WB's East Coast Shag Classic begins tonight | Community Spirit

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – Wrightsville Beach will host the East Coast Shag Classic on President’s Day weekend.

Top beach music bands will perform beginning on Thursday, Feb. 16 with Jim Quick and the Coastline Band. On Friday evening, the entertainment will continue with The Band of Oz. Saturday’s performances will include The Mark Roberts Band and The Fantastic Shakers, according to a news release.

Funds from the event will be given to Women of Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women and their families battling cancer.

"Our oceanfront town is excited to be the location for the inaugural East Coast Shag Classic,” stated Wrightsville Beach Mayor David Cignotti in a news release. “Beach music fans will have the opportunity to dance to the best bands in the Carolinas while supporting Women of Hope, a wonderful organization that supports female cancer patients and their families. It is my hope that this event will become an annual Wrightsville Beach tradition!"

The Blockade Runner Beach Resort will serve as host hotel.

For more information, go to EastCoastShagClassic.com.

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