Things to Do
Ava Film Festival Plans Underway
(Smithfield, NC) – The fourth annual Ava Gardner Film Festival scheduled for September 24-27, 2008 will be a celebration of independent films from around the world and will showcase several of Ava’s classic films.
The Ava Gardner Museum has set the last week in September every year for this popular new festival that draws thousands [...]
Have you experienced the 101 Things to Do in Johnston County?
For a follow up BLOG about staying close to home this summer due to high gas prices, I have compiled a list of 101 Things to Do in Johnston County.
From recreation at Howell Woods or Clemmons State Forest, entertainment at American Music Jubilee, Johnston Community College or The Clayton Center, outlet shopping at Carolina Premium [...]
Are you staying closer to home this summer?
Tourism marketing organizations across the country are adjusting their business plans to reach the high number of consumers deciding on ”staycations” or “homecations” this year due to high gas prices. Families may decide to stay closer to home this summer and explore destinations within a “tank of gas” away. This offers many smaller destinations the opportunity to promote [...]
Living History Program and Artillery Demonstrations scheduled at Bentonville Battlefield on May 17, 2008
Come listen to Civil War re-enactors discuss camp life and the role of the common Civil War soldier during Bentonville Battlefield’s Summer Seasonal Living History Program, May 17, 2008. Costumed living historians portraying the 18th NC and 53rd Pa Regiments will be on hand to give living history demonstrations, providing insight into the lives of [...]
Presidential Candidates Invited to Ham & Yam
My friend Chris Johnson has been known to go to great lengths to promote the Ham & Yam Festival and to be honest he has many creative ideas. He offered the naming rights to the highest bidder on Ebay, and has jumped into the Neuse River when it rained on the festival. And for his latest [...]
Are you ready for the weekend?
It is spring time in Johnston County and every weekend you could attend area festivals. Everyone is hoping for Spring time weather, but the show must go on rain or shine. Starting this weekend in Selma (Saturday, April 19), the Car Classic will take place on the main streets of Selma amongst the antique stores, Edleweiss Cafe and [...]
Tourism Authority Awards Capital Grants
The Johnston County Tourism Authority recently approved five Capital Grants for tourism related projects in the county. Two grants were awarded to projects in Clayton. The Clayton Center Digital Signage System received $5,250 for hardward and software to announce events, meetings and upcoming performances in the auditorium. Also, the Clayton Historical Association received $1,100
A Diamond in the Rough
I have heard the phrase, “it’s a diamond in the rough”, used so many times to describe tourism attractions people just haven’t heard of yet. And Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center in Eastern Johnston County is just one of these attractions.
Standing in the Cold
I just recently spent an hour standing in the VERY cold temps to help break ground on the Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center scheduled to open in 2009. Considering the community of Smithfield and Johnston County Schools have been working on this project since November 2001, I guess I can endure some discomfort for one hour.
So much to do…so little time!
One of the reasons I am so excited to write this blog is to get more information out in the Triangle region on the things to do in Johnston County. As the official marketing organization for Johnston County, when I hear people say at local events, “they should advertise this event, it is wonderful”.
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