Coop #14

This year's Got To Be NC festival has gone to the birds! With a special focus this year on backyard flocks, stop by this free festival at the NC Fairgrounds after you get your fill of private coops. Visit the Agri-Plaza (between the Jim Graham and Expo buildings) to see baby chicks hatch on the spot and learn from the experts how to manage your own backyard chicken brood. Tons more to see and do, check www.gottobencfestival.com for details. Saturday hours until 8 pm, Rides close at 10 pm.

Backyard Poultry Production classes will be taught in the Agri-Plaza at 2 and 4 p.m. daily, with veterinarians on site all day to answer your questions!