BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ColcoNC - ECPv6.0.10//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ColcoNC X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://colconc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ColcoNC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20231108T071312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T071433Z UID:542-1699700400-1699700400@colconc.com SUMMARY:23rd Annual St. James Waccamaw Siouan Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate our community and heritage at our annual festival! \nAdmission is FREE. URL:http://colconc.com/event/23rd-annual-st-james-waccamaw-siouan-festival/ LOCATION:St. James Fire Department\, 3203 Old Northeast Road\, Lake Waccamaw\, NC\, 28450\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Festivals,Lake Waccamaw ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/colco-e-23annualstjameswaccsiouanfest.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20230320T204656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T173451Z UID:67-1699092000-1699092000@colconc.com SUMMARY:2023 NC Pecan Festival DESCRIPTION:We Look Forward to Having You with Us for all of the Great Events Planned for the 2023 NC Pecan Harvest Festival !!! \n2023 Festival Schedule \n​ \nFriday\, November 3\, 2023 \nQueen’s Luncheon (by advance tickets only) \n11:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nVineland Station Depot \n​ \nElegant Homes of Whiteville Tour \n1:00 – 4:00 PM and 5:00 – 7:00 PM \n​ \nSaturday\, November 4\, 2023 \nN.C. Pecan Harvest Festival Parade \n10:00 AM \nMadison Street \n​ \nIntroduction of Queen\, Belles and Parade Marshal \n11:30 AM \nMain Stage \n​ \nEntertainment Begins \n12:00 to 4:00 PM \nMain Stage \n​ \nBeer and Wine Garden Arts Fundraiser \nEntertainment TBA \n4:00 – 7:00 pm \nColumbus County Arts Council URL:http://colconc.com/event/2023-nc-pecan-festival/ LOCATION:Downtown Whiteville (Madison Street)\, Madison and Main St\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Whiteville,Festivals,NC Pecan Festival,Pecan Festival Week,Whiteville ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/colco-e_ncpecanfestival.png ORGANIZER;CN="NC%20Pecan%20Festival":MAILTO:Contact@NCPecanFestival.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20230911T135419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T135419Z UID:499-1698480000-1698512400@colconc.com SUMMARY:2023 Yam Festival DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 7 \nNorth Carolina Yam Festival Scholarship Pageant\nSouth Columbus High School\, 40 Stallion Drive\, Tabor City\nBaby Miss – Little Miss divisions\, Pageant begins at 10:00 a.m. Junior Miss – Queen divisions\, Pageant begins at 5:00 p.m. Admission Fee is $10 (includes program) or $15 for a wristband to enter both pageants (also includes program).\nSaturday\, October 14 \nEntry deadline for the Poetry Contest\nOpen to grades K-2\, 3-5\, 6-8\, High School. Each work must be original\, and work may only be submitted by a teacher. All contest entrants must be a student in Columbus County. Any length of poem will be accepted. For more information\, please call Committee Chair Kelly Jones at 910-642-5168 extension 24007.\nFriday\, October 20 \nAccepting Entries for the Sweet Potato Quality Contest\nYouth & Adult Entries may be dropped off at the Tabor City Public Library\, 101 East Fifth Street from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.\nMonday\, October 23 \nSweet Potato Quality Contest\nLocation is the Tabor City Public Library\, 101 East Fifth Street. Youth & Adult Entries will be accepted until 8:30 a.m. Judging begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. Winners will be announced as soon as possible via Facebook.\nDeadline to enter the Tiger Tater Hat Decorating Contest\n For more information\, please call 910-377-3248.\nDeadline to Enter Business & Residential Decorating Contest\nEveryone is encouraged to decorate. The festival theme for 2023 is “I Yam What I Yam”. To enter\, please call 910-377-3248 by 4 p.m. Judging will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday\, October 24.\nPoetry Contest Winners will be Announced\nVia our NC Yam Festival Facebook page.\nTuesday\, October 24 \nSweet Potato Food Cook Off\nDeadline to enter is from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. All entries need to be dropped off at The Todd House Wedding & Event Center located at 102 Live Oak Street\, Tabor City\, NC 28463. Closed Judging session will take place from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 noon. Entries will be open to public viewing from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.\nYam Festival Workers’ Appreciation Breakfast\nHosted by Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (by invitation only).\nPaint a Yam Man Class\nInstructor is LuAnn Milligan Pickell. Must reserve your space by calling the Yam Festival office at 910-377-3248. Cost is $25 per person and will include everything you need to paint your very own Yam Festival “Yam Man”! Location is the Todd House Wedding & Event Center\, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.