Many Ways to Participate in 2026 Bright Leaf Hoedown
Plan ahead for the 2026 Bright Leaf Hoedown - Pop-Up Shop, Ag Expo, Contests, Classic Car Cruise-In, and Vendors
The Bright Leaf Hoedown, hosted by the Caswell County Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 9am - 7pm and offers plenty for visitors to enjoy and many ways to participate, especially if you plan ahead.
Caswell's annual fall harvest festival embraces the community's agricultural heritage and includes a Classic Car Show, Live Music, Artisan and Crafter Booths, Informational & Educational Booths, Agricultural Exhibits and Activities, great local food, and features Kids Kountry with games, crafts, activities, and music just for kids. A full list of vendors can be found ONLINE HERE.
Be sure to check out the following so you can prepare to participate.
Cool Beans Youth Leaders Annual Pop-Up Shop
Cool Beans Youth Leaders will host a Pop-Up Shop for youth entrepreneurs ages 5-17. For more information, or to participate, contact Cool Beans at 336-589-5168 or coolbeansyouth@gmail.com.
Cooperative Extension's Ag Expo and Contests
Show off your skills, crops, or creativity in four exciting upcoming competitions hosted by Caswell's Cooperative Extension:
Agriculture Expo Contest (Adult & 4-H) Drop-off Deadline: September 18 by 12pm at the Extension Office. Categories & Rules can be found here: https://go.ncsu.edu/caswellhoedown
1st Annual Tobacco Stringing Competition will bring back a Hoedown tradition on September 19 at 11:30am in front of the Historic Courthouse. Register here: https://go.ncsu.edu/tobaccostringingcontest
September 11 is the deadline for the Ag Expo Photography Contest. Enter here: https://forms.gle/oDaQbUn5BCpZJBot7
The Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest might bring back memories of the old tobacco spitting contests when it is held on September 19 11:30am - 1pm on the corner of West Main Street. Registration will be onsite day of.
If you have questions about the Ag Expo and contests please contact the Caswell County Extension Office at 336-694-4158.
Classic Car Cruise-In
Got a cool ride? Bring it on out and show off all the hard work, passion, and pride you’ve poured into it! Whether it’s a classic beauty, a muscle car, a truck, or something truly one-of-a-kind, we want to see it at the Hoedown, 9am-5pm.
Vendor Registration Still Open
It is too late to take advantage of Early Bird registration rates, but there is still time for vendors to REGISTER ONLINE. Contact the Chamber at 336-694-6106 for questions or if you need assistance registering.
Global Grooves at the Hoedown
Caswell Arts is partnering with the Caswell County Chamber of Commerce to bring a diverse, high-energy lineup to the Square as part of our Global Grooves program thanks to grant funding from the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. The full band lineup will be announced soon.
