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SUMMARY:2026 Mac & Cheese Festival
DESCRIPTION:Who will take home “THE GOLDEN NOODLE” award and a $300 Grand\nPrize for the very best Mac N Cheese?! \nClick here to Vote for your favorite mac and cheese!\nThe Island Men with the support of Good Hops Brewing are pleased to\nannounce the 7th annual MAC & CHEESE Festival: \nSaturday March 21 st \, 1PM to 3pm\n811 Harper Avenue\, Carolina Beach\, NC. \nThe festival is a celebration of everyone’s favorite comfort food\, Mac and Cheese. The festival features five variations of Mac & Cheese and samples of traditional\, spicy\, meat\, seafood\, and vegetarian are featured. Come out and explore the culinary genius of these Pleasure Island Chefs and Cooks as they carefully prepare varieties of your favorite dish. Enjoy unlimited Mac and Cheese samples prepared 35+ different ways and then vote for your favorite. \nAdmission to festival is a $10 donation. Children under ten are free. Tickets are available at the door.\nAttendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite Mac & Cheese.. \nFor more information on how you can participate as a Mac and Cheese maker and baker contact Island Man Rob Bramhall at (404) 444-9144\, or via email email\, macandcheese@theislandmen.com \nProceeds and contributions from this event support The Island Men and the many charities they serve. The Island Men is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
URL:https://theislandmen.com/event/macandcheese/
LOCATION:Good Hops\, 811 Harper Ave\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
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SUMMARY:Little Pink Houses of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Every spring the Little Pink Houses of Hope hosts a weeklong retreat on Pleasure Island for families who have a member battling breast cancer.  The Island Men have been and continue to be a proud partner on this endeavor.  Through the strength of our membership along with the kindness and generosity of many in our community we are happy to organize activities that allow us to share our lifestyle with the visiting families.  The simple act of providing a few meals\, throwing lines in the water in hopes of landing a fish and experiencing the undemanding leisure that comes with seeing a beautiful sunset has helped us provide moments for families to relax\, unwind and reconnect in a difficult time. Little Pink Houses are moving forward with 15-20 families hosting this year on Pleasure Island and 80 people in the week of April 13th.  The Island Men will host a day of fishing for family member at the Kure Beach Pier followed by a lunch in the Kure Beach Pavilion\, additionally there is will a beach sunset cruise followed by a cook-out.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://theislandmen.com/event/little-pink-houses-of-hope/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000
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SUMMARY:Scholarship Bourbon Raffle Drawing (Buy Tickets Here)
DESCRIPTION:The Island Men are hosting a Bourbon Raffle to raise additional funds for our Scholarship program. To date\, we have awarded $60\,000 for scholarships in our community and will surpass $70\,000 in 2026. Thank you\, as always\, for your support. \n\nUpdate – June 7th\nThe drawing is complete. Congrats to the 2026 Island Men Bourbon Raffle Winners. Thank you for supporting the Island Men Scholarhsip Fund.\n\nTickets are available below or in person at: \nHoplite Irish Pub \nThe Spot \nIsland Beverage \nSilver Dollar \nThe Last Resort \n\n\nClick here to view 2nd Annual Island Men Scholarship Bourbon Raffle lots\n\n15 Year Old Pappy Van Winkle\n10 Year Old Rip Van Winkle\nWooden Car Decanter American Whiskey\nBlanton’s Original Single Barrel\, Eagle Rare\, Buffalo Trace\, Weller Special Reserve\, EH Taylor Small Batch\nOld Forester Single Barrel 100 Proof\, Old Forester Statesman\, Old Forester 1910\, Old Forester Single Barrel – Barrel Strength\nStill Austin Whiskey Co Samplers Pack\, Garrison Brothers Small Town\, Still Austin Cask Strength\, Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon\, Milm & Greene Triple Cask Bourbon\nH Deringer Bourbon Whiskey Set\, Doc Holiday Straight Bourbon Whiskey\, Doc Holiday 10 Year Pistol Set\nBlanton’s Gold Edition\, Blanton’s Original Single Barrel\, Eagle Rare\, Buffalo Trace\nWeller 12 Year Old\, Weller Full Proof\, Weller Antique 107\, Weller CYPB\nOld Elk Slow Cut\, 2nd Amendment Bourbon\, James E Pepper\, 1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey 100 Proof\, Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon\, Whiskey Row Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey (100 Year CB Edition)\, Woodinville Bourbon Whiskey\nCalumet Farms Centennial Celebration Stables\, Little Book 2026 