[kouguu-fb-like] This year's fair is December 1, 2012
THIS YEAR FAIR IS DEC. 1, 2012!! Photo by Chloe Tuttle
The Martin County Farm Heritage Fair is not just about tractors. Yes, there will be some gorgeous tractors at the fair and one is sure to be driven by Santa Claus. This fair really is a celebration of National Farm City Week, but mostly here in eastern North Carolina, this is a fun day of how farming used to be.There is a hog killing – folks make the sausage and cook cracklins right on the spot.
Photo by Chloe Tuttle
Folks shell corn, then grind it into meal. Vendors sell their wares, be it crafts or home canned foods.
Photo by Chloe Tuttle
Special guest is Rocky the Trick Mule. Rocky will perform some amazing tricks… and he has his own Facebook page. Sometimes I take my spinning wheel and card and spin wool for the sweater I will knit some day. My favorite part is the home canned-goods contest. My strawberry jam, blueberry jam and fig preserves have all won blue ribbons. And my watermelon rind pickles took home "Best in Show." So pack it up and head out to the Bob Martin Agriculture Center, learn some history about our farm heritage and eat some great food. 
WHERE TO STAY: The Big Mill Bed & Breakfast in Williamston, NC ** Gray's Landing in Williamston, NC ** 
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