Visit Moore County farms appreciating where our food and nutrition come from. Meet with local artists and be inspired by their creativity, enjoy melodies from local musicians, try hands on activities to engage you with rural life.

Come back for more updates as we develop this inaugural event for Fall 2024, September 26th-October 20th!

2022 Farm & Land Use Numbers from the NC Extension Office in Moore County, NC

• Number of farms: 733
• Acreage on Farms: 89,375
• Average size of farms: 122 acres
• Average age of the farmer: 60
• Growth in Small Farms

Farmland use:

• 40 % Woodland
• 32% Cropland
• 17% Pastureland
• 11% other

Crops

• Tobacco: $9,449,000
• Nursery/Greenhouse/Floriculture: $3,249,000
• Grains & Hay: $3,093,00
• Fruit/Vegetable Production: $1,601,000

Livestock Production

• Poultry: $115,879,000  (Broilers-5,173,280; Layers-33,235)
• Beef: $15,623,000 (Beef Production-10,902)
• Equine Industry: $313,000 (Horses & Ponies-1,398)
• Remnants: $205,000 (Goats & Sheep-3,350)
• Other: $39,000

The Arts Council is the center of a thriving creative district, with arts and cultural industries generating $13.2 million* in local economic activity annually.

over 15,000 children each year in every school – public, private, charter, and home schools. We’ve also awarded over $71,000 in scholarships to talented kids.These programs rely completely on grants and community support.

Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 provides evidence that the nonprofit arts and culture sector is a significant industry in Moore County—one that generates $13.3 million in total economic activity. This spending—$6.9 million by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and an additional $6.4 million in event-related spending by their audiences—supports 311 full-time equivalent jobs, generates $6.9 million in household income to local residents, and delivers $912,000 in local and state government revenue. This economic impact study sends a strong signal that when we
support the arts, we not only enhance our quality of life, but we also invest in Moore County’s economic well-being.

Ashten’s

Chef Warren’s

Elliotts on Linden

Homegrown Vass

Scott’s Tables

The Roast

Willabee Market

Specialty Accommodations

Duncraig Manor

Old Buggy Inn

Solomon’s Inn

Tanglewood Farms

airBNB

VRBO

Go directly to the source for many different types of art that makes the perfect one of a kind present:  Discover Seagrove , ArtWorks Vass, The Artist League, Starworks.

Or get creative and make something yourself at Wine & Design, 9th of September or Hammer & Stain in Southern Pines. Art Works Vass also offers classes in stained glass, glass blowing and more!