Directions to Croaker Festival
By Car:
NC Highway 55 ends in Oriental, where it becomes Broad Street.
From New Bern, cross the bridge on the Neuse River and follow NC Highway 55 to Pamlico County. Stay on Highway 55, through Grantsboro and Bayboro.
From Greenville or Little Washington, follow NC Highway 17 to Bridgeton (towards New Bern). In Bridgeton, turn left onto Mill Street, then right onto E Street. Follow E Street to the end, and then turn left onto Blueberry Lane. Follow Blueberry Lane to NC Highway 55 and turn left.
By Ferry:
The North Carolina Ferry system provides free ferry service to and from
Cherry Branch (near Havelock) several times daily.
Click here for Ferry Schedule
By Water:
Oriental is located near the confluence of the Neuse River and Pamlico
Sound on the Intracoastal Waterway. Several marinas can be found within
walking or cycling distance to the Croaker Festival site. If your choice is to anchor out, you will find several protected spots.