Welcome to the 45th Annual Croaker Festival hosted by the beautiful, river side town of Oriental, North Carolina.  It seems like just yesterday since we've all been together, but the Croaker Crew is already very busy in preparation of the 2025 Croaker Festival activities! And this year will be a very special celebration! It's our Birthday!!

Schedule of Events:

07:00 am: South Ave. becomes one way
08:00 am: Vendor set up starts
09:00 am: Vendors open their booths as soon as they are set up
12:00 pm: South Street Closes at the Festival grounds
02:00 pm: Croaker Festival Information Booth opens
03:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Baking Contest drop-off behind Croaker Booth
04:00 pm: 45th Annual Croaker Festival Opening Ceremonies - Lou Mac Park
04:00 pm: The Pamlico Chorale and The Pamlico Community Band
04:45 pm: Judging for the Baking Contest begins
05:30 pm: Mini and Miss Minnow Pageants followed by Croaker Queen Pageant
07:00 pm: Baking Contest winners announced
07:30 pm: Street Dance: Bridge Atlantic