Events


From annual festivals, performing arts, and concerts to agri-tourism educational programs, visitors have hundreds of special activities to enjoy year round in Johnston County.

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Saturday September 4 2010
Johnston County Horse Show Series
This show series is dedicated to offering a fun and exciting horse show while still maintaining a down home atmosphere that encourages family participation. Open to riders and horses/mules from all riding levels, breeds & disciplines. Event time: 8:30am.
Location:
Johnston County Livestock Arena, 1503 County Home Rd., Smithfield
Admission: Free for spectators.
Phone: Michele McLaughlin, 919 934-1344
Friday September 10 2010 - Saturday September 18 2010
Little Women
This live theatre event is a heartwarming play based on the famous novel by Louisa May Alcott. Little Women is a story every man, woman and child can identify with. Show times: Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Show dates: Sept. 10, 11, 12, 18.
Location:
Neuse Little Theatre, Front Street, Smithfield.
209 S. Front St.
PO Box 1832
Smithfield, NC 27577
Admission: Call for ticket prices.
Phone: Joyce Kilpatrick-Jordan, 919 934-1873
Saturday September 11 2010 - Saturday September 25 2010
American Music Jubilee
This Branson-style variety show will delight audiences of all ages with comedy, music and fun. Matinees: 1:40pm, Evenings: 7:40pm. Toll free 1-877-843-7839 or (919) 202-992. September Show dates: 11, 16, 18, 25.
Location:
Rudy Theatre, Selma.
300 N. Raiford St.
PO Box 429
Selma, NC 27576
Admission: Call for show times & ticket prices.
Phone: Spook Joyner, 919 202-9927
Saturday September 11 2010
Peter Mayer Group
Join Peter Mayer and his band for a benefit concert for Comfort Zone Camp. Comfort Zone provides grieving children with a voice, a place and a community in which to heal, grow and lead more fulfilling lives. Event time: 7pm.
Location:
Johnston Community College
245 College Rd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
Admission: Call for ticket information.
Phone: Ken Mitchell, 919 209-2099
Wednesday September 15 2010 - Sunday September 19 2010
Clayton Harvest Festival
There will be carnival rides, games, and food. Saturday will be the festival highlight with arts and crafts, a merchant auction, Clayton Idol Competition, an antique car show, and live entertainment throughout the day! Event times: Wed-Fri 5-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm..
Location:
Main Street, Downtown Clayton
Admission: Free.
Phone: Kimberly Moffett, 919 553-6352
Thursday September 16 2010
Arts in Healthcare Program
Carolyn Howard featured artist demonstrating mixed media techniques. Event time: 11am-1pm.
Location:
Johnston Health, Clayton
Admission: Free.
Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930
Thursday September 16 2010
Plein Air Paint Out
Artists gather for brief tour of location and use remainder of day to paint in the out-of-doors. Open to all artists and free of charge to participants. Event time: 9am.
Location:
Ferguson Farm, Clayton (call for directions)
Admission: Free.
Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930
Thursday September 16 2010
The Embers/Town Square Concert Series
Bring a blanket or sit on the grass and enjoy the music. Refreshments, including soft drinks, beer and wine will be available. Event time: 7pm-9pm.
Location:
Town Square - 100 W. Main St., Clayton.
Admission: Free.
Phone: Bruce Naegelen, 919 553-1545
Friday September 17 2010
Third on Third Summer Concert Series
Free concert featuring Most Wanted, specializing in country, southern rock and blues. Event time: 7-9:30 pm.
Location:
Corner of Third and Johnston Streets
Admission: Free.
Phone: Chris Johnson, 919 934-0887
Saturday September 18 2010
The Grass Cats - Americana Series
The GRASS CATS continue to entertain audiences with their exciting live performances and critically acclaimed recordings. Their shows feature lively foot-stomping fiddle and banjo music, bluegrass classics, tight vocal harmonies, a capella gospel quartets and chart-topping original songs. Though careful never to lose their traditional bluegrass footing, the Cats also perform cleverly arranged "covers" of songs from artists as diverse as Eric Clapton, Duke Ellington and Johnny Cash. Show time: 7pm.
Location:
Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield.
245 College Rd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
Admission: Call for ticket prices.
Phone: Ken Mitchell, 919 209-2099
Sunday September 19 2010
Bluegrass Sunday at Country Tonight!
Bluegrass Sunday featuring The Sourwood Mountain Band - Doors open at 2 p.m; showtime 3 p.m.
Location:
Corner of Webb and Waddell Streets.
112 N. Webb St.
Selma, NC 27576
Admission: Call for ticket prices.
Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199
Thursday September 23 2010 - Sunday September 26 2010
Benson Mule Days
A Southern tradition for over 50 years, this four day festival is packed with mule events, rodeos, arts and crafts, street dances and a concert. The event begins with a golf tournament at the Reedy Creek Golf Course. For event schedule and more information, www.bensonmuledays.com
Location:
Downtown Benson and Chamber Park.
Admission: Call for event schedule.
Phone: Loretta Byrd, 919 894-3825
Saturday September 25 2010
Faith Festival
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation presents the Annual Faith Festival with a "new sound, new faces, same Lord". Bring your youth for free Christian rock concert. Event time 5pm-10pm.
Location:
Neuse River Amphitheatre, Front Street, Smithfield.
Admission: Free.
Phone: Chris Johnson, 919 934-0887
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