2021 Special Events*
All events start at 8:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Click here for a printable version of the 2021 Special Events list (PDF, to print or view, you will need Adobe Reader)
Saturday, April 10 - Spring Plant Swap & Sale
Welcome Spring! Bring plants, seeds, plant books, gardening tools, etc. to swap or sale to other plant enthusiasts! Spaces are $0 cost; Admission is free!
Saturday, May 1 - Opening Day
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m.; guest speakers (see important note about 2021 season and Opening Day on our "Home" page)
Saturday, June 12 - Old Fashioned Farm Day
Celebrate our rich farm and agricultural heritage, see vintage farm equipment
Saturday, July 17 - Watermelon Day
Join North Carolina Watermelon Festival Royalty in celebrating the watermelon harvest with festival information, contests, prizes, free samples, recipes and nutritional information
Saturday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. - Kid’s “Back-to-School” Fun Day & Family Health Festival (Sponsored by Columbus Regional Healthcare System)
Fun for the whole family! Children’s games & activities, prizes, free health information & screenings, refreshments & school supplies
Saturday, September 18 - Honey Day
Come taste the sweetness of local honey and celebrate the importance of bees as pollinators and producers of honey and other honey products.
Saturday, October 16 - Sweet Potato Day
Celebrate the local sweet potato harvest with free samples, recipes & nutritional information
Saturday, November 13 - Collard & Cornbread Day
Enjoy a taste of a local favorite ... homemade collards & cornbread. Donations accepted.
Saturday, December 4 - “Christmas from the Heart” Craft Show & Sale
Our 15th annual event – featuring wares from local bakers, crafters, and jelly makers, free entertainment, door prizes
*All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Samples and give away items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Saturday, April 10 - Spring Plant Swap & Sale
Welcome Spring! Bring plants, seeds, plant books, gardening tools, etc. to swap or sale to other plant enthusiasts! Spaces are $0 cost; Admission is free!
Saturday, May 1 - Opening Day
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m.; guest speakers (see important note about 2021 season and Opening Day on our "Home" page)
Saturday, June 12 - Old Fashioned Farm Day
Celebrate our rich farm and agricultural heritage, see vintage farm equipment
Saturday, July 17 - Watermelon Day
Join North Carolina Watermelon Festival Royalty in celebrating the watermelon harvest with festival information, contests, prizes, free samples, recipes and nutritional information
Saturday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. - Kid’s “Back-to-School” Fun Day & Family Health Festival (Sponsored by Columbus Regional Healthcare System)
Fun for the whole family! Children’s games & activities, prizes, free health information & screenings, refreshments & school supplies
Saturday, September 18 - Honey Day
Come taste the sweetness of local honey and celebrate the importance of bees as pollinators and producers of honey and other honey products.
Saturday, October 16 - Sweet Potato Day
Celebrate the local sweet potato harvest with free samples, recipes & nutritional information
Saturday, November 13 - Collard & Cornbread Day
Enjoy a taste of a local favorite ... homemade collards & cornbread. Donations accepted.
Saturday, December 4 - “Christmas from the Heart” Craft Show & Sale
Our 15th annual event – featuring wares from local bakers, crafters, and jelly makers, free entertainment, door prizes
*All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Samples and give away items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.