Roughly 90 minutes east of Wilmington is one of the nation’s largest Marine Base- Camp Lejeune.
Roughly 90 minutes west of Wilmington is one of the nation’s largest Army Post- Fort Liberty (formally Fort Bragg.)
Living in the shadows of two military installations it should be no surprise that the Cape Fear region has a deep love and respect for those who served. And one way we say “thank you,” is a fishing competition held every year in Oak Island.
The 8th Annual Peer Fishin’ Festival for wounded warriors and disabled veterans will take place on the Oak Island fishing pier between Monday, Oct. 23th through Friday, Oct. 27 (rain or shine!)
The event is put on every year by an organization called Operation North State. Competing is free to wounded warriors and disabled veterans and their respective guests. Each participant will receive free daily fishing passes, provided fishing equipment (if needed) and refreshments and lunch is provided too.
The Peer Fishin’ Festival will feature special themes and activities throughout the week; the current planned activities are the display of a large American Flag by the Oak Island Fire Department’s ladder truck, attendance of service and companion dogs, hosting super-senior veterans, music, kite flying, and a North Carolina Day.
It is not too late, to sign up. For additional information or to volunteer, contact Terry Snyder at mailbox@operationnorthstate.com or call 336.764.5967.