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CONFIRM BEFORE YOU TRAVEL As schedules may vary for seasonal businesses and recreational purposes within our community, travelers are encouraged to phone ahead and confirm business hours for their intended visit to Duplin County. Copies of the Visitors Guide are available through Duplin County Tourism by calling 910-296-2181. Distribution of the Visitors Guide is the sole responsibility of the Department of Tourism.
WELCOME TO
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he hustle and bustle of everyday life has many longing for the relaxation that awaits them here in one of North Carolina’s finest destinations. Located in the heart of Eastern North Carolina, Duplin County is easy to find, but hard to forget. Whether you are traveling alone, with family and friends, or arriving by the busload, Duplin County is a place to Uncork, Unwind, and Unplug. Bringing you back to North Carolina’s roots, this area embodies small-town charm and Southern hospitality at its finest. From the rich history of early farm life, to our historic museums, to the novelty of the World’s Largest Frying Pan, we have a vast collection of hidden gems waiting to be explored. Experience delightful dining at many of our charming eateries, sample award-winning wines at our wineries, explore nature on one of our hiking trails, or play a round of golf that will leave you overjoyed and, hopefully, under par. Many people simply come here to slow down, relax and take a break from everyday life. This guide provides a wealth of information highlighting the gems that make Duplin County a distinctive destination. Give us a call at 910-296-2181 or visit uncorkduplin.com
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Duplin County Visitors Guide PUBLISHER Jim Sills EDITOR / DESIGN / PRODUCTION Ena Sellers CONTENT / PHOTOGRAPHY Lauren Branch Larry Lynn Rebecca Whitman ADVERTISING Alan Wells
Duplin County Visitors Guide is a publication of the Duplin Times newspaper and APG Media of Eastern NC in cooperation with the Duplin County Tourism Authority. All rights reserved. Content of this magazine is property of the Duplin Times except where otherwise noted and may not be reproduced or redistributed without the expressed written consent of the Duplin Times. For advertising information in the Visitors Guide, please call 910-296-0239. Please send comments to duplintimes@ncweeklies. com. For questions about distribution, call 910-296-2181. We have made every effort to maintain the accuracy of information presented in this guide and assume no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. Inclusion should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement. Likewise, omission represents only a lack of information at publication time.
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Whether you have a taste for history, nature, or the more quirky things in life, Duplin County has a collection of interesting places that will satisfy your craving. Come. Explore. And, you’ll soon discover there’s more to Duplin beyond the vine.
Find your pace at UncorkDuplin.com Cabin Lake County Park | Cottle Farms | Country Squire Winery | Cowan Museum of History & Science | Duplin Country Club Duplin County Events Center | Duplin County Veterans Museum | Duplin Winery | Faison Museum | Liberty Hall Restoration Mad Boar Restaurant | River Landing | The Country Barn | The Tipsy Bee | World’s Largest Frying Pan
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Want a full Southern breakfast? Done. Need a gourmet steak to fill you up? We have you covered. Thai food. Unique regional delicacies. Lemonblueberry pie. Come and get it.
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Duplin’s Cuisine Locally sourced ingredients and gourmet specialties. In Duplin County, it’s not just about a beautiful presentation, it’s about fellowship and hospitality too.
ANN’S THAI KITCHEN
KENANSVILLE
COUNTRY SQUIRE
Nestled between the towns of Warsaw and Kenansville is the Country Squire. The dimly lit, rustic interior with low ceilings and thick glass windows harkens back to owner Iris Lennon’s Scottish roots. Famous for its steaks for more than 50 years, the restaurant has a reputation to live up to, and they deliver time after time. Country Squire specialties include marinated turkey, Korean beef, grilled pork tenderloin, and an array of seafood. The food is all 100 percent Southern Amer-
ican fare, with a bit of a Scottish twinge here and there. The Country Squire also has its own winery on-site, so there are to pair with your sirloin steak and
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heartier meats. The restaurant also offers its signature cheese dip, which is a must, and homemade salad dressings. The Country Squire is located at 748 N.C. Hwy. 50, Kenansville.
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ANN’S THAI KITCHEN laid-back atmosphere of eastern North Carolina at Ann’s Thai Kitchen of Beulaville. Ann and Tim Deaver opened up Ann’s Thai Kitchen in Beulaville in 2013 when they realized there was no Thai cuisine in the area. Ann is originally from Trat, country to Duplin County. At Ann’s Thai Kitchen, you can enjoy the many soups, rice and curry dishes, and seasoned vegetables that they offer. Some of their most popular dishes are the cashew chicken, fried rice, crab rangoon, spring rolls, and tom yum soup. One dish that always gives people a chuckle when they see it on the menu is the drunk man noodle dish. Thai cuisine is great for those who have restrictive diets, or are vegan or vegetarian. For anyone, though, Ann’s Thai Kitchen is the perfect place to go to experience another culture right here in Southeastern North Carolina. You can enjoy a taste of Thai at Ann’s Thai Kitchen every day except Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. They may be contacted at 910-298-8425.
WALLACE
ISAAK’S INTERNATIONAL Isaak’s International is a Mediterranean cultural experience and food market with food imported from Greece, Italy, and other Middle Eastern countries. The shop offers visitors access to products not commonly found in North Carolina stores. The owner, Isaak Georgiadis, opened the location in April 2021. Both Isaak and his wife, Soteria, are proud of their Greek roots and culture.
Isaak’s International offers fresh bread and pastries made on site. Isaak’s International is located at 308 East Southerland Street in Wallace. For more information, call 910665-1464.
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MAD BOAR RESTAURANT The Mad Boar is Duplin dining in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant is part of the River Landing development, which includes a state-of-the-art golf course and country club, drawing in golf enthusiasts from all over the country. The restaurant caters to a wide variety of tastes, with lighter fare like salads to pork tenderloin or boar burgers. There’s even a Sunday Lunch Buffet that will remind you of after-church dinners of the past. The Mad Boar also prides itself
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ROSE HILL RESTAURANT Mouth-watering home cooking and Southern hospitality are the signatures of the Rose Hill Restaurant. Founded in January of 1957 by Donald and Ruth Buckner, with seating for 45, the capacity has now increased. The restaurant is quite homey with rooms and hallways decorated with historical pictures of the town. One menu specialty is pit-
cooked pork barbecue, prepared with an old family recipe and chicken along with other Southern style home cooked meals. And when it’s blueberry season, everyone wants a slice or two of the Lemon Blueberry Pie made famous by Ruth Buckner. A selection of homemade cakes includes carrot, German chocolate, Hershey bar, Italian crème and pig pickin’ cake. Daily specials can range from etables or fried or grilled chicken tenders. You can come by the restaurant for the specials or receive them
WALLACE
MOE JOE COFFEE & CUPCAKES Moe Joe Coffee & Cupcakes opened its brick and mortar in Downtown Wallace last April. Since then, the bells of its front door can be heard up and down the Main Street block all day long. Ramona Cavenaugh Casteen, owner and operator started Moe
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Joe’s as a homemade coffee stand from the bed of a pickup truck. Moe Joe Coffee & Cupcakes has a large coffee menu, and offers a variety of food alternatives for those with dietary restrictions. Moe Joe Coffee & Cupcakes is located at 110 West Main Street in Wallace.
each day by email. The Rose Hill Restaurant is one of the must-visit places in Duplin County. The Rose Hill Restaurant is located at 312 North Sycamore St., in Rose Hill. Hours are 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. They can be reached at 910-289-2151.
