Friday marks the 2nd Annual New Bern “Top Shelf” Fishin’ Festival, hosting 50 wounded warriors and disabled veterans for a day of fishing. A nonprofit military support service called Operation North State (ONS) is putting on the festival for the second time. New Bern's festival is one of seven held across North Carolina throughout the year. 

The festival is at Lawson Creek Park from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The festival is free to wounded warriors, disabled veterans and caregivers. Fishing Licenses, fishing equipment and tackle will be provided.

Organizers said the event will be held rain or shine.