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
What are Festival Bucks? Festival Bucks are “fake money” they our committee gives out in our way of rewarding contest participants leading up to the festival weekend. Winners of select contests, activities, and Facebook games may receive Festival Bucks to use during the Jones County Heritage Festival. Festival Bucks can be used in place of … 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
A special thanks to our 2025 sponsors! Ford of Jones County Jones-Onslow EMC Zacchaeus Legal Services Riggs Brothers Farms Carolina Pride Home Builders INC GFL Environmental Mike’s Custom Cabinets Tons of Trash Bender Remodeling, Inc. 4K Farms Edgar Mills & Sons Farm Harvey Fertilizer & Gas Co. Rascal’s Roost Tands, Inc. Triple K Farms Farrier … 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
The 2026 Jones County Heritage Festival eating contest to be announced. Participants competed in the first-ever Toast Chee Eating Contest during last year’s Jones County Heritage Festival (2025). Contestants raced against the clock to eat as many Toast Chee cracker sandwiches as possible in 5 minutes. Bottled water was provided—but it took speed, strategy, and … 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. All … Read more