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AUGUST MEETINGS
Executive Council Meeting - Monday, 8/3/26 @6PM
The executive committee of the Sneads Ferry Community Council meets every month, generally on the first Monday of the month. If you have an idea, something to share, or want to volunteer, support, or participate with the SFCC, contact one of our executive committee members or send an email to council@sneadsferrynorthcarolina.com to start a conversation.
Shrimp Festival Meeting - Monday, 8/3/26 @7PM
Anyone interested in volunteering for the 2026 Shrimp Festival (Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26) is invited to attend our Shrimp Festival meetings to learn about the activities lining up for the event and to meet the committee chairs to find out how to volunteer. All are welcome:)
General Council Meeting - All are Welcome - Wednesday, 8/12/26 @ 7PM
The SFCC is responsible for maintaining the Community Center building and grounds as well as producing the Shrimp Festival, Christmas in the Ferry and other fundraising and community oriented events. Meetings take place at the Community Center, 126 Park Lane, Sneads Ferry and are fast-paced and informative. Everyone in the Sneads Ferry community is welcome and encouraged to attend.
On the agenda this month: Committee and Organization progress reports for 2026 activities
AUGUST EVENTS
Queens Scholarship Pageant - Saturday, 8/8/26
Contest to determine 2026/2027 Shrimp Festival Queens Court
For Information Contact: Pageant Chair, Jennifer Harris
SneadsFerryShrimpQueens@gmail.com or 910-545-1585
BINGO - Friday, 8/21/26 @6PM - DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM
Join Us For "Farewell Summer" Friday Fun Night!
~ Entry for all ages: $10 - Everything You Need to Play Bingo - 10 Games of 3 - 30 Chances to WIN!
~ Bags & Player Gifts by: G'S PEST Control!
~ Scouting America Troops 937 & 739 "Fundraising in the Kitchen" serving Camp Food, Snacks & Drinks.
~ Game Prizes by Yopp Brothers Marine Tackle & Anchor Gift Shop & Ticket Prizes by Local Businesses!
~ No outside food is allowed so we can support our Scouts Fundraiser
~ Big Blow Out Sale of 2025 Shrimp Festival Souvenir Clothing
Please look for our ad and share our Facebook post with all your folks - Thank you!
SEPTEMBER SHRIMP FESTIVAL EVENTS - 2026 Shrimp Festival - Less than 2 Months to go!
1.) Ball - Saturday, 9/12/26 @6PM - DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM
Denim & Diamonds is the theme for this year's Shrimp Festival Ball at the Sneads Ferry Community Center with Dinner, Awards & Dancing for all. Contact Natasha 910-548-2338 or Donna 910-389-0537 for tickets: $60 singles, $110 couple, $550 table of ten. Doors open at 5:30PM. Cocktail Hour at 6PM.
Dinner at 7PM. Fisherman of the Year at 8PM.
DJ Stutter at 9PM.
2.) Carnival Kick Off! - Thursday, 9/24/26 from 5PM-10PM
The carnival kicks our weekend off early with free admission and parking on the festival grounds. All you can ride wrist bands for are $20. This kick off is THURSDAY ONLY!
3.) Festival First Night - Friday, 9/25/26 from 5PM-11PM
Everything is in full swing for an evening of fun! Entry is $5 Cash and $6.25 Credit Card. Doors open at 5Pm with ticketed Carnival rides, Kid Zone Activities, Food Trucks, Craft Vendors, and Live Music: Dalton Davis 6-8Pm and Conspiracy 9-11PM
4.) Festival Parade - Saturday, 9/26/26 @9AM
There are lots of great places to view the parade along the route! Roads in Sneads Ferry will detour and close from 7AM to 10AM for staging - so plan ahead and get in place by 8:30AM. Viewing and Road closure maps will be posted on Facebook and in the next SFCC newsletter.
5.) Festival Full Day - Saturday, 9/26/26 from 10AM to 10PM
Right after the parade our festival opens for a full day of fun with all activities at the same low entry fee of $5 Cash and $6.25 Credit Card. Plus a full day of entertainment and live music onstage: Lejeune Dance 11AM-1PM, Fryd on the Boat 2-4PM, Michael Schott 5-7PM, North Tower 8-10PM ... And, closing with Fire Works at 10PM!
JULY BINGO RECAP
- Thank You to 1st Time Done Right for sponsoring our Bags & Gifts
- Congratulations to Forever Fit who made over $1000 in the kitchen for the SF Senior Center!
- Appreciation for our Prize Donors: O'Reilly Auto, Beach Memories, Forever Fit, Topsail Creations, Debbie Norris, Dunes Delights and Gennelle's Anchored Tupperware:)
- Gratitude to Yopp Brothers Marine Tackle & Anchor Gift Shop for all the Ticket Prizes.
- Thanks to All Rise Custom Cookies for the yummy beach theme cake
- Hugs to everyone who came out to Volunteer, Support and PLAY!
Contact: DottieHarrigan@gmail.com to advertise your business, market your services, or promote your endeavor by being a BINGO Vendor, Donor or Sponsor.
2026 ALL THINGS SFCC
Who's Who with the SFCC for 2026
Executive Board
Chair: Natasha Neben - 910-548-2338
Vice Chair: John Mallet - 910-934-2628
Treasurer: Debbie Norris - 910-389-1191
Secretary: Dottie Harrigan - 301-642-8447
Members At Large
- Gabby Porter
- Richard DeFlocq
- Lynn Kinney
- Meredith Caruso
- Amy Schultz
- Randy Slack
Organizations
- Turkey Creek Fire, Ricky Hardison
- SF Hope, Vanessa Sapp
- New River Garden Club, Kendra King
- SF Churches, Josh Brown
- Yopp's Meeting House & Cemetery Restoration, Deb McKnight
Ad Hoc & Standing Committees
Christmas in the Ferry - TBD
Fundraising (Bingo) - Dottie Harrigan
Shrimp Festival - Tasha Neben
Budget - Jason Davis
Scholarship - Kendra King
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