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Hogtoberfest to Celebrate Pork, Farmers and 30 Years of the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services will host Hogtoberfest, a family-friendly fall festival, on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market.

Hogtoberfest celebrates both N.C. Pork Month and the 30th anniversary of the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market. The event will recognize the cultural and economic impact of pork on North Carolina while honoring three decades of farmers and producers who have helped make the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market a trusted place for consumers to find local products.  

The event will feature live music, food trucks, local breweries and wineries, Got to Be NC vendors and educational activities for all ages. A full list of vendors and activities can be found on the market’s Facebook page.

Source : ncagr.gov

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