As planning continues for this year’s Jones County Heritage Festival, organizers are announcing several changes aimed at creating a more community-focused experience while better supporting the festival’s mission of promoting local agriculture, heritage, and traditional skills. Local Entertainment Show Will Not Return This Year After careful consideration and feedback from vendors, exhibitors, and attendees, the … Read more
Capture the spirit of Jones County by submitting an entry to this year’s amateur mobile phone photography competition! Photos must feature subjects inspired by Jones County Heritage, such as landscapes, wildlife, moments in time, local culture, human connection, etc. We want to showcase great images. We hope to see all genres and styles submitted. Check … Read more
In an effort to further celebrate our agricultural roots and local heritage, we are excited to officially add a one-day Farmers Market to this year’s festival! To make this possible, we are seeking local growers who would like to participate as vendors on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at this … Read more
Cancelled due to low participation We’re kicking off the pre-festival activities with our first annual March Madness Fundraiser! Get ready for the excitement of March Madness while supporting a great cause! The JCHF 2026 March Madness Bracket Challenge is officially open to the public, and we invite you to join the fun. Each year, the … Read more
The Danny Heath Memorial Car, Truck, and Jeep Show, organized by Jones County Parks & Recreation Director David Mallard, gave residents of Jones County and surrounding areas the chance to show off their vehicles and compete for cash prizes. The show took place during the Jones County Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2025. Registration … Read more
The 16th Annual Jones County Heritage Festival began on Friday, September 27, 2025, with a lively concert featuring The Embers ft. Craig Woolard as the headliner and Zack Lee Music as the opening act. Starting at 7:00 p.m., Zack Lee and his band got the crowd moving with a mix of original country songs and … Read more
Co-chair Jacob Morgan spoke with WCTI News 12’s Valentina Wilson about this year’s festival. As Valentina Wilson noted, our festival offers two full days of activities for all ages. From dancing, amusement rides, and hay toss to axe throwing, animal exhibits, and plenty of food, our festival is packed with entertainment for everyone. The 16th … Read more
Jones County Celebrates Local Talent with Inaugural Mobile Phone Photography Competition Jones County residents were invited to “capture the spirit of Jones County” this year by submitting their best shots to the first-ever Jones County Heritage Festival Mobile Phone Photography Competition—and the results are nothing short of stunning. Designed to highlight the rich heritage, landscapes, … Read more
Ever wonder what those Festival Bucks are all about? They’re our way of saying thank you to the amazing youth and community members who joined in on our contests before the big festival weekend. From the T-Shirt Design Contest to the Mobile Phone Photography Competition, winners don’t just get bragging rights – they also walk … Read more
The Pollocksville Filling Station Director, Mary Ann LeRay, recently sat down with Jacob Morgan, Director of N.C. Cooperative Extension – Jones County Center and Co-Chair of the Jones County Heritage Festival Committee, to discuss the excitement building for this year’s event: With the festival only weeks away, the conversation was a wonderful chance to highlight … Read more