Strawberry Festival 2015

The 83rd Annual North Carolina

Strawberry Festival Chadbourn, NC

April 29 - May 2, 2015

Kayla Baxley

2014 Strawberry Queen

Strawberry Times A Calling A supplement to The News Reporter and The News Times

Victoria Elizabeth Wooten 2014 Strawberry Princess

Miss NC 2014 Beth Stovall

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Program details announced for Strawberry Pageant ‘Strawberry times a calling’

The N.C. Strawberry Festival Pageant will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at West Columbus High School.

Strawberry Festival President Guy Long will welcome guests, and the invocation will be given by Terry Cottle.

The national anthem will be sung by Deidre Norris.

Entertainment will be provided by Miss North Carolina Beth Stovall, Strawberry Festival Queen Kayla Baxley, Strawberry Festival Princess Victoria Elizabeth Wooten, visiting question queens and Miss West Columbus High School.

Master of ceremonies for the pageant again will be pageant veteran Bob Hensley.

Hensley has been directly involved with the production of the N.C. Rhododendron Festival for over 35 years.

He has served as emcee for pageants throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. He has emceed the Strawberry Pageant numerous times.

He also is an active pageant judge, having judged Miss America preliminaries and several local pageants. Bob and his wife, Janie, live near Loafers

Bob Hensley

Glory outside the Mitch- parents of two children ell County town of Bak- and they have four grand- ...will be appearing at the Encounters, the dignitaries lunersville. They are the children. cheon, the parade and the scholarship pageant.

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“Strawberry Is King” Our best wishes to everyone who works so hard each year to bring attention to one of Chadbourn’s greatest assets, the Strawberry Festival and agricultural community. Our thanks to all committees for a job well done. God Bless You!

Kenneth Waddell

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By KAYLA BAXLEY Last May I was awarded a title that would bring an enormous amount of change into my life. When I was crowned I was fully aware of the expectations set before me. However, I could not have imagined the impression it would have on my life. I have been granted such wonderful opportunities since I won this title, but it couldn’t be possible without significant people playing important roles in my life.

First, I must thank God for all His many blessings. I am so thankful for His mercy and salvation, without which I could not continue. Thank you Lord for providing me with this wonderful opportunity.

This blessing has astounded me with such excitement and opportunities that I truly owe to my Lord and Savior.

Momma: I am so thankful that God has allowed me to be your daughter. You have remained by my side throughout this year as well as in ev-

ery aspect of my life. You have loved, supported and encouraged me more than anyone ever could. Whether it was helping me look my best, being a one-woman audience so I could practice singing, completing behind the scene tasks, or offering me advice when needed, you have been there to do it all. Thank you for always lifting me up and being the amazing person that you are.

You truly exemplify strength, compassion, sincerity and many other amazing qualities.

I am very grateful to you as my role model and I genuinely admire who you are. I love you.

Daddy: If any father has deserved the title of “Pageant Dad,” it would definitely be you. I do not know how I would have made it through this year without you. There has not been one day that has passed that I felt I could not depend on you. Thank you for always making sure I had a car in every parade, for always driving me in the parades, offering your “Pageant Dad” advice

when solicited, and always going dress-shopping with me. I greatly appreciate all the sacrifices you have made and all the love you have unselfishly given me. I could never thank you enough. I love you.

Samantha: I could not have asked for a better sister. Although you are my baby sister, I look up to you. You have such a strong spirit and such a genuine personality. You have taught me that to be myself is a great reward. Thank you for that life lesson. I would also like to thank you for always making yourself available to do my hair and make-up for parades and appearances. You have such talent and I could not have looked my best without you. Thank you and I love you so much, sissy.

Grammy and Papa: Your unending love and support in every aspect of my life truly overwhelms me. I’m thankful to have two people I can count on fully. I specifically want to thank you for supporting me in my vocal abilities. There

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A Message from the Mayor . . .

Welcome to the 83rd Annual North Carolina Strawberry Festival, the oldest agricultural event in the state.

The Town of Chadbourn is proud to carry on a tradition that began when the strawberry was king and more strawberries were shipped from Chadbourn than from anywhere else in the world. This year, the Strawberry Festival promises to be one of the biggest and best celebrations ever!

We are glad that you are here to enjoy all of the festivities with us. Enjoy your stay, and we hope to see you again soon.

Sincerely, Donald Ray Bass, Mayor Town of Chadbourn

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Princess Wooten farewell

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W hen I was crow ned, I felt as if my reign would last forever. I took everything for granted: square-dancing, spitting watermelon seeds, being escorted as if I were true royalty, and even having little girls say they wanted to be a princess just like me. I must say a few proper “thank-yous” for this experience, though nothing can truly express how grateful I am.

First and foremost, I must thank God for this amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Strawberry is one of His many blessings in my life.

Mama: “Do you have your crown? Car signs? Shoes? ” One word: Lifesaver. Through it all, this princess would be lost without you. I know you went above and beyond to make sure I had the most beautiful gowns and everything necessary. Thank you so much. You may turn into a pageant mom yet.

Daddy (aka the princess’ bodyguard): Who’s the only

person that would drive three hours on last-minute notice to an appearance and escort the only royal willing to look at antiques in the summer heat? My biggest supporter, that’s who.

I’ll forever be your princess.

Mema and Papa: You two h ave b e en s o supp or t ive throughout my reign, always giving me words of wisdom. I carry you in my heart wherever I go. I know you both think that I am going to break my neck in all of these high heels, but if I do, go visit me in the hospital. I love you both more than life itself.

Ashley and Joseph: Ashe, thank you for reminding me that no panel of judges can ever define my true worth.

Joe, thank you for the pictures when I was competing and for the Chanel lipstick that was stunning on stage. I appreciate you both.

