 Country Music is taking over Duplin County this weekend with legendary artist Aaron Tippin set to play May 19th at the Duplin County Events Center. Tippin has long been a voice for the working man and woman since he came on the scene in 1990. After the tragic attack on America’s World Trade Center, Tippin turned his focus to our country’s armed forces. He has traveled to Iraq and Afghanistan to perform for our troops.
The Aaron Tippin concert kicks off at 7PM with Wayne County band Idle Threat as an opener. Tickets can be purchased through the Duplin County Events Center Office in Kenansville or by calling 877-763-3119 or 910-275-0009. Ask about a discount for Ricochet tickets on June 15 when you purchase tickets for Aaron Tippin!
Duplin County Events Center
195 Fairgrounds Drive
Kenansville, NC 28349
 Lately, small business has been making a surge in Duplin County. In every small town, you can see new salons, restaurants, boutiques, and more popping up all the time. Have you entertained the thought of starting up your own business and becoming your own boss? Maybe now is the time to make your dreams come true. Lynn Davis is the director of the Small Business Center at James Sprunt Community College makes it her mission to help small business in Duplin County thrive.
The JSCC Small Business Center was established by the State Department of Community Colleges in 1988. The goal is to improve the success rate of small business in Duplin County and surrounding areas by providing entrepreneurs with the essential resources to help their business succeed. Some of the assistance they can provide is one-on-one counseling, business plan development and implementation, and free seminars.
For more information on how to make your dreams come true and add to the small business in Duplin County, contact Lynn Davis at the Small Business Center at James Sprunt Community College.
Lynn Davis, Director
P.O. Box 398
Kenansville, NC 28349
910-296-2431(phone)
910-296-1548(fax)
ldavis@jamessprunt.edu
Agri-tourism is one of Duplin County’s strongholds and there are many locations in the area to shop from. One of these businesses, Matthews Produce in Teachey, has recently opened for the season. Some of the produce out now includes strawberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, and sharp point cabbage, but as the North Carolina growing season progresses, more variety will be available. Besides fresh fruits and vegetables, they also carry an assortment of hanging baskets, tomato plants, and pepper plants. Matthews Produce is open Monday through Saturday from 8AM to 7pm. They are located on Wells Town Road, so come out to get some of your fresh produce from a local down-home business!
 Think you’re pretty smart? Come out and test your knowledge at Duplin Winery’s Trivia Night on Friday, May 4th. Compete in teams against others to see if you have the largest database of useless knowledge while you enjoy some of Duplin’s cool, sweet, and easy wine. Free Trivia Night will be held at the winery the first Friday of every month from May to September.
The trivia event is free and there will be a full selection of Duplin wines available for purchase. Trivia runs from 7PM to 9PM, but arrive early since seats tend to fill up quickly. For more information call 1-800-774-9634.
Duplin Winery
505 North Sycamore Street
Rose Hill, NC 28458
www.duplinwinery.com
Everything is coming up roses for Pink Hill this Saturday as they prepare for their inaugural Rose Festival. Saturday, April 21, 2012 Pink Hill will come alive with vendors, games, food, exhibitions, and more. Events scheduled include a 5K walk/run, corn hole tournament, antique car and tractor show, chili cook-off, and street dance. BBQ luncheon plates, live music, and inflatables will also be available.
The Rose Festival sponsored by the Pink Hill Area Preservation and Development Committee will run from 10AM to 10PM at 301 South Pine Street. There is still time for vendors to participate in the festival. Those interested can contact the Pink Hill Wellness Education Center.
September seems so far away when you’re looking forward to something as fun and exciting as the North Carolina Muscadine Festival. That’s why Duplin Winery is putting together “Our Main Squeeze” Festival on April 21st. This event gives Duplin Winery the chance to celebrate the native muscadine grape, the famously “Cool, Sweet, and Easy” wines it makes, and more.
Bright Leaf will be onsite selling their famous hot dogs and holding a hotdog eating competition. Prizes will be awarded to winners and finalists. Live entertainment will be provided by the Band of Oz, Legends of the Beach, and Jim Quick and the Coastline. Other vendors will be onsite as well for your enjoyment.
