/blog/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:53:10 +0000 Unique Events & Festivals in 2026 http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/unique-annual-events-festivals-in-joco/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/unique-annual-events-festivals-in-joco/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/unique-annual-events-festivals-in-joco/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500


When planning excursions around festivals happening annually in the South, keep Johnston County’s towns in mind. Johnston County, 911±¬ΑΟ to the locals, is conveniently located where I-95 and I-40 come

]]> Room at the Table - Southern Holiday Recipes http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/room-at-the-table-southern-holiday-recipes/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/room-at-the-table-southern-holiday-recipes/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/room-at-the-table-southern-holiday-recipes/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500


What makes a recipe Southern? If a Brooklynite makes sweetpotato pie, is the pie still Southern? If a born and bred North Carolinian makes spaghetti… is it then Southern spaghetti? Does the chicken

]]> Pop Up Holiday Bar Opening at Old North State Food Hall http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/pop-up-holiday-bar-opening-at-old-north-state-food-hall/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/pop-up-holiday-bar-opening-at-old-north-state-food-hall/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/pop-up-holiday-bar-opening-at-old-north-state-food-hall/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400


Old North State Food Hall is officially kicking off the holiday season with Blitzen’s Tavern, a holiday pop-up bar. From November through early January, look for festive holiday décor from floor to

]]> Shop Small for the Holidays in Downtown Smithfield http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/shop-small-for-the-holidays-in-downtown-smithfield/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/shop-small-for-the-holidays-in-downtown-smithfield/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/shop-small-for-the-holidays-in-downtown-smithfield/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500


‘Tis the Season for gifts and shopping; you know what they say: it’s better to give than to receive. Many of 911±¬ΑΟ’s downtown areas have locally-owned stores, great for finding that perfect gift for

]]> Meadow Lights to return this holiday season http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/meadow-lights-to-return-this-holiday-season/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/meadow-lights-to-return-this-holiday-season/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/meadow-lights-to-return-this-holiday-season/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500


A Johnston County Christmas tradition will return for 2021.

After being closed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Meadow Lights will open for this year’s Christmas season Nov. 19. The light

]]> Live@The Rudy Christmas Show is Back! http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/livethe-rudy-christmas-show-is-back/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/livethe-rudy-christmas-show-is-back/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/livethe-rudy-christmas-show-is-back/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500


Shows are back at the Live@The Rudy theater and the holiday season is upon us; Christmas Jubilee Shows have started and will continue through Christmas. An evening of southern hospitality, great

]]> Holiday Recipe Round-up http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/holiday-recipe-round-up/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/holiday-recipe-round-up/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/holiday-recipe-round-up/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400


We're moving into the busy holiday season... just 25 days away from Thanksgiving! Gathering with family, hosting friends, decorating, shopping, and just trying to enjoy this season of thanks and

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