NC Alligator Festival

04/27/2026

04/27/2026

04/27/2026

Food trucks, axe throwing, and dozens of vendors helped make this year’s Gator Fest the biggest yet. The fourth annual event at Lake Waccamaw drew visitors from across the county

04/27/2026

🐊 Organizers say this year’s Gator Fest will feature a record number of vendors, expanded activities and a full day of entertainment when it returns Saturday to Elizabeth Brinkley Park at Lake Waccamaw.

Read more>> https://www.nrcolumbus.com/news/gator-fest-set-saturday-at-lake-waccamaw-with-expanded-lineup/article_0534101e-1aae-4a9a-b9b8-664eb3cecf29.html

04/27/2026

🐊 Gator Fest returned Saturday with expanded activities and crowd favorites, including the Flamingo Foam Party. See photos>>https://www.nrcolumbus.com/news/gator-fest-makes-a-splash-in-fourth-year/article_86634cb3-f05d-4192-ab5f-5238f6a5180c.html

📷 News Reporter staff photos by Justin Smith

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

☀️🎶 The Sun is Out & the Music is Flowing! 🎶☀️

It’s a perfect day at the NC Alligator Festival! The sun is shining, the crowd is growing, and the live music is keeping the good vibes going strong.

Come out, grab a seat (or hit the dance area!), and enjoy the sounds of great local talent while soaking in this beautiful day in Lake Waccamaw.
Good music, good people, and a great time—you don’t want to miss it!

04/25/2026

We will have firearm cable locks on hand if you would like to stop by and see us at Gator Fest and pick one up.

04/25/2026

Come see us at Gator Fest.