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Chatham County to Host 2026 Spring Ag Fest

Post Date:03/20/2026 12:03 PM

PITTSBORO, NC— Chatham County invites community members of all ages to enjoy its 6
th annual Spring
Ag Fest celebrating Chatham County agriculture, forestry, and natural resources. The Spring Ag Fest is
free and open to the public.

Ag_Fest_2026WHAT: Chatham County 2026 Spring Ag Fest

WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center
1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Dozens of indoor and outdoor exhibitors and vendors will highlight local farms, farmers’ markets,
sustainable agriculture, agricultural support and advocacy, agribusiness, beekeeping, livestock, forestry,
green industry, wildlife, conservation, and more. The event will occur rain or shine, but outdoor
activities may be affected by weather conditions.

Spring Ag Fest will offer activities for people of all ages including livestock arena events; pony rides; 4-H
Kids’ Zone, offering a range of farm-themed activities, games, coloring, and face painting; petting zoo;
cooking and gardening demonstrations; and more. Food trucks will offer a variety of tasty options.

Chatham Transit will provide shuttle service to and from the event from these Pittsboro locations:
• Central Carolina Community College Main Building, 764 West Street
• Chatham Community Library, 197 NC Hwy 87 N
• Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Annex, 369 West Street
• Chatham County Social Services, 102 Camp Drive

Spring Ag Fest is made possible by the collaborative efforts of the N.C. Cooperative Extension - Chatham
County Center, the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, Chatham County Farm Bureau,
Chatham County Government, Chatham County Soil & Water Conservation District, Farm Service
Agency, and the NC Forest Service.

More details about Chatham County Spring Ag Fest can be found online at: https://go.ncsu.edu/agfest26

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