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  • Information Meeting for NC Yam Festival Pageant

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

    Thursday, September 10th, 2026 Tabor City Visitor Center 301 East 5th Street 6:00pm-7:00pm

  • Postcard Design Contest Begins

    School-aged youth are encouraged to participate by entering in one of four age divisions. A winner will be selected in each age division with each receiving a $50 cash prize. The winning designs will be printed on postcards. Winners will be announced on October 7. Please call the Yam Festival Office at 910-377-3248 for the […]

  • 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