Swamp Loggers and shrimp at the Cape Fear Shrimpfest!

06/25/2011

Organizers say the 4th annual Cape Fear Shrimpfest was the best one yet!

The Logging Chef Dave Mueller and the gang were there from The Discovery Channel's Swamp Loggers...so was New Hanover County Chairman Jonathan Barfield and two of his lovely daughters! I was particularly honored to help cut the ribbon for the amazing event!

The Cape Fear Presbyterian Church put on the event. All proceeds go to the Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth and Families. I worked with foster kids in Missouri, and it's unreal how a little love, support and commitment will change the life of a child who's experienced unimaginable struggles. The home is charged with saving our children by supporting them for practically as long as the kids will allow. Some of them are even in college, living in dorm-style housing on site. Now that is something I've never heard of... and it is tremendous commitment!

Comments

Walt G

06/25/2011 6:43pm

It was the best sorry for those who didnt make it, food fun and friends

Sandy D

06/25/2011 7:08pm

Shrimpfest sounds good! Mmmmm

Eileen

06/25/2011 11:13pm

please, it was ok, the line was toooooo long and too hot for the small plate of shrimp that cost $8 bucks. And may I say only one line when two or more were obviously needed. The drink guy was rude to the customers. The music was good and the guy telling war stories was great. Kudos to the woman who stood out in the hot sun and was provided NO shade, for keeping watch over the water slide. This event could have been managed better, a whole lot better.

Janet C

06/26/2011 3:05am

The food was good but the line was long!

Cindy

06/26/2011 4:50pm

It was a fabulous event on a very hot day! All the kids were having a grat time, some folks did other activities while the line went down. When you consider that well over 3000 people came out in a spam of 2 hours and the shrimp was lfresh, and not precooked, I say the folks did a very good job getting you HOT shrimp fries, and hush puppies. But, the main thing was it was to benefit the children. Your contribution will make a difference in the life of a child. I am sure the committee wanted to please you, not tee you off, so please be forgiving and come back next year where I am sure there will many more lines to accommodate the nice folks that support the cause.

Charles S

06/26/2011 11:59pm

Sounds like it was fun. ...

Susan

06/30/2011 3:19pm

It was a blast! A great turn out for a great cause. I can expect to wait in a line for shrimp cooked to order. Much better than the pre-cook, sitting around getting soggy shrimp.

James 1:19-20 reminds me of you, Eileen. Maybe next year you can volunteer to help instead of just complain.

Cape Fear Shrimpfest Planning Team link

07/12/2011 5:16pm

Join The 2011 Cape Fear Shrimpfest Planning Team For A Wrap Up Session this Sunday, July 16th

(EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTENED)

First off, a big THANK YOU to all of the folks that participated and attended this year Cape Fear Shrimpfest. Without the hard work, dedication, support and faith this event would have never started 4 years ago. Each year the event has grown bigger and better each year.

If you attended this year's 4th Annual Cape Fear Shrimpfest or if you are interested in being a part of the 5th Annual Cape Fear Shrimpfest please plan on attending the wrap up meeting this Sunday, July 16th at 12:30pm in the church sanctuary. We will discuss this years Cape Fear Shrimpfest and set the date for the 5th Annual Cape Fear Shrimpfest. We will also set upcoming meeting dates and time for next years Shrimpfest. We hope you can join us this Sunday as we start planning for next year!

See You Sunday!

2011 Cape Fear Shrimpfest Planning Team

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. (James 1:5-6)