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Sounds of Harvest Fest: Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar
INEZ — Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar closed out Saturday night at the Harvest Fest with a powerhouse performance on the Court Street stage in Inez. With his fiery guitar licks, gritty vocals and a band that kept the energy surging, Solar delivered a mix of crowd favorites and original songs that had festivalgoers singing along.
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Harvest Fest ‘Community’
INEZ — The spirit of togetherness filled downtown Inez during the Harvest Festival on Friday and Saturday, prompting Lovely photographer Andrew Gess of Ace Images to capture aerial photographs. One of which he titled “Community.” Gess’s “Community” shows folks mingling around the courthouse square, where music, food and carnival rides brought life to the streets
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Over 60 vendors heading to Harvest Fest this Friday and Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Downtown Inez will turn into a street-fair celebration this Friday and Saturday as the Harvest Festival brings more than 60 vendors, its biggest carnival yet, live music and family fun. Dozens of food booths, craft tables, games, and community displays will line the streets, filling the weekend with the sights,
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CJ Solar to bring Nashville firepower to Martin County Harvest Fest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s biggest weekend just scored a headliner with real Southern bite. Baton Rouge native and Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar is set to close out the 2025 Harvest Fest. He will bring his blend of swampy blues, Southern rock grit and chart-topping country polish to the stage Saturday,
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Smith finds Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue #2 in Warfield
WARFIELD — Regina Smith found Harvest Fest Clue #2 at the mouth of Collins Creek on the sign. This spot was once the location of “Warfield Salt Works.” According to the late historian Rufus Reed of Lovely, Warfield Salt Works occupied approximately 6 acres at the mouth of Collins Creek. The company distilled and shipped salt
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Martin County JAG KY announces speech and poetry contest
INEZ — Martin County High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program is opening the school year with its signature showcase of student voices. In partnership with the Martin County Kiwanis Club, the MCHS chapter will host the Ninth Annual Harvest Fest Speech and Poetry Contest on Sept. 12. The event takes place on the Harvest
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Pets take the stage at Harvest Fest
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest will again give local pets their moment in the spotlight when the county’s 4-H chapter hosts its Fourth Annual Pet Show on Sept. 12. The event, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on the festival grounds, has become a lively tradition, drawing children and families eager to
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Wynne finds Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt clue 1
Greyson Wynne found Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue 1 at the Martin County REACT & Rescue squad building. The young man collected his $50 prize Thursday at the PVA office. The Treasure Hunt continues for three more weeks. Look for Clue 2 printed in the Aug. 27 Mountain Citizen. Martin County Harvest Fest is set for Sept.
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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
