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Frye Paint & Wine @ Nautical Wheelers - May 31
Published Friday May 22, 2026
…afternoon, 3-5p. Charlie teaches the fine art of Croaker painting – just in time for the Croaker …
Published Friday May 22, 2026
…afternoon, 3-5p. Charlie teaches the fine art of Croaker painting – just in time for the Croaker …
Croaker Festival 2026 - July 3 & 4
Published Monday April 13, 2026
…Croakerfest 2026 is happening Friday & Saturday, July … by closing down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: … • Baking Contest • Miss Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade … Corps Band • Coloring Contest for the kids • Croaker Regatta • Fireworks from the Oriental Bridge … (Saturday about 9p) Check out previous events: • Croaker Festival 2025 • CroakerFest is Back – …
Published Monday April 13, 2026
…Croakerfest 2026 is happening Friday & Saturday, July … by closing down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: … • Baking Contest • Miss Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade … Corps Band • Coloring Contest for the kids • Croaker Regatta • Fireworks from the Oriental Bridge … (Saturday about 9p) Check out previous events: • Croaker Festival 2025 • CroakerFest is Back – …
January Town Board Meeting & Workshop
Published Tuesday February 10, 2026
…County is discussing combining this year’s Croaker Festival with the celebration of the 250th … of signing the Declaration of Independence. The Croaker Festival group meets in the back room at …
Published Tuesday February 10, 2026
…County is discussing combining this year’s Croaker Festival with the celebration of the 250th … of signing the Declaration of Independence. The Croaker Festival group meets in the back room at …
Meet the 2025 Oriental Town Board Candidates
Published Wednesday October 15, 2025
…twenty-seven years later. I volunteered at the Croaker Festival mechanizing the “Garbology” equipment … years my wife, Candy Bohmert served as the head Croaker… I possess excellent trouble-shooting skills, …
Published Wednesday October 15, 2025
…twenty-seven years later. I volunteered at the Croaker Festival mechanizing the “Garbology” equipment … years my wife, Candy Bohmert served as the head Croaker… I possess excellent trouble-shooting skills, …
Letters: Thank You from the Board of the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, 2025
Published Monday October 6, 2025
…festival through their media partnerships, and to Croakerfest for lending us their bins that we used for …
Published Monday October 6, 2025
…festival through their media partnerships, and to Croakerfest for lending us their bins that we used for …
Letters: Multiple Views On The Upcoming Town Elections
Published Wednesday September 10, 2025
…when a 10-year-old takes their first trick. • Croaker Festival (dual role): 1. Children’s Park …
Published Wednesday September 10, 2025
…when a 10-year-old takes their first trick. • Croaker Festival (dual role): 1. Children’s Park …
Croaker Festival 2025
Published Wednesday July 9, 2025
…pause for Saturday night’s fireworks. The Croaker Festival has been going strong for 45 years … celebrating the 4th of July. Crowning of the 2025 Croaker Queen. Mini Miss Minnow Contest Winners Mini Miss … the Pamlico County Band at opening ceremonies. Croaker Queen Contest Winners Miss Photogenic: Julia Bain … Up: Ripley Atkins 1st Runner Up: Emma Peters Miss Croaker: Emerson Gaskins Bridge Atlantic, a New Bern … or riding a mechanical bull by the river. Croaker Queen Miss Emerson Gaskins. The Marine Corps Band …
Published Wednesday July 9, 2025
…pause for Saturday night’s fireworks. The Croaker Festival has been going strong for 45 years … celebrating the 4th of July. Crowning of the 2025 Croaker Queen. Mini Miss Minnow Contest Winners Mini Miss … the Pamlico County Band at opening ceremonies. Croaker Queen Contest Winners Miss Photogenic: Julia Bain … Up: Ripley Atkins 1st Runner Up: Emma Peters Miss Croaker: Emerson Gaskins Bridge Atlantic, a New Bern … or riding a mechanical bull by the river. Croaker Queen Miss Emerson Gaskins. The Marine Corps Band …
Croakerfest weekend @ Nautical Wheelers
Published Thursday July 3, 2025
…Nautical Wheelers has extra goings-on for the Croakerfest weekend. Friday noon til –3p local artist …
Published Thursday July 3, 2025
…Nautical Wheelers has extra goings-on for the Croakerfest weekend. Friday noon til –3p local artist …
A Long, Hot Hit Parade
Published Monday July 8, 2024
…the crowd from coming out for this year’s Croaker Festival. Many said it was the largest … shows off important parade fashion – the Croaker Hat. The Festival itself had a new addition: the … • Most Photogenic: Parker Stevenson • Spirit of CroakerFest: Celina Monk • 3rd Runner Up: Brylee Whorton … clockwise from top: Miss Minnow Erin Forbes, Croaker Queen Nazri Williams, Mini Miss Minnow Kyndell … • Most Photogenic: Willow Sinicrope • Spirit of Croakerfest: Kaylee Hollowell • 3rd Runner Up: Reagan …
Published Monday July 8, 2024
…the crowd from coming out for this year’s Croaker Festival. Many said it was the largest … shows off important parade fashion – the Croaker Hat. The Festival itself had a new addition: the … • Most Photogenic: Parker Stevenson • Spirit of CroakerFest: Celina Monk • 3rd Runner Up: Brylee Whorton … clockwise from top: Miss Minnow Erin Forbes, Croaker Queen Nazri Williams, Mini Miss Minnow Kyndell … • Most Photogenic: Willow Sinicrope • Spirit of Croakerfest: Kaylee Hollowell • 3rd Runner Up: Reagan …
Croaker Festival Baking Contest - July 5
