We have a fantastic line up of events this year! Wow – Check out all the activities, wonderful music and more!
Friday June 30th
- 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: 43rd 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
- 6:00 pm: Minnow Pageant followed by Croaker Queen Pageant
- 7:00 pm: Baking Contest winners announced
- 7:00 pm: Street Dance: Southern Hellcats
Saturday July 1st
- 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 Are Free In 2023”
- 11:00 am: First Gun for Bow to Stern Croakerfest Regatta
- 11:00 am: Music by 2DMAW Marine Corps Band
- 11:45 am: Kid’s Park Opens on Mildred Street
- 12:00 noon: Parade Winners announced – Main Stage
- 12:00 pm: Music by Big Jim Kohler – Main Stage
- 2:00 pm: Coloring Contest Pages Due at Croaker Booth
- 2:00 pm: Music by Gary Dudley & the Maxxtones – Main Stage
- 4:00 pm: Announcement of Coloring Contest Winners
- 4:00 pm: Music by TerryLynn Melody – Main Stage
- 5:00 pm: Bridge closes for Fireworks
- 6:00 pm: Vendor Booths Close – Kid’s Park Close
- 6:00 – 9:00 pm: Street Dance – Featured Artist: Todd Barnes & The Wild Hares
- 9:15 pm (Approx.): Fireworks over the Harbor!!
- 10:00 pm: Streets Open
Sunday July 2nd
- 8:00 am: Deadline for removal of all Vendor Booths and trash
- 9:30 am: Community Church Service at Lou-Mac Park