🎶🎤 Turn Up the Music in Wallace! 🎤🎶

Get ready for a full day of music, entertainment, and community fun at the BackStreet Music Festival on Saturday, August 1, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM! 🎉

From Gospel and GoGo to R&B and Southern Soul, there will be plenty of music to keep you moving! 🎵 Plus, enjoy dance groups, vendors, arts & crafts, a cornhole tournament, volleyball tournament, fashion show, and more.

🎤 Special guest Mr. Frayser, “The Barry White of Southern Soul Music,” will take the stage, and you won`t want to miss the Queen City Baggers Bike Show! 🏍️

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ Starting at 10:00 AM
📍 208 SW Railroad Street, Wallace, NC

Make plans to kick off August with music, fun, and good times in Duplin County! ☀️🎶

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🚚🍔 VENDORS & FOOD TRUCKS WANTED! 🛍️🎉

Want to be part of one of Duplin County`s biggest end-of-summer celebrations?

We`re looking for vendors and food trucks to join us for the FREE End of Summer Bash at the Duplin Events Center on Saturday, August 22, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM!

This community event will feature live music by The Pink Slips and is expected to bring together families and visitors for an evening of fun. It`s a great opportunity to showcase your business, connect with the community, and make the most of a busy summer event!

Interested in reserving your spot?

📞 Amanda Pope: (910) 275-0009
📧 amanda.pope@duplinnc.gov

Don`t wait—spaces are limited! We can`t wait to have you join us for an unforgettable evening! ☀️🎶

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☀️🎶 SAVE THE DATE! 🎶☀️

Summer may be winding down, but the fun is just getting started!

Join us Saturday, August 22 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Duplin Events Center for our FREE End of Summer Bash featuring live music by The Pink Slips! 🎸🎤

Bring your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and enjoy an evening of great music, good company, and one last summer celebration. Beer and food will be available for purchase. 🍔🍺

📍 Duplin Events Center
🗓️ Saturday, August 22
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission

Mark your calendars—we can`t wait to celebrate the end of summer with you! 🌅🎉

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👑✨ Duplin County Has a New Queen to Celebrate! ✨👑

Congratulations to Brittany Sosa Boltinhouse, a proud Beulaville native, on being crowned Miss North Carolina USA! 🎉

Brittany made history as the 75th Miss North Carolina USA, the third Latina to earn the title, and the first woman of Honduran descent to wear the crown.

A graduate of East Duplin High School and James Sprunt Community College, Brittany proudly represents her Duplin County roots wherever she goes.

"I was born in the Kenansville hospital and raised in Duplin County in Beulaville," Brittany shared with the Duplin Times. "Duplin is home."

We`re incredibly proud to see a hometown success story shine on the state stage. Congratulations, Brittany, and best of luck as you represent North Carolina at the Miss USA competition! Your Duplin County family is cheering you on every step of the way. 💙👑

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🏕️✨ Planning your next getaway to Cabin Lake ?

Book your cabin or RV site with ease through Firefly! ⭐🪰

Whether you`re looking for a peaceful cabin retreat or an RV adventure by the lake, your next escape is just a few clicks away.

Reserve your spot today and start making memories at Cabin Lake! 🎣🌲☀️

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🍇 Tickets won`t last forever... and if you`ve been before, you already know why! 🍷

The 50th Annual Grape Stomp Festival at Duplin Winery is one of Duplin County`s most anticipated events—and it sells out every year! Don`t wait until it`s too late to grab your spot.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Rose Hill, NC

Spend the day enjoying:
🍇 The iconic grape stomp
🎶 Live music all day
🍷 Award-winning Duplin wines
🍴 Delicious food vendors
🎉 A fun-filled atmosphere celebrating 50 incredible years

Whether you`re planning a girls` trip, a date day, or a family outing, this milestone celebration is one you won`t want to miss.

🎟️ Secure your tickets now before they`re gone! Click the link in our bio for all the details.