Published Wednesday July 3, 2024
…Submit your baked goods to the Croaker Festival Baking Contest on July 5 between … 3-4:30p. Judging table is behind the Croaker Festival booth, at the corner of Freemason St … on Main Stage around 7p – after the Croaker Queen Contest …
Published Wednesday July 3, 2024
…Submit your baked goods to the Croaker Festival Baking Contest on July 5 between … 3-4:30p. Judging table is behind the Croaker Festival booth, at the corner of Freemason St … on Main Stage around 7p – after the Croaker Queen Contest …
New Year's Eve Dragon Run and Croaker Drop 2026 - 2027
Published Wednesday March 13, 2024
…a few minutes more: at midnight, the Oriental Croaker will drop at Town Dock to welcome in the new … Eve 2019 into 2020 • Two Dragons and a Croaker – New Year’s Eve 2018 into 2019 …
Published Wednesday March 13, 2024
…a few minutes more: at midnight, the Oriental Croaker will drop at Town Dock to welcome in the new … Eve 2019 into 2020 • Two Dragons and a Croaker – New Year’s Eve 2018 into 2019 …
Resignation, with Regrets
Published Monday February 26, 2024
…too.” Drew was the Grand Marshall in the 2019 Croakerfest Parade – the one right after Hurricane …
Published Monday February 26, 2024
…too.” Drew was the Grand Marshall in the 2019 Croakerfest Parade – the one right after Hurricane …
Alan Herlands, 1949 - 2023
Published Monday January 29, 2024
…17 years. Al Herlands plays a kazoo at the 2013 Croaker Festival parade. While his education and career … Buckle and her family would come to enjoy the Croakerfest Parade, crab catching and fishing, …
Published Monday January 29, 2024
…17 years. Al Herlands plays a kazoo at the 2013 Croaker Festival parade. While his education and career … Buckle and her family would come to enjoy the Croakerfest Parade, crab catching and fishing, …
Dragons Ring in 2024
Published Tuesday January 2, 2024
…out considerably. Reaching out for good luck. The Croaker, sparkling with all new lights. (Tommy Myatt … photo) Above it all hung the Croaker, wrapped in strings of colored lights. (The … Croaker is Oriental’s answer to the ball drop … common elsewhere.) Just before midnight, the croaker is slowly lowered, ushering out the last ten … seconds of 2023. Dragons and Croaker are then retired for the night, to rest until the …
Published Tuesday January 2, 2024
…out considerably. Reaching out for good luck. The Croaker, sparkling with all new lights. (Tommy Myatt … photo) Above it all hung the Croaker, wrapped in strings of colored lights. (The … Croaker is Oriental’s answer to the ball drop … common elsewhere.) Just before midnight, the croaker is slowly lowered, ushering out the last ten … seconds of 2023. Dragons and Croaker are then retired for the night, to rest until the …
Dressing up The Dragon - Dec 19
Published Monday December 18, 2023
…at 1p to help the New Year’s Eve Dragon and Croaker get ready ahead of their big night out. You can … with you. They might end upon the Dragon or the Croaker. No need to call ahead, just show up at Bow to …
Published Monday December 18, 2023
…at 1p to help the New Year’s Eve Dragon and Croaker get ready ahead of their big night out. You can … with you. They might end upon the Dragon or the Croaker. No need to call ahead, just show up at Bow to …
Meet the 2023 Oriental Town Board Candidates
Published Wednesday November 1, 2023
…Front Porch Music Festival, Spirit of Christmas, Croakerfest and the list goes on. Oriental is a special … Hunt which started in 2022 and takes place during Croakerfest. f. HeartWorks. Volunteering with the … 4th and 5th graders how to play Bridge. g. Croakerfest. Kid’s Park Manager for the past two … and I have been 20+ year supporters of the Croaker Festival funding the Miss Croaker and Miss Minnow … Gregory Bohmert: I have been helping with the Croaker Festival in one capacity or another for many …
Published Wednesday November 1, 2023
…Front Porch Music Festival, Spirit of Christmas, Croakerfest and the list goes on. Oriental is a special … Hunt which started in 2022 and takes place during Croakerfest. f. HeartWorks. Volunteering with the … 4th and 5th graders how to play Bridge. g. Croakerfest. Kid’s Park Manager for the past two … and I have been 20+ year supporters of the Croaker Festival funding the Miss Croaker and Miss Minnow … Gregory Bohmert: I have been helping with the Croaker Festival in one capacity or another for many …
Town Elections Are Nov 7
Published Friday October 20, 2023
…Front Porch Music Festival, Spirit of Christmas, Croakerfest and the list goes on. Oriental is a special …
Published Friday October 20, 2023
…Front Porch Music Festival, Spirit of Christmas, Croakerfest and the list goes on. Oriental is a special …
Claire (Michelle) Noevere, 1959 - 2023
Published Friday August 11, 2023
…the Pamlico Community College float in the 2012 Croaker Festival Parade. On the tiny island of Virgin … President Jim Ross with Michelle during the 2022 Croaker Festival Parade. The family eventually settled in …
Published Friday August 11, 2023
…the Pamlico Community College float in the 2012 Croaker Festival Parade. On the tiny island of Virgin … President Jim Ross with Michelle during the 2022 Croaker Festival Parade. The family eventually settled in …
Croaker Festival 2023
Published Monday July 10, 2023
…Pies, parades, and fireworks. All part of the Croaker Festival celebrating the July 4 holiday. It was a … pirates, and mermaids float through the parade. Croaker Festival Parade Winners • Grand Pooh Bah: St. … Biggest Bubbles: Pamlico Public Library • Largest Croakers: Pickett’s Charge • Fascinating Fascinators: … Willow Sadler • Miss Minnow 2023: Ava Foughty The Croaker Queen crowning, and the court: Catherine Lackey, … Stowe, Brooklyn Altman, and Adyson Foreman. Croaker Queen Winners • Miss Photogenic: Catherine Lackey …
