Duplin County
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Countryside and towns · North Carolina · 50k people
Duplin County
Where the fields meet the sky
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Welcome to Duplin County, where the muscadine vines are thick and the barbecue is slow-cooked. Come for the festivals, stay for the friendly folks and the quiet country roads.
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Things to do
- Duplin County Courthouse 19th-century courthouse in Kenansville, a centerpiece of the historic district.
- Liberty Hall Restored 18th-century plantation house open for tours.
- Duplin Winery Large winery known for muscadine wines and a popular tasting room.
- Duplin County Events Center Hosts concerts, rodeos, and trade shows.
- Warsaw Historic District Antebellum and Victorian homes along the main street.
- Kenansville Historic District Preserved 19th-century homes and churches.
- Outdoors Fishing in the Northeast Cape Fear River
- Outdoors Kayaking and canoeing
- With kids Tour Duplin Winery
- With kids Pick blueberries at local farms
- Evenings Live music at Duplin Winery
- Evenings Local bars in Wallace and Warsaw
- Locals love Farm stands
- Locals love Blueberry farms
Through the year
- NC Muscadine Festival September Celebrates the county's muscadine grape heritage with wine tastings, live music, and crafts in Kenansville.
- Duplin County Fair October Classic county fair with rides, livestock shows, and local food vendors in Warsaw.
- Rose Hill Blueberry Festival June Honors the local blueberry harvest with picking, pie contests, and a parade in Rose Hill.
- Warsaw Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Warsaw with floats and local marching bands.
Humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Best time to be out is from April to June and September to November. Best: Spring and fall are ideal with mild temperatures and lower humidity.
Getaways
- Sampson County Explore rural charm and the town of Clinton.
- Jacksonville Beach access, shopping, and the USS North Carolina battleship nearby.
- Wilmington Historic riverfront, aquarium, and Wrightsville Beach.
- Kinston Home of the Grainger Stadium and the CSS Neuse Museum.
Local flavour
Rooting for UNC Tar Heels, NC State Wolfpack, East Carolina Pirates, Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes
Eat and drink
- Eastern NC vinegar-based barbecue Pork barbecue with a vinegar and pepper sauce, a regional staple
- Muscadine wine Produced at local vineyards like Duplin Winery, a point of pride
- Sweet tea The quintessential Southern drink, served at every meal
- Collard greens Often cooked with pork, a traditional side dish
- Fried chicken Sunday dinners and church gatherings often feature this comfort food
Where people go
- Barbecue joints Family-owned pits serving whole-hog or shoulder barbecue with the signature vinegar sauce
- Farm stands Roadside stands selling fresh produce, especially blueberries and peaches in season
- Blueberry farms The county is a major blueberry producer, with fields that draw pickers and visitors
- Country churches Historic small churches that anchor communities and host gatherings, from homecomings to fundraisers
- Tobacco fields Though declining, tobacco barns and fields remain part of the rural heritage
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Duplin County, NC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.