BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Visit Sampson NC - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Sampson NC
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20220313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20221106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20250116T195556Z
CREATED:20220901T183622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T195556Z
UID:1522-1760176800-1760194800@www.visitsampsonnc.com
SUMMARY:Clinton Square Fair and BBQ Cook-Off 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Saturday\, October 11\, 2025\, when Downtown Clinton’s largest annual event will take place — the Annual Clinton Square Fair and Barbecue Cook-Off.     \nEvents and Things to Do\nBarbecue Cook-Off –Hogs will be delivered the night before and teams will spend the night preparing and cooking for the day’s competition\n\nArts Activities — the Sampson County Arts Council will host a variety of arts activities in the park neighboring the “Milling Around” art installation.\nCar Show — the Ol’ Lightning Rods Antique Car Show will be held at the Clinton City Market on Lisbon Street. Participants may register their cars until Noon at the City Market on the day of the event. Oldies 1170 AM will be broadcasting live from the car show with Bob Stroud and the Boogies Shoes Network.\nMuseum Day — The Sampson County History Museum\, located on Lisbon Street\, will offer a variety of free demonstrations and exhibits to fair-goers from 10 am until 3 pm.\nLive Music —  There will be live local music on the square at the intersection of College and Main Streets.\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/events/court-street-fair-and-bbq-cook-off/
LOCATION:Downtown Clinton\, Main Street\, Clinton\, NC\, 28328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homepage Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/Square-Fair_4C-002-as-of-October-2019.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T140000
DTSTAMP:20250116T202041Z
CREATED:20220815T134500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T202041Z
UID:3700-1742981400-1746194400@www.visitsampsonnc.com
SUMMARY:Hubbs Farm School Educational Field Trip Tours - 2025
DESCRIPTION:School Educational Field Trip Tours \nMarch 26\, 27\, 28\, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm\, Open to Public from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nApril 2\, 3\, 4\, 8\, 10\, 11\, 17\, 18\, 30\, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm\, Open to Public from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nMay 1\, 2\, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm\, Open to Public from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/events/hubbs-farm-fall-events-opening-day/
LOCATION:Hubbs Farm\, 10276 US HWY 421 North\, Clinton\, NC\, 28328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homepage Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Hubb's Farm":MAILTO:info@hubbsfarmnc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T160000
DTSTAMP:20221107T135548Z
CREATED:20221025T225525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T135548Z
UID:2826-1668243600-1668268800@www.visitsampsonnc.com
SUMMARY:"We are the River" Paddle Trip with the Coharie People
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\nThis experience is an exploration of a beautiful natural place and its profound significance to the community that has called it home. Join members of the Coharie community on a guided kayak tour down the Great Coharie Creek and spend some time learning about how their relationship with this body of water has impacted their culture for centuries. \nAfter a relaxing paddle downstream\, you will conclude your experience with a community lunch and some activities in their cultural center\, including some time spent with their recently recovered 600-year-old canoe.  Come along with the best guides possible on this gentle and impactful experience paddling kayaks downstream! \nSee the feature story from North Carolina Weekend on PBS NC!
URL:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/events/we-are-the-river-paddle-trip-with-the-coharie-people/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_112696771_152644478765_1_original.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T220000
DTSTAMP:20220907T143637Z
CREATED:20180727T182641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T143637Z
UID:1518-1662746400-1662847200@www.visitsampsonnc.com
SUMMARY:Coharie Pow Wow Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Annual Coharie Indian Cultural Pow Wow on September 9-10\, 2022 at the Coharie Tribal Center in Clinton\, North Carolina. \nCelebrate and honor Native American culture and experience American Indian drumming and dancing competitions\, American Indian food\, crafts\, artwork\, and exhibits. The Coharie Indian Cultural Pow Wow is a time of education\, enjoyment and good food for the whole family. \nEach Coharie Indian Cultural Pow Wow dance session begins with a grand entry\, a procession of royalty and dancers. The flag bearers lead the procession carrying the eagle staff\, the American flag\, and frequently\, the POW/MIA flag. Being a flag bearer is an honor usually given to a veteran\, a respected traditional dancer\, or an elder. Indian royalty is next\, consisting of tribal and organizational princesses\, braves\, and other dignitaries. The head dancers lead a single file procession of dancers arranged by category and age. As a sign of respect\, everyone is asked to stand during the grand entry and men should remove their head coverings. \nCulture\, heritage\, and pride run strong among the people of the Coharie Tribe. Since 1969\, the Annual Coharie Indian Cultural Pow Wow has been a way to celebrate and maintain Native American traditions. To show respect for the event\, no alcohol\, drugs\, or profanity is allowed. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Coharie Indian Cultural Pow Wow on the weekend after Labor Day at the Coharie Tribal Center in Clinton\, North Carolina.\nTags: Coharie Indian Cultural Pow Wow\, North Carolina Pow Wow\, North Carolina Cultural Pow Wow. \nCome see the canoe exhibit. \nThis event is always the weekend after Labor Day.  Friday 6:00 PM to close \nSaturday\, 10:00AM   – \n \n 
URL:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/events/coharie-pow-wow-festival/
LOCATION:Coharie Tribal Ceremonial Grounds\, 7531 North US Hwy 421\, Clinton\, 28328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homepage Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/Coharie-Indian-Cultural-Pow-Wow.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T204500
DTSTAMP:20210419T160400Z
CREATED:20180727T180006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T160400Z
UID:1504-1633629600-1633639500@www.visitsampsonnc.com
SUMMARY:2021 Alive After Five Concert Series (featuring BAND OF OZ)
DESCRIPTION:The Band of Oz was formed in 1967 as a part-time band playing fraternity parties and high school proms all over the South. In 1977 the band went on the road full time. Since that time the band has made an exceptional name for itself throughout the Southeast by playing the top clubs and corporate parties\, and getting excellent reviews along the way. For several years the group has been a guest on most of the major beach concerts in the Carolinas\, Virginia\, and Georgia. \nThe Band of Oz is one of the most successful groups in the Southeast\, and continues to get the very best reviews from the top people in the entertainment business. The band now features a full horn section to total a dynamic eight-member group. They still perform well over two-hundred shows per year for corporate events\, festivals\, concerts\, wedding receptions\, and many other public and private events.
