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Local Fun

We have programs and events for all ages

Join us at one of our Upcoming Local Foods Events and Programs 

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June 23-28, 2025
Eat, Drink and Be Local Festival 

June 28, 2025
 Farm Feast at Raising Roots Farm 

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Local Foods Cooking Class
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/local-foods-cooking-class/
Tickets will go on sale for 2025 on March 1st. Use the link above to access registration.
Eat healthy while supporting local farmers Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. Class cost is $15 a class ($5 off if you sign up for all 7) and includes a locally sourced bag of produce. Food samples from the program will be available. 2025 Cooking Class Dates 4/16, 5/14, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20, 9/17, 10/15. The classes will alternate between being held in Newton or Hickory. For more information call 828-465-8240, or email [email protected].




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​Farm City Week- November 25, 2025
​Location TBD

Tickets are not available at the door. Please purchase beforehand. Sales will open in September 2025
Farm City Banquet

Celebrated nationally since 1955 to show appreciation to farmers and to recognize their contributions in our daily lives. It began to address a need to increase urban understanding of rural life which had started to wane after WWII. It is celebrated sometime in November in Catawba County by sharing a dinner, presentation of the Outstanding Contributor to Agriculture Award and an auction to benefit the Catawba County Agricultural Extension Foundation.

Join us for our Gardening Programs

​Master Gardener
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/catawba-county-gardening-programs/

Volunteers receive extensive training in horticulture and are willing to share what they have learned with others by volunteering in the community.
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Catawba Valley Cattlemen’s Association
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/catawbavalleycattlemensassociation/

Join beef cattle producers for networking  and education meetings.Improve the quality and increase the quantity of beef. 

​Second Tuesday of the month.

Enjoy one of our Annual Events

Take part in one of our Youth Programs

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​4H Clubs
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/welcome-to-catawba-county-4-h/

Many clubs to choose from encompassing a wide variety of interests. 
  • Electronics and Robotics
  • Shooting Sports and Bows
  • Gardening Livestock Showing
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Cooking
  • Leadership and community involvement
  • Homework Help and ACT Preparation
  • Much more 
​4H Livestock Clubs
Members learn about livestock and agriculture topics with a focus primarily on large meat animals—steers, hogs, and lambs and also poultry. Some members are involved in raising and showing livestock at fairs. Meets the first Mon. of the month at 6:30 pm  at the Cooperative Extension Center.
​Summer Spark Program
Schedule and registration

Affordable classes and activities for the summer including field trips, cooking classes, gardening, robotics, sewing, hiking, etc.  Overnight camp is also available. Many classes to help spark interest in 4H clubs and programs.
​Youth Council
Youth Council helps youth get involved in local government and provides citizenship and leadership opportunities to teens. The Council is a collaborative effort of Catawba County Government, NC Cooperative Extension, 4-H Youth Development, and Catawba County United Way.
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  • Home
  • Local Foods
    • Farmers Markets
    • Restaurants
    • Artisan Foods
  • Local Farms
    • Farm Directory
    • Farms to Visit
    • U-Pick
    • CSA
    • Farm Stands & Stores
  • Local Fun- Eat, Drink and Be Local and Farm Feast
  • About/Contact