Kure Beach's popular annual concert series, Boogie in the Park, returns in 2017 with a fantastic line up of musical acts. The series kicks off this weekend with Selah Dubb, a surf/reggae group performing on Sunday, May 7.
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6/10/16
What's Going On This Weekend in Pleasure Island?
Friday, June 10
FREE Summer Concerts at Fort Fisher Featuring SOUTHERN TROUBLE!
Don't miss this fun and free concert with country/rock group Southern Trouble! Their style is a mix of contemporary country, country rock and southern rock and is sure to get you on your feet and dancing! If you like artists like Keith Urban, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones or Lynyrd-Skynyrd, you'll surely become a fan of Southern Trouble!
Show starts at 6:30 pm and takes place at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area.
ARTISTRY IN JAZZ BIG BAND CONCERT - Friday Performing Arts Night at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
From big bands to solo acts, the Carolina Beach Arts and Activities Committee brings you a variety of live performances at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk throughout the summer! This Friday, enjoy the Artistry In Jazz Big Band Concert, featuring incredibly talented musicians as they perform a repertoire consisting of arrangements by Stan Kenton, Lennie Niehaus, Bill Holman, Gene Roland, Bill Russo, Bill Mathieu, Hank Levy and others.
Saturday, June 11
Come browse the many booths of local produce, handmade goods, arts and crafts and more at the Carolina Beach Farmer's Market! The market takes place every Saturday from May 28 to October 1, 2016 at the Carolina Beach Lake Park. Hours are 8 am to 1 pm.
Sunday, June 12
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.
Starting May 29th through September 4th, vacationers as well as residents from Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wilmington grab their kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to the lake in Carolina Beach to enjoy a FREE Outdoor movie on a 'gigantic' screen! Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. You can also bring your own food and beverages. Movies start at dusk.
Adaptive athletes, families and hundreds of volunteers come together for an epic day in the ocean. Registration has closed for participation in this event; however, visitors are welcome and encouraged to come down to Carolina Beach Access 2 to meet the athletes, participants, and volunteers and get inspired.
6/8/16
Enjoy Free Summer Concerts Coming to Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area!
Often referred to as one of the military's 'Best Kept Secrets', Fort Fisher is home to the Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, a carefree family vacation spot for active duty military, reservists, national guard, coast guard, retired military, DoD civilians, and disabled veterans.
Situated a little over a mile south of the Kure Beach stoplight at 118 Riverfront Road in Kure Beach, The Fort Fisher AF Recreation Area plays host to a free summer concert series featuring some of the area's most popular rock, blues, beach, country, dance, and bluegrass bands.
Bring the family by on the second and fourth Fridays this summer beginning June 10th through August 26th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The 2016 concert lineup includes genres for all generations. For more details visit us at www.pleasureislandnc.org
Here's a sneak peak of what this summer has to offer:
- Southern Trouble kicks it all off Friday, June 10, putting their unique style and experience to work on contemporary country, country rock, and rock covers by artists like Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Eric Church, Keith Urban, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, and many more.
- On June 24th, it's a southern-style British invasion with Liverpool, Carolina's Beatles experience. This 5-man Beatles tribute band hails from Raleigh and entertains fans with favorite Beatles hits like "I Wanna Hold Your Hand," "Ticket to Ride," and "I Need You," as well as songs by Paul McCartney.
- Justin Cody Fox wows audiences with his southern rock and alt country repertoire on July 8th. Justin has shared the stage with greats like David Lee Roth, Cowboy Mouth, Lynyrd Skynrd, and Marshall Tucker Band, just to name a few.
- Party band Bounce! from Burlington, NC gets the crowd on their feet and singing along on July 22nd. From standards like Soul Man and Love Train, to dance favorites like Footloose and Brick House, to 80's rock and pop hits, this band will get you dancing.
- South of K, an acoustic band from the Kure Beach, electrifies audiences with its un-plugged, un-packaged bluegrass brand of musical storytelling on August 12th. Influenced by performers like Balsam Range, Flatt and Scruggs, Lonesome River Band, Blue Highway, and The Infamous Stringdusters, South of K will have your feet tapping.