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THE BISTRO Located alongside the Duplin Winery tasting room and gift shop on North Sycamore Street in Rose Hill, The Bistro is famous for using fresh ingredients for every item on its lunch menu. Each menu item comes with a suggested award-winning wine pairing so your taste buds can experience maxiThe Bistro offers appetizers, a full lunch menu and desserts,. Start with an appetizer of fried green tomatoes served with Duplin Gourmet muscadine red pepper and onion
relish. Enjoy any of their gourmet sandwiches, which include crab cake, chicken salad and the classic bacon and cheddar burger. Each sandwich comes with a wine suggestion. Finish off the meal with some of Tabatha’s Cheesecake with chocolate, caramel or raspberry topping. The Bistro is located at 505 N. Sycamore St., Rose Hill, NC 28458, and may be reached at 910-289-4046. To view daily specials, visit the website at www.duplinwinery.com/visit-duplin-winery/bistro.
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Ann’s Thai Kitchen
910-298-8425 169 North NC 111 Highway Thai dinning, freshly cooked to order. Cash only. Serves: L/D; Closed Sunday
Bojangles’
426 N. Jackson Street | 910-298-3175 Fast-food franchise offers fresh chicken made-from-scratch biscuits and sides. Serves: B/L/D www.bojangles.com
Duff’s Café
114 East Main Street | 910-298-9121 Family owned, serves home cooked specials and offers seafood Fridays. Serves: L/D/SB; closed Saturday
Eastern Chinese
118 Crossover Road | 910-298-2387 Family owned, serves traditional Chinese cuisine. Serves: L/D; Closed Monday
El Jacalito
608 West Main Street | 919-298-4027 Serves authentic Mexican food. Serves: L/D; Closed Monday
The Farmouse
132 E Park Drive | 910- 375-8122 Sandwiches, pasta dishes and ice cream shop featuring mason mug milkshakes. Serves: L/D; Closed Sunday
Hardee’s
120 West Main Street | 910-298-5494 Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, fried chicken, hot dogs, and breakfast biscuits. Serves: B/L/D www.hardees.com
Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes, and Fries
604 West Main Street | 910-298-3010 The timeles taste of delicious burgers, you like it. Serves: L/D
McDonald’s
Subway
105 East Park Drive | 910-298-6033 bread sandwiches and wraps; salads and personal pizzas. Serves: B/L/D
Taqueria Las Chicanitas
711 East Main Street | 919-298-4569 Serves authentic Mexican food and baked goods. Serves: L/D
The Country Smoke House
812 East Main Street | 910-298-4448 Family owned diner featuring short-order menu and meals. Serves: B; Closed Sunday
CHINQUAPIN
Wendy’s Chinquapin Restaurant
2643 South NC 41 Highway | 910285-0260 Full breakfast menu and home cooked weekday lunch specials; open Friday evenings with a seafood menu. Serves: B/L; Closed Sunday
bread sandwiches and wraps; salads and personal pizzas. Serves: B/L/D www.subway.com
The Country Squire Restaurant
Nhut’s Café
The Filling Station
206 Northeast Center St. | 910-2671699 Select from daily specials Serves: L/D Closed Saturday and Sunday
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China King
166 Liberty Square Shopping Ctr. | 910-296-1760 Lunch buffet. Dine in or take out. Serves: L/D
Hardee’s
110 Limestone Road | 910-296-0015 Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, fried chicken, hot dogs, and breakfast biscuits. Serves: B/L/D www.hardees.com
Pizza Hut
way you like it. Serves: L/D www.hwy55.com
811 West Main Street | 910-298-3346 Featuring pizza, lasagna, spaghetti, subs, sandwiches, salad bar. Serves: L/D; Sunday Dinner
142 Liberty Square Shopping Ctr. | 910-296-6136
109 West Main St. | 910-727 8010 Authentic Traditional Mexican Cuisine Serves: B/L/D; Closed Sunday
FAISON
El Sol Mexican
Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes, and Fries
Pizza Village
Subway
748 N.C. 50 Highway | 910-296-1727 Known around the world this upscale menu has long boasted the 72-ounce steak. Winery with tasting room at the restaurant site. Serves: L/D/SB; Wednesday-Friday Lunch, Wednesday-Saturday Dinner www.countrysquireinn.com
207 West Main Street | 910-298-4455 Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, chicken, salads, ice cream and more. Serves: B/L/D/LN www.mcdonalds.com 104 East Main Street | 910-298-2333 Franchise of nationally famous pizza and Italian fare. Serves: L/D www.pizzahut.com
910-335-3096 Franchise of pizza and Italian fare. Serves: L/D www.papajohns.com
134 Liberty Square Shopping Ctr. | 910-296-0010 The timeless taste of delicious burg-
McDonalds
312 North NC 11 & 903 Highway | 910-296-1100 Offers best fresh made burger in town. Fries, soups, sandwiches, daily specials, homemade desserts, and more. Cash Only Serves: B/L/D; Closed Saturday and Sunday
Tokyo Sunrise
110 Front Street | 910-296-9990 Relaxed dining featuring daily lunch specials of Hibachi lunch and dinner, also sushi, and sandwiches. Serves: L/D; Closed Saturday and Sunday
West End Grill
156 Mallard Street | 910-296-0148 True country cooking, featuring eastern style barbecue pork and old-time favorite chitterlings. Serves: L/D; Closed Sunday
MAGNOLIA
Taqueria Mi Lupita
307 West Main Street | 919-282-0955 Serves authentic Mexican food and fresh made drinks. Serves: L/D
MOUNT OLIVE
600 South Main Street | 910-275-0046 Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, chicken, salads, ice cream and more. Serves: B/L/D/LN www.mcdonalds.com
Johnny’s Seafood
Papa John’s
The Bistro Restaurant
150 G Liberty Square Shopping Ctr. |
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1239 Red Hill Road | 919-658-5695 Fried seafood, fried chicken, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Cash Only Serves: L/D; Open Thursday-Saturday
ROSE HILL
505 North Sycamore Street | 910-
289-4046 Menu features soup, salads, sandwiches, and daily entrees. Located beside the Duplin Winery tasting room and gift shop. Serves: L; Closed Sunday www.duplinwinery.com
China Moon
592 South Sycamore Street | 910289-2347 Chinese cuisine offered from menu selections. Serves: L/D; Closed Monday
Restaurante Sabor Latino
323 North Sycamore Street | 910282-0015 Serves: L/D
Rose Hill Restaurant
312 North Sycamore Street | 910289-2151 Full-service, casual dining featuring home-style cooking and fresh desserts. Locally famous for their lemon-blueberry pie. Serves: L/D; Closed Monday & Sunday www.rosehillrest.com
Subway (BP Gas Station)
337 South Sycamore Street | 910282-0291 bread sandwiches and wraps; salads and personal pizzas. Serves: B/L/D www.subway.com
