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18 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2020
January 2020
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Carolina Outdoor Expo
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Greenville Convention Center
“A Show for the Outdoor Enthusiast.” Expo features hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. Admission.
February 2020
Feb 7
28th Annual Eastern Carolina
Unnatural Resources Fair
252-355-1039
www.unnaturalresources.org
Greenville Convention Center
An opportunity for the community to display inventions from eighty percent reused and recycled materials. Entry categories include art, science, toys, tools and equipment, music, math, exercise and sport- ing equipment, home use, language arts, social studies and history, robots, and much more. Visit website for further information.
March 2020
Mar TBA
SPAZZFest
Uptown Greenville, NC
This four-day festival offers multiple venues centered on live music, art, creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Mar 21
KidsFest
252-758-8885
www.mppfc.org
Greenville, NC
KidsFest is an event specifically for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers featuring developmentally appropriate activities for young children and resources for parents and caregivers. Enjoy live animal exhibits, art activities, a puppet show, various sensory exhibits, an infant play area, various science activities and much more! KidsFest is from 10am–2pm.
April 2020
Apr 15–18
The 50th Annual
Grifton Shad Festival
252-560-7828
griftonshadfestival.com
Grifton, NC
Grifton is recognized by the North Carolina State Legislator as the Official Shad Capital of North Carolina. Beginning in 1970, the Grifton Shad Festival is one of the “most honored and longest running festivals” in
the state. Events may include a parade, art show, amusement rides, and more. Most events are free.
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September 2019
Sept 17–22
Pitt County Fair
252-758-6916
www.pittfair.org
Pitt County Fairgrounds
Greenville, NC
Held at the Pitt County Fairgrounds, the Pitt County American Legion Agricultural Fair has been in operation since 1920. Originally founded by the Pitt County Fair Association, it is now operated by American Legions Posts in Greenville, Farmville, and Ayden, NC.
Covering 51-acres of land, this event’s midway features 38 rides and shows. At least 10 free entertainment shows are presented each year. The fair presents a yesteryear village, rated as one of the best of its kind. The village buildings were built in 1978, and include a church and school. These structures create a sense of nostalgia from fairs in years gone by. Also featured are antique fairground organs, which plays throughout the grounds of the fair.
Located off of the Highway 264 East in Greenville, NC
The Pitt County American Legion Agricultural Fair presents a variety of shows, amusement rides, and great tasting foods. This fair consists of a total of 24 buildings devoted to exhibits and farm antiques.
October 2019
Oct 31–Nov 3
Down East Holiday Show
www.pittccfoundation.com
Greenville Convention Center
An ideal place for Christmas shopping, with an abundance of holiday decorations, food, and handcrafted gifts. Proceeds from Down East Holiday Show support scholarships and educational activities at Pitt Community College. Ticket prices vary by day and age.
November 2019
Nov TBA
Festival of Trees
www.greenvilleconventioncenter.com/event Greenville Convention Center
Each year, over 100 trees are sponsored in December by local busi- nesses, civic groups, and individuals. Hundreds of volunteers trans- form the Greenville Convention Center into a holiday wonderland. Proceeds from our Tree Festival support scholarships and special projects as well as helping area families through the Family Support Network of Eastern North Carolina. Admission is free.
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