Bennett Annual Flatwoods Festival

02/25/2026

🎓✨ Tri-County Ruritan Annual Scholarship Opportunity ✨🎓

Tri-County Ruritan is proud to support our local students in pursuing their educational dreams! Each year, we award scholarships to deserving graduating seniors from our Tri-County community who demonstrate strong character, leadership, and a commitment to service.

If you or a student you know is planning to continue their education after high school, we encourage you to apply!

Let Tri-County Ruritan help you take the next step toward your future! 🌟

11/21/2025

Attention Vendors!

If you have been approved by me, Penny Brown to set up as a vendor at the Tri-County Christmas In Bennett event, DO NOT PAY ANYONE ANY MONEY! There is not a charge. There is a scam going around and someone is trying to collect money off of us illegally. Please contact me if you have any questions.

10/25/2025

Tri County Ruritans are hosting their 2nd Annual "Light up Bennett" event. Please share this post. All entries are welcome. And the winner gets bragging rights for the next year. Please share and spread the word.

10/25/2025

It's about that time of year! Christmas in Bennett. Come spend the day with us, do a little shopping, some eating and enjoy the parade. See you there!

09/07/2025

The Flatwoods Festival Parade Awards. Congratulations to all! Trophies can be picked up at First Bank in Bennett.

09/05/2025

The Flatwoods Festival kicks off at 5pm today!

09/04/2025

🎉 Flatwoods Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow! 🎉
📍 Downtown Bennett, NC
📅 Friday & Saturday – Don’t Miss It!

We’re excited to welcome you back for this year’s Flatwoods Festival — a weekend full of community, tradition, and celebration! 🇺🇸🍂

🎥 Check out the video for a sneak peek at our delicious, home-cooked food prepared by the Bennett Ruritans and a look at the beautiful trophies waiting for our parade participants!

📅 Festival Schedule:

FRIDAY:
🍽️ Food starts at 5:00 PM (Ruritan-style goodness!)
🎤 Auction begins at 7:00 PM – Come out and bid for a great cause!

SATURDAY:
🎺 Parade at 10:00 AM – Featuring a special tribute to the three Bennett Fire Dept. firemen we've sadly lost in recent weeks. Join us as we honor their service and legacy. ❤️‍🩹🚒
🎶 After the parade:

Food & vendors

Live bluegrass music

Family fun all day in downtown Bennett!

Bring your lawn chairs, your appetite, and your love for small-town tradition. We can’t wait to see you there! All money raised stays right here in our little community!

09/01/2025

September 5th & 6th.

08/31/2025

🥳 New Auction Items Alert 🥳
The Tri-County Ruritan Annual Flatwoods Auction is almost here - and we’ve just added some exciting NEW donations for you to bid on this Friday night! 🙌🏼

📍Bennett Fire Department
📅 Friday, Sept. 5
⏰ Auction starts at 7pm

✨ Plus, don’t miss:
🍴 A delicious home-cooked supper on Friday night
🎉 A fun-filled weekend with lunch after the parade on Saturday

Every item you bid on helps us give back to our community. 🩵 Come hungry, come ready to bid, and come ready to support a great cause!

👉🏼 Contact any Ruritan member for donation info or questions.

08/23/2025

🌟It’s getting close! 🌟

The Tri-County Ruritan’s Club Annual Flatwoods Auction is coming up on Friday, September 5th at 7pm at the Bennett Fire Department 🚒.

We’ve already received some fantastic auction items, but we’re still looking for more! 🙌🏼 Gift certificates, handmade items, or unique treasures - every donation makes a difference right here in our community! Contact any Ruritan member if you have auction items.

🍴And don’t forget the food!
👉🏼 Friday Night: enjoy supper with us!
👉🏼 Saturday after the parade: grab lunch with us - lots of options and plenty of fellowship!

🥳 Come hungry, come ready to bid, and come ready to support your community!

08/20/2025

🎉LOCAL TREASURES ALERT 🎉

Our local potters have outdone themselves this year 🏺🤩….and their handcrafted pieces are headed to the Flatwoods Auction!

🎥 Watch the video to see the pottery that could be yours - but only if you come ready to bid 🤗😉.

📆 Mark your calendar and join us on Friday, September 5th at 7pm at the Bennett Fire Dept for your chance to take home a one-of-a-kind piece while supporting the Tri-County Ruritan’s Club!

😍 We are always accepting auction items. If you have any questions, or have items to donate for the auction, just let us know! Thanks!

08/18/2025