North Carolina Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
7 upcoming North Carolina events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 70 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- Harnett County 4-H Art Showcase
Farm City Week 4-H art contest and display; entries are taken the morning of November 13, 2026, shown during Ag Day on November 14, and released at 2 PM.
- Harnett County Ag Day
Farm City Week Ag Day in Lillington at the Harnett County Resource Center and Library, set for November 14, 2026 and held each year in mid-November.
Lillington, NC | Organizer: Harnett County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - Johnston County Youth Livestock Festival Supper
Festival supper on Friday, November 20, 2026 that leads into the Johnston County Youth Livestock Show & Sale held the following March in Smithfield.
2736 NC 210 Highway, Ste A, Smithfield, NC 27577 | Organizer: Johnston County Cooperative Extension Official event details - NC Youth Cattle Working Contest, Ashe County Regional
Regional round of the NC Youth Cattle Working Contest for youth from Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba and nearby counties, at the Ashe County Agriculture Center on November 23, 2026.
162 Agriculture Way, Jefferson, NC 28640 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details
January 2027
- Catawba County 4-H Livestock Club
Monthly evening meeting of the Catawba County 4-H Livestock Club for youth ages 5 and older, hosted by the Catawba County Center in Newton; next meeting Monday, January 4, 2027.
1175 S Brady Ave, Newton, NC 28658 | (828) 465-8240 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center Official event details
March 2027
- Johnston County Youth Livestock Show and Sale
Youth market animals are shown and sold at the Johnston County Livestock Arena in Smithfield; the 2027 show is set for March 29-30.
April 2027
- Hyde County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale
The 36th annual Hyde County 4-H livestock show and sale is set for April 28, 2027 at the Ponzer Community Building, with buyer and sponsor registration open for updates.
Expected North Carolina Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
February 2027 (estimated)
- North Carolina Growers Association Members Meeting
Held each year; the most recent meeting was February 4, 2026 in the Jim Martin Building at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
Raleigh, NC | Organizer: North Carolina Growers Association Official event details - NC Peach Growers Society Annual Meeting
Held each year; the most recent meeting was February 16, 2026 at the Moore County Center in Carthage, rescheduled from January 27 after winter weather.
- North Carolina Cattlemen's Association Annual Conference
Held each year; the most recent dates were February 20-21, 2026 in Hickory. Beef producers from across North Carolina meet for education and association business.
Hickory, NC | Organizer: North Carolina Cattlemen's Association Official event details
March 2027 (estimated)
- Cumberland County Soil Management Day
Morning soil management session for growers at the Cumberland County Center, offering one hour of pesticide credit and a light breakfast. Held each year; the most recent date was March 5, 2026.
301 E Mountain Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28306 | Organizer: Cumberland County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - Beaufort County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale
Held each year; the most recent show and sale was March 12, 2026, hosted by the Beaufort County Center in Washington for local 4-H youth.
- Winter Food Preservation: Canning Meat (Catawba County)
Hands-on home canning class for meat at the Ag Resources Center in Newton, $15 with registration closing March 13; the most recent session ran March 18, 2026.
Newton, NC | (828) 465-8240 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center Official event details - Lost Arts: An Overview of Canning Methods (Catawba County)
Evening canning-methods overview led by Donna Mull at the Catawba County Agricultural Resource Center in Newton; the most recent session was Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Newton, NC | (828) 465-8240 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center Official event details - Wilson County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale
Held each year; the most recent dates were March 25-26, 2026. Steer registration closed November 14 and hog registration December 12 ahead of the show. Agent contact for livestock programs is Hailee Whitehurst.
1806 SW Goldsboro St, NC 27893 | (252) 237-0111 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension Wilson County Center Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Coastal Plains Junior Livestock Show and Sale
Held each year; the most recent dates were April 6-7, 2026 at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena in Kinston, marking the 86th year of the show.
Kinston, NC Official event details - Eastern Carolina 4-H Livestock Show & Sale
Three-day 4-H show and sale in Rocky Mount, April 6-8, 2026, with hog, goat, lamb and steer shows, a skillathon county challenge, a costume contest, awards, a pig pickin and a Wednesday evening sale.
1175 Kingsboro Rd., Rocky Mount, NC 27801 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Nash County Center Official event details - Wake County 4-H Achievement Day
Held each year; the most recent date was April 11, 2026. Youth give speeches and demonstrations from 8 a.m., followed by an afternoon awards celebration at the neighboring Commons Building at 4011 Carya Drive.