Alice-Christian Pridgen: Ali, it’s not easy to put into words how I feel, but here goes nothing. Thank you for

your wisdom and guidance, not only in Strawberry, but in life. You’re the true definition of a proper southern lady, and your good deeds do not go unnoticed. You are forever my closest berry sister and my friend. ABS. Casey G ore : You’re my dance, vocal, and tough-love pageant coach who also happens to be my hairdresser.

You and your family have welcomed me as if I were your own. Thank you for being so amazing.

Cathy Britt: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to make strawberry outfits for me. You’ve always been there when I needed your sewing talents and your guidance.

Laura Pridgen: What can I say? You’ve done so many alterations for me that I’ve lost count. I trust no one else with my gowns. If I needed something done last-minute, you always came through for me. Thank you.

Congratulations on the 2015 Strawberry Festival

Victoria Elizabeth Wooten 2014 Strawberry Festival Princess Additional thanks goes to Monograms Unlimited, Merritt’s Sporting Goods, and especially Budget Printing. Your items were crucial in the recognition of my title at events and will be my keepsakes.

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and downs; however, no one but ourselves could ever understand how much we really love each other. When we work together, we always get things done, even if it’s just the two of us in what seems like a milelong list of things to do. You Continued on page 7

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Tara Danielle Ward Tara Danielle Ward is the 17-year-old daughter of Darrell and Mitzi Ward of Nakina. A senior at South Carolina High School, she plans to attend Cape Fear Community college in the fall.

She plans to pursue an associate in science degree at Cape Fear, and then attend the University of North Carolina at Wilmington to pursue a degree in marine biology so that one day she can study marine animals and their environment.

Her talent will be performing a vocal selection of “Benny and the Jets,” made famous by 2011 American Idol contestant Haley Reinhart. Tara has taken voice lessons for several years and has sung in her church and school choirs.

For 11 years, she has been an avid member of Relay for Live, which she calls a very

Tara Danielle Ward valued event to her family and several others in her community who have been affected by cancer. “I participate to remember the ones who have survived and the ones who have been taken by cancer. I believe it is critical to continue cancer research because it is so prominent in our world today,” she says.

Besides Relay for Life, Tara enjoys singing, dancing, volunteering, participating in the Media Review Team for the Columbus County Health Department, spending time with her family and friends, working and being a typical teenager.

The 5’3” 138 lb. greeneyed brunette is a member of the Science Club at South Columbus and the A/B Honor Roll. She was voted “Most Talkative” by her senior class.

Tara says, “I am certain that it would be an absolute honor to represent the town of Chadbourn and the North Carolina Strawberry Festival as the North Carolina Strawberry Festival Queen. Being from a neighboring community, I have attended this festival for several years and thoroughly enjoy it every year. I hope you enjoy the festival this year as much as I do every year.”

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Her talent will be dance.

Born in Key West, Florida, Gina has been a cheerleader since she was five years old. She was at UNCPembroke’s 2014 Homecoming Queen.

The 5’7” 130-lb blue-eyed blonde says, “I love spending time with my family and chihuahua. I enjoy reading books before I watch them as a movie. I enjoy spending time at the gym and at the local gymnastics club.”

She is part of the Kappa Delta sorority, where she has served on council as the VP Public Relations officer Gina Nicole Clymore for the past two years. She also has served the chapter Gina Nicole Clymore Gina Nicole Clymore of Ben- by holding several appointed son is the 20-year-old daughter positions. She is a writer for of Denise Manka and Robert UNC-P’s student newspaper, Clymore. A graduate of South The Pine Needle, and is assisJohnston High School, she at- tant sports editor.

At the university she also is tends the University of North a member of the Spirit Squad Carolina at Pembroke.

After attending graduate and the Dance Team, where school, she plans to begin a ca- she also serves on the fundraising committee. reer in the business field.

Princess contestants

Princess farewell

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Anna Rae Walker Anna Rea Walker is the 14-year-old daughter of Jordan and Teeya Scheer of Whiteville and Brad Walker of Chadbourn. She currently attends Central Middle School and will attend Whiteville High School in the fall.

After graduation from high school, Anna hopes to attend the University of North Carolina and pursue a degree in film and media studies and then obtain a master of fine arts in directing. Her dream is to be a film director in Hollywood.

She has been a student at the Southside Dance Center for five years and her talent in the pageant will be tap dance Anna earned a black belt in karate at age 11, performed at Walt Disney World and onboard the Carnival Cruise Lines “Fascination” as a Southside Dance Center AllStar Dancer. In addition, she has won numerous piano awards.

She enjoys reading, Netflix marathons and drawings. She

Brinkley Noel Carter

Anna Rae Walker loves movies, theatre and musicals. Anna loves Broadway shows and spend much of her free time listening to music from her favorite shows The 5’7”, 130 lb. blue-eyed strawberry blonde is an Honor Roll student and has been an Academic Superstar for five years. She was a CMS Hornets cheerleader in 7th and 8th grades and plays flute in the CMS marching band. She also is a member of the yearbook committee and a member of

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the Battle of the Books team.

Brinkley Noel Carter Brinkley Noel Collier is the 15-year-old daughter of Gary and Tammy Collier and a student at West Bladen High School.

She plans to attend a fouryear university to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing, after which she hopes to further her career and become a pediatric physician’s assistant.

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Pageant committee and sponsors: I thank you all for your dedication to the pageant and the best (if I do say so myself) agricultural festival in the state. I am forever changed for the better; you all are truly wonderful.

My festival sisters (including Bob): Although I know that our lives will lead us separate ways, I hope that we will keep in touch. I will never forget the laughs we shared, and our memories will last forever.

You are all the true definition of royalty. A dear queen once told me, “Once a queen, always a queen.” I find peace in that, and I hope all you lovely ladies will, too. Also, I may or may not have spelled your name backwards, Bob, but I still love you and your signature

pink outfits.

There are so many others that I could thank, but I’m afraid the newspaper will not permit a 370-page thank-you letter, so this will have to do. I appreciate everyone that has even so much as smiled and sent a ray of sunshine my way during this past year. Thank you to all the people of North Carolina. I could not have been prouder to represent our entire state and its most profitable industry.

