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Crowds at the 2021 "301 Endless Yard Sale" shop along a row of vendor booths. Source: Ashby Brame, Johnston County NC
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Selma, NC & Beyond: The 301 Endless Yard Sale Reaches Year 10

March 14, 2022 Kay Whatley

This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is set for June 17 and 18, 2022. Along the 100-mile plus stretch of highway, the event offers deals, antiques, collectibles, DIY furniture, crafts, and more. Founded in Selma, […]

Franklin Fair 2021. Source: Katherine Denton, Franklin County Arts Council
events

Youngsville, NC: FCAC’s “Franklin Fair” Vendor Application Deadline is May 9

April 16, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is hosting its first community yard sale fundraising event, Franklin Fair — a flea market + art fair combination next month. Individuals, local businesses, and artists may rent spaces […]

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. Photo: Kay Whatley, The Grey Area News
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Vendors: Apply Now for 2021 Wilson, NC Farmers & Artisan Market

March 1, 2021 Kay Whatley

Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market. This season will run every Saturday (8am-noon) from April 24 through September 4, 2021. The market will be located at the pavilion […]

Zebulon Farm Fresh Market logo. Source: Town of Zebulon, North Carolina
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Vendors: Apply Now for Space in 2021 Zebulon Farm Fresh Market, Pop-up Markets

February 9, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

By Hannah Blische, Town of Zebulon The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) is gearing up for an exciting 7th season. Each month, April through October, local farmers and producers will have the unique opportunity to offer […]

Vendors at Bunn Fun Day. Photo: Kay Whatley (2017)
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Update: Bunn Fun Day Postponed to Sept. 18, 2021

August 11, 2020 Kay Whatley

Bunn Fun Day has been rescheduled to next Fall. The new date is Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10am-4pm. Statement by Town of Bunn Commissioner, Sherry Mercer: “Due to COVID-19 stipulations we are having to reschedule […]

Zebulon Farm Fresh Market tent, which facilitates EBT, provides information, and more. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Zebulon Farm Fresh Market will Open: Changes + Added Safety Precautions Announced

April 13, 2020 Kay Whatley

The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) will open as originally scheduled, with changes including added coronavirus safety precautions. ZFFM will start with a Wednesday pop-up market, followed by a regular market Saturday, for which May Day […]

Photo from Bunn Fun Day 2018. Source: Sherry Mercer, Commissioner, Town of Bunn, North Carolina
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Bunn Fun Day 2019 is Apr. 27

March 8, 2019 Kay Whatley

The fifth-annual Bunn Fun Day is set for Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10am-4pm. The day will include live music, magic shows, dancing, food trucks, children’s activities, craft vendors, and more. Enjoy Live Music by The Brake […]

Park installation in Bunn, North Carolina. Source: Sherry Mercer
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Four Year Journey Culminates in Soon-to-open Bunn, NC Public Park

February 27, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Installation of the Bunn Community Park is underway, with plans to complete and open the play space prior to the school summer break. The park is the result of four years […]

The RTP Mistletoe Market is December 13, 2018, at The Frontier in Research Triangle Park NC.
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The RTP Mistletoe Market Offers Gift Shopping + Happy Hour on Dec. 13

November 16, 2018 Kay Whatley

For one evening only, shop local goods and meet local artisans, crafters, and business owners at The RTP Mistletoe Market. On Thursday, December 13, 2018, 4-7pm, join the fun and get your holiday shopping done at The Frontier, […]

Carolina Hemp Festival 2018 logo. Source: Women of Sativa
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Carolina Hemp Festival to Gather Industry, Public, in Raleigh Starting Aug. 30

August 9, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The first-annual Southeast Region industrial hemp exposition and festival will be hosted in beautiful North Carolina. The Carolina Hemp Festival will be August 30-September 1, 2018 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh NC. This unique experience will draw […]

Photo from prior year Tacopalooza in Knightdale NC. Source: RDU Mobile Food Association
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Tacopalooza 2018 Drives Into Knightdale on Aug. 19

August 8, 2018 Kay Whatley

It’s back! The food truck rodeo with taco competition and more returns to Knightdale, North Carolina. Tacopalooza 2018 is scheduled for Sunday, August 19, 2018, noon-4pm. This second-annual event is organized by the RDU Mobile […]

Selma NC Railroad Days are October 6-7, 2017. Source: Town of Selma NC
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Selma NC’s Annual Railroad Days Festival is Oct. 6-7

September 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Selma Railroad Days is returning with two days of activities in Selma, North Carolina. Activities planned this year include: Artists Village — Held along Raiford Street, vendors offer arts, crafts, and […]

Big crowd for the Raleigh Greek Festival, held September 8-10, 2017, Raleigh NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Things We Did: Raleigh Greek Festival 2017

September 10, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor On September 8, 2017, my sister, daughter, and I returned to the Raleigh Greek Festival for the second year in a row.  The festival was in its 36th year of bringing […]

Elms Festival poster. Source: Town of Elm City
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Elms Festival Accepting Vendors, Car Show Entries

August 31, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Dena Owens, Town of Elm City NC Get ready for the annual Elms Festival and Car Show in Elm City, North Carolina. This year, the festival is Saturday, October 28, 2017, 10am-4pm. This family-friendly event […]

