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Fisherman Flock To Topsail
There are plenty of places on Topsail Island to fish, and visitors come from far and near to take advantage of all the opportunities to catch the big one, from surf casting to using the piers to going out on the charter boats that call Topsail home. There is a major fishing pier in each of the island’s towns; SeaView Pier is in North Topsail Beach, the Jolly Roger Pier is in Topsail Beach and the Surf City Pier is located where you’d expect to find it. Numerous fishing tournaments take place throughout the year on Topsail Island, reflecting the popularity of this sport.
Celebrating Shrimp, Spot
Visitors also flock to two major festivals celebrating fish and seafood held in the area each year. The Shrimp Festival is held annually the second weekend of August in Sneads Ferry, across the bridge from North Topsail Beach. The Spot Festival, celebrating a fish prized locally, takes place the second weekend of September in Hampstead, 15 minutes from the swing bridge at Surf City. Both festivals feature all types of food (be sure to try the funnel cakes) in addition to the featured seafood, rides, games, live music and vendors selling interesting merchandise.
Topsail Island has a dedicated group of surfers who come out any time the surf’s up. Kite flying is popular too because the relatively uncrowded beaches offer plenty of room to spread out and move along. With lots of space for late afternoon games of beach volleyball and bocce, Topsail Island visitors are happy to take advantage of the wide expanses there.