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Russell "Russ" Bryan Stevenson, 1932 - 2026
Published Friday March 13, 2026
…he performed at multiple Ol’ Front Porch Music festivals. Russ playing his ukulele with the UHOOS at the … 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Both Claudia Bemis, director of the UHOOS, and …
Published Friday March 13, 2026
…he performed at multiple Ol’ Front Porch Music festivals. Russ playing his ukulele with the UHOOS at the … 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Both Claudia Bemis, director of the UHOOS, and …
2026 Chinese New Year
Published Tuesday February 24, 2026
…every year during the two week Lunar New Year Festival. Mixed enthusiasm. The dragons dance. Clockwise …
Published Tuesday February 24, 2026
…every year during the two week Lunar New Year Festival. Mixed enthusiasm. The dragons dance. Clockwise …
January Town Board Meeting & Workshop
Published Tuesday February 10, 2026
…is discussing combining this year’s Croaker Festival with the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of … the Declaration of Independence. The Croaker Festival group meets in the back room at Brantley’s …
Published Tuesday February 10, 2026
…is discussing combining this year’s Croaker Festival with the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of … the Declaration of Independence. The Croaker Festival group meets in the back room at Brantley’s …
OWC Student Arts Festival Reception - Feb 8
Published Thursday January 22, 2026
…The Oriental Woman’s Club hosts a Student Arts Festival is now Sunday, February 8, 1p to 3p. Come view …
Published Thursday January 22, 2026
…The Oriental Woman’s Club hosts a Student Arts Festival is now Sunday, February 8, 1p to 3p. Come view …
Hank, Pattie & The Current - April 17
Published Tuesday January 13, 2026
…before: in the 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. They blend traditional bluegrass with influences …
Published Tuesday January 13, 2026
…before: in the 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. They blend traditional bluegrass with influences …
Ol' Front Porch Salutes Leslie Kellenberger - Dec 6
Published Friday December 5, 2025
…Kellenberger co-founded the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. She has been on the Festival board since it … celebration of Leslie’s work with the festival, Saturday Dec 6, 4:30 to 6p at New Village …
Published Friday December 5, 2025
…Kellenberger co-founded the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. She has been on the Festival board since it … celebration of Leslie’s work with the festival, Saturday Dec 6, 4:30 to 6p at New Village …
Ol Front Porch Salute To Leslie Kellenberger - Dec 6
Published Monday November 24, 2025
…is rotating off the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Board at the end of 2025. She will continue to be … active with the Festival, but the board by-laws require that board members … inception, and of course is a co-founder of the Festival, so we thought something a bit more than our … for everything she has done to bring the Festival to our community. Could you help us get the word … attend! Many thanks for all YOU do to support the Festival. …
Published Monday November 24, 2025
…is rotating off the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Board at the end of 2025. She will continue to be … active with the Festival, but the board by-laws require that board members … inception, and of course is a co-founder of the Festival, so we thought something a bit more than our … for everything she has done to bring the Festival to our community. Could you help us get the word … attend! Many thanks for all YOU do to support the Festival. …
Giving Locally 2025
Published Monday November 24, 2025
…More at bikeboxproject.org. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Over the course of just a few years, this event … out to OFPMF and mailed to: Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571 More on …
Published Monday November 24, 2025
…More at bikeboxproject.org. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Over the course of just a few years, this event … out to OFPMF and mailed to: Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571 More on …
Fine Art & Craft Festival - Nov 8
Published Wednesday October 29, 2025
…Woman’s Club is hosts a Fine Art and Craft Festival on Saturday Nov. 8, 2025 from 9a to 1p. There are …
Published Wednesday October 29, 2025
…Woman’s Club is hosts a Fine Art and Craft Festival on Saturday Nov. 8, 2025 from 9a to 1p. There are …
October 2025 Town Board Meeting
Published Wednesday October 22, 2025
…Miller reminded everyone to join them at the Fall Festival on November 1st. Water Advisory Board … off without a hitch:” The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, The 9/11 Anniversary, The Greens Creek Regatta … 25, The Witches Crawl October 31, and the Fall Festival November 1. Story by Laurie Stahlmann Related …
Published Wednesday October 22, 2025
…Miller reminded everyone to join them at the Fall Festival on November 1st. Water Advisory Board … off without a hitch:” The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, The 9/11 Anniversary, The Greens Creek Regatta … 25, The Witches Crawl October 31, and the Fall Festival November 1. Story by Laurie Stahlmann Related …
A library in
Published Saturday October 18, 2025
…between an emergency exit, a life-raft and a festival. On a cold rainy island, they are the only …
Published Saturday October 18, 2025
…between an emergency exit, a life-raft and a festival. On a cold rainy island, they are the only …
Meet the 2025 Oriental Town Board Candidates
Published Wednesday October 15, 2025
…years later. I volunteered at the Croaker Festival mechanizing the “Garbology” equipment & …
Published Wednesday October 15, 2025
…years later. I volunteered at the Croaker Festival mechanizing the “Garbology” equipment & …
Ol' Front Porch Music Festival 2025
Published Wednesday October 8, 2025
…low 80s, was near perfect. The annual free music festival featured familiar faces like Moores Creek … and Harbor Sounds. Crowds were also introduced to festival newcomers on the Riverfront Stage: Acisse Jay, … Ensemble and friends used to perform once a festival on a porch. Now they perform twice inside the … the morning and the Brewery in the evening. The festival has been going strong for over a decade. It began … in 2026. Rain or shine, the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival happens every year on the first weekend in …
Published Wednesday October 8, 2025
…low 80s, was near perfect. The annual free music festival featured familiar faces like Moores Creek … and Harbor Sounds. Crowds were also introduced to festival newcomers on the Riverfront Stage: Acisse Jay, … Ensemble and friends used to perform once a festival on a porch. Now they perform twice inside the … the morning and the Brewery in the evening. The festival has been going strong for over a decade. It began … in 2026. Rain or shine, the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival happens every year on the first weekend in …
Letters: Thank You from the Board of the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, 2025
Published Monday October 6, 2025
…still came out, performers still performed, and festival endured. For 2025, Mom Nature was kind. It was … sunny and near 80 both days. The festival is free to attend, so there are no official … Dufek writes in: The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is grateful to this community for helping us make … the 11th Festival one to remember. Thank you to the many, many … Carolina Disaster Recovery. Thank you to the Festival sponsors and to all who made financial …
Published Monday October 6, 2025
…still came out, performers still performed, and festival endured. For 2025, Mom Nature was kind. It was … sunny and near 80 both days. The festival is free to attend, so there are no official … Dufek writes in: The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is grateful to this community for helping us make … the 11th Festival one to remember. Thank you to the many, many … Carolina Disaster Recovery. Thank you to the Festival sponsors and to all who made financial …