Taqueria Rico Taco
102 East Church Street | 919-935-1097 Serves fresh, authentic Mexican food. Serves: B/L/D; Closed Sunday
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Billy’s Pork & Beef Center
5716 South N.C. 41 Highway | 910285-6047 Serves fresh home cooked food Serves: B/L/D; Closed Sunday
Bojangles’
110 Vines Landing | 910-285-0401 Fast-food franchise offers fresh chicken made-from-scratch biscuits and sides. Serves: B/L/D www.bojangles.com
Burger King
5609 South N.C. 41 Highway | 910285-2646 Home of the Whopper, hamburgers, chicken, sandwiches, fries, and more. Serves: B/L/D www.bk.com
Camino Real
607 North Norwood Street | 910-6651324 Authentic Mexican cuisine & bar Serves: L/D
Domino’s Pizza
5680 #1 South NC 41 Highway | 910285-9996 Deep dish, hand tossed, Brooklyn style pizza, and sandwiches. Eat in, take out, or delivery. Serves: L/D/LN www.dominos.com
Golden City
1341 North Norwood Street | 910285-3789 Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines. Buffet and menu selections. Serves: L/D
Hardee’s
807 North Norwood Street | 910-2856136 Fast food featuring hamburgers, fried chicken, and breakfast biscuits. Serves: B/L/D www.hardees.com
Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes, and Fries
611 East Southerland Street | 910285-1920 The timeless taste of delicious burg-
Pizza Hut
way you like it. Serves: L/D www.hwy55.com
1375 North Norwood Street | 910285-4703 Franchise of nationally famous pizza and Italian fare. Serves: L/D www.pizzahut.com
KFC
Sensation Farmhouse Restaurant
705 North Norwood Street | 910-2854992 Franchise fried chicken, biscuits, sandwiches, and buffet. Serves: L/D www.kfc.com
Mad Boar Restaurant
111 River Village Place | 910-285-8888 Prepares and serves regional American cuisine as well as the fresh seafood selections from the nearby Carolina Coast. Serves: L/D www.madboar.com
McDonalds
5709 South N.C. 41 Highway | 910285-5064 Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, chicken, salads, ice cream and more. Serves: B/L/D/LN www.mcdonalds.com
MIK’s
105 South Norwood Street | 910-2855600 Full service restaurant and sports bar. Specialize in appetizers, wide variety of hot wings and burgers, BBQ, seafood, and more. Serves: L/D; Mon and Tuesday Dinner Only, Wednesday-Sunday Lunch and Dinner
Pizza Corner
223 South Norwood Street | 910-5520046 Family owned pizzeria, pizza, subs, calzones, and more. Serves: L/D
5631 NC 41 | 910-285-1471 Country cooked items offered from a buffet. Serves: L/D www.sensationfarmhouse.webs.com
Shawn’s Restaurant
530 south Norwood Street | 910-2856942 Country cooked items offered from a buffet weekdays. Serves: B/L; Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Subway
5680 NC Highway 41, Suite 5 | 910285-9911 bread sandwiches and wraps; salads and personal pizzas. Serves: B/L/D www.subway.com
Taco Bell
5710 South N.C. 41 Highway | 910285-8677 Mexican-style fast food. Serves: B/L/D/LN www.tacobell.com
Village Subs
5194 South N.C. 41 Highway | 910285-1111 Made to order deli sandwiches, subs, and pizza. Serves: L/D www.villagesubsnc.com
Zaxby’s
107 Tobacco Road | 910-552-0151 Fast food franchise serving chicken, wings, and sandwiches.
Serves: L/D www.zaxbys.com
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New Golden City
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Arby’s
2574 West N.C. 24 Highway, at I-40 | 910-293-2222 Franchise serving roast beef and other sandwiches. Serves: B/L/D/LN www.arbys.com
Blands’s Barbecue
175 Kenansville Highway | 910- 2934233 Fresh cooked menu featuring barbecue, fried chicken and fresh vegetables Serves:: B/L; Closed Sundays
Bojangles’
2714 West N.C. 24 Highway I-40 | 910-293-3414 Fast-food franchise offers fresh chicken made-from-scratch biscuits and sides. Serves: B/L/D
PJ’s Pizza
138 Kenansville Highway | 910-2933000 Full-service; family-owned. Pizza, pasta, subs, gyros, calzones, and other house platter meals are available from the menu. Serves: L/D; Closed Sunday
2669 West N.C. 24 Highway, at I-40 | 910-293-2218 An eastern North Carolina franchise fast-food menu featuring BBQ pork and chicken. Serves: L/D www.scnb.com
Taco Bell
Cookout
2683 N.C. 24 Highway at I-40 | 910293-3414 Chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers and more than 40 milkshake Serves: L/D/LN www.cookout.com
KFC
2715 West N.C. 24 Highway, at I-40 | 910-293-3085 Franchise fried chicken, biscuits, sandwiches, and buffet. Serves: L/D www.kfc.com
McDonalds
119 North Pine Street | 910-293-6688 Cantonese and Szechuan selections served for lunch and nightly buffet. Serves: L/D
2670 West N.C. 24 Highway, at I-40 | 910-293-7305 Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, chicken, salads, ice cream and more. Serves: B/L/D/LN
2694 West N.C. 24 Highway at I-40 | 910-293-2137 Mexican-style fast food. Serves: B/L/D/LN www.tacobell.com 2688 West N.C. 24 Highway, at I-40 | 910-293-2933 Offers a variety of foods with at breakfast focus and features signature meals. Open 24 Hours
Wendy’s
2687 West N.C. 24 Highway, at I-40 | 910-293-3200 Franchise: “Quality is our recipe.” Fresh, made-to-order hamburger, chicken sandwiches, salads, and more. Serves: B/L/D/LN www.wendys.com
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Home of the World’s Largest Frying Pan and The North Carolina Poultry Jubilee!!
Tuesday Night Special & Every Thursday Night is Breakfast Night
BEST CHEESEBURGERS AND MILKSHAKES IN DUPLIN COUNTY!
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Visit our historic district, our museums, the local college and medical facilities, our cultural and entertainment events, and shop with our businesses. Experience a truly special and charming Southern town with great hospitality.
TOWN OF KENANSVILLE 141 Routledge Road • PO Box 370 • Kenansville, NC 28349 • 910.296.0369 • website: www.kenansville.org
Be a part of a community that supports and honors those who serve. Left - Donation made to Vidant Duplin Hospital Foundation at Annual Meeting (and other community organizations throughout the year) Right - Posthumously honoring Magnolia Police Chief Donald Hall who died of COVID in September 2021 while serving our citizens
Kenansville-Duplin County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
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Please conta t us if you are interested in expanding your bus ness, relocating your business or family, need ng informa ion on the area, plann ng a vis t or becoming a member of he Chamber.
