Pirates, Food, and Fun at Wilmington Riverfest

Don't miss the pirate-themed fall fun at Wilmington, NC's 31st Annual Riverfest this weekend.

Don't be surprised if you see Blackbeard look-a-likes walking around downtown Friday evening. The celebration kicks off with a street dance and beer garden in Riverfront park on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 from 8:00PM-11:00PM.

Saturday activities begin in historic downtown Wilmington at 10:00AM and include live music, food and craft vendors, a skateboarding contest, exhibits, displays, shows, and tons of activities for kids. Don't miss the Children's Treasure Hunt from 1:00PM-4:00PM. Highlights of the events include the Invasion of the Pirates lighted flotilla at dusk (approximately 7:00PM) and a fireworks show at 9:05PM.

Similar events continue on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 at 10:30AM. The Run the River 8K Race begins at 8:00AM. One event you don't want to miss the The Great Waiters Wine Race at 2:00PM in the East parking lot at Cape Fear Community College. In this hilarious event, area waiters with trays loaded with full wine glasses race through an obstacle course to see whose skills are best.

For a full schedule of Riverfest events, please visit www.wilmingtonriverfest.com.