KENANSVILLE

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Kenansville, county seat of Duplin County, is a peaceful small town rich in history and proud of its heritage. Kenansville is located in the fertile Coastal Plains of southeastern NC.

Settled in 1735 by immigrants from Northern Ireland, these early pioneers called their town "Golden Grove". The present town of Kenansville was chartered in 1852 and named for James Kenan. Kenansville is just 55 miles north of Wilmington and 80 miles southeast of Raleigh. Kenasville also is the home of Vidant Duplin, a 101-bed community hospital, James Sprunt Community College, Duplin County Events Center and Liberty Hall.

UPCOMING  EVENTS

03/31/17 to 04/01/17 Blue, Brew & Que Festival

09/29017& 09/30017- NC MUSCADINE HARVEST FESTIVAL @ DUPLIN COUNTY EVENTS CENTER

Bands appearing at the Blue, Brew, & Que are:Soggy Bottom Boys,  VW Boys, Trinity River Band, Lonesome River Band, and Russell Moore & lllrd Tyme Out.

The Blue, Brew, & Que Festival with feature some of the best Bluegrass Music, NC Craft Breweries, and Bar-B-Que around.  Join us for this two day event.  Friday, March 31st hours will be 5pm-9pm and feature music from local artist.  Saturday, April 1st's hours will 10-7pm.  Tickets for The Blue, Brew & Que will be available online at www.ETix.com, beginning November 1st, or by phone at 910-275-0009, at the Event Center box office, or at the door. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request.  For additional information call 910.275.0009.  

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday & 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sat The North Carolina Muscadine Harvest Festival is a two day event featuring 250 wines from 25 wineries.