Don’t Miss Ag Fest This Saturday!
Debbie Roos
Join us at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro for this exciting, free, family-friendly event.
Ag Fest celebrates Chatham County’s agriculture, forestry, and natural resources with a wide variety of activities, demonstrations, and exhibits for all ages.
Here’s what you can enjoy:
Livestock Arena Events
- Barrel racing
- Trick riding
- Working dog demonstration
- Roping
- Sheep show
- Kids’ contests with prizes
Watch a live cow milking demonstration and snap a photo with NC State dairy cows—the same cows that produce milk for the famous Howling Cow ice cream! You’ll also have the chance to interact with livestock including cattle, goats, pigs, sheep, poultry, and more.
Poultry Booth
Hold and interact with newly hatched chicks and get your chicken questions answered by experts.
Drone Demonstrations
Learn how drones are used in agriculture.
4-H Kids’ Zone
Featuring:
- Pedal Tractor Pull Contest
- Bouncy Bunny & Horse Races
- Mural Painting
- Fun Exhibits and More
Exhibitors &
Vendors
Explore over 80 indoor and outdoor exhibitors and vendors focused on agriculture, forestry, and natural resources.
Petting Zoo
Enjoy a free petting zoo sponsored by the Chatham County Farm Bureau.
Food Trucks
Grab a bite from 13 food trucks offering a wide variety of cuisines.
For full event details, visit the Cooperative Extension website.
Check out the detailed schedule to plan your day.
Sign up for text updates to get real-time announcements and schedule changes during the event.
We can’t wait to see you this Saturday for a fantastic day of community fun!
Debbie
Debbie Roos
Agricultural Extension Agent
Chatham County Center
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
919.542.8244
debbi...@ncsu.edu
growingsmallfarms.ces.ncsu.edu
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