Oriental Rec Park Fall Festival - Nov 1
Published Monday September 15, 2025
…Oriental Recreation Park hosts a Fall Festival Saturday Nov 1, 11a til 3p. It’s at the rec …
Published Monday September 15, 2025
…Oriental Recreation Park hosts a Fall Festival Saturday Nov 1, 11a til 3p. It’s at the rec …
September Town Board Meeting 2025
Published Monday September 15, 2025
…Tree Board Ordinance • Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Street Closings • Police Report • Town Attorney’s …
Published Monday September 15, 2025
…Tree Board Ordinance • Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Street Closings • Police Report • Town Attorney’s …
Letters: Multiple Views On The Upcoming Town Elections
Published Wednesday September 10, 2025
…a 10-year-old takes their first trick. • Croaker Festival (dual role): 1. Children’s Park Coordinator – … 2. Board Treasurer – Balancing books so the festival stays free, fun, and fully funded. • Church & …
Published Wednesday September 10, 2025
…a 10-year-old takes their first trick. • Croaker Festival (dual role): 1. Children’s Park Coordinator – … 2. Board Treasurer – Balancing books so the festival stays free, fun, and fully funded. • Church & …
Stand-up Comedy with Paul Snyder and Sid Davis - Sept 19
Published Wednesday August 27, 2025
…Fest” for 3 years at the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival. Tickets are $25, and available online here or at …
Published Wednesday August 27, 2025
…Fest” for 3 years at the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival. Tickets are $25, and available online here or at …
Town Meeting Report - July 2025
Published Tuesday July 29, 2025
…out in September to support the Ol’ Front Porch Festival. Paplham reported that the impression count on …
Published Tuesday July 29, 2025
…out in September to support the Ol’ Front Porch Festival. Paplham reported that the impression count on …
Capt. Carl Cannon Jr. & Pirate Ship “Adventure”
Published Thursday July 17, 2025
…They were headed for the annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival, one of many events in the circuit the … to make the 152-nautical mile journey up to the festival in Virginia. Where Cannon and his wife Jo will …
Published Thursday July 17, 2025
…They were headed for the annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival, one of many events in the circuit the … to make the 152-nautical mile journey up to the festival in Virginia. Where Cannon and his wife Jo will …
Silospalooza 2025
Published Monday July 14, 2025
…turns on stage for the annual Silospalooza Music Festival. Really hot. So hot, they canceled the pizza … 2025 is open. Silospalooza is a free annual music festival held behind the Silos Restaurant every year. The …
Published Monday July 14, 2025
…turns on stage for the annual Silospalooza Music Festival. Really hot. So hot, they canceled the pizza … 2025 is open. Silospalooza is a free annual music festival held behind the Silos Restaurant every year. The …
Croaker Festival 2025
Published Wednesday July 9, 2025
…for Saturday night’s fireworks. The Croaker Festival has been going strong for 45 years – since …
Published Wednesday July 9, 2025
…for Saturday night’s fireworks. The Croaker Festival has been going strong for 45 years – since …
Ol' Front Porch T-Shirt Unveiling - Fri May 23
Published Wednesday May 21, 2025
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival introduces a new design for their festival … La Cocina Food Truck. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is set for October 3 – 4, 2025. …
Published Wednesday May 21, 2025
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival introduces a new design for their festival … La Cocina Food Truck. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is set for October 3 – 4, 2025. …
2025 Ol' Front Proch Music Festival Lineup
Published Wednesday May 14, 2025
…35 performances. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival returns October 3-4, 2025. Oriental’s free … weekend music festival is in its’ eleventh year, and celebrates the … incorporate an upright piano) returns along with festival newcomer Sweet Megg. When she’s finished … lineup introduces new faces and music to the festival. Rissi Palmer made the Billboard Hot Country … Christie Lenée is a multi-year veteran of the festival, and has graced multiple town venues. This year, …
Published Wednesday May 14, 2025
…35 performances. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival returns October 3-4, 2025. Oriental’s free … weekend music festival is in its’ eleventh year, and celebrates the … incorporate an upright piano) returns along with festival newcomer Sweet Megg. When she’s finished … lineup introduces new faces and music to the festival. Rissi Palmer made the Billboard Hot Country … Christie Lenée is a multi-year veteran of the festival, and has graced multiple town venues. This year, …
48 Hour Film Project - 2025
Published Monday January 20, 2025
…“Official Unofficial” 48 Hour Film Festival. The idea was orginally part of a larger, … has their own “Official Unofficial” 48 Hour Film Festival. A call was put out. It’s described like … this: The Official Unofficial 48 Hour Film Festival Write, shoot, and edit a short 4-7 (maximum with … Best Use of Line The award statuettes. Film Festival Award winners. At left, Bob Gordon, Morgan …
Published Monday January 20, 2025
…“Official Unofficial” 48 Hour Film Festival. The idea was orginally part of a larger, … has their own “Official Unofficial” 48 Hour Film Festival. A call was put out. It’s described like … this: The Official Unofficial 48 Hour Film Festival Write, shoot, and edit a short 4-7 (maximum with … Best Use of Line The award statuettes. Film Festival Award winners. At left, Bob Gordon, Morgan …
Karla Harris Quartet - Feb 14
Published Monday January 20, 2025
…music creds are vast, with stints at premier jazz festivals, the Kennedy Center’s Arts Across America …
Published Monday January 20, 2025
…music creds are vast, with stints at premier jazz festivals, the Kennedy Center’s Arts Across America …
Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra - Oct 19 & 20
Published Sunday January 19, 2025
…to rave reviews at the 2022 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival (plus in 2022 lead vocalist Rebekka Nilsson …
Published Sunday January 19, 2025
…to rave reviews at the 2022 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival (plus in 2022 lead vocalist Rebekka Nilsson …
Croaker Festival 2025 - July 4 & 5
Published Saturday January 11, 2025
…down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: • Baking … Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade (Saturday 10a) • The Marine Corps Band • … previous events: • CroakerFest is Back – Festival 2022 …
Published Saturday January 11, 2025
…down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: • Baking … Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade (Saturday 10a) • The Marine Corps Band • … previous events: • CroakerFest is Back – Festival 2022 …
48 Hour Film Festival Screenings: Jan 17 - 18
Published Saturday January 11, 2025
…The 48 Hour Film Festival is a competition for local filmmakers to produce … Story Line. - Jan 10 at 5:00 – 48 Hour Film Festival Kickoff Meeting - Jan 17 at 7:30 – 48 Hour … Film Festival Screening - Jan 18 at 7:30 – 48 Hour Film … Festival Screening - Jan 19 at 3:00 – 48 Hour Film … Festival Awards Ceremony Tickets for the screenings are …
Published Saturday January 11, 2025
…The 48 Hour Film Festival is a competition for local filmmakers to produce … Story Line. - Jan 10 at 5:00 – 48 Hour Film Festival Kickoff Meeting - Jan 17 at 7:30 – 48 Hour … Film Festival Screening - Jan 18 at 7:30 – 48 Hour Film … Festival Screening - Jan 19 at 3:00 – 48 Hour Film … Festival Awards Ceremony Tickets for the screenings are …
Ol' Front Porch Music Festival - Oct 2 & 3, 2026
Published Friday January 10, 2025
…The 12th Annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is set for Oct 2 & 3, 2026. Walk around town … Bluegrass New Yorkers • Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival 2022 • The 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival …
Published Friday January 10, 2025