To the next princess: Don’t blink. In an instant, your year of reign will have come to an end; cherish every second.

Sending my love from “The Strawberry Capital of the World” – for the last time, “representing the oldest agricultural festival in the state, I am your 82nd North Carolina Strawberry Festival Princess, Victoria Elizabeth Wooten.”

Victoria Elizabeth Wooten 82nd N.C. Strawberry Princess

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Schedule of Events for the 83rd Annual N.C. Strawberry Festival

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7 p.m. Opening ceremonies for the 83rd North Carolina Strawberry Festival at the event field behind Hardees.

Free concerts featuring the “Blackwater Band” and “HonThursday, April 23 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Pancake Sup- ey Don’t” per. Chadbourn Elementary Thursday, April 30 School Cafeteria. $5 per plate.

Noon. National Day of Prayer. Reaching out to the Friday, April 24 2 p.m. Judging for Residen- nation with the power of prayer. At the gazebo at the tial Display Contest.

Judging for Commercial intersection of East 1st Avenue and Wilson Street. The Rev. Display Contest Timothy A. Lance, pastor of Tuesday, April 28 Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist 5-8 p.m. Chicken Bog Fun- Church, will deliver the mesdraiser for the Chadbour n sage.

6:30-9 p.m. Strawberry FesDepot Museum, $6 per plate at the event field behind Hardees. tival Jam Variety Show, West Columbus High School Auditorium, Cerro Gordo.

Friday, May 1 5-9 p.m. ***Fun Time Amusements*** at the event field behind Hardees. Pay one price of $15 for an unlimited ride

wristband. (Present a coupon from an ad in the newspaper or on the placemats available around town and receive $2 off a wristband purchase at the ticket booth (Friday night only). Good for up to 4 wristbands per person.

6–9 p.m. Evening of Strawberry Encounters at the home of George and Alice Wooten, 160 Kissam Lane (off of Haynes Lennon Hwy.), Evergreen. Tickets $25.

7:30-9 p.m. Live entertainment on the stage at the event field behind Hardees. Free.

Saturday, May 2 10-until. Fun-Time Amusements at the event field 7:30-9 a.m. Registration for professional arts, crafts and food court. Event field.

8-10 a.m. Strawberry Quality Contest entries. Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Church Family Life Center.

8:30-10 a.m. Entries for Food

Products Contests. Chadbourn Community Library, 301 N. Wilson St. 8 a.m. Band concert festival.

West Columbus High School Auditorium, Cerro Gordo.

9:30 a.m.-until. Professional Arts and Crafts and Food Court. Event field behind Hardees.

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 3:30-7:30 p.m. N.C. Strawberry Festival Entertainment/Variety Show.

Event field next to Food Lion shopping center.

8 a.m.-4. N.C. Strawberry Festival Car Show. Food Lion parking lot. (registration 8 a.m.-noon; judging noon-2 p.m.; awards at 4 p.m.)

10-11 a.m. Judging for Food Products Contest. Chadbourn Community Library.

11:30 a.m. Strawberry Luncheon. Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Church Family Life Center. Open invitation – purchase tickets in advance - $15 per ticket.

Noon-1:30 p.m. Auction of Strawberry Quality Contest entries. Chadbourn Pentecosteal Holiness Church Family Life Center.

2 p. m . N o r t h C a ro l i n a Strawberry Festival Parade.

5 p.m. Strawberry spitting contest at the event field next to Food Lion.

6:30 p.m. North Carolina Strawberry Festival Scholarship Pageant. West Columbus High School Auditorium, Cerro Gordo.

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Continued from page 3 perience without the two of you. Thank you for always attending any and every event I made an appearance at. I can always count on you both to be in the crowd. It has always brought me such joy and comfort to see you in the audience.

I cannot begin to describe how appreciative I am for all the time you have given to me and given to this wonderful scholarship opportunity. I cannot say thank you enough. I love you both.

Aunt Katie: You have supported me through each pageant and I couldn’t be happier than you have been by my side through this one. You always help me not only look my best on pageant day but also made me feel my best. You are such a positive person and always say the right words to help me get past my nerves. I’m so appreciative to have you in my life and to always be able to count on you. Thank you and I love you.

Josh: Despite your lack of experience in the pageant

world you have definitely supported me throughout this experience. This may not be your choice of hobby but you actively participate simply because I enjoy it. Thank you for being such a positive presence in my life. I also thank you for your unfailing support and unconditional love. I love you beyond words.

Catherine: You are such a magnificent and wonderful person. I feel so lucky to have met you. You have brought such light into my life. I love our special relationship. I know that I can always look to you for counsel, advice, and for a good time. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and making this experience so memorable. I love you.

Cathy: I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you this past year. You have such a bright and cheerful disposition that it is absolutely contagious. You have always been someone I could share a laugh with as well as someone I can confide in. I cherish all of our

memories together. I would also like to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to this pageant. Your labors are highly valued and favored in my eyes.

Victoria and Ally: One year ago we officially became the three musketeers. Since then we have made amazing and hilarious memories. I love how we have experienced multiple situations and somehow turn it into a festival of laughter.

Thank you for those precious memories, for I will always cherish them. I love you both.

I feel so blessed to have such loving and supportive people in my life who have guided me to where I am today. Thank you to everyone that has helped me throughout this amazing year.

I am indebted to all because without them I could not encounter such extraordinary experiences. I have been able to travel from the mountains to the sea, all while developing a greater appreciation of our state. During this wonderful year I have made life-lasting

friendships that will last a lifetime. I have also made long-lasting memories that I will always hold near and dear to my heart.

I am sad to see this time coming to an end, but I am thankful for this opportunity. With that being said I have one last thing to

say: “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Representing the oldest agricultural festival in North Carolina, I am your 82nd North Carolina Strawberry Festival Queen, Kayla Baxley.”

