2025
North Carolina Shell Show
2025 Shell Show
Crystal Coast Civic Center
3505 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557
(located on the Intercoastal Waterway, just across the street from
Carteret General Hospital)
The North Carolina Shell Club (NCSC) will host its annual Shell Show at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Fri., May 2 – Sun., May 4, 2025. The family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to learn about native North Carolina shells, meet other collectors, visit shell art and scientific displays, and purchase shells from around the world. Visitors enjoy a collaborative day with shell club members and receive a complimentary shell with each paid admission.
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.
Exhibitors and volunteers will be provided complimentary passes for the duration of the show.
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 is 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.
Shell Show Banquet Information
MAY 3
Crystal Coast Civic Center
3505 Arendell St
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Bar Opens at 6:00 PM
Beer $3.00, Wine $5.00
Dinner at 6:30 PM
Tickets: $45.00/ per person
Banquet Reservation deadline:
Wednesday April 25, 2025
Buffet Menu
Chicken Picata
Slice beef loin with light au jus
Vegetarian Entrée: Baked Ziti
Home Style Smashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Garden Salad
Yeast Roles
Lemon pound Cake
Iced Chocolate Cake
Sweet Tea, Unsweetened Tea, Water
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Food and snacks will be available during the show for exhibitors, dealers and volunteers throughout the event. In the past many of our members have generously contributed prepared dishes, salads, desserts, snack foods, fruit, drinks, coffee, half & half, serving supplies such as plastic utensils, napkins and paper towels and plates.
Contact Jeannette Tysor with your planned contribution (so we know what we need to buy) or with questions. If you are unable to bring something, please consider a cash conation.
Jeannette Tysor or Diana Yeames
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