OPERATION NORTH STATE’S TOP SHELF FISHIN’ FESTIVALS’

2019 SCHEDULE

Date: June 6 (Thursday)

Event: 5th Annual New Bern Top Shelf Fishin’ Festival (Neuse and Trent Rivers)

Location: Lawson Ramp, 1309 Country Club Road

New Bern, NC 28560

# of Participants 50 Host Boaters & 50 Wounded Warriors / DVets

Date: September 26 (Thursday)

Event: 1st Annual High Rock Lake Top Shelf Fishin’ Festival

Location: 538-898 Wildlife Recreational Area Access Rd.

Southmont, NC 27292

# of Participants 65 Host Boaters & 65 Wounded Warriors / DVets

Date: October 4 (Friday)

Event: 5th Annual Peer Fishin’ Festival

Location: Ocean Crest Pier, 1409 E Beach Dr.

Oak Island, NC 28465

# of Participants 360 Total (Wounded Warriors, DVets, Their Friends & Caregivers, Volunteers, Sponsors and Supporters)

Date: November 1 (Friday)

Event: 3rd Annual Morehead City Fishin’ Festival

Location: Carolina Princess

Morehead City, NC 28557

# of Participants 55 Wounded Warriors / DVets

General Information:

 All Festivals are FREE to wounded warriors /DVets & caregivers

 No registration fee for Host Boaters

 You may fish in as many Festivals as you like – first come / first serve

 All Festivals are “No-Alcohol Allowed”

 Caregivers & Service Animals are allowed on boats if needed

 Life Jackets MUST be worn while on the boats AT ALL TIMES – NO EXCEPTIONS

 Host Boaters must have liability insurance coverage on their boat - NO EXCEPTIONS

 Fishing Licenses are waived for the Festivals for all Wounded Warriors / DVets

 Rods & reels, life vest, tackle, bait & snacks are provided for wounded warriors / DVets

 Contact Info: Terry Snyder/Operation North State/336.406.3459/snydert33@gmail.com

 Facebook: Operation North State Photo/Albums for more information too