SHELL SHOW: GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION

 

 

2025 Shell Show

 

 

SHOW LOCATION

Crystal Coast Civic Center
3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(located on the Intercoastal Waterway, just across the street from
Carteret General Hospital )

 

 

NOTICE: THE DATES FOR THE 2025 SHELL SHOW
WILL BE May 2, 3, & 4, 2025

 

Annual Shell Show

 

While the rules and categories for 2025 will in all probability remain generally the same, there be some changes in a few instances. Be sure to refer to the 2025 Shell Show Prospectus for any information regarding rules or exhibits (Available under Application Tab after January 2025) Any questions should be directed to John Timmerman, Shell Show Co-Chair.

 

SHOW HOURS

Dealer's Set-up: Thursday, May 1, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Exhibitor's Set-up: May 1, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Judging: Thursday, May 1, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00. p.m.
Open to the Public:
-----Friday, May 2, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-----Saturday, May 3, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-----Sunday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Banquet: Saturday, May 3, 6:30 p.m.

Show Strike: Sunday, May 4, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 

Exhibitors will receive an instruction and orientation packet prior to the show including directions to Convention Center and where/how to unload their exhibits.

 

Admission Charges for 2024:

ADULTS - $5.00
SENIORS & MILITARY- $3.00
CHILDREN - ADMITTED FREE

 

Exhibitors and volunteers will be provided complimentary passes for the duration of the show.

 

 

ENTRY DEADLINES

ALL Applications are due by MARCH 16, 2025
NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

 

Entries may be mailed, emailed or hand-delivered to the Show
Co-Chair, John Timmerman, but must be in his hands by posted deadlines

 

SHELL SHOW Co-CHAIR

John Timmerman

ncshellclub@gmail.com

Karlynn Morgan

karlynnmorgan@earthlink.net

         

ELIGIBILITY

Entry is open to anyone submitting an application. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no entry fee.

 

ACCESS


Exhibitors and vendors will receive a detailed map showing the location of the Civic Center, noting the loading dock, public parking lots and exhibitor parking approximately two weeks before the show.

 

SPACE

It has the policy of the North Carolina Shell Show not to limit space for any exhibit. If you do have a large exhibit we recommend you check to see if we have room for your required length.
It is our goal to continue welcoming all entries but it is imperative that exhibitors wishing to enter large exhibits reserve their space as early as possible.

 

The entire 2025 Shell Show Prospectus may be obtained by clicking on the "Application" Tab above or from John Timmerman, Shell Show Co-Chair at the contact information shown above after January 2025.

 

John Timmerman's Article: Select components of a shell show exhibit

SEE A PRIMER FOR BUILDING
A SHELL SHOW EXHIBIT!

Click on shell for presentation