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We Went, We Played and We Ate --Fun at the 53rd Annual Mullet Festival, Swansboro North Carolina

I told you a couple of weeks ago about the upcoming Mullet Festival in Swansboro, North Carolina. On Saturday I attended the 53rd annual Mullet Festival. It is one of the longest running festival in the country.

Unfortunately, I had some issues with my camera and did not get as many photos as I had hoped to get and share. I am providing a link (city data - dsobotta) to another site which has some outstanding photos of the day and the activities.

The weather was just perfect, a wonderful Eastern North Carolina fall day. The day started with a parade through downtown with Swansboro's oldest native, 97 year old Margie Conder, serving as Grand Marshall. There were beautiful floats, marching bands, scout troops, clowns and all the kinds of participants that one would expect and want in a parade. What a way to start a glorious day.

Food vendors along Front and Main streets offered everything from seafood and ribs to cotton candy. Strolling along and inhaling the aroma was a delight but who could settle for the olfactory experience when the mouth was salivating for the tasty food the vendors were cooking up. Not me, for sure.

There were beautiful arts and crafts of every imaginable kind and type and the business was brisk. Most people seemed to be carrying a bag with a purchase of some type.

Carnival games and face painting seemed to be the biggest hit with the children. They patiently waited in line squealing with pleasure when it was their turn.

The entertainment was extraordinary Saturday and Sunday and the crowd was enthusiastic and appreciative of the musicians who willingly and graciously signed autographs, posed for photos and mingled with the festival attendees.

The sound of laughter and smiles on the faces of parents and children attested to the success of the day.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist

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Posted by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist on 10/18/2007 11:29 AM

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15 Comments on We Went, We Played and We Ate --Fun at the 53rd Annual Mullet Festival, Swansboro North Carolina

Hi Cynthia,

It sounds like it was a great time...you've been having awesome weather there lately too. It's wonderful that Margie could be the grand marshal of the parade!

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10/18/2007 12:07 PM

by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)

Careful with those treats Cynthia! You don't want to have to squeeze into your pretty pink suit!! ;-)

10/18/2007 01:54 PM

by Portland Oregon Real Estate Broker * Jennifer Bukaty * (RE/MAX equity group, inc.)

Hi Cynthia- what fun! I'm sure you thoroughly enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog!

10/18/2007 03:31 PM

by No Longer Active Albany & Brownsville OR Real Estate (No Longer Active)

Hello Jo,
Yes, it was a good day and our weather has been outstanding. We just need rain but not as badly here as inland.

10/18/2007 03:44 PM

by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

Hi Jennifer,
For sure! And if that happened, I might lose my main squeeze! LOL

10/18/2007 04:00 PM

by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

Hello Alecia,
Yes, it was loads of fun and brought lots of money to the area. Great combination! Thank you for visiting and commenting.

10/18/2007 08:45 PM

by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

Cynthia, it sounds like you had a wonderful time! You know how I feel about fairs, I'm sorry they're pretty much over for the most part now :( There's one I didn't even post yet---my own little fair. Thank you for sharing your day.

10/18/2007 09:40 PM

by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City)

Hi Cynthia,

Looks like it was lots of fun. Sorry your camera was giving you trouble. I was hoping for some real-life mullet sightings. I see some good ones around here every now and then. So how was the fish?

10/18/2007 09:57 PM

by Southport NC Real Estate - Vicki Burton- Buyer's Agent (Loggerhead Realty-Southport, North Carolina)

How frustrating about the camera. You probably took some great shots too! Sounds like a really fun fair!

10/18/2007 10:36 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Cynthia...this is so funny! But, I didn't see one mullet in the photos. Were there many there? Oh how I love NC!

10/19/2007 07:45 AM

by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)

Hello Carole,
It was a fun day and they are winding down here too. I enjoyed sharing, just sorry I did not have more photos but the link does here great ones for anyone interested in looking. Thank you.

Hi Vicki,
Sorry to disappoint you but as I said, I had camera issues. There is a photo in the link of the festival fish. Thanks for coming by.

Hello Joan,
Very frustrating, indeed! Actually, I realized I had problems before I shot very many photos. :0( . These festivals are so much fun, especially when you have an enthusiastic kid along. I appreciate your visit and comments.

10/19/2007 03:29 PM

by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

Hello Diane,
The mullet being celebrated at this festival is a fish. Did you think it was the "haircut"? If so don't feel badly, you are not alone. Thanks for stopping by.

10/19/2007 03:31 PM

by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

Cynthia - It sounds like a fabulous event. Thanks for serving up the sights and smells!

10/20/2007 10:51 AM

by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

Hi Cynthia, Wasn't it a perfect day to be outside in our beautiful NC. Sounds like a lot of fun was had by all!

Ginger

10/21/2007 09:32 AM

by Wilmington NC Real Estate Ginger & Roger Sala Keller Williams (Keller Williams Wilmington North Carolina)

Hello Tom,
Yes a great event that bring the community together as well as bringing in a lot of money to the town. Thanks for coming by.

Hello Ginger & Roger,
How much longer can this wonderful weather continue. I am getting very spoiled.

10/21/2007 01:57 PM

by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

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