Board Schedules

General Information

Permit Application Fee - The application fee is based on the number of participants, as well as spectators, expected at the event. The application fee must be submitted with your application.

1 - 25 participants = $ 100.00
26 - 100 participants = $150.00
101-250 participants = $200.00
251 - 500 participants = $300.00
501 or more participants = $400.00

Portable Toilets - For events with expected attendance of 250 people or more, portable toilets must be provided by the Event Director. Portable toilets may not be set up more than 48 hours prior to the activity, and must be removed within 48 hours afterwards. Toilet facilities must be secured according to Town Ordinance 151.007. Location of portable toilets must be coordinated with the Parks and Recreation Department.

Litter - Event Director will be responsible for litter pickup of areas used. If activity is on the beach strand, any litter (boxes, etc.) that will not fit in cans must be removed from the beach strand. All food litter must be removed from the beach strand.

Obstructions - Obstruction of any public beach right-of-way, parking areas or public streets is prohibited. You may contact Lanier Parking at 256-5453 to purchase parking permits prior to the event.

Music - Wrightsville Beach Park - Any amplified music within Wrightsville Beach Park must be set up by the picnic shelter. The volume of the music must fall within limits set by Town ordinance. This will be enforced by Town of Wrightsville Beach Police and/or other Town personnel.

Music - Beach Strand - Any amplified music or PA system on the beach strand must be directed toward the ocean and away from any residences. The volume of the music must fall within limits set by Town ordinance. This will be enforced by Town of Wrightsville Beach Police and/or other Town personnel.

Tents, Banners, Stages, Nets, Etc. - Any tents, banners, stages, nets, etc. on public property, may not be set up more than 12 hours prior to the activity, and must be removed within 12 hours afterwards. If activity is in Wrightsville Beach Park, coordination of items to be set up must be made with the Parks and Recreation Department. No tents, stages, generators, etc., may be set up in the area of the park directly behind the softball right field fence during softball season (April - November). Per North Carolina Fire Prevention Code, tents greater than 200 square feet and open canopies greater than 700 square feet on public property require a permit from the New Hanover County Fire Marshall. And, multiple tents must be placed at least 12 feet apart.

Traffic/Crowd Control - Event Director will coordinate traffic and crowd control with the Wrightsville Beach Police Department.

Layout of Activities – Wrightsville Beach Park - Event Director will coordinate layout of activities, parking, etc., with the Parks and Recreation Dept. No tents, stages, generators, etc., may be set up in the area of the park directly behind the softball right field fence during softball season (April 1-November 1).

Decorations - No balloons may be used as part of any decorations placed on public property. All decorations (flowers, streamers, etc.) must be removed from the site immediately following the event.

Vehicles, trailers, and stages on the Beach Strand - Event Director will be responsible for obtaining prior approval from the Wrightsville Beach Police Department. Permits for vehicles on the beach may be requested during the application process and coordinated with Parks and Recreation. A beach wheelchair is available for use from the parks and recreation department. Call 910-256-7925 for availability.

Vendors - Beach Strand - The sale of any type of souvenirs, food or drinks, or any other products is prohibited on the beach strand.

Vendors - Other Public Property - Approval by the Board of Aldermen is required for sales of souvenirs, food, drinks, or any other products on public property. In addition, vendors must obtain privilege licenses from Wrightsville Beach Town Hall in advance. Food vendors must also obtain a permit from the Health Department.

Fires/Cooking - Beach Strand - Town ordinance prohibits fires or cooking of any kind on the beach strand. No open flames are allowed on the beach strand including fireworks and tiki torches.

Alcoholic Beverages - Town ordinance prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages of any kind on the beach strand or any public property.

"Rain Dates" - If no "rain date" is included on the original permit request, the make up date, if any, must be approved by the Special Events Coordinator, Town Manager, or Board of Aldermen.

Surfing Events - All requests for Special Event Permits for surfing competitions must be presented to the Board of Aldermen for approval. All participants in surfing events are required to wear ankle straps (leashes) in accordance with the Town of Wrightsville Beach Code of Ordinances.

For information concerning marriage licenses, call the New Hanover County Courthouse at 910- 342-2417.

Town of Wrightsville Beach
Parks and Recreation Department
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(910) 256-7925

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm

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