• Application Deadline 5PM Sep 18th : NC Yam Festival Pageant

    Tabor City Visitor Center 301 East Fifth Street, Tabor City, NC, United States

    Pageant applications are available at the Yam Festival Office (103-D East 5th Street) Tuesday, Wednesday , Thursday 930am-2:30pm  Bri's Caring Heart Child Care (706 East 5th Street Suite A) 6am-6pm Application Deadline: Friday, September 18th, 2026, 5:00pm

  • North Carolina Yam Festival Scholarship Pageant

    South Columbus High School 40 Stallion Drive, Tabor City, North Carolina

    South Columbus High School, 40 Stallion Drive, Tabor City Doors open at 3:00 p.m. Pageant begins at 4:00 p.m. Admission Fee is $10 (includes program) / Children 5 and younger are Free. Pageant applications are available at the Yam Festival Office (103-D East 5th Street) Tuesday, Wednesday , Thursday 930am-2:30pm  Bri's Caring Heart Child Care […]

  • Deadline to Enter Business & Residential Decorating Contest

    Everyone is encouraged to decorate. There is no theme, just our Motto: “Let’s Have A Yam Good Time”. To enter, please call 910-377-3248 by 4 p.m. on Monday, October 19. Judging will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20.

  • Sweet Potato Food Cook Off

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

    Applications available on-line at ncyamfestival.com Applications may be carried to the NC Yam Festival Office or the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Office   Vendor applications available on-line at ncyamfestival.com Applications can be carried to the NC Yam Festival Office, or the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Office Deadline to enter is from […]

  • Taste of Tabor at Sunnyfield Equestrian Farm

    Sunnyfield Equestrian Farm 1861 Ten Mile Road, Tabor City, NC, United States

    Fun-filled evening with great food, live entertainment provided by JamieLynn and Carolina SunSet, and great fellowship. A photo opportunity will be available. Tickets are only $30 in advance/$35 at the door for ages 11 & up, $12 in advance/$15 at the door for ages 7-10, ages 6 and under are free. Ticket Locations: First Bank (102 […]

  • Yam Walk

    For more information, please call Miranda Thompkins (910-840-0567) or Brenda Norris (910-840-1077).

  • Yam Festival Student Art Show

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

    Display Friday, October 23rd 10am-4pm and Saturday, October 24th 11am-420pm Location: Banquet Hall at Todd House Wedding & Event Center

  • Art/Photography/Sweet Potato Crafts Show

    Adult Art Show and Photography Show Display Friday, October 23rd 10am-4pm and Saturday, October 24th 11am-430pm Call Kelly Jones 910-770-2623 for info

  • Registration Deadline: Sweet Potato Pie Eating Contest

    To register, call the NC Yam Festival Office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23.                                                                                    

  • Street Dance

    Lake Tabor Field & Park 102 Lynwood Norris Road, Tabor City, NC

    Located at Lake Tabor Field & Park, 102 Lynwood Norris Road, Tabor City, NC. Music by a local DJ, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bleachers will be available.