Cargo District Fall Festival 2024
The Cargo District Fall Fest (Oct 13, 12pm-8pm)
Come enjoy a family-friendly fall festival in The Cargo District of Wilmington, NC! More than 35+ local businesses will be joining in the fun—we'll have trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, flash tattoos, crafts, food and drink specials, and more! This event is benefitting Good Shepherd Center. For more information day-of, stop by any of our festival information booths at Bookworm Pottery, Threads by Sydney, Hello Love, and DivaDance Port City. Read on for a list of some of the things we have in store for this unforgettable weekend:
Neighborhood Specials & Activities
- Cargo West -
- Cargo District Scavenger Hunt (12pm-4pm): find cool spots around the district for a chance to win gift cards! See details below.
- Fall Specials @ Blue Cup Roastery (6am-6pm): Caramel Popcorn Latte, Pecan Pie Coffee/Tea, Rocky Road Coffee, Caramel Apple Latte/Chai/Cider/Tea, and Apple Cider
- Hello, Love Pop-Up (12pm-4pm): in-store sales, hello thrift items, True Blue Bakery + Mallowdoos pop-up, Hold Fast Oyster Company pop-up
- Braid Bar & Cupcakes @ DSTRCT Studio (12pm-4pm)
- Fairy Hair @ The Beauty Box (12pm-4pm)
- $4 Fall Beer Special @ CargoCade (2pm-9pm): $4 Pretty Pumpkin cans
- Live Music (12pm-4pm) & $5 Mimosas @ Alcove Beer Garden (11am-9pm): enjoy chill tunes from Infinite Spins while sipping on $5 apple cider mimosas
- Oktoberfest Specials @ Beat Street (10am-8pm): beer cheese & brats
- S'mores with Mallowdoos (12pm-4pm): Mallowdoos is teaming up with True Blue to bring you delicious s'mores!
- Chair Massages with Shine On Massage (12pm-4pm): grab some Detox Den coupons and a chair massage at the Shine On pop-up booth
- Mini Empty Bowls Sale with Good Shepherd Center (12pm-4pm): shop handmade bowls and enter to win raffle baskets to support GSC's mission at Alcove Beer Garden
- Visiting Vendors (12pm-4pm): Amber’s Attick, Oti by the Sea, Tails and Trails, Shine On Massage, Alyson Layman Art, The Pressed Wildflower, Sinful Cupcakes, FLP DRP, Rivenbark & Co., Y2notOK, Queen Esther Teas, True Blue Butcher and Baker, Hold Fast Oyster Co.
- Cargo Central -
- Halloween Flash Tattoos @ Queen Street Tattoo (11am-7pm): festive pre-drawn tattoos from in-house artists
- Live Music in The Courtyard (2pm-4pm): craft, shop, and eat while listening to a live performance by Sam Hatch of The Hatch Brothers
- 10% off & Extended Hours @ Auggie & Zo. (12pm-8pm)
- Fall Activities in The Courtyard (12pm-5pm): Vintage ghost painting with Threads by Sydney, pumpkin painting with Crafted Outpost, and more!
- $10 Aperol Spritzes @ The Starling Bar (2pm-8pm)
- Live Music & Food Truck @ Fermental (11am-10pm): Glizzies on the Go food truck (5pm-10pm) and Jay Killman Jazz Trio (6pm-10pm)
- Fall Wood-Fired Specials @ Salita Pizza (11am-8:30pm): Apple Oil Cake (cider glaze, wood-roasted apples, whip, salty maple pecans); Apple Bialys (wood-roasted apple butter, spiced NC Granny Smith apples, white cheddar); and more!
- Pup Muffins @ Bones (12pm-4pm): free pumpkin muffins for pups & sales
- Pup Photos @ The Photo District NC (1pm-4pm): get some cute fall photos taken of your furry friends!
- Bowl Sale & Raffles with Good Shepherd Center (12pm-4pm): purchase handmade ceramic bowls and enter to win raffle baskets filled with goodies donated by local small businesses to help our neighbors in need
- Visiting Vendors (12pm-4pm): Bob’s Brittle, Elevated Wicks, Tiny Bones Creations, Heather Hughes Illustrations, Good Shepherd Center
- DesignWorx -
- Kitten Benefit & Pottery Painting with All4Cats Rescue @ Bookworm Pottery (12pm-4pm): come play with kittens and paint little cat dishes to raise money for cat rescue efforts in our area
- Pumpkin Painting & Sign Painting @ The Craft Cabana (12pm-4pm): pick out a cute new Fall door sign and some pumpkins to customize with your pals
- Permanent Jewelry & Hat Bar @ Tiny Weld (12pm-5pm): customize your own trucker hat, grab a permanent chain with your bestie, and peruse fun merchandise
- Bouquet Bar @ The Busy Bloom Co (9am-5pm): make your own bouquet and shop floral goodies
- Zombiefangs @ HP Fangs (3:30pm-8pm): get a zombie caricature made with your pals
- Fall Coffee Specials @ Folkstone Slow Bar: Fall flavors like pumpkin spice, candy corn, maple syrup, and more
- 10% In-Store Sale @ The Fuzzy Needle: peruse records, books, and vintage ephemera
- Visiting Vendors (12pm-4pm): Sunwraps, Kindred Arts, Hannah’s Workshop, Shell Esthetics, The Roasted Bookery, All4Cats Rescue
- Cargo East -
- Fall Special @ Bahn Sai (11am-8pm): "The Binx" pork katsu sandwich (hickory honey mustard, hot bbq sauce, pork, LTO, dill pickles on a brioche bun) & burrito special
- Sidewalk Sale @ Fred & Marys (12pm-4pm): store discounts, free drinks, vintage clothes by Collections & more
- Store Sale & Lemonade Stand @ The Refillery (12pm-4pm)
- KidZone @ DivaDance Port City (12pm-4pm): crafts, games, and candy for kiddos + $2 face painting
- Pumpkin & Mum Sale @ Garden Shop on Moss (12pm-4pm)
- Store Sales & Pop-Up @ Fred & Mary's (12pm-4pm)
- Visiting Vendors (12pm-4pm): Wrightsville Coast, Solemar, BeYoudiful Creations, Sea Cat Hats, Cool Beans Coffee, Last Looks Costumes, The Carolina Couture, Urban Wave, Current Creatives, Nicohl Studios, Eden Ceramics, LivCBD, Port of Call Tees, Equal People US
Shuttle Locations & Map
Travel around the district in style with Pedal Pub! They'll be running their bike-powered shuttle service around the neighborhood from 12pm-8pm on October 13. They'll continually stop at each shuttle location indicated on the map and stay for 5-10 minutes to allow passengers to unload and reload. Grab an unopened drink from one of the local Cargo District establishments and enjoy a nice loop around the area. Day passes are only $12 to ride for the duration of the event, and you can prebook your pass HERE.
Shuttle Stops:
- CargoCade on 15th Street
- Fermental on 17th Street
- End of Days Distillery on Castle Street
- Ruff Draft on Wrightsville Avenue
- Bull City Ciderworks on Queen Street
- Cargo District Courtyard on Queen Street
Scavenger Hunt Details
Our annual Scavenger Hunt is back and better than ever! During the Fall Festival, you can use clues to hunt for prizes from various local businesses. Glimpses of locations will be posted on the Instagram story of @cargodistrictfestivals starting at 12pm on October 13. There will be over 20 prizes to find, including a FREE 6-week pottery wheel class ($225 value)! Once you find a prize card, take it to the location listed on it to claim your surprise prize.
Participating Trick-or-Treat Locations
Event Flyers
