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Record crowds flock to Harvest Fest
Noah Thompson shines on Inez stage BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This past weekend Inez came alive with a festival that will likely be talked about for years. The Martin County Harvest Festival, now in its 27th year, wrapped up Saturday night with a bang, drawing thousands to the streets for two days…
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A ‘Harvest Fest’ of joy and growth for community
This past weekend, Inez witnessed something truly extraordinary—the 27th Annual Martin County Harvest Festival. What was once a modest celebration has grown each year into a marquee event for our county and region. With thousands of attendees flocking to our streets for a weekend packed with attractions, music, fun and community spirit, this year’s festival…
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Music alert: Harvest Fest to bring killer lineup Sept. 14
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Clear your calendar for Sept. 14—Martin County Harvest Festival in Inez is bringing a killer lineup to town, featuring Nashville’s own Sam L. Smith, the bluegrass powerhouse Hillbilly Tradition, and local favorites Eddie Jenkins & The 606 Sound. Here’s how the night’s going to play out. 9 p.m.: Sam L.…
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Ride all day for $10
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest is gearing up for two days of fun Sept. 13 and 14 on Court Street. This year’s festival features four carnival rides: Ballistic Swings, Phantom’s Revenge (the swinging ship), Tubs of Fun and a rock-climbing wall. A $10 wristband allows unlimited carnival rides…
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Martin County Harvest Fest shakes up concert dates: Noah Thompson to perform Friday, Sept. 13
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest is shaking up performance dates for headliners Noah Thompson, Hillbilly Tradition and Sam L. Smith. American Idol winner Noah Thompson, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, will now perform a day earlier on Friday, Sept. 13, at 9 p.m. Festival organizers say the change…
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Martin County anticipates surge in visitors for Harvest Fest with enhanced emergency plans
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Emergency Management and 911 are preparing for an anticipated surge in visitors at the upcoming Harvest Fest, where country music artist and American Idol winner Noah Thompson is set to perform Sept. 14. EM director Clyde Adams and 911 director Nick Endicott shared their enhanced emergency…
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Inez Fire Chief Lee Gauze tapped Harvest Fest Parade grand marshal
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club has tapped Lee Gauze, a stalwart of the Martin County community, as grand marshal for the 2024 Harvest Fest Parade. Club members approved the selection in a Thursday meeting at the Masterpiece Kitchen & Café in Inez. “We try to name someone influential in our community,…
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Raffle: Enter to win the 2024 Harvest Fest Quilt
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — This year’s Harvest Fest quilt raffle features a stunning creation by the talented Connie Harless, Sandy Moore and Margie Maynard, with quilting by Cathy Presley. The Kiwanis Club unveiled the quilt Thursday, announcing raffle tickets are available for purchase. Ticket price is $1, or $5 for 6. You can get…
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Scarecrow Stroll photo contest returns
INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest Scarecrow Stroll photo contest returns this year. Organizers invite businesses and residents across the county to showcase their best scarecrows. Voting on Facebook will start Sept. 9 and close Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. To participate, submit your scarecrow photos to Martin County Harvest Fest through Facebook Messenger,…
