All Day

KidsZone (No fees)

Located in the parking lot of the Garre! Depot featuring Flimsy the Clown, Carnival Games, Inflatables, and more. LOTS of FUN! FREE!!

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.

5K Walk / Run

(Proceeds will benefit Tabor City Emergency Services) To register to enter, please call Lorrie Lancaster, 910-234-2516.

Historic “Self-Guided” Walking Tour O

Tabor City Visitor Center 301 East Fifth Street, Tabor City

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.

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2025 NORTH CAROLINA YAM FESTIVAL

NC Yam Festival 101 East Fifth Street, Tabor City

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025 TABOR CITY , NORTH CAROLINA DOWNLOAD THE  SCHEDULE   The NC YAM FESTIVAL IS HELD THE 4TH SATURDAY IN OCTOBER #NCYamFestival • #YamGoodTime • #DontBeATaterHater • […]

NC Yam Festival Headquarters & Outdoor Booth

Tabor City Public Library 101 East Fifth Street, Tabor City

Information, Free Yam Fest Coloring Books, T-shirts & other Souvenirs (souvenirs prices vary). Handmade displays by the NC Yam Festival Mascot, Tiger Tater, Tabor City Public Library located at 101 […]

Vendors, Arts, Crafts, Food 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 […]

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NC YAM FESTIVAL PARADE 2025

NC Yam Festival 101 East Fifth Street, Tabor City

2025 NORTH CAROLINA YAM FESTIVAL PARADE ROUTE 10:00am on Saturday October 25th. Begin at stoplight at W. 5th Street and Main Street, continue straight on Main Street, cross over Railroad […]

Yam Festival Parade

5th Street of Tabor City 5th Street, Tabor City

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 […]

Hickman Road Stage – Live Entertainment

HICKMAN ROAD STAGE Hickman Road & E 4th Street, Tabor City

Location is on Hickman Road in front of United Bank. Entertainment will begin after the parade. Lineup as listed below. 11:15 a.m. - Jeffrey Simmons & Co. 1:15 p.m. - […]

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 […]

Basic Life Support Competition (Hosted by Tabor City EMS) :

Tabor City Rescue Squad corner of East Fifth and Jones Streets, Tabor City

Tabor City Rescue Squad located on the corner of East Fifth and Jones Streets, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bleacher seating is limited, so feel free to bring a lawn […]

Stallion Classic (Hosted by South Columbus High School)

South Columbus High School 40 Stallion Drive, 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 & […]

Sweet Potato Pie Eating Contest

Begins 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 4:00 […]