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Communities in Harnett Find Plenty to Celebrate Throughout the Year
The Angier Crepe Myrtle Celebration is just one of the many festivals Harnett County offers throughout the year.
There is much to celebrate in Harnett County.
“From the Crepe Myrtle Celebration to the Touchstone Energy Cotton Festival‚ festivals in Harnett County provide opportunities to celebrate its heritage while also bringing together the community to enjoy a weekend of food‚ fun and entertainment‚” says Brandy Hall‚ marketing director for the Dunn Area Tourism Authority.
The Angier Bike Fest draws motorcyclists from all over the region to compete in the show‚ and many more folks come just to have a look. You’ll also find live music and plenty of food at this June event.
Also in Angier‚ the Crepe Myrtle Celebration in September features live music and food vendors‚ arts and crafts‚ kids’ activities and lots more.
Erwin‚ once known as the Denim Capital of the World‚ hosts Denim Days the first weekend in October.
The town of Coats has been putting on its Farmer’s Day parade and event every October for some 95 years.
Fireworks light up the Fourth of July in Lillington‚ and the Fall Festival features antiques‚ crafts and entertainment.
The Touchstone Energy North Carolina Cotton Festival is the grand finale of festival season‚ drawing about 10‚000 people to downtown Dunn in early November for food and fun.
Story by Carol Cowan
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