Come out for the 2025 John Blue Cotton Festival in Laurinburg on Saturday, October 11th | 9:00am-5:00pm! This annual festival takes place on the grounds of the historic John Blue home. A family-oriented, old-timey fair, this festival offers activities all ages. There will be tours available of the 1800s cabins, exhibits, a mule powered cotton gin, antique tractors, hit and miss engines, train rides, live music & entertainment, a museum, crafts, hayrides, pony rides, children’s games and many food options on site. Cost of admission is $5; children under five admitted for free.