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. 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.