Tobacco Harvest and Hornworm Arts Festival September 12, 2009

Head to Duke Homestead for the annual Tobacco Harvest and Hornworm Arts Festival on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day starts with demonstrations of traditional tobacco harvesting, curing and stringing down at the barn with the Little River Cloggers performing on stage. Enter the hornworm race or the MoonPie eating contest, or just pick up some produce from the Farmer’s Market area. Save some room for homemade ice cream. In the afternoon relax to Piedmont blues played by legendary Durham guitarist and singer John Dee Holeman, hear the sounds of the only tobacco auction left in the Bull City, and browse through the booths of 23 local artists including painters and woodworkers. Bring your own instrument for the bluegrass jam session at 3 p.m.! Admission is free. For more information, call the Duke Homestead at 919-477-5498 or visit www.ncarts.org or www.ibiblio.org/dukehome

Official Website: http://www.ncarts.org