- Closing out the concert series at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area on August 26th is The Cut, a four-man power popular rock band covering some of the greatest rock hits from the 90s and beyond.
6/11/15
Free Summer Concert Series - Friday, June 12th - Rivermist
The first installment of the Free Summer Concert Series at Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area for the 2015 season will be taking place on Friday, June 12th.
Come on down to Kure Beach and watch the sun setting over the river while listening (or dancing!) to the sounds of Rivermist, a popular band playing classic rock tunes.
Where: Ft Fisher Military Recreation Area (1.2 miles south of Kure Beach stoplight on the right)
When: Friday, June 12, 2015 6:30 - 8:30 PM
For more info call 910-458-8434 or visit http://pleasureislandnc.org/events-details.php?id=811&month=June
Full Free Summer Concert Series Lineup for 2015:
3/1/15
Save These Dates 2015
Pleasure Island Events
- April 11 - 19th Annual Chowder Cook-Off
- June - Aug - Fireworks every Thursday Night on the Beach
- June - Aug - FREE Movies at the Carolina Beach Lake every Sunday
- June - Aug - FREE Summer Concerts 2nd and 4th Fridays
- June 6 - 30th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival
- July 3 - Independence Day Fireworks
- Oct 11 and 12 - 21st Annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival
Don't miss these fun Pleasure Island events that we look forward to year after year!
Click here for full calender of Pleasure Island events
Click here for full calender of Pleasure Island events
8/28/14
Labor Day Weekend - FREE Events
Where better to spend your Labor Day Weekend than on Pleasure Island?
IT'S NOT TOO LATE, make your lodging reservation today by visiting Pleasureislandnc.org
Friday - August 29th
- Fireworks By The Sea at 9:00pm
- Boardwalk Music featuring BIG TIME PART BAND - 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday - August 30th
Carolina Beach Farmers Market at Carolina Beach Lake Park - 8:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday - August 31st
- Boogie In The Park featuring 40 EAST BAND
Kure Beach Ocean Front Park - 5:00-8:00pm
- FREE Summer Movie at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk - Disney's PLANES (Rated PG 13) Beginning around 8:45pm
We are happy to offer popcorn, candy, soft drinks, cotton candy, and more for sale at the movies - and all for a reasonable price! You're welcome to bring your own food and beverages as well. Movies are subject to change and are weather permitting.
8/21/14
This Weekend - FREE Live Music & Fireworks
Thursday, August 21st - Carolina Beach Boardwalk - Entertainment & Fireworks
Enjoy FREE fireworks by the sea on the beach near the Carolina Beach Boardwalk at sunset, beginning at 9:00pm. Be sure to arrive early to grab your spot at the gazebo or on the beach!
Boardwalk Blast - Featuring Lynne & the Wave - 6:30 - 9:30pm
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| Lynne & the Wave |
Friday, August 22nd - FREE Summer Concert Series featuring BAKKWOODZ
Food IS allowed so pack your picnic and enjoy dinner to the grooves of live music - for free!
However we do ask that you please do NOT bring pets or beverages. Beverages will be for sale.
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| BAKKWOODZ |
Sunday, August 24th - Boogie In The Park
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a FREE concert by the sea featuring MILLENIA FUNK'N BAND (Funk, Rock, Pop & Soul)
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| MILLENIA FUNK'N BAND |
Find more things to do in Carolina Beach & Kure Beach on the Pleasure Island Event Calendar.
7/24/14
FREE Live Music on Pleasure Island - This Weekend
There is always something for everyone... on our little slice of paradise!
Thursday - July 24th
Thursday - July 24th
FREE Pop-Rock-Party
Cover Band - JACK JACK 180 from 6:30-9:30pm
**And don’t forget to stay for our
fantastic DOUBLE Fireworks show at 9:00pm at Carolina Beach Boardwalk (weather
permitting).
Friday - July 25th
FREE Summer Concert Series at the Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation
Area with everyone’s favorite - the Mark
Roberts Band featuring Dance, Funk, Blues, Rock & Roll, Motown, Beach and
Country – truly something for everyone! 6:30–8:30pm.
