2008 Ocrafolk Festival
Posted by Ocracoke Islander at 6/4/2008 10:42 AM and is filed under uncategorized 
If you are going to be in the area this weekend it will be hard to miss the 9th Annual Ocrafolk Festival. This year the festival dates are June 6-8. Many people come just for the festival. It is a very interesting and fun event that seems to draw more people each year. Many local and not so local musicians, artists and craftspeople participate. The festival committee has put together a very informative flyer that is available most anywhere on the island. There is information about many participants and a full schedule of events. Most of the stages and booths are located on School Road and historical Howard Street. Some events will be held at the Ocracoke Community Center on Highway 12.
This year's festival is dedicated to Mr. Roy Parsons who passed away September 1, 2007. Roy was an entertainer (musician, storyteller, friend to all). There are many performances and booths scheduled this year...too many to list here but I will list some of the highlights.
The festival kicks off Friday, June 8, beginning at 6 PM at the Ocracoke Community Center with a "Meet The Performer" potluck (please bring your favorite dish to share). Following dinner is the Ocrafolk Festival Live Auction at 7:30. After the auction there will be a performance by a new Ocracoke group, Baby Dee and Free Moustache.
Enjoy the performances and peruse the exhibits on Saturday beginning at 9 AM. The rain location for Saturday's events will be the Ocracoke School gym for some events and Deepwater Theater for others. Info can be found at the Ocrafolk Information Booth. A Silent Auction is being held all day next to the Information Booth. Saturday evening at 8 PM the Traditional Ocracoke Squaredance will be held in the Ocracoke School gym. (Easy to learn and open to all!) There will also be performances Saturday evening at Deepwater Theater and the Ocracoke Community Center.
Sunday morning kicks off with a Gospel Sing at 9:30 AM at the Live Oak Stage on School Road. After church services there will be more performances. The rain location for Sunday will be the Ocracoke Community Center because the Ocracoke School Class of 2008 will be graduating in the school gym on Sunday evening. Congratulations, Seniors!!!!
You can learn more about the Ocrafolk Festival and the Ocrafolk School here.
I am sorry to say that I have to work pretty much all weekend and will most likely not be able to attend the festival this year. I am hoping that if any of my co-workers are able to go they will take lots of photos for me to post. The photos posted below are from past festivals and were "borrowed" from the Ocrafolk Festival website. Some were taken by Ann Ehringhaus and some were taken by Mary Haggerty (Ocracoke Photo). I have used them without permission but hope that I will not be prosecuted as I am doing a little free advertising for the festival and 2 talented photographers.
Come on out and enjoy the 2008 Ocrafolk Festival! You will be glad you came!
This year's festival is dedicated to Mr. Roy Parsons who passed away September 1, 2007. Roy was an entertainer (musician, storyteller, friend to all). There are many performances and booths scheduled this year...too many to list here but I will list some of the highlights.
The festival kicks off Friday, June 8, beginning at 6 PM at the Ocracoke Community Center with a "Meet The Performer" potluck (please bring your favorite dish to share). Following dinner is the Ocrafolk Festival Live Auction at 7:30. After the auction there will be a performance by a new Ocracoke group, Baby Dee and Free Moustache.
Enjoy the performances and peruse the exhibits on Saturday beginning at 9 AM. The rain location for Saturday's events will be the Ocracoke School gym for some events and Deepwater Theater for others. Info can be found at the Ocrafolk Information Booth. A Silent Auction is being held all day next to the Information Booth. Saturday evening at 8 PM the Traditional Ocracoke Squaredance will be held in the Ocracoke School gym. (Easy to learn and open to all!) There will also be performances Saturday evening at Deepwater Theater and the Ocracoke Community Center.
Sunday morning kicks off with a Gospel Sing at 9:30 AM at the Live Oak Stage on School Road. After church services there will be more performances. The rain location for Sunday will be the Ocracoke Community Center because the Ocracoke School Class of 2008 will be graduating in the school gym on Sunday evening. Congratulations, Seniors!!!!
You can learn more about the Ocrafolk Festival and the Ocrafolk School here.
I am sorry to say that I have to work pretty much all weekend and will most likely not be able to attend the festival this year. I am hoping that if any of my co-workers are able to go they will take lots of photos for me to post. The photos posted below are from past festivals and were "borrowed" from the Ocrafolk Festival website. Some were taken by Ann Ehringhaus and some were taken by Mary Haggerty (Ocracoke Photo). I have used them without permission but hope that I will not be prosecuted as I am doing a little free advertising for the festival and 2 talented photographers.
Come on out and enjoy the 2008 Ocrafolk Festival! You will be glad you came!
The festival this year was ok. Not as good as previous years that we have attended. The one thing missing was the band Carolina Still. Also, too many performers are on at the same time. It is hard to enjoy all groups that are there. The festival should be spread out more than just 2 days.
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I thought the festival was great. Hot weather wilted folks a bit, but the amount of effort put out for a free festival was amazing. It has such a small town feel but showcases some 'big town' talent.
Mallomar was smashing! :o)
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Glad you guys had fun. It was nice to see you. I wish I didn't have to work so much. Sorry I didn't get a chance to visit. Take care.
Terry
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