Published Monday July 10, 2023
…Pies, parades, and fireworks. All part of the Croaker Festival celebrating the July 4 holiday. It was a … pirates, and mermaids float through the parade. Croaker Festival Parade Winners • Grand Pooh Bah: St. … Biggest Bubbles: Pamlico Public Library • Largest Croakers: Pickett’s Charge • Fascinating Fascinators: … Willow Sadler • Miss Minnow 2023: Ava Foughty The Croaker Queen crowning, and the court: Catherine Lackey, … Stowe, Brooklyn Altman, and Adyson Foreman. Croaker Queen Winners • Miss Photogenic: Catherine Lackey …
June 2023 Town Board Meeting
Published Friday June 9, 2023
…will be a Blackbeard the Pirate event for the Croaker Festival, as well as a kid’s play place …
Published Friday June 9, 2023
…will be a Blackbeard the Pirate event for the Croaker Festival, as well as a kid’s play place …
Croakerfest Regatta - July 6
Published Monday May 22, 2023
…The Croakerfest Regatta is Saturday, July 6. The race is open …
Published Monday May 22, 2023
…The Croakerfest Regatta is Saturday, July 6. The race is open …
Croakerfest Regatta - July 1 2023
Published Monday May 22, 2023
…The Croakerfest Regatta is July 1. The race is open to FJs, …
Published Monday May 22, 2023
…The Croakerfest Regatta is July 1. The race is open to FJs, …
New Year's Eve Dragon Run and Croaker Drop 2023 - 2024
Published Tuesday May 16, 2023
…a few minutes more: at midnight, the Oriental Croaker will drop at Town Dock to welcome in the new … Eve 2019 into 2020 • Two Dragons and a Croaker – New Year’s Eve 2018 into 2019 …
Published Tuesday May 16, 2023
…a few minutes more: at midnight, the Oriental Croaker will drop at Town Dock to welcome in the new … Eve 2019 into 2020 • Two Dragons and a Croaker – New Year’s Eve 2018 into 2019 …
Blood Drive @ St. Thomas Episcopal - June 5
Published Saturday April 22, 2023
…honor Cheryl Thompson, former coordinator of the Croaker Festival (now retired from those duties). Make an …
Published Saturday April 22, 2023
…honor Cheryl Thompson, former coordinator of the Croaker Festival (now retired from those duties). Make an …
Croaker Festival 2023 - June 30 - July 1
Published Friday March 24, 2023
…Croakerfest 2023 is happening Friday & Saturday, June … by closing down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: … • Baking Contest • Miss Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade … – This year’s Theme is ‘Croakers are Free in 2023’ • Parade Grand Marshall is … Corps Band • Coloring Contest for the kids • Croaker Regatta • Fireworks from the Oriental Bridge …
Published Friday March 24, 2023
…Croakerfest 2023 is happening Friday & Saturday, June … by closing down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: … • Baking Contest • Miss Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade … – This year’s Theme is ‘Croakers are Free in 2023’ • Parade Grand Marshall is … Corps Band • Coloring Contest for the kids • Croaker Regatta • Fireworks from the Oriental Bridge …
February Town Board Meeting
Published Thursday February 9, 2023
…February 11 is the first meeting for the Croaker Festival and volunteers are needed. They meet for …
Published Thursday February 9, 2023
…February 11 is the first meeting for the Croaker Festival and volunteers are needed. They meet for …
Pamlico Community Band Rehearsal - Tuesdays
Published Monday January 16, 2023
…in the spring, opening of the Fourth of July Croaker Festival, and Christmas. All levels and ages of …
Published Monday January 16, 2023
…in the spring, opening of the Fourth of July Croaker Festival, and Christmas. All levels and ages of …
New Year's Eve 2022 into 2023
Published Tuesday January 3, 2023
…lairs, it was close to midnight, and time for the Croaker to drop. In years past, the Croaker was dropped … the Spirit of Christmas star on the way down. The Croaker gets caught on the Spirit of Christmas star … Jim Edwards and Stephanie Carperos check over the Croaker before it goes up on the pole for the midnight …
Published Tuesday January 3, 2023
…lairs, it was close to midnight, and time for the Croaker to drop. In years past, the Croaker was dropped … the Spirit of Christmas star on the way down. The Croaker gets caught on the Spirit of Christmas star … Jim Edwards and Stephanie Carperos check over the Croaker before it goes up on the pole for the midnight …
A Parade, Paddleboards, a Dragon and a Grinch
Published Wednesday December 14, 2022
…Grand Marshall Fay Bond, through the parade. Croakerfest Miss Minnow winner Hartley Boyce. The dragon …
Published Wednesday December 14, 2022
…Grand Marshall Fay Bond, through the parade. Croakerfest Miss Minnow winner Hartley Boyce. The dragon …
CroakerFest is Back - Festival 2022
Published Thursday July 7, 2022
…Spinning trawlers, Croakers and Minnows, and a gluten-free category at the … Bake-Off. They were all part of the 2022 Croaker Festival happening over the Independence Day … on crowd size or public gatherings, the Croaker Festival returned in full. Jim Kellenberger waves … Boyce (right) and 3rd Runner-up Ava Foughty. The Croaker Queen and Miss Minnow contestants. Winners of the … Croaker Queen and Miss Minnow Pageants Croaker Queen • Miss Congeniality & Miss Photogenic: …
Published Thursday July 7, 2022
