NC Spot Festival

06/16/2026

A Beloved Tradition Returns!

We are excited to announce that applications for the NC Spot Festival Scholarship Pageant will be coming soon!

With grateful hearts and great anticipation, we are honored to continue this treasured tradition and help preserve the heritage and history that has made the NC Spot Festival so special throughout the years.

We look forward to celebrating our community and crowning an incredible group of young ladies who will proudly represent the spirit of the NC Spot Festival!

Stay tuned, big things are ahead! 🐟✨

04/14/2026

🎉 We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Spot Festival will take place on the same field as last year on November 7th–8th!

Vendor applications are now officially open on our website, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing weekend.

Mark your calendars, get your applications in, and join us on the field this fall—we’re looking forward to seeing you there! 🍂

Thencspotfestival.com/applications

10/31/2025

🎉🐟 It’s SPOT FESTIVAL Weekend! 🐟🎉
Get ready for a weekend full of fun, flavor, and live entertainment at the 2025 NC Spot Festival in Hampstead, NC! 🌊

📍 Location: Spot Festival Grounds – 14221 U.S. Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC
📅 Dates: Saturday, November 1st & Sunday, November 2nd

Enjoy:
🎶 Live bands & local performances
🍴 Spot Fish Plates
🎡 Inflatable rides & kids’ activities
🍷 Beer & wine
🛍️ Over 100 local vendors
💥 Family fun all weekend long!

🎤 Saturday, November 1st Schedule
🕘 9:00 AM – Festival Gates Open
🕙 10:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies
🍺 Beer & Wine Sales Open
🐟 Spot Plate Sales & Drive Thru Open

🎭 10:30–11:30 AM – Class Performances
🎸 12:30–2:30 PM – The Carolina Band
💃 2:30–3:30 PM – Dance Express Performing Arts Center
🎸 3:30–6:30 PM – Machine Gun
🐟 6:00 PM – Spot Plate Sales Close
🎶 7:30–10:30 PM – Port City Shakedown
🍺 10:30 PM – Beer & Wine Sales Close
🎆 10:30 PM – Festival Closes

🎶 Sunday, November 2nd Schedule
🕘 9:00 AM – Festival Gates Open
🍺 10:00 AM – Beer & Wine Sales Open
👑 10:10 AM – Pageant Crowning
🐟 11:00 AM – Spot Plate Sales & Drive Thru Open
🎵 11:00–1:00 PM – Cooper Greer
👢 1:00 PM – Cripple Creek Cloggers
🎷 2:00–5:00 PM – Band of Oz
🍺🐟 5:00 PM – Beer & Spot Dinner Sales Close
🎪 Festival Closes

10/29/2025

10/20/2025

🎶 SPOT Fest 2025 is thrilled to welcome back the Band of Oz to close out this year’s festival! Catch them live on Sunday, November 2, from 2–5 PM.

Join us for a weekend full of great food, great music, and good times! Start your holiday shopping early while supporting our local Hampstead and Surf City schools.

You won’t want to miss it! 🎉

10/14/2025

Cooper Greer will be hitting the stage Sunday, November 2nd at 11 AM! Come out to the Spot Field to enjoy great live music, shop local vendors, and grab a delicious spot plate or something tasty from one of the many food trucks.

It’s an event you don’t want to miss — only $5 entry into the festival!

10/07/2025

💃🕺 Get ready to dance! Port City Shakedown is a stylish, high-energy 7-piece party/dance band based right here in beautiful Wilmington, NC. Fronted by both male and female vocalists, they’ve been bringing the party since 2015 as Wilmington’s first modern Top 40 party/dance band to break the mold. 🎶✨

From the Outer Banks of NC to Jekyll Island, GA, Port City Shakedown has rocked countless weddings, festivals, and events—delivering creative song medleys, nonstop audience interaction, and a “Las Vegas” style show that keeps the crowd moving all night long.

Their refreshing mix of the best in Motown, Soul, Rock, Hip-Hop, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s, 2010’s, and today’s Top 40 dance music guarantees a party for every generation.

🔥 Don’t miss Port City Shakedown as the Saturday Headliner at the 2025 NC Spot Festival! 🌊🎤🎸

10/04/2025

🔥 Machine Gun was formed in May 2004, but the members have been rocking stages for years. Based out of Wilmington, NC, this lineup is the perfect match—the best of the best:

🎤🎸 Tommy Brothers – Vocals & Guitar
🎤🎸 Tina Langevin – Vocals & Guitar
🎤🎸 John White – Vocals & Bass
🥁 Sean Foust – Percussion

With a powerhouse rhythm section, tremendous guitar virtuosity, and strong vocals, Machine Gun takes it to the next level. From classic rock and country to R&B, pop, soul, and funk, our shows bring something for every music fan to enjoy.

We’re beyond excited to be performing at the 2025 NC Spot Festival! 🌊🎶

10/02/2025

🎶 The Carolina Band has been fortunate to perform at the NC Spot Festival for many years, and it’s always a highlight of our season! Since starting out in 2008 in Sneads Ferry, NC, we’ve loved sharing our passion for music with audiences near and far.

From oldies and country to beach and funk, our sets bring something for everyone to enjoy. It’s such a joy to see our local followers, meet new friends from all over, and watch folks dancing, singing along, and soaking up the festival fun.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to keep the music alive at such a special community event—thank you for supporting live music and the NC Spot Festival! 🌊🎤🎸

09/26/2025

🌟 Did you know? Proceeds from the Spot Festival go right back into our Hampstead and Surf City public schools! 🌟

Last year alone, $36,000 was given back to support student programs — helping fund competitive CTE events, field trips, and other important opportunities for our students. 🎓✨

It’s not too late to get involved! We are still accepting applications for:
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🤝 Sponsorships (all levels)
🏪 Small Businesses
📦 Direct Sales
💙 Nonprofit Organizations

Apply today ➡️ https://www.thencspotfestival.com/applications