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Southern Farm Days Friday - Sunday, June 19 - 21 Carolina’s rich farm heritage is demonstrated at Southern Farm Days at Boys and Girls Homes Equine Events Center at Lake Waccamaw with events including: • Antique tractor show • Farm Life activities • Homestead village • Horse and mule farming demonstration • Music and entertainment • WagonridesandWildWestshow • Newthisyear...N.C.MuleAssociationshow Admission is $8. Children ages 11 and under and active military are admitted free. Handicap parking available. For more information, visit southernfarmdays.com.
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Columbus County Industrial Golf Tournament Friday, September 18 Golfers from across the area are invited to participate in the 41st Annual Columbus County Industrial Golf Tournament, Friday, September 18, hosted by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. The Captain’s Choice tournament will begin with registration and lunch at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon. The tournament is limited to the first 120 golfers registered. The entry deadline is Friday, September 11, 2020. Call the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, 910-642-3171, or visit the website to register, www.TheColumbusChamber.com.
N.C. Watermelon Festival Saturday, July 25 The 2020 N.C. Watermelon Festival in Fair Bluff features a street dance, Watermelon Queen Pageant, best tasting watermelon, biggest watermelon, Main Street Parade, Fair Bluff Rotary Duck Race, arts, crafts, food, music and more. Visit ncwatermelonfestival.org for more information and entry forms.
BBQ on the Bluff Friday & Saturday, September 25 & 26 BBQ on the Bluff on Riverside Drive in Fair Bluff will feature a barbeque cookoff showcasing the best BBQ cooks in North and South Carolina. Entry into the contest is $150. Weekend events include music and entertainment, cake competitions, chicken bog dinner and, on Saturday, barbecue for sale by the plate or the pound. Entry and prize information is available at fairbluff.com or call the Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce at 910-649-7202.
Brunswick Stew Festival Saturday, September 26 Brunswick Stew Festival events kick off with a parade at 10 a.m. beginning at National Spinning Mill and ending at the Columbus County Fairgrounds. The Brunswick Stew contest and other festival activities will continue at the fairgrounds until 4 p.m. Cooks will compete for the best pot of Brunswick stew, and entertainment, vendors and children’s games will complete the fun-filled day. For more information contact Brunswick Town Hall at 910-642-6741 or Alonzo McArthur at 910-625-7016.
Waccamaw Siouan Pow Wow Friday & Saturday, October 16 &17 This fall the history, traditional foods, American Indian dance competition, drumming competition, gospel sing, parade and pageant are celebrated on the Waccamaw Siouan tribal grounds near the town of Bolton. A thrilling ceremony closes the event Saturday evening. General admission is $8 per day, 65 & older $5 per day, children 0-4 free. For more information call 910- 655-8778 or email ashleylpatrick@yahoo.com.
Pine Tree Festival Saturday, October 3 This family-friendly festival celebrates Bolton’s heritage as a timber town with a parade at 10 a.m. followed by music and entertainment, food vendors, children’s activities, arts and crafts. For information call 910-655-8945 or email simshawn@yahoo.com.
Columbus County Agricultural Fair Tuesday - Sunday, October 13 - 18 The 40th Columbus County Fair kicks off with a parade through downtown Whiteville Tuesday, October 13 at 3:30 p.m. The fair officially opens at Columbus County fairgrounds after the parade at 5 p.m. Families will enjoy carnival rides, exhibits, vendors, children’s games and more. For complete information, schedule of events and entry forms visit columbuscountyfair.com.
N.C. Yam Festival Taste of Tabor Thursday, October 22 Celebrating yam royalty, great food, music and dancing makes Taste of Tabor a fun, family-friendly event hosted at Sunnyfield Equestrian Farm. Tickets will be on sale closer to the event.
N.C. Yam Festival Saturday - Saturday, October 17 - 24 Everyone will have a “yam” good time as the sweet potato takes center stage in downtown Tabor City on Saturday, October 24. Yam festival events begin Saturday, October 17, and continue throughout the week, including the scholarship pageant, sweet potato auction and potato cookoff. On Saturday, October 24, the Yam Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. in downtown Tabor City followed by music and entertainment, KidZone, food vendors, arts and crafts and more. Festival day admission is free. Go to ncyamfestival.com for more information. Spring & Summer 2020 | 954 | 81
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