The Randolph County Agricultural Center, located at 1880 US Highway 64 East in Asheboro, invites the community to join us for the Common Ground Festival, an engaging open house event, happening on Saturday, April 11th from 10am to 3pm. This free family-friendly festival is a collaborative effort with the three departments on campus: Randolph County Agricultural Center, Randolph County Cooperative Extension, and Randolph County Soil and Water, offering a unique opportunity to explore the vital work of these departments.
Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the entire campus, including the Event Center, the James River Equipment Arena, and meeting rooms, gaining insight into our facilities and operations. The NC Rooted Community Agriculture organization will be on-site to share the benefits of the future Food Hub for producers and consumers.
In addition, tractors will be on display, providing an educational experience to learn about the machinery that supports our agricultural community. Additionally, the festival will offer various animal interactions (including the fluffy Highland Cows from Cellar Creek Farm) and photo opportunities, perfect for all ages. Children can enjoy face painting and participate in exciting 4-H activities.
The Randolph Communications Digital Skills Lab will host hands-on activities for both children and adults, while the gardener lab and greenhouse will offer stimulating workshops. Don't miss the workshop and taste test in our demo kitchen, which promises to be a delightful experience for the taste buds. Soil and Water will be demonstrating the use of their no-till drill and providing hands-on learning activities for people of all ages.
Come hungry, as there will be barbecue sandwiches from the famous Livestock Association and snacks available for purchase at the concession stand in the Event Center. Also, the Randolph Extension Community Association (ECA) will have its annual yard sale going on, so make sure to have some extra cash on hand, as you will surely find some treasures to be had. Festival-goers will also have the chance to win T-shirts and other exciting prizes throughout the day.
Join us at the Randolph County Agricultural Center for a day of learning, fun, and community spirit. We look forward to celebrating the agricultural richness of Randolph County with you and your family.
For questions, please contact the Randolph County Agricultural Center at 336-318-6100, or for further details, check out the event link at: Facebook Event.