Source: Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, Windsor NC (US Fish and Wildlife Service)
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National Hunting and Fishing Day to Be Held in Windsor NC

August 30, 2017 Kay Whatley

The Roanoke/Cashie River Center (RCRC), US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, and the Town of Windsor are joining together in presenting a Wildlife Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Celebration Day on September […]

Vintage Fan Fair is November 10-11, 2017, in Raleigh NC.
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Vintage Event to Create Nostalgic Experience at NC State Fairgrounds

June 28, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted By Lisa Kamin, The Vintage Lifestyle Experience. LLC The first-annual retro event, Vintage Fan Fair, will be held November 10-11, 2017 (Veterans Day holiday) indoors at the Holshauser Building at the NC […]

Kimberly Charlene photo by TLC Entertainment.
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UPDATE: Franklin County NC Juneteenth Celebration in the Park June 17 – CANCELED

June 17, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

**According to the Franklin County Arts Council, today’s Juneteenth Celebration is canceled due to flooding in the park (Louisburg NC).** ________________________________________ Original May 29, 2017 article included below. ________________________________________   By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County […]

HerbFest 2017 logo.
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Two Weekends of HerbFest – April 21-23, 28-30

April 13, 2017 Kay Whatley

The 18th-annual HerbFest returns to Wake Forest, North Carolina for two weekends in April. Come to check out herbs, learn of their uses, and pick up plants for home on April 21, 22 and 23 or April 28, 29, […]

Source: Town of Knightdale, NC.
local-nc

Upcoming Knightdale Vendor Opportunities

April 4, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Megan Thornton, knightdalenc.gov Currently, the Town of Knightdale, North Carolina, is seeking vendors for The Market @ Knightdale Station Park. The Market opens in May and runs through October. Open the second Saturday of […]

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Eastern NC Vendor Opportunities in Spring 2017

February 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

Spring is around the corner. Warm days are increasing in Eastern North Carolina. Small businesses, organizations, farms, and handmade goods sellers who are seeking public vendor opportunities have spots opening soon. The list below shows […]

Prior year Nashville NC Blooming Festival photo shot on the main drag, W Washington Street. Photo by Frank Whatley.
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Nashville NC Blooming Festival will Kick Off with Arts Event

February 11, 2017 Kay Whatley

Annual Nashville Blooming Festival Held Mother’s Day Weekend Each Year By Kay Whatley, Editor The 21st Annual Nashville Blooming Festival is set for May 12-13, 2017. This big event takes over downtown Nashville, North Carolina, […]

Soyini Guyton will keynote Dig In! Source: Michele McKinley, AHA.
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Dig In! Local Food “How-To” Workshop in Raleigh on March 4

January 31, 2017 Kay Whatley

Urban Ag and Community Gardens Providing Healthy, Local Food Access Across Wake County By Sara Merz and Michele McKinley, wakeaha.org Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) presents its 8th-Annual Dig In! on Saturday, March 4, 2017, 8:15am-2pm, to […]

Part of the 2014 Bunn event along Railroad Street. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Bunn Fun Day Returns on April 22

January 21, 2017 Kay Whatley

The third-annual Bunn Fun Day planning is underway. Currently, the organizers are seeking sponsors and vendors. Space is available for approximately 30 vendors; eight have signed on and spaces are expected to fill quickly. Sponsorships provide […]

National Trails Day Celebration planned for Arvada CO. Source: arvadafestivals.com.
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City of Arvada Seeking Event Volunteers, Vendors

May 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

The City of Arvada, Colorado, is organizing several summer events and seeking volunteers and vendors. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks at events in June and July. Special vendors are needed for a July brew […]

Country Doctor Museum (Bailey NC) during special event April 30, 2016. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Country Doctor Museum Event Draws Crowd

April 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Country Doctor Museum held a Springfest and Plant Sale April 30, 2016, 10am-4pm.  The event included museum tours, a dedication in their herb garden, tea tasting, painting classes, and vendors of soap, plants, and other goodies. […]

A shot of a Railroad Street event in 2014. Source: Frank and Kay Whatley.
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Photo Contest, Little Miss, Music, & More at Bunn Fun Day

March 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Bunn NC’s second Annual Bunn Fun Day returns. Join the fun on Railroad Street in downtown Bunn, starting at 10am on April 23, 2016! Come walk around with family and friends, grab a bite […]

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This illustration depicts multiple small drones flying in an urban environment, which will be the scenario for NASA’s last in a series of demonstrations of a system that safely manages drone flight. Source: NASA
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NASA Tests Urban Drone Traffic Management in Nevada and Texas

February 19, 2019

NASA has selected two organizations to host the final phase of its four-year series of increasingly complicated technical demonstrations involving small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems […]

Hug Huddle artist Stuart Semple. Source: DPAC
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Artist Plans “Hug Huddle” Art Event in London and Denver

March 13, 2018

By Kay Whatley, Editor Do you feel like you could use a hug? How about a hug that connects people across the globe? On Monday, March 26, 2018, British artist Stuart Semple is inviting the public […]

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The Strange-ness: April UFO Sightings in CO

April 13, 2016

By Kay Whatley, Editor Three Colorado residents reported UFO sightings during the month of April. Photos available for two of them are nearly identical. The first sighting reported via the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) occurred […]

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