Celebrate the Ocean!

Surf City, NC / May 3, 2025!

Join Ocean Fest May 3, 2025!

Ocean Fest is here for the community with live music, local vendors, exciting water activities, and impactful environmental initiatives! Join us in making a splash—be a part of something big and help protect the ocean for generations to come!

Enter to win a custom Ocean Fest surfboard!

The STOKE continues! Mr Finch is the winner of the @seagatesurfboards modern fish! Look how excited this guy is….yeeew! Shred stick has gone to a good home….! Thanks to all who entered to win. . . #wilm #wilmingtonnc #surfcitync #topsai
The stoke is real! @akkessel is the winner of the @oce.surfboards mid length blue resin tint surfboard!🏄 We’re so excited to see some shredding and some@sick shralps. See you in the water!💦 . . #wilm #ncsurfboards #savardbeerandboard #nc #il
WHAT AN AMAZING WEEKEND! Thank you, Topsail, Surf City & beyond, for coming out for Mother Ocean. We're so excited to have seen you all! Two sold-out nights; thank you for your fantastic support! Stay tuned as we catch up on all the amazing thing
SOLD OUT! Thank you for showing your support for the Ocean Fest, we’re so stoked you came out in such a big way to support our amazing cause! Stay tuned for all the amazing things to come!
Today is amazing! The weather is perfect, and the bands are ready. Get your tickets, and we'll see you at Soundside Park soon! Pack a chair, bring some sunscreen, and come share the stoke for Ocean Fest! Ticket link in bio, we can't wait to see you!
Rise and shine, Surf City! & Your favorite Friday of the year has arrived! Join us TODAY (9/20) for Oysterpalooza! IMPORTANT INFO: ⏰ Festival Hours: 4PM - 10PM (see full schedule of events online) 📍 MAIN STAGE @ Soundside Park (Surf City) 🎟 G
What a beautiful weekend for fun and fantastic festivities! We're so stoked to see you all this weekend! The weather looks stunning, Soundside Park is perfect, and we can't wait to see you! Join us for our weekend of fun! Ticket link in bio. See you
Brosifs and Brosephines!! The Ocean Fest Vintage Surf Contest presented by Salty Turtle Brewing update! After a very in-depth and deep dive into the swell forecast provided by our partner Christian Surfers (thanks) we have decided to bump the start o
We're the big news! Just one more sleep until tomorrow--Join us at Soundside Park for all the festivities and fun! Get your tickets ahead of time, can't wait to see you... link in bio! . . #surfcitync #thingstodoinwilmingtonnc #thingstodoinjax #jack

Ocean Fest Facts

  • Certainly! Ocean Fest 501(c)(3) is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for the purpose of providing financial support to local and national nonprofits that are undertaking commendable initiatives related to the conservation and preservation of the ocean. Our primary goal is to contribute to the valuable work being done to protect and sustain our oceans and marine life. You can see our work on the ABOUT page!

  • Please show your support by enjoying our events, and pass on the stoke! Some are ticketed and all proceeds go towards our mission. You can also donate directly, and if you want to be more connected, volunteer and give high fives!

  • TO SURF AND PROTECT

    To celebrate and protect Mother Ocean while supporting other like-minded nonprofit organizations.