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Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up in Duplin County:
March 26
Great Colon Tour & Wellness Screenings
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free adult wellness screenings will be available at the final stop of the Great Colon Tour at WAGES Senior Nutrition Center in Mount Olive.
711 NW Center St., Mount Olive
April 4
Easter Egg Hunt
1 to 3 p.m.
Ana’s Angels will host its second community Easter egg hunt at the Greenevers Community Building. The event will include games, prizes, food, an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny.
494 Clinic Circle Dr., Rose Hill
Panel discussion
noon to 2 p.m.
A panel discussion on mental health and the prison system will take place at St. James AME Zion Church. The discussion will explore the experiences of prisoners with mental illness, strategies for supporting reentry, challenges faced by correctional officers, and approaches to rehabilitation and education.
448 Carroll St., Magnolia
April 6–10
Free dental clinic for children
The NC Oral Health Section, in partnership with the Duplin County Health Department, will offer a no-cost preventive dental clinic for children ages 6 to 14. Services include dental sealants, fluoride varnish, and oral health education. Call 910-296-2130 to schedule an appointment.
340 Seminary St., Kenansville
April 11
ecoBLAST Green & Wild
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Cowan Museum of History and Science, and the North Carolina Science Festival are teaming up to bring ecoBLAST: Green & Wild to Duplin County.
411 S. Main St., Kenansville
April 18
Garden Gala
1 p.m.
The Garden Gala, celebrating the start of festival season, will be held at Southeastern Gardens of NC at Johnson Nursery. The afternoon event includes lunch catered by The Mad Boar, unlimited alcohol, live music by Mark Daffer, access to garden tours and a silent auction. The event concludes with an after-party at The Mad Boar.
Johnson Nursery
April 25
North Carolina Pickle Festival
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The 2026 North Carolina Pickle Festival in downtown Mount Olive will feature vendors, entertainment, and activities celebrating all things pickle.
Downtown Mount Olive
April 25
Firemen’s Day Parade
10 a.m.
The Greenevers Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate its annual Firemen’s Day. The day will kick off with a parade, followed by family fun activities, raffles and plate sales. Plates will feature grilled chicken and barbecue for $10, sales will benefit the fire department.
May 1-2
Carolina Strawberry Festival
The Carolina Strawberry Festival will take place in Historic Downtown Wallace. The two-day celebration honors the region’s strawberry farming heritage with live music, food, carnival rides, family-friendly activities, a 5K run, a festival pageant, and contests. Friday evening, from 6 to 11 p.m., features live music by Band of Oz, food vendors, and a beer and wine garden. Saturday events run from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. with performances by Andrew Beam and Spare Change & Chocolate Chip & Co., craft booths, and strawberry-themed treats throughout the festival.
Historic Downtown Wallace, NC
HAPPENING MONTHLY
First Monday of each month
County Commissioners Meeting
6 p.m.
224 Seminary St., Kenansville
The Board of County Commissioners meets the first Monday of each month except for the months of May and June, where the Board will also meet on the third Monday. The board meets at 6 p.m., at 224 Seminary St., Kenansville. For information, call 910-296-2100.
Beulaville Town Board Meeting
6:30 p.m.
508 East Main St., Beulaville
The Beulaville town board meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at 508 East Main St., Beulaville. For more information, call 910-298-4647.
Calypso Town Board Meeting
6 p.m.
103 W. Trade Street, Calypso
The Town of Calypso meets at the council chambers the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m., at 103 W. Trade Street. For information, call 919-658-9221.
Mount Olive Town Council
6 p.m.
114 East James Street, Mount Olive
Mount Olive Town Council meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m., 114 East James Street.
First Tuesday of each month
Kenansville Town Board Meeting
6 p.m.
141 Routledge Rd., Kenansville
The Kenansville town board meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., at 141 Routledge Rd., Kenansville. For more information, call 910-296-0369.