\nWednesday\, October 25 \nArt/Photography/Sweet Potato Crafts Registration\nStudent and Adult Entries will be accepted at The Todd House Wedding & Event Center in the Banquet Hall\, 102 Live Oak Street\, Tabor City. Entries will be judged. For more information regarding Student entries\, please contact Kelly Jones at 910-642-5168 extension 24007. For more information regarding Adult entries\, please contact Princess Nealey Grantham at 910-641-2504.\nThursday\, October 26 \nTaste of Tabor at Sunnyfield Equestrian Farm\nLocation: 1861 Ten Mile Road\, Tabor City\, 6-9 p.m.\nFun-filled evening with great food\, live entertainment provided by the Thomas Road Band\, and great fellowship. A photo opportunity will be available. Tickets are only $25 for ages 11 & up\, $10 for ages 7-10 and under 6 are free. Ticket Locations: Tabor City Public Library (910-653-3774) and the NC Yam Festival office (910-377-3248).\nFriday\, October 27 \nArt/Photography/Sweet Potato Crafts Show\nThe Todd House Wedding & Event Center’s Banquet Hall 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nStreet Dance\nLocated at the Todd House Wedding and Event Center STAGE\, which is between 4th Street and Live Oak Street. Live DJ\, 7:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m. Bleachers will be set up in this location.\nYam Bowl\nSouth Columbus High School Stallions vs. Whiteville High School Wolfpack at SCHS / “Home of the Stallions”\, 40 Stallion Drive\, Tabor City\, 7:30 p.m.\nThe BIG YAM DAY! \nSaturday\, October 28 \nNC Yam Festival Headquarters & Outdoor Booth Information\, Free Yam Fest Coloring-Activity Books\, T-shirts & other Souvenirs (souvenirs prices vary)\nTabor City Public Library (parking lot) located at 101 East Fifth Street.\n8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free Admission.\nTabor City High School Alumni Reunion at The Ritz Center\nDoors will be open from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for registration. The doors will reopen shortly before 2:00 p.m. The Class of 1973 will be in charge of the program which will begin at 2:00 p.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. All TCHS Graduates are invited to attend. (Please contact your graduation class officers for information on potential individual class reunion plans.)\nCommunity Blood Drive with The Blood Connection\nLocation will be near the Tabor City Public Library at 101 East Fifth Street.\n8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Appointments may be scheduled. Walk-ins are welcome. $20 e-gift card to all who donate.\nCar\, Truck\, Bike & Tractor Show\nHosted by Classic Cruisers Car Club\nLocated on Live Oak Street from Tabor City Baptist Church to Pireway Road. Registration: 8:30 – 12:00 noon\, Judging begins at 12:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 3:00 p.m. For information on how to enter\, please call Committee Chair Tiger Tater at 843-333-0947.\nArt/Photography/Sweet Potato Crafts Show\nAdult & Youth Divisions\, The Todd House Wedding & Event Center’s Banquet Hall\, 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nYam Row\nLocated on Hickman Road in front of United Bank\nYam Festival Parade\nFeaturing more than 100 units consisting of high school bands\, clowns\, area beauty queens\, various Shriner units\, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles\, floats\, and so much more! Begins at 10:00 a.m. originating at 7th and Main Streets\, down Main Street\, left onto Green Sea Road\, then right onto Hickman Road\, left onto Bell Street\, then left onto Pireway Road\, left onto 5th Street\, and right onto Wall Street.\nSweet Potato Give Away\nBegins after the parade in the parking lot of Tabor City Public Library located at 101 East Fifth Street.\nEntertainment on the Todd House Wedding & Event Center Stage\nEntertainment begins following the parade and will continue until 5:00 p.m. Expect to enjoy lots of locals as they sing and dance their way into your hearts. Fun will be had by all.\nSweet Potato Pie Eating Contest\nBegins at 11:30 a.m. at the Todd House Wedding & Event Center Stage. Youth & Adult Contestant spots are limited. To register\, call the NC Yam Festival Office by 4 p.m. on Friday\, October 27.\nKids Zone (No fees)\nLocated behind United Bank. Flimsy the Clown\, Carnival Games\, Inflatables\, Exhibits\, Face Painting\, and Educational Outreach Booths (located on 4th Street next to United Bank)\, and LOTS of FUN!\nGospel Explosion\nLocated on Hickman Road. Will begin after the parade. Will feature Gospel\, Southern Gospel\, Praise Teams and more. For additional information\, please call Committee Chair Tervon Strickland at 910-234-0752.\nArt/Photography/Sweet Potato Crafts Show\nAdult & Youth Divisions\, (LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED & ANNOUNCED SOON.) 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nMt. Tabor\nHistorical renovated one room schoolhouse at the corner of Stake Road and East Fifth Street in front of Tabor City School. Will be hosted by School Marm Beth Niven Godwin from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free admission.\nHistorical “Self-Guided” Walking Tour\nPick up a guide at the Tabor City Visitor Center or the Tabor City Public Library.\nFor additional information\, please contact Committee Chair Dianne Nobles Ward at 910-653-4141.\nBasic Life Support Competition (Hosted by Tabor City EMS)\nTabor City Rescue Squad located on the corner of East Fifth and Jones Streets.