SEE FRYING PAN PAGE 30 LIBERTY HALL PAGE 31 COWAN PAGE 32 ART OF HOPE PAGE 33
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Explore Duplin County and let history come to life as you tour museums, explore historic landmarks and admire the southern grace and charm of beautiful plantations. Take in life unrushed and enjoy the fragant scent of magnolias as you discover the treasures that await.
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THE WORLD’S LARGEST FRYING PAN
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o trip to Rose Hill is complete without stopping by to check out the World’s Largest Frying Pan, located smack dab in the middle of the Town Square. Though there’s no official log of visitors, it’s estimated that thousands visit the frying pan each year. The two-ton, 15-foot frying pan was built in 1963 by Ramsey Feed Company. The first meal was cooked in the operational eight-section pan on Oct. 19, 1963 for the town’s first annual Poultry Jubilee. Since then, the pan has been used to fry up chickens for the festival every year. The frying pan is actually a large deep fryer, with its
F U N FA C T Yearly, more than 200 gallons of cooking oil to fry more than 1,200 pieces of chicken for the Poultry Jubilee. eight sections each heated by a gas burner. The frying pan is kept covered when not in use, and is also sheltered from the elements by a redroofed gazebo. In 2018, a group of Rose Hill townsfolk joined together to host a fundraiser to help refurbish and repair the frying pan. By the time the annual Poultry Jubilee was held that November, the frying pan looked as good as new. Members of the Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Department
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use more than 200 gallons of cooking oil to fry more than 1,200 pieces of chicken for the festival every year it’s held. The World’s Largest Frying Pan is located at 510 E. Main St., Rose Hill, NC 28458, about two miles off Exit 380 from I-40.
KENANSVILLE
LIBERTY HALL
Liberty Hall in Kenansville is a reminder of times past, when Antebellum architecture was all the rage and plantations dotted the Southern landscape. Liberty Hall was built in the early 1800s and is the ancestral home of the prominent Kenan family who were among the founders and early leaders in Duplin County and the state. The house has been restored and is a Southern Historic Landmark museum, welcoming visitors from all over the world. The palatial Kenan home is furnished with period furniture and boasts 11 rooms, as well as outbuildings including a garden shop, wine cellar, smokehouse, bath-
house, overseer’s cottage and more. There’s also an exhibit featuring the wedding gown worn by Mary Lily Kenan in 1901—what was dubbed as The Wedding of the Century in those days. Liberty Hall is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is cash only; $2.50 for children under the age of 12 and $5 for adults. To learn more, visit libertyhallnc.org, or call 910-2962175. Liberty Hall is located at 409 S. Main St., Kenansville, NC 28349. 2022 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 31
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COWAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY & SCIENCE The Cowan Museum in Kenansville is one of the most unique museums you may ever visit. Where else can you
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rt of Hope in Wallace was a dream come true for artist Hope Smith, who has built a reputation for her whimsical and colorful style, attracting art lovers from all over the country. Smith’s art incorporates Bible verses to add a positive light to her unique pieces. Smith began Art of Hope’s journey in January 2004 when she opened a studio out of her home. Today, nearly two decades later, Art of Hope has created more than 1,000 paintings, opened two galleries, and art displayed around the world. “When you are doing what God has called soul,” said Smith. “It is much harder to do something you don’t love, so pursue your passion and don’t feel guilty for doing something you love.” Art of Hope is located at 105 W Main St., Wallace, NC 28466. To learn more, visit https://www. hopegsmith.com or call 910-285-4940.
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uilt in 1894 the L.P. Best House is a fantastic example of Queen Anne and Neoclassical architectural styles of the late 18th and 19th
centuries. The construction of the house marked the start of the Warsaw Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house became home to the Duplin County Veterans Museum in 1995. The museum has exhibits commemorating Duplin County military history and memorabilia and boasts artifacts dating back from the Revolutionary War to the Korean War. . A Roll of Honor is also housed at the museum, listing every Duplin County veteran from throughout the nation’s history.
Most of the museum’s exhibits were donated by Duplin veterans or their families. Displays include an intact Continental Army uniform and a KIA Wall memorializing those who paid the ultimate price to defend our freedom during the Vietnam War. Warsaw is also home to the longest-running consecutive Veterans Day Parade in the United States and this year will commemorate its 102nd Veterans Day Parade celebration on Nov. 5. For more information, call 910-293-2190. The Duplin County Veterans Museum is located at 119 E. Hill St., Warsaw, N.C.
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TARKIL BRANCH FARM’S HOMESTEAD MUSEUM Benny and Annette Fountain opened Tarkil Branch Farm’s Homestead Museum as a way to educate the community and preserve the proud heritage of Duplin County’s farmers. The farm was named “Tarkil” because of an old tar kiln located on the property. The kilns were used in the 18th and 19th centuries to produce pine tar, pitch and turpentine for the maritime industry. Pitch is made from pine trees, which happen to be plentiful throughout Southeastern North Carolina. The museum features a completely furnished 1830s-era “dog trot” style house, which were popular in the 18th and 19th century, and feature large breezeways through the center of the house to cool occupants during hot Southern summers. In addition to the home, there are 11 other vintage buildings, which contain more than 850 artifacts. Other buildings on the property include a tobacco barn, corn crib, smokehouse, country store and even a chicken house that hosts all manner of educational exhibits. The Fountains offer tours that take visitors all over the farm on a wagon pulled by a vintage tractor. One of the many sights you’ll see on the tour is an artesian well. There are three of them currently on the property, as well as a creek that runs through the middle of the farm. Before leaving, it’s also recommended that visitors check out Benny’s stash of grass-fed beef, which he sells by the pound, straight from the farm. There are also soybeans, corn and grassy waterways on the farm. For more information or to schedule a visit, go to www. tarkilfarmsmuseum.com or call 910-298-3804.
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Beulaville truly is the Hub of Duplin County. Our town is a great place to do business, located on busy NC Hwy 24 and 41 corridors. Ask about our revolving loan funds that are available for new and expanding businesses! Come grow with us!
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Warsaw Proudly Celebrates Our Veterans and Military Heritage With the Oldest, Consecutively Celebrated Veterans Day in America and the Duplin County Veterans Museum at the L.P. Best House.
2022 EVENTS
National Day of Prayer – Thurs., May 5th Noon Backyards Buddies Grilling & Chilling Contest & Family Fun – Sat., May 21 Memorial Day Remembrance Service – Mon., May 30 Reserve Drawing Dinner (5000 Cash Win) – Thurs., June 16 SCA Steak Cook-off Association – Cash & Prizes – Sat., September 10 Band of Oz Concert – October 15th 102nd Veterans Day Celebration and Parade – November 5 Duplin Veterans Museum Tours • Christmas Tree Lighting - TBD
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Call 910-293-7814 or visit townofwarsawnc.com
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Duplin County is home to some spectacular natural scenery, and some topnotch golf courses and parks. Play a round at the links, take a paddle boat excursion, hunt and fish, or just take a walk, we have plenty of scenic locations to fit your style!
