Farmers Day Parade to honor deep rooted agricultural heritage

Special celebration seeks to honor Faison’s farmers

By Ena Sellers

Duplin Journal

FAISON — As we kick off National Agriculture Month this March, members of the Faison Improvement Group are gearing up for the Farmers Day Parade set for March 23.  

The yearly celebration will kick off at 11 a.m., with the line up starting at 10 a.m., on Ellis Street. The Parade seeks to celebrate the town’s deep agricultural roots and honor Duplin County’s farming community. 

After the parade concludes, the celebration will continue with music, vendors, food trucks and a classic car & tractor show, with fun activities planned for the entire family. 

Last year, the event was welcomed with great enthusiasm by the community who filled the streets of Faison to honor the town’s farmers. According to Andrew Taylor, FIG president, last year they had more than 80 entries who participated in the 47-minute parade procession. 

“We’re very excited. This is going to be a big event,” said Taylor as he invited the public to participate on a social media post. 

“[Last year] we had a great Farmers Day Parade, and we’re hoping to repeat that success and even grow it,” said Taylor. “If you remember the old Market Day on Main Street, well, we are going to have a little bit of that… We want to make this a successful event.” 

Taylor added that they will have a DJ and are hoping to bring dancing back to the streets of Faison. They will also have face painting and fairy hair for the kids along with other fun activities. 

There is no registration fee to be in the parade, everyone is welcome to participate also entries for the tractor and classic car show are free. The tractor and car show will take place at the Faison Baptist Church and community building lots. 

Taylor shared that they want to make the event even bigger this year and continue to grow it year after year. 

“If you are a farmer, I know that you love to work … but this is also your celebration. And there is a special place at the back of the parade for you – a place of honor. Bring your tractors, bring some of your workers, come down, and let’s celebrate you as well, because this is your day.” 

There is still time to register! For more information, visit the Faison Improvement Group Facebook page.