Kayla Baxley 82nd N.C. Strawberry Queen

Princess contestants Continued from page 7 She has been a student at Amy’s Academy of Dance Arts for 12 years, where she has been a member of the competition member for nine years. Her talent performance will be tap, in which she has 10 years of training.

She enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing board games, watching movies, playing sports, shopping and just relaxing.

The 5’7”, 160 lb. green-eyed blonde played junior varsity volleyball and softball as a freshmen this year at West Bladen High. She currently

is eligible to become a member of the Beta Club based on her freshman grade point average, but induction will not take place until the beginning of her sophomore year this fall.

The 5’7”, 130 lb. blue-eyed strawberry blonde is an Honor Roll student and has been an Academic Superstar for five years. She was a CMS Hornets cheerleader in 7th and 8th grades and plays flute in the CMS marching band. She also is a member of the yearbook committee and a member of the Battle of the Books team.

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Parade dedicated to memory of former Mayor Fax Rector The 2015 Strawberry Festival parade will be dedicated to the memory of former Chadbourn Mayor Fax Rector, who passed away on Jan. 20.

Rector was a longtime elected official in Chadbourn, but long before he got involved in politics, he was a civic-minded public servant, doing much behind the scenes, most of which the people never heard about. That’s because when he took actions to improve Chadbourn and the well-being off its people he did so in most cases anonymously. Although thrust into a public role as an elected official, he never cared too much for the spotlight. He didn’t shy away from it, but he didn’t seek it out, either.

After his retirement from the Star-News in Wilmington, and he and his wife, Beth, operated the Opening Doors preschool center in Whiteville from 1988 until 2011.

As his obituary so rightly stated, “Fax demonstrated a deep and genuine love for the town of Chadbourn and the

citizens of Columbus County through his involvement in numerous civic endeavors. He served the community with distinction demonstrating his willingness to place his concerns for the public good ahead of his personal interests.”

He served on the Chadbour n Town Council from 2003 until 2012. The last time he was up for election to the council, he decided it was time for some newer blood on the town board and did not file for re-election. What a testament to how highly the citizens held him it was when they went ahead and re-elected him, anyway, as a write-in candidate even though he did not run.

When former Mayor Ken Waddell was elected to the state legislature in 2012, his fellow council members chose him to replace Waddell as mayor. He then was elected mayor in his own right in 2013 and served with distinction until his declining health forced his resignation a few months before his death.

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In Memory of Herb Harp Strawberry Festival Scholarship

This year marked the loss of a near and dear friend to the North Carolina Strawberry Festival, Herb Harp, who passed away on Jan. 25.

Herb was not a native of Columbus County, but made it his newfound home, residing in Fair Bluff.

For the past 10 years Herb served as the chief photographer for the N.C. Strawberry Festival. He also served and volunteered in many other capacities for the festival.

Not only did the Strawberry Festival suffer a loss, but also many other organizations suffered the same loss.

Herb volunteered for the Relay for Life, Southeastern Community College, Columbus County RSVP, and the N.C. Watermelon Festival. An accomplished chef, he cooked for many events at the Fair Bluff Baptist Church, the Town of Fair Bluff, and many other events too numerous to mention.

Herb’s website (www.herbharpphotography.com) served as an excellent source for documenting many events in Columbus County over many

Pageant set May 2 at WCHS The N.C. Strawberry Festival Scholarship Queen and Princess Pageant will be held Saturday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the West Columbus High School Auditorium in Cerro Gordo.

This year’s pageant theme is “The N.C. Strawberry Festival Queen, Princess, and Committee honor the farmers during Strawberry Time.”

The welcome will be by Guy Long, president of the N.C.

Strawberry Festival.

Bob Hensley of Bakersville will be master of ceremonies and Miss North Carolina Beth Stovall will entertain and have remarks.

Contestants in the Princess division are Anna Rae Walker and Brinkley Noel Carter.

Contestants in the Queen division are Tara Danielle Ward and Gina Nicole Clymore.

Admission at the door will be $10.

Area royalty invited to 2015 Strawberry Pageant

An invitation is extended to area queens, princesses and other honorary titleholders to attend the crowning ceremony Herb Harp N.C. Strawberry Festival President Guy Long has an- of the 2015 North Carolina years. nounced the following contact persons for various events for Strawberry Festival Queen He was a proud veteran of and Princess at 6:30 p.m. on this year’s festival: the U.S. Marine Corps.

Saturday, May 2, at West CoAll listed phone numbers are in the 910 area code.

Herb will be missed greatly, lumbus High School in Cerro Parade: Danny Long 654-5244 but his volunteerism should Gordo.

Floats: Ward Shaw 654-4786 not be forgotten and should Riders for Floats Bobbi B. Nance 654-3070 All crown-bearing guests serve as an excellent example Queens: Lefell Eason 654-3518 will be introduced during the Luncheon & Auction: Densil Worthington 654-3518 of how we all should make our program. No invitations are Food contest: Barbara Larrimore 654-4540 county a better place to live. being mailed, and this anPageant: Catherine Causey 642-7924 nouncement serves as a notice Strawberry Encounters dinner: Elaine Honeycutt 654-4856 of invitation to all qualifying School bands: George Nickerson 654-9938 dignitary crown bearers.

Merchandise: Lori Williams 654-2000 Admission to the ceremony Vendors (food and crafts): Wendy Johnson and will be $10 per person, includLinda Gaddy 654-4146 ing chaperones; however, all Auto show: Danny Long 654-5244 visiting queens will be admit Talent show: Joi L. Thomas 770-5050 ted free.

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NCDA’s Big Cart

Staff photo by Allen Turner

The N.C. Department of Agriculture’s “Big Cart,” pictured here carrying Miss North Carolina during the 2014 Strawberry Festival, will return to Chadbourn for the 83rd N.C. Strawberry Festival.