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JUNIPER CREEK SPORTSMAN RESORT & FAMILY RETREAT Contessa and Tyler Jones have made Juniper Creek Sportsman Resort and Family Retreat at Lee Baysden Pond into a thriving business that capitalizes on its picturesque pond and forestland by adventures for nature lovers. The property includes a 22acre private lake, 2.7-acre planted duck impoundment. The campground consists of roughly 80 acres, including 26 acres of Lee Baysden Pond with swamps and Juniper Creek’s primary focus is duck hunting. Walking trails through and around
and often surprises us with the species we can see that are out there. Also provides the perimeter of the property coming soon including several wooden and rope bridges. “Historic Lee Baysden Pond pond powering a grist mill and sawmill modernizing and developing surrounding communities. It has since been dug out to the 26-acre lake that it is today. Lake attracts tons of waterfowl
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make for an amazing stay,” said owner Contessa Jones. “We have exclusive, completely private locations that most only wish they could hunt in.” Transportation to and from blinds are by boat or side-byside guides trip, call Tyler Jones at 910358-5333.
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CABIN LAKE COUNTY PARK Just outside the town of Beulaville lies tranquil Cabin Lake County Park. There, you pedal-boating or enjoy a hike The park offers RV
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BONEY MILL POND PARK Comprised of approximately 180 acres of land, the Boney Mill Pond Park offers an
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a fully stocked pond, a pier and a launch area for canoes and kayaks. es are available for pass for a family of four is $10. There are passes for a family of four at $20 or $45 for a yearly pass. The park is posiexpansion to develop a recreation destination and preserve landmarks. phase one includes a kids track, an 18-hole oped to meet tourna-
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bathrooms The proposal also includes a multi-purprovide open space that could be used for a variety of activities, and serve as a buffer to help protect the health of the pond itself.
Boney Mill Pond Park is located at 105 Rose Ave., Wallace, N.C. 28466. Wallace Town Hall can be reached at 910-285-4136.
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RIVER LANDING River Landing in Wallace has made a name for itself over the years, becoming nations in the state. Its two courses – the River Course and the Landing Course— are both among the top 40 courses in North Carolina and was named the North Carolina Golf Club Owners Association Course of the Year in 2019. The perfectly manicured greens are 18-hole championship courses with tournaments hosted from all types of organizations and courses were designed by renowned architect Clyde Johnston. The stunning layout of these two 18-hole championship golf courses challenges the experienced sets of tees to make the
courses enjoyable for any player type. Over the years, River Landing has implemented various sustainability initiatives to help preserve our environmental resources for the next generation. Through this initiative we hope to be the forward-thinking leader in the golf industry. For information on golfing at River Landing, visit riverlanding.com/golf, or call 888-285-4171.
THE RIVER COURSE #1 in the Region #23 in the State Embracing the stunning beauty of the natural environment, the River Course runs along the Northeast Cape Fear River. THE LANDING COURSE #2 in the Region #41 in the State Embracing the community development, Clyde Johnston designed the Landing Course to easily showcase River Landing.
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Imagine the possibilities The Duplin County Events Center is a 75,000-square-foot building with a 120-by-220 foot concrete floor that can be covered for rodeos or monster truck rallies.
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With more than a million people within an hour’s driving distance, the Duplin County Events Center is the perfect place to host events. I-40 is easily accessible, as well as highly traveled highways like NC 50, NC 11, NC 24 and NC 903. The facility is a 75,000-square-foot building with a 120-by-220 foot concrete floor that can be covered for rodeos or monster truck rallies. Fixed seating has a capacity of 1,875, but can be expanded to more than 4,000.
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This centrally located venue is versatile and convenient. It can accommodate large concerts and festivals as well as small parties of 50 people. Since its opening, the
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Events Center has hosted big-name acts like the Oak Ridge Boys, George Jones, Larry the Cable Guy and even Donald Trump, who held a rally at the arena during his 2016 presiden-
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tial campaign. It’s also home to annual events like the Duplin County Fair, N.C. Muscadine Festival and Blue, Brew & ‘Que. James Sprunt Community College and four high schools—East Duplin, James Kenan, Wallace Rose-Hill and Duplin Early College—also hold their graduation ceremonies at the Events Center. In addition to the Events Center, the Lois G. Britt Agricultural Service Center is also nearby, and is home to the local North Carolina Cooperative Extension office, Farm Services Agency, USDA Rural Development, and Soil and Water Conservation. The Agricultural Service Center and Duplin Events Center are part of the Duplin Commons complex. The Duplin Events Center is located at 195 Fairgrounds Drive in Kenansville, and can be reached at 910-275-0009 or 910-2750028. For more information, visit the website at duplinevents.com.
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KENAN PARK Kenan Park, the town park for the county seat of Kenansville, is centrally located, making it an ideal place to take a walk, have a picnic lunch or watch the children play. The playground sits underneath a canopy of pine trees to shield children and visitors from the sun. The park offers ample parking, tennis courts, picnic tables, and two ball
er’s booth. Kenan Park is a clean, open and safe place with a picnic shelter with bathrooms set right off NC Highway 11, and conveniently located across from McDonalds at the corner of Stokes and Main streets in Kenansville. For more information, call Kenansville Town Hall at 910-296-0369, or visit www.kenansville. org/PARKSREC.
The Duplin County Events Center is host to the yearly Monster Truck Wars, and the Bulls, Barrels, and Broncs rodeo show.
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We proudly support Duplin County.
Visit Our Local Branch Locations
Kenansville 416 S. Main Street 910.296.0210
Warsaw
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Restaurant Open for Lunch Wednesday-Friday & Sunday Dinner Wednesday-Saturday Winery Hours: Wednesday-Friday - 12pm-7pm Saturday - 1pm-9pm
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dream, home to three locally established wineries that produce a myriad of fine wines, from sweet to dry. Here, we have something that satisfies every palate. With tastings and tours, gift shops and fine foods, a thriving community supports these wineries. We are the capital of fine wine country. How about a tour?
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ROSE HILL
DUPLIN WINERY There’s a reason Duplin County has become well known for its wines — and that, of course, is due in large part to Duplin Winery, headquartered in Rose Hill. Over the past 45 years, Duplin Winery has built its reputation as one of the best wineries in the entire state. With a tank capacity of over 2 million gallons, the winery sells more than thousands of cases of wine annually and fills about 40,000 bottles each day. All Duplin wines are cold fermented to preserve the
natural sweetness of the Muscadine grape, a mainstay of the county. In addition to the massive production and sales, an estimated 150,000 visitors stop by the original Duplin Winery in Rose Hill or the Myrtle Beach, S.C. location, which opened in 2015. Duplin’s award-winning Carolina wines include Magnolia, featured in Martha Stewart Living as a favorite summertime wine; Hatteras Red, a North Carolina favorite enjoyed with barbecue; and Scupper-
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nong, the oldest wine style in America. Duplin Winery offers tastings, as well as a variety of dinner theatre events throughout the year. The Winery gift shop presents a full selection of Duplin wines and culinary treats, accessories and gifts. Shoppers can find the winery’s Duplin Gourmet line of sauces, jellies, dressings, relishes, “Sweetzers” wine slushies and more. There’s plenty of other merchandise for sale, including jewelry, scarves,
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shirts, hats, wine racks, cork screws, gift boxes and more. In addition to the Grape Stomp every September, the winery regularly hosts Murder Mystery dinner theatre programs. “This full-on ‘comedy whodunit’ dinner theater is full of original scripts, talented actors and will not only challenge your brain, but they will also tickle your funny bone,” the winery promises on its website. Every Christmas season, Duplin Winery hosts a holiday-themed dinner theatre, Down Home Country Christmas, featuring entertainment and a threecourse meal for the entire family.
