NC Sweetpotato Festival 2025
NC Sweetpotato Festival Kick off
Friday Night , May 16, 2025
6 pm to 10 pm
Live Music
Food Trucks
Beer Garden
NC Sweetpotato Festival 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9 am to 10 pm
Live Music
Craft Vendors
Car Show
Kids Area
Recipe Contest
Wing Cook-Off
Food Trucks
and More
Craft Vendor Fair
Join us on Saturday, May 17th
10 am to 5 pm
It will host some of finest local artisans who will be selling their unique goods. Come shop locally grown, produce, or hand-crafted products and support our local economy
Free admission
Vendor Applications are currently unavailable
for the 2025 Festival!
2025
Food Truck Vendor Applications
A variety of food options will be available
Applications are currently unavailable
We are at capacity for the
2025 Festival!
Sweetpotato Recipe Contest
The sweetpotato is a North Carolina staple with many being grown right here in Nash County. So it is time to show off your creativity and inspiration by preparing your favorite or new recipe to impress our judges.
Classic Car Show
entry fee $20.00
Chicken Wing Cook-Off
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Registration is now closed
for the 2025 Cook Off
2025 Entertainment Guide
I42 Band
South Bound N Down
Introducing our Friday Night Band- I42 Band
Carolina's High Energy Dance/Party and Beach Band.
Based out of Eastern, NC, The I-42 Band is a Premier High Energy Dance/Party and Beach Band that will keep you entertained and on the dance floor all night. They specialize in the best of Dance, Party, Beach, Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, and Classic Standards. They have a wide repertoire, to accommodate any occasion.
Click to listen to I42
https://youtu.be/Gr3OJ3h63wc?list=TLGGwq0KXWM79UgxMTA1MjAyNQ>
See you on Main Street at 6 pm Friday, May 16th!!
South Bound N Down
South Bound N Down
Introducing South Bound N Down.
South Bound N Down is based out of Centerville, NC. Primarily a classic country band with a touch of southern rock, classic rock, and Motown.
Click to listen: https://youtu.be/l0pQ6-LnFy8
Saturday, May 17th at 12 pm
Tony Jonez
Ashton Lalyn & The Verdict
Tony Jonez is on a mission to spread love, unity, and joy through the powerful medium of music. With over two decades of experience as a performing musician, Tony’s unique blend of reggae, country, pop, and soul has captivated audiences far and wide. As the lead vocalist and guitarist of the nationally touring rock band SHiLOH, Tony’s musical journey has taken him across genres and continents, leaving a trail of inspired hearts.
Click to listen:
Saturday, May 17th 2 pm
Ashton Lalyn & The Verdict
Ashton Lalyn & The Verdict
Introducing Ashton Lalyn & The Verdict
Ashton Lalyn & The Verdict, a “Country Soul” band out of Eastern NC, dedicated to bringing you heartfelt music and unforgettable performances. From soulful ballads to high-energy anthems, we're here to share our passion for music with you. Ashton Lalyn & The Verdict play all of your favorite covers with their own twist, along with their original music.
Ashton Lalyn & The Verdict will perform on Saturday, May 17th at 4 pm.
Click to listen:
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=K0KT6GBquEA...
Saturday, May 17th 4 pm
Love Tribe
Love Tribe
Love Tribe is the ULTIMATE high-energy good-time party band playing a wide range of music from 70's, 80's, and 90's hits, to R&B dance, country rock, as well as the radio hits of today, and literally anything and everything in between! The Tribe puts on a non-stop adrenaline-fueled show that doesn't slow down until the last song is through. From Stevie Wonder to Journey to Bruno Mars, Chris Stapleton, and Bon Jovi, every song is a familiar favorite that has the crowd heading to the stage to dance along, sing along, and have a great time!
Click to listen:
Saturday, May 17th 7 pm