Special Happenings

Lumberjack Show

The South Atlantic Woodsmen's Association (SAWA) returns to the show presenting their popular lumberjack, chainsaw and woodsmen demonstrations.   The presentations are sponsored by Stihl, which will again be which will also be at the show with their selection of forestry products.
          The demonstrations are planned for three times each day on the Midway area of the fairgrounds near the show entrance.  Show guests will enjoy watching these professionals throw double-bitted axes at targets, tear through 11-inch logs with razor-sharp six pound axes, and create springboards in the side of trees as they climb their way to the top.  They will also be using power equipment, including Stihl chainsaws, to demonstrate the safe and efficient use of these popular forestry essentials.
       

FFA Tractor and Truck Driving Competitions

The annual FFA Tractor and Truck Driving Competition is a highlight of the FFA year.  Students from across the state compete to see who is the best driver, and who will take bragging rights back to their school.  Sponsored by Kubota and Chevrolet, the event is held Thursday in the Hunt Horse Arena.

Farm Credit Show

Sit awhile and enjoy some old-time tunes from The Brothers N Bluegrass.  You'll also hear the latest in agricultural financing from Farm Credit Associations of NC.  Held each day at 11am, 1pm, and 2:30pm at the front of the Jim Graham Building.

Hands-on Excavation

Company Wrench is returning to the show with their popular area that allows show guests to operate Kobelco excavators.  Kolbeco factory representatives will be on hand to help those 21 and older understand how the excavators operate.  There will also be a skills challenge with prizes for the best operators.  Look for the large inflatable Kobelco robot to sign up.
Company Wrench will also have an additional exhibit area this year dedicated to Prinoth mulching and other equipment.  Both carrier vehicle and attachment models will be on display.  Their traditional exhibit area will be filled with JCB loaders, telehandlers, and other construction equipment.

 

Duke Energy Live Line Safety Demonstration

For the first time this year, Duke Energy will be conducting live line demonstrations.  The trainers will discuss how outages occur and how power is restored. They will then demonstrate what happens when something – such as a person, tree, ungrounded equipment, or a ladder – touches a live power line. The results, as you would expect, are sparks and fire. Demonstrations will be conducted on Wednesday and Thursday at 10am, 1pm and 3pm, and on Friday at 10am 12:30pm and 2pm.