Special Happenings
FFA Tractor and Truck Driving Competition canceled for the 2026 Show
Due to road conditions across the state, the FFA has decided to cancel their annual Tractor and Truck Driving Competition at thie year's show.
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.
Lumberjack Show
The South Atlantic Woodsmen's Association (SAWA) returns to the show presenting their popular lumberjack, chainsaw and woodsmen demonstrations. 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.
Try Out a Kolbelco Excavator
Company Wrench will again this year invite qualified show guests try out the latest Kobelco excavators at their demonstration area in front of the fairgrounds grandstand. Kobelco factory representatives will be on hand to help those 21 and older understand how the excavators operate and give them tips for smooth operation. There will also be a skills challenge with prizes for the best operators. Look for the large inflatable Kobelco robot to sign up.
UPDATED February 3rd - Kubota Hosting NASCAR #1 Car
Because the Cook Out Clash in Winston Salem was rescheduled for Wednesday, February 4, NASCAR driver Ross Chastain will not be in the Kubota exhibit on Wednesday as scheduled. However his No. 1 Kubota Chevrolet show car will be in the Kubota exhibit in the Jim Graham Building that day.
Try out a Can-Am ATV
Show guests can take a demo ride on the newest Can-Am Defender and Outlander models at the Cam-Am demonstration area located on the Midway area of the fairgrounds. Designed to test the limits and feel the full capability of these machines, the special demo track will let let riders discover how these units handle in everything from rugged terrain to smooth cruising.
Riders must be 21 years old and present a drivers license. To reach the demonstration area, take a right at the show entrance.
