North Carolina Sweet Potato Festival
North Carolina Sweet Potato Festival
If it’s October, that means it’s time for the North Carolina Sweet Potato Festival which takes place from October 27 to October 29.
The festival is in Snow Hill right across from the Ace Hardware on Highway 13 in Greene County.
Festival Events
Every year they have a photography contest and a recipe contest. They also have a variety of live music at the Tater Jam Stage and the Harvest Stage, including Sweet Potato Pie, Spare Change, and the Hotsteppers.
Festival Food
Of course, I couldn’t write about this festival without describing the delicious concession treats offered! Unfortunately I’m going to be on the other side of the country when this festival happens, but if I was in North Carolina I would certainly be stopping by the concessions to try out the following treats:
- sweet potato fries or sweet potato ribbon fries
- fresh squeezed lemonade
- grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich
- fried pickles
- stuffed pretzels
- deep-fried oreo cookies
That would be quite the meal, but I think I could manage – it’s all about pacing yourself.
Tailgate packages are also available. Visit the North Carolina Sweet Potato website for more information. And don’t forget to say hello to Spencer the Sweet Potato:
Sweet Potato Facts and Recipes
Check out merrycooking.wordpress.com for some interesting facts about the sweet potato plus some very creative recipes, like this sweet potato dessert:
For example, did you know that North Carolina is the number one producer of sweet potatoes in the U.S.A.? Check out her site for even more information – including a very good reason to add some sweet potatoes to your diet.
According to the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission, Spanish explorers first came across sweet potatoes growing in Louisiana in 1543. The sweet potato was a staple food for the early settlers and important to survival during the Civil war and Revolutionary war. During the civil war, when supplies were very scarce, sweet potatoes were even brewed as a replacement for coffee.
Take an Old Cold Tater and Wait
When I was A little boy around the table at home.
I remember fairly well when a’Company would come.
I would have to be right still until the whole crowd ate.
My mamma always said to me Jim take an old cold tater and wait.
