FAQ
1. When is the Festival?
The Festival officially opens on Friday at NOON for vendors on the waterfront. NO ADMISSION. FREE!!! This year the dates and times are as follows:
October 5, 2012 ~ FRIDAY
NOON -11pm
VENDORS OPEN and Main Stage
Rides Open at 2pm
Sea Fair Open
October 6, 2012~ SATURDAY
10am-11pm
Vendors & Rides
All Stages & Children’s Area
Sea Fair Open
FIREWORKS at 9pm over the water!
October 7, 2012~ SUNDAY
11pm-5pm
Vendors & Rides Open
RIDE ALL DAY FOR $25 sponsored by XBOX/Kinect
All Stages & Children’s Area
Sea Fair Open
2. Where can I park?
FREE parking is offered at the NC State Port with a free shuttle Saturday & Sunday only to and from the Festival grounds. The shuttles leaves from the state port and carries festival-goers to 3rd Street. The shuttle runs from 9am – 10pm on Saturday and 11am – 6pm on Sunday. Other lots around the footwall area are operated by community groups with most charging a daily fee to park. We urge you NOT to park on side streest or allys surrounding the festival. Vehichles parked illegally will be towed at owners expense.
3. Do you offer handicap parking? Handicap parking spaces are available on N. 7th Street, east side. There is a traffic signal and assisted pedestrian crossing to accomodate our attendees with special needs. Additional handicapped accessible parking is available at the North Carolina Port on Saturday and Sunday with a handicapped accessible shuttle to bring visitors to the festival.
4. What if I need extra cash?
There are ATM machines located at 9th Street at First Citizens Bank and at 8th & Arendell Street at Wachovia Bank.
5. Are pets allowed at the Festival?
Over the last twenty-four years, the number of people visiting the Festival has steadily grown. Over the past several years, the Festival has noticed a dramatic increase in the number of pets. Most of these pets are well behaved, but some were not. In order to ensure the safety of our patrons and of the pets, please leave pets at home.
6. Where can I stay during festival weekend?
Please refer to our accommodations page for recommended properties for our guests.
7. Where can I find more information?
Updates are available on our Facebook and Twitter pages – The North Carolina Seafood Festival.
