National Travel & Tourism Week takes place from May 7th – 13th and is an annual tradition for the U.S. travel community.  It’s a time when travel and tourism professionals across the country unite to celebrate the unique value travel holds for our economy.

Travel is a universal language.  It brings people together.  Visitors that make their way to Duplin County come for a whole variety of reasons. It could be for a trip visiting family and enjoying our wineries to staying with us on business . Some people enjoy stopping through on the way to the beach and attending our festivals.  Others enjoy shopping in our quaint and unique small towns and dining in our restaurants. 

Our visitors enjoy Duplin County’s unique brand of hospitality.   Whether it’s being greeted by the front desk attendant at one of our hotels, meeting a tour guide or tasting room attendant at one of our wineries or learning about our history from a museum docent, our people and our commitment to a warm welcome are what make Duplin County a great place to visit and that spirit is what keeps our industry and local economy strong.

According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel supports 1 in 9 jobs, is a Top 10 employer and provides 2.3 trillion dollars in economic output.  Essentially, travel and hospitality is the front door to economic opportunity.

So when you are out in our community this week at our restaurants, wineries and local small businesses – celebrate the folks that are the Faces of Travel in Duplin County and say “thank you.”  They truly deserve it!  

For more information about things to do in Duplin County, please contact our staff at our local destination marketing organization, The Duplin County Tourism Development Authority, by emailing tour@uncorkduplin.com or call 910.296.2181.

A Taste of Duplin & More is coming up this Spring and the excitement in the air!  This 3rd Annual event is taking place on Friday, 4/28 and celebrates all that Duplin County is, bringing together the talent of our local restaurants, small businesses, community attractions and festivals.  It’s all about who we are and what we have to share with the local community and our visitors.  Get your advance tickets online here!

Food and wine is at the heart of the event and all attendees enjoy a variety of tastings of wine as well as dishes made by our local talented chefs as they mix and mingle with friends and family.  Amongst the numerous contest categories such as Best Appetizer, Best Dessert and Hometown Favorite, is the coveted People’s Choice Award.  While you are tasting, be sure to cast your votes of your favorite dishes and make your voice heard.

One stop shopping is a sheer delight, as local boutiques, farms, artisans, and creative entrepreneurs showcase their wares in vendor booths giving everyone a chance to connect and support local businesses in Duplin County.

History is rich in Eastern North Carolina and in Duplin County.  Here is your chance to chat with our local historians and preservationists who make it their business to be the experts.  Do you have a question about how things were or about pastimes in Duplin County?  Here is your chance to learn and know more.

We look forward to seeing you at A Taste of Duplin & More being held at the Duplin County Events Center in Kenansville.  Tickets are available at the door and online.  Children are welcome and attend free!

A Taste of Duplin & More is a Duplin County Tourism event.  For information about being a sponsor or reserving a vendor booth, please contact us at 910.296.2181.

Family Fun at Rose Hill’s Poultry Jubilee

October is right around the corner and The World’s Largest Frying Pan in Rose Hill will be seasoned and ready to go. Celebrate our heritage and the NC Poultry Industry with us on Friday night, 10/7 and Saturday 10/8! Get your fill of fried chicken and enjoy arts & crafts, kids activities, Duplin Winery’s wine and beer garden along with music by The Tams, The Castaways & The Gary Lowder Smokin’ Hot Band.

Discover the Small Town of Faison

Faison is one of our treasured small towns in Duplin County. Our proud locals get together each year for their annual Market Day to celebrate their history and heritage.  This year, they are honoring their local firefighters and EMT personnel.  If you are looking for something to do, why not be a local tourist for a day and check it out!

Savor Some NC BBQ in Beulaville

Beulaville’s Hog Wild Cook Off & Car Show is a great place to bring the family to eat some really good NC BBQ, check out the Car Show and enjoy kids rides, an ice cream eating contest, music and vendors. The festival takes place on Friday night, 10/7 and Saturday 10/8 from 10AM – 3PM at the Civic Center on Main Street.

Are you visiting our area and need a place to stay?  Check out our hotel and lodging options.  We’d love to see you out and about in Duplin County!