Who and what does your contribution benefit?

The North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The festival's primary mission is to celebrate the historic, economic, and cultural significance of blueberries grown in the Southeast region of our state. In addition to supporting North Carolina agriculture, proceeds from this event are used to provide educational scholarships for rising college students. As in previous years, scholarships will be awarded to deserving students residing in the blueberry producing counties of Bladen, Duplin, New Hanover, Pender and Sampson. The festival contributes significantly to the local economy of not only Burgaw and Pender County, but the surrounding areas as well. Drawing participants and attendees from throughout the state and region, the festival is widely covered by local, regional and national media. The North Carolina Blueberry Festival and its contributions to the community would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and partners. We are grateful for the support of new and returning sponsors for the 2024 festival and offer various forms of recognition, as outlined in the Sponsorship Packet. Please feel free to contact the festival office by emailing info@ncblueberryfestival.com with any questions about sponsorship opportunities.