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Harnett County’s
th
150 Anniversary
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Beard Contest- Spring through Fall. Grow a beard like your
grandfather’s! Contact Al Bain (910) 893-5111 or Billy Ray Matthews
(910) 893-3592.
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July 3rd- Churches are asked to observe the county’s anniversary
with thanksgiving and the ringing of church bells. Contact Bill
Randall (910) 893-4413 for more information.
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July 4th- Fourth of July Celebration in Lillington.
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Tour of African-American historical sites in Harnett County July 30th
& September 24th. Contact Jennifer Walker (910) 893-7530 for more
information.
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September 9th & 10th Coharie Indian Cultural Pow-Wow, Inc. Located
9 miles North of Clinton, at 7531 North US 421 Hwy. Contact Gene
Faircloth for more info. (910) 590-7964.
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September 10th- Crepe Myrtle Celebration in Angier.
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October 1st- Denim Days Celebration in Erwin.
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October 8th- Farmer’s Day Celebration in Coats.
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October 22nd- 10:00am-4:00pm “A Wee Bit of Scotland” at Campbell
University with highland dancers, pipers and athletes. Open to
the public. Contact Al Bain (910) 893-5111 for more information.
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October 22nd- 7:00pm-12:00am Harnett County Sesquicentennial
Harvest Ball at the Harnett County Courthouse. Guests are
encouraged to dress in period attire from 1855. Heavy hors
d’oeuvres, live band, photographer and prizes. Contact Dianne
Johnson (910) 893-3620 for more information.
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October 23rd- 10:30am. Kirkin’ of the Tartan & Worship Service.
Located at Turner Auditorium in the D. Rich building at Campbell
University. Contact Kathy Crenshaw (910) 893-1237 for more
information.
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October 29th- Lillington Antique Festival.
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November 5th- Touchstone Energy presents the
Cotton Festival in Dunn. Beard contest judging.
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November 12th & 13th, 19th & 20th- Paul Green play “The Highland
Call” produced by the Harnett Regional Theater. Contact Chuck
Beidler (910) 897-7188.
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T-shirts and prints will be available for purchase at all Harnett County
festivals and the Harnett County Library to continue the celebration all
yearlong!