4001 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension Wake County Center Official event details - Tyrrell County 4-H Livestock Show
Held each year; the most recent show day was Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Columbia, with entry deadlines set by the Tyrrell County 4-H program.
Columbia, NC | Organizer: NC Cooperative Extension, Tyrrell County Official event details - Wayne County Junior Livestock Show and Sale
Held each year; the most recent dates were April 8-9, 2026. The junior show and sale, running since 1985, drew 67 local youth in a recent year and is run by a show and sale committee.
NC | (919) 731-1525 | Organizer: Wayne County Livestock Development Association and Wayne County Cooperative Extension Official event details - Fill Your Basket at the Farmers Market (Catawba County)
Second workshop in a household food budget series, teaching shoppers to buy local at farmers markets, at the Newton Main library; most recently Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Newton, NC | (828) 465-8240 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center Official event details - Albemarle Area 4-H Livestock Show and Sale
Held each year; the most recent dates were April 28-29, 2026 at the Currituck County Center in Barco. Area 4-H youth show and sell market animals.
- Rowan County 4-H Presentations and Talent Show
Held each year as part of County Activity Day; the most recent date was April 24, 2026. Youth ages 5 to 18 give speeches, demonstrations or talent acts before a judging panel after pre-registering in 4-HOnline.
1959 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Suite 1400, Salisbury, NC 28147 | (704) 216-8970 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension Rowan County Center Official event details
May 2027 (estimated)
- Washington County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale
Held each year; the most recent show date was May 6, 2026. Youth exhibit heifers, goats, hogs and lambs, keep a digital project log and thank buyers after the sale. Registration deadlines run from December through January.
128 E Water St, Plymouth, NC 27962 | (252) 793-2163 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension Washington County Center Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- Granville County 4-H Livestock Camp
One-day youth livestock camp at South Granville High School in Creedmoor. Held each year; the most recent camp was Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 9 AM to 2 PM.
701 N Cres Dr, Creedmoor, NC 27522 | Organizer: Granville County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - North Carolina Blueberry Festival
Two-day festival in Burgaw celebrating the Pender County blueberry harvest, held June 19-20, 2026, with a limited kickoff on Friday and the full program on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Burgaw, NC Official event details - NC FFA State Convention
Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23-25, 2026 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The 98th edition gathered North Carolina FFA chapters for contests and state awards.
500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC | Organizer: North Carolina FFA Official event details
July 2027 (estimated)
- NC 4-H Congress
Held each year in Raleigh; the most recent dates were July 20-24, 2026. North Carolina 4-H teens gather for workshops, tours, service projects and state recognition.
August 2027 (estimated)
- Randolph County 4-H Livestock Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 7-8, 2026. The show grew from one day to two and added sheep classes. Youth register online through the Showman app, with the 2026 deadline set at July 25.
NC | (336) 467-2927 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension Randolph County Center Official event details - Johnston County 4-H Rabbit Show
Held each year; the most recent Johnston County 4-H Rabbit Show was August 1, 2026, starting at 9 a.m., with show fees payable to Johnston County 4-H and a showmanship clinic held ahead of it.
Smithfield, NC | Organizer: Johnston County 4-H Official event details - Franklin County 4-H Fun Livestock Show
Practice-style 4-H livestock show for Franklin County youth at the Extension center in Louisburg. Held each year; the most recent date was August 20, 2026, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549 | Organizer: Franklin County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - Cabarrus County Junior Livestock Show
Junior livestock show at the Cabarrus County Saddle Club in Concord with beef check-in at 7:30 AM and sheep and goat weigh-in at 9:00 AM; held Saturday, August 29, 2026, most recently.
4370 Zion Church Road, Concord, NC 28025 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cabarrus County Center Official event details
September 2027 (estimated)
- Hickory American Legion Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 2 to September 7, 2026. American Legion fair in Newton, Catawba County.
Newton, NC Official event details - Cumberland County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 4 to September 13, 2026. Fayetteville fair at 1960 Coliseum Dr.
1960 Coliseum Dr, Fayetteville, NC Official event details - Iredell County Agricultural Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 4 to September 12, 2026. County agricultural fair at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, 630 N Main St in Troutman.