…Spinning trawlers, Croakers and Minnows, and a gluten-free category at the … Bake-Off. They were all part of the 2022 Croaker Festival happening over the Independence Day … on crowd size or public gatherings, the Croaker Festival returned in full. Jim Kellenberger waves … Boyce (right) and 3rd Runner-up Ava Foughty. The Croaker Queen and Miss Minnow contestants. Winners of the … Croaker Queen and Miss Minnow Pageants Croaker Queen • Miss Congeniality & Miss Photogenic: …
Mass at St. Peter The Fisherman - Jul 3 @ 10:30a
Published Friday July 1, 2022
…Visiting for the Croaker Festival? St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church …
Published Friday July 1, 2022
…Visiting for the Croaker Festival? St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church …
Lupton Park Beautification Event - June 25
Published Friday June 17, 2022
…rake. Come help the Lupton Park shine during the Croaker Festival. Lupton Park is at 702 Third Ave, …
Published Friday June 17, 2022
…rake. Come help the Lupton Park shine during the Croaker Festival. Lupton Park is at 702 Third Ave, …
The Wheeler Lesson
Published Friday June 17, 2022
…Kara Wheeler and Emma Wheeler at the 2010 Croaker Relay. They called their team ‘Sailors not …
Published Friday June 17, 2022
…Kara Wheeler and Emma Wheeler at the 2010 Croaker Relay. They called their team ‘Sailors not …
Baking Contest - Croaker Festival
Published Thursday June 16, 2022
…Submit your baked goods to the Croaker Festival Baking Contest on July 2. Baking … Dairy and / or Sugar Free • Theme Cakes – ‘Croakers Wanna Have Fun’ • Kids Baking – Children …
Published Thursday June 16, 2022
…Submit your baked goods to the Croaker Festival Baking Contest on July 2. Baking … Dairy and / or Sugar Free • Theme Cakes – ‘Croakers Wanna Have Fun’ • Kids Baking – Children …
Croaker Festival Baking Contest - June 30
Published Thursday June 16, 2022
…to prove? Whatever your reason, enter the Croaker Festival Baking Contest, Friday, June 30. Submit … your baked goods to the Croaker Festival judging table on Friday, June 30 between … Winners announced Friday evening, after the Croaker Queen pageant – about 7p. Baking …
Published Thursday June 16, 2022
…to prove? Whatever your reason, enter the Croaker Festival Baking Contest, Friday, June 30. Submit … your baked goods to the Croaker Festival judging table on Friday, June 30 between … Winners announced Friday evening, after the Croaker Queen pageant – about 7p. Baking …
Croaker Festival Regatta - July 2
Published Thursday June 16, 2022
…Between the Croaker Festival Parade and the evening fireworks is the … Croaker Festival Regatta. Sign up to compete in the open …
Published Thursday June 16, 2022
…Between the Croaker Festival Parade and the evening fireworks is the … Croaker Festival Regatta. Sign up to compete in the open …
Croaker Festival 2022 - July 1 & 2
Published Monday March 21, 2022
…Croakerfest 2022 is happening on the weekend of Friday … by closing down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: … • Baking Contest • Miss Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade … – This year’s Theme is ‘Croakers Just Wanna Have Fun’ • The Marine Corps Band • … Coloring Contest for the kids • Croaker Regatta • Fireworks from the Oriental Bridge …
Published Monday March 21, 2022
…Croakerfest 2022 is happening on the weekend of Friday … by closing down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: … • Baking Contest • Miss Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade … – This year’s Theme is ‘Croakers Just Wanna Have Fun’ • The Marine Corps Band • … Coloring Contest for the kids • Croaker Regatta • Fireworks from the Oriental Bridge …
Signs, Street Closures, and Wind Generators
Published Thursday August 5, 2021
…Music Festival is October 8-10. The Flounder/Croaker Festival Candy Bohmert explained to Commissioners …
Published Thursday August 5, 2021
…Music Festival is October 8-10. The Flounder/Croaker Festival Candy Bohmert explained to Commissioners …
Flounder Festival 2021
Published Wednesday July 7, 2021
…There had been anticipation for the annual Croaker Festival – a 30 year Fourth of July weekend … Old Theater under the direction of Ann Kellogg A Croaker hat is spotted in the crowd. Agatha M. at the end …
Published Wednesday July 7, 2021
…There had been anticipation for the annual Croaker Festival – a 30 year Fourth of July weekend … Old Theater under the direction of Ann Kellogg A Croaker hat is spotted in the crowd. Agatha M. at the end …
A Flounder for the Festival
Published Thursday May 20, 2021
…When the Croaker Festival was cancelled for 2021, stating: North … 3, 2021. The name is both a nod to the cancelled Croaker Festival – a Croaker is a fish – and …
Published Thursday May 20, 2021
…When the Croaker Festival was cancelled for 2021, stating: North … 3, 2021. The name is both a nod to the cancelled Croaker Festival – a Croaker is a fish – and …
Flounder Fest Parade is On
Published Thursday May 20, 2021
…When the Croaker Festival was cancelled for 2021, stating: North … is both a nod to the cancelled festival – a Croaker is a fish – and a cheeky acknowledgement of …
Published Thursday May 20, 2021
…When the Croaker Festival was cancelled for 2021, stating: North … is both a nod to the cancelled festival – a Croaker is a fish – and a cheeky acknowledgement of …
New Owners Carry on the Tradition at Triton Yachts
Published Thursday April 22, 2021
…we [Triton Yachts] picked it up and called it the Croaker Festival Regatta.” Open to more than just Flying …
Published Thursday April 22, 2021
…we [Triton Yachts] picked it up and called it the Croaker Festival Regatta.” Open to more than just Flying …
A Trike Made for Fishing
Published Monday October 5, 2020
…needed a few fish. Using his wife Carolyn’s Croaker Festival relay trophies as models – a … by George and Turtle Midyette for the now defunct Croaker Relay – Gary began carving his fish. Turtle … and George Midyette in 2009, with several wooden croakers ready for the relay. Gary Ramsey based his … croakers off the Midyettes’ design. There’s a … adding bits and pieces to his work. The fender croaker needed a little something else. With some copper …
Published Monday October 5, 2020
…needed a few fish. Using his wife Carolyn’s Croaker Festival relay trophies as models – a … by George and Turtle Midyette for the now defunct Croaker Relay – Gary began carving his fish. Turtle … and George Midyette in 2009, with several wooden croakers ready for the relay. Gary Ramsey based his … croakers off the Midyettes’ design. There’s a … adding bits and pieces to his work. The fender croaker needed a little something else. With some copper …
Board Finalizes Budget, Looks at Dilapidated Properties Ordinance
Published Tuesday July 7, 2020
…good to go for July 3 With the cancellation of Croaker Festival this year, private citizens worked to …
Published Tuesday July 7, 2020
…good to go for July 3 With the cancellation of Croaker Festival this year, private citizens worked to …
Croakerfest Regatta Goes on
Published Sunday July 5, 2020
…water, so in spite the cancellation of the 2020 Croaker Festival, the Croakerfest Regatta was able to … winners were gifted a Sea Bag. (photo Sev Tok) Croakerfest Regatta 2020 crew. (photo Jim Edwards) …
Published Sunday July 5, 2020
…water, so in spite the cancellation of the 2020 Croaker Festival, the Croakerfest Regatta was able to … winners were gifted a Sea Bag. (photo Sev Tok) Croakerfest Regatta 2020 crew. (photo Jim Edwards) …
Spirit of Independence Fireworks - Friday, July 3
Published Tuesday June 9, 2020
…Croaker Festival may be cancelled, but the fireworks will … raised over the $10k will be donated to the Croaker Festival for next year’s event. Any …
Published Tuesday June 9, 2020
…Croaker Festival may be cancelled, but the fireworks will … raised over the $10k will be donated to the Croaker Festival for next year’s event. Any …
Fireworks and a July 4 Celebration Are Happening in Oriental
Published Monday June 8, 2020
…While the 2020 Croaker Festival was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, … started. Because of her past involvement with the Croaker Festival, Bohmert was able to reach out to the … same pro fireworks crew that usually does the Croaker Festival: East Coast Pyrotechnics. They were not … price it has been for the last several years for Croaker Festival). Most of that has already been raised … raised over the $10k will be donated to the Croaker Festival for next year’s event. Any …
Published Monday June 8, 2020
…While the 2020 Croaker Festival was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, … started. Because of her past involvement with the Croaker Festival, Bohmert was able to reach out to the … same pro fireworks crew that usually does the Croaker Festival: East Coast Pyrotechnics. They were not … price it has been for the last several years for Croaker Festival). Most of that has already been raised … raised over the $10k will be donated to the Croaker Festival for next year’s event. Any …
Budget Hearing Brings out the Public
Published Friday June 5, 2020
…Most town events were cancelled, including the Croaker Festival – an annual July 4 event that …
Published Friday June 5, 2020
…Most town events were cancelled, including the Croaker Festival – an annual July 4 event that …
Events Cancelled / Postponed By COVID-19
Published Monday March 16, 2020
…Sale May 9 • Pamlico County Shred Event July 3 • Croaker Festival Ongoing Events and Services • …
Published Monday March 16, 2020
…Sale May 9 • Pamlico County Shred Event July 3 • Croaker Festival Ongoing Events and Services • …
Nancy Huff, 1935-2020
Published Thursday January 9, 2020
…the Root Beer Float/Blood Pressure Check booth at Croakerfest each summer, and the annual Hope Ball, with a …
Published Thursday January 9, 2020
…the Root Beer Float/Blood Pressure Check booth at Croakerfest each summer, and the annual Hope Ball, with a …
Dragons Run on Hodges - New Year's Eve 2019 into 2020
Published Thursday January 2, 2020
…dragon. It’s said to bring good luck. The Croaker hung above it all, dangling from the mast of a … off from the free dock, adding to the noise. The Croaker among the masts. Croaker close-up. The evening is … and run of the larger dragon as well as the Croaker Drop. Larry Summers, Eric Kindle, and the Chinese …
Published Thursday January 2, 2020
…dragon. It’s said to bring good luck. The Croaker hung above it all, dangling from the mast of a … off from the free dock, adding to the noise. The Croaker among the masts. Croaker close-up. The evening is … and run of the larger dragon as well as the Croaker Drop. Larry Summers, Eric Kindle, and the Chinese …
Friends Of The Dragon 2020
Published Friday December 27, 2019
…see Dragon Runs at 8p and 11:30p, and then the Croaker Drop at midnight. One of The Dragon’s …
Published Friday December 27, 2019
…see Dragon Runs at 8p and 11:30p, and then the Croaker Drop at midnight. One of The Dragon’s …
Croakerfest Regatta - July 4
Published Thursday December 26, 2019
…The Croakerfest Regatta is on for Saturday, July 4. The race …
Published Thursday December 26, 2019
…The Croakerfest Regatta is on for Saturday, July 4. The race …
Croaker Festival 2020 - July 3-5 - Cancelled
Published Thursday December 26, 2019