The Chapel at Duplin is set among the pines and offers spectacular lake and vineyard views. It features 4,000 square feet of event space under a dramatic 16-foot
ceiling, a special bridal suite, groom’s room and a catering kitchen. For more information about Duplin Winery, call 1-800-774-9634 or visit www.duplinwinery.com.
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oin the Duplin Winery in Rose Hill, N.C., for their annual Grape Stomp celebration on Saturday, Sept. 10, 1-5 p.m. There will be live music, dancing, vineyard tours and a grape stomping contest. Festival-goers get a chance to stomp grapes with their bare feet and the best ones will have an opportunity to participate in a stomp off for a special prize! The Bistro Restaurant will be open on a first
come first serve basis with extended hours, as well as have a food tent at the festival. Don’t forget your chairs
for your own comfort but most of all, don’t forget your dancing shoes so you can get your shag on!
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THE COUNTRY SQUIRE WINERY Nestled between Warsaw and Kenansville, The Country Squire Restaurant, Winery & Inn in Warsaw has been a landmark destination along NC Highway 50 for more than 60 years! the old country and enjoy complimentary wine tastings in the Tartan Tasting Room housed in a 1780s farmhouse rich with history. The winery is a multigenerational venture with roots extending back to Scotland. Each wine label harkens back to owner Iris Lennon’s Scottish heritage, with a tartan and centuries-old Scottish castle design. This family-owned inn, restaurant, and winery is one of the few wineries that offers a place for guests to stay overnight. “It is our hope that our wines will bring as much pleasure to our visitors as it has to us working together to
make this family venture a reality,” the winery’s website reads. There are a wide variety of wines available from Country Squire—including the Jester’s Folly, a pinot grigio, the Pride of Scotland chardonnay and the hilariously named Knicker Dropper, a pomegranate wine. Other varieties include feature fruits like apple, peach, mango, honeydew, blackberries, watermelon and more. The Tartan Tasting Room includes a gift shop, where
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Scottish items, wind-chimes, jewelry and much more. The gift shop and tasting room are open Wednesday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, 1-9 p.m. Private tastings can be arranged by calling 910-296-1727. Country Squire wines can also be ordered by the glass or bottle while dining at the Country Squire Restaurant. To learn more about the Country Squire Restaurant, Winery & Inn, visit country squirewinery.com. Bottles can be ordered online at https://country-squire-winery.square.site.
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BLUE, BREW & ‘QUE True to its name, the Blue, Brew & ‘Que Festival brings the best in bluegrass music, local craft breweries and good ol’ North Carolina barbecue to Kenansville every year. The festival is held in March at the Duplin County Events Center, and it’s on schedule for March 2023. Gates will open at 11 a.m., and campsites will be available. In addition to the blues, the brews and the ‘que, there will also be Duplin County wineries on hand offering tastings and bottles and glasses for purchase. Blue, Brew & ‘Que includes a barbecue cook-off, sanctioned by the Whole Hog Barbecue Series. Festival-goers are welcome to bring lawn chairs, and everyone will receive a commemorative glass. The line-up of artists are to be determined, but there will be a variety of styles guaranteed to get anyone’s toes tapping. For the latest information, visit the website at www.bluebrewandque. com, or call the Events Center at 910-275-0008.
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EVENT CALENDAR • ARTS
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• EVENTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 9
merce is hosting a Farmer’s
SATURDAY, APRIL 10
The 2022 Cabin Lake annual Youth Fishing Tournament will be held at 220 Cabin Lake Road in Pink Hill. Registration begins at 8 a.m. A Grand Prize will be awarded for the biggest fish.
Market on April 9 at The Train Depot from 8a.m.-2 p.m.
Wallace Parks and Recreation will host Easter In the Park at Clement Street Park in Wallace. The celebration with feature food vendors, games, bounce house, arts and crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt. The event is from 1-4 p.m. rain or shine.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 9-10 Reserve your spot today for the Royal Hanneford Circus at the Duplin County Events Center. April 9 and 10. The shows are at 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 22-23
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fter a two-year hiatus the popular Carolina Strawberry Festival in Wallace is back on schedule for April 29 and 30. The two-day event celebrates the strawberry’s heritage as one of the commodities that helped put the town of Wallace on the map, and it pays homage to the popular Strawberry Festival held from the 1930s through the 1950s. The 2022 Carolina Strawberry Festival will kick off on Friday evening at 5 p.m., at the train depot in Downtown Wallace with classic soul hits when Chapel Hill-based band Liquid Pleasure takes the stage to play songs from artists like Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, B.B. King, The Four Tops and the Temptations.
The Carolina Strawberry Festival will feature great food, dancing, amusement rides, a beer and wine garden, a car show, arts and crafts vendors, the Little Miss Strawberry Pageant, and strawberries to your hearts’ content! Enjoy strawberries to buy and take home. On Saturday, Riggsbee Road, a bluegrass, country, pop, rock group from Raleigh, will take the stage at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Atlanta-based band Yacht Rock Schooner, who will bring the sounds of the ’70s and ’80s to the stage at 8 p.m., with music from smooth rock legends like Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates and Kenny Loggins. For updates on the festival, visit carolinastrawberryfestival.com.
Pickle lovers, get ready! The North Carolina Pickle Festival kicks off Friday, April 22 from 5-10 p.m., and on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Mount Olive. For details, visit www. townofmountolivenc.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29-30 The 2022 Carolina Strawberry Festival will kick off on Friday, April 29 at 5 p.m., at the train depot in Downtown Wallace The two day event will feature live music, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, a car show, and Little Miss Strawberry Pageant. For updates, visit carolinastrawberryfestival.com. Miss Rodeo North Carolina, Amber Welch will be at the Tara Creek Pro Rodeo at 136 Robert Hobbs Road in Faison, N.C., on April 29-30. The event will feature bull riding, barrel racing, roping, bareback and more! On Friday Hwy 301 will be playing from 5-7 p.m..On Saturday the Antique Outlaws will be playing from 5-7 p.m. For information, visit www.taracreek. com. 2022 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 55
TUESDAY, MAY 24 Got a talent? The annual Duplin County 4-H Talent Show is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension. There will be four categories: Best Vocal, Best Dance, Best Instrumental, and other categories. Winners of each category will receive a plaque.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Enjoy a Golden Oldies show with America’s favorite music of the ’50’s and ’60’s, in a mix of country, doo-wop, bluegrass, and R&B. The show begins after a delicious 3-course meal in The Bistro at the Duplin Winery in Rose Hill.
fireworks display at dark.
