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2018 County Spending by Domestic Visitors Increases by 7.1% Governor Roy Cooper announced this week that in 2018 domestic visitors to Johnston County spent $256.02 million, which is an increase of…

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The 7th Annual Clayton Sculpture Trail has been turned into an easy-to-navigate map on our website. Find it below. Each location has the name of the sculpture and the artist listed on the map. The…

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The small town of Benson, North Carolina, with a population of around 3500, will swell to approximately 30,000 come September 26-29, 2019 when the 70 th Annual Benson Mule Days Celebration takes…

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The 19-20 JCVB Marketing Plan is live on our website! Check it out and be in-the-know regarding all the concepts, creative, and campaigns the bureau has planned in the coming fiscal year. The new…

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There are now over 70 Johnston County farms and agribusinesses listed on the Visit NC Farms App, a new initiative from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The app is a…

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The Johnston County Visitors Bureau is opening our visitors center to local businesses selling local products. This initiative to promote our tourism partners through visitor center events will have…

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The second annual Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse will be held on Saturday, July 13 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams in cardboard boats from…

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The Johnston County Heritage Center and Heritage Commission will unveil five historical markers in various Johnston County locations during June and July. Each unveiling ceremony will feature special…

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The Visitors Bureau recently worked with a local company, Matthew Telford Films, to produce a short video about the fun and flavor found in picking your own strawberries straight from the field…

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Almost 100 Years of Song With the 2019 event coming-up in June, the 99th year, the Benson Sing is approaching a major anniversary! According to their website, "The State Annual Singing Convention,…

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JoCo Ranks 3rd in NC for Visitor Spending Growth

The New Clayton Sculpture Trail

Benson Mule Days Celebrates 70 Years!

The JCVB 19-20 Marketing Plan is Here

JoCo Locations Now on the Visit NC Farms App

New! Products for Purchase and Events in Our Visitors Center

Smithfield River Rat Regatta, Cardboard Boat Race, Returns July 13th

County Historical Markers to Be Unveiled

Strawberry Season at Smith's Nursery - Video Blog

State Annual Singing Convention Celebrates 99th Year

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