ASHEBORO — A festival with family themes will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 11 at the Randolph County Agricultural Center.
The Common Ground Festival will include tours of the new campus, with visitors able to see the event center, James River Equipment Arena and meeting rooms.
Tractors will be on display, providing an educational experience to learn about machinery that supports the agricultural community. The festival will offer various animal interactions (including the fluffy Highland Cows from Cellar Creek Farm) and photo opportunities.
There will be 4-H activities. There will be a workshop and taste testing in the demo kitchen.
The Randolph Communications Digital Skills Lab will offer hands-on activities for children and adults, while the gardener lab and greenhouse will offer stimulating workshops.
The NC Rooted Community Agriculture organization will be on-site to share the benefits of the future Food Hub for producers and consumers, organizers said.
The concession stand will be open in the event center with items available for purchase.
Also, the Randolph Extension Community Association will have its annual yard sale taking place.
There will be prize giveaways.
There is no admission charge. The event is a collaborative effort with the Randolph County Agricultural Center, Randolph County Cooperative Extension, and Randolph County Soil and Water.
