In an effort to further celebrate our agricultural roots and local heritage, we are excited to explore adding 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
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 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball … 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
The Jones County Heritage Festival is just around the corner, and this year we’re excited to give back to our community in a special way. As a token of appreciation to everyone who attends, each festival-goer will receive (1) free raffle ticket for the chance to win incredible prizes: Jones County Heritage Festival (2025) WHERE: … Read more
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 … Read more