Share on Facebook The sun is shining, the days are longer & you're probably looking for things to do. Explore Johnston County - there's a lot to do & see this during the rest of May!

Thursday May 1 - Saturday May 31 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 Road Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for prices and appointment. Phone: Tami Thompson, 919 934-1132

Saturday May 3 - Saturday May 31 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 May Show dates: 3, 17, 22, 24, 31 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

Friday May 23 Country Tonight! Come for a family night of Country music, old and new, with Eric Strickland and the Lost Highway 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

Friday May 23 - Monday May 26 Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale Merchants offer special savings of 25% to 65% off all specially priced merchandise. 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 May 29 Sundown in Downtown Bring your family and enjoy a concert under the stars featuring The Holiday Band. Event time: 5:30pm-9pm. Location: Singing Grove, Benson. Admission: Free. Phone: Loretta Byrd, 919 894-3825

Friday May 30 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

Saturday May 31 Johnston County Community Empowerment Day/Gospel Fest This one-day event will include workshops on health, finance, and education. There will be a keynote speaker, vendors, fun and activities for the entire family. There will be a choir concert from area choirs with inspiring music. Event time: 9:30am-6pm. Location: Johnston County Agricultural Center, Smithfield. 2736 NC Hwy 210 Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for admission prices to gospel fest. Phone: 919-553-8257