A community gathering to honor our active military, veterans, first responders – fire and rescue, teachers and school staff, healthcare workers, linemen, and law enforcement. Music, activities, and a wonderful summer evening “at the end of the road” on Harkers Island
Take-Out or Enjoy a Picnic
Core Sound local shrimp + all the trimmings, dessert & drink
"Under the Oak"
at CORE SOUND WATERFOWL MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTER
Music, speakers, special tributes & more!
Children’s Activities ◆ Crystal Coast Antique Auto Club ◆ Bake Sale ◆ Silent Auction
FREE concert by USMC Stage Band at 5pm (no purchase necessary)
THIS YEAR -- a special recognition for 2025: From East to West
This year we are hoping (with your help) to honor the CRYSTAL COAST WATER RESCUE TEAM that courageously traveled to Black Mountain during the Helene response last fall. Part of this recognition is to welcome members of the Black Mountain Fire Department who called on Cart County for help.
TICKETS
Complimentary plates available for Active Military, Veterans, First Responders, Health Care Workers, School Personnel & Electric Power Company Linemen/women.
All others $20/plate
Sponsors to provide fresh and free Core Sound shrimp plates to the honorees are appreciated!
Reserve, purchase or sponsor online (below) until noon on Friday, July 5th or anytime before event:
• At 806 Arendell Street, Morehead City
• At CSWM&HC, Harkers Island
• By phone at 252.728.1500
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Preordered plates will be available between 4-5:30pm
After that time, we will offer plates based on availability.
We strongly encourage you to reserve (front line workers) or purchase (all others) your ticket BEFORE the event.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
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THANK YOU SPONSORS! 〰️
⚓ Shrimp Fry Event Lead Sponsor ⚓
Bob & Katherine Arthur
⚓ Event Sponsors ⚓
Styron & Styron Insurance
Ike Southerland & Gwynne Chadwick
Atlantic Breeze
Dee & Sarah Warner
Shannon & Cecilia Adams
Bubba & Barbara Rawl
Wild Will's Revenge
Hamann Clammin'
Safrit's Building Supply
Jeff & Linda Turner
Carteret Health Care
Munden Funeral Home
⚓ Black Mountain Welcome Committee ⚓
Hampton Inn of Morehead City
Tracy Mancini & Cotton Norris
Jimmy & Karen Amspacher
Debbie Lewis
Florence Chaffin
Elaine S. Justice
Mary Lou Braswell
⚓ Plate Sponsors ⚓
Charlotte Mirabella
Jimmy & Vermadel Nienstedt
Deb Brushwood
Williams Hardware
Jim & Phoebe Briley
Brenda Reash
Curt & Nancy Nelson
Garrison Swigart
Darryl and Debbie Chadwick
Brenda Reash
Kenley Russell
Michele Roberts
Star Team Real Estate
Charles Brooks
