Halifax County government and Halifax County Cooperative Extension have been watching the weather and are gearing up for an amazing 2025 Harvest Days festival.
Harvest Days will be held at the 4-H Rural Life Center, located at 13763 Highway 903, Halifax, NC, on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the public.
Gallery photos contributed by Halifax County. The lead photo is from last year's event.
Admission and parking are free of charge.
Enjoy free entertainment throughout the day on Saturday in the amphitheater area near a large dining tent.
At 10 a.m. Southern Station will perform, followed by the Carolina Line Dancers at 11 a.m., culminating with our popular headliner band the Sons of Earl taking the stage from noon to 2 p.m.
As Halifax County continues to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of our nation, there will be a 1776 encampment and musket firing demonstration hourly at Harvest Days this year.
Halifax County Harvest Days will continue to celebrate the wonderful world of agriculture, featuring farm animals, antique tractors, hay wagon rides, the agricultural museum, farmhouse, Allen Grove Rosenwald School (including voting for your favorite decorated pumpkin), and educational exhibits. Don’t miss the peanut threshing and old-fashioned sawmill in operation. There will be an equine trail challenge at 10 a.m. at the lower horse arena, followed by the 4-H Poultry Show at 11 a.m. in the 4-H activities area, and an Antique Tractor Parade around the property at noon.
Everyone will enjoy the remote-controlled airplanes with demonstrations at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. near the pond. The Stray Cats Hot Rod Association will have their beautiful classic vehicles on display at the front of the property near Highway 903. NC Forestry and NC Wildlife, as well as the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, will have plenty of vehicles and equipment to explore. Medoc Mountain State Park and the Eastern Bluebird Rescue will also have booths. Roanoke Rapids Fire Department will have their Fire Safety House open for visits.
There will be many local vendors selling delicious festival food and arts and crafts.
Food to tempt your tastebuds include the following: Brunswick stew, Sno Kones, ice cream, cotton candy, candy apples, boiled and fried peanuts, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, fried pickles, Italian ice, nachos, popcorn, tacos, hotdogs, burgers, fries, fish, shrimp, pork chops, hot wings, homemade baked goods, freeze-dried snack, and more.
Some of the other vendors include crocheted items, beaded items, local honey, beeswax candles, jewelry, farm art, DIY paint kits, signs, hand-sewn items, wreaths, wooden crafts, Scentsy, candles, Color Street Beauty products, handmade soaps, cutting boards, coffee cups, resin coasters, and more.
For event information, contact Halifax County Cooperative Extension at 252-583-5161 and follow Halifax County Harvest Days on Facebook.