Nash County has some big events over the next few weeks that you won’t want to miss. Here are a few of the biggest and most exciting events to add to your calendar:

• Spring Hope Classic Car Show | Saturday, April 27 | 114 S. Pine St., Spring Hope | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Spectators get in free | Food, awards, and music | Featuring Big Dawg 98.5

• Nash County Community Day | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Saturday, April 27 |  Nash County Miracle Park at Coopers, Elm City | Inflatables, carnival games, local vendors, delicious food, and much more!

• Picnic at the Mills | Sunday, April 28 | 3–6 p.m. | Rocky Mount Mills | Enjoy a live DJ, magician, an ice cream truck, and great activities w/ prizes | Money raised supports the Nash UNC Foundation

• Pondapalooza 2024 | Saturday, May 4 | Koi Pond Brewing, Rocky Mount | This annual event at Koi Pond starts at noon and will feature live music, food trucks, and great craft beer | Featuring live music w/ The Dogwoods

• The Rocky Mount Mills 5k | Saturday, May 4 | Packet pickup starts at 7:30 a.m.; race begins at 8:30 a.m. | Rocky Mount Mills | Live music w/ Sicily starting at 9 a.m. | Food trucks & craft beer | All money raised goes toward Cystic Fibrosis | Register online

• The First Annual Bluegrass Festival at the Junction | Saturday, May 4 | 12–8 p.m. | The Nashville Junction, Nashville | Featuring Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon, Somewhere Between, Larry Sparks, and more! | Tickets $30 or $40 at the door

• The Nashville Blooming Festival | Friday and Saturday, May 10–11 | Downtown Nashville | Live music, vendors, carnival rides, and more!

• Family Fun Night | Friday, May 17 | 6 p.m. | Rocky Mount Stadium | Live music, bounce houses, food trucks, health and wellness booths, and more!

• NC Sweetpotato Festival 2024 | Saturday, May 18 | 8 a.m.– 10 p.m. | 6270 Main St., Bailey | Local craft vendors, sweet potato recipe contest, chicken wing cook off | Car, truck, and tractor show | Designated kids area | Featuring Big Dawg 98.5 | Live music w/ Soul Rhythm and Groove at 1:00 p.m., Sixteen Penny at 3:00 p.m., and Dakota Blue at 7:00 p.m.

• Tackle the Tar 5k Obstacle Course 2024 | Saturday, May 18 | 8:45 a.m.– 12 p.m. | Rocky Mount Sports Complex | More than 25 obstacles! | Money raised helps local students attend area colleges | Register now