URL:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/events/band-of-oz-alive-afer-five-summer-concert-series/
LOCATION:Clinton City Market\, Courthouse Square\, Downtown Clinton\, Clinton\, NC\, 28328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homepage Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/Band-of-Oz.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ray Jordan":MAILTO:rjordan@sampsonexpocenter.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T153000
DTSTAMP:20200306T152036Z
CREATED:20200305T021136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T152036Z
UID:2121-1585387800-1585409400@www.visitsampsonnc.com
SUMMARY:Guided Kayak Tour with the Coharie Tribe Community
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Coharie community on a day journey including a guided kayak tour on their Great Coharie Creek\, as well as a community lunch. Participants will meet at the Coharie Tribe’s Cultural Center near Clinton\, NC. River shuttle\, lunch and all activities are included. \nThe Great Coharie Creek has deep cultural significance to the Coharie people; and as a result\, they strive to protect and maintain access to this threatened river for recreation\, subsistence\, and cultural uses. With the goal of sharing their culture with discerning visitors\, and to explore river-based livelihoods for their youth\, Coharie people are now welcoming visitors in partnership with People First Tourism\, an organization affiliated with NC State University\, that helps travelers connect in deep and genuine ways with local communities. \nThe event will run rain or shine\, with activities adapted according to river and weather conditions. Registered participants will receive advice on how to dress appropriately for the event\, as well as specific driving directions. \nThe ticket price includes equipment rental\, but participants can also use their own kayak and equipment. \nPurchase tickets here.
URL:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/events/guided-kayak-tour-with-the-coharie-tribe-community/
LOCATION:Coharie Tribe Cultural Center\, U.S. 421\, Clinton\, NC\, 28328
CATEGORIES:Homepage Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/Sampson_Coharie-Tribe-Kayak-Tour-Featured-Image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T190000
DTSTAMP:20191206T140421Z
CREATED:20191206T140412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T140421Z
UID:2446-1575745200-1575831600@www.visitsampsonnc.com
SUMMARY:The Sampson County Christmas Show
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the season with this spectacular show\, which will be held in the Sunset Ave Auditorium (505 Sunset Ave\, Clinton\, NC) on December 7th at 7:00 pm and December 8th at 3:00 pm. \nTickets are on sale at Sampson Building Supply\, Clark and Company\, Matthews Gifts\, Powers Swain Chevrolet or call 910-489-7125. \nDon’t Miss This Wonderful Family Event. \n 
URL:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/events/the-sampson-county-christmas-show/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/Sampson-County-Christmas-Show-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTSTAMP:20190710T150626Z
CREATED:20180730T153513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T150626Z
UID:1543-1572652800-1572825599@www.visitsampsonnc.com
SUMMARY:Tough & Smashing Weekend at Hubb's
DESCRIPTION:Tough as a Farmer Weekend \nNovember 2 and 3 \nSaturday: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. \n\nTAAF Competition begins at 2 p.m. (Rain date is Sunday at 2 p.m.)\n\nSunday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. \n\nBring Your Pet Day (Click Here for List of Approved Pets)\n\nSo you think you’re tough… but are you as tough as a farmer? Join Hubb’s for our 5th Annual Tough as a Farmer Competition Saturday\, November 2. Once you’ve completed this agriculture-themed farm Ninja warrior challenge\, you’ll know just how tough a farmer must be. Competition will begin at 2 with female contestants and the men’s competition will follow. Registration will begin online Sept. 15; fee is $35 through Oct. 31\, and $40 after Oct. 31. Registration includes Tough as a Farmer T-shirt\, competition\, and a Silver Pass. \n1st and 2nd place winners in the men’s and women’s divisions will win a prize. First place is $500\, and second place is $250. Rain date is Sunday\, November 3. \nAs fall comes to an end\, we’re going out with a SMASH! On Sunday\, November 3\, Hubb’s guests will have the opportunity to smash pumpkins while supplies last. Open from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.\, so get here early!
URL:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/events/tough-smashing-weekend-at-hubbs/
LOCATION:Hubbs Farm\, 10276 US HWY 421 North\, Clinton\, NC\, 28328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homepage Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visitsampsonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/Tough-as-a-Farmer-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Hubb's Farm":MAILTO:info@hubbsfarmnc.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR