All-American Shrimp Fry

Saturday, July 5, 2025
4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center 1785 Island Road Harkers Island, NC, 28531 (map)

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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

In honor of the Black Mountain Fire Department and all the communities affected by Helene, our "Community Heroes" event will celebrate mountain music with these local bluegrass bands. Music begins at 4pm (no purchase necessary).

Mac McElroy & South Point Band
Mac McRoy and The South Point Band play traditional Bluegrass and gospel. Mac has been playing in and around Bluegrass music for over 30 years and is known for his song writing and high lonesome sound.
McRoy spent his career singing bluegrass and country music on radio and TV. He and his band now perform at festivals, church specials, and on stage. He enjoys spreading the Gospel and keeping the music genre traditional.
The South Point band is Mac’s wife Mary McRoy on vocals. Steven Clark on upright bass and baritone vocals. Mitch Mitchell plays banjo, and is known for his Scruggs style picking.

Asher Brinson Band
This 16-year-old, left-handed picker, singer and songwriter from Newport, North Carolina has been around music his entire life. His grandaddy was in a band and his dad sings and plays guitar, too. Family functions always meant music and it usually meant someone was pushing a guitar into Asher’s hands. He never seemed too interested until he went to his first Doc at 100 show at a Billy Strings Concert in 2023. Once Asher heard Billy Strings play, he was all in on bluegrass. Read More…

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 Carteret 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