630 N Main St, Troutman, NC 28166 Official event details - Cumberland County Fair Livestock Shows
Youth livestock shows held with the Cumberland County Fair: laying hens Sept 4, market lamb and meat goats Sept 5, hogs, steers and feeder calves with a sale Sept 9, beef heifers Sept 11 (2026 dates).
Fayetteville, NC | Organizer: Cumberland County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - N.C. Mountain State Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 11 to September 20, 2026. Western North Carolina state fair at 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd. in Fletcher.
- Cabarrus County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 11 to September 19, 2026. Concord fair at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4759 NC-49.
4759 NC-49, Concord, NC Official event details - NC Mountain State Fair
Western North Carolina fair in Fletcher with rides, food, livestock and entertainment. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 11-20, 2026, with daily hours of 9 AM to 9 PM.
1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 | Organizer: North Carolina Department of Agriculture Official event details - Edgecombe County Livestock Show
Edgecombe County circuit livestock show for youth exhibitors with online show registration. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 11-12, 2026 in Rocky Mount.
1175 Kingsboro Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 | Organizer: Edgecombe County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - Chatham County 4-H Livestock Show
Held each year; the most recent show was Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Pittsboro, organized through the Chatham County Extension center.
1192 US 64W Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312 | Organizer: NC Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Official event details - Richmond County 4-H Livestock Show
Held each year; the most recent date was September 12, 2026, at Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe. A goat show opens at 11 a.m. with the heifer show tentatively starting around 1 p.m. Part of the 4-H Ag Carolina Farm Credit Circuit.
1296 Mallard Dr, Ellerbe, NC 28338 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension Richmond County Center Official event details - Duplin Farm Fest Kickoff Day
Opening day of Duplin Farm Fest with a petting zoo, pony rides, crafts, vendors, a cowboy church service, trick riding and a stockdog demo. Held each year; the most recent date was September 13, 2026.
275 Fairgrounds Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349 | Organizer: Duplin County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - Duplin 4-H Art and Photography Contest
Agriculture-themed art and photo contest for 4-H members in age groups 5-7, 8-13 and 14-18, with 1st and 2nd place prizes. Held each year; 2026 entries were due Sept 14 and judging was Sept 17.
165-C Agriculture Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349 | Organizer: Duplin County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - Lee Regional Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 16 to September 20, 2026. Regional fair at 505 N 7th St in Sanford.
505 N 7th St, Sanford, NC Official event details - Alamance County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale
Extension Master Gardener plant sale at the Alamance County Center in Burlington; held each year, with the most recent sale on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 9 AM to 6 PM.
209-C N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217 | (336) 570-6740 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alamance County Center Official event details - Chatham County Agricultural and Industrial Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 17 to September 20, 2026. Pittsboro fair at 191 Fairgrounds Rd.
191 Fairgrounds Rd, Pittsboro, NC Official event details - Duplin Farm Fest Youth Horse Show
Youth riders compete in lead-line, pleasure, gaming and in-hand horsemanship classes during Duplin Farm Fest; boots and a helmet are required. Held each year; the most recent show was September 17, 2026.
275 Fairgrounds Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349 | Organizer: Duplin County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - Duplin Farm Fest Goat Show
Goat show at the Duplin Livestock Facility as part of Duplin Farm Fest, with weigh cards due by 5:00 PM and the show starting at 6:00 PM. Held each year; the most recent show was September 18, 2026.
275 Fairgrounds Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349 | Organizer: Duplin County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - Duplin Farm Fest Lamb and Heifer Shows
Youth lamb show at 10 AM followed by the heifer show after check-in, both at the Duplin Livestock Facility during Farm Fest. Held each year; the most recent shows were on September 19, 2026.
275 Fairgrounds Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349 | Organizer: Duplin County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - Duplin Farm Fest Pig Show
Closing livestock event of Duplin Farm Fest, a youth pig show starting at 10 AM with weigh cards due by 9 AM. Held each year; the most recent show was September 20, 2026.
275 Fairgrounds Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349 | Organizer: Duplin County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - Davidson County Agricultural Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 21 to September 26, 2026. Lexington agricultural fair at 400 Greensboro Street Ext.
400 Greensboro Street Ext., Lexington, NC Official event details - Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 21 to September 26, 2026. Salisbury fair at 1560 Julian Rd.
1560 Julian Rd, Salisbury, NC Official event details - Rowan County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 21-26, 2026. Features an Exhibit Hall, junior livestock shows for lambs, goats and dairy cattle, and a youth poultry show. Exhibits were dropped off September 20.
