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Annual Havelock Chili Festival, state chili cook-off, winner goes to national competition, live entertainment, arts & crafts, food & more, Walter B. Jones Park, Highway 70, Havelock, NC.  Held the 2nd Saturday of October.

Annual Newport Pig Pickin' Festival -Whole hog  cooking contest.  Held the first Friday and Saturday of April, proceeds go to the Newport Fire Department.    Cooking begins Friday evening with fun & games, all-day Saturday eating, fun, games & live music, Newport Community Park, Newport, NC

Mill Creek Oyster Festival - All you can eat steamed oysters & other favorites served all day, live entertainment, arts & crafts, cash drawing & more.  Proceeds go to the Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Department.  Held every November at the Mill Creek Fire Department.