Duplin Winery wants to use this day as a way to say thanks to all of our men and women in uniform by offering free tickets to the first 2,000 active duty or retired personnel. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis so call 1-800-774-9634 soon. Portion of proceeds will go to Operation Homefront North Carolina.
“Our Main Squeeze” Festival will be held in the Duplin Winery Vineyards on April 21st from 11AM to 7PM with gates opening at 10AM. Tailgate packages for up to 6 people are available for those that know how to party right. For tickets or more information call 1-800-774-9634.
Duplin Winery Vineyards (just off I-40 at exit 380)
Rose Hill, NC 28458
1-800-774-9634
www.duplinwinery.com
Duplin County Events Center is holding a Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event this entire weekend for all who are interested in adopting an animal that is a part of the American heritage. This is a great chance for all cowboys and horse lovers to adopt a beautiful wild animal and help protect their natural habitat from becoming overpopulated. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has placed more than 225,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971.
The event schedule begins with a preview from 8AM to noon on Friday, April 20th. Adoption times are from noon to 7PM on Friday, 8AM to 7PM on Saturday, and 8AM to 4PM on Sunday. For more information on the adoption event and the BLM’s mission visit www.duplinevent.com or www.blm.gov.
Duplin County Events Center
195 Fairgrounds Drive
Kenansville, NC
910-275-0009
This Saturday, April 14, 2012 for one day only, Anderson Garden Center in Mount Olive will be having a Green ‘n Grow Celebration. Come out from 9AM to 5:30PM for great specials on gardening essentials, food and drink, and the chance to win some door prizes. Peruse Anderson’s selection of knock out roses, hanging baskets, geraniums, gerber daisies, mulch, potting soil, and more. Get 10” ferns for only $10 and 10% off any mixed planter.
Owners Sheila & Bill Anderson invite you to this once a year event to support local business as well as your yard! It’s the perfect time to get outside and beautify your surroundings before the sweltering North Carolina summer sets in. Bring the entire family for free hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn and even balloons for the kids.
Anderson Garden Center
422 NC Hwy W 403
Mount Olive, NC 28365
919-658-5113
Grab your tackle box and fishing rods and get ready to hit the lake this weekend with your favorite little ones. This Saturday, April 14th, Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation & Duplin County Parks and Recreation present the 5th Annual Cabin Lake Youth Fishing Tournament. The tournament is free and open to all participants ages 4 to 14. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in the three age brackets (4-6, 7-9, and 10-14) as well as a grand prize for biggest fish overall.
The tourney is at Cabin Lake County Park in Pink Hill and starts with registration at 8AM. The tournament runs from 9AM to 11AM with the prize ceremony at 12PM. In case of inclement weather, the rain date is scheduled for April 21, 2012. Call 910-296-2120 ext.3 to pre-register, check on tournament details, or for more information. Bring out your sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, and grandkids for a shot to be king or queen of Cabin Lake fishing!
Cabin Lake County Park
220 Cabin Lake Road
Pink Hill, NC 28572
910-298-3648
 Do you enjoy trying new and exotic foods? Are you a self- proclaimed food critic? The Warsaw Wellness Center invites you to their 2012 Multicultural Food Festival on Saturday, April 14. The event will feature a variety of dishes from Haitian, Vietnamese, Hispanic, West Indian, and other cultures. Enjoy samples of these fares along with entertainment from a Native American dance troupe as well as local musicians.
The admission is free and the festival begins at 2PM with entertainment and food tasting. They will also have story time beginning at 3PM. Come to the Warsaw Wellness Center on April 14 and take a culinary trip around the world!
Warsaw Wellness Center
312 Yancey Street
Warsaw, NC 28398
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Country Music is taking over Duplin County this weekend with legendary artist Aaron Tippin set to play May 19th at the Duplin County Events Center. Tippin has long been a voice for the working man and woman since he came on the scene in 1990. After the tragic attack on America’s World Trade Center, Tippin turned his focus to our country’s armed forces. He has traveled to Iraq and Afghanistan to perform for our troops.