Big Cart to make return appearance at the 83rd N.C. Strawberry Festival The N.C. Department of Agriculture’s Got to Be NC Big Cart will be making a grand return appearance at the 83rd North Carolina Strawberry Festival. The Big Cart will be leading North Carolina’s oldest agriculture parade with Miss North Carolina Arlie Honeycutt riding in the Big Cart.

The Big Cart, as it usually is called, is an oversized shopping cart approximately 13 feet high and 15 feet long with a Chevrolet 396 V8 big block engine.

The Big Cart has made rounds in North Carolina

after first debuting at the are grown, raised and proRaleigh Farmers Market cessed in the state.

Festival on six years ago. It has visited Raleigh, Greensboro, Concord, Wake Forest, Greenville, Mount Olive, Kinston, Murfreesboro, Zebulon, Fayetteville, Chadbourn and the Mountain State Fair in Ashville on its journeys, to mention just a few of many appearances. It has been featured in news stories by television stations and newspapers from the coast to the mountains of North Carolina.

The purpose of the Big Cart is to raise awareness to the numerous products that

Beth Stovall, Miss North Carolina 2014, will be an active participant in the 83rd N.C. Strawberry Festeival, attending the Strawberry Encounters dinner, the dignitaries luncheon, the parade and the scholarship pageant.

She was born in Goldsboro and is the 20-year old daughter of Dan and Patti Stovall. Beth has been attending the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, with a major in vocal performance studies.

Her recent performances have included the of Anne in Nicolai’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” for UNC-WOOP!’s Evening of Opera Scenes, featured soloist in the UNCW Chamber Choir and N.C. Baroque Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Bach’s “St. John Passion” and Mozart’s aria “Ach, Ich Fühls” for the UNCW Honors Recital Beth has twice traveled to St. Pölten, Austria, where she attended the Laudate Dominum conference, singing Bruckner’s “Mass in D Minor” and Mozart’s “Missa Solemnis in C,” under the world-renowned baton of Erwin Ortner.

Among her honors at UNCW are being recipient of the People Helping People Scholarship (awarded for exceptional community service), being named to the Dean’s List and Honor’s College (for academic excellence), being a member of the Chamber and Concert Choirs and being recognized for outstanding musical and academic mentorship to peers and younger students.

Her platform as Miss North Carolina has promoted inspiration art. Beth developed this program to inspire students to

Beth Stovall Miss North Carolina

explore and discover their talents. Having collaborated with local arts councils and schools, she has partnered with the North Carolina Arts Council and schools statewide to help foster and promote education, funding, and support for the arts in public schools.

“I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember and expressing myself in every creative way imaginable,” said Beth. “I want to inspire young people across the state to become active and involved in the arts as well as explore and discover their unique creative talents to create a brighter, more innovative future. I want everyone to have the same opportunities that I had to fall in love with the arts.”

Her long-term goal is to achieve her masters and doctorate degrees in music and become a professor of voice and music history.

Welcome to the 83rd Annual NC Strawberry Festival in Chadbourn

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Strawberry Encounters to be held at historic Wooten Evergreen farm

Scene of Strawberry Encounters

(Staff photo by Allen Turner)

“An Evening of Strawberry Encounters” will be held Friday, May 1, from 6-9 p.m. at the home of Alice and George Wooten, 160 Kissam Lane in Evergreen Tickets are $25 per person and are available at CresCom Bank, or from Elaine Honeycutt, Judy Strickland and Densil Worthington.

We have served Columbus County for many years.

This year’s N.C. Strawberry Festival Encounters dinner will be in the peaceful community of Evergreen at the home of Alice and George Wooten, longtime supporters of the N.C. Strawberry Festival.

The dinner will be held Friday, May 1, from 6-9 p.m. at 160 Kissam Lane in Evergreen. Dress will be casual.

Encounters will be held on a family farm that several generations of Kissams (beginning with Alice’s great-grandparents) have owned since shortly after the Civil War. Alice and George have continued the Kissam tradition into the 5th generation of farming sweet potatoes, soybeans and cotton.

“It only seems right that this year’s Encounters features one of the area’s historical f ar ms, since the 83rd North Carolina Strawberry Festival will be honoring the far mer as a collective parade marshal in recognition of the contribution to ag riculture and the e c o n o m y, ” said Elaine Honeycutt, Encounters chair person.

In a setting of southern charm, attendees will be able to enjoy the atmosphere of live music, food, strawberry desserts galore and a chance to fellowship with family and friends. The master of ceremonies will be Chadbourn native Greg Thompson, a professional entertainer based in Florida who will offer humor.

Miss North Carolina Beth Stovall also is scheduled to perform.

Tickets are $25 per person and are available at CrestCom Bank, or from Elaine Honeycutt, Judy Strickland and Densil Worthington.

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N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Troxler to serve as the keynote speaker during Dignitaries Luncheon honoring the farmers The 83rd North Carolina Strawberry Festival will honor the farmers as the Grand Parade Marshalls for this year’s festival.

Farmers attending the Dignitaries Luncheon and Quality Auction will be recognized for their dedication and accomplishments in the farming industry.

Commissioner Troxler will serve as the keynote speaker at the Dignitaries Luncheon and participate in the annual Quality Auction. Last year’s Quality Auction brought over $2,000.00 for the first place flat of berries and over $8000.00 for the 12 flats entered for judging.

During the parade, Commissioner Troxler will be riding on the lead float along with fellow local area farmers.

N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler was raised in the Guilford County community of Browns Summit and has spent his entire career in agriculture as founder, owner and operator of Troxler Farms.

Over the years, the family-owned farm has produced tobacco, wheat, vegetables and soybeans.

Since taking office in 2005, Troxler has focused on developing new markets for N.C. farm products, preserving working farms and protecting the state’s food supply.

Troxler is a past president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. He also is a former chairman of

Steve Troxler NASDA’s Food Regulation and Nutrition Committee. He served as president of the Southern Association of State Departments

Miss North Carolina Beth Stovall will appear at several local events during the upcoming N.C. Strawberry Festival, including the Strawberry Encounters on Friday night, May 1, and the luncheon and scholarship pageant Saturday, May 2. She’ll also highlight the parade after the luncheon but before the pageant.

of Agriculture in 2010-2011.