Kentucky Bourbon\nWillett Straight Rye\, Master Keep Wild Turkey Triumph Rye Whiskey\, Whistlepig 12 Year Old World Rye\nMaster Keep Wild Turkey Beacon Bourbon\, Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old 100 Proof\, Whistlepig 6 Year Small Batch Bourbon\n18 Year Old Calumet Farm Kentucky Bourbon Rated 98.5 out of a 100 Centennial Edition 2024\nSix (6) Bottles of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon (6)\nTwo (2) Bottles Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon\, Angel’s Envy Single Barrel 90 Year Medallion NC ABC\, 1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch Bourbon\nElijah Craig Small Batch Half Gallon\, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Half Gallon\, Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Half Gallon\nFour Rose’s Single Barrel Bourbon\, Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection\, Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond\, Larceny Straight Bourbon Whiskey\, Traveler Whiskey\, Fanged Pursuit Orphan Barrel Bourbon 17 Year Old\nElijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old\, Elijah Craig Small Batch\, Elijah CraigBarrel Proof\, Elijah Craig Small Batch\, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel\, Elijah Craig Single Barrel\, Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Edition\nKentucky Owl Confiscated Bourbon Whiskey\, Kentucky Owl Maighstir Edition\, Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition Bourbon Whiskey\nMaker’s Mark Limited Edition Private Selection Tar Landing\, Maker’s Mark Limited Edition Private Selection Sweetwater Creek 2025\, Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whiskey\, Bardstown Double Barreled Discovery Series – Series 13\, Very Old Barton Bourbon Whiskey\nChattanooga Whiskey Straight Bourbon Whiskey\, Michter’s Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon\, Bardstown Autumn Cask NHCABC\, Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey\, Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey\, John J Bowman Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey\nWoodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Bourbon Whiskey\, Woodford Reserve Barrel Finish Select Double Oak\, Woodford Reserve Barrel Finish Select Double Double Oaked\, Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sweet Oak Bourbon\, Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection 119.5 Proof\nHeaven Hill Grain to Glass Chinquapin Limited Edition\, AWSC American Woman Straight Bourbon Whiskey\, Jimmy Red Sweet Mask Straight Bourbon Whiskey\, Old Raleigh Barrel Select Whiskey Society\, Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon Whiskey\nElmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\, Blanton’s Single Barrel Original\, Eagle Rare Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey\, STAGG Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\, Willet Pot Bellied Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey\, Willett 1870-1936 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
URL:https://theislandmen.com/event/bourbon/
LOCATION:Silver Dollar\, 3 Cape Fear Blvd\, Carolina Beach\, North Carolina\, 28428
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SUMMARY:2026 Island Men/Steve Reavis Scholarship Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:9AM shotgun start\, registration begins @ 7:45AM \nClick here for event details and to register\nThe Island Men is an all-volunteer  501(c)(3) non-profit group of local men whose broader purpose is to increase camaraderie amongst the men of Pleasure Island and the surrounding area by helping local charities through our fundraising efforts. We are also organized to strengthen our community through participation in community projects to help improve the quality of life for our fellow residents and those who visit our island. The hope is to raise money through the golf tournament\, with the help of our sponsors\, local businesses and your participation to enable even more individuals to reach their goal of obtaining higher education. \nSee The Island Men/Steve Reavis Scholarship Golf Outing for more details. \nInterested in becoming a sponsor? Send us an email!
URL:https://theislandmen.com/event/island-men-scholarship-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Wilmington Municipal Golf Course\, 311 Donald Ross Dr\, Wilmington\, 28409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun morning on the water! Try out a Dragon Boat or train to become a steersman. \nThis event is open to Island Men\, family\, and friends.  This year marks our 13th annual regatta—our longest-running and most important fundraiser (September 19th). Volunteers are essential! \nTo sign up or ask questions\, please text Bob Lewis at (910) 599‑2879. \nWe especially encourage new members to participate!
