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Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center

Howell WoodsThis "outdoor classroom" located 15 minutes from Four Oaks, I-95, Exit 90, hosts several events open to the public each year.  Educational event announcments may be found on their website, see link below.  The biggest event by far, is the annual Howell Woodstock event held in November each year.

Howell Woodstock! celebrates the ecological, recreational, and scenic features unique to Howell Woods.  There are guided nature hikes, hayrides to the river and shorter mule-drawn rides, recreational activities, food, educational vendors, and fun for the whole family.  FREE

6601 Devil's Racetrack Rd.
Four Oaks, NC  27524
919-938-0115

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Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site Events

The Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site hosts event several times a year offering visitors learning experiences through living history programs.  Check listings often to see what's happening at this popular historic site in Four Oaks.

Bentonville BattlefieldMarch - Bentonville Battlefield Anniversary Event
Held the third weekend in March to coincide with the dates of the battle that was fought March 19-21, 1865, the site has special living history programs and every five years a large reeactment of the battle.  The next large reenactment will take place in March 2015 as the 150th Celebrations conclude in North Carolina.

May - Bentonville Confederate Memorial Day
Held in May each year at the Harper House by the Bentonville UDC, a memorial ceremony with featured speakers and special programs.

June-August - Summer Living History Series
Held several times a year, the historic site presents the Summer Living History Series, on the lives of Civil War soldiers and their families.

December - A Civil War Christmas Holiday Open House
Held the first Saturday in December each year, the historic site has costumed interpreters decorate the kitchen with festive themed materials such as holly, magnolia, cotton stalks, fruit and popcorn just as families from the Civil War era.

All events at Bentonville Battlefield are FREE to the public except the five-year anniversary reenactment event.  For more information on Bentonville Battlefield, visit their website for details on events and exhibits.

5466 Harper House Rd.
Four Oaks, NC  27524
910-594-0789

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Four Oaks Christmas Parade

Christmas Parade is held the first Saturday of December each year and begins at 12N along Main Street in Four Oaks.

Contact the Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce for additional information, 919-963-4004

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Oak-tober Festival

Four Oaks ChamberThe Oak–Toberfest is scheduled for last Saturday of October each year. The event will take place in downtown Four Oaks. Town – Wide Yard Sale will begin at 6a.m. at Four Oaks Elementary School Parking lot, 8a.m. – 4p.m., arts, crafts, commercial and food vendors downtown on Main and Railroad Streets, motorcycle show & raffle run, live music and entertainment on Main Street Stage, and a 50/50 Cash Drawing at 4pm.

Please call Katrina Allen, Director of Four Oaks Area Chamber of Commerce at 919.963.4004 or visit the website at http://www.fouroaksareachamber.com/Home.aspx for any other further information.

 
Four Oaks Acorn Festival

Hosted by the Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce, this annual festival takes place the third weekend in May each year.  This hometown celebration includes entertainment, live music, rides, street dance, parade, tractor pull, golf tournament, food, arts and craft and a fun time for the whole family.

Location of events, downtown Four Oaks and the Elementary School

For more information, contact the Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce
919-963-4004

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