…The 12th Annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is set for Oct 2 & 3, 2026. Walk around town … Bluegrass New Yorkers • Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival 2022 • The 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival …
Giving Locally 2024
Published Tuesday December 3, 2024
…More at bikeboxproject.org. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Over the course of just a few years, this event … out to OFPMF and mailed to: Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571 More on …
Published Tuesday December 3, 2024
…More at bikeboxproject.org. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Over the course of just a few years, this event … out to OFPMF and mailed to: Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571 More on …
Fall Festival @ OUMC - Oct 27
Published Monday October 14, 2024
…It’s a Fall Festival Sunday Oct 27, 3:00 – 5:00p at Oriental …
Published Monday October 14, 2024
…It’s a Fall Festival Sunday Oct 27, 3:00 – 5:00p at Oriental …
Ol' Front Porch Transportation
Published Wednesday October 2, 2024
…(submitted by the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival) Courtesy Shuttle: For those with limited … golf carts will travel two designated routes near festival performance locations. Both shuttle routes come … from 204 Wall Street, near Marsha’s Cottage. Festival Map: …
Published Wednesday October 2, 2024
…(submitted by the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival) Courtesy Shuttle: For those with limited … golf carts will travel two designated routes near festival performance locations. Both shuttle routes come … from 204 Wall Street, near Marsha’s Cottage. Festival Map: …
Oriental Dragon Boat Festival - Aug 9
Published Monday August 5, 2024
…The Oriental Dragon Boat Festival is August 9, 2025 at River Dunes. Teams get in … intensity, experience, age and purpose. This festival has had racers from 12 to 87. This year, four … Dragons of Lake James). For more info contact festival organizer Flora Moorman at 252-675-9424 or email: …
Published Monday August 5, 2024
…The Oriental Dragon Boat Festival is August 9, 2025 at River Dunes. Teams get in … intensity, experience, age and purpose. This festival has had racers from 12 to 87. This year, four … Dragons of Lake James). For more info contact festival organizer Flora Moorman at 252-675-9424 or email: …
July 2024 Town Board Meeting
Published Tuesday July 16, 2024
…for designated open container areas during festivals, and approved state required update to the … waste dumpsters, and an open container area for festivals. Prior to approving the consent agenda – … meetings. Designated Drinking Areas at Festivals Commissioner Roe asked for discussion on … could drink alcoholic beverages while at large Festivals. “I don’t know the legal ramifications. I …
Published Tuesday July 16, 2024
…for designated open container areas during festivals, and approved state required update to the … waste dumpsters, and an open container area for festivals. Prior to approving the consent agenda – … meetings. Designated Drinking Areas at Festivals Commissioner Roe asked for discussion on … could drink alcoholic beverages while at large Festivals. “I don’t know the legal ramifications. I …
Ol' Front Porch Music Festival Fundraiser - Aug 30
Published Tuesday July 9, 2024
…and Laurelyn Dossett at The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Fundraiser on Friday, August 30 from 5-8p at New … goes on stage at 6:30p. There’s new 2024 Festival T-shirts and hats available for purchase and a … 50/50 raffle to benefit the Festival. A Taste of Philly Food Truck serves on site from … 2-8p. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival happens October 4-5. They are a 501©(3) …
Published Tuesday July 9, 2024
…and Laurelyn Dossett at The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Fundraiser on Friday, August 30 from 5-8p at New … goes on stage at 6:30p. There’s new 2024 Festival T-shirts and hats available for purchase and a … 50/50 raffle to benefit the Festival. A Taste of Philly Food Truck serves on site from … 2-8p. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival happens October 4-5. They are a 501©(3) …
A Long, Hot Hit Parade
Published Monday July 8, 2024
…from coming out for this year’s Croaker Festival. Many said it was the largest they’d seen … parade fashion – the Croaker Hat. The Festival itself had a new addition: the Mini Miss Minnow … Nazri Williams. (Ben Casey photo) The Croaker Festival parade happens every year as part of the Croaker … Festival. It, and the festival, will return Friday and Saturday, July 4- 5, … Episcopal Church. (Ben Casey photo) Croaker Festival Parade Winners: • Best Dragon on a Boat: Mayor …
Published Monday July 8, 2024
…from coming out for this year’s Croaker Festival. Many said it was the largest they’d seen … parade fashion – the Croaker Hat. The Festival itself had a new addition: the Mini Miss Minnow … Nazri Williams. (Ben Casey photo) The Croaker Festival parade happens every year as part of the Croaker … Festival. It, and the festival, will return Friday and Saturday, July 4- 5, … Episcopal Church. (Ben Casey photo) Croaker Festival Parade Winners: • Best Dragon on a Boat: Mayor …
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 & South …
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 & South …
Plein Air Art Festival in Oriental - May 14 & 16
Published Monday May 6, 2024
…The Plein Air Art Festival takes place in New Bern, May 12 – 19. But … on May 14 & 16, the festival comes to Oriental. Plein Air artists set up their … Sale, 4-6p, Garden at Barcos The main, week-long festival is at the New Bern Farmer’s Market. … at 421 South Front Street, New Bern, NC. The festival is free, except for workshops, the Saturday award … competition. Find out more at NC Plein Air Art Festival . …
Published Monday May 6, 2024
…The Plein Air Art Festival takes place in New Bern, May 12 – 19. But … on May 14 & 16, the festival comes to Oriental. Plein Air artists set up their … Sale, 4-6p, Garden at Barcos The main, week-long festival is at the New Bern Farmer’s Market. … at 421 South Front Street, New Bern, NC. The festival is free, except for workshops, the Saturday award … competition. Find out more at NC Plein Air Art Festival . …
Mac McRoy & The South Point Band - June 2
Published Wednesday May 1, 2024
…on radio and TV. He and his band now perform at festivals, church specials, and on stage. He enjoys …
Published Wednesday May 1, 2024
…on radio and TV. He and his band now perform at festivals, church specials, and on stage. He enjoys …
Ol' Front Porch Music Fundraiser - May 4
Published Friday April 5, 2024
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival’s fundraiser is May 4 at 5p. Southern … behind The Silos. 2024 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival t-shirts will be on sale. The event is free, but … supports the annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, a free weekend of music on the porches of … Oriental. This year’s festival falls on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October …
Published Friday April 5, 2024
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival’s fundraiser is May 4 at 5p. Southern … behind The Silos. 2024 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival t-shirts will be on sale. The event is free, but … supports the annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, a free weekend of music on the porches of … Oriental. This year’s festival falls on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October …
Summer Film Festival @ The Old Theater - Cancelled
Published Thursday March 7, 2024
…The Old Theater Presents: The Summer Film Festival is cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. Kickoff …
Published Thursday March 7, 2024
…The Old Theater Presents: The Summer Film Festival is cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. Kickoff …
Oriental's 125th Birthday Celebration Guide
Published Wednesday February 28, 2024
…& More Concert by the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. With music by Harbor Sounds, the Drummin’ …
Published Wednesday February 28, 2024
