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  • 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 […]

  • 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

  • Kids Zone

    GARRELL DEPOT PARKING LOT, KID ZONE

    Kids Zone NC Yam Festival Saturday, Oct. 24th, 2026 Located in the parking lot of the Garrel Depot featuring Flimsy the Clown, Carnival Games, Inflatables, and more. LOTS of FUN! […]

  • 5k Walk/Run

    Tabor City Emergency Services is organizing this event. Begins at 7:00 a.m. Please contact Lorrie Lancaster with any questions. 910-234-2516

  • 4th Annual Open Car, Truck, Motorcycle & Tractor Show

    Saturday, Oct 24th, 2026 Hosted by: Classic Cruisers Car Club Located on Live Oak Street from Tabor City Baptist Church to Pireway Road. Registration: 8:30 – 12:00 noon, Judging begins […]

  • Historic “Self-Guided” Walking Tour

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

    Saturday, October 24th, 2026 9am-2pm 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 […]