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  • 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

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    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.                                                                                    

  • The North Carolina Yam Festival presents the First Annual Yam Dance & Fall Bash, in partnership with Fifty Five Athletics! Bring the whole family for a new fun Yam tradition featuring Trick or Treat in the Park, food, games, music, dancing, and more. Event Details: - Friday, October 23, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Lake Tabor Field and Park - 102 Lynwood Norris Rd, Tabor City, NC Free Activities Include: - Costume Contest - Treats and Games - Music and Dancing - And more! Food & Concessions: Fifty Five Concessions will be available. Cash and cards accepted. Come out for an evening of food, games, fun, trick-or-treating, music, and dancing with the community!

    Yam Dance & Fall Bash

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

    The North Carolina Yam Festival presents the First Annual Yam Dance & Fall Bash, in partnership with Fifty Five Athletics! Bring the whole family for a new fun Yam tradition featuring Trick or Treat in the Park, food, games, music, dancing, and more. Event Details: Friday, October 23, 2026 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Lake […]

  • Yam Bowl

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

    South Columbus High School vs West Bladen at 7:00 p.m SCHS, 40 Stallion Drive, Tabor City, NC