The Wilmington Boat Show is located in downtown Wilmington, NC on the Cape Fear River,  the perfect boat - show setting. Wilmington is a port city in North Carolina known as a gateway to Cape Fear Coast beaches. Part of downtown’s Historic District, the Riverwalk is lined with restaurants, galleries, and shops. It runs along the Cape Fear River, where the Battleship North Carolina is moored.

Schedule:

Show Features

CFCC Wooden Boat Building Program
Cape Fear Boat Building experts will discuss the two methods of construction that went into each of the new boats recently built by two students.

John Olsen, Director of Boat Manufacture and Service Program Cape Fear Community College
“One - Off” foam and glass composite constructed by Garvey.
Located on the Event Lawn

Walter Atkins, Director of Wooden Boat Building Program Cape Fear Community College
Modern “Cold Molded” wood composite skiff.
Located on the Event Lawn

Both boats will be offered for sale through GovDeals.com auction site to benefit the boat building programs at CFCC.

Kids’ Wooden Boat Building
CFCC Creative Arts Club will host “Kids Wooden Boat Building” where kids will build and paint a toy wooden boat. Kids, come assemble your very own boat and give it a custom paint job!

Cape Fear Community College Create Arts
Kids’ Wooden Boat Building
Located on the Event Lawn

Musician Randy McQuay II
“He is a storyteller, Bluesman, and a master interpreter of modern American roots music. Randy McQuay II sings from the heart, plays guitar with abandon, and blows harmonica like he’s from another planet. He’s the 2015 Winner of The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, recipient of the prestigious Lee Oskar Top Harmonica Player Award from The Blues Foundation, a Finalist performer at the 2017 IBC and the reigning Cape Fear Blues Challenge Solo Champion. Randy performs throughout the Carolinas and he’s a sought - after soloist, nationally known for his evocative takes on rhythm & blues, folk, rock & roll, funk, and roots music.”

 - Lan Nichols President, Cape Fear Blues Society

Friday: 1pm - 5pm
Located Outside Convention Center

Yamaha Marine University
Cape Fear Community College, in partnership with Yamaha Marine, began offering Intro to Outboard Systems April 18, 2022. The 96 - hour Intro to Outboard Systems course covers charging, ignition, gearcase, lubrication, trim, tilt, and cooling systems with the four - stroke theory of operation. Engines are current model Yamaha four - stroke outboards. Visit the Yamaha Marine University Trailer for a challenge to win a Yamaha hat/shirt.
Located By Yamaha Trailer

Admission
$10 Adult
$15 Two Day Pass
$8 Military
$5 Children (4 - 12)
Free Children 3 & Under

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