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MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. - When the sound of children enjoying festival rides and the smell of freshly-cooked seafood fill the air along Morehead City’s waterfront, it usually means it’s time for the Seafood Festival.
The 27th annual North Carolina Seafood Festival begins Friday along North Carolina’s homeport for commercial fishing vessels in Morehead City.
The festival will run from noon to 11p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. through 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The festival allows more than 150,000 people in the neighboring communities to enjoy a variety of fish and shellfish, according to its official website.
Pamela Janoskey, a volunteer for the festival, said she’s been attending the Seafood Festival for eight years and has enjoyed every year.
The Seafood Festival raises awareness about the many types of seafood and its importance of commercial fishing to the state’s economy.
The festival also establishes a scholarship program for those pursuing education related to the seafood industry.
“Our scholarship funds are raised through our Bites and Blues event, and one of the stipulations applies to students of commercial fishing families,” said Stephanie McIntyre, the event’s executive director.
The festival offers the community a chance to talk over issues with policy makers, fishermen, and some of North Carolina’s seafood industry educators and specialists.
First-time attendees can try some North Carolina favorites like “down east” clam chowder, shrimp burgers, and charcoal mullet.
“Every year the event has a positive turnout,” said McIntyre.
Saturday and Sunday, nearly 100 vendors come out hoping to prove they have the best seafood the state has to offer.
During the event, entertainment acts ranging from recording artists to clowns will entertain the masses.
Three stages will feature artists and groups like The Rich Strickland Band, Bryan Mayer and Rachel Farley.
For more information, visit fun@ncseafoodfestival.org.
| Date Taken: | 10.03.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 10.03.2013 16:18 |
| Story ID: | 114704 |
| Location: | MOREHEAD CITY, NC, US |
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