Sandhills Community College announces competition for “Coolest Thing Made in MO.HO.CO.”

Registration is officially open for the 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in MO.HO.CO.” (Moore and Hoke Counties) contest, set to take place on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. on the campus of Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst.

Hosted in partnership with the Raeford-Hoke Chamber of Commerce, the Moore County Chamber of Commerce, the Moore County Economic Development Partnership, and Sandhills Community College, the annual competition highlights local industry, innovation, and craftsmanship across Moore and Hoke counties.

Local businesses and creators are invited to showcase their products directly to more than 300 college students, offering a unique opportunity to build brand awareness with the region’s future workforce and customer base while competing for countywide bragging rights.

Eligible entries include any product manufactured, baked, built, engineered, sewn, grown, designed, crafted, or created within Moore or Hoke County. Participating sectors include:

• Food, Agriculture, and Beauty Products
• Manufacturing, Defense, and Technology
• Construction, Automotive, and Medical Products
• Textiles, Furniture, Handmade Goods, and Consumer Products

At last year’s inaugural event, OA Defense claimed the inaugural title of “The Coolest Thing Made in MO.HO.CO.” Local companies looking to challenge the reigning champion and claim the 2026 title can submit their entry online at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MdnCqvPdQP.

Contact mohoco@sandhills.edu for any questions.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Location: Sandhills Community College
• Registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MdnCqvPdQP

Sept. 25, 2026

Jennifer J. Pearce

Director of Marketing and Communications