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Hookerton, NC · Lifestyle
Raleigh News & Observer
Popular lobster pop food truck won't return to NC State Fair over new vendor fees
They’ve had lobster lollipops, giant shrimp, king crab legs and swordfish bites on a stick, all coated with bright lemon pepper and glistening butter. But not this year. Oak City Fish & Chips won’t be pushing its seafood skewers at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair, sitting out for the first time in six years. Oak City developed a reputation as one of the most decadent fair food vendors , serving luxury seafood on a stick. One year, its crab leg skewer cost as much as $76 and sales could total more than $200,000 over 10 days. But Oak City is skipping the 2026 NC State Fair in response to vendor changes that could see them paying tens of thousands of dollars more in fees. Oak City co-owner Isaac Horton said the vendor changes coupled with a rising economy could dampen sales at this year’s fair as customers face higher prices.
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Skylight Inn In Ayden Has Been Chopping Whole Hogs Over Wood Since 1947
Some restaurants chase trends every season, and then there is a small barbecue counter in eastern North Carolina that has done the same simple thing for close to eight decades. The menu is short, the setup is plain, and when the day’s food runs out, the day is basically done.
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Washington’s Smoke on the Water serves up barbecue, chili, music and a pig parade
WASHINGTON, Beaufort County — The 28th annual Smoke on the Water Festival is set for Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, along the downtown Washington waterfront. The festival, presented by the Washington Noon Rotary, will feature barbecue and chili competitions, live music, vendors and family activities. Friday’s events...
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Documentary “Still I Rise” premieres detailing former Pirate baseball player’s story of resilience and inspiration
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Minges Coliseum was the site for the premiere of the documentary “Still I Rise”, depicting former ECU baseball player Parker Byrd’s road to recovery. A boating accident in 2022 resulted in Byrd losing his right leg, with the documentary showing some of his toughest moments adjusting to being an amputee. “At […]
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The Enterprise
Chicken Mull Festival returns to Bear Grass on Oct. 24
As America celebrates 250 years this year, Bear Grass is gearing up for their upcoming 13th annual Chicken Mull Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 in downtown Bear Grass. The event will feature music, antique cars, an art show and, of course, chicken mull prepared by the Bear Grass Fire Department. Chicken mull is parboiled chicken, broth, and black and red pepper, and many add a splash of hot sauce, according to chickenmullfestival.com. “Pair a pot of mull with a sleeve of crackers and dinner is ready.” The dish has been around for a while in rural eastern North Carolina, cooked in large vats over a fire. Folks in Bear Grass decided to dedicate a festival to one of its most delectable culinary dishes in 2014. They insist theirs is the original — likely born of necessity during the Great Depression as a way to make a pot of chicken go a long way. The festival has reached thousands of people over the 13 years — and introduced many to the culinary experience of eating mull with a plastic fork out of a Styrofoam cup. For some, it’s the best way to eat it. “The goal of
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🎨🌪️ Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park – Giant Spinning Sculptures Made From Junk in Wilson, NC!
Simba and I visited Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, North Carolina, one of the most unusual and colorful outdoor art attractions we've encountered during our travels! Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilson, this extraordinary two-acre park features 30 enormous kinetic sculptures constructed from discarded machinery, scrap metal, old highway signs, bicycle wheels, and countless other salvaged materials. Some of these incredible creations reach approximately 50 feet into the air, with intricate mechanical components that spin, twist, and move whenever the wind blows.
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WNCT
Downtown Washington restaurant used as filming location for upcoming movie
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar and Grill was used on Sunday as a set for an upcoming film about small-town North Carolina identity. Extras were called to Washington for the filming of a scene for “There You Are”, a film written and directed by Rain Bennett and shows the struggle between […]
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John Lawson Legacy Days brings cannon firings, exhibits and music to Grifton Museum
Cannon firings, exhibits, and music are all part of John Lawson Legacy Days at the Grifton Museum, a weekend event aimed at bringing the history of eastern Carolina to life. The event runs Friday through Sunday at the Grifton Museum on Creekshore Drive, across from Contentnea Creek. Admission is free.