…& More Concert by the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. With music by Harbor Sounds, the Drummin’ …
48 Hour Film Project - 2024
Published Monday January 29, 2024
…On stage, Teresa Conrad. She explained how the festival works. The results: The Sherlock Society / Best …
Published Monday January 29, 2024
…On stage, Teresa Conrad. She explained how the festival works. The results: The Sherlock Society / Best …
Alan Herlands, 1949 - 2023
Published Monday January 29, 2024
…Al Herlands plays a kazoo at the 2013 Croaker Festival parade. While his education and career accolades …
Published Monday January 29, 2024
…Al Herlands plays a kazoo at the 2013 Croaker Festival parade. While his education and career accolades …
The 48 Hour Film Festival Screening
Published Monday December 11, 2023
…The Old Theater Film Festival Weekend, Jan 26 – 27. Screen the movies … made during the 48-Hour Small Town Film Festival. Several teams met at The Old Theater on Friday, … need to do to compete int he 48-Hour Film Festival. Organizer Teresa Conrad gave them the details: 1 … January 28 at 3p. Get your tickets to the Film Festival here. $10 general admission, $8 for Old Theater …
Published Monday December 11, 2023
…The Old Theater Film Festival Weekend, Jan 26 – 27. Screen the movies … made during the 48-Hour Small Town Film Festival. Several teams met at The Old Theater on Friday, … need to do to compete int he 48-Hour Film Festival. Organizer Teresa Conrad gave them the details: 1 … January 28 at 3p. Get your tickets to the Film Festival here. $10 general admission, $8 for Old Theater …
Giving Locally 2023
Published Tuesday November 28, 2023
…info@pamlicoparkinsons.org. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Over the course of just a few years, this event … out to OFPMF and mailed to: Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571 More on …
Published Tuesday November 28, 2023
…info@pamlicoparkinsons.org. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Over the course of just a few years, this event … out to OFPMF and mailed to: Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571 More on …
Melinda Penkava-Smith, 1959 - 2023
Published Wednesday November 22, 2023
…Aug 23, 2000 • Talk of the Nation: Summer Music Festivals – May 27, 2002 …
Published Wednesday November 22, 2023
…Aug 23, 2000 • Talk of the Nation: Summer Music Festivals – May 27, 2002 …
Lucille Styron Truitt Artwork Retrospective - Ongoing
Published Sunday November 19, 2023
…for today’s Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. For over 40 years, Lucille painted local …
Published Sunday November 19, 2023
…for today’s Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. For over 40 years, Lucille painted local …
Meet the 2023 Oriental Town Board Candidates
Published Wednesday November 1, 2023
…Bond’s 100 Birthday, Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Spirit of Christmas, Croakerfest and the list … organizations: Hope Clinic, Ol’ Porch Music Festival, Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves, NC Coastal … our spare bedroom and comes out for parades and festivals. I help our town by volunteering to cut grass … I have been 20+ year supporters of the Croaker Festival funding the Miss Croaker and Miss Minnow Pageant … Bohmert: I have been helping with the Croaker Festival in one capacity or another for many years…except …
Published Wednesday November 1, 2023
…Bond’s 100 Birthday, Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Spirit of Christmas, Croakerfest and the list … organizations: Hope Clinic, Ol’ Porch Music Festival, Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves, NC Coastal … our spare bedroom and comes out for parades and festivals. I help our town by volunteering to cut grass … I have been 20+ year supporters of the Croaker Festival funding the Miss Croaker and Miss Minnow Pageant … Bohmert: I have been helping with the Croaker Festival in one capacity or another for many years…except …
Town Elections Are Nov 7
Published Friday October 20, 2023
…Bond’s 100 Birthday, Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Spirit of Christmas, Croakerfest and the list …
Published Friday October 20, 2023
…Bond’s 100 Birthday, Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Spirit of Christmas, Croakerfest and the list …
Fingerpickin' Champions & Bluegrass New Yorkers
Published Wednesday October 11, 2023
…largest annual event: the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival brings musicians and music lovers from all over … Dubyk of Damn Tall Buildings. They closed out the Festival Saturday night. Cooler weather brought out the … and is always free. A recurring favorite at the festival (and most Oriental events): dogs. This one seemed … music than its humans. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival will return October 4 & 5, 2024. Damn Tall … at OUMC. Fred at his first Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. The Gospel Ensemble used to be on a porch …
Published Wednesday October 11, 2023
…largest annual event: the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival brings musicians and music lovers from all over … Dubyk of Damn Tall Buildings. They closed out the Festival Saturday night. Cooler weather brought out the … and is always free. A recurring favorite at the festival (and most Oriental events): dogs. This one seemed … music than its humans. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival will return October 4 & 5, 2024. Damn Tall … at OUMC. Fred at his first Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. The Gospel Ensemble used to be on a porch …
Letters: Thank You
Published Monday October 9, 2023
…– to pull off the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Board Chair Marjorie Dufek writes in with her … thanks. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is so grateful to this community for making the … Festival extra special this year. Thank you to the many, … performed jobs big and small. Thank you to the Festival sponsors and to all who made financial … contributions to help us keep the festival free this year and every year. Thanks to Chris …
Published Monday October 9, 2023
…– to pull off the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Board Chair Marjorie Dufek writes in with her … thanks. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is so grateful to this community for making the … Festival extra special this year. Thank you to the many, … performed jobs big and small. Thank you to the Festival sponsors and to all who made financial … contributions to help us keep the festival free this year and every year. Thanks to Chris …
Mr. September 2023: Arrow
Published Tuesday September 5, 2023
…coffee-shop-chilling, dog-tolerating, festival-attending, leash-and-clicker-trained, …
Published Tuesday September 5, 2023
…coffee-shop-chilling, dog-tolerating, festival-attending, leash-and-clicker-trained, …
Silospalooza 2023
Published Wednesday August 16, 2023
…pizza. Gary Dudley & the Maxxtones opened the festival at 2:30, followed by The Southern Hellcats at 4. …
Published Wednesday August 16, 2023
…pizza. Gary Dudley & the Maxxtones opened the festival at 2:30, followed by The Southern Hellcats at 4. …
Claire (Michelle) Noevere, 1959 - 2023
Published Friday August 11, 2023
…Community College float in the 2012 Croaker Festival Parade. On the tiny island of Virgin Gorda she … Jim Ross with Michelle during the 2022 Croaker Festival Parade. The family eventually settled in the … Pamlico Flutes at the 2021 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Aside from her job and family, she loved music … She was involved in the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Michelle, for many years, was with the Girls on … Rd. Oriental, NC 28571 • Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, PO Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571. …
Published Friday August 11, 2023
…Community College float in the 2012 Croaker Festival Parade. On the tiny island of Virgin Gorda she … Jim Ross with Michelle during the 2022 Croaker Festival Parade. The family eventually settled in the … Pamlico Flutes at the 2021 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Aside from her job and family, she loved music … She was involved in the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Michelle, for many years, was with the Girls on … Rd. Oriental, NC 28571 • Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, PO Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571. …