URL:https://theislandmen.com/event/dragon-boat-fun-day/
LOCATION:Carolina Beach Yacht Basin\, 100 Carl Winner Dr\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
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SUMMARY:Father's Day 5K Run
DESCRIPTION:The Island Men Cook Team will be serving up something special for runners and attendees. Stop by and say hello if you’re in the area! \nFor more information about the event and to purchase tickets\, visit the Good Hops 5K-ish Beer Run website.
URL:https://theislandmen.com/event/fathers-day-5k-run/
LOCATION:Good Hops\, 811 Harper Ave\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Island Men Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Island Men and guest are invited to this catered dinner. \nThe Island Men Scholarship Fund will also present this year’s scholarship recipients. \nVolunteers are needed for setup and teardown.\nTo help\, please text Steve Graybush at (732) 616‑1474.
URL:https://theislandmen.com/event/annual-island-men-picnic/
LOCATION:Forest by the Sea
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta
DESCRIPTION:The Island Men host the 13th annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta.  \nThe Island Men proudly present the 13th annual Dragon Boat Regatta on September 19th. This exciting event serves as a fundraiser benefiting the local non-profit Ocean Cure. Teams of paddlers and drummers will compete on a 300-meter course in the Carolina Beach Yacht Basin\, racing authentic Dragon Boats. \n \nThe marina will be transformed into a lively festival atmosphere featuring vendors\, live music\, delicious food\, and family-friendly activities. Come out and join the community for a day of fun and excitement while supporting a great cause!   To sponsor a team or become involved with the Dragon Boat Regatta contact The Island Men. \n\nREGISTER YOUR TEAM HERE\n\nAll donations benefit various local charities including Ocean Cure as well as children’s civic\, education and athletic activities supported by The Island Men. \nCome join the festivities as a team or free spectator! Spectator sites will be announced prior for this family fun event\, so we encourage participants to bring along your children and friends. Check this page or follow us on Facebook to get up to date information on the event.
URL:https://theislandmen.com/event/carolina-beach-dragon-boat-regatta/
LOCATION:Carolina Beach Yacht Basin\, 100 Carl Winner Dr\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
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SUMMARY:2026 Island Men Backyard BBQ Cookoff
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a full day of food\, music\, and community at the beach! The Island Men proudly present the Backyard BBQ Cookoff\, taking place at Fort Fisher Recreational Area. \nThis exciting family-friendly event brings together more than 20 of the area’s best local BBQ smokers as they compete for the first-place trophy and ultimate bragging rights as top BBQ in the area. Come hungry\, sample some incredible barbecue\, enjoy live bands\, shop local art and product vendors\, and let the kids have fun in the children’s entertainment area. \nFree parking will be available\, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Bring the family\, invite your friends\, and join The Island Men for a fun-filled day celebrating great BBQ\, local talent\, and community at the beach.
URL:https://theislandmen.com/event/island-men-backyard-bbq-cookoff/
LOCATION:Ft Fisher Airforce Recreation Area\, 118 Riverfront Rd\, Kure Beach\, NC\, 28449\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T183000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Golf Cart Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:The Island Men Present\nFREE ENTRY!! (DONATIONS GLADLY ACCEPTED AT EVENT – CASH OR CARD) \nThe 7th annual Carolina Beach Halloween Golf Cart Extravaganza benefiting The Island Men charities. \nExtravaganza Day\nWHEN: October 24th\, 4PM\nWHERE: Line-up in Publix parking lot! Check back soon for route information or follow us on Facebook! \nThank you for your support of The Island Men! \nNOTICE: Golf Cart Waiver\nBy bringing\, operating\, or riding in a golf cart at this event\, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of the event’s Golf Cart Waiver.\n→ Click here to view the waiver (opens in a new tab)
URL:https://theislandmen.com/event/halloween-golf-cart-rally/
LOCATION:Publix\, 1018 N Lake Park Blvd\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
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