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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Our Mission FEAST WILMINGTON IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY WHERE FOOD AND BEVERAGE ENTHUSIASTS COME TOGETHER TO LEARN, CONNECT, AND FEAST THROUGH IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES AND INSIGHTFUL CONTENT.
FEAST Wilmington should be a bucket list event for any food lover. We’re already counting down to next year. Mike & Mackenzie @BestLocalNC
When you want to taste all the flavors of the South, there’s no better place than Feast Wilmington. This three-day festival has got it all.
Feast Wilmington is the perfect way to experience how Wilmington is becoming one of the South’s most exciting food Destinations.
Jess Bentley @TasteOfJess
@Raleating
It’s no surprise that this festival has become one of the most-anticipated weekends of the year. One of my favorite parts is trying new restaurants that quickly become our favorite spots. Abbie & Bert @DaileyDinesTogether
A truly incredible event that is an absolute must for any foodie. Corey Preece WECT Cape Fear Foodie
FEAST Wilmington is only in it’s third year but it’s already solidified its place on the NC foodie calendar. Susan @Experience_Raleigh
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Saturday, March 20, 11am - 2pm In partnership with the Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance, 20+ local breweries will be matched with 20+ chefs for unique pairing experiences.
Saturday, March 20, 6pm - 9pm A night out for couples, friends & colleagues to enjoy local seafood, fam-to-table favorites & other coastal delights.
Brunch Elevated
Pier Party
Craft + Cuisine
MARCH 20+ 21
Sunday, March 21, 12pm - 3pm What’s Wilmington’s favorite meal? Brunch! Top Chefs and mixologists take brunch to the next level.
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FEAST EVERYWHERE FEAST WILMINGTON
serves up more than 2 million impressions to promote the festival through social media, radio, TV, billboards, WILMA magazine, Greater Wilmington Business Journal, as well as partnerships with the Convention and Visitors Bureau, ILM Airport, local hotels, breweries + more!
Feast Wilmington’s Reach 20,000+ Email Subscribers 14,000+ 14,000 + Insta Followers 4,000+ Annual Attendees Feast Attendees 85% Earn $75,000+ 81% Graduated from College 86% Said Feast Met or Exceeded Expectations
THAT MATTERS
Beverage Sponsor Benefits ON-SITE BRAND ACTIVATION Dedicated 10x10 activation space at each of Feast Wilmington’s three main events on March 20–21, providing high-traffic visibility and direct consumer engagement through sampling
MARKETING + MEDIA EXPOSURE Quarter-page ad in the Feast Wilmington Guide that reaches 32,000+ Business Journal readers, social media recognition on Instagram Stories and Facebook posts as well as recognition of your brand on Feast Wilmington’s site VIP ACCESS 30 tickets to Feast events (10 per event) with access to the VIP Lounge and your logo on your guests’ VIP badges
PRIVATE EVENT Two tickets to the Chef Appreciation Event at Cloud 9
Feast 2026 Lineup Apple Annie’s Bake Shop
Gunslingers Tex-Mex
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Back Home Butcher
Gustu Peruano
Salt & Charm
Banh Sai
Hidden Grounds
Seaview Crab Company
Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria
Juniors Deli
Shepard Barbeque
Bitty & Beau’s
King Neptune
Boombalatti’s
La Duna Paradiso
Brunswick Beer & Cider
La Mar Salada
Buen Dia
Los Portales Taqueria
Cape Fear Seafood Co.
Maine Lobstah Shack
Caprice
Marina Grill
Casa Encanto
Mema’s Chick’n & Ribs
Castle Street Kitchen
Native Fine Diner
Catch
Nothing Bundt Cakes
CheeseSmith
Olivero
Cheney Brothers Cooker
Palomas
Coco Pipa
Pilot House
Three Little Spats Oyster Co.
Coquina Fishbar
PinPoint
Three10
Covey
Pipeline Poke
Tropical Smoothie Café
Delhi Darling
Pizzeria Don Luca
Dram Yard
Platypus & Gnome
True Blue Butcher and Table
Electric Biscuits
Ponysaurus Brewing
Umaii
Front Street Brewery
Porters Neck Country Club
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
Grateful Graze
Rumcow
YoSake
Sinful Cupcakes Solstice Kitchen and Cocktails South Front Tavern Spoonfed Kitchen + Bake Shop Steam Stoked Restaurant The Hackney The Half The Wandering Cone
See You There!
CONTACT: JMAURER@WILMINGTONBIZ.COM