Loose on the Neuse - August 6
Published Thursday July 27, 2023
…Neuse – an annual river cleanup and outdoor festival. Check-in is 9a at Riverbend Park in Raleigh, NC. …
Published Thursday July 27, 2023
…Neuse – an annual river cleanup and outdoor festival. Check-in is 9a at Riverbend Park in Raleigh, NC. …
The Dust Parade @ The Old Theater - Feb 10 & 11
Published Monday July 17, 2023
…band at Oriental’s Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival and at Silospalooza. Performing two different …
Published Monday July 17, 2023
…band at Oriental’s Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival and at Silospalooza. Performing two different …
Croaker Festival 2023
Published Monday July 10, 2023
…parades, and fireworks. All part of the Croaker Festival celebrating the July 4 holiday. It was a hot July … and mermaids float through the parade. Croaker Festival Parade Winners • Grand Pooh Bah: St. Thomas …
Published Monday July 10, 2023
…parades, and fireworks. All part of the Croaker Festival celebrating the July 4 holiday. It was a hot July … and mermaids float through the parade. Croaker Festival Parade Winners • Grand Pooh Bah: St. Thomas …
Croakerfest Fireworks - Raising The $
Published Tuesday June 27, 2023
…to for the professional fireworks at the Croaker Festival, July 4th weekend. This year the fireworks are … How to donate: Checks can be made out to “Croaker Festival” and either mailed to Croaker Festival, Inc., PO …
Published Tuesday June 27, 2023
…to for the professional fireworks at the Croaker Festival, July 4th weekend. This year the fireworks are … How to donate: Checks can be made out to “Croaker Festival” and either mailed to Croaker Festival, Inc., PO …
June 2023 Town Board Meeting
Published Friday June 9, 2023
…be a Blackbeard the Pirate event for the Croaker Festival, as well as a kid’s play place during the … festival. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Allen Price …
Published Friday June 9, 2023
…be a Blackbeard the Pirate event for the Croaker Festival, as well as a kid’s play place during the … festival. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Allen Price …
Oriental Dragon Boat Festival - Nov 3 & 4
Published Tuesday May 16, 2023
…The Oriental Dragon Boat Festival at River Dunes is Saturday August 12 rescheduled … intensity, experience, age and purpose. This festival has had racers from 12 to 87. There are Military …
Published Tuesday May 16, 2023
…The Oriental Dragon Boat Festival at River Dunes is Saturday August 12 rescheduled … intensity, experience, age and purpose. This festival has had racers from 12 to 87. There are Military …
May Town Board Meeting 2023
Published Monday May 8, 2023
…a lot of places that have sailboats, farms, art, festivals all in one little area, and yet it still feels …
Published Monday May 8, 2023
…a lot of places that have sailboats, farms, art, festivals all in one little area, and yet it still feels …
Blood Drive @ St. Thomas Episcopal - June 5
Published Saturday April 22, 2023
…Thompson, former coordinator of the Croaker Festival (now retired from those duties). Make an …
Published Saturday April 22, 2023
…Thompson, former coordinator of the Croaker Festival (now retired from those duties). Make an …
2023 Ol' Front Porch Music Festival Lineup
Published Thursday April 6, 2023
…Nine years ago, the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival was born. It was a smaller affair, with bands … Americana. This year, the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival returns to those roots. The two-day festival from … Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road return to the festival, along with local favorite Moores Creek … own Harbor Sounds, a band integral to the festival’s beginnings and longtime donor to local … causes, kicks off the festival on Friday with their final concert. Though …
Published Thursday April 6, 2023
…Nine years ago, the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival was born. It was a smaller affair, with bands … Americana. This year, the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival returns to those roots. The two-day festival from … Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road return to the festival, along with local favorite Moores Creek … own Harbor Sounds, a band integral to the festival’s beginnings and longtime donor to local … causes, kicks off the festival on Friday with their final concert. Though …
Luminary Lantern Launch on the Neuse
Published Monday April 3, 2023
…into the Neuse. Based off the Chinese Lantern Festival that honors the ancestors, the OWC Shine a Light …
Published Monday April 3, 2023
…into the Neuse. Based off the Chinese Lantern Festival that honors the ancestors, the OWC Shine a Light …
The Secret Agency at the Red Rooster - Mar 28
Published Monday March 27, 2023
…All are invited. The Pamlico County Arts Festival has invited the group to work and perform in …
Published Monday March 27, 2023
…All are invited. The Pamlico County Arts Festival has invited the group to work and perform in …
Croaker Festival 2023 - June 30 - July 1
Published Friday March 24, 2023
…down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: • Baking … Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade – This year’s Theme is … year’s event: • CroakerFest is Back – Festival 2022 …
Published Friday March 24, 2023
…down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: • Baking … Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade – This year’s Theme is … year’s event: • CroakerFest is Back – Festival 2022 …
Jacob Jolliff Band Informance - Mar 25
Published Wednesday March 22, 2023
…a bluegrass band with his father as a child, in festivals and churches. Jacob has since attended The …
Published Wednesday March 22, 2023
…a bluegrass band with his father as a child, in festivals and churches. Jacob has since attended The …
Plein Air Art Festival in Oriental - May 16
Published Thursday March 9, 2023
…The Plein Air Art Festival takes place in New Bern, May 14 – 21. But … on May 16, the festival comes to Oriental. Plein Air artists set up their … across from Oriental Harbor. The Plein Air Festival is a free event, both in Oriental and New Bern. … The main, week-long festival is at the New Bern Farmer’s Market. … at 421 South Front Street, New Bern, NC. The festival is free, except for workshops, the Saturday award …
Published Thursday March 9, 2023
…The Plein Air Art Festival takes place in New Bern, May 14 – 21. But … on May 16, the festival comes to Oriental. Plein Air artists set up their … across from Oriental Harbor. The Plein Air Festival is a free event, both in Oriental and New Bern. … The main, week-long festival is at the New Bern Farmer’s Market. … at 421 South Front Street, New Bern, NC. The festival is free, except for workshops, the Saturday award …
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 …
Chinese New Year Parade 2023
Published Tuesday January 31, 2023
…every year during the two week Lunar New Year Festival. A crowd lines the railing along Oriental’s …
Published Tuesday January 31, 2023
…every year during the two week Lunar New Year Festival. A crowd lines the railing along Oriental’s …
From Oriente to Oriental
Published Monday January 23, 2023
…are very much a part of town. But perhaps a new festival could be conjured up that would more accurately … reflect the town name’s heritage. Up for a Rum Festival? …
Published Monday January 23, 2023
…are very much a part of town. But perhaps a new festival could be conjured up that would more accurately … reflect the town name’s heritage. Up for a Rum Festival? …
OWC Student Arts Festival Reception - Jan 28
Published Friday January 20, 2023
…The Oriental Woman’s Club hosts a Student Arts Festival Sunday, January 28, noon to 3p. Come view the …
Published Friday January 20, 2023
…The Oriental Woman’s Club hosts a Student Arts Festival Sunday, January 28, noon to 3p. Come view the …
OWC Student Arts Festival - Jan 29
