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  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • Vendors (Arts, Crafts, Food and more)

    Downtown on Hickman Road, East Fourth Street, 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 […]

  • Parade Route for the 2026 Yam Festival Parade in Tabor City NC

    NC YAM FESTIVAL PARADE 2026

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    NC Yam Festival 101 East Fifth Street, Tabor City, NC, United States

    2026 NORTH CAROLINA YAM FESTIVAL Featuring more than 125 units consisting of high school bands, clowns, area pageant titleholders, various Shriner units, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, floats, and […]

  • Sweet Potato Give Away

    Tabor City Public Library 101 East Fifth Street, Tabor City, NC, United States

    First Come First Serve Saturday, Oct. 24th immediately following parade In the TC Public Library Parking lot *Times on this calendar are estimates, based on parade time and availability.