Another refreshing way to spend an afternoon sampling the best of the best is the Cape Fear Beer Festival on Saturday, March 2 in Wilmington at the Wilmington Convention Center. Over 100 beers, including wine and cider, with unlimited tasting. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 day of the event. Festival runs from 1pm to 5pm. Food vendors will be onsite. Adults only, 21 and over.