…Croakerfest 2020 is happening on the weekend of Friday … cancelled. The festival celebrating the humble Croaker fish also celebrates Independence Day. Streets … the Marine Corps Band), the Miss Minnow and Croaker Queen pageants, and a baking competition. … from the Oriental Bridge. Here are Scenes from Croaker Festival 2018 and Croaker Festival 2019. …
Published Thursday December 26, 2019
…Croakerfest 2020 is happening on the weekend of Friday … cancelled. The festival celebrating the humble Croaker fish also celebrates Independence Day. Streets … the Marine Corps Band), the Miss Minnow and Croaker Queen pageants, and a baking competition. … from the Oriental Bridge. Here are Scenes from Croaker Festival 2018 and Croaker Festival 2019. …
2019 Spirit of Christmas Schedule
Published Thursday December 12, 2019
…snow for the kids. 900 Broad St. 8a – 12p Croakertown Coffee Company There will be a book signing …
Published Thursday December 12, 2019
…snow for the kids. 900 Broad St. 8a – 12p Croakertown Coffee Company There will be a book signing …
Meet the 2019 Oriental Town Board Candidates
Published Monday November 4, 2019
…Oriental the delightful place that it is: The Croaker Festival, The Old Front Porch Music Festival, … We always looked forward to events like Croakerfest, the Spirit of Christmas celebration, along …
Published Monday November 4, 2019
…Oriental the delightful place that it is: The Croaker Festival, The Old Front Porch Music Festival, … We always looked forward to events like Croakerfest, the Spirit of Christmas celebration, along …
Competing for Gold
Published Thursday September 26, 2019
…Fay Bond, Susan Maier, Irma Bond-Maxbauer in the Croaker Festival Parade. The North Carolina Senior Games …
Published Thursday September 26, 2019
…Fay Bond, Susan Maier, Irma Bond-Maxbauer in the Croaker Festival Parade. The North Carolina Senior Games …
Rockin' Rib Roast @ The Red Rooster - Oct 11
Published Friday September 20, 2019
…$15, available at Nautical Wheelers, The Silos, Croakertown Coffee, and Hope Clinic. There are a limited …
Published Friday September 20, 2019
…$15, available at Nautical Wheelers, The Silos, Croakertown Coffee, and Hope Clinic. There are a limited …
Hurricane Hours for Oriental Businesses
Published Tuesday September 3, 2019
…serve regular hours as long as they have power. Croakertown Coffee Open Wed and Thursday 8a-noon. Closed …
Published Tuesday September 3, 2019
…serve regular hours as long as they have power. Croakertown Coffee Open Wed and Thursday 8a-noon. Closed …
Mister August 2019 - Lucky
Published Tuesday August 27, 2019
…the shade. “When people come back for the Croaker Festival – parents bringing children to …
Published Tuesday August 27, 2019
…the shade. “When people come back for the Croaker Festival – parents bringing children to …
Minnesott Beach Votes No On Acquiring Golf Course
Published Wednesday August 14, 2019
…that offer golf as perk. It is an asset to the Croaker Festival, to the high school golf team, to many …
Published Wednesday August 14, 2019
…that offer golf as perk. It is an asset to the Croaker Festival, to the high school golf team, to many …
What is a Service Dog? A reader writes in.
Published Friday August 9, 2019
…on me. All brushed and dressed up before the CroakerFest parade Service Dog – A DefinitionFirst, … threatening. Taking time to just be a dog after CroakerFest If you have any questions beyond this …
Published Friday August 9, 2019
…on me. All brushed and dressed up before the CroakerFest parade Service Dog – A DefinitionFirst, … threatening. Taking time to just be a dog after CroakerFest If you have any questions beyond this …
Christian
Published Thursday July 25, 2019
…cleaned it. - To make it nice for the Croaker Festival parade. - To help foster a sense of …
Published Thursday July 25, 2019
…cleaned it. - To make it nice for the Croaker Festival parade. - To help foster a sense of …
Croaker Festival 2019
Published Wednesday July 3, 2019
…A brass band marched. Sailors sailed. A Croaker Queen began her reign. Pamlico County’s … First Responders were honored. The 39th Annual Croaker Festival was June 28 – July 1. This year … Women’s Club float features a patriotic Croaker [page] One Marine teaches a young musician how to … could be found along South Ave. The official 2019 Croaker Festival t-shirt. …
Published Wednesday July 3, 2019
…A brass band marched. Sailors sailed. A Croaker Queen began her reign. Pamlico County’s … First Responders were honored. The 39th Annual Croaker Festival was June 28 – July 1. This year … Women’s Club float features a patriotic Croaker [page] One Marine teaches a young musician how to … could be found along South Ave. The official 2019 Croaker Festival t-shirt. …
Croaker Festival Regatta 2019
Published Monday July 1, 2019
…took to the water off the town for the Annual Croaker Festival Regatta. Croaker Festival 2019 Regatta …
Published Monday July 1, 2019
…took to the water off the town for the Annual Croaker Festival Regatta. Croaker Festival 2019 Regatta …
Croaker Festival Buffet @ M&Ms Cafe June 29
Published Saturday June 29, 2019
…M&Ms Cafe is having a Croaker Festival Buffet – “to eliminate the …
Published Saturday June 29, 2019
…M&Ms Cafe is having a Croaker Festival Buffet – “to eliminate the …
Town Board Meeting July 2019
Published Thursday June 27, 2019
…Ave. Repaving South Water St.“As soon as Croakerfest is over,” Town Manager Diane Miller … management team will resume meetings now that Croaker Festival is over. Cherry Point Joint Land Use … Blayney, as it did not reflect the impact of the Croaker Festival on the town. Those numbers will be …