MONDAY, JULY 4
Enjoy a Golden Oldies show with America’s favorite music of the ’50’s and ’60’s, in a mix of country, doo-wop, bluegrass, and R&B. The show begins after a delicious 3-course meal in
Independence Day celebration at the Duplin Events Center from 4- 10 p.m. Gates will open at 3 p.m. special musical performances and a
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FRIDAY, JULY 29
Casey T. Cotton, The Piano Man will be live at the Mad Boar Restaurant in Wallace on July 29 starting at 8 p.m.
MONDAY, AUG. 20
The Bistro at the Duplin Winery in Rose Hill.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
Reserve your spot today for the annual Grape Stomp! This stomping good time will be Saturday, Sept. 10, 1-5 p.m., at Duplin Winery. Treat yourself sic, wine and grape stomping galore!
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 Join us at the Muscadine
by an entertaining day of BBQ cook-offs, Car Shows and Live entertainment at the Hog Wild Cook Off and Car Show!
Harvest Festival. An epic event cultivated grape. Featuring 250 wines from 25 wineries across the State of North Carolina. Enjoy the wines as well as live bands, arts and crafts, children activities, foods from around Eastern North Carolina, and a wine making contest.
The Women Of Wallace Expo will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8. The event celebrates local women owned businesses. For more information contact the Wallace Chamber of Commerce.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
SATURDAY, OCT. 15
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KENANSVILLE
NC MUSCADINE FESTIVAL
The 2022 N.C. Muscadine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Duplin Events Center in Kenansville, starting at 10 a.m. The festival will feature live music, plenty of arts and crafts vendors, and of course wines for purchase and tasting from all across the state. There will be an
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Duplin County is famous for its wineries, so it’s no surprise that Kenansville hosts the annual North Carolina Muscadine Festival to celebrate the grape that started it all.
amateur wine making contest as well. The Muscadine Festival is always a shaggin’ good time, so the entertainment acts will provide lots of beach music to boogie
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down to. The scheduled line-up for 2022 will be announced as the festival draws nearer. For the latest information and updates, visit ncmuscadinefestival.com.
15 at the Duplin County Events Center. The all-day event will kick off at 11 a.m., and will close with the Band of Oz performing on stage.
THURSDAY, OCT. 21-23
Duplin County Agribusiness Fair annual celebration for the whole family. Join us at the Duplin County Events Center Oct. 21 through Oct. 23 and enjoy the twisting and turning carnival rides, one of a kind food vendors, suspenseful games, a barrel race, and much more!
SATURDAY, NOV. 5
Join us for the oldest consecutive Veterans Day Parade in America on Nov. 5 in Warsaw. For details about the 102nd Warsaw Veterans’ Day Parade call the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce at 910-293-7804. The North Carolina Poultry Jubilee is a celebration of an industry, a people and a way of life that helps keep North Carolina economically strong and a wonderful place to live, work and play. Don’t miss out on this year at the Albertson Stew Fest! Come out to Albertson to celebrate the community by a stew cook off, entertainment, crafts and all sorts of games for the whole family.
FRIDAY, NOV. 18-19
The Kenansville Lions Club Big Buck Round-up, with help from our sponsors and participating hunters, is able to provide the less fortunate in our community with eye exams and glasses.
SATURDAY, NOV. 19
Christmas At Twilight Fun for the whole family! sponsored by the Wallace Chamber of Commerce.
SATURDAY, DEC. 10
Wallace Christmas Parade. Visit uncorkduplin.com for the latest event updates.
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Come experience some of that southern hosbeen hearing all about. With ample accommodations, many right off Interstate 40, Duplin County offers plenty of lodging options for any and needs from trusted brands to welcoming local establishments.
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THE COUNTRY SQUIRE Vintage Inn & Guest House With a legendary restaurant, a thriving winery and a hotel all in one place, the Country Squire is an ideal place to spend a day, night or weekend in Duplin County. Scottish owner Iris Len-
has a view of the winding brick walkways among the towering oaks and pines. The winery is also located right beside the inn. The Country Squire Guest House is just steps away, and provides an even more intimate setting for of her homeland, both in guests to enjoy. Each of the the four rooms are decorated restaurant and in the with antiques and Scottish adjacent Vintage Inn. The tartans. rooms are decorated as if Packages that combine you’ve taken a step back in night stay, as well as adthe sea. mission to area attractions There are 12 rooms in the are available. For more information, and rural location of the visit countrysquirewinery. Country Squire. Each room com or call 910-293-1727. 62 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2022
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RIVER LANDING With luxurious suites, guest state, and adjacent to the cottages or hotel rooms, River Landing has accommodaKing-sized rooms in the Suites in the River Landcottages feature a large for overnight or short-term -
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AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN Americas Best Value Inn and Suites of Warsaw prides itself on truly offering the best value for your stay in Warsaw. The hotel offers clean and spacious rooms, a meeting facility, and free WiFi throughout the property. Free continental breakfast is provided each morning. All guest rooms include microwave, minifridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, satellite TV, free local calls, and wake-up service. An iron and ironing board are available upon request at the front desk. Kids age 11 and under always stay for free (in a parent’s room). The hotel is centrally located off NC Highway 24 and I-40, near local attractions such as the Duplin County Veterans Museum in Warsaw, and Liberty Hall and the Duplin County Events Center in nearby Kenansville. America’s Best Value Inn and Suites is located at 2679 West NC 24, Warsaw, and can be reached at 910-2932525.
WALLACE
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS The Holiday Inn Express is located outside the gates of the River Landing community, just behind the Mad Boar Restaurant. The hotel offers 55 spacious guest rooms and 15 suites, WiFi, free breakfast, and proximity to everything Wallace
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has to offer, including the renowned golf courses at River Landing. The four-star hotel is located at 131 River Village Place in Wallace, and can be reached at 910-2859200. Bookings can be made online at riverlanding.com/book.
WARSAW
QUALITY INN Conveniently located just off I-40, the Quality Inn of Warsaw offers pet-friendly accommodations, in addition to easy access to nearby attractions, including four small town historic districts, and the Liberty Hall house, all within 15 minutes. The Country Squire Restaurant & Winery is also just a few miles down the road, and there are plenty of dining options available within the I-40 corridor by the hotel. All guest rooms include amenities like in-room coffee makers and desks, with select rooms offering wet bars and hot tubs. A good night’s sleep is
guaranteed with Quality Inn’s premium mattresses and linens, as well as a generous supply of pillows. WiFi and a free hot breakfast are included in every stay. Quality Inn of Warsaw features an on-site fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool and a business center that includes a printer and fax machine. Meeting spaces are also available for corporate meetings and other events. For more information or to book your stay in historic Warsaw, visit www.choicehotels.com/warsaw or call 910-293-2800.
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WALLACE
DUPLIN INN Conveniently located in the heart of Wallace, the Duplin Inn offers quiet stays and accessibility to the area’s local attractions. The Duplin Inn features 11 rooms each with a full TV, free cable, and free high speed internet. The Inn is monitored by a camera system and uses chip reader cards for your convenience. Each room has its own water heater, which translates to long, hot showers. The Duplin Inn has consistently received top ratings on TripAdvisor. Smoking is not permitted inside. The Duplin Inn is located at 506 N. Norwood St. in Wallace. Bookings can be made online at DuplinInn.com or by calling 910-285-4379.
