Celebrating Farmers and Agribusiness in Duplin County with a week long Farm Fest.

Starting Sunday, September 7, Farm Fest Kickoff with Petting Zoo, Cowboy Church and a Rodeo.(Vendor Sign-Up Form) (Rodeo Sign Up Link). On Monday, Farmers Appreciation Lunch with live music - eat-in or take out. Then it's Tuesday, Hay Bale Decorating Contest results are announced (submit entry photos here). Hump day begins with 4-H Art and Photography Contest Display for local youths ages 5-18.  Thursday's Pig Show starts at 6 pm at the Duplin Livestock Facility.  Friday, is Goat Show day starting at 6 pm. Wrapping up the week on Saturday with Lamb and Heifer Shows. Livestock shows are part of the Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit and entries can be submitted here.

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Duplin County Farm Fest

Celebrating a Community of Agriculture

• Sunday, September 7th – Kickoff Day At the Duplin Livestock Facility 275 Fairgrounds Drive, Kenansville, NC Petting Zoo 10 AM – 12 PM Cowboy Church 12 PM Rodeo at 1 PM until Vendors and Concessions on site
• Monday, September 8th – Farmers Appreciation Lunch FREE LUNCH for farmers and agribusinesses in Duplin County! Eat in and enjoy live music or take a plate to-go. First come first served as long as the food lasts! Starts at 11 AM. Generously sponsored by Monarch Bioenergy
• Tuesday, September 9th – Hay Bale Decorating Contest Show your Farm Fest spirit by decorating a hay bale! Submit a photo of your bale (round or square) by Aug. 27. Voting runs on our Facebook page from Aug 29 - Sept 5. Winners announced Sept. 9 – $100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd, $50 for 3rd!
• Wednesday, September 10th – 4-H Art & Photography Contest Display Stop by the Duplin County Extension Office from 8 AM to 5 PM to see creative entries from local youth ages 5–18! Contact bridget_huffman@ncsu.edu to enter by Sept. 2!
• Thursday, September 11th – Pig Show 6 PM at the Duplin Livestock Facility As part of the Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit
• Friday, September 12th – Goat Show 6 PM at the Duplin Livestock Facility As part of the Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit
• Saturday, September 13th – Lamb and Heifer Shows At the Duplin Livestock Facility Lambs 10 AM; Heifers 1 PM or after Lamb Show concludes As part of the Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit