Operation North State (ONS) and its numerous and generous supporters and volunteers are calling on….
Operation North State (ONS) and its numerous and generous supporters and volunteers are calling on North Carolina’s People, Places, Products and Pride (especially in the Oak Island/Southport/Brunswick County Beach Communities) to help support the upcoming 10th Annual Peer Fishin’ Festival. The Festival will be held Monday, October 20, through Friday, October 24 (rain or shine) on the Oak Island Fishing Pier.
Operation North State, the Oak Island Fishing Pier, and the community will host 500-550 folks (wounded warriors/DVets, their respective guests, sponsors, pier mates, and volunteers) over the five days of fun, fishing, and fellowship.
According to Operation North State’s Founder/Volunteer, Terry Snyder, “The event is being held at the request of the wounded warriors/DVets that have fished in ONS’ Top Shelf Fishin’ Festivals throughout the state the past thirteen years. The Peer Fishin’ Festival is one of seven such Fishin’ Festivals hosted throughout North Carolina in 2025 by ONS. The wounded warriors/DVets are so excited to have the opportunity to return to Oak Island this year and include their families and friends in the Festival as well.”
The 10th Annual Peer Fishin’ Festival is free to wounded warriors/DVets and their respective guests. Each wounded warrior/DVet and their respective guests will receive free daily fishing passes, a t-shirt, fishing equipment (if needed), refreshments, lunch, and now dinner is provided, too. For wounded warriors/DVets who wish to participate, send an email to mailbox@operationnorthstate.com or call (336) 764-5967. Provide your name, email address, telephone number, and what North Carolina town you call home.
ONS is requesting assistance and participation in the Festival as follows:
(1) A few spots are still available for wounded warriors/DVets to attend.
(2) Serve as a Pier Mate: assist a group of wounded warriors/DVets on the pier.
(3) Donate products, services, and/or cash for the dinner, snacks, beverages, and prizes.
(4) Provide a covered dish for the weekly breakfasts, lunches, and/or snacks.
(5) Come visit the pier on October 20-24 and cheer on these Special Americans.
(6) If you have a “Super Senior” Veteran in your life, please bring him/her to the pier for a few hours any day of the week to visit with fellow veterans.
For additional information and/or to show your support, contact Terry Snyder, ONS Founder/Volunteer, at mailbox@operationnorthstate.com or call (336) 764-5967.
