Interested in sponsoring any of the events for Farm Fest? Complete this Sponsorship Form and drop it off at our office (165-C Agriculture Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349) or email to jessica_hall@ncsu.edu.

For any additional questions related to sponsorship, email jessica_hall@ncsu.edu.

Kick off the week of ag appreciation with us!

• From 10:30 am-3:00 pm at the Duplin Livestock Facility (275 Fairgrounds Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349)
• Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Games, Crafts, and Vendors open at 10:30 am
• Cowboy Church Service 12:30 PM
  • with Reverend Kenny Barrett from Kenansville Christian Fellowship
• Afternoon Performances:
  • 1:00- Carolina Cowgirls Drill Team
  • 1:30- Making Magic Trick Riding
  • 2:00- Working Stockdog Demo
  • 2:30- 10 & Under Goat Scramble
• Free Vender Sign Up Link

Printable Flyer for Kickoff Day

Email jessica_hall@ncsu.edu with any questions.

Categories

• Artwork: painting, sketches, sculptures, and more
• Photography: printed photos only, frame recommended

Age Groups

• 5-7, 8-13, 14-18

Contest Guidelines

• Entry must be agriculture-related
• Participant must be registered in 4-H Online
• One entry per category per participant
• Prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each age group and category

Submission Deadline

• Monday, September 14th, by 5:00 pm
• Drop off entries at: Duplin Extension Office (165-C Agriculture Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349)

Judging

• Entries will be judged at the Extension Office on Thursday, September 17th

For More Information

• Contact Bridget Huffman, bridget_huffman@ncsu.edu

Printable Flyer for 4-H Art and Photography Contest

Free T-shirts and goody bags for Duplin County Farmers available for pickup at the Extension office while supplies last.

Email jessica_hall@ncsu.edu with any questions.

Showcase the beauty of farm life in Duplin County! Open to everyone- youth and adult! One submission per farm.

Submission Deadline

• September 16th by 5:00 pm
• Winners will be announced Friday, September 18th

How to Enter

1. Snap a photo that highlights the best of your Duplin County farm!
2. Submit your photo for a chance to win $100!
3. Include the following information
   1. Photo
   2. Farm name and town where the farm is located
   3. Contact information
4. Submit by texting entries to 919.820.5010 or email jessica_hall@ncsu.edu

*N.C. Cooperative Extension- Duplin County Center reserves the right to use any submitted material on social media, promotional packets, etc.

Printable Flyer for Farm Photo Contest

Show Info

• Show clothes are optional! All riders must wear boots and a helmet
• $15 flat entry fee per participant
• Fun Break classes are FREE for all youth
• Coggins will be checked at registration

Outdoor Livestock Arena Classes

Lead-line Division (all riders will receive participation ribbon)

1. Assisted Showmanship
2. Assisted Horsemanship (no pattern)
3. Assisted Cloverleaf

Pleasure Division (English or Western)

4. Youth Novice Showmanship

5. Youth Open Showmanship

6. Youth Novice Horsemanship (walk/jog or trot)

7. Youth Open Horsemanship (walk/jog or trot/lope or canter)

8. Youth Novice Pleasure (walk/jog or trot)

9. Youth Open Pleasure (walk/jog or trot/lope or canter)

Fun Break!

All youth welcome to join us in the area for horseless games

Gaming Division- Pre-entries recommended

**not to exceed 15 entries per class

10. Youth novice Cloverleaf Barrels (jog/trot)

11. Youth open Cloverleaf Barrels (lope/canter)

12. Youth novice pole bending (jog/trot)

13. Youth open pole bending (lope/canter)

Covered Livestock Pen (Open Card 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)

14. Youth novice in-hand horsemanship challenge

15. Youth open in-hand horsemanship challenge

What is horsemanship challenge?

This in-hand class was designed to promote horsemanship in all youth. A series of 7 obstacles are to be demonstrated in this class that emphasize horse care and safety. Examples of possible obstacles include:

• Tying quick release knot
• Picking out a hoof
• Putting on a fly mask
• Backing horse straight

Printable Flyer for the Horse Show

Interested in sponsoring the livestock show? For more information complete this sponsorship form or email charmae_kendall@ncsu.edu.

Weigh cards in by 5:00 pm

Show starts at 6:00 pm

Lamb Show

• Weigh cards in by 9:00 am
• Show at 10:00 am

Heifer Show

• Check-in 11:00-12:00 pm
• Show at 1:00 pm, or after lamb show

Weigh cards in by 9:00 am

Show at 10:00 am