The North Carolina Seafood Festival was recently named on of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. This is the second time The North Carolina Seafood Festival has received this honor since it beginning in 1987.
"This Top 20 Events represent the best festivals the Southeast has to offer. Events that win this honor benefit from the widespread exposure and prestige that being named a Top 20 Event affords," says Stephanie Brown-Newton, STS Coordinator of the Top 20 Events Program. The Southeast Tourism Society was founded in 1983 and is dedicated to the promotion and development of tourism. To be nominated for the Top 20 Events list, and event must be in at least it's 3rd year and have a minimum attendance of 1000.

"We are very honored to have been selected as a Top 20 Event," says, Sarah Weinhold, NCSF Director. "This recognition will not only benefit the NCSF but the County, the Coastal area, and the Seafood Industry as well. This list is publicized on Television radio stations throughout the US and Canada. It is also noted in numerous magazines, newspapers, AAA's, and other areas as well. Needless to say we are pleased with this recognition."