Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest

(Updated: April 15, 2025, 9:41 a.m.)

The 5th Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 29, 2025, was a success with a great crowd and beautiful weather. The Spring Ag Fest is a celebration of Chatham County’s agriculture, forestry, and natural resources. Visitors enjoyed over 80 indoor and outdoor exhibits highlighting local farms, farmers’ markets, sustainable agriculture, agricultural support and advocacy, agribusiness, beekeeping, livestock, forestry, green industry, wildlife, conservation, and much more. Visitors enjoyed watching several events at the Livestock Arena, including a Parade of Breeds for Beef and Dairy Cattle, a dog herding demonstration, barrel racing. roping, and games for the kids. The 4-H Kids' Zone was a big hit with lots of fun outdoor activities plus an Agricultural Magic Show.

I posted photos from the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest on Flickr. (Click on the first photo then click on the diagonal arrows icon in the upper right of the screen to enlarge the photo.)

This event was made possible by the collaborative efforts of the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center, Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, Chatham County Farm Bureau,Chatham County Government, Chatham County Soil & Water, Farm Service Agency, and the NC Forest Service.

Below are a few photos from the event. Visit the Flickr Photo album to see many more!

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.
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