Salisbury, NC | (704) 216-8970 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension Rowan County Center Official event details - Stokes County Agricultural Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 15 to September 19, 2026. Agricultural fair in King, Stokes County.
King, NC Official event details - Macon County Fair
The 2026 Macon County Fair runs September 23-26 at the Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center on Georgia Road in Franklin.
1436 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734 Official event details - Pitt County 4-H Livestock Show
Pitt County 4-H livestock show events were scheduled for September 26, 2026 during Pitt County Fair week, with registration opening August 28.
Greenville, NC | Organizer: Pitt County 4-H Official event details - Pitt County American Legion Agricultural Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 22 to September 27, 2026. Greenville fair at 3901 Greenville Blvd NE.
3901 Greenville Blvd NE, Greenville, NC Official event details - Wilson County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 22 to September 27, 2026. Wilson fair at 2331 US-301.
2331 US-301, Wilson, NC Official event details - Chowan County Regional Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 29 to October 3, 2026. Regional fair in Edenton.
Edenton, NC Official event details - Pitt County Fair
The Pitt County Fair takes place September 22-27, 2026 on Greenville Blvd NE in Greenville, with 4-H livestock show events scheduled for September 26.
3901 Greenville Blvd NE, Greenville, NC | Organizer: Pitt County American Legion Agricultural Fair, Inc. Official event details - Surry County Agricultural Fair
Held each year in Mount Airy; the most recent dates were September 22-26, 2026. A late-September county fair in the northwestern Piedmont with agricultural exhibits and entertainment.
Mount Airy, NC Official event details - Haywood County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 24 to September 27, 2026. Waynesville fair.
Waynesville, NC Official event details
October 2027 (estimated)
- Carolina Classic Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 2 to October 11, 2026. Forsyth County fair at 421 27th Street NW in Winston-Salem.
- Carolina Classic Fair Junior Market Lamb Show
Junior market lamb show in the Carolina Classic Fair livestock department, with entries due September 25. Held each year; the most recent show was October 4, 2026 at 2 PM.
Winston-Salem, NC | (336) 414-0553 | Organizer: Carolina Classic Fair Official event details - Lenoir County Agricultural Fair
Lenoir County's agricultural fair is set for October 6-10, 2026 at 401 Fairgrounds Road in Kinston.
401 Fairgrounds Road, Kinston, NC Official event details - Cleveland County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 1 to October 11, 2026. Shelby fair at 1751 E. Marion Street.
1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC Official event details - Robeson County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 1 to October 10, 2026. Robeson County Fairgrounds fair in Lumberton.
Lumberton, NC Official event details - Onslow County Agricultural Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 13 to October 17, 2026. Jacksonville agricultural fair.
Jacksonville, NC Official event details - Columbus County Agricultural Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 13 to October 18, 2026. Whiteville agricultural fair.
Whiteville, NC Official event details - Columbus County Agriculture Fair
Six-day agriculture fair in Whiteville with rides, a demolition derby and fair food; held each year, most recently October 13 to 18, 2026.
Whiteville, NC Official event details - Lee County Cattlemen's Association Monthly Meeting
Educational meetings at 6:30 pm on the second Tuesday from October through May at the McSwain Center in Sanford; the 2026-27 series opens October 13 with summer weed control in pastures.
2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332 | (919) 775-5624 | Organizer: Lee County Cattlemen's Association Official event details - Brunswick Agricultural Fair and Expo
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 21 to October 25, 2026. Brunswick County fair and expo in Ash.
Ash, NC Official event details - Brunswick County Agricultural Fair and Expo
Agricultural fair and expo at 2030 Ash Little River Road NW in Ash, NC, in its second year in 2026, when it ran October 21 to 25.
2030 Ash Little River Road NW, Ash, NC Official event details - North Carolina State Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 15-25, 2026 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Special days included College Day, Senior Citizens Day and Military Appreciation Day.
- Oxford Armory Farmers Market Final Harvest
Season-ending Saturday market day in Oxford. Held each year; the most recent Final Harvest was October 31, 2026, from 8 AM to noon.
105 W Spring St, Oxford, NC 27565 | Organizer: Granville County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension Official event details - N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Sale of Champions
Held each year at the N.C. State Fair; the most recent sale was October 25, 2026. Junior market steers, barrows, lambs, goats and turkeys sold and bids reached a record $234,000.