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{mosimage}Ahhh, Fall is here! Take a few minutes to see what's going on in JoCo for the month of October. We're sure there's something festively Fall for you & your family to enjoy.

Wednesday October 1 - Friday October 31 Lazy O Farm Maze Days Adventure Fun farm education Millet Maze full of learning stations and interactive excitement. Hayride, pumpkins and farm animals. Picnic area available. Great experience for preschool - elementary aged children. Location: 3583 Packing Plant Rd., Smithfield. 3583 Packing Plant Road Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for prices and appointment. Phone: Tami Thompson, 919 934-1132

Friday October 3 - Saturday October 4 33rd Annual Railroad Days Festival Railroad Days begins this year on Friday night with a gospel music concert at the Historic Selma Depot. On Saturday, there will be a 5K run and Family Fun Walk beginning at 8am. There will be a parade, model train displays, live entertainment, a carnival, food and craft vendors and more! Event times: Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat 8am-6pm Location: Uptown Selma. 305 N. Pollock St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: free. Phone: Jen Black, 919 975-1411

Friday October 3 - Saturday October 4 Clayton Fear Farm Visit "Fear Farm" in October with haunted attractions including 2 haunted houses, 1 indoor maze, 1 outdoor maze, a haunted hayride and the spinning Vortex. Event time: 6pm-12am. www.claytonfearfarm.com Additional dates: 10-12, 16-19, 22-26, 29-31 Location: 1620 Loop Road, Clayton. 1387 Loop Road Clayton, NC 27527 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: 919 553-0016

Friday October 3 - Saturday October 4 Country Music Showcase: Let's Go to the Hop Grab your bobby socks and join the CMS cast as we remember the feel good innocence of the music that made the fifties swing. Show times: Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm. Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Debbie Elam, 919 209-2099

Friday October 3 Country Tonight! Enjoy a country music show with comedy. Featured bands include Nancy & Tammy Dail and the Country Roads Band; The Malpass Brothers; Eric Strickland and the Nashville Rash; The Mike Baker band with Tina Seldin Cash; and Russ Varnell and the Too Country Band with Joy Williams. Featured comedians include "Tater Roads", "Cousin Brother" and "Bubba Ray"! Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 7:45pm. Additional dates: 17, 31 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 October 4 Archer Lodge Country Auction The event begins with lunch, a homemade country Brunswick stew. There will be an auction with homemade crafts, quilts, candies, cakes, farm supplies and unique items that bring back the flavor of the good ole' farming days of the past! Event time: 11am Location: Archer Lodge Community Building. 2204 Persimmon Circle Clayton, NC 27520 Admission: Free. Phone: Natalie Norris, 919 553-5629

Saturday October 4 Fall Civilian Living History Program and Artillery Demonstrations Costumed interpreters demonstrate a variety of mid-19th- century domestic skills--open hearth cooking, sewing, natural dyeing, and spinning. 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 Saturday

October 4 Rudy Theatre Concert Series/Eddie Miles Come join Eddie Miles as he pays tribute to the great Elvis Presley. Show times 2pm & 8pm. (919)202-9927 or toll free 1-877-843-7839 Location: Rudy Theatre, Selma. 300 N. Raiford St. P.O. Box 429 Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices and availability. Phone: Spook Joyner, 919 202-9927

Friday October 10 1964 The Tribute This Beatles' tribute band, formed in 1982, has performed over 2900 shows, released albums and videos. Rolling Stone Magazine has called 1964, "The best Beatles tribute ever." They have received numerous awards and they have appeared on scores of local television and radio programs throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America. Nostalgia Series. Event time: 7pm. Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. 245 College Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Ken Mitchell, 919 209-2099

Friday October 10 - Monday October 13 Columbus Day 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

Friday October 10 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

Friday October 10 - Sunday October 12 Heritage Quilt Show There will be over 100 catalogued quilts on display for viewing, some that are more than 100 years old. A variety of fabrics, including feed sacks and traditional patterns can be seen. There will be demonstrations and educational presentations about techniques and quilt care available. Other heritage handicrafts can be seen. Event times: Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Location: Jo Co Ag Center, 2736 NC 210 Hwy., Smithfield 2736 NC Hwy 210 Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Free. Phone: Jayne Cubilla, 919 989-5380

