The Ayden Collard Festival is an annual celebration of eastern North Carolina's agricultural heritage, featuring collard-themed food, live music, a parade, vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout downtown Ayden.

Photography Priorities:

• People-forward imagery of attendees enjoying the event, engaging with unique local vendors
• Collard Eating Contest (priority activity)
• Downtown Ayden streetscapes and festival activity throughout the town to create a sense of place