Published Thursday June 27, 2019
…Ave. Repaving South Water St.“As soon as Croakerfest is over,” Town Manager Diane Miller … management team will resume meetings now that Croaker Festival is over. Cherry Point Joint Land Use … Blayney, as it did not reflect the impact of the Croaker Festival on the town. Those numbers will be …
Amron Takes Her Leave
Published Tuesday June 18, 2019
…Centennial, and eventually competed in the Croaker Queen pageant. She was a consistent presence in …
Published Tuesday June 18, 2019
…Centennial, and eventually competed in the Croaker Queen pageant. She was a consistent presence in …
Town Board Meeting June 2019
Published Thursday June 6, 2019
…The Town has received their fireworks permit for Croakerfest. Last year, the Oriental bridge was closed in …
Published Thursday June 6, 2019
…The Town has received their fireworks permit for Croakerfest. Last year, the Oriental bridge was closed in …
Coffee 101, Siphon Brewing Mar 30 @ Croakertown
Published Sunday March 24, 2019
…Croakertown Coffee hosts a series of free clinics and …
Published Sunday March 24, 2019
…Croakertown Coffee hosts a series of free clinics and …
Town Board Meeting March 2019
Published Wednesday March 20, 2019
…the organization rent a dumpster, as is done with Croakerfest, to help with the trash problems. …
Published Wednesday March 20, 2019
…the organization rent a dumpster, as is done with Croakerfest, to help with the trash problems. …
Coffee Brewing 101, Espresso Mar 23 @ Croakertown
Published Saturday March 16, 2019
…Croakertown Coffee hosts a series of free clinics and …
Published Saturday March 16, 2019
…Croakertown Coffee hosts a series of free clinics and …
Croakertown Coffee 1 Yr Anniversary Mar 1 & 2
Published Wednesday February 27, 2019
…to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Croakertown Coffee Co. You’ll find cake, door … coffee. Barbara Moore, local potter who makes our Croakertown mugs and pour overs, will have a pop up shop …
Published Wednesday February 27, 2019
…to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Croakertown Coffee Co. You’ll find cake, door … coffee. Barbara Moore, local potter who makes our Croakertown mugs and pour overs, will have a pop up shop …
Should the new Lou Mac Pier have a dock?
Published Friday February 8, 2019
…has stated it will be rebuilt in time for the Croaker Festival this year. Reader Mark Fields writes in … for the little boats that participate in the Croaker Festival and College regattas as well. Mark …
Published Friday February 8, 2019
…has stated it will be rebuilt in time for the Croaker Festival this year. Reader Mark Fields writes in … for the little boats that participate in the Croaker Festival and College regattas as well. Mark …
Dragon Runs and Croaker Drop New Year's Eve 2021
Published Tuesday January 15, 2019
…a few minutes more: at midnight, the Oriental Croaker will drop at Town Dock to welcome in the new … Eve 2019 into 2020 • Two Dragons and a Croaker – New Year’s Eve 2018 into 2019 …
Published Tuesday January 15, 2019
…a few minutes more: at midnight, the Oriental Croaker will drop at Town Dock to welcome in the new … Eve 2019 into 2020 • Two Dragons and a Croaker – New Year’s Eve 2018 into 2019 …
Dragon Runs and Croaker Drop New Year's Eve
Published Tuesday January 15, 2019
…a few minutes more: at midnight, the Oriental Croaker will drop at Town Dock to welcome in the new …
Published Tuesday January 15, 2019
…a few minutes more: at midnight, the Oriental Croaker will drop at Town Dock to welcome in the new …
Croakerfest 2019 - June 28-30
Published Sunday January 13, 2019
…Croakerfest 2019 is happening on the weekend of Friday … this link. Here are scenes from last year’s Croaker Festival honoring the humble fish. …
Published Sunday January 13, 2019
…Croakerfest 2019 is happening on the weekend of Friday … this link. Here are scenes from last year’s Croaker Festival honoring the humble fish. …
Two Dragons and a Croaker - New Year's Eve 2018 into 2019
Published Wednesday January 2, 2019
…a mirrored ball at midnight, a large, illuminated Croaker (a local fish known to ‘croak’ when … is released from a pole on town dock #1. The Croaker waits for midnight. Dragon Master Jim Edwards … orchestrated the events, dropping the Croaker at midnight with the help of his daughter Alexis. … Edwards) coordinates the larger dragon run and Croaker drop, Larry Summers and the Chinese Dragon crew …
Published Wednesday January 2, 2019
…a mirrored ball at midnight, a large, illuminated Croaker (a local fish known to ‘croak’ when … is released from a pole on town dock #1. The Croaker waits for midnight. Dragon Master Jim Edwards … orchestrated the events, dropping the Croaker at midnight with the help of his daughter Alexis. … Edwards) coordinates the larger dragon run and Croaker drop, Larry Summers and the Chinese Dragon crew …
Friends Of The Dragon 2019
Published Wednesday December 26, 2018
…see Dragon Runs at 8p and 11:30p, and then the Croaker Drop at midnight. One of The Dragon’s …
Published Wednesday December 26, 2018
…see Dragon Runs at 8p and 11:30p, and then the Croaker Drop at midnight. One of The Dragon’s …
Dragon Runs and Croaker Drop New Year's Eve
Published Friday November 2, 2018
…a few minutes more: at midnight, the Oriental Croaker will drop from the mast of a sailboat at the Town …
Published Friday November 2, 2018
…a few minutes more: at midnight, the Oriental Croaker will drop from the mast of a sailboat at the Town …
Businesses Open in Oriental
Published Wednesday September 19, 2018
