Student Government Association plans April 5 festival | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    Live bands, a car show, arts and crafts and an appearance by the actor who played Cooter on a popular television show are just some of the events scheduled for Gullfest, a spring festival planned for Beaufort County Community College from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 5.

    Sponsored by the BCCC Student Government Association, Gullfest is a fund-raising event for the association and the dozen clubs and associations on the college campus.

    A portion of the proceeds from Gullfest will be donated to BCCC's Digital Sign Campaign.

    Named for the BCCC mascot seagull, Gullfest is also intended to "enhance the connection between the college and the community it serves by inviting the public to visit the college campus," according to Student Activities Coordinator Theresa Edwards, chairman of the event.

    The admission fee is $1 per person with children 12 years old and younger admitted free of charge. The admission fee for children 12 years old and younger to the children's area, is $5 for one child, $8 for two children and $10 for three or more children per family.

    As part of Gullfest, the BCCC Automotive Club is sponsoring a car show that will bring vintage and modern cars, trucks and motorcycles from throughout the Southeast along with Ben Jones, the actor who played Cooter Davenport on the television show Dukes of Hazzard. A disc jockey will have music for car show attendees.

    Three local musical groups that will appeal to a variety of musical tastes are scheduled to perform beginning at 9 a.m. Musicians K-OS (pronounced "chaos'), Lo-Lock will perform in the morning followed by the Flatland Zingers in the afternoon.

    The children's area, dubbed Little Gulls' Zone, will feature a fossil dig sponsored by PotashCorp Aurora, two bouncing castles, home-made paper hats and several trucks, first responder vehicles, farm equipment and other vehicles to explore.

    Teen-agers and adults will enjoy a Paintball competition sponsored by the N.C. National Guard.

    Throughout the day, Gullfest attendees can enjoy a picnic from salads and sandwiches purchased from the College Grill, hot dogs purchased from Men of Success and popcorn, soft drinks and other snacks on sale by the Student Government Association.

    BCCC student, faculty and staff groups are planning a variety of activities that will appeal to all age groups including a yard sale, cake walk, strategy games competition and more.

    Local arts and crafts vendors will have a variety of hand-made and home-grown items for sale including wooden items, jewelry, handbags, herbs, scented candles, watercolors and wreaths. Other items for sale will include kitchenware items from Aunt Sara's Kitchen and shaved ice.

    For more information about Gullfest, including information about vendor spaces or sponsorship opportunities, contact Theresa Edwards, Gullfest chairman, at (252) 940-6217.


    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.