Brunswick County is best known as the origin place for Brunswick stew. They decided to capitalize on the county's home-grown Brunswick stew as a brand. The Nokesville Ruritans host several notable events, such as the Brunswick Stew and Nokesville Day. Squirrel Brunswick stew instructions are found in "James Beard's American Cookery". Eastern North Carolina Brunswick Stew has potatoes, which thicken it considerably. The Brunswick Stew is usually held in the fall at Nokesville Elementary.