The Spruill Family homeplace on the Albemarle Sound is now protected under a Conservation Easement to be enjoyed for its natural beauty, and used for research, education, and sustainable agriculture for generations to come.
3rd Annual Fig Festival, 2025
Please join us for the 3rd Annual Fig Festival August 9-10, 2025 at the Spruill Conservation Farm, the only Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) fig orchard in the country, with over 50 fig trees, and over 20 varieties. Bring all the family!
The events take place over 2 days: Saturday: Sunrise Yoga and 5K Perimeter Trail Run/Walk, followed by fig pancake breakfast, and swim or paddle on the Albemarle Sound. Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm: fig tasting, live music, cooking demonstration, fig bake off / cook off, activities for kids, short presentations on local history.
Only the yoga and the 5K Run have a pre-payment; everything else is by donation, either using this online form, or at the event.
Age 17 and under can join the run for free!
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Upcoming Events
02.08.2025
Winter Pruning Workshop with Clay Coor
On Saturday Feb 8th, we’ll offer a pruning demonstration and Q&A at the Spruill Farm presented by long-time Spruill Farm volunteer, plant nurseryman, and naturalist Clay Coor. The focus will be on fruit trees including blueberries and figs, but we may discuss muscadines, roses, or flowering shrubs if the opportunity arises. Bring your shears and your questions as we shape the fruit trees and bushes on the farm this winter. Workshop fee: $12.00 (Hot Cider will be provided).
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Past Events
Join us this SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 for the Second Annual FIG FESTIVAL!
SCHEDULE IS BELOW …. Including a 5K Perimeter Trail Run.
RSVP REQUIRED text 252 632 0346 or 252 484 0225
10$ suggested donation
Come celebrate the only ‘Certified Naturally Grown‘ fig orchard in the United States.
5:30 am Gate Opens. Pig roast in process with Spruill Conservation Farm Fig Barbecue Sauce. Also in preparation: catfish on the grill.
6:00 am Yoga Session with Alyssa Archer by the Fig Orchard – Bring your own mat and possible second mat and/or larger tarp- Ground may be wet after rain.
7:30 am 5K Perimeter Trail Run -Starts/finishes at the waterfront. Finish the run with a swim in the Sound. Register below. Prize categories to be announced. Volunteers needed!!!!
1:00 – 4:00 EXECUTIVE CHEF JAMIE DAVIS joins us from Washington, NC where he leads the kitchen team at The Hackney Restaurant, Bar & Distillery. He will use figs from the Spruill Conservation Farm in his cooking with an outdoor kitchen / grill.
Chef Davis is a 2024 James Beard Finalist for Best Chef South East. We are honored to meet him at the Spruill Conservation Farm!
LIVE MUSIC with CRABPOT CREEK
BAKING/COOKING/PRESERVES COMPETITION – make something with figs and bring it in by 2:45. Prizes awarded in different categories, including ‘most original.’ Judging from 3:00-3:30.
Water, soda, ice, plates, utensils, seating is provided.
Participants are invited to bring: more chairs, side dishes (salads, etc.), other beverages.
REGISTER FOR 5K: the first 25 registered runners receive event T-shirts.
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The Run is FREE for runners age 18 and under. Register here – NOTICE this registration includes the option for you to do your own fundraiser for the Farm (not required).
This event needs VOLUNTEERS! Please click on the button below. Note that you will be redirected to the Peanut Factory website as The Peanut Factory will be managing the event. Thank you for your support.