Annual Grifton Shad Pre-Festival

The Grifton Shad Festival is one of the most time-honored and longest running festivals in all of North Carolina. Come out and enjoy several days of Down East Hospitality. Most events are held on the weekend.

Schedule of Events:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: The Great Contentnea Creek Duck Race - $5.00 - $100.00

Come to the Town Landing and/or Outlook Park. If you're planning to participate in the kayak race, bring your kayak and a life jacket.