It’s that time of year again and the Onslow County Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th through Saturday, October 18th, 2025. Cooperative Extension is responsible for the educational booth exhibits at the fair. These displays are provided by you, non-profits, community groups, local businesses, both youth and adult civic organizations, and 4-H groups.
The purpose of the displays is to educate the community in some way. Examples could be but are not limited to; the importance of recycling, the importance of spaying and neutering your pets, or the diversity and history of lighthouses in North Carolina. The displays are not to be used as a self-promotional tool. Please Note: There are a limited number of booths available.
Prize money for the booths are as follows:
1st Place $300.00
2nd Place $200.00
3rd Place $150.00
All other booths $100.00
Registration & questions can be directed to Sarah Ware at:
910-455-5873 or Sarah_Ware@ncsu.edu
2025 Winners
2nd Place FFA: Dixon
1st Place 4-H: Greatness Grows
2nd Place 4-H: Foresters
3rd Place 4-H: Steam Warriors
1st Place Community: Onslow County Master Gardeners
2nd Place Community: Onslow County Health Department
3rd Place Community: Onslow County Public Library
1st Place Other Adult Group: Rhodestown Volunteer Fire Department
2nd Place Other Adult Group: Onslow County Beekeepers Association
3rd Place Other Adult Group: Coastal Carolina Artists and Crafters Guild
1st Place Other Youth Group: Silverdale Elementary YMCA
2nd Place Other Youth Group: Sneads Ferry Homeschool
3rd Place Other Youth Group: Montessori Children's School
The Most To Promote Forestry And Forestry Management
1st Place: Foresters 4-H
3rd Place: Forest Service
The Most To Promote Conservation Of Rural Electric Use
1st Place: Rhodestown Volunteer Fire Department
The Most To Promote Conservation Of Natural Resources
1st Place: Greatness Grows 4-H
2nd Place: Onslow County Beekeepers Association
The Most To Promote The Theme, "Clean Communities Make Better Citizens."
1st Place: Sneads Ferry Homeschool
2nd Place: Onslow County Soil and Water
3rd Place: Shooting Sports 4-H