Beach Day commemorates the July 1, 1999 merger of the Towns of Yaupon Beach & Long Beach into what is today known as the Town of Oak Island. It is held each year on July 1, unless that falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed on the Saturday before.
Beach Day is filled with fun and family-friendly activities organized by the Oak Island Recreation Department; with some events often held in collaboration with the North Carolina 4th of July Festival in neighboring Southport, NC, celebrating our nation’s Independence Day.
NOTE: Registration is required to participate in the activities listed for the Middleton Park Complex. Registration is NOT needed to attend the day or access the food vendors and enjoy the entertainment provided.
Registration is only available in-person on Beach Day, starting at 7:00 AM in the Middleton Park Complex, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
EVENTS SCHEDULE
- 7:00 AM: Registration (open until filled)
- 8:00 AM: Volleyball
- 8:30 AM: Sandcastle Contest (SE 46th St. Access)
- 9:00 AM: Horseshoes
- 9:30 AM Stars, Stripes, & Snouts Dog Costume Contest
- 10:00 AM: Cornhole
- 10:30 AM: Freedom Scoot Baby Crawling Race
- 11:00 AM: Splash for the Stars Water Balloon Toss
(PRE-k – 5th Grade)
- 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM: Cape Fear Radio MC’ing
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Inflatables
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Large Field Games
- 11:30 AM: Red, White and Blue Bucket Relay
(6th -12th Grade and 18 = Divisions)
- NOON: Mic Drop For America Karaoke Contest
- 1:00 PM: Liberty Looks Costume Contest
- 5:15 PM: 250th Activity
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: July 4th Welcoming Ceremony
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Food Vendors
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Summer Concert Series with The Extraordinaires
- 6:00 PM: Music at the Oak Island Pier (705 Ocean Drive)
SUNSET (All Ages)
- Fireworks Display from the Oak Island Pier (705 Ocean Drive)
Learn More Here: https://www.nc4thofjuly.com/beach-day
HISTORY
Beach Day is filled with fun and family-friendly activities organized by the Oak Island Recreation Department; with events held in collaboration with the North Carolina 4th of July Festival, as part of the larger schedule of activities hosted throughout the week to commemorate our Nation’s Independence Day.
