May Events in North Carolina

Mark your calendar for these fun events happening throughout May.

Rachel Stroop
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Don’t miss these fun events happening this May across the state:

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North Carolina Potato Festival

Elizabeth City, May 16-18, 2025

Celebrate one of northeast North Carolina’s largest crops at the family-friendly North Carolina Potato Festival in Elizabeth City this May. The three-day event will include a street fair featuring arts and crafts, nonprofit, and retail booths, spud-tacular rides, a new and antique tractor display, live music, a Little Miss Tater Tot Contest, free french fries, and much more. Festivalgoers can also try their luck at the National Potato Peeling Contest or cornhole tournament.

Visit ncpotatofestival.com or call (252) 338-4104 for more details.

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