Welcome to the Croaker Festival hosted by the beautiful, river side town of Oriental, North Carolina.

Activities
More than 10,000 people agree, the Croaker Festival is the best July 4th festival in Eastern NC!
If you’re looking for something to do this 4th of July then we’ve got just the event for you! The Pamlico County Croaker Festival is a fun filled, family friendly celebration of friends, fellowship and freedom!

Graciously hosted once again by the beautiful waterfront village of Oriental, N.C.. You won’t find a better place to spend the day amongst smiling faces!

There is a ton of things to do while enjoying this small-town but big-hearted 4th of July event! Check out all the activities below….

Kids Fun Park
Coloring Page Contest
Baking Contest
Loads of Great Music
Street Dance
Croaker Queen & Ms. Minnow Pageants
Fabulous Parade
Sailing Regatta
Lots of Delicious Food & Drink Vendors
Shopping till you drop with our Craft & Merchandise Vendors
Red, White & Boom – FIREWORKS!
Golf Tournament
and much much more!

Fireworks Show
People that come to the Croaker Festival and stay for the fireworks remark at the extravaganza. Our small town puts on a show that rivals those of much larger communities. The reason why is due in part to the generosity of people like you! The 43rd annual Pamlico County Croaker Festival once again plans to WOW the community with an amazing display of fireworks celebrating our freedom and independence!

Music Schedule

June 30, 2023

4:00 pm: Pamlico Chorale and Pamlico Community Band
7:30 pm Street Dance: Southern Hellcats

July 1, 2023

11:00 am:2DMAW Marine Corps Band
12:00 pm:Big Jim Kohler
2:00 pm:Gary Dudley and the Maxxtones
4:00 pm:TerryLynn Melody

Night Street Dance
6:00 – 9:00 pm: Featured Artist – Todd Barnes & The Wild Hares

Date and Time: June 30 and July 1, 2023

Location: The beautiful, river side town of Oriental, NC

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