Save the Date for Our 2026 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!

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Spring Ag Fest

Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources

Saturday, March 28, 2026

10 a.m.–3 p.m.

This is a FREE Event!

Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center

1192 US 64 W Business
Pittsboro, NC 27312

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Chatham County invites residents to join us for our 6th annual Spring Ag Fest at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC) on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Spring Ag Fest is a celebration of Chatham County’s agriculture, forestry, and natural resources.

This event is made possible by the collaborative efforts of the Chatham County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Agriculture & Conference CenterChatham County Farm BureauChatham County GovernmentChatham Soil & Water Conservation District, Farm Service Agency, and the NC Forest Service.

The Spring Ag Fest is free and open to the public.

The Spring Ag Fest will offer something for everyone:

  • Livestock Arena Events
  • 4-H Kids’ Zone
  • Exhibitors and Vendors
  • Food Trucks
  • Cooking Demonstrations

More details about Ag Fest will be posted on this page in early March!

View a slideshow featuring photos from the 2025 Spring Ag Fest. (Click on the first photo then click on the icon in the bottom right of the screen if you want to enlarge the photo.) Below are a few photo highlights from the 2025 Ag Fest.

Teamster Allison Sturgill with Gabe and Liam from Brush Creek Swiss Oxen in the Parade of Breeds event at the Livestock Arena.

Teamster Allison Sturgill with Gabe and Liam from Brush Creek Swiss Oxen in the Parade of Breeds event at the Livestock Arena. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Teamster Alliston Sturgill took Gabe and Liam all around the Conference Center property and they drew crowds whereever they went. They are very gentle and have been a popular attraction at Ag Fest for years.

Teamster Alliston Sturgill drove Gabe and Liam all around the Conference Center property and they drew crowds everywhere they went. They are very gentle and have been a popular attraction at Ag Fest for years. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Horseback riders demonstrated their roping skills for the crowd at the Livestock Arena.

Horseback riders demonstrated their roping skills for the crowd at the Livestock Arena. Photo by Debbie Roos.

After everyone watched the horseback roping demonstration, the kids got a chance to practice their roping skills!

After everyone watched the horseback roping demonstration, the kids got a chance to practice their roping skills! Photo by Debbie Roos.

The smiles, giggles, and encouragement were abundant during the kids' roping practice. A few adults tried it out too!

The smiles, giggles, and encouragement were abundant during the kids’ roping practice. A few adults tried it out too! Photo by Debbie Roos.

Dog trainer Claire Apple of Not Quite Right Farm did a fun, entertaining, and educational dog herding demonstration with her Shetland sheepdogs and heritage breed turkeys.

Dog trainer Claire Apple of Not Quite Right Farm did a fun, entertaining, and educational dog herding demonstration with her Shetland sheepdogs and heritage breed turkeys. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Peep looks towards Claire for guidance on her next move.

Peep looks towards Claire for guidance on her next move. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Parade of Breeds.

Levi Blackwood shows a Brown Swiss heifer in the Parade of Dairy Breeds. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Parade of Breeds.

Ella Grace Blackwood shows a British White Cow in the Parade of Beef Breeds. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Barrel racing

Kaci Isley demonstrates barrel racing. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Barrel racing

Kaci Isley demonstrates barrel racing. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Extension Master Gardener demonstration

The Chatham Extension Master Gardener Volunteers had interactive activities in their demonstration garden. Photo by Sheri Chandler.

Diane May of Jordan Lake Farm was one of the outdoor exhibitors.

Diana May of Jordan Lake Farms was one of the outdoor exhibitors. Photo by Debbie Roos.

The food trucks were a popular gathering spot!

The food trucks were a popular gathering spot for hungry Ag Fest visitors! Photo by Debbie Roos.

Everybody had great fun at the 4-H Kids' Zone!

Everybody had great fun at the 4-H Kids’ Zone! Photo by Debbie Roos.

The bouncy critters proved to be a popular addition to the 4-H Kids' Zone.

The bouncy critters proved to be a popular addition to the 4-H Kids’ Zone. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Master Beekeeper Lori Hawkins with the Chatham County Beekeepers' Association brought a honey bee observation hive and some pollinator plants for the kids to plant.

Master Beekeeper Lori Hawkins (left) with the Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association brought a honey bee observation hive and some pollinator plants for the kids to plant and take home. Photo by Debbie Roos.

The kids had fun at the pedal tractor pull.

The kids had fun at the pedal tractor pull. Photo by Debbie Roos.

The Exhibit Hall was packed with vendors and interesting and educational exhibits.

The Exhibit Hall was packed with vendors and interesting and educational exhibits. Photo by Debbie Roos.

The Exhibit Hall was a great place to learn and network and buy cool stuff!

The Exhibit Hall was a great place to learn and network and buy cool stuff! Melinda from Country Farm & Home talks to a visitor about organic farm and gardening supplies. Photo by Debbie Roos.

The Twin Birch & Teasel booth had really cool fiber art tools to demonstrate (and sell) for folks of all ages.

The Twin Birch & Teasel booth had really cool fiber art tools to demonstrate (and sell) for folks of all ages. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Rocky River Hemp educated folks about the hemp and CBD products they grow and sell in Chatham County.

Rocky River Hemp educated folks about the hemp and CBD products they grow and sell in Chatham County. Photo by Debbie Roos.

For general questions about the Spring Ag Fest, email Tiffany Hancock.

NC State is an equal opportunity provider. Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Tiffany Hancock, Marketing & Media Support Specialist, at 919.545-8304, tiffany_hancock@ncsu.edu, or in person at the County Extension Office at least 30 days prior to the event.

Written By

Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionDebbie RoosExtension Agent, Agriculture - Sustainable / Organic Production Call Debbie Email Debbie N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center
Updated on Jan 15, 2026
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