

2022 NC BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL EVENT SCHEDULE

5:00 PM
THE NC BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
Enjoy the Best Part of Summer at this Years Premier Festival in Caldwell County
Visit with over 150 Vendors and Crafters, Support Local Businesses in Downtown Lenoir,
Dine-in one of our fantastic establishments or get some fantastic festival food.

5:00 PM
MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
It’s about to get fun in Downtown Lenoir, Join us for our own Version of Blackberry Idol.

Presented by McCreary Modern & Curtis Media Group



7:00 PM
OPENING NIGHT HEADLINER BAND
Presented by McCreary Modern & Curtis Media Group
Join us for a fantastic, fun, exciting rock & roll night!
Main Stage Music continues until 10:00 PM
Festival Vendors will be open until 9:00 PM

8:00 PM
HEAL & SOUL FUN RUN
Main St and West Ave Intersection, Downtown Lenoir, NC US 28645
Presented by The Shelter Home of Caldwell County


Main Stage Music continues until 10:00 PM
Festival Vendors will be open until 9:00 PM

8:30 PM
HEAL & SOUL 5K RUN
Main St and West Ave Intersection, Downtown Lenoir, NC US 28645
Presented by The Shelter Home of Caldwell County


Come Back on Saturday for the BEST of the Blackberry Festival

7:00 AM
Caldwell County Farmer's Market Opens
902 Harper Avenue Lenoir NC


8:00 AM
Join us for a fun engaging summertime festival workout!
Kick-off your festival morning with POUND - Rock Out Work Out

"POUND - Rock Out Work Out" on Saturday Morning at 8:00 AM at the Square in Downtown Lenoir...The Class will go for 45 Minutes.

8:00 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS
FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL PAGEANT
Registration will be at the Main Stage at Main St and West Ave, Downtown Lenoir, NC US 28645


9:00 AM
DAY #2 NORTH CAROLINA BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL OPENS

Save the Date and Take Part in this FANTASTIC EVENT. There are so many GREAT Family Friendly Options for you to enjoy!
Fresh Blackberries for sale from NCFarmers Including Linerberger Farms

Support Caldwell Friends and Pick Up Fresh Home Made Cobbler
Get them while supplies last!


9:00 AM
Presented by UNC Health Caldwell


9:00 AM
The Blood Connection - Blood Drive

11:30 AM
THE FANTASTIC BLACKBERRY EATING CONTEST
Presented by ServPro of Alexander, Caldwell, Burke and Catawba Counties
Join us for these 3 blackberry eating contests!
3 - 9 years old ONLY 8 seats available | 10 - 16 years old ONLY 8 seats available | 17 years and older
Sign up for the blackberry eating contest at the information booth on the day of the festival.



12:00 PM
OFFICIAL FESTIVAL CEREMONIES BEGIN
Festival Prayer
National Anthem - Presentation of Colors
Decloration from City of Lenoir Mayor, Joseph Gibbons
Alward Family - The National Anthem will be sung by the Alward children



12:15 PM
THE COLLOSAL COBBLER BRIGADE
Bringing out of the 2022 Blackberry Cobbler Patchwork
Come out and watch this spectacular event as we bring our the Community Cobbler

Have your kids or your group march with the Cobber! Fun for All
Let’s Celebrate Community Together!

Get a FREE tasting of the cobbler near the Town Square following the Brigade

12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUES
Presented by McCreary Modern & Curtis Media Group



12:30 PM - 1:45 PM


2:15 PM - 3:30 PM


5:00 PM
THE FESTIVAL CLOSES FOR 2022
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR FOR A BIGGER AND BETTER NC BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL AND OUR 20th YEAR CELEBRATION

CHECK BACK HERE OFTEN AS OUR SCHEDULE IS BEING UPDATED REGULARLY
BETWEEN NOW AND THE FESTIVAL OPENING!
North Carolina Blackberry Festival Map