Published Friday January 20, 2023
…The Oriental Woman’s Club hosts a Student Arts Festival Sunday, January 29, noon to 3p. Come view the …
Published Friday January 20, 2023
…The Oriental Woman’s Club hosts a Student Arts Festival Sunday, January 29, noon to 3p. Come view the …
Pamlico Community Band Rehearsal - Tuesdays
Published Monday January 16, 2023
…the spring, opening of the Fourth of July Croaker Festival, and Christmas. All levels and ages of musicians …
Published Monday January 16, 2023
…the spring, opening of the Fourth of July Croaker Festival, and Christmas. All levels and ages of musicians …
Letters: In Memory of Three Women
Published Friday December 30, 2022
…year by co-founding the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Dottie & Dick Osmun, 2021. Music fills the …
Published Friday December 30, 2022
…year by co-founding the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Dottie & Dick Osmun, 2021. Music fills the …
Unofficial Official Small Town 48 Hour Film Project - Jan 13
Published Tuesday December 13, 2022
…in 48 hours. Watch it during The Old Theater Film Festival Weekend, Jan 27 – 29. It’s the …
Published Tuesday December 13, 2022
…in 48 hours. Watch it during The Old Theater Film Festival Weekend, Jan 27 – 29. It’s the …
Board in the County
Published Monday December 5, 2022
…In-game funds complete with dice and happy face. Festivals, events, businesses, utilities – even … cards? Some of them are well-known events or festivals, established restaurants, or buildings. … “We look for major points of interest like festivals and parks.” Restaurants, he says, can be tricky. …
Published Monday December 5, 2022
…In-game funds complete with dice and happy face. Festivals, events, businesses, utilities – even … cards? Some of them are well-known events or festivals, established restaurants, or buildings. … “We look for major points of interest like festivals and parks.” Restaurants, he says, can be tricky. …
Giving Locally 2022
Published Tuesday November 29, 2022
…184, Alliance, NC 28509. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Over the course of just a few years, this event … — and money. Though there was no music festival in 2020, plans are underway for the October 2021 … festival. When you donate, you can enjoy a tax deduction, … out to OFPMF and mailed to: Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571 More on …
Published Tuesday November 29, 2022
…184, Alliance, NC 28509. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Over the course of just a few years, this event … — and money. Though there was no music festival in 2020, plans are underway for the October 2021 … festival. When you donate, you can enjoy a tax deduction, … out to OFPMF and mailed to: Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571 More on …
Ol' Front Porch Music Festival, Oct 6 & 7, 2023
Published Thursday November 24, 2022
…The 9th Annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is set for Oct 6 & 7, 2023. Walk around town … Stage near Lou Mac Park. • Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival 2022 • The 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival … The Way Down Wanderers • Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival 2018 – headliners Chatham County Line • … 2017 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival – headliners The Red Clay Ramblers …
Published Thursday November 24, 2022
…The 9th Annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is set for Oct 6 & 7, 2023. Walk around town … Stage near Lou Mac Park. • Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival 2022 • The 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival … The Way Down Wanderers • Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival 2018 – headliners Chatham County Line • … 2017 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival – headliners The Red Clay Ramblers …
Ol' Front Porch Music Festival 2022
Published Tuesday October 11, 2022
…The 2022 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival was nearly washed out – the remnants of … and brought lots of rain with it. The outdoor festival never been threatened with heavy rains and wind … and reached out to the community to make sure the festival would go on – inside, and out of the storm. … twice: once on The Old Theater stage during the festival and again the day after, for a tribute concert to … Festival co-founder Dottie Osmun. The Revelers were …
Published Tuesday October 11, 2022
…The 2022 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival was nearly washed out – the remnants of … and brought lots of rain with it. The outdoor festival never been threatened with heavy rains and wind … and reached out to the community to make sure the festival would go on – inside, and out of the storm. … twice: once on The Old Theater stage during the festival and again the day after, for a tribute concert to … Festival co-founder Dottie Osmun. The Revelers were …
Main Stage: Norwegian Bluegrass
Published Friday October 7, 2022
…Oriental’s weekend music festival, where bands play from the porches of village … been at all if Dottie and Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival co-founder Leslie Kellenberger had not been … Store jamming together. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival was born from that conversation, first appearing … 2014. Dottie was a driving force in shaping the Festival, even helping to choose some of the acts that … attend in 2022. Dottie had a hand in this year’s festival preparations (as they often began about a month …
Published Friday October 7, 2022
…Oriental’s weekend music festival, where bands play from the porches of village … been at all if Dottie and Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival co-founder Leslie Kellenberger had not been … Store jamming together. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival was born from that conversation, first appearing … 2014. Dottie was a driving force in shaping the Festival, even helping to choose some of the acts that … attend in 2022. Dottie had a hand in this year’s festival preparations (as they often began about a month …
Letter: Thank You to the Community
Published Monday October 3, 2022
…This year’s Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival faced a few challenges. But the community came … Dufek writes in. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is so grateful to this community for making the … Festival happen this year. Thank you to the sponsors and … for opening their doors to allow us to bring the festival indoors. Thanks to Candy Bohmert, who led the … Festival Operations team. Thanks to all the Festival Board and committee members who made decisions …
Published Monday October 3, 2022
…This year’s Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival faced a few challenges. But the community came … Dufek writes in. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is so grateful to this community for making the … Festival happen this year. Thank you to the sponsors and … for opening their doors to allow us to bring the festival indoors. Thanks to Candy Bohmert, who led the … Festival Operations team. Thanks to all the Festival Board and committee members who made decisions …
Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra for Dottie Osmun - Oct 2
Published Saturday October 1, 2022
…a driving force behind the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, heard the Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra online years … ago. She wanted them to come play at the Festival. Their appearance in Oriental was years in the …
Published Saturday October 1, 2022
…a driving force behind the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, heard the Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra online years … ago. She wanted them to come play at the Festival. Their appearance in Oriental was years in the …
Stories and Songs at The Old Theater - Oct 1
Published Monday September 26, 2022
…1, from 830 – 10p. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Artists John Bemis, Anya Hinkle, and TerryLynn … Funds raised support the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, The Old Theater, and the tradition of folk …
