Record #:

9172

Author(s):

Jenkins, Mitchell

Abstract:

Collards became a staple in the south because it is one of the few vegetables that can survive the cold winters. Some people cook the entire plants and some only the leaves, but mostly they are boiled. Collards received national recognition in 1975 when Ayden held their first annual Collard Festival.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 44 Issue 8, Jan 1977, p21-22, il

Subject(s):

Collards; Festivals--Ayden

Record #:

44514

Author(s):

Williams, Donna M.

Abstract:

The festival celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. A highlight of the event is the Collard Eating Contest. The event attracts approximately 5,000 people annually. the article includes an unidentified portrait of Mort Hurst, a noted champion of past contests.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p20-22, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Ayden; Collard Festival (Ayden)