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There's a lot to do in beautiful Johnston County this June!
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Sunday June 1 - Monday June 30
Lazy O Farm Summer Dayz
Learn how seeds provide lots of your favorite foods. Bag up some dirt and seeds to take home for planting. Eat watermelon and spit seeds! Make butter and ice cream - Yum Yum! Enjoy a hayride and pet the barn animals. Picnic shelter available. Call for an appointment. Location: 3583 Packing Plant Rd., Smithfield. 3583 Packing Plant Road Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for prices. Phone: Tami Thompson, 919 934-1132
Friday June 6 Country Tonight!
Come for a family night of Country music, old and new, with Bobby Lynn and the Country Tonight Band! Bobby previously performed with the Mel Tillis Show. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:45pm. Location: Corner of Webb & Waddell Streets, Selma. 112 N Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199 Saturday June 7 - Saturday June 28 American Music Jubilee This Branson-style variety show will delight audiences of all ages with comedy, music and fun. Matinees: 1:40pm, Evenings: 7:40pm. Toll free 1-877-843-7839 or. June Show dates: 7, 12, 14, 21, 28 Location: Rudy Theatre, Selma. 300 N. Raiford St. P.O. Box 429 Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices & availability. Phone: Spook Joyner, 919 202-9927
Saturday June 7
Millstock Music and Arts Fair
Enjoy musical entertainment throughout the day. There will be visual artists and crafts people from the surrounding area. Event time: 10am-6pm. Location: Downtown Clayton. Admission: Free. Phone: Bruce Naegelen, 919 553-1545
Saturday June 7
Summer Seasonal Living History Program and Artillery Demonstrations
Interpreters dressed in period costumes will demonstrate the activities of the common North Carolina soldier--small arms firing, close order drill, and the provisions issued to Civil War soldiers. Event time 10am-4pm. Location: Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, Four Oaks. 5466 Harper House Rd. Four Oaks, NC 27524 Admission: Free. Phone: Derrick Brown, 910 594-0789
Friday June 13 - Saturday June 14
Country Music Showcase: Small Town Saturday Night
July 4th is just around the corner and it's time to celebrate the things that make America great! Join us for a night of music, reminiscing small town life and celebrate America. Show times Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Debbie Elam, 919 209-2099
Friday June 13 Country Tonight!
Come for a family night of Country music, old and new, with Nancy & Tammy Dail and the Country Roads Band. Enjoy the comedian antics of Charles Meacomes as "Tater Roads" Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:45pm. Location: Corner of Webb & Waddell Streets 112 N Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199
Tuesday June 17
50+ Shopper Club Open House
Select merchants will host events in their stores throughout the day for the 50 plus club shopper. Visit the Information Center for more information. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7. Location: Carolina Premium Outlets, Smithfield. 1025 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 905 Smithfield, NC 27577 Phone: Crystal Yelverton, 919 989-8757
Thursday June 19
Liquid Pleasure/Town Square Concert Series
Bring a blanket or sit on the grass and enjoy the music. Refreshments, including soft drinks, beer and wine will be available. Event time: 7pm-9pm. Location: Main Street and O'Neil Street Admission: Free. Phone: Bruce Naegelen, 919 553-1545
Friday June 20 - Sunday June 22
88th Annual Benson Singing Convention
The oldest Southern gospel convention in the nation includes three days of gospel music. All competition will be on Saturday and includes amateur duets, trios, quartets, choirs, and family groups. Sunday will include the showcase of winners from Saturday. Event times: Fri 7pm, Sat & Sun 10am. Location: Benson Singing Grove, Benson. Main Street 1204 N. Johnson Street Benson, NC 27504 Admission: Free. Phone: Danny Mack Holland, 919 894-4241
Friday June 20 Country Tonight!
Come for a family night of Country music, old and new, with Bobby Lynn and the Country Tonight Band! Bobby previously played on the Mel Tillis Show. Enjoy the comedian antics of Charles Meacomes as "Tater Roads" Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:45pm. Location: Corner of Webb & Waddell Streets 112 N Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199
Saturday June 21
Law Enforcement 5K Torch Run
The Johnston County Correctional Institution hosts this annual event which benefits Special Olympics. There will be awards, music and a drawing for gift certificates. Event time: 8am. For more information visit: www.runnc.com Location: 201 N. Webb St., Selma Admission: Registration fee due at 7AM on day of race. Phone: Michael Sellers, 919 934-8386
Thursday June 26
Sundown in Downtown
Bring your family and enjoy a concert under the stars featuring Craig Woolard. Event time: 5:30pm-9pm. Location: Singing Grove, Benson. Admission: Free. Phone: Loretta Byrd, 919 894-3825
Friday June 27 Country Tonight!
Come for a family night of Country music, old and new, with Eric Strickland and the Nashville Rash Band. Enjoy the comedian antics of Charles Meacomes as "Tater Roads" Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:45pm. Location: Corner of Webb & Waddell Streets 112 N Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199
Saturday June 28
25th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the museum will host an open house with a variety of special demonstrations, live entertainment, food, animals, refreshments, and depression era family activities. Event time 9am-4pm. Location: Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Kenly. 709 Church St.- US Hwy 301 N. P.O. Box 88 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Free. Phone: Lynn Wagner, 919 284-3431
Saturday June 28 - Sunday June 29
Johnston County Horse Show Series
B & M Stables horse show series is dedicated to offering a fun and exciting horse show while still maintaining a down home atmosphere that encourages family participation. Open to riders and horses/mules from all riding levels, breeds & disciplines. Event time: 9am. Location: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield. Admission: Free for Spectators. Phone: Michele McLaughlin, 919 934-1344