BEER & WINE GARDEN

Located next to the Main Stage at the far end of the field, the beer and wine garden is a shady spot with cold drinks on a hot summer day. “Big Green,” as we affectionately call the Budweiser truck, has four taps that keep flowing with Bud, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and a specialty beer that changes from year to year. At only $3 for a 16 oz. cup it’s one of the best bargains on the field. And talk about location, location, location! If you could get any closer to the music you’d be playing in the band!

If your taste gravitates towards the grape plan to visit the wine bar operated by Duplin Winery. If they make it you can sample it, buy it and enjoy it right there under our big tent. This is the 7th time we’ve partnered with Duplin to produce a specialty wine for our festival. This year’s offering, “Stone Bay Blush” is a semi-dry table wine. Not only is it great alone or with a meal, it makes a perfect gift for those out-of-town friends and relatives.

Residents and visitors alike have been collecting our festival wines since we rolled out our first commemorative bottle of “Shrimply Red” in 2003. It proved to be so popular that we continued working with Duplin to create special formulations for every festival. Shrimply Red begat Watermen’s White, Ms. Bernice’s Bubbly, New River Red, Wild Caught White and Reel Red.

We bottle limited quantities specifically for the Shrimp Festival. And because they’re specially formulated for our festival once they’re gone - they’re gone. We sell out every year so don’t wait too long after it becomes available or you’ll be buying it on E-bay!

We’re looking forward to seeing you at our beer and wine tent. Just a reminder: you must enjoy your beverage of choice within the fenced area. And, we ID EVERYBODY (even if you’re celebrating your 90th birthday) so come prepared with a photo ID. Have fun, but drink responsibly and have a designated driver. We want you back next year, safe and sound!

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