Published Monday September 26, 2022
…1, from 830 – 10p. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Artists John Bemis, Anya Hinkle, and TerryLynn … Funds raised support the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, The Old Theater, and the tradition of folk …
An Evening with the Songwriters, Oct 1
Published Tuesday August 23, 2022
…door) that is part of the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Come see Anya Hinkle, TerryLynn Melody and John … for the Old Theater and the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. …
Published Tuesday August 23, 2022
…door) that is part of the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. Come see Anya Hinkle, TerryLynn Melody and John … for the Old Theater and the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. …
Young Artist Recital - Jan 14 @ The Old Theater
Published Friday August 12, 2022
…at 8 and is the youngest to ever win the Windsor Festival Competition. He is the current custodian of the …
Published Friday August 12, 2022
…at 8 and is the youngest to ever win the Windsor Festival Competition. He is the current custodian of the …
Ol' Front Porch Music Fundraiser - Aug 19
Published Monday August 1, 2022
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival’s fundraiser is August 19. Jim Kellenberger … a 50/50 raffle and Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival merchandise for sale. It happens Saturday, August … supports the annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, a free weekend of music on the porches of … Oriental. This year’s festival falls on Friday and Saturday, October 6 & 7. …
Published Monday August 1, 2022
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival’s fundraiser is August 19. Jim Kellenberger … a 50/50 raffle and Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival merchandise for sale. It happens Saturday, August … supports the annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, a free weekend of music on the porches of … Oriental. This year’s festival falls on Friday and Saturday, October 6 & 7. …
BBQ Chicken & The Mad Fiddler - May 13
Published Monday August 1, 2022
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival hosts a BBQ fundraiser with live music in the … a 50 / 50 raffle, and Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival merchandise will be up for sale. The Ol’ Front … Porch Music Festival is October 6 & 7, 2023. …
Published Monday August 1, 2022
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival hosts a BBQ fundraiser with live music in the … a 50 / 50 raffle, and Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival merchandise will be up for sale. The Ol’ Front … Porch Music Festival is October 6 & 7, 2023. …
Ol' Front Porch Music Fundraiser - Beer, Italian Sausage, & Music Aug 20
Published Monday August 1, 2022
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival presents an August Fundraiser, Saturday August … performs from 5-7p. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival will have merchandise for sale. …
Published Monday August 1, 2022
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival presents an August Fundraiser, Saturday August … performs from 5-7p. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival will have merchandise for sale. …
CroakerFest is Back - Festival 2022
Published Thursday July 7, 2022
…Bake-Off. They were all part of the 2022 Croaker Festival happening over the Independence Day weekend. The … Carteret Shriner Mariners spin in the street. The Festival was cancelled in 2020 after the outbreak of Covid … Independence). In 2021, organizers announced the festival was cancelled on March 29. And so, for one year … only, Oriental hosted the Flounder Festival – so named for the difficulty in organizing … on crowd size or public gatherings, the Croaker Festival returned in full. Jim Kellenberger waves the flag …
Published Thursday July 7, 2022
…Bake-Off. They were all part of the 2022 Croaker Festival happening over the Independence Day weekend. The … Carteret Shriner Mariners spin in the street. The Festival was cancelled in 2020 after the outbreak of Covid … Independence). In 2021, organizers announced the festival was cancelled on March 29. And so, for one year … only, Oriental hosted the Flounder Festival – so named for the difficulty in organizing … on crowd size or public gatherings, the Croaker Festival returned in full. Jim Kellenberger waves the flag …
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 welcomes …
Published Friday July 1, 2022
…Visiting for the Croaker Festival? St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church welcomes …
Lupton Park Beautification Event - June 25
Published Friday June 17, 2022
…help the Lupton Park shine during the Croaker Festival. Lupton Park is at 702 Third Ave, Oriental, NC, …
Published Friday June 17, 2022
…help the Lupton Park shine during the Croaker Festival. Lupton Park is at 702 Third Ave, Oriental, NC, …
Baking Contest - Croaker Festival
Published Thursday June 16, 2022
…Submit your baked goods to the Croaker Festival Baking Contest on July 2. Baking Categories: • …
Published Thursday June 16, 2022
…Submit your baked goods to the Croaker Festival Baking Contest on July 2. Baking Categories: • …
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 3-4:30p. …
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 3-4:30p. …
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 regatta …
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 regatta …
Abby Bryant & The Echoes - June 25
Published Thursday March 31, 2022
…a fundraiser for the 2022 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, running from September 30 – October 1. You …
Published Thursday March 31, 2022
…a fundraiser for the 2022 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, running from September 30 – October 1. You …
Croaker Festival 2022 - July 1 & 2
Published Monday March 21, 2022
…down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: • Baking … Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade – This year’s Theme is … Bridge Check out the TownDock.net Croaker Festival Guide here. …
Published Monday March 21, 2022
…down village roads and setting up the Croaker Festival. Join in or visit the following events: • Baking … Minnow & Croaker Queen Pageants • The Croaker Festival Parade – This year’s Theme is … Bridge Check out the TownDock.net Croaker Festival Guide here. …
Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday
Published Monday February 28, 2022
…(Brazil), and Venice (Italy), there are week-long festivals leading up to Mardi Gras. What does Mardi Gras …
Published Monday February 28, 2022
…(Brazil), and Venice (Italy), there are week-long festivals leading up to Mardi Gras. What does Mardi Gras …
Don Henderson, 1945-2022
Published Friday February 4, 2022
…President of the Theater Board and never missed a festival or event in town if he could help it. He lovingly …
Published Friday February 4, 2022
…President of the Theater Board and never missed a festival or event in town if he could help it. He lovingly …
Ol' Front Porch Festival Promises Two Full Days Of Music
Published Wednesday February 2, 2022
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is getting bigger this year. At festivals past, … stage Friday and Saturday nights. The 2022 Festival is set for Sept. 30 – Oct 1, 2022, with … day. This year introduces some new genres to the festival, including reggae and zydeco. Twenty-four musical … Revelers. They were set to perform at the 2020 Festival – before it was cancelled by COVID. Hailing … headline the 2022 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. The Revelers’ lineup is comprised of members …
Published Wednesday February 2, 2022
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is getting bigger this year. At festivals past, … stage Friday and Saturday nights. The 2022 Festival is set for Sept. 30 – Oct 1, 2022, with … day. This year introduces some new genres to the festival, including reggae and zydeco. Twenty-four musical … Revelers. They were set to perform at the 2020 Festival – before it was cancelled by COVID. Hailing … headline the 2022 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. The Revelers’ lineup is comprised of members …
