All Day

A Gospel Explosion and Variety Stage

Betty & Buddy's Restaurant (Parking Lot) Corner of N. Main & W. Fift St, Tabor City

Located in the parking lot of Betty & Buddy’s Restaurant (corner of N. Main & W. Fifth Streets). Will begin after the parade. Will feature Gospel & Christian music. Expect […]

Yam Row

Downtown Tabor City.  4th Street

Sweet Potato Give Away

Tabor City Public Library 101 East Fifth Street, Tabor City

Begins after the parade in the parking lot of Tabor City Public Library located at 101 East Fifth Street.

KidsZone (No fees)

Truist Bank (Parking Lot) 301 Hickman Rd, Tabor City

Located in the parking lot of Truist Bank featuring Flimsy the Clown, Carnival Games, Inflatables, and LOTS of FUN! FREE!!

Historical “Self-Guided” Walking Tour

Pick up a guide at the Tabor City Visitor Center or the Tabor City Public Library. For additional information, please contact Committee Chair Dianne Nobles Ward at 910-653-4141.

NC Yam Festival Headquarters & Outdoor Booth Information

Tabor City Public Library 101 East Fifth Street, Tabor City

NC Yam Festival Headquarters & Outdoor Booth                 Information, Free Yam Fest Coloring-Activity Books, T-shirts & other  Souvenirs (souvenirs prices vary) Tabor City Public […]

Arts, Crafts, Food Vendors and more

Downtown on Hickman Road, East Fifth Street, Live Oak Street, and around the Todd House Wedding & Event Center Stage from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No admission fee for […]

Yam Festival Parade

Featuring more than 100 units consisting of high school bands, clowns, area pageant titleholders, various Shriner units, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, floats, and so much more! Begins at […]

NC Yam Festival

NC Yam Festival 101 East Fifth Street, Tabor City

Join us for a week of fun, food, and festivities as we celebrate the rich heritage of Tabor City's Yam Festival. Parades, contests, concerts and more! Taste of Tabor City […]

Art/Photography/Sweet Potato Crafts Show

The Todd House Wedding & Event Center 102 Live Oak Street, Tabor City

Adult & Youth Divisions, The Todd House Wedding & Event Center 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Entertainment on the Todd House Wedding & Event Center Stage

Todd House Center Stage across from the Todd House Wedding & Event Center., Tabor City

Entertainment 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 […]

Sweet Potato Pie Eating Contest

Todd House Center Stage across from the Todd House Wedding & Event Center., Tabor City

Begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Todd House Wedding & Event Center Stage. Youth & Adult Contestant spots are limited. To enter the Pie Eating Contest you must call the […]

Mt. Tabor School

Mt Tabor School House 213 East 5th Street, Tabor City

Historical 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 […]

Pink Slips Band – Performance after the parade

United Bank Tabor City

Beach Music Stage on Hickman - Live Concert by The Pink Slips Band!! Location is on Hickman Road in front of United Bank. Save the Date of Saturday, October 26th […]

Mascot Race

Tabor City Public Library 101 East Fifth Street, Tabor City

1:30 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 […]

Stallion Classic (Hosted by South Columbus High School)

South Columbus High School 40 Stallion Dr, Tabor City

Located at South Columbus High School on the Stallion Football Field. Begins at 3:00 p.m. Awards ceremony to follow. Admission Fees: Adults $10, Students (K-12) $5, Kids (5 y/o & […]

Concert in the Courtyard – LIVE Concert by Crenshaw Trucking Band

The Todd House Wedding & Event Center 102 Live Oak Street, Tabor City

LIVE Concert by Crenshaw Trucking Band, featuring Jason Smith & Matt Dudley, at The Todd House Wedding & Event Center located at 102 Live Oak Street, Tabor City, 5:30 - […]