…open 7 days a week temporarily after the storm. Croakertown Coffee Open for morning coffee beginning at …
Published Wednesday September 19, 2018
…open 7 days a week temporarily after the storm. Croakertown Coffee Open for morning coffee beginning at …
New Hours @ Croakertown Coffee Co - Aug 2,3,4
Published Tuesday July 31, 2018
…Croakertown Coffee Company begins new hours this week: … more to the story – from Sally @ Croakertown: Coffee Bar Open We open our new coffee bar …
Published Tuesday July 31, 2018
…Croakertown Coffee Company begins new hours this week: … more to the story – from Sally @ Croakertown: Coffee Bar Open We open our new coffee bar …
Sailcraft Service Open House July 28, 2018
Published Wednesday July 11, 2018
…catered by The Flame with Oriental’s own Croakertown Coffee served. Marine Max of Wrightsville …
Published Wednesday July 11, 2018
…catered by The Flame with Oriental’s own Croakertown Coffee served. Marine Max of Wrightsville …
Scenes from Croaker Festival 2018
Published Monday July 2, 2018
…July 4 fell mid-week this year making the Croaker Festival a little earlier this year: June 30 to … up and dancing. (photo Ben Casey) Winner of the Croaker Queen and Miss Photogenic titles, Alyssa Dunham. … Croaker Queen Pageant: Croaker Queen and Miss Photogenic – Alyssa Dunham … 2nd Place – Yao W. Aerial view of the Croakerfest Regatta. (photo Matt McCotter) Regatta …
Published Monday July 2, 2018
…July 4 fell mid-week this year making the Croaker Festival a little earlier this year: June 30 to … up and dancing. (photo Ben Casey) Winner of the Croaker Queen and Miss Photogenic titles, Alyssa Dunham. … Croaker Queen Pageant: Croaker Queen and Miss Photogenic – Alyssa Dunham … 2nd Place – Yao W. Aerial view of the Croakerfest Regatta. (photo Matt McCotter) Regatta …
Summer Camp Memories
Published Thursday June 28, 2018
…The Croaker Festival Parade is honoring the camps of Pamlico … you for saluting these and all local camps this Croaker Festival. Jean White Oriental, NC 6/27/18 …
Published Thursday June 28, 2018
…The Croaker Festival Parade is honoring the camps of Pamlico … you for saluting these and all local camps this Croaker Festival. Jean White Oriental, NC 6/27/18 …
Station 19 Volunteer Fire Dept Fundraiser - Jun 30
Published Wednesday June 27, 2018
…on Saturday before (and after) they appear in the Croaker Festival Parade. The firefighters and paramedics …
Published Wednesday June 27, 2018
…on Saturday before (and after) they appear in the Croaker Festival Parade. The firefighters and paramedics …
Croakertown Roastery Open July 6 9a - 3p
Published Tuesday June 26, 2018
…Croakertown Coffee Roastery is open to the public Friday … June 15 from 9a – 3p. From Sally at Croakertown, here is what’s happening Friday at the … 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm. You can still get your $10 Croakertown Coffee t-shirts or hat for Croakerfest. If we …
Published Tuesday June 26, 2018
…Croakertown Coffee Roastery is open to the public Friday … June 15 from 9a – 3p. From Sally at Croakertown, here is what’s happening Friday at the … 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm. You can still get your $10 Croakertown Coffee t-shirts or hat for Croakerfest. If we …
Croakerfest Regatta - June 30
Published Tuesday June 26, 2018
…The Croakerfest Regatta is June 30. The race is open to FJs, …
Published Tuesday June 26, 2018
…The Croakerfest Regatta is June 30. The race is open to FJs, …
Marine Corps Band at Lou Mac Park - May 23
Published Thursday May 17, 2018
…at the concert or send in your donation early to: Croaker Festival, Inc. PO Box 1067, Oriental, NC 28571. …
Published Thursday May 17, 2018
…at the concert or send in your donation early to: Croaker Festival, Inc. PO Box 1067, Oriental, NC 28571. …
Coffee Class - Unlocking the Flavors of Coffee - Register Apr 20
Published Wednesday April 4, 2018
…Croaker Joe invites you to join Croakertown Roastery for “Tasting Concepts: … Unlocking the Flavors of Coffee” … at Croakertown Coffee Company. Sally at The Roastery says … in person at the Roastery on Fridays (when Croakertown Coffee is open for retail) – next open … coffee. The class is on April 27 from 3:30 – 5pm. Croakertown Coffee Roastery is open to the public every …
Published Wednesday April 4, 2018
…Croaker Joe invites you to join Croakertown Roastery for “Tasting Concepts: … Unlocking the Flavors of Coffee” … at Croakertown Coffee Company. Sally at The Roastery says … in person at the Roastery on Fridays (when Croakertown Coffee is open for retail) – next open … coffee. The class is on April 27 from 3:30 – 5pm. Croakertown Coffee Roastery is open to the public every …
Croakertown Coffee Roastery Open House - March 10, 2018
Published Tuesday February 27, 2018
…see Oriental’s first roastery in action at Croakertown Coffee Company’s open house this … from those freshly roasted beans. The beans and Croakertown Coffee merchandise will be available for … lab) between Hwy 55 and the fire station. Croakertown Coffee Company will be open for bean sales to … March 23. The Provision Company will carry Croakertown Coffee beans. …
Published Tuesday February 27, 2018
…see Oriental’s first roastery in action at Croakertown Coffee Company’s open house this … from those freshly roasted beans. The beans and Croakertown Coffee merchandise will be available for … lab) between Hwy 55 and the fire station. Croakertown Coffee Company will be open for bean sales to … March 23. The Provision Company will carry Croakertown Coffee beans. …
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