Tours
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Click through to discover all the tours available to you during your visit to Convention! Add and pay for your favorite tours during the registration process.
If you have mobility issues, please contact us so we can best accommodate.
Saturday, January 9
7:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fields of Progress: Grain, Orchards & Family Farms
Visit a grain company, two family farms and an orchard in this look at North Carolina farming innovation up close.
Details$100
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Biltmore Estate Experience
Step back in time with a visit to the historic Biltmore Estate, America’s largest privately owned home and one of North Carolina’s most treasured destinations.
Details$150
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Faith, Family & Farming
Visit the Billy Graham Library and the Farm at Brusharbor on this multi-faceted North Carolina tour.
Details$100
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Our Grass to Your Glass: North Carolina Dairy Trail
Learn more about dairy farming during this tour of three North Carolina dairy operations.
Details$100
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge Agritourism & Artisan Flavors
Experience the art of handcrafted cheesemaking, tour a premier equestrian center and enjoy a beautiful vineyard on this amazing tour.
Details$135
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vineyards, Farms & North Carolina Wine Country
Visit the Patterson Farm Market, Childress Vineyards, and Cauble Creek Vineyard on this day-long tour through the countryside.
Details$200
8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Racing Heritage & Rural Traditions
Visit the Petty Museum, Victory Junction and Whitaker Farms for an enlightening tour of these North Carolina favorites.
Details$100
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Growing North Carolina: Nursery & Family Farm Tour
Tour a 3rd generation working nursery and a thriving agricultural operation on this beautiful farm tour.
$100
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Champions of Speed: Behind the Scenes at NASCAR
Tour participants will get to tour the race shops used to prepare the cars that you see at NASCAR events and tour the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Details$125
Tuesday, January 13
7:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fields of Progress: Grain, Orchards & Family Farms
Visit a grain company, two family farms and an orchard in this look at North Carolina farming innovation up close.
Details$100
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Biltmore Estate Experience
Step back in time with a visit to the historic Biltmore Estate, America’s largest privately owned home and one of North Carolina’s most treasured destinations.
Details$150
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Faith, Family & Farming
Visit the Billy Graham Library and the Farm at Brusharbor on this multi-faceted North Carolina tour.
Details$100
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Our Grass to Your Glass: North Carolina Dairy Trail
Learn more about dairy farming during this tour of three North Carolina dairy operations.
Details$100
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Innovation in Agriculture: From Research to the Farm
Tour the state of the art laboratories at the Syngenta facility and the North Carolina AT&T State University Farm and learn about the latest technologies in Ag.
Details$100
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vineyards, Farms & North Carolina Wine Country
Visit the Patterson Farm Market, Childress Vineyards, and Cauble Creek Vineyard on this day-long tour through the countryside.
Details$200
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge Agritourism & Artisan Flavors
Experience the art of handcrafted cheesemaking, tour a premier equestrian center and enjoy a beautiful vineyard on this amazing tour.
Details$135
8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Racing Heritage & Rural Traditions
Visit the Petty Museum, Victory Junction and Whitaker Farms for an enlightening tour of these North Carolina favorites.
Details$100
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Farm Fresh Innovation: Sustainable Agriculture and Greenhouse
Visit an innovative, multi-generational farm, a premier event and gathering farm destination and a heated greenhouse operation for a lesson in sustainability.
Details$100
9:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Racing Legends & Victory Lane Experience
Visit the Hendricks Motorsports Museum and The Speedway Club at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for a fun ride through the history of North Carolina's NASCAR heritage.
Details$150
Disclaimer:
- Full ticket price applies to children age 2 and above.
- As certain tours will take place on working farms and ranches or in historic buildings, participants with mobility limitations are encouraged to let American Farm Bureau Federation staff know of specific accommodations that may be needed. Accommodations may include selecting a tour suited to the participant’s specific need.
- Lunch will be provided on selected tours. Participants with food allergies are encouraged to let American Farm Bureau Federation staff know upon registration.
- All tours require walking and climbing steps. Closed toe shoes are required.
- Certain tours may require significant travel time.
- American Farm Bureau Federation and/or North Carolina Farm Bureau reserves the right to cancel any tour due to unsafe travel conditions, including conditions caused by inclement weather, acts of God, fire, flood, riot, national emergency, or similar cause beyond the control of American Farm Bureau Federation or North Carolina Farm Bureau. In the event of such cancellation, reservation fees will not be refunded.
- Cancellation Deadline for Tours is Monday, Dec 14th. Refunds will not be given after this deadline.
- North Carolina tours may be added, edited or cancelled after registration. In event of cancellation by NCFB or AFBF (other than Force Majeure situation), full refunds will not be provided.
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