National Manufacturing Day
To celebrate National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), CCCC hosts an annual Manufacturing Day Industry Showcase on the first Friday of October. This event is held at the E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center. Manufacturing-related companies from our three county service area, as well as faculty and department chairs from CCCC’s manufacturing-related programs, are onsite to showcase their products and programs.
MFG Day began as an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute and is now the industry’s largest annual opportunity to expand knowledge about manufacturing careers and excite the next generation of manufacturing professionals.
Check out the FAQs below to learn more about this event.
FAQs
Our MFG Day Industry Showcase is always on National Manufacturing Day, which is celebrated annually on the first Friday of October. Upcoming MFG Day dates are:
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- Friday, October 1, 2027
- Friday, October 6, 2028
This event is open to the public! Invitations are emailed to all area (Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties) high schools and middle schools, as well as all of our local and state officials and community representatives. For more details, view the Attendee Information.
Manufacturing-related companies in our service area (Chatham, Harnett and Lee counties) can register as exhibitors. Sponsorship opportunities are also available to help support the event. For more details, view the Exhibitor Information.
While there are a limited number of vendor spots available for purchase and assigned on a first come, first serve basis, many parties are welcome to participate. Manufacturing companies, workforce & economic development groups, industry service providers, and any of our CCCC programs can register for a vendor table.
Registration for both attendees and exhibitors is online.
Registration for 2026 MFG Day is open
You can also sign up for the MFG Day mailing list.
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