If you follow us on Facebook, you’ve probably seen posts about our festival raffle. We introduced it last year and are excited to bring it back again this year! 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 (2026)
WHERE: Jones County Civic Center (832 NC Hwy 58 S, Trenton, NC 28585)
WHEN: Friday, September 25th, 2026 | 6PM-10PM* (Movie Night) & Saturday, September 26th, 2026 | 9AM-3PM (Festival Fun)
Our raffle drawing will take place in the Jones County Civic Center's Large Auditorium immediately following the Awards Ceremony. Prizes have been generously donated by our vendors and community partners and include vendor merchandise, sports event tickets, home goods, gift cards, and more.
How to Get Your Ticket:
Come to the Large Auditorium at 2PM for our Awards Ceremony and raffle drawing. Each present attendee will receive one ticket. Tickets are available while supplies last, and lost tickets cannot be replaced.
Be sure to hold onto your ticket and listen for your number to be called. You must be present to win!
A special thanks to the donors and vendors that are helping make this raffle happen.
We will have prizes for our youth and adult attendees. We have exciting prizes to raffle off and look forward to continuing this tradition!
Interested in donating to the raffle?
Prize donations can be dropped off to our office at N.C. Cooperative Extension - Jones County Center (367 NC Hwy 58 S, Unit A, Trenton, NC 28585) MON-THURS 8AM-5PM & FRI 8AM-12PM by Friday, August 28th, 2026. Monetary donations are also accepted by July 31st, 2026. Both donations and their corresponding benefits are available here on our website.
All donations must follow the following criteria:
- Items must be new and in excellent condition.
- Items must be labeled with your business name (if applicable) and a short description if needed. The label will be read during the raffle.
- Items must be family-friendly. We will have prizes for youth and adult attendees. Wine vouchers and items like it are fine.
Community Donation Ideas:
- Store-bought merchandise or handmade items
- Gift caskets
- Gift certificates
- Meal vouchers
- Items that represent your business