MAD Chapters: Morehead City (NC)

MAD 2020 Morehead City Cancelled
It is with great disappointment that we announce that MAD 2020 Morehead City is cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The pandemic presents an event such as ours with a new and unprecedented challenge. By its very nature, MAD is a social event – requiring shore volunteers, skippers, vendors and our troops to be in close proximity. So, in a pandemic, where “social distancing” is seen as the most significant way of limiting the spread of the virus, events such as ours are clearly a no-go.

What the future holds for MHC: We were very excited about holding the 2020 event and are very disappointed. But as our Chapter President says “…we plan to pack 2 years of pent up energy into an incredible 2021 event…”, and we plan on focusing our energies on the future.

So, please put June 4th and 5th, 2021 on your calendars and plan on joining us as volunteers, skippers, donors and supporting businesses to help make MHC 2021 a memorable event for those who sacrifice so much on our behalf.

Hank Pomeranz

MAD 2018 Morehead City was June 2.
MAD Morehead City Site Map
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Morehead City NC is MAD’s flagship event. Hosting more Troops to date than any of our other events combined, and offering a large multitude of family activities since 2009. MAD is the third largest event in Morehead City, only behind the Seafood Festival and the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.

Jaycee Park Waterfront

This event started in 2006 hosted by Coast Guard Station Ft. Macon, and in 2008 moving into Morehead City. MAD 2013 was one of the largest events, hosting 111 boats, two head boats the Continental Shelf and Carolina Princess, and numerous tour boats. Over 500 Troops fished that event.

The Captain and Volunteer meetings are held in Jaycee Park the Friday evening before the event and then we adjourn to City Park for the cookout and some door prizes.

Event day we start VERY early in the morning getting Troops ready, boats boarded, and away fishing. Family Activities gets underway, when the boats return the catch is cleaned and then the stories of the one that got away are exchanged. Everyone then gathers to feast on the cookout featuring Murphy Brown Pork Chop Steaks”.

Family Activities for Morehead City can include:

Kids coloring books and sidewalk chalk.
Kids dock side fishing derby.
Family boat rides.
One hour family fishing trips in nearby harbor.
Carrot Island Wild Pony boat tour.
Pirate Revenge ship where kids get to dress like pirates and shoot water cannons and a smaller renegade pirate boat.
Dunk tank.
Free hot dog and hamburger lunch.
Free snacks – popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones.
Free face painting.
Corn hole and other games.
Park with slides and swings.
Live music with bands and DJ.
DJ at City Park.
Selfie assistant volunteers will help use your device for taking your picture.

We can’t do it with just a few people, there are throngs of volunteers needed to help make a successful event run smooth. Did we mention the food! Hobo Junction as they are affectionately known crank out some of the best barbecue and fixings ever.

Dozens and dozens of donors help feed the heroes and their families with donations of food, drinks, ice, merchandise, tools, you name it!

Join us in helping our mission of: One, Simple, Thanks!

MAD MOREHEAD CITY CHAPTER SPONSORS

MAD Morehead City would like to recognize our sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible. These businesses and individuals recognize and appreciate the sacrifices of our troops and their families and they prove it by providing funds and/or services to insure our event is a success.

Smithfield Foods