\n1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nMascot Race\n1:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Tabor City Public Library\, 101 East Fifth Street. Mascots from area festivals\, schools\, businesses\, etc. will race with a sweet potato on a serving spoon. Let’s see who makes it across the finish line first without dropping the sweet potato. Call the Yam Festival Office at 910-377-3248 to register.\nStallion Classic (Hosted by South Columbus High School)\nLocated at South Columbus High School on the Stallion Football Field.\nBegins at 1:00 p.m. Awards ceremony to follow. Admission fee to be announced.\nTabor’s Got Talent\nLocated at the Todd House Wedding & Event Center Stage across from the Todd House Wedding & Event Center. Begins at 3:00 p.m. This is a judged event. For information on how to enter\, please contact committee Chair Erin Mincey by email at erin.e.mincey@gmail.com.\nConcert in the Courtyard\nLIVE Concert by Jason SmithThe Todd House Wedding & Event Center\, 102 Live Oak Street\, Tabor City\, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. No admission fee & no ticket necessary. *(The Todd House Wedding & Event Center will be selling home cooked BBQ sandwiches w/slaw\, baked sweet potatoes with toppings\, water\, and canned drinks in the Parlor Room.)*\nCONTACT INFORMATION \nJoseph “Joe” Small\nNC Yam Festival President\n103-D East Fifth Street\nTabor City\, NC 28463\n910-377-3248 \nCynthia Nelson\nNC Yam Festival Manager / Secretary\n103-D East Fifth Street\nTabor City\, NC 28463\n910-377-3248 | 910-840-0292 \nncyamfest@gmail.com URL:http://colconc.com/event/2023-yam-festival/ LOCATION:Tabor City\, NC CATEGORIES:Community,Festivals,Pageant,Parade,TaborCity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/colco-e-fest-yam23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20230911T134448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T134448Z UID:496-1696636800-1696723199@colconc.com SUMMARY:2023 Bolton Pine Tree Festival DESCRIPTION: URL:http://colconc.com/event/2023-bolton-pine-tree-festival/ LOCATION:Bolton Youth & Senior Citizens Center\, 15354 Sam Potts Highway\, Bolton\, NC\, 28423 CATEGORIES:Bolton,Community,Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/colco-e-fest-pinetree23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20230911T141814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T142411Z UID:502-1695463200-1695488400@colconc.com SUMMARY:2023 Brunswick Stew Festival DESCRIPTION: URL:http://colconc.com/event/2023-brunswick-stew-festival/ LOCATION:Columbus County Farigrounds\, 886 Prison Camp Rd\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States CATEGORIES:Brunswick,Community,Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/colco-e-fest-bstew23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20230807T145623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T145623Z UID:478-1694253600-1694268000@colconc.com SUMMARY:2023 NC Honey Festival DESCRIPTION:See all of the details here: https://www.facebook.com/nchoneyfestival/ URL:http://colconc.com/event/2023-nc-honey-festival/ LOCATION:Downtown Whiteville (Madison Street)\, Madison and Main St\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Beer, Wine and Spirits,Community,Downtown Whiteville,Festivals,Food and Drink,Whiteville ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/colco-e_nchf.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20230414T150649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T194726Z UID:338-1687176000-1687197600@colconc.com SUMMARY:Columbus County Juneteenth Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:This holiday\, celebrating the emancipation of slaves is considered the “longest-running African-American holiday” and has been called “America’s second Independence Day.” For Columbus County\, the Juneteenth Planning Committee is gearing up for it’s 4th year of celebrating the freedom\, resilience and cultural contributions of African Americans. \nClick to view full flyer in social:\n \nOther Juneteenth Festival events: \nMiss Juneteenth Pageant\nFriday\, June 16th at 6pm\n501 N. Madison St. Whiteville\, NC\nClick for more details » \nJuneteenth Parade (Downtown Whiteville)\nSaturday\, June 17th at 10am\nClick for more details » \nLunch on the Lawn (after the parade)\nThe NC Science Museum\n415 S Madison St URL:http://colconc.com/event/juneteenth-festival-2023/ LOCATION:Columbus County Farigrounds\, 886 Prison Camp Rd\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States CATEGORIES:CC Juneteenth,Community,Festivals,Whiteville ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/colco-e-juneteenth23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230527T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230527T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20230320T194042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T204206Z UID:62-1685192400-1685212200@colconc.com SUMMARY:Madison Street Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Catalina’s 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm \n30min Change over \nNorth Tower Band 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm \n30min Change over \nBlack Water Band 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm \nSpecial Guests: DJ Butch Halpin \nMaster of Ceremony: Dan Lockemy \n Kids under 12 enter