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🎉 INFLATAFEST is Coming to the Duplin Events Center! 🎉

Get ready for the BIGGEST indoor inflatable event of the summer! Join us on Saturday, August 8th, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a day of bouncing, sliding, playing, and making memories with the whole family.

🏰 Giant inflatables
🛝 Exciting slides
🎉 Hours of indoor fun
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family!

Beat the summer heat and spend the day enjoying an action-packed event in the comfort of the Duplin Events Center. Whether you`re racing through obstacle courses, conquering giant slides, or just soaking up the excitement, there`s something for everyone!

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Duplin Events Center

🎟️ Get your tickets today! Click the link in our bio to purchase your tickets before they sell out.

Tag your friends, gather the family, and we`ll see you at InflataFest!

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🎣☀️ Nothing beats a day on the water at Cabin Lake!

A huge shoutout to Will Jackson for landing this incredible catch — a 22-inch, 7-pound beauty at Cabin Lake on May 22! 🐟👏

Will shared his excitement with us on Facebook, saying:

"Just wanted to show off this wonderful fish I caught! Love this place!"

We love seeing visitors and locals making memories and enjoying everything Cabin Lake has to offer. Congratulations, Will, on an amazing catch!

Ready to reel in your own big one? Grab your gear and head to Cabin Lake! 🎣

#VisitDuplin #CabinLake #FishingDuplin #CatchOfTheDay #ExploreDuplin #NorthCarolinaFishing

🚣 Come Watch the Cardboard Boat Race at Cabin Lake! 🎉

Looking for something fun to do on Saturday, July 18? Head to Cabin Lake and cheer on the Cardboard Boat Race hosted by the Royal Rangers! Watch as creative, handmade cardboard boats take to the water in this unique community tradition. Spectators are encouraged to come out and enjoy the fun!

Please note that the boat ramp and swimming area will be closed from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM during the event. The swimming area and boat ramp will reopen after the race concludes.

Bring your family, support the participants, and enjoy a morning of lakeside entertainment!

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🦋🌙 Experience the magic of Moth Night 2026 at the Cowan Museum of History and Science in Kenansville!

Join the fun on Saturday, July 18, from 8:30 PM–11:00 PM for this free, family-friendly event celebrating National Moth Week and North Carolina Moth Week. Explore moth observation stations, learn about local species, enjoy Moth Bingo, and discover how you can become a community scientist using the iNaturalist app.

Plus, enjoy refreshments, kid-friendly activities, giveaways, and prizes throughout the evening.

📍 Cowan Museum of History and Science
🎟 Free Admission

Come see what takes flight after dark in Duplin County!

#VisitDuplin #DuplinCountyNC #MothNight2026 #ExploreNC #FamilyFun

🏕️🔥 Celebrate six years of memories at the Anniversary Campout & Cookout at JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond in Chinquapin!

Join Juniper Creek Outfitters July 10-12 as they celebrate six years of preserving and revitalizing this special destination for generations to enjoy. Guests can take advantage of 15% off camping and cabin reservations and enjoy a customer appreciation cookout on July 11, along with games, giveaways, and family fun.

Whether you`re staying in a cabin, bringing the RV, or pitching a tent, it`s the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect, and experience the beauty of Duplin County.

📍 JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond
📞 910-459-9280
🌐 Reservations available at JuniperCreekOutfitters.com

#VisitDuplin #DuplinCountyNC #ChinquapinNC #CampingNC #ExploreNC #FamilyFun #SummerAdventures

From the Town of Kenansville:
🚨 Attention 🚨
The Town of Kenansville has been made aware of a post going around on social media that advertised fireworks out at Kenan Park tonight.
That information is false. There has not been any celebratory events scheduled for tonight. There will not be any fireworks out at Kenan Park.
Even though there are not any fireworks in Kenansville, there will be some scattered around the county and surrounding counties for you and your families to enjoy!
We hope you all stay cool, are being safe, and having fun on this Fourth of July weekend!