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).
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 Thursday, July 2nd 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.
complimentary for honored guests only
Purchase your plate(s) for our 2025 All American Shrimp Fry. Each ticket includes shrimp with all the trimmings, dessert and tea/lemonade. You must provide your order number (from email confirmation) when picking up your plate.
If you would like to sponsor a plate(s) for our Military, Veterans and Front Line Workers, please purchase this listing. Thank you for your support!
We could not do this without our Sponsors, thank you for your support!
THANK YOU 2026 SPONSORS!
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THANK YOU 2026 SPONSORS! 〰️
Want to be a 2026 sponsor?
Just click the “Become an Event Sponsor” or “Sponsor a Plate” buttons above!
⚓ Shrimp Fry Event Lead Sponsor ⚓
Bob & Katherine Arthur
⚓ Event Sponsors ⚓
Duke Energy
Truist Foundation
Safrit's Building Supply
Commercial A/C Services of Kinston
Hamann Clammin'
Carteret Public School Foundation
Bring Back the Lights to Harkers Island
Safe Harbor - Jarrett Bay
Emerald Isle Realty
Munden's Funeral Home
First Citizens
Ike Southerland & Gwynne Chadwick
Sarah & Dee Warner
Shannon & Cecilia Adams
Piggly Wiggly of Kinston &
King's BBQ
Fat Fella's
⚓ Plate Sponsors ⚓