Saturday - July 26th
FREE double header at the Carolina
Beach Gazebo stage featuring Cell Block 2 and Port City Shakedown
from 7:30–9:30pm.
Sunday - July 27th
To close out the week, Boogie in the
Park presents FREE Surf Reggae Sounds of Selah Dubb at the Ocean
Front Park from 5:00-8:00pm.
For more information, please contact
the Pleasure Island Chamber:
910-458-8434
6/23/14
Free Summer Concert Featuring Polar Bear Blues
Head to the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area on Friday, June 27th to hear the unique rhythm and blues sounds of Polar Bear Blues as part of the Free Summer Concert Series. These popular concerts are brought to you by the Town of Kure Beach, the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce, and the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area.
They are a ton of fun for locals & visitors, regulars and new-comers, those who want to get up and boogie or sit back and relax, and music lovers of all ages.
Concert is from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and admission is FREE!
Bring blankets and chairs, a few friends, and a picnic dinner. Please don't bring pets or beverages - there will be drinks available for sale.
Come on our and enjoy the music on beautiful Pleasure Island!
Looking to plan the rest of your weekend? There's always something fun happening in your favorite NC beach towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach - find it all on the Event Calendar!
4/24/14
Free Summer Concert Series Line-up Announced
It's time to start planning a fun filled summer on Pleasure Island. Whether you'll be here for a weekend, a week, or every chance you get - you're sure to enjoy the sun, surf, and of course music!
One of the most beloved summertime traditions is the Free Summer Concert Series. On the 2nd and 4th Friday of June, July, and August head to the Ft Fisher Military Recreation Center in Kure Beach, NC to hear popular local bands fill the warm summer air with great music as the sun sets over the Cape Fear River.
Bring a picnic, some lawn chairs, and a few friends (beverages and other refreshments also available for purchase) and enjoy the show.
Here is the Free Summer Concert Series Lineup for Summer 2014:
June 13: Heart & Soul - R&B, Soul, Jam, Rock & Roll
June 27: Polar Bear Blues Band - Tasteful Rhythm & Blues
July 11: Justin Fox Trio - Classic Blues & Southern Rock
July 25: Mark Roberts Band - Dance, Funk, Blues, Rock & Roll, Motown, Beach & Country
August 8: South of K - Bluegrass
August 22: Bakkwoodz - Classic Country
Learn more about the Free Summer Concert Series and the other exciting Pleasure Island Events at www.pleasureislandnc.org.
7/23/13
Justin Fox Trio Playing in the Free Summer Concert Series
Friday, July 26th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area at 119 Riverfront Road in Kure Beach,NC.
More info: Free Summer Concert Series
7/12/13
July 12th Free Summer Concert Rescheduled
Due to the continuous rain, the forecasted rain and the condition of the fields at Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, the Free Summer Concert featuring Spare Change has been cancelled for tonight, July 12th.
We have re-scheduled for Thursday, August 29th (Labor Day Weekend). Stay safe and dry!
6/26/13
Free Summer Concert Series: Jam Sandwich, June 28th
Music from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Refreshments available onsite and coolers also welcome.
Don't miss this beloved Pleasure Island tradition - bring your beach chairs and some friends and get ready for a great time!
More info & lineup for other shows: Free Summer Concert Series
5/15/13
Free Summer Concert Series 2013 Lineup
The Free Summer Concert Series on Pleasure Island is truly something special. There's nothing quite like relaxing with friends and family, enjoying some great food and cold drinks, taking in the beautiful view as the sun sets over the Cape Fear River, and listening or dancing to some great live music!
The 2013 lineup is out so mark your calendar for these great concerts.
June 14 - 6:30-8:30
Eastbound (Classic Rock & Roll)
June 28 - 6:30-8:30
Jam Sandwich (Classic Southern Rock & Blues)
July 12 - 6:30-8:30
Spare Change (Beach, Country, Classic R&B)
July 26 - 6:30-8:30
Justin Fox Trio (Classic Blues & Southern Rock)
August 9 - 6:30-8:30
South of K (Bluegrass)
August 23 - 6:30-8:30
Mako Band (Beach Boogie Blues)
Where: Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach, NC
When: 2nd & 4th Fridays in June, July, & August - 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: FREE!
