The annual John Blue Cotton Festival is held on the grounds of the historic John Blue home. A family oriented event, the festival offers activities for folks of all ages. It includes tours of the home and early 1800s cabins, exhibits, a mule powered cotton gin, antique tractors, hit and miss engines, train rides, live entertainment, a museum, crafts, hayrides, pony rides, children's games and food galore!

Schedule Of Events:

Friday, October 13, 2023

6pm-9pm: Miss John Blue Cotton Festival Pageant

Welcome to the first annual Miss John Blue Cotton Festival Pageant.  We are welcoming all ages of contestants to participate.  Our program is designed to build on a wonderful history of supporting the John Blue Cotton Festival and supporting our community tradition.

Saturday, October 14, 2023

9am-5pm: Old Timey Fair

It's that time of year again! The John Blue Festival will be hosting the Old Timey Fair.

Date: October 13-14, 2023

Location: John Blue Cotton Festival, 13040 X-Way Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352

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