10th Annual Longleaf Festival and
20th Anniversary of Harris Lake County Park

Harris Lake County Park and Duke Energy were recognized for the NC Longleaf Honor Roll by the NC Longleaf Coalition on May 8.

This prestigious recognition was awarded for actively managing our 60-acre longleaf pine stand through regular prescribed burning as part of our forest management plan partnership. Members of the NC Forest Service, NC Longleaf Coalition, Duke Energy and park staff were on hand to see the park receive this special award.
Park Closing time changes on Monday, May 20

Harris Lake County Park will close at 9 p.m.
Restrooms are locked and all trails, disc golf and fishing close at 8:45 p.m.

The American Tobacco Trail, New Hill parking area will close at 8:30 p.m., restrooms at both New Hill and White Oak parking areas will automatically lock at 8:15 p.m.

Please plan accordingly for our new closing times!

In addition, Harris Lake County Park will be closed on Sat. June 1 until 2 p.m. for the Triangle Triathlon!
 
Saturday, May 18, 2019 
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
At Harris Lake County Park 
2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC


This year's Longleaf Festival will be amazing! Come out to celebrate 10 years of promoting the value of the longlea f pine and its special significance to North Carolina's past, present and future. We are also celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harris Lake County Park ! Join us for our double celebration at this free, fun, family friendly Festival!

Over 40 agencies and organizations will be on site with educational, interactive activities and information to share with you. See the list below!

Take a ride to our 60-acre longleaf forest aboard the Longleaf Express wagon with NC Forest Service staff as your guide. Tickets may be picked up at the Longleaf Express tent near the Loblolly Shelter. Tickets are free but there is limited seating.
Rides will depart at 10 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:20 a.m., noon, 12:40 p.m. and 1:20 p.m .

There will be so much to experience: live animals, climbing wall, games, crafts, scavenger hunt, kids inflatable, musical entertainment and more.

Relax and listen to live music at the Longleaf Shelter as you enjoy lunch from one of our Food Trucks: Big Mike's BBQ , Bruster's Real Ice Cream,  Oink and Moo by two brothers, and the TOT Spot .

At 1:15, Earl Ijames with the NC Museum of History, will present "Gone with the Wind: How the Civil War Ushered in the Decline of the Turpentining Industry."
 
All parking is in our parking field. You may ride the parking shuttle to the event area or walk through the forest watching for interpretive signs along the way.

Visit our  Facebook event page and share it with your friends!


Exhibitors partnering with us for 2019:


As a result of our Longleaf Festival on May 18, the lower park (day use area) will be closed to all vehicle traffic by the public. This includes access to the car top boat launch, playground, fishing pier, shelters and restroom. Please plan to use the parking shuttle to enter the lower park.
Longleaf Festival is rain or shine. Any weather update on the event will be posted by 8 p.m. on Friday on Facebook and our park voicemail 919-387-4342.
The Triangle Triathlon is coming June 1 - early this year!
Harris Lake County Park will be closed on Saturday, June 1 until 2 p.m.
There is also a marathon at HLCP on Sunday, June 2 until 2 p.m. The park will remain open but there will be limited access.
Please note this as you plan for activities at the park that weekend!
Harris Lake County Park and the American Tobacco Trail
 919-387-4342 (HLCP)  919-387-2117 (ATT)  919-387-4349 (Fax)
 email: harris.lake@wakegov.com   website: www.wakegov.com/parks