Wilmington, North Carolina is the site of the Cape Fear Blues Festival, offering a variety of shows at different venues throughout town on the weekend of June 23rd through June 24th. Because music festivals and summer vacations seem to go hand in hand, the proximity of the Cape Fear Blues Festival to your McClure Realty Vacations classic condo should move this cool concert to the top of your bucket list! Located just 43 miles from your vacation bliss, the lineup of today’s headliners and tomorrow’s superstars makes this annual festival one of our favorites.

Ticket Prices to the Cape Fear Blues Festival Range from Free to $20

You’re sure to find an act that fits any vacation budget. Opening night starts at 6PM with a free concert on the Cape Fear waterfront. From there, a blues cruise tours the water by motorized catamaran at 7PM and the night’s entertainment continues with a $5 cover charge for more live blues music at the Rusty Nail. Saturday’s musical extravaganza starts at 11AM with a free Blues Workshop held at Finkelstein Music and ends with a blues concert costing $20 per person. Also held at the Rusty Nail, this performance will be held outside under a tent, so be sure to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs and prepare for the ultimate concert experience! A cash bar, food trucks, and vendors selling your favorite music merchandize will be on hand to ensure your Saturday night blues concert will be the highlight of your vacation! A Blues party with $5 cover charge will be held immediately after; nights like these you want to go on forever! And finally, your Sunday starts at noon with an all-day blues jam, leading into a free guitar giveaway at 6PM. The finale of the Cape Fear Blues Festival consists of a Post-Jam Party at the Rusty Nail. All Sunday event are free.

The Quiet of Your Vacation Home Away from Home!

After a weekend of music and fun, the peaceful quiet of your McClure Realty Vacations escape will be greatly appreciated—reserve yours today! If you want to just stop by for the festival, check out McClure's short-term and weekly rentals