Friday, Sept. 18

Friday night before the festival, there is a chef-prepared five course dinner that highlights local seafood. this artfully prepared event offers optional wine pairing, carefully selected for each course. in the past, the festival also has offered public chats and presentations on such timely subjects like hurricane preparedness. check back during summer for anything planned on friday.

seafood under the stars

Chef prepared five course dinner with optional wine pairing featuring locally sourced seafood.

Frday September 18, 2026 Hatteras Civic Center Tickets: $60 each, $80 with wine pairing To purchase reserve seating online:

https://form.jotform.com/221686054228154

This event is limited to 100 seats. For more information email hatterasuninterrupted@gmail.com

Menu from 2025 event

Friday at Docks

Friday Schedule

Set against the working harbor, the venue frames a celebration of the fleet’s craft, from loading piers to glistening decks.

Located along the historic waterfront, the festival spot welcomes families, crews, and visitors to watch skippers, nets, and the rhythm of tide and trade.

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A waterfront stage anchors the day, with shipwrights, market stalls, and demonstrations that honor decades of fishing traditions along the docks.

The quay winds along the harbor, offering seating, shade, and vantage points for watching boats return with the day’s catch.

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Family-friendly stages pop with live music, cooking demonstrations, and net-handling workshops for curious visitors of all ages along the waterfront.

From the pier to the tidal pools, attendees explore boat tours, crew stories, and traditional fishery trades showcased by local enterprises.

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A sheltered waterfront plaza hosts demonstrations, gear displays, and storytelling corners where fishers recount decades on the water.

Visitors wander along the historic docks, catching glimpses of working boats, cranes, and the daily cadence of unloading at the slip.

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The festival grounds sit beside the harbor’s edge, with shade trees, benches, and information booths about local fleets.

Boat harborside lanes offer viewing platforms, whale watching vantage points, and guided strolls along the working waterfront.

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Evening programs include net-mending demos, rope-work exhibitions, and traditional song circles near the main stage.

Dockside paths weave through ticket booths, food stalls, and craft displays, inviting passersby to meet fishermen and hear stories.

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The main stage overlooks the water, where crews share tall tales and music blends with the scent of salt and spray.

On the harbor walk, visitors meet skippers, inspect gear, and watch gulls circle above nets drying in the sun.

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Our dockside venues celebrate the craft with live demonstrations, from rope splicing to hull cleaning, in a hands-on style.

The waterfront trail connects fishing docks to market sheds, guiding families through equipment displays and crew conversations.

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The venue features interactive demonstrations of line handling, hauling techniques, and boat maintenance, narrated by veteran mariners.

Along the docks, visitors can sample seafood bites, meet fishers, and learn about sustainable practices from longshoremen.