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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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Appalachian Artist Festival gallery
Artists, makers and musicians gathered Aug. 2 in Inez to share their talents. Our photo gallery captures a sampling of the day. Slide show
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Barefoot Festival returns Oct. 4 with music, culture, focus on land restoration
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — The Barefoot Festival will return to the mountaintops of Lovely on Oct. 4, transforming a reclaimed strip mine into a stage for Appalachian music, artisan craft and community connection. Now in its second year, the free one-day festival will continue its mission of showcasing regional talent and celebrating…
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Tourism greenlights festival plans, logistics ahead of big weekend
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board got an update on the Appalachian Artist Festival in a meeting last week. They also approved financials and addressed logistical concerns, including trash pickup and rental policies for upcoming events and venue rentals. With the Appalachian Artist Festival just days away from transforming…
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Appalachian Artist Fest returns Aug. 2 with music, art and a strong mural message
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Appalachian Artist Festival will bring music, culture, and community spirit to downtown Inez on Saturday, Aug. 2, with a full day of events along Court Street. The day kicks off at 10 a.m. as vendors begin setting up booths. The official opening ceremony follows at 11 a.m.,…
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Summer Jam Sessions return this Friday with country-pop music
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Music, mics and mouthwatering eats will fill Court Street this Friday as Summer Jam Sessions return to downtown Inez for round 2 of the series. Set for 6 p.m., the July 18 jam will spotlight country/pop music led by none other than local favorite Jack Ward & The…
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From macrame to moonshine: AAF vendor market to bring art and culture to Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Downtown Inez will come alive Aug. 2 as the Appalachian Artist Festival transforms Court Street into a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture. From handcrafted paints and pixel art to haunting tales, earthy aromas, craft brews and mouthwatering eats, the AFF vendor market promises a one-of-a-kind sensory experience.…
