We want to say a big, loud THANK YOU to all those who attended the first annual Diet Pepsi-Got to Be NC Ag Jam last Saturday! The support of our vendors, sponsors, partners, and ag and music fans was phenomenal. All the artists seemed to enjoy our NC caterer, Bon Appetite of Duke University in Durham. Jamey Johnson and Eric Church even took some time to hang with our farmers and producers. Yay for NC agriculture =)
We're working on the possibility of NC Ag Jam 2009. Stay tuned.... thanks again for making this event the success we all knew it would be!
Remember, when you want the best, it's GOT TO BE NC!!!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Finally, 1 day away from Ag Jam's fab food, music, and folks!
Tomorrow's first annual NC Ag Jam has been a year in the making. There have been countless zany ideas and behind the scenes meetings with sponsors and partners who all want to see this thing take off and soar from this year forward. It's so awesome to see what it has become. Now all we need is to fill Walnut Creek with our ag fans and country fans to make this thing the success we know it will be! To get your attention even more (and to stir your appetite) here's a quick update on more food that our awesome NC vendors will offer you tomorrow:
Sausage Sandwiches, chips and cookies
Hot Dogs with Chili and Chips
Pork Chop Sandwiches, Rib Eye Sandwiches, Boiled Peanuts
Grass Fed BBQ Beef with Corn on Cob
Baby Back Rib Plate and BBQ Chicken Plate
Country Ham Biscuits, Fried Okra, Chips and Peach Cobbler
Take a look at my post from earlier this week for even more of our fabulous NC food! Thanks for all your support guys... have fun and rock out tomorrow! It's all for you =)
Sausage Sandwiches, chips and cookies
Hot Dogs with Chili and Chips
Pork Chop Sandwiches, Rib Eye Sandwiches, Boiled Peanuts
Grass Fed BBQ Beef with Corn on Cob
Baby Back Rib Plate and BBQ Chicken Plate
Country Ham Biscuits, Fried Okra, Chips and Peach Cobbler
Take a look at my post from earlier this week for even more of our fabulous NC food! Thanks for all your support guys... have fun and rock out tomorrow! It's all for you =)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Haven Sink to open Ag Jam with National Anthem!
North Carolina's own Haven Sink (who I had the pleasure of attending college with at UNC) will be opening NC Ag Jam with the National Anthem, following Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler's Welcome! Below is her brief bio...
Haven Sink is originally from Valdese, NC and has been singing since she was 2 years old. Haven was a part of the band 7-miles for several years, and was also involved with the acapella group, Psalm 100, at UNC Chapel Hill for 3 years. Most recently she was chosen (over 214 contestants) as the 2008 Regional Winner of American Idol. She currently resides in Raleigh, NC.
Idol fans, Haven fans, Ag Jam fans, and anyone else coming out to Walnut Creek on Saturday... be there at noon to support Haven and Commissioner Troxler as they open up the NC Ag Jam festivities! Two days!!!! See you Saturday =)
Haven Sink is originally from Valdese, NC and has been singing since she was 2 years old. Haven was a part of the band 7-miles for several years, and was also involved with the acapella group, Psalm 100, at UNC Chapel Hill for 3 years. Most recently she was chosen (over 214 contestants) as the 2008 Regional Winner of American Idol. She currently resides in Raleigh, NC.
Idol fans, Haven fans, Ag Jam fans, and anyone else coming out to Walnut Creek on Saturday... be there at noon to support Haven and Commissioner Troxler as they open up the NC Ag Jam festivities! Two days!!!! See you Saturday =)
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
From NC Ag Jam to Farm Aid 2008
Our first annual NC Ag Jam is scheduled for Saturday, September 13th, one week before the infamous Farm Aid concert, to be held Saturday, September 20th. This year Farm Aid show will be broadcast live on Direct TV beginning at 4 pm EST.
While NC Ag Jam and Farm Aid have the similar goals of guaranteeing that family farm food is available to you, there are differences too. NC Ag Jam focuses on all North Carolina food companies and products, while Farm Aid's "mission is to build a vibrant family-farm centered system of agriculture in America".
Both are awesome causes, and guess who's performing at NC Ag Jam this weekend, and Farm Aid next weekend? JAMEY JOHNSON! Come out and support NC agriculture and Jamey this Saturday and gear up for some classic, All-American Farm Aid music with Jamey and friends on the 20th. September is a great month to support our Ag friends in NC and across the country!
3 days to go... see you Saturday at NC Ag Jam!
While NC Ag Jam and Farm Aid have the similar goals of guaranteeing that family farm food is available to you, there are differences too. NC Ag Jam focuses on all North Carolina food companies and products, while Farm Aid's "mission is to build a vibrant family-farm centered system of agriculture in America".
