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Harvest Fest to bring biggest carnival ever, music hitmaker CJ Solar
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The countdown is on to Martin County’s biggest festival of the year and organizers say the 2025 Harvest Festival is shaping up to be the most exciting yet. With two full days of live music headlined by country hitmaker CJ Solar, plus a jam-packed carnival with more rides
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Calling all vendors: Harvest Fest spaces are filling up fast
Attention local artisans, food vendors and businesses. The Martin County Harvest Festival in Inez is gearing up for another spectacular year and vendor spots are selling fast. Non-food vendor applications must be submitted by Aug. 29, while food vendors have until Aug. 15 to rent their space, so time is running short. Food vendors should call
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Martin County Harvest Fest promises biggest carnival yet
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Warm weather and festivals are the perfect match. So get excited because the Martin County Harvest Festival is returning to Court Street in September with its biggest carnival yet. Set for Sept. 12 and 13, the festival will feature carnival rides, delicious food, a vendors market, live music
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Bluegrass opens summer series
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Court Street came alive with the sound of fiddles, banjos and flatfooting Friday evening as local musician Jared Goforth of Inez welcomed fellow musicians to the first Bluegrass Jam Session in a new summer series sponsored by Martin County Tourism and Recreation. The event drew musicians and spectators
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Lace up for leadership: 4-H 4K and Cloverdash set for July 3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Lace up for a cause this summer as the Martin County Cooperative Extension Service hosts the 4-H 4K and Cloverdash on July 3 at 7 p.m. The race will begin at 9 Holy Street in downtown Inez. Organizers invite runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to hit the
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Bluegrass jam session kicks off summer series this Friday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A bluegrass jam session will kick off a new summer series this Friday at Courthouse Square in Inez. Hosted by Martin County Tourism and Recreation, the Summer Jam Sessions are free and open to the public, encouraging everyone to bring an instrument and take part. Live music will start at
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Casting With Kids returns to Paintsville Lake this weekend
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT STAFFORDSVILLE — The annual Casting With Kids event returns to Paintsville Lake State Park on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, offering two full days of outdoor recreation, educational activities and family-friendly entertainment—at no cost to participants. Organizers have expanded the 2025 event with even more attractions for children and teens.
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Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend is June 7–8
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Anglers across Kentucky will find more than warm weather and clear waters during the first weekend in June—they will get the chance to fish for free. On Saturday and Sunday, June 7–8, residents and out-of-state visitors can cast a line in Kentucky’s public waters without buying a fishing license or permit. The
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Miss Red, White and Boom Pageant June 27 on outdoor stage
INEZ — Stars, stripes and sparkle will take center stage Friday, June 27. The annual Miss Red, White and Boom Pageant will take place on the outdoor stage at the courthouse square in Inez. Hosted by Eastern Elite Pageantry, the event begins at 6 p.m. and is open to contestants of all ages. The entry
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Oliver Anthony packs Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Town swelled with music and meaning Saturday as “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer Oliver Anthony brought a free day of music to Inez. Crowds packed downtown to hang out while artists Wesley Saylor, Dylan Barber, Randon Neeley, Cody McCoy, Jayce Turley, Emmy Davis, Zack Runyon and Little
