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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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6 Farming Events Found
Little Hands on the Farm
Interactive agricultural education exhibit for children ages 2-10. Children become farmers and learn about agriculture through hands-on activities including garden, grain bin, apple orchard, chicken coop, tractor shed, sheep barn, and dairy barn. Includes farmers' market simulation and grocery store experience.
Kids Zone
Free hands-on ex...
Free hands-on exhibit
8/13/26
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Aug
13
Little Hands on the Farm
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Interactive agricultural education exhibit for children ages 2-10. Children become farmers and learn about agriculture through hands-on activities including garden, grain bin, apple orchard, chicken coop, tractor shed, sheep barn, and dairy barn. Includes farmers' market simulation and grocery store experience.
Free hands-on ex...
Free hands-on exhibit
In-Person
Aug 13, 2026
02-10-2026
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2026 Swain County Agricultural Fair
A County Fair-style festival featuring judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers; agricultural demonstrations; craft vendors; food vendors; live music; livestock shows; youth activities; and competitions including Battle of the Bands. The fair runs Friday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM with livestock shows, food trucks, craft vendors and Battle of the Bands, and Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM with music headliner and all fair activities. Applications for educational booths, craft vendor booths, and food trucks are due August 7, 2026.
Great Smoky Mountains Event Park
$10.00 - Per veh...
$10.00 - Per vehicle admission
8/21/26
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Aug
21
2026 Swain County Agricultural Fair
A County Fair-style festival featuring judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers; agricultural demonstrations; craft vendors; food vendors; live music; livestock shows; youth activities; and competitions including Battle of the Bands. The fair runs Friday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM with livestock shows, food trucks, craft vendors and Battle of the Bands, and Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM with music headliner and all fair activities. Applications for educational booths, craft vendor booths, and food trucks are due August 7, 2026.
$10.00 - Per veh...
$10.00 - Per vehicle admission
In-Person
Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
Competition
Educational
Food Science
Agriculture
Farming
4-H
Youth Development
Livestock
Gardening
Horticulture
01-18-2026
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Farm Science Review 2026
The premier agricultural education and industry exposition featuring more than 100 educational sessions, 600 exhibits, comprehensive field crop demonstrations, career exploration fair, and immersive virtual reality videos of agricultural activities. Exhibitor applications are also being accepted for 2025.
Molly Caren Agricultural Center
Tickets availabl...
Tickets available for purchase
9/22/26
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Sep
22
Farm Science Review 2026
The premier agricultural education and industry exposition featuring more than 100 educational sessions, 600 exhibits, comprehensive field crop demonstrations, career exploration fair, and immersive virtual reality videos of agricultural activities. Exhibitor applications are also being accepted for 2025.
Tickets availabl...
Tickets available for purchase
In-Person
Sep 22, 2026
Career Fair
Agriculture
Farming
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Technology
Agricultural Education
Virtual Reality
Sourced:
https://fsr.osu.edu/home
01-20-2026
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N.C. State Fair
The N.C. State Fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep-fried delights. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and promotes North Carolina agriculture and livestock industry.
N.C. State Fairgrounds
Unparalleled val...
Unparalleled value with free entertainment
10/15/26
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Oct
15
N.C. State Fair
The N.C. State Fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep-fried delights. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and promotes North Carolina agriculture and livestock industry.
Unparalleled val...
Unparalleled value with free entertainment
In-Person
Oct 15, 2026
01-16-2026
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Bart Nelson Memorial Sheep Scholarship
The Bart Nelson Memorial Sheep Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors from Iowa, who have been involved in sheep projects or activities. Students planning to attend a community college, college, or university in Iowa are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who show a desire to remain active in the sheep industry after graduation. Expected to reopen in November 2026 with deadline in February 2027.
Virtual
Free to apply
11/1/26
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Nov
1
Bart Nelson Memorial Sheep Scholarship
The Bart Nelson Memorial Sheep Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors from Iowa, who have been involved in sheep projects or activities. Students planning to attend a community college, college, or university in Iowa are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who show a desire to remain active in the sheep industry after graduation. Expected to reopen in November 2026 with deadline in February 2027.
Free to apply
Virtual
Nov 1, 2026
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2026 Harvest Fest
The annual Harvest Festival takes place November 10-14, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. daily. Features live demonstrations throughout the museum grounds including Cotton Gin, Saw Mill, Cane Mill, Print Shop, Blacksmith Shop operations. Wagon, Train, and Carousel Rides available for $1 per rider. General Store offers snacks and souvenirs. Reservations recommended for groups but not required. Event included with MS AG Museum Foundation membership on Saturday only.
MS AG Museum
$8.00 - Adults:...
$8.00 - Adults: $8, Children (ages 3-17): $6, Seniors/Military: $7, Wagon/Train/Carousel rides: $1 per rider
11/10/26
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Nov
10
2026 Harvest Fest
The annual Harvest Festival takes place November 10-14, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. daily. Features live demonstrations throughout the museum grounds including Cotton Gin, Saw Mill, Cane Mill, Print Shop, Blacksmith Shop operations. Wagon, Train, and Carousel Rides available for $1 per rider. General Store offers snacks and souvenirs. Reservations recommended for groups but not required. Event included with MS AG Museum Foundation membership on Saturday only.
$8.00 - Adults:...
$8.00 - Adults: $8, Children (ages 3-17): $6, Seniors/Military: $7, Wagon/Train/Carousel rides: $1 per rider
In-Person
Nov 10, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
02-11-2026
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