Highlights
Round the bases beyond the conference schedule with special activities, donation opportunities, and local highlights designed to enhance your time in Durham County.
Opening Ceremony
Play ball! Join fellow attendees, NCACC staff, and the host county at the NCACC Annual Conference Opening Ceremony on Thursday, August 20, from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
First Night Celebration — Hosted by NC Cooperative Extension
Close out the first day of conference at the First Night Celebration hosted by NC Cooperative Extension! This meal isn’t your typical ballpark hot dog — NC Cooperative Extension sources food for the evening from local North Carolina farms to curate a special menu.
Before dinner, be sure to swing into the exhibition hall where NC Cooperative Extension will have educational activities and displays. Learn about agromedicine, honey bees, oyster farming, and so much more!
This dinner is included with conference registration, but if you would like to bring a guest, you can purchase a guest ticket by clicking the link below.
Off-Site Tours
Keep the conference experience in full swing with engaging off-site tours showcasing Durham County projects, partnerships, and solutions in action. Off-site tours will take place on Friday, August 21, from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Shuttle transportation to and from the Durham Convention Center will be provided. Explore the tour options below and reserve your spot today!
Affordable Housing Tour: Durham County’s East Main Street Redevelopment — Tour Durham County’s East Main Street Redevelopment to explore how public-private partnerships, innovative financing, and community engagement transformed downtown surface parking lots into a vibrant mixed-income district featuring affordable housing, retail, coworking, and community spaces. Click here to RSVP.
Durham County Main Library Behind-the-Scenes — Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the Durham County Main Library to learn how community engagement, thoughtful design, and innovative planning shaped a modern library space that supports services and enhances the visitor experience. Click here to RSVP.
Knox St. Studios: An Innovative Approach to Local Economic Development — Explore how Knox St. Studios supports local economic development by helping residents move from community members to entrepreneurs and employers through a county-library partnership that fosters innovation, opportunity, and community investment. Click here to RSVP.
Seating is limited; registration is required.
“Stuff the Bus” 2026
Help make this year’s conference a home run for local students by supporting the “Stuff the Bus” 2026 donation drive hosted by the North Carolina Association of County Clerks. This year, “Stuff the Bus” is supporting Durham County teachers and students, helping ensure every child has the tools necessary for a successful school year. Bring your school supply donations to the “Stuff the Bus” table in the conference lobby, where you can also make a cash or check donation. Online giving options will be available at the table as well. Together, we can knock it out of the park and help students start the school year prepared for success.
Where to Eat & What to Do in Durham County
The Durham Convention Center has stepped up to the plate with a curated lineup of local restaurants, attractions, and downtown favorites for conference attendees to explore during their stay. From Durham’s celebrated food scene to unique local experiences, there are plenty of ways to round the bases and enjoy everything the Bull City has to offer beyond the conference schedule.
NCACC Annual Business Session
Every team needs a game plan. Let your county voice be heard at the NCACC Annual Business Session on Saturday, August 22, as counties come together for leadership elections, Association updates, and discussion of key priorities.
At this session, elections will be held for NCACC leadership positions, notably the NCACC Second Vice President. The agenda will also include remarks from NCACC Executive Director Kevin Leonard and NCACC Executive Officers.
President’s Banquet & New President’s Reception
Join NCACC in honoring our all-star membership at the President’s Banquet & New President’s Reception on Saturday, August 22. We will recognize the leadership of NCACC President and Perquimans County Commissioner Wallace Nelson for his term as Association President and celebrate newly elected NCACC President and Hoke County Commissioner Allen Thomas.
During the program, NCACC award recipients for the M.H. “Jack” Brock Outstanding County Commissioner Award, NCACC Hall of Fame, Friend of the Counties Award, and Distinguished Service Award will also be recognized.
This event is ticketed. Tickets can be purchased at the link below.
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