The 30th Annual Blessing of the Inlet Returns This Weekend

Enjoy a day of community, food, and celebration, rain or shine! For more details and vendor information, visit belinumc.org/blessing.

Becky Hale and Charlie Gudeman with Belin United Methodist Church were in the studio to talk about the 30th Annual Blessing of the Inlet.

This cherished community festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church. With free admission and parking, everyone is invited to enjoy a day of community, food, and celebration, rain or shine!

The Blessing of the Inlet ceremony, will begin at 10 AM in front of the cross overlooking the inlet.

Visitors can also enjoy arts and crafts vendors, food from local restaurants and food trucks, and experience a fun-filled Children’s Play Area. Best of all, the Children’s Play Area will be free this year, giving kids the chance to ride the double waterslide, play in the moon bounce house, try the balloon blaster, get face painting, enjoy cotton candy, and participate in many other exciting kid-friendly activities.

For more details and vendor information, visit belinumc.org/blessing.