Both are awesome causes, and guess who's performing at NC Ag Jam this weekend, and Farm Aid next weekend? JAMEY JOHNSON! Come out and support NC agriculture and Jamey this Saturday and gear up for some classic, All-American Farm Aid music with Jamey and friends on the 20th. September is a great month to support our Ag friends in NC and across the country!
3 days to go... see you Saturday at NC Ag Jam!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Got to Be NC goodies for any appetite!
As you take time to sample some great NC products, make sure you make a meal out of what our NC companies are selling as well! There will be some good 'ol country cooking in the ham biscuits, pork chop sandwiches, sausage, BBQ plates, and 'beef pickin' (like pig pickin', but with beef!). You'll also find Eastern NC's infamous red Brightleaf Hot dogs, and if you haven't tried them, you should! I never knew another hot dog existed until a few years ago =) Also, if you love your veggies we'll have some organic roasted corn as well.
I'm already hungry! Make sure you bring your appetite to NC Ag Jam on Saturday, as most items will be sold at street level prices, so one hot dog or BBQ plate won't break up your wallet! Enjoy =)
I'm already hungry! Make sure you bring your appetite to NC Ag Jam on Saturday, as most items will be sold at street level prices, so one hot dog or BBQ plate won't break up your wallet! Enjoy =)
Monday, September 8, 2008
Tune in to get the best seats in the house for Ag Jam!
All this week our radio partners will be giving away the best seats in the house for our first annual NC Ag Jam. The countdown is on for Rows 5,4,3,2,1. Listen to 94.7 WQDR in the Triangle area, 93.1 The Wolf in the Triad, and 96.3 & 103.7 Thunder Country in the Eastern part of North Carolina for your chance to call in and win these fantastic seats! Less than a week away guys--make sure that NC Ag Jam is part of your weekend plans =) Like our friends at WQDR said on the air last Friday "It's gonna be a huge Farmers Market with the added bonus of an awesome concert!"
Friday, September 5, 2008
Win NC Ag Jam tickets tomorrow!
Yours truly will be at Dorton Arena in Raleigh at the NC State Fairgrounds tomorrow from 1 pm-5 pm for the NCSU College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Tailgate, happening before NCSU takes on William & Mary tomorrow night at 6:00!
I'll be with the NCDA - Got to Be NC booth, so come see me for a chance to win NC Ag Jam Tickets or other cool Ag stuff!
Only one week til NC Ag Jam =)
I'll be with the NCDA - Got to Be NC booth, so come see me for a chance to win NC Ag Jam Tickets or other cool Ag stuff!
Only one week til NC Ag Jam =)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
RSVP for NC Ag Jam today!
If you're super excited about our first annual Diet Pepsi-Got to be NC Ag Jam, RSVP on Myspace or Facebook today! Our goal is to fill Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek =)
On Myspace, go too www.myspace.com/ncagjam and look at the blog entitled 'Check out this event and RSVP: NC Ag Jam!' Click on the event link in the blog and RSVP with all your guests!
On Facebook, go to the Events link and do a search for NC Ag Jam and RSVP there!
Thanks for all your support guys, but continue to get the word out... tickets are still available through Ticketmaster or you can wait until day of show if you must =p We're only 9 days out!
On Myspace, go too www.myspace.com/ncagjam and look at the blog entitled 'Check out this event and RSVP: NC Ag Jam!' Click on the event link in the blog and RSVP with all your guests!
On Facebook, go to the Events link and do a search for NC Ag Jam and RSVP there!
Thanks for all your support guys, but continue to get the word out... tickets are still available through Ticketmaster or you can wait until day of show if you must =p We're only 9 days out!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Jake Owen named “up-and-coming artist” in the August issue of Nashville Lifestyles’ Hot List!
RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen was named “up-and-coming artist” on Nashville Lifestyles’ Hot List, featured in the August issue. Owen, who released his debut album, Startin’ With Me, two years ago, has achieved many career highlights in a short period including three consecutive hit singles, multiple tours with the biggest names in country music, performing at the 2008 CRS New Faces Show and a recent Academy of Country Music (ACM) nomination for Top New Male Vocalist. As Nashville Lifestyles points out, “…it’s getting harder and harder to ignore the inevitability of Owen hitting it big, and soon.” (www.jakeowen.net)
Come see Jake up close and personal at NC Ag Jam. He's well on his way to being the next big thing and we are so proud to have him in our first annual Ag Jam line up! The countdown is on... only 11 days to go =)
Come see Jake up close and personal at NC Ag Jam. He's well on his way to being the next big thing and we are so proud to have him in our first annual Ag Jam line up! The countdown is on... only 11 days to go =)
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