Events

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. Update - June 7th The drawing is complete. Congrats to the 2026 Island Men Bourbon Raffle Winners. Thank you for …

9AM shotgun start, registration begins @ 7:45AM Click here for event details and to register The 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 …

Join us for a fun morning on the water! Try out a Dragon Boat or train to become a steersman. This 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! To sign up or ask questions, please text Bob Lewis at (910) 599‑2879. …

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! For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, visit the Good Hops 5K-ish Beer Run website.

Island Men and guest are invited to this catered dinner. The Island Men Scholarship Fund will also present this year’s scholarship recipients. Volunteers are needed for setup and teardown. To help, please text Steve Graybush at (732) 616‑1474.

The Island Men host the 13th annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta. The 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. …

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. This 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 …

The Island Men Present FREE ENTRY!! (DONATIONS GLADLY ACCEPTED AT EVENT - CASH OR CARD) The 7th annual Carolina Beach Halloween Golf Cart Extravaganza benefiting The Island Men charities. Extravaganza Day WHEN: October 24th, 4PM WHERE: Line-up in Publix parking lot! Check back soon for route information or follow us on Facebook! Thank you for your support of The Island …