Camden Heritage Festival Seeks Volunteers for Sept. 19 Community Celebration

CAMDEN, N.C. — Camden County is asking residents to lend a hand as preparations continue for the 2026 Camden Heritage Festival, an annual celebration of local history, agriculture, businesses and community life.

The festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camden Community Park, located at 125 Noblitt Drive in Camden.

According to a volunteer announcement published by Camden County, residents may volunteer for several hours or remain for the full event. Volunteers will receive a festival T-shirt and a complimentary lunch.

Festival information

Date: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Camden Community Park, 125 Noblitt Drive, Camden, NC 27921

Volunteer benefits: Festival T-shirt and complimentary lunch

Information and sign-up: Visit the official Camden Heritage Festival page.

Volunteers help keep the festival moving

Community festivals depend on volunteers to assist visitors, support activity areas, help vendors and keep the day organized. Camden County’s announcement encourages residents to participate even when they cannot commit to the entire festival.

The county did not list individual volunteer assignments or shift times in its public flyer. Prospective volunteers should follow the official festival link or scan the QR code included with the county’s announcement for the latest sign-up information.

For residents who are new to Camden County, volunteering also offers an opportunity to meet neighbors, local business owners, civic organizations and county employees while contributing to one of the community’s annual public events.

Food, music and family activities planned

The official festival page lists a broad schedule of attractions, including food trucks, live music, local vendors, wagon rides, antique tractors, a petting zoo and law-enforcement K9 demonstrations.

Other planned attractions include axe throwing, face painting, fire truck displays, classic cars and a children’s area with a bounce house. Additional activities may be announced as the event approaches.

The festival is held each year on the third Saturday in September and brings together local history, agriculture, public safety organizations, civic groups, small businesses and family entertainment.

Vendor registration remains open

Businesses, nonprofit organizations, food trucks and other vendors may also apply to participate. The county’s official event page states that registration forms and payments must be received by Aug. 24.

The county plans to accept no more than 15 food or beverage trucks, with a registration fee of $150. Up to 150 other vendors may be accepted at a cost of $50 for a 10-by-10-foot space.

Vendors must provide their own tents, tables and chairs. Electricity will not be provided, and vendors requiring power must supply an approved generator. The county states that registration payments are nonrefundable and that no waiting list will be maintained after available spaces are filled.

How to learn more

Volunteer and festival information is available through the official Camden Heritage Festival webpage.

Questions may also be directed to festival organizers at 252-621-3940 or [email protected].

Source: Camden County’s July 28 volunteer announcement and the official Visit Camden County Heritage Festival webpage. Event details are subject to change. Readers should confirm current information with festival organizers before attending.