Feel free to bring a picnic, but please do not bring pets or beverages. Beverages will be available for sale.
Live music is plentiful on Pleasure Island throughout the summer season and all year long. Learn more about these and other fun events in the Event Calendar.
8/15/12
New Date: South of K Playing in the Free Summer Concert Series August 17th
South of K
Friday, August 17, 2012
Music from 6:30 - 8:30
Summertime at the beach is all about sun, sand, waves, seafood and MUSIC! So we're bringing you our FREE Summer Concert Series held at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach. Bring blankets and chairs for the whole family and prepare to boogie the night away.
Food IS allowed so pack your picnic and enjoy dinner to the grooves of live music - for free! However we do ask that you please do NOT bring pets or beverages. Beverages will be for sale.
Concert is from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area at 119 Riverfront Road in Kure Beach,NC.
For the full Summer Concert Series Schedule, visit Free Summer Concert Series in Kure Beach.
7/12/12
July 2012 Live Music on Pleasure Island
The summer season is in full swing and there are a lot of great bands ready to help you beat the heat with some cool tunes! Here are some of the free concerts coming up this month:
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| BLP Classic Rock & Dance July 13th, 2012 |
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| Beachbilly Brothers Beach, Classic R&B July 27th, 2012 |
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| Mark Roberts Band Variety July 12th, 2012 |
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| L Shape Lot Folk/Rock/Roots/Bluegrass July 19th, 2012 |
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| Daniel Parish Band Pop/Country/Americana July 26th, 2012 |
6/11/12
June 2012 Live Music on Pleasure Island
Summer beach breezes and music are in the air! Here are some of your chances to hear live music this month on Pleasure Island.
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| Eastbound - June 8th Classic Rocking Country |
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| Spare Change - June 22 Beach, Country, & Classic R&B |
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| Machine Gun - June 7 Classic Rock & Roll |
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| Blivet - June 14 Rock |
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| Mako Band - June 21 Beach/Boogie/Blues |
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| 40 East - June 28 Country Cross-Over & R&B |
5/25/12
2012 Free Summer Concert Series Line-Up
One of the most treasured Pleasure Island summer traditions is the Free Summer Concert Series. Held at the Ft Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach on the 2nd and 4th Fridays in June, July, and August, the concert series combines great live music with the picturesque setting along the Cape Fear River.
The 2012 line-up has been released and it's filled with lots of talent and can't miss acts:
June 8th - Eastbound - Classic Rock & Roll
June 22nd - Spare Change - Beach, Country, & Classic Rock & Roll
July 13th - BLP - Classic Rock & Dance
July 27th - Beach Billy Brothers - Beach, Classic R&B
August 10th - South of K, Bluegrass
August 24th - The Mako Band, Beach Boogie Blues
Subject to change. Learn more: http://pleasureislandnc.org/free-summer-concert-series/
9/8/11
Free Concert At Fort Fisher - The Mako Band - Friday, September 9th
Come hear the Beach Boogie Blues sounds of The Mako Band, Friday, September 9th at the Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach. This popular local band will be playing from 6:30 - 8:30. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs and enjoy a fun evening on Pleasure Island. Beverages will be available for sale.
Learn more about the Free Summer Concert Series and other Pleasure Island happenings on the Event Calendar.
Learn more about the Free Summer Concert Series and other Pleasure Island happenings on the Event Calendar.
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| The Mako Band |
8/11/11
Free Summer Concert Series - August 2011
Get ready for the final two installments of the Free Summer Concert Series at Fort Fisher. On Friday, August 12th hear Spare Change and their eclectic mix of beach music, classic R&R, and country. Then on Friday the 26th of August don't miss the beach boogie blues sound of The Mako Band.
The concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach. Bring a picnic, some lawn chairs, and your dancing shoes! Beverages and snacks are available for sale.
The concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach. Bring a picnic, some lawn chairs, and your dancing shoes! Beverages and snacks are available for sale.
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