Wow, this sounds like a really GREAT festival in the heart of SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Washington, NC. Cruising visitors can tie to the plentiful Washington City Docks (see links below), or, if these should fill up, anchor just off the channel and dinghy ashore. However you get there, this festival is yet another reason to leave the familiar confines of the AICW, and cruise upstream on Pamlico River to “Little Washington!”

PRESS RELEASE
Washington, NC to Present Outdoor Nautical Market
March 27, 2013
Contact: Beth Byrd, Washington Harbor District Alliance 252-946-3969
http://www.whda.org
The historic Inner Banks town of Washington, NC will hold a one-day Marine Market on April 27, 2013. This event is being presented by the Washington Harbor District Alliance (WHDA) and will highlight our beautiful waterfront town and its many marine-related businesses.
The third annual Washington Marine Market will have several components, including marine vendors, a flea market, new and used boats, artists and antiques and lively entertainment. Treasure hunters and shoppers will find a wide selection of merchandise for sale; everything from new and pre-owned boats, including power, sail and paddle, to marine equipment, nautical art and fishing gear.
The Carolinas Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club will display antique and classic outboard motors and boats from the 1930s to the 1960s. This year, in addition to the old motors on display, some 25 motors will be available for sale, swap or trade.
Handmade/Homemade Boats will be on display, along with a presentation on “Family Boat Building’ at 1PM. Park Boats will exhibit both fishing boats and pleasure craft on land and in water.
There will be great seafood and land lubber grub for sale provided by local establishments and non-profit groups. Be sure to get there early to get some of the best Clam Chowder in Eastern NC, as it usually runs out.
Thirty-minute `Banjo Boat” rides aboard the River Rover will be offered at the N.C. Estuarium at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 PM. Reservations are required; call the Estuarium at 252-947-0000.
The BoCo Music Festival, presented by the Beaufort County Arts Council, joins us on the waterfront for entertainment starting at 3:00 PM. Many North Carolina bands will be represented, including Diali Cissokho & Kairaba, The Barefoot Movement, Some Army, Hiss Golden Messenger. Also performing will be the popular local group, Carolina Still.
Ruth’s House Antiques and Collectibles Show will take place on Main Street next to the Old Turnage Theater.
Be on the lookout for roving pirates, and you may even see George and Martha Washington on hand for photo ops.
`Washington is a vibrant community with so much to offer to visitors and residents alike. This is one of the many events we hold each year. I love this event because it brings all the components of the boating community together with music and fun. Our event is free to the public and will take place rain or shine’, says WHDA Executive Director, Beth Byrd.
Vendor spaces are still available but are going fast. It is not too late to get involved. If interested in participating as a vendor please go to www.whda.org and download the application which has all the pricing and information you will need.
Whether you come to shop or to sell, join us for a great weekend of waterfront fun!

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