FREE. URL:http://colconc.com/event/madison-street-music-festival/ LOCATION:900 S Madison St\, 900 S Madison St\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Whiteville,Festivals,Music,Whiteville ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/colco-e_madisonstmusicfestival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20230319T100346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T210009Z UID:39-1683331200-1683417599@colconc.com SUMMARY:NC Strawberry Festival DESCRIPTION:Southeastern North Carolina’s traditional family event for more than 90 years! Parade\, pageant\, crafts\, entertainment…and strawberries galore! This is North Carolina’s longest running agricultural festival! You don’t want to miss it. The complete schedule is below: \n7:30 – 9am\nRegistration for Professional Arts\, Crafts\, & Food Court\nStrawberry Event Field \n7:30 – 9:30am\nStrawberry Quality Contest Entries\nChadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Church – Family Life Center \n8 – 10am\nEntries for Food Products Contests\nChadbourn Library \n9am – until\nCar Show Registration\nChadbourn Family Practice down to Town Hall \n9am – until\nProfessional Arts\, Crafts\, & Food Court\nStrawberry Event Field \n10am – 1pm\nCar Show\nChadbourn Family Practice down to Town Hall \n10 – 11:00am\nJudging for Food Products Contest\nChadbourn Library \n10:30am – until\nEntertainment/Variety Show\nStrawberry Event Field Main Stage \n11am Viewing for Food Products Contest\nChadbourn Library \n11am – 12:00pm\nStrawberry Luncheon\nChadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Church\, Family Life Center \n12pm – 1:30pm\nAuction of Strawberry Quality Contest Entries\nChadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Church-Family Life Center \n1pm Car Show Awards\nChadbourn Family Practice down to Town Hall \n2pm The NC Strawberry Festival Parade \n5pm Strawberry Spitting Contest\nStrawberry Event Field Main Stage URL:http://colconc.com/event/nc-strawberry-festival/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Chadbourn,Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/colco-e_ncstrawberryfest23-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230428T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230429T000000 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20230319T183501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T191532Z UID:48-1682640000-1682726400@colconc.com SUMMARY:BBQ On The Bluff DESCRIPTION:The Greater Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce is planning a BBQ Cooking Competition\, to be held in Fair Bluff\, April 28-29\, 2023. This will be our 12th annual\, featuring some of the finest BBQ Cooks in North and South Carolina. We hope you can join us at BBQ on the Bluff\, and show off your skills in the fine art of outdoor cooking. \n1st Prize will be $500.00 & Trophy\n2nd Prize will be $300.00 & Trophy\n3rd Prize will be $150.00 & Trophy \nTrophies will also be awarded during the Showmanship Judging\, which will be held Friday Night\, April 28. We hope that you will join us for some great fun\, and wonderful BBQ. If you have any questions\, call Kathy at 910-840-4091 or Gene at 910-649-7202 or 910-649-7871\, or email\, fairbluffnc@rsnet.org. Looking forward to seeing you\, April 28-29\,2023. \nEntry fee is $175.00\, payable to The Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce\, deadline for check and application is Thursday\nApril 20\, 2023.  Each team must check in on Friday April 28\, 2023. \nQuestions or comments to Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce\, 1054 Main Street\, Fair Bluff\, NC 28439. Phone: 910-649-7202 URL:http://colconc.com/event/bbq-on-the-bluff/ LOCATION:Riverside Drive\, Fair Bluff\, NC\, Riverside Drive\, Fair Bluff\, NC\, 28439\, United States CATEGORIES:Fair Bluff,Festivals,Food and Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/colco-e_bbqonthebluff23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T171118 CREATED:20230319T094951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T095858Z UID:34-1682157600-1682182800@colconc.com SUMMARY:Spring Has Sprung Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:The third annual Spring Has Sprung Festival will be held Saturday\, April 22\, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.\, in the grassy lot across from the Tabor City Fire Department. The lot is between 4th and 5th streets. There will be a parade at 11 a.m. and a car show on 5th Street. Star Farm will be in the KidZone with a petting park\, inflatables and trackless train. Ray Hardee\, a master magician who has been the in-house magician for Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Columbia\, S.C.\, will be performing at the festival. The festival will also host a cruise-in. Cars\, trucks\, motorcycles and tractors are welcome. Judging will be by people’s Choice. To participate as a vendor or to enter the cruise-in or parade call Cynthia Nelson at 910-377-3012. URL:http://colconc.com/event/spring-has-sprung-festival-2023/ LOCATION:Tabor City Fire Department\, 113 W 4th St\, Tabor City\, NC\, 28463\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals,TaborCity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://colconc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/colco-e_springhassprung.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR