November and December have become Core Sound's Season to bring together the best of our communities in the spirit of Christmas and the love for waterfowling, Down East's "biggest weekend" is now a homecoming that draws thousands of friends and family to "the end of the road" to buy, sell, swap - and EXPERIENCE Core Sound's living heritage that has sustained these communities for generations.
• Weekend Highlights •
Core Sound Old-Time Stews & Chowders
Join us to kick-off Waterfowl Weekend on Friday Evening, December 5th.
Each ticket includes four cups of your choice. Starting at 5:30pm, food will be served amidst the Christmas lights on the Museum grounds Friday night.
Cooks from Down East and neighboring communities will bring several different recipes of stewed shrimp, clam chowder, seafood chowder, cornbread and more!
In partnership with House Auction Company
Preview at 2:00pm
Registration begins at 2:30pm
LIVE Auction begins at 3:00pm
Proceeds from all items are 100% donation to CSWM&HC
Waterfowl collectibles and artwork, decoys old and new, and several surprises!
Plus…
• ONLINE AUCTION •
Goes live online Monday, November 24
Live viewing begins Friday, December 5 at 2pm
Bidding closes on Saturday, December 6 at 7pm
Pick up begins Sunday, December 7 at 11am
www.HouseAuctionCompany.com
• SUNDAY CHURCH •
Sunday, December 7
The best day of the year
Inside the tent at the museum
Worship, speakers, and fellowship
Followed by the best breakfast of the year!
• RAFFLES •
Core Sound Annual Quilt
Christmas Cash Giveaway
Winners announced Sunday, December 7
Click here to get your raffle tickets now!
• GALLERY OF TREES •
Open through the new year
The museum is full of beautiful trees decorated to tell a special story.
Click here to learn more
• GIFT SHOPPING •
Museum gift store open all weekend long!
Anchors, crab pot trees, exclusive apparel and more.
Click here to shop online
• CAROLINA DECOY COLLECTORS •
Collectors and decoy historians gather to share and celebrate the history, craftsmanship and cultural importance of vintage decoys from prominent collections locally and region-wide.
Click here to learn more about CDCA
• HARKERS ISLAND LIGHTS •
throughout the Island
Enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights at night as you drive around Harkers Island
• LOCAL VENDORS •
Vendor booths set up throughout the parking lot
Shop gifts and more by various craftsmen, artisans, and hand crafters.
