October 3, 2024 — The 38th annual North Carolina Seafood Festival is returning to Morehead City this weekend. The N.C. Department of Agriculture said events like this really help connect the community with the state’s vital seafood production industry.
North Carolina’s seafood industry contributes nearly $300 million and thousands of jobs to the state’s economy. The NC Seafood Festival’s Executive Director, Virginia Yopp said the festival is all about getting back to the roots of the North Carolina community.
“It’s really what it’s about. You know, it’s about seafood from this area. We have a diverse diversification of fish that is unlike anywhere else.”
Yopp said one way that the festival is showcasing local seafood providers is through Got To Be NC verification.