Croaker Festival 2026 - Schedule of Events
COMING SOON!
Our full schedule will be packed full of exciting and entertaining events including a selection of activites and more that will be sure to keep you and your family celebrating all weekend!
Until then, Check out our schedule from last year to see what may be in store for you and your family…
2025 – Schedule of Events:
Friday July 4th 2025
- 7:00 am: South Ave. becomes one way
- 8:00 am: Vendor set up starts
- 9:00 am: Vendors open their booths as soon as they are set up
- 12:00 noon: South Street Closes at the Festival grounds
- 2:00 pm: Croaker Festival Information Booth opens
- 3:00 – 4:30 pm: Baking Contest drop-off behind Croaker Booth
- 4:00 pm: 45th Annual Croaker Festival Opening Ceremonies – Lou Mac Park
- 4:00 pm: The Pamlico Chorale & The Pamlico Community Band
- 4:45 pm: Judging for the Baking Contest begins
- 5:30 pm: Mini & Miss Minnow Pageants followed by Croaker Queen Pageant
- 7:00 pm: Baking Contest winners announced
- 7:30 pm: Street Dance: Bridge Atlantic
Saturday July 5th 2025
- 8:15 am: South Street Closes at the Festival grounds
- 8:30 am: Vendor Booths open
- 8:30 am: Check-in for Bow to Stern Croakerfest Regatta
- 9:00 am: Captains Meeting for Bow to Stern Croakerfest Regatta
- 9:00 am: Parade Line-up at Ragan Road
- 10:00 am: The Parade! Theme – “Croakers Come Alive In 2025”
- 11:00 am: First Gun for Bow to Stern Croakerfest Regatta
- 11:00 am: 2DMAW Marine Corps Band Invited to Perform
- 11:00 am: Kid’s Park Opens on Mildred Street
- 12:00 noon: Parade Winners announced – Main Stage
- 12:00 pm: Music by Mike Bramble – Main Stage
- 1:30 pm: Music by Post 12 Band – Main Stage
- 2:00 pm: Coloring Contest Pages Due at Croaker Booth
- 3:00 pm: Kid’s Park Closes 3:00 pm: Announcement of Coloring Contest Winners
- 3:00 pm: Music by Mad Fiddler – Main Stage
- 5:00 pm: Bridge closes for Fireworks
- 5:00 pm: Music by Rubich’s Cube – Main Stage
- 6:00 pm: Vendor Booths Close
- 7:00–9:00 pm: Street Dance – Featured Artist: Signature Blend
- 9:15 pm (Approx.): Fireworks over the Harbor!!
- 10:00 pm: Streets Open
Sunday July 6th 2025
- 8:00 am: Deadline for removal of all Vendor Booths and trash
- 9:30 am: Community Church Service at Lou-Mac Park
