Downtown Hertford

06/11/2026

The 40th annual Indian Summer Festival is right around the corner!
Vendor registration is open and we are looking for small businesses of all kinds—from artisans & crafters to services & more—to join us for this special milestone. Just $40 for a 10x10 space!🎉

Check out who’s already signed up, get vendor details and grab your spot today!👇

Vendor details and registration for the Indian Summer Festival

06/11/2026

Calling all local business owners & entrepreneurs—check out this FREE webinar series hosted by Main Street America.👇

Free education for small businesses!

Through a partnership with the US Bank Foundation, Main Street America is hosting a series of webinars for small business owners to help them gain the skills to access capital and build strong and sustainable ventures.

Join in for a 3-part webinar series this summer designed to help you access capital, strengthen your business, and plan for growth.

How to Choose the Right Funding for Your Business
Wednesday, June 17 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Register now: https://bit.ly/43Uys5v

What Are Lenders Looking for When You Apply for a Business Loan?
Wednesday, July 15 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Register now: https://bit.ly/4uXpyAh

Business Plan Basics
Wednesday, August 19 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Register now: https://bit.ly/49KrWlf

06/10/2026

We had a great day filming for the Main to Main Trail with Roseland Pictures yesterday! You guys really showed up to represent Hertford and we are so grateful!

The BIGGEST of all BIG THANK YOUS to:
• The business owners who spruced up their spaces – inside & out
• Public Works who made sure our sidewalks & waterfront look their best
• The property owners who tidied up construction sites so our murals could shine
• The businesses & their staff for hosting the crew & seamlessly balancing on-camera performances with great service
• The tourists enjoying Hertford charm who wanted to be part of the fun
• All the amazing people who came out to support this project & were absolute superstars on-film
• Kristen Peffer for bringing the shoot to life with your music
• Town Councilwoman Winslow and County Manager Shoaf for making the waterfront filming truly special
• The Roseland Pictures crew – you were professional, patient and made the day fun for everyone
• North Carolina Main Street Center for making this possible & providing us with tools to help Hertford thrive

We couldn’t be more proud of Hertford and we can’t wait to see how the videos & pictures turn out!!

06/09/2026

On this day in history…

06/08/2026

Downtown Hertford is in bloom thanks to the incredible generosity of Sawyer’s Designs! Lindsey & Noah love Hertford as much as we do and we are so thankful for their support. THANK YOU, Sawyer’s Designs, for filling our planters with beautiful plants & flowers and bringing downtown Hertford to life! 🌺

06/08/2026

🚨Tomorrow is the big day!🚨

Come out and join us to be part of a video promoting our fantastic little town!!

✏️ The schedule has changed a bit - please take note:
We need people enjoying businesses:
- Brew 2 Rescue Cafe: 11:15am-Noon
- Hertford Mercantile: 12pm-12:30
- Small Town Trendz inside The Trendy Turtle: 12:30pm-1
- Woodard’s Pharmacy: 1pm-1:45
- The Farmer’s Daughters Bakery & Market: 3:30pm-4:30
And don't forget to stop into all the other amazing shops in downtown Hertford!!

People strolling Church Street & enjoying outside: 4:30pm-5:30

People enjoying the waterfront - fishing, boating, walking across the S-Bridge: 6:15pm-8pm

What to know:
• We’ll be shooting all day – come down and hang out any time
• Sign a simple release form if you want to be on film
• Come as you are – this is all about community

Come out and have some fun with us!!

We’re making a short promotional film about OUR downtown and we need YOU!

Join us on Tuesday, June 9th for a film shoot celebrating our town. Whether you want to be in the spotlight or just soak up the energy—there’s something for everyone:
Inside Business Features – Step into local shops and be part of the story:
• Brew 2 Rescue Café: 11a-12p
• Hertford Mercantile: 12p-1p
• Woodard’s Pharmacy: 1p-2p
• The Farmer’s Daughters Bakery & Market: 3p-4p

Sidewalk Scenes – Stroll shop and mingle on Church Street: 4p-5p

Water Activities – Show off your fishing skills or take your boat or kayak out for a spin: 6p-8p

What to know:
• We’ll be shooting all day – come down and hang out any time
• Sign a simple release form if you want to be on film
• Come as you are – this is all about community

Come have some fun with us and let’s make downtown Hertford Shine!

06/04/2026

June is National Great Outdoors Month, a perfect time to get out in nature and do some exploring! Did you know you can rent a Kayak at the Hertford Bay Marina in downtown Hertford? Discover the beauty of the Perquimans River, then grab a bite or browse our downtown shops—adventure is waiting!

06/01/2026

⚡️A Big THANK YOU to Our Sponsor!⚡️
We’re incredibly grateful to I AM Art & Music for supporting the Indian Summer Festival this year! Your generosity will help make this year an event to remember–we couldn’t do it without you!

06/01/2026

So Exciting!!🎬
The Town of Hertford has released a video on the renovation of the historic Hertford State Theatre! Watch to get an inside look at the theatre and hear from Janice M. Cole & Archsmith Studio Architect Jacob Combee about this amazing Hertford project!

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