Message From the Director

You know fall is right around the corner when Indian Summer Festival is here and it is on Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th 2026 in downtown Hertford.

Friday night is a Street Dance with party band the Irresistible Groove! Come enjoy music and dancing with family and friends!

Saturday is the festival from 10am to 4pm and includes live entertainment, a car show, festival food and a vendor market (flyer below).

Valerie and Curtis will be grilling Brats and Hots right in front of the Chamber of Commerce on Market Street. Click on the flyers below to see the menu because you don't want to miss out the Hertford Dog and the Chamber Brat, come try both and tell us which one is your favorite!

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The PCOC Ambassadors will meet at the Chamber on Thursday, September 10th at 5:00pm to discuss changes to the program. Please come and be part of helping to shape and energize our efforts of engaging and building our amazing community!

Directly following, at 6:00pm at the Taphouse we will host a Meet n Greet so that our new members can mingle with the Ambassadors, Board of Directors and other members. Paul Ray, Business Engagement Coordinator from NC Works will be joining to share some exciting employment support programs including Next Generation and On The Job Training!

Finger food, beverages at the bar, a fun game and chances to win coupons and raffle prizes! Think Fall, Y'all!

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We are seeking vendors, volunteers and sponsors for Barktober Dog Festival, Saturday October 17th 2026 at the Perquimans Rec Center from 10am to 3pm.

Benefits Tri-County Animal Shelter

Vendor Market of pet merchandise and services

Food trucks, games and contests and dogs dogs dogs!!!



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