He also serves on the boards of the N.C. Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation, the Rural Economic Development Center and the N.C. Biotechnology Center. He is a member of numerous organizations, including the N.C. Tobacco Research Commission and the Southern United States Trade Association.

Troxler was recognized with the 2014 Public Service Award from the N.C. Travel Industry Association for his support of agritourism and several major tourism projects in the state.

Other recent awards include the 2013 Forest Conservationist of the Year Award from the N.C. Wildlife Federation, the 2012 Meritorious Service Award from the N.C. Soybean Producers Association, the 2011 Elliot O. Grosvenor Food Safety Award from the Association of Food and Drug Officials, the Distinguished Service Award from the N.C. Agricultural Foundation, and a leadership award from the Western North Carolina Livestock Center and WNC Communities.

Troxler was graduated from N.C. State University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree in conservation, with a concentration in environmental studies. He and his wife, Sharon, have two grown sons, two daughtersin-law and four grandchildren. In his spare time, Troxler enjoys restoring antique farm equipment and playing with his dog, Kate, a Labrador/golden retriever mix.

40 vendors to provide variety

Vendors from across the area will provide a great variety of food and crafts for the enjoyment of everyone attending this year’s Strawberry Festival. Approximately 40 vendors will exhibit various items in a flea market atmosphere.

These items will include candles, jewelry, handcrafted woodwork, crafted glassware and art.

Types of food that can be enjoyed this year will consist of Mediterranean style, blooming onions, funnel cakes, pizza, subs, BBQ or just good old fashioned hot dogs or hamburgers.

For the children, the midway will be provided by FunTime Amusements coming to the festival on Friday and lasting thru festival day.

These events will be located at the vendor field beside the Food Lion Shopping Center and behind Hardee’s. Festival organizer Densil Worthington commented, “Come out and enjoy a complete day of fun and relaxation as we celebrate the 83rd Annual North Carolina Strawberry Festival on May 2.”

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N.C. Strawberry Festival Scholarship Pageant fund donations

Strawberry proclamations

(Staff photo by Allen Turner)

With N.C. Strawberry Festival President Guy Long, right, looking on, Chadbourn Mayor Donald Ray Bass issued two proclamations related to the Strawberry Festival. One proclamation recognized May 2 as the 83rd anniversary of the festival and encouraged all citizens to participate in festival events during the week of April 26-May 2.

The other proclamation, which is traditional for the week before Strawberry Festival events get underway, designated April 18-24 as “Beautification and Clean-Up Week” in Chadbourn..

The North Carolina Strawber ry Festival Queen and Princess Pageant, an event of the 2015 North Carolina Strawberry Festival, wishes to sincerely thank the contestants, their families, the West Columbus High School faculty and staff, and all volunteers.

Special thanks to he following who made donations to the Strawberry Festival Scholarship Fund: Wo r t h i n g t o n F u n e r a l Home, Sarah Koonce, Medicine Mart Home Health, The News Reporter, Dr. C.O. Boyette, MDFAADP, Glenda Strole, Hilda and Joy Bullard, Colliers Jewelers Inc., Dorothy Winnies, Deborah Kay McKeithan, Blanche Bullock, 410 Clothing and Gift Shop, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Caines, Dr. & Mrs. Eugene Sturdivant, Dewey Hill Enterprises, Mr. and Mrs. David Breeden, The Caines Brothers, W.E. Bailey and Son, Debbie Joyner Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Duncan, Tommy Carr, Ms. L.P. Ward Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Britt, Olde Town

Florist, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Honeycutt, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Strickland, Mitchel Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Cottle, Wilson (Purdue Agri-Business), Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Turner, Dr. Richard Fleming, R.C. Soles, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Kent Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Honeycutt, Mayor and Mrs. Donald Ray Bass, Black’s Tire Service, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Tedder Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Tony Freeman, Mrs. Amy Watson – Amy’s Academy of Dance, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Powell, Betty Stewart, Barbara Larrimore, Mayor and Mrs. Terry Mann, Mr. and Mrs. David Greco A special thanks to Strawberry Festival President Guy Long for his dedication and services to the N.C. Strawberry Festival. Thanks to the producers of strawberries, members of the North Carolina Strawberry Festival Association, the reigning queens and to the contestants in this year’s pageant.

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Chadbourn ECA are ready for festival foods contest

Members of the Chadbourn Exten- foods, breads, uncooked and cooked sion and Community Homemakers processed syrups, preserves, sauces, Association are getting ready for the jelly and jam.) Note: Two individual annual Strawberry Food Products Con- servings of each recipe will be accepttest, which will be held Saturday, May 2 ed by the Strawberry Food Products at the Chadbourn Community Library. Committee.

B. Cake (One-fourth of a cake is acBarbara Larrimore, the committee ceptable or a whole cake may be enchair for the contest, tered.) is leading the organiC. Pastries, Pies and zational effort.

Tarts. (Pastries: two Entries will be acindividual servings of cepted at the library each recipe are acceptfrom 8:30-10 a.m. on able. Pies: an eightSaturday, and must inch pie is acceptable.) be ready to display D. Salads and Other before they are regDeserts. (Includes all istered. Participants types of gelatin dishes, will not be allowed at ice cream, etc. Two inthe display tables. dividual servings are Recipes are to be acceptable.) written or typed on E. Low Calorie or 5x8 index cards and Sugar Free Salads and left with the strawOther Deserts berry dish. Judging The N.C. Strawberwill occur from 10-11 ry Foods Contest has a.m. The food exhibbeen one of the highits will be reopened lights of the festival for public viewing at for many years and 11 a.m. and remain on Barbara Larrimore members of the Chaddisplay until particibourn Extension and pants pick up their Community Association pride thementries by 3 p.m.

The contest is designed to promote selves in sponsoring the event.