Ol' Front Porch Music Festival, Sept 30 -Oct 1
Published Friday January 21, 2022
…The 8th Annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is set for Sept 30 – Oct 1, 2022. Walk … olfrontporch.org • The 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival – headliners The Way Down Wanderers • Ol’ … Front Porch Music Festival 2018 – headliners Chatham County Line • … 2017 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival – headliners The Red Clay Ramblers …
Published Friday January 21, 2022
…The 8th Annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is set for Sept 30 – Oct 1, 2022. Walk … olfrontporch.org • The 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival – headliners The Way Down Wanderers • Ol’ … Front Porch Music Festival 2018 – headliners Chatham County Line • … 2017 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival – headliners The Red Clay Ramblers …
The Season of Giving
Published Thursday December 2, 2021
…184, Alliance, NC 28509. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Over the course of just a few years, this event … — and money. Though there was no music festival in 2020, plans are underway for the October 2021 … festival. When you donate, you can enjoy a tax deduction, … out to OFPMF and mailed to: Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571 More on …
Published Thursday December 2, 2021
…184, Alliance, NC 28509. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Over the course of just a few years, this event … — and money. Though there was no music festival in 2020, plans are underway for the October 2021 … festival. When you donate, you can enjoy a tax deduction, … out to OFPMF and mailed to: Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 775, Oriental, NC 28571 More on …
Rain or Shine, the Music Goes On
Published Monday October 18, 2021
…This year’s Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival featured only North Carolina acts. There was no … of Oriental. Banjo is a mainstay in bluegrass festivals. This one belongs to award winning banjo (and … was the inspiration for the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival – from the porch of the local store where … music. This year, twenty-six groups played the festival. Along South Ave, local non-profits sold … Riverfront stage. The Jeff Little Trio opened the Festival on Friday morning at noon the Riverfront stage. …
Published Monday October 18, 2021
…This year’s Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival featured only North Carolina acts. There was no … of Oriental. Banjo is a mainstay in bluegrass festivals. This one belongs to award winning banjo (and … was the inspiration for the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival – from the porch of the local store where … music. This year, twenty-six groups played the festival. Along South Ave, local non-profits sold … Riverfront stage. The Jeff Little Trio opened the Festival on Friday morning at noon the Riverfront stage. …
OFPMF Thanks Oriental
Published Thursday October 14, 2021
…Rain was part of the 2021 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. One might guess that could cancel an outdoor … music event. It didn’t. Festival goers got out their umbrellas and rain … gear… and attended a magic event. Festival President Dottie Osmun writes in: This past … weather did not dampen the spirits of our hardy festival crowd! The fans came in droves from all areas of … NC to hear the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival’s salute to North Carolina music played on porch …
Published Thursday October 14, 2021
…Rain was part of the 2021 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. One might guess that could cancel an outdoor … music event. It didn’t. Festival goers got out their umbrellas and rain … gear… and attended a magic event. Festival President Dottie Osmun writes in: This past … weather did not dampen the spirits of our hardy festival crowd! The fans came in droves from all areas of … NC to hear the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival’s salute to North Carolina music played on porch …
Signs, Street Closures, and Wind Generators
Published Thursday August 5, 2021
…annual street closures. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Dottie Osmun reported about this year’s music … festival. There will be 24 bands, and no headliner. This … year, the festival is honoring NC bands. There is also now a … handicap accessibility plan in place for the festival. It requires that all the vendors be in the … Church Street be made one way only during the festival to help with traffic and that King Street be used …
Published Thursday August 5, 2021
…annual street closures. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Dottie Osmun reported about this year’s music … festival. There will be 24 bands, and no headliner. This … year, the festival is honoring NC bands. There is also now a … handicap accessibility plan in place for the festival. It requires that all the vendors be in the … Church Street be made one way only during the festival to help with traffic and that King Street be used …
Ol' Front Porch Music Fundraiser - Brats & Tunes Sept 18
Published Monday July 12, 2021
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival presents an OctoberFest Fundraiser, Saturday …
Published Monday July 12, 2021
…The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival presents an OctoberFest Fundraiser, Saturday …
Flounder Festival 2021
Published Wednesday July 7, 2021
…When the Flounder Festival was announced, people weren’t quite sure … had been anticipation for the annual Croaker Festival – a 30 year Fourth of July weekend … in the crowd. Agatha M. at the end of a very long festival day. Photos by Ben Casey & Allison DeWeese. …
Published Wednesday July 7, 2021
…When the Flounder Festival was announced, people weren’t quite sure … had been anticipation for the annual Croaker Festival – a 30 year Fourth of July weekend … in the crowd. Agatha M. at the end of a very long festival day. Photos by Ben Casey & Allison DeWeese. …
A Flounder for the Festival
Published Thursday May 20, 2021
…When the Croaker Festival was cancelled for 2021, stating: North … restrictions on mass gatherings make holding the festival economically unviable, several citizens thought … The name is both a nod to the cancelled Croaker Festival – a Croaker is a fish – and a cheeky …
Published Thursday May 20, 2021
…When the Croaker Festival was cancelled for 2021, stating: North … restrictions on mass gatherings make holding the festival economically unviable, several citizens thought … The name is both a nod to the cancelled Croaker Festival – a Croaker is a fish – and a cheeky …
Flounder Fest Parade is On
Published Thursday May 20, 2021
…When the Croaker Festival was cancelled for 2021, stating: North … restrictions on mass gatherings make holding the festival economically unviable, several citizens thought … July 3. (The name is both a nod to the cancelled festival – a Croaker is a fish – and a cheeky … COVID gathering limits being lifted, the Flounder Festival parade is on for Saturday, July 3, starting at … NC 28571. Questions about the 2021 Flounder Festival? Contact Marsha Paplham at 252-675-5142. …
Published Thursday May 20, 2021
…When the Croaker Festival was cancelled for 2021, stating: North … restrictions on mass gatherings make holding the festival economically unviable, several citizens thought … July 3. (The name is both a nod to the cancelled festival – a Croaker is a fish – and a cheeky … COVID gathering limits being lifted, the Flounder Festival parade is on for Saturday, July 3, starting at … NC 28571. Questions about the 2021 Flounder Festival? Contact Marsha Paplham at 252-675-5142. …
New Owners Carry on the Tradition at Triton Yachts
Published Thursday April 22, 2021
…Yachts] picked it up and called it the Croaker Festival Regatta.” Open to more than just Flying Scots, …
Published Thursday April 22, 2021
…Yachts] picked it up and called it the Croaker Festival Regatta.” Open to more than just Flying Scots, …
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