Mark your calendars for the Annual Strawberry and Wine Fest hosted by the Old Bridge Historical Society. This festival has become a favorite tradition for many in North and South Carolina and beyond. Celebrate spring in style with great music, strawberry shortcake, food, and drink. The venue is the beautiful Sunset Beach Town Park, along the Intracoastal Waterway at 206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach.
Join us Sunday, April 27 from 12 to 5 pm at the Sunset Beach Town Park. For this nonprofit fundraiser, the suggested donation is $5 per person. Each person’s $5 donation helps the work of the Old Bridge Historical Society. Headlining the entertainment will be Mike’s Garage Band, the Southport band with a heart. And of course, the star of the festival will be the large, luscious, ruby red strawberries served in shortcake with whipped cream. Start your afternoon with this fan favorite! Get them early, as the demand is high.
When you arrive, stake out your spot under the trees, set up your chair, buy a drink and some food and then sit back and wait for the music. Mike’s Garage Band is a local favorite and is billed as the band that just wants to have fun. The members call themselves a “band for the ages” and play music that focuses mostly on the tunes the band members grew up with – classic soul and rock. Mike’s Garage Band plays all the favorites, dancing music from start to finish. Attendees will certainly want to have comfortable shoes, an appreciation for music and love the outdoor festival atmosphere. You can dance the afternoon away or sit and sip while you listen to the music and watch the boat traffic go by on the Intracoastal.
After dancing, you will sure to be hungry and thirsty. Picnic under the trees. Available on site for sale will be hot dogs, chili dogs, and barbecue, water and soda. The Old Bridge Historical Society booth will be making their festival favorite – fresh, luscious strawberry shortcakes. For grab-and-go we have local vendors Blondiez Donuts, Dixieland Kettle Corn and the Old South Pretzel Company. Looking for something healthy and delicious? Heritage Fresh Market will have freshly-picked quarts of strawberries plucked out of the fields that morning. These were flying out the door last year; make sure you get yours early. There will be wines available from Silver Coast Winery and Noni Bacca Winery. Makai Brewing Company, Ocean Isle Beach and Waterline Brewing Company, Wilmington, will have specialty craft beers for sale. In fact, in honor of the festival, Waterline Brewing will be pouring a limited production Strawberry Hibiscus Hefeweizen. You have to be at the festival to get it, so don’t miss it!
If you are a shopper, you can visit the Vendor Village where local vendors, service providers and sponsors will have their wares displayed and information available. Many of the vendors will have strawberry-themed merchandise and food. Artisans of all descriptions – pottery, art, jewelry, home decor, fabric and fashion creations, hand-turned wood creations, stained glass, baskets, hand blown glass, rugs, gourds, wreaths, wine tables – will be sharing their talent and skills. There will be taste creators—jams & jellies, baked delights, seasonings, honey, syrups for beverages, oils & vinegars, and teas. To pamper yourself, vendors will be offering skin care products and fragrances for yourself and for your home.
Your $5 donation also includes a chance to participate in the vendor drawing. With multiple winners, you might just walk away with a fabulous prize!
For additional information about the Strawberry and Wine Fest, please go to www.theoldbridge.org or call 910-363-6585. Old Bridge Historical Society looks forward to a great day with lots of people having an amazing time in the beautiful Sunset Beach Town Park. The Old Bridge Historical Society’s Annual Strawberry and Wine Fest will be held rain or shine Sunday April 27, 12 to 5 pm at Sunset Beach Town Park. Suggested donation is $5.00 per person. All proceeds go to benefit the nonprofit Old Bridge Historical Society. Donations help the Old Bridge Historical Society more effectively preserve and share the history of the Old Bridge and the Sunset Beach area with both residents and visitors. This year OBHS is preparing to move the Old Bridge to its new home, immediately adjacent to the current location so your donation dollars will be especially appreciated. Bring your own chair, your dancing shoes and we’ll see you there having the time of your life!