The contest is designed to promote the use of the strawberry as a nutrithe use of the strawberry as a nutritious and palatable product and the contest is designed so that a person tious and palatable product. Persons of any age or sex may enter. Novice of any age or sex may enter and there and experienced cooks have enjoyed is no entry fee. Novice and experipresenting both traditional and inno- enced cooks are invited to present vative recipes and over the years the their favorite strawberry dishes for cooks have enjoyed receiving acclaim judging, receive acclaim for their efforts and participate in this continued for the efforts.

Three cash prizes will be offered in tradition.

Call Barbara Larrimore at 654-4540 both the adult and youth (first grade for more information on the contest. through high school senior) divisions.

Qualified judges from a wide geographical area will be coming to town to judge the entries. They include retired extension home agents and school cafeteria personnel.

Following are the contest rules: 1. The contest will be divided into The annual Strawberry Festival Pantwo divisions: A. Adult B. Youth (first cake Supper will be held Thursday, grade through high school senior).

April 23, from 5-8 p.m. at Chadbourn 2. Dishes will be judged in five cate- Elementary School. Plates will be $5 gories in each division. Only one entry and proceeds from the supper will benfrom an individual in each division. efit Chadbourn Elementary School A. Appetizers. (Includes breakfast and Chadbourn Middle School.

Pancake supper April 23

(Staff photo by Allen Turner)

Strawberry Festival officers

The N.C. Strawberry Festival Association’s current officers are, from left, seated: Guy Long, president, and Hilda Bullard, secretary; standing: Gayle Williamson, vice president, and Joy Bullard, treasurer.

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Dear North Carolina Strawacross North Carolina. berry Festival Committee Strawberries alone conMembers. tribute a whopping $18 milI would like to congratulate lion dollars to our state’s you on the 83rd North Carolina economy and Columbus Strawberry Festival, the oldest County Strawberries are agriculture festival in North among the very best. Not Carolina.

Strawberries are Steven W. Troxler only are they a boost to our part of the state’s $71 billion economy, but also they are low in agriculture industry-an industry that calories and a good source of vitaprovides jobs and supports businesses mins and nutrients. They are high iron and Vitamin C not to mention a healthy dose of folic acid, potassium and cancer- fighting antioxidants.

The strawberry is not only nutritious; it is a delicious treat as well, and my favorite fruit. Thankfully my birthday falls in the spring so I can always celebrate with strawberry shortcake made with fresh, North Carolinagrown strawberries. After all, if you want the best, “It’s got to be N.C. Strawberries.”

The strawberry season also heralds, in the start of the North Carolinas growing season and kicks off the opening of famers markets across the state, so their arrival is eagerly awaited by many.

Best wishes for a safe and successful festival and a great strawberry season.

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Delicious Strawberry recipes

Strawberry cheesecake pie

8 oz. cream cheese, soft 1/4 tsp. almond extract 1 cup whipping cream, 9 inch pie shell whipped 1 pkg. strawberry glaze 1 cup sifted confectioners 1 qt. strawberries, burred, sugar quartered 1 tsp. vanilla

Beat cream cheese, confectioners sugar and vanilla together till smooth. Fold in whipped whipping cream. Pour into pie shell. Add almond extract to strawberry glaze. Mix in berries. Carefully spoon berry mixture over cheese layer.

Chill till set.

Strawberry icebox pie

Strawberry frappé

1 cup fresh strawberries 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup cold milk 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream Sweeten to taste

Place all ingredients in blender. Blend at high speed until all is blended well - about 30 seconds. Serve in chilled glasses.

Strawberry tea Drain 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen sliced strawberries.

Prepare 2 lipton tea bags according to directions. Mix strawberry juice and prepared tea. Sweeten to taste. Serve over ice. (Lemon if desired)

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3 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 pints fresh strawberries 1 9 inch pie crust, baked 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped

Spread softened cream cheese over the bottom of the cooled pie crust. Hull, wash and drain berries, reserving 8 whole berries for topping; halve the remaining berries. Place half of the berries over the cream cheese.

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water; add remaining halved berries. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened; cool thoroughly and pour over strawberries in the pie crust. Top with whipped cream and garnish with the remaining 8 whole strawberries. Chill thoroughly before serving.

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More Strawberry recipes

Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

16 oz. fresh strawberries, hulled and large berries cut in half 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Place strawberries in a bowl. Drizzle vinegar over strawberries and sprinkle with sugar. Stir gently to combine. Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least one hour but not more than four hours. Just before serving, grind pepper over berries.

Strawberry sauce

Spoon this sauce over yogurt with fresh strawberries, ice cream, pound cake or your favorite dessert. Great as topping for pancakes and waffles too.

2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup water

1 pint strawberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Place sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan, stir and bring to boil. Simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Allow the syrup to cool completely. Hasten cooling by setting pan in a shallow bowl of ice water.

Place half the berries in the jar of a blender; add lemon juice and all the cooled syrup. Puree until smooth.

Press through fine sieve to remove some of the strawberry seeds, if desired.

Coarsely chop remaining strawberries and add to strawberry puree. Serve.

Can be stored refrigerated, in tightly covered containers for up to four days.

Strawberry cheesecake pie

8 oz. cream cheese, soft 1/4 tsp. almond extract 1 cup whipping cream, 9 inch pie shell whipped 1 pkg. strawberry glaze 1 cup sifted confectioners 1 qt. strawberries, burred, sugar quartered 1 tsp. vanilla

Beat cream cheese, confectioners sugar and vanilla together till smooth. Fold in whipped whipping cream. Pour into pie shell. Add almond extract to strawberry glaze. Mix in berries. Carefully spoon berry mixture over cheese layer.

Chill till set.

Strawberry Coconut Smoothie 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 1/4 cup fresh or canned pineapple 1/4 cup canned light coconut milk 1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender in the order listed. Turn blender on high and let run for 30 seconds or until smooth.

Makes 1 serving.

