Record #:

44513

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Now approaching its 34th year, Scuppernong River Festival is slated for October 11, 2025. David Clegg is Tyrrell County Manager and current director of the festival that attracts approximately 8,000 to the town of Columbia with a population of 3,200.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p16-18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Columbia; Scuppernong River Festival

Record #:

44514

Author(s):

Williams, Donna M.

Abstract:

The festival celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. A highlight of the event is the Collard Eating Contest. The event attracts approximately 5,000 people annually. the article includes an unidentified portrait of Mort Hurst, a noted champion of past contests.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p20-22, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Ayden; Collard Festival (Ayden)

Record #:

44521

Author(s):

Grady, Kelly

Abstract:

This festival was launched in Wilson in November 2004. Having an intense mechanical curiosity since youth, Vollis Simpson was also fascinated with movement and enjoyed a keen ability for making spectacular moving objects from simple and many times discarded materials. His whirligigs attracted the attention of Wilson city leaders in 2017, who obtained and restored with the aid of a grant many of his fine artworks housed on his farm. the result of this endeavor became the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p48-50, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Simpson, Vollis, 1919-; Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and Museum; Whirligig Festival (Wilson); Festivals--Wilson

Record #:

44516

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Coastal North Carolina has the world's largest Black Bear population. the event takes place annually on the first Saturday in June and is located in Plymouth, the county seat of Washington County. the mission of the event is to educate the public concerning this valuable natural resource. Tom Harrison is festival founder and director. Other highlights of the 2024 festival include cruises on the Roanoke river aboard the "Albemarle Queen", North Carolina's only paddle wheel boat.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p40-43, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Black Bear Festival; Festivals--Plymouth

Record #:

44515

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Located in downtown Williamston, the festival is currently in its 29th year and occurs the last week of September. It was officially renamed in 2024 after being the Carolina Country Stampede to reflect a greater diversity of North Carolina's music culture. The event is organized by the nonprofit Williamston Downtown Inc.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p32-34, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Williamston; Carolina Stampede Music Fest (Williamston)

Record #:

44519

Author(s):

Cruz, Dave

Abstract:

The event was first originated in Rocky Mount's Down East Festival in 2008. For 2025, the Eastern Carolina BBO Throw Down has been selected by the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association as a State Cup Contest. The Down East Festival itself started in 1983 to increase awareness of downtown revitalization.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p24-26, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Rocky Mount; Down East Festival (Rocky Mount)

Record #:

44522

Author(s):

Eastern North Carolina Living Staff

Abstract:

Sponsored by the city of New Bern, MumFest is produced by Swiss Bear Inc. Occurring annually in October, the festival began as part of a downtown revitalization effort. It is enjoyed by more than 90,000 festival goers each fall.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p52-54, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

MumFest (New Bern); Festivals--New Bern

Record #:

44517

Author(s):

Foley, John

Abstract:

The festival began in 2009. The community of Ocean City originated in 1949, when an interracial corporation, Ocean City Developers purchased beach front property on the Atlantic Ocean that became one of the first African American beach communities in North Carolina. The festival celebrates the history of this community.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p12-14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Ocean City

Record #:

44523

Author(s):

Hoggard, Lewis

Abstract:

Visitors to this event can expect to experience local wines, beers and artisan crafts. The event occurs annually in August.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p8-10, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Corolla--Corolla Cork and Craft; Festivals--Corolla

Record #:

44520

Author(s):

Wetherington, Todd

Abstract:

The celebration is organized through the Bridgeton Improvement Committee and has been held off an on since the 1970s. It draws an estimated crowd of around 2,700 visitors.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p44-46, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Bridgeton

Record #:

44518

Author(s):

Day, Chris

Abstract:

Attracting about 3,000 people annually, the Camden Heritage Festival occurs September 20 and is held at the Camden Community Park. The festival was first held on October 9, 2021, with an attendance of 1,200.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p28-30, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Camden County