2008 Financial Sponsors

Financial donations are one the of primary sources of funding for the festival. The Ocrafolk Festival is housed under the Ocracoke Preservation Society, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All contributions to the festival are tax-deductible. To find out how to add your support to Ocrafolk 2008, please click here & also contact the Ocrafolk Festival Coordinator.

Below is a list of the community businesses and organizations that made contributions in support of the Festival in 2008. We sincerely thank all of them and encourage you to show your support of all of these groups for their interest in the Ocracoke community.


Golden Oyster Sponsors -- $1000 or more
Ocracoke Civic and Business Association
The Ocrafolk Festival is sponsored in part by the Hyde County Occupancy Board, the Ocracoke Civic and Business Association, and in turn by the generous businesses that support this non-profit organization. By supporting the members of the Civic Association you are helping to support us!
To find out who they are, visit OC&BA web site at www.ocracokevillage.com
Beaufort Arts Council
NC Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
Visit their websites at
www.beaufortcountyartscouncil.org
www.ncarts.org
www.nea.gov
East Carolina Bank
The East Carolina Bank (ECB) has come a long way since a group of local community leaders first started a small bank in Engelhard (Hyde County),
North Carolina in 1920.
Today, ECB is a regional leader with 23 locations serving thirteen counties and its philosophy has not changed – the best banking products, from a friendly-knowledgeable staff, while supporting the community.
A key part of its mission is to be a good neighbor and help the needs of its communities. In recognition of this commitment, ECB was honored as one of the ten "Most Generous Companies in America" by Newman's Own, Inc. and George Magazine in 1998.

Besides traditional banking services such as FREE checking, FREE online banking with Bill Pay, Savings, CD’s, IRA’s, Home Equity Lines and Business Services, ECB also provides mortgages, insurance services through the Bank’s licensed agents, and investment and brokerage services offered through a third-party broker-dealer.
Listed on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “ECBE”, more information can be found by visiting their website at www.ecbbancorp.com .
Austin City Limits Cottage, Finley Austin.
“The house with the owl in the yard.
Enjoy Ocracoke in this unique historical home. The kitchen portion of this home was once a part of the old "Pamlico Inn." Step just outside your door for a stroll through "Springer's Point" Nature Preserve where you'll find a grove of old live oaks, and plenty of "beach" at the edge of the Sound. Many thanks to Finley Austin for this sponsorship!
Visit their webpage by clicking on this link to find out more from Blue Heron Realty
“The house with the owl in the yard”
Available through www.blueheronvacations.com
For more information visit their website at www.ocracokeislandrealty.com
Ed & Susan Norvell
Ocean Atlantic Rentals was formed in 1979 by Greg and Eden Honeycutt. Early on, this couple saw a need in the community for Outer Banks visitors in search of baby items & beach equipment, which has grown into a rental equipment business that offers everything from bikes and kayaks, to wedding and event rentals. The Event Rental division (added in 2002), offers tents, tables & chairs, dance-floors and lighting to wedding & event planners from Ocracoke to Corolla.
This "good idea" has grown into a successful rental company with 4 store locations and a strong desire to help in the community. Ocean Atlantic Rentals was named "2002 Small Business of the Year" by the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce.
Please visit www.OceanAtlanticRentals.com and www.OBXevent.com for more info
Donald Davis Storyteller Logo
Donald Davis Storyteller, Inc. Absolutely hilarious and unpredictable as well as emotionally reviving. Catch Ocracoke Island's own Donald at this year's festival!
For more information contact www.ddavisstoryteller.com
Listen to Ocracoke's own Molasses Creek at the Ocrafolk Festival or at Deepwater Theater on Ocracoke all summer long!
For more information contact www.molassescreek.com
Ocracoke Needle and Thread Club
Supporting the festival with an Ocrafolk Quilt Raffle
For more information contact www.ocracokepreservation.org
Ocrafolk Festival Spring and Fall Fundraising Concerts
Raising over $4000 during Thanksgiving and Easter weekends this last year!

Silver Sponsors -- $500 or more
Tideland EMC
Tideland EMC Serving the Ocracoke, the Outer Banks, and Eastern Carolina.
Visit their website at www.tidelandemc.com
SYSCO Food Services of Hampton Roads. SYSCO has been a longtime supplier of restaurants and stores on Ocracoke Island.
Visit their website at www.syscohamptonroads.com

Performer Sponsorships -- $250
Dean and Betty Russell
Sponsoring the Barnraisers
Additional Financial Sponsors
The Greater Hyde County Chamber of Commerce
Serving both Mainland Hyde County and Ocracoke, the Hyde County Chamber was organized in 1989 for the purpose of promoting economic development and tourism and advancing the commercial, industrial, and civic interests of Hyde County, NC and its trade area.
Design Associates II
Design Associates has been designing vernacular coastal homes on the Outer Banks and Ocracoke Island for 21 years. For the past 3 years, with four NC Licensed Home Inspectors, we have also been performing inspections on Ocracoke Island and 19 mainland counties. Contact us at
(252) 261-8498 or dzynr@earthlink.net
Independent
Practicing
Artists Consort
IPAC is a group of local, organically grown artists producing fresh, free range works of art; showing and selling at public venues along the Outer Banks and generally having a darn good time doing so.
www.ipaction.us
Loretta Fodrie
Bobby Rondthaler
Old Island Home
Weekly Rental. Two acres on Pamlico Sound, secluded. Two cottages, each with three bedrooms, each accomodates five people, no pets. Katharine Woodwell, 64 Church Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543. 508-548-0680
Mobile Accounting Services, LLC
Serving the entire Outer Banks with their mobile accounting service. Quickbooks Professional Advisor * Accounting * Payroll * Tax Representation before the IRS
Contact them at eww@mobileaccounting.biz or (252) 261-1659
Serving Brunch and Dinner. Great selection of local seafood. Fresh and flavorful pasta dishes. Sandwiches. Nightly specials
Beer and wine available.
(252) 928-2533
And . . .
Beverly Sullivan
Joan & Bruce Brown
Merrill Lynch Matching Gifts Program
Whortonsville Yacht & Tractor Club(ensign services, Nick Santoro
Melvin Leshner
Ann & James Borland
Frank & Patti Phelps
Scott Bradley
Leonard and Beverly Meeker
Art & Maureen Vollmer
James & Vicki Pierson
Tradewinds Tackle Shop
Lyn Buchanan
Thai Moon
Mickey's Sales & Service
Ocracoke Youth Center
Oscar's House B&B, Ann Ehringhau
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Jen Esham
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