Mark your calendar Easter weekend for the annual Jamesville NC Herring Festival!  For over half a century, these festivities celebrated Spring by bringing together local folk and visitors from afar for a taste of local traditions.   Join us this year for a very special celebration marking our 62nd anniversary!

Though the activities surrounding the festival have changed somewhat throughout the years, its rich heritage and and spirit are still alive and well.  Year after year on Easter weekend in Jamesville, you are guaranteed good food,  good fellowship, good music and good fun!

Roads will be closed from noon on Friday, making way for the vendors to set up and open around 5 pm.  The festival officially kicks off on Friday night with live music and a street dance from 6-10pm.

Saturday, the festivities continue all day where you are sure to find something entertaining for the whole family.  Tammy’s Plant House will host an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 2 through 12.  Be sure to bring a basket or bag for your children to put their eggs in and a camera for photos with the live Easter bunnies. Children will need to be supervised, so plan to stay and enjoy the fun!  There is no cost for this event.  

At the Cypress Grill and River's Edge Restaurant, you'll be delighted by the festival's inspirational "herring" cooked up fresh for your dining pleasure.  On top of "the hill" you will find local civic clubs and churches serving up all sorts of other tasty dishes and treats (in addition to herring) including hot dogs, cheesesteaks, shrimp, oysters and many mouth watering homemade desserts. 

Local art and craft vendors will line the streets all weekend to show off their talents and provide face painting for kids of all ages.  Various bands will be on stage providing your musical entertainment and Brinkley Entertainment will provide lots of fun rides for children on Main Street.

Easter Sunday marks the last day of the festival as events wind down.  Traditionally, there is an Easter sunrise service at the Jamesville Town Cemetery.  Sunday evening, when the sun goes down,  fireworks by the local Fire & Rescue will be a fitting finale to a unique Easter weekend to remember.

Download a Festival Schedule Friday, April 22nd Noon - Streets closed 5pm -   Vendors open 6pm -   Dick Feyer 7-10pm - Craig Woolard                        Band Saturday, April 23rd 6-10 am - Pancake                  Breakfast           (New Fire/EMS Bldg.) 9am - Vendors open 10am - Parade After Parade - Egg Hunt at       Tammy's Plant House 10:45am - Opening                  Ceremony              (Main Stage)             Various Artists               (Main Stage) 5:30pm - Street Dance            with STRIFE Band Sunday, April 24th - Easter 6:30am - Sunrise Service             (Jamesville Cemetery) Sunday School & Church of your choice Sunset -   Fireworks           (Behind Fire/Ems Bldg.) Hot Dogs, Drinks & Other Treats Available