Duplin County School Board Meeting
6 p.m.
315 N Main St., Kenansville
The Duplin County School Board meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., at 315 N Main St., Kenansville.
Harrells Town Council Meeting
6 p.m.
373 Tomahawk Highway, Harrells
Harrells Town Council meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., 373 Tomahawk Highway, Harrells.
Wallace Depot Commission Meeting
6 p.m.
The Wallace Depot Commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Depot board room at 6 p.m.
Duplin Veterans First
6:30 p.m.
329 N.C. Highway 24/50, Kenansville.
Duplin Veterans First meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at their headquarters located in Kenansville.
First Wednesday of each month
Faison Town Board Meeting
7 p.m.
110 NE Center St., Faison
The Faison town board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., at 110 NE Center St., Faison. For more information, call 910-267-2721.
First Thursday of each month
Duplin Board of Elections Meeting
2 p.m.
160 Mallard St., Kenansville
The Duplin Board of Elections has monthly meetings every first Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Elections Office, located at 160 Mallard Street in Kenansville. For more information contact 910-296-2170.
First Friday of each month
Economic Development Board Meeting
7 a.m.
260 Airport Rd, Kenansville
The Economic Development Board meets the first Friday of the month at 7 a.m. at the Duplin County Airport Conference Room.
First Sunday of each month
Duplin County NAACP Meeting
4 p.m.
336 West Hill St., Warsaw
The Duplin County NAACP holds its monthly meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 336 West Hill St., Warsaw.
Second Monday of each month
Warsaw Town Board Meeting
6 p.m.
121 S. Front St., Warsaw
The Warsaw town board meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., at 121 S. Front St. For information, call 910-293-7814.
Teachey Town Board Meeting
6 p.m.
116 East 2nd St., Teachey
The Teachey town board meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., at 116 East 2nd St. For information, call 910-285-7564.
Greenevers Town Board Meeting
7 p.m.
314 E. Charity Rd., Greenevers
The Greenevers town board meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., at 314 E. Charity Rd. For more information, call 910-289-3078.
Second Tuesday of each month
Magnolia Town Board Meeting
6 p.m.
108 Taylor St., Magnolia.
The Magnolia town board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at 108 Taylor St., Magnolia. For more information, call 910-289-3205.
Rose Hill Town Board Meeting
6 p.m.
103 Southeast Railroad St., Rose Hill
The Rose Hill town board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at 103 Southeast Railroad St. For more information, call 910-289-3159.
Daughter of American Revolution Meeting
10 a.m.
The Daughter of American Revolution Meeting-Battle of Rockfish Chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Rose Hill Restaurant.
Second Wednesday of each month
Diabetes Self Management Class
1-5 p.m.
340 Seminary St., Kenansville
The Duplin County Health Department offers Diabetes Self Management Classes from 1-5 p.m., the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 340 Seminary St., Kenansville. For information, call 910-372-9178.
Second Thursday of each month
Wallace Council Meeting
6 p.m.
316 East Murray St., Wallace
The Wallace town council meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at 316 East Murray St., Wallace. For more information, call 910-296-0369.
Duplin County Beekeepers Meeting
6 p.m.
165 Agriculture Dr, Kenansville
The Duplin County Beekeepers meet the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Duplin Extension Center.
Third Thursday of each month
Friends of Horticulture Meeting
6 p.m.
165 Agriculture Dr., Kenansville
Friends of Horticulture meet the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Duplin Extension Center.
Fourth Tuesday of each month
Airport Commission Board meeting
7 p.m.
260 Airport Rd, Kenansville
The Duplin County Airport Commission Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Duplin County Airport.
Fourth Wednesday of each month
Diabetes Self Management Class
1-5 p.m.
340 Seminary St., Kenansville
The Duplin County Health Department offers Diabetes Self Management Classes from 1-5 p.m., the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 340 Seminary St., Kenansville. For information, call 910-372-9178.
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