CPF's Valentine’s Day Gala
The date is set for the Clayton Piano Festival's Annual Valentine’s Gala; for 2023 the event theme is Bourbontine's Gala and will be a concert and bourbon-tasting experience. This seasonal gala has…
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Category: Events & Festivals
Unique Events & Festivals in 2023
When planning excursions around festivals that happen annually in the south, keep Johnston County’s towns in mind. Johnston County is conveniently located where I-95, I-40, and Highway 70 come…
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Museum Continues Celebration during Ava’s Birth Month
The Ava Gardner Festival was a huge success this past October, with over a thousand visitors attending the full weekend of events celebrating Ava’s 100th year. Fans and collectors traveled to…
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Full Schedules for Autumn Festivals
Benson Mule Days, Selma Railroad Days, and the Clayton Harvest Festival are three of the largest fall festivals in JoCo. Learn more about the events, activities, and entertainment you can enjoy at…
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Fun Fall Events & Activities
"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall." -Oscar Wilde How well we know, especially in North Carolina, the quickness with which the dog days of summer give way to autumn's chill. Some of our…
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River Rat Regatta Returns
The Smithfield Yacht Club will open once again for the River Rat Regatta on the Neuse on Saturday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams in cardboard boats from…
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The 301 Endless Yard Sale Reaches Year 10!
This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is June 17th and 18th. Founded in Selma and now hosted by a variety of towns located along US 301 in the counties of Johnston, Halifax, Wilson, Nash, and Harnett…
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36th-ish* Annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival Set for May 7
After three long years, this beloved community event that features tasty ham and yam foods, entertainment on three stages, a variety of vendors, kids’ activities, and fun for the entire family will…
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Unique Events & Festivals in JoCo in 2022
When planning excursions around festivals that happen annually in the south, keep Johnston County’s towns in mind. Johnston County is conveniently located where I-95, I-40, and Highway 70 come…
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Live@The Rudy Christmas Show is Back!
Shows are back at the Live@The Rudy theater and the holiday season is upon us; Christmas Jubilee Shows have started and will continue through Christmas. An evening of southern hospitality, great…
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