Cut the Rug Returns to the Concert Floor!

After its debut at last year’s concert, the Cut the Rug Challenge is back by popular demand at the 2025 Jones County Heritage Festival—and we’re turning up the fun even more with The Embers ft. Craig Woolard & Zack Lee Music!

Launched for the first time in 2024, last year’s challenge brought energy, laughter, and serious dance moves to the Friday night concert. Two couples took home a trophy and set the bar high with their creativity and crowd-pleasing performances: Watch us award the winners on our Facebook

This year, we’re continuing the tradition and once again crowning two winners—so grab your dancing shoes and bring your best moves to the festival stage!

“This started as something fun and simple, but the crowd loved it,” says one Committee Member. “It’s become a highlight of the night, and we’re excited to see who takes the spotlight this year!”

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Cut The Rug Challenge Flyer

Back on the Floor: Cut the Rug 2025

How to Enter:

  • Purchase this year's concert tickets and attend: The Embers ft Craig Woolard & Zack Lee Music Concert 2025
  • No sign up required - Hit the dance floor and show us what you’ve got!

  • Two dancers or couples will be chosen by the Committee Members to win festival bucks, a trophy, and plenty of bragging rights.

The Embers ft Craig Woolard & Zack Lee Music Concert kicks off at 7PM, and the dance floor is open to all ages. Whether you’re solo, in a pair, or with a group, don’t miss your chance to Cut the Rug and be part of a growing festival tradition.

Mobile Phone Photography Competition (2025)

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.

All photos must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2024. 

See competition rules and information below.

2025 MOBILE PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION (1)
2025 Mobile Phone Photography Competition

Submissions may be featured on the festival website and social media accounts.

Winners will receive a certificate of recognition for their photos and Festival Bucks, which can be redeemed for concert tickets (September 26th, 2025) or used at heritage activity booths during the festival on September 27th, 2025

Help us showcase Jones County's heritage through your photos!