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- Smaller, more local fair. <br /> - Since 1924, the Cleveland County Fair (Shelby) has featured North Carolina's largest county <br /> agricultural fair, and is a highlight of traditional activities held annually in Cleveland County. <br /> - Over 165,000 patrons visited the 2012 Cleveland County Fair. <br /> - While known primarily for this event, fairground also hosts a variety of other events throughout the <br /> year. <br /> Common Ground Country Fair <br /> - Celebration of rural living - promotes organically-grown Maine produce, alternative lifestyles, <br /> - Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is sponsor and nation's oldest/largest state <br /> organic organization. <br /> Existing Orange county festivals (photos) <br /> Farm to Fork <br /> • Each June, the Farm to Fork Picnic at the Breeze Farm benefits new farmer training program. <br /> • Hundreds of regional residents attend the event which highlights locally grown farm products, <br /> music, and sustainable practices. <br /> Central Piedmont Jr. Livestock Show <br /> • The Central Piedmont Junior Livestock Show is held every April at the Central Carolina Holstein <br /> Barn on Orange Grove Road. <br /> • The event is focused on livestock competition and draws regional residents of all ages from 10 <br /> counties. <br /> • Show is in its 68th year. <br /> Hogg Day <br /> • Hogg Day attracts thousands of residents/visitors over two days for N.C. barbecue, arts/crafts and <br /> vendors, food midway (no rides) and learn about local services. <br /> • Most recently, added historic name "tweak" to commemorate James Hogg. <br /> • Held in County's River Park in downtown Hillsborough on the 3rd Saturday in May. Festivities <br /> begin the Friday evening before. <br /> • Admission is free to the public. <br /> Efland Ruritan Rodeo <br /> • A Ruritan Club family-oriented event in Efland, now in its 20th year. <br /> • Professional cowboys/cowgirls show off skills in bull riding, breakaway roping, bareback and saddle <br /> bronc riding, steer wrestling, the famous rodeo clowns, and more. <br /> • Visitors can try their luck on the mechanical bull. Special entertainment, vendors, food offered. <br /> • The 2013 Rodeo takes place in October. <br /> Carrboro Music Fest <br /> • Coordinated effort by Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and Carrboro Music Festival <br /> Planning Committee. The 2013 Carrboro Music Festival is Sunday, September 29, 2013. <br /> • Daylong, free festival features 150 performing acts at 25 indoor and outdoor venues throughout <br /> downtown Carrboro. <br /> • Varied musical acts, Triangle-based performers. Festival food and craft vendors and kid's activities. <br />