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Suffolk's Peanut Festival kicks off

Updated: Thursday, 04 Oct 2012, 9:36 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 04 Oct 2012, 9:36 PM EDT

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Suffolk's 35th Annual Peanut Festival began Thursday and is set to last though Sunday, honoring the peanut as a food source and economic generator.

Events include a fireworks show, food vendors, a jalapeno eating contest and a motorcycle rally.

Click here for a full schedule of events.

Local students will be performing throughout the day Friday on the Family Stage, as well as displaying original art throughout the festival in the school division's entrance tent.

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