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SUMMARY:Bertie County Inclusive Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:One Community has started a nature walking club for people of ALL abilities in Bertie County. Every Friday for the month of September\, the group will be meeting at the Roanoke/Cashie River Center to walk the beautiful boardwalk along the Cashie River. Please RSVP HERE! \n 
URL:https://exploremartincounty.com/event/bertie-county-inclusive-nature-walk/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Roanoke/Cashie River Center\, 112 W Water St\, Windsor\, NC\, 27983\, United States
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibition & Reception
DESCRIPTION:The annual photography exhibition at the Martin County Arts Council Flatiron Gallery will take place from August 14th to September 18th. The opening reception on August 14th will be from 6:30 PM to 8 PM. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://exploremartincounty.com/event/photography-exhibition-reception/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Martin County Arts Council – Flat Iron Gallery\, 124 Washington St\, Williamston\, NC\, 27892\, United States
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SUMMARY:E.J. Hayes Pig Cooking Contest & Pig Pickin'
DESCRIPTION:On September 12th & 13th\, get ready for some proper ENC BBQ at E.J. Hayes Alumni Center! Please SAVE THE DATE & your appetite for this competition & PIG PICKIN’! Follow the E.J. Hayes Alumni Connection Facebook Page for info and updates. If you would like to compete in the competition OR sponsor and GROW your business + this annual event\, download the APPLICATION INFO HERE. \n  \nThe 3rd Annual E.J. Hayes Pig Cooking Contest is back! It will begin on Friday night\, Sept. 12th with a chefs’ meeting at 5 PM. This is a real showdown of some of the best pig cookers in eastern North Carolina. They each will bring their skills\, their secret sauces\, and family traditions. The prizes up for grabs are: 1st place gets $300\, a big trophy\, and bragging rights; 2nd place gets $200 and a trophy; and 3rd place gets $100 and a trophy. Bring your folding chair and enjoy live music Friday night into early Saturday morning. Judging will begin at 8 AM on Saturday. Beginning at 11 AM\, all the BBQ will be chopped and sold by the plate with sides and a drink for $12. BBQ will also be sold by the sandwich and by the pound. Winners will be announced at 1 PM. Mark your calendar\, bring your appetite\, and enjoy some good “down east” BBQ! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: $150\nJudging starts at: 8 AM\nPig Eating & Entertainment kicks off at: 11 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the Tradition! This ain’t just about barbecue – this is a showdown of Eastern North Carolina’s best pig cookers and plenty of smoke to see who takes home the title of #1 Pig Cooker.\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Happening:\n\n\nPig Cooking Contest – Friday Night to Saturday morning.\n\n\nPlates on Sale at 11 AM – chopped pork BBQ\, sides\, and a cold drink ($12/plate)\n\n\nFREE Entertainment – live music and local performers\n\n\nRides and fun for the hole family – bring the kids!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Contest Rules:\n\n\nWhole hog\, split in half\, cooked on a big grill. Propane is most common\, but wood or charcoal is welcome.\n\n\nHog must be cooked with head & feet removed.\n\n\nMeat must be cooked all the way through before judging.\n\n\nContestants receive their hog Friday evening after the rules meeting. Hog must be ready by 7:45 AM Saturday morning.\n\n\nJudging begins at 8 AM sharp. Judges go tent-to-tent\, looking for flavor\, tenderness\, and technique. Each judge has their own taste\, so contestants better bring their best. Winners announced around 1 PM.\n\n\nAfter the judging\, the pigs are brought to the chopping tent where the meat is prepared for plates. We expect a crowd — we’ll have two serving lines plus a drive-through at the front of the Alumni Building to make sure you don’t have to wait too long\, so you can get home and watch your favorite college football team or take a nap after all the good food.\n\n\n\n\nWant to cook\, sponsor\, or vend?\n\n\nWe’re looking for contestants\, vendors\, and corporate sponsors to help make this year the best yet.\n\n\nEmail Mr. Walter Whitfield: WhitfieldC@aol.com\n\n\nText/call: 252-799-8487\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendar\, bring your family\, and come hungry. Let’s have a good time Williamston style and show off the best of Martin County\, and Eastern North Carolina!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick https://amzn.to/3JwKdbz to order or view North Carolina BBQ Sauce Sampler\n\n\nClick https://amzn.to/41ps3i0 to order or view Williamston\, NC Apparel\, Books and Novelties\n\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://exploremartincounty.com/event/e-j-hayes-pig-pickin-contest/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:E.J. Hayes Alumni Center\, 705 Washington Street\, Williamston\, NC\, 27892\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jason Johnson Live at Main Street Haven
DESCRIPTION:Local musician\, Jason Johnson\, will be performing at Main Street Haven on Friday\, September 12th\, from 7 PM to 10 PM. Enjoy cornhole\, dancing\, & everything downtown Williamston has to offer! \n 
URL:https://exploremartincounty.com/event/jason-johnson-live-at-main-street-haven-3/
LOCATION:Main Street Haven\, 111 W. Main St\, Williamston\, NC\, 27892\, United States
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