Load up the crew and head south for a slice of classic summer fun at McLean Farms. This free fest has it all—watermelon eating contests, seed spitting showdowns, a “Touch a Tractor” lineup, fire trucks, ice cream, local vendors, and more. Bonus: new play zones for the kiddos and fresh produce to take home.
📍McLean Farms – 5490 River Rd, Fuquay-Varina
🎟 Free admission | Sat., Aug. 2, 2025 – 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group
Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.
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