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THE POWELL HOME & BARN PAGE 70 EVENTS CENTER PAGE 70 TARA CREEK PAGE 71 THE ENGLISH COUNTRY BARN PAGE 71
While we may be known for our award-winning wines, that your guests will remember. Make your special day seamless and memorable in one
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From chic, to rustic, whether you are a traditional couple or planning a dream destination wedding. The options are limitless!
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PHOTO BY LAURA HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY
WARSAW
The Powell Home & Barn at Comeback Farms offers couples a unique farm scape in this a Greek revival circa 1855 home to celebrate their wedding. This oneof-a-kind wedding venue features a large rough pine barn adorned with chandeliers and farm antiques. The
venue offers ample space for your guests to mingle and pet the horses. A horse carriage is available for couples wanting to add a special romantic touch. The Powell Home & Barn is located at 151 Drew Rd., Warsaw, N.C.. For information, call 919-610-2189.
KENANSVILLE
DUPLIN COUNTY EVENTS CENTER The Duplin County Events Center is a multiuse facility featuring nearly 75,000 square feet
ered. Fixed seating for 1,875 is available and this can be expanded to over 4,000. The Events Center is located at 195 Fairgrounds Drive in Kenansville. 70 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2022
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TARA CREEK Tara Creek offers 30 beautiful acres with multiple set ups and picturesque natural backgrounds to make your dream wedding a reality. The venue offers state of the art sound and lighting. Photo ops will abound for unique wedding mementos with horses, cows and even farm tractors. Tara Creek is located at 136 Robert Hobbs Rd., Faison, N.C.
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THE ENGLISH COUNTRY BARN Tucked away in the outskirts of Kenansville, The English Country Barn sits on a 300-acre property in Magnolia. The venue features a chapel inside the building with beautiful chandeliers adorning the main hall.
Three landscaped gardens and riding trails offer great photo opportunities. Guests can often see the horses on the pasture connected to the barn. The English Country Barn is located at 147 Sanderson Rd., Magnolia, N.C.
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MAD BOAR
Luxury and value go hand-in-hand for Mad Boar weddings. The full Celtic Court Ballroom offers seating for up to 225 guests with a stage and room chandelier lighting, coffered ceilings, and richly-hued decor make it a stunning setting to celebrate your big day! The Mad Boar is located at 111 River Village Place, Wallace, N.C.
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THE CHAPEL AT DUPLIN’S VINEYARDS
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The Chapel in Duplin’s Vineyard provides rustic charm, romance, and enchantment. The country-style chapel allows for accommodations for up to 300 guests. Wedding planning and all-inclusive wedding packages to make your big day a dream come true are available. Call 1-800774-9634, or email events@duplinwinery.com for more details.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF RIVER LANDING
WALLACE
RIVER LANDING With eight stunning venues to offer, River Landing provides a setting for every wedding style. The River Landing award-winning executive banquet chef, and his team work hard to make sure your guests have the best of the best. For more information, call 888-285-4171.
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THE COUNTRY SQUIRE The Country Squire Restaurant, Inn & Winery has been helping couples make special memories for over 50 years. Visit the venue and experience the old-world charm and rustic vineyard setting with several on site locations appropriate for wedding ceremonies and receptions. For information, call 910-296-1727 ext. 155.
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ABOUT DUPLIN COUNTY Duplin is a rural county with an abundant, dedicated workforce in warm receptive communities; responsive public and private leadership; strategically-placed and fully-improved commercial and industrial parks; and a willingness to work with both new and existing businesses.
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Created by the North Carolina General Assembly in April 1750. Is the ninth largest county in North Carolina -819 Square Miles. Has a population over 58, 505 Has an active workforce in excess of 24,000 individuals. Has a per capita income that has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years. Has a strong agriculture-based workforce made up of individuals with an exceptional work ethic.
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Beulaville Area Chamber of Commerce 910-262-5272 P.O. Box 528 Beulaville Office located at 508 East Main Street, Beulaville John Weston, President www.beulavilleareachamber.org Faison Improvement Group 910-289-1885 P.O. Box 267, Faison wilmabtaylor@gmail.com
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Triangle Park. Is within 90 miles of 14 of
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Duplin County is easily accessed via seven exits along Interstate 40. I-40 interconnects with I-95, I-85, I-77 and I-26 as you travel west from Duplin County. OAJ Albert Ellis Airport, is just across the Duplin County line near Fountaintown. ILM, Wilmington International Airport, is just 55 miles to the south. FAY, Regional Airport in Fayetteville, is 60 miles to the west, and RDU, Raleigh/Durham International Airport, is 80 miles to the northwest. DPL, the Duplin County Airport, is located three miles north of Kenansville and adjacent to AirPark. ACZ, Henderson Field Airport, is just outside of Wallace. CSX Railroad bisects the
CHAMBER & BUSINESS Duplin County Economic Development Commission 910-296-2180 260 Airport Road, Kenansville Carrie Shields, Director www.duplinedc.com
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Kenansville-Duplin County Chamber of Commerce 910-275-0323 P.O. Box 358, Kenansville kenansvilleduplinchamber.org Greater Wallace Chamber of Commerce 910-620-1336 P.O. Box 427, Wallace wallaceareachamber@gmail. com Warsaw Chamber of Commerce 910-293-7804 P.O. Box 585, Warsaw Office located at 121 South Front Street, Warsaw Carolyn Quinn, Director www.warsawncchamber.com
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Duplin County is headquarters for several agricultural, livestock, textile and manufacturing facilities. Duplin County ranked first in the nation for pork production at the county level, number two 100 counties in turkey production, number three in broilers (chicken), and number four in beef cattle production. Duplin is in the top 10 counties for all livestock production. Duplin County ranks number one of North in total agricultural cash receipts. Duplin County is home largest winery- Duplin Winery, located in Rose Hill. For more information about Duplin
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County business and industry, contact: Duplin County Economic Development Commission 260 Airport Road / PO Box 929 Kenansville, NC 28349 910-296-2180 or 800-755-1755 www. duplinedc.com
POPULATION grew by more than 20% between 2000 and 2020, according to the U.S. Census estimate for 2020. Duplin is 59,323, according to the 2020 U.S. Census estimate. Populations for individual towns are: Beulaville- 1,336 Calypso- 554 Faison- 987 Greenevers- 651 Kenansville- 817 Magnolia- 964 Rose Hill- 1,673 Teachey- 381 Wallace- 3,940 Warsaw- 3,058
WELCOME HOME TO DUPLIN COUNTY
You can trust our homegrown team of professionals to help you find the perfect home for your family, or to sell your home or land. Give us a call today, and let’s get started!
Curt Simpson 910-290-2194 Cyndi Hatcher 910-289-1291
Dora Jernigan 910-271-1382 Haley Fussell 910-271-4221
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