave Fido and your cooler at home. However, beer and wine will be offered for purchase. The action starts at 11:30 at the Carolina Beach Lake Park on the corner of Atlanta and Lake Park Blvd. Voting wraps up at 4pm and the event is over at 6pm.
Tickets are $5 at the door and kids under 12 may get in free.  Learn more here: Pleasure Island Chowder CookOff

Saturday, April 27th - Surfrider's Expression Surfing and Music Event -This is one you'll definitely want to put on your calendar! In addition to supporting Surfrider and all of the valuable work the agency does to protect our coastlines, this fun for all ages event promises hours of entertainment, and all for just a $10 donation. The festivities will be held on the Boardwalk behind Hurricane Alley, from noon until 7pm. An amazing lineup of area bands, including Selah Dubb will be on hand all day. Surfers should bring their favorite stick and compete in the Expression Session heat that will start at 3pm. All ages and all board sizes are welcome and yes! there will be a few prizes for divisions such as:
Best Costume - Gnarliest Wipeout - Rippenest Grom - Smoothest Legend and Most Soulful.

Saturday, April 27th- 6th Annual Kure Beach Street Fair -Plans are underway to make this event one of the most fun ways you can spend a Saturday! Of course there will be activities for the kids, food, and entertainment. Please call 910-458-8216 for more details on this event.

As you can see Spring is starting off with a bang on Pleasure Island. For our complete calendar of events, please call the Chamber at 910-458-8434 or visit this link: www.pleasureislandnc.org/events-list.php.