The 63rd Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival will be held April 7-11, 2010 in the greater Wilmington area. The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern.
Since its inception in 1948, the Festival has blossomed into an extended weekend celebration that attracts more than 300,000 people. The Festival is a non-profit civic organization and this year is sponsored in substantial part by its four (4) major sponsors: Progress Energy, My Rewards, Wachovia Bank, and the Hilton Wilmington Riverside.
For more than 50 years, the folks of Southeastern North Carolina have been throwing the best party in the South and you're invited! There's something for everyone among our community's rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture. Come join us!
Shell Island Resort is a great Beach option for all the festivities. Come stay Oceanfront and enjoy Downtown Wilmington and the Azalea Festival. Away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown crowds, but easily accessible to join in the fun. Shell Island Resort is the place to be for Azalea Festival Weekend.
