July 4th Fireworks about 9:30pm
Food Trucks
🎉🍔🍦 Indulge in a feast at the White Lake Water Festival on Saturday, May 16th with our incredible food truck lineup! 🌊🎶 Check out what's on the menu:
🍖 BBQ Heaven: Sink your teeth into mouthwatering brisket, hot dogs, corn dogs, and fried bologna burgers. Plus, don't miss out on our chopped BBQ, half baby back ribs, and BBQ nachos!
🍰 Sweet Delights: Treat yourself to cheesecake, mini donuts, cookie bombs, ice cream milkshakes, and more. Don't forget to try our freeze-dried candies and candy-coated fruits for a burst of flavor!
🍟 Fun Fair Favorites: Enjoy fish sandwiches, chili cheese fries, hush puppies, fried Oreos, lemonade funnel cake, and deep-fried sweets like honey buns.
🍹 Thirst Quenchers: Wash it all down with orangeade, sweet tea, soda, or refreshing water. And for those looking for a caffeine boost, we've got specialty energy drinks too!
🍜 International Flavors: Experience a culinary adventure with Filipino cuisine featuring fried rice with pork belly, chicken teriyaki with rice, empanadas, dumplings, BBQ pork skewers, and more!
🍔 Classic Comforts: Craving burgers, chicken tenders, sausage dogs, or nachos? We've got you covered! Plus, cool off with shaved ice and your favorite drinks.
Don't miss out on this epic foodie extravaganza at the White Lake Water Festival! All food trucks will be located across the street from Goldston’s Beach. See you there! 🎡🌭 #WhiteLakeWaterFest2025 #FoodTruckMania
🎉 Exciting News for Water Festival Weekend! 🎉
Get ready to indulge in a world of Freeze Dried Candy, handcrafted Wood Crafts, and more at our vendor extravaganza! Here's a sneak peek at what's in store for you:
🍬 Freeze Dried Candy
🪵 Wood Crafts - American Flags, Wind Spinners, Ring Hook Games, Stove Covers, Buffet Boards, Toss Games, Keychains, and more!
💅 Color Street Nail
🌟 Dreamcatchers, Jewelry, Diamond Art
📚 Information/Pet Education Brochures
🎨 Sublimation Products
🛍️ Handmade Crafts
And that's just the beginning! Explore Boutique Women's Clothing, unique Handmade Jewelry, adorable Dog Bandannas, and even wooden Toys and Dollhouses for the little ones.
Plus, don't miss out on:
🐾 Pet and Farm Animal Treats
🎈 Sand Art, Inflatable Toys, Bubble Guns
👕 T-shirts, Handcrafted Wood Items, Diamond Art
🎨 Art Work
🌈 Fairy Hair
👑 Princess Hair Accessories & Tutus
💍 Permanent Jewelry
With a plethora of vendors offering everything from clothing to home decor, jewelry to personalized items, there's something for everyone! Mark your calendars and join us for a weekend of shopping, fun, and festivities. See you there! 🛍️✨ #WaterFestivalWeekend #VendorMania
Vendors
2026 White Lake Water Festival Applications
May 15, 16, & 17, 2026
Our vendors, food vendors, and parade applications are currently open! The Cornhole Tournament takes you to a survey to monitor interest in this new event. The Family Sand Castle Building Contest asks that you register ahead of time. More on the Scavenger Hunt soon.
Food Vendors
We would like to offer a large variety of foods, snacks and beverages. We do however have a non-competitive selection process. Food vendors must submit a list of items indicating their specialties with prices. Food vendors must provide proof of insurance and obtain a Temporary Food Establishment permit form the Bladen County Environmental Health Division. First step is to contact Bladen County at (910) 862-6852. Download the Bladen County Health - TFE Permit.
You are invited to participate in the 48th White Lake Water Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Goldston’s Beach in White Lake, North Carolina. Vendors will be set up for the one-day event in designated areas on the festival site. We accept a variety of applications including authentic crafts, nonprofit organizations, business display booths, and vendors selling factory made items. Vendors hours 10am-4pm
Parade Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Parade Location: White Lake Drive
Parade Time: 10:00 AM
Parade Line Up: Begins 9:00 AM
For mapping directions, please use
1823 White Lake Drive, White Lake, NC 28337
Arrive at the Camp Clearwater staging area no later than 9:00 AM.
A new addition to the Water Festival lineup this year is a Cornhole Tournament. It will be held on the Camp Clearwater arcade dance floor. Entry fee is $40 per team. Sign-up will be from 11:00 - noon.
Bags fly at 12:30!
100% payout!
Bring your partner!
Family Sand Castle Building Contest
This event is new this year... and is intended to be some good wholesome family fun! Bring your shovels, buckets, and bright ideas to Camp Clearwater Saturday, May 16, from 12:30 - 1:30. Prizes will be awarded.
Register HERE
Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for waves of fun as you embark on a scavenger hunt throughout the Water Festival. Dive into the heart of our community as you search for hidden water skis scattered about on White Lake Drive. Everyone who completes the hunt will be entered for a chance to win a prize pack full of White Lake goodies. Do you have what it takes to find them all? Get a copy of the clues at Resort Collections beginning Friday at 5PM. Turn them in by Sunday at 1:00 at the arcade at Goldston's Beach. Drawing for the winner is a 2:00 PM Sunday at Goldston's Beach