Upcoming Events

• Pleasure Island Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival at Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, October 10 and 11, 2025
• Kure Beach Town Council Meeting at Town Hall, October 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Boogie in the Park at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park, October 19, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM

The Pleasure Island Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival returns to Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area for a full weekend on October 10 and 11. Gates typically open late morning and stages alternate on a two stage format so you can move between blues and jazz sets while sampling local seafood vendors, a wine and arts garden, and children activities in the Kidz Zone. Event organizers advise no pets and no coolers, and recommend bringing chairs, towels, or a blanket for lawn seating. Ticket options usually include single day and two day passes with a discounted two day rate; if you plan to attend the weekend, expect heavy vehicle traffic on U S 421 and plan to carpool or arrive early to secure parking at the Fort Fisher site. The Kure Beach Town Council will hold a public meeting on October 16 at Town Hall beginning at 6:00 PM. Residents and property owners often use this forum to ask questions about seasonal services, town budgeting, and shoreline or parking issues, so renters, prospective home buyers and second home owners should consider attending or reviewing meeting materials to stay current on decisions that affect local taxes, parking policy and public works. On Sunday evening, October 19, Boogie in the Park closes the window of the towns summer music series with a family friendly 5 to 7 PM performance at Ocean Front Park. These Sunday concerts are free, casual, and a great way to feel the local vibe while assessing neighborhood walkability, proximity to beach access points, and the kind of weekend noise environment you might expect if you move here. Bring a chair and expect neighbors and visitors to mingle near the pavilion and the fishing pier.

Local Weather Outlook

Between October 8 and October 21 expect temperatures to range from the low 50s at night to the low 80s by day with a transition from unsettled, windy and occasionally rainy conditions in the early part of this window toward calmer, sunnier days by mid to late week; plan for occasional breezy surf and elevated rip current risk during windy periods and pack a light rain jacket for festival days just in case.

Transit and Practical Tips for Attendees and Newcomers

If you are coming to the Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival or Boogie in the Park, allow extra travel time and expect local roads near Fort Fisher and Ocean Front Park to be busier than normal. Carpooling and arriving before gates open will reduce stress; many community events suggest bringing cash for local vendors but also accept cards at larger booths. Short term rental visitors should note that the beach paid parking season recently concluded for the peak months, but event parking at Fort Fisher is managed separately for large gatherings so follow posted signage and volunteer directions on site. For residents thinking about a move, these two weekends are useful to evaluate traffic, parking, and noise for potential properties within walking distance of the park and pier. For renters, check local listings for stays that put you within a short walking distance to Atlantic Avenue and L Avenue to minimize the need to drive during event weekends.