Saturday October 11 - Saturday October 25 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 October show dates: 11, 18, 23, 25 Location: Rudy Theatre, Selma. 300 N. Raiford St. P.O. Box 429 Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices and availability. Phone: Spook Joyner, 919 202-9927

Saturday October 11 NASCAR Weekly Racing - Whelen All-American Series Catch short track asphalt racing with Late Model Stock, Limited Late Model, Super Stock, Street Stock, 4 Cylinder Modified 4's, UCar, V-6 UCar. Event time: 6:30pm. Location: 8071 Newsome Mill Rd, Kenly. 8071 Newsome Mill Rd. Lucama, NC 27851 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Becky Dixon Boone, 919 284-1114

Saturday October 18 Capitol Steps/Palladian Series This troupe of Congressional-staffers-turned-comedians travel the country satirizing the very people and places that once employed them. In this election year anything goes as candidates and other political figures are fair game for the Steps' music and comedy! Event time 8pm. Location: The Clayton Center, Clayton. 111 E. Second St. P.O. Box 879 Clayton, NC 27528 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Cathy Marraccini, 919 553-1737

Thursday October 23 Sundown in Downtown Bring your family and enjoy a concert under the stars featuring The Roy Roberts Band. Event time: 5:30pm-9pm. Location: Singing Grove, Benson. Admission: Free. Phone: Loretta Byrd, 919 894-3825

Friday October 24 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

Friday October 24 - Sunday October 26 Selma East Coast Antique Show Our three day outdoor event has proven to be a huge success for both the novice antique shopper and the seasoned full time antique dealer with dealers from New York to Florida! Event times: 8am-5pm. Location: Uptown Selma. Admission: free. Phone: 919-965-9659 or 965-7299

Saturday October 25 Fall Heritage Day A full day of farm activities and demonstrations including soap making, blacksmithing, pottery, quilting, basket-making, a cake sale and more! Event time: 10am-5pm. Location: Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Kenly. 709 Church St.- US Hwy 301 N. P.O. Box 88 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Call for prices. Phone: Adrienne Dunning, 919 284-3431

Saturday October 25 Howell Woodstock! First annual Howell Woodstock celebrating the ecological, recreational, and scenic features unique to Howell Woods. There will be guided nature hikes, hayrides and recreational activities for the whole family! Event time:TBD Location: Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center, Four Oaks 6601 Devil's Racetrack Rd. Four Oaks, NC 27524 Admission: Free. Phone: Jamie Sasser, 919 938-0115

Saturday October 25 Johnston County Horse Show Series This 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 8:30am. Location: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield. Admission: Free for spectators. Phone: Michele McLaughlin, 919 934-1344

Saturday October 25 Oak-tober Fest The event begins at sunrise with a town-wide "Great American Yard Sale" followed by festival events from 11am-3pm. There will be music, activities and a sidewalk merchant sale. Location: Main & Railroad Streets. Admission: Free. Phone: Tammy Norris, 919 963-2581

Saturday October 25 The Hunt Family This family of nine Irish step dancers, fiddlers and singers perform Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes, offering a unique blend of diversity to every show. Audiences love to experience their high powered step dancing, fast fiddling, and vocal talents, as well as their other instrumental talents. Country & Bluegrass Series. Event time: 7pm. Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. 245 College Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Ken Mitchell, 919 209-2099

Thursday October 30 Anthony Kearns A member of the highly successful trio, The Irish Tenors, Anthony Kearns has several CDs to his credit having sold millions of copies worldwide. His concerts hold great appeal for audiences of vast and varied ages. Recognized as Ireland's Best Living Tenor, Anthony Kearns is the consummate performer. Signature Series. Event time: 7pm. Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. 245 College Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Ken Mitchell, 919 209-2099

Thursday October 30 Historical Ghost Walk Small groups will be guided through the cemetery where costumed re-enactors will tell stories about famous (and perhaps infamous) persons buried there. Event time 7pm Location: Riverside Cemetery, corner of South Second and Church streets, Smithfield. 241 E. Market St. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: charged. Phone: Wingate Lassiter, 919 934-2836

Friday October 31 Trick or Treat Off the Street Costumed children up to age 10 can visit participating merchants to receive candy, stickers, pencils and other great goodies! Event time: 4pm-7pm. Location: Carolina Premium Outlets, Smithfield. 1025 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 905 Smithfield, NC 27577 Phone: Crystal Yelverton, 919 989-8757