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Strawberry-Lemon Shortcakes

9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind Cooking spray 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar 4 cups sliced strawberries 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces

Preheat oven to 425°. Weigh or lightly spoon 9 ounces (about 2 cups) flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Cut in chilled butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine 1 1/4 cups buttermilk and grated lemon rind. Add the buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, and toss gently with a fork to combine. (Dough should be wet and about the texture of cottage cheese.) Coat a 9-inch round metal cake pan or baking sheet with cooking spray. Place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish. Scoop 10 equal dough portions into dish. Gently shape each portion into a round by tossing in flour to help shape the dough. Arrange in pan. Discard excess flour. Brush dough with melted butter, and sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar. Bake at 425° for 22 minutes or until the shortcakes are lightly browned. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove shortcakes from pan. Cool on wire rack. Combine berries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and lemon juice; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Split each shortcake in half; spoon about 1/3 cup berry mixture and 2 tablespoons whipped topping into each.

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Strawberry dirt pudding

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8 oz. cool whip Strawberries 1 T. confectioners sugar

Put some oreos in blender till they are crumbs. Make pudding according to directions on box. Once pudding has set up, combine with cool whip and powdered sugar. Chop up fresh strawberries. Layer ingredients -- first cookie crumbs, pudding mixture and then strawberries. Continue layering, topping with cookie crumbs. This dish can be as big as you want it to be.

Sparkling strawberry wine

4 quarts strawberries 1 cup water crushed/drained 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups sugar 1 cup Wild Strawberry Liqueur Mix. Let stand in refrigerator and serve. This recipe may be doubled or tripled to your liking.

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A highlight of the N.C. Strawberry Festival is the car show.

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Fun-Time Amusements bringing rides to 83rd Strawberry Festival Fun-Time Amusements will be bringing carnival rides to the 83rd N.C. Strawberry Festival.

Fun-Time Amusements of Virginia will operate rides on the event field beside Food Lion on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2.

Featured rides will include the Ferris Wheel, Barrels-of-Fun, the Windjammer, the Ferris Wheel, the Super Spinner, the Super

Fun-Slide and Thomas the Train to name a few.

Wristbands will be available on Friday only for $18 per person and there’s a coupon for $3 off that price Friday only. A person wearing a wristband can enjoy unlimited rides on Friday.

Carnival rides also will be available all day on Saturday, May 2, at regular ticket prices.

Dewey Hill & Company welcomes everyone to the 83rd Chadbourn Strawberry Festival. We invite you to visit any Hills Food Store for super low food prices during your visit.

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Space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis.

When your acceptance is received, a name tag will be prepared and held as your reservation at the door to be picked up when you arrive at the fellowship hall. Deadline for reservations is April 27, 2015.

Name and title you prefer to be printed on name tag (or tags). _________________________________________ Title _______________________________ _________________________________________

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Please send your response to: Densil Worthington, P.O. Box 200, Chadbourn, NC 28431

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Strawberry variety show set April 29

The N.C. Strawberry Festival presents the annual North Carolina Strawberry Festival Variety Show with the theme “Celebrating the Talent of Columbus County and Beyond” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29 in the West Columbus High School Auditorium in Cerro Gordo.

Coordinator Joi Lanier Thomas commented, “This year’s event will be one to remember, bringing talented young men and women from all over Southeastern North Carolina.”

Admission will be $5 and children two and under will be admitted free.

All proceeds will benefit the North Carolina Strawberry Festival Queen and Princess Scholarship Pageant.

For more information contact Thomas at 770-5050.

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Chicken bog to benefit Depot Museum

A chicken bog meal on Tuesday, April 28, will benefit the Chadbourn Depot Museum.

The meal will be served in the late afternoon and early evening near the stage at the event field behind Hardee’s and beside Food Lion in Chadbourn. Plates will be $6. All proceeds will go to the Chadbourn Depot Museum.

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It’s time to sell the strawberries.

And the winning flat goes to.........

FESTIVITIES

Friday May 1st

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SUMMER CAMPS JUNE 2, 5-7 PM Come check out Columbus County’s new dance studio & be entered to win prizes!

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We will be giving away Whitman Coin Folders to the first 100 customers on Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd We will also be raffling off a mens Swiss Legend watch.

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Welcome to Chadbourn We hope you enjoy our annual

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“Welcome To Chadbourn’s NC Strawberry Festival For 2015”

Congratulations to the 83rd Annual NC Strawberry Festival Association for a job well done. We look forward to meeting every one and enjoying the fun & fellowship.

Agriculture is one of our major assets and thanks to Chadbourn for continuing the tradition.

State Senator - Jane Smith

Visit All Events Beginning April 29th - May 2nd We Look Forward To Seeing You There

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Welcome to the 83rd Annual

NORTH CAROLINA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL at Chadbourn

Welcome to the North Carolina Strawberry Festival-Chadbourn. Come, enjoy, relax and gather memories that will last a life time!

We hope that you will come out and enjoy the events that have been planned for the 83rd festival.

This year we have chosen the framer as the parade marshal, honoring them for their hard work and endeavors. The first festival was held May 6, 1926 when the farmer was first recognized for their efforts during the first Strawberry Festival when Chadbourn was known as the “Strawberry Capital of the World.� Today, we still celebrate the strawberry, the farmer, the tradition and heritage from the very onset .

A special thanks to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Goodness Grows in North Carolina for their many years of support and guidance.

A super big thanks to all our volunteers who put in countless hours to make sure the NC Strawberry Festival is a success. Including members of the various committee, the local clubs and our town employees who work effortlessly to make sure that Chadbourn is ready for the Festival. Thanks for all the extra time you take to make sure everything is prepared for the festival!

Guy Long

2015 NC Strawberry Festival President

To our patrons who continue to visit and support the North Carolina Strawberry Festival, thank you for your continued support.

Welcome to the 2015 North Carolina Strawberry Festival, and to Chadbourn! Enjoy family and friends.