City of Jesup Downtown Development Authority

10/16/2026

🎉 ARCH FEST IS TOMORROW! 🎉

Join us Saturday, October 17th, in Historic Downtown Jesup for a full day of shopping, food, entertainment, family activities, and Train Day! 🚂

🛍️ Shop Downtown Jesup! Our downtown merchants will have specials waiting for you, so take some time to explore our local shops and support small businesses!

📍 Stop by the City of Jesup Tent!
✨ Check out the latest Downtown Jesup merchandise
🗺️ Pick up a Downtown Walking Map to explore our historic downtown
🎃 Grab a Scarecrows Among Us map to find this year's creative scarecrow displays!

Make a day of it, discover something new, and enjoy everything Downtown Jesup has to offer!

📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 9:30 AM – 5 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Jesup

We can't wait to see you downtown!

10/15/2026

🚧 ARCH FEST PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY! 🎉

Preparations are underway in Historic Downtown Jesup as we get ready for Arch Fest this Saturday, October 17th!

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ PLEASE BE AWARE: Brief Road closures may occur in downtown Jesup this morning as event setup gets underway. Motorists should use caution, watch for workers and event staff, and follow directions from law enforcement.⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we get downtown ready to welcome everyone for a fantastic day of shopping, entertainment, food, and family fun!

🎉 We’ll see you Saturday at Arch Fest!

10/08/2026

📢 Attention Downtown Merchants! 📢

Our October Newsletter is here! Be sure to check your inbox! If you didn’t receive your copy, let us know and we’ll be happy to send it your way. 📬

10/08/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR GRAND MARSHAL NOMINATIONS! 🎄🎖️

Tomorrow is the deadline to nominate someone to serve as the 2026 Downtown Jesup Christmas Parade Grand Marshal!

Know someone who deserves this special honor? Get your nomination in today!

✨ Nominate here:
https://forms.gle/AzwRv7qUSmpsspEM8

Who should lead the parade? 🎄❤️💚

🎄 Downtown Jesup Christmas Parade
📅 Friday, December 4, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Jesup

10/08/2026

✂️🎉 Ribbon Cutting Celebration in Downtown Jesup! 🎉✂️

Join us TODAY as we celebrate the ribbon cutting of one of Downtown Jesup’s newest businesses Geekstop! 🎮✨

Come out, show your support, and help us celebrate another great addition to our downtown community! ❤️

Welcome to Downtown Jesup, Geekstop! 🎉

Reminder for our ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow!
October 8th at 4:00pm!
Come on by and check it out! 😊

10/06/2026

🎃 Scarecrows Among Us 2026 — Facebook Favorite Contest! 🎃

The scarecrows are up, and it’s time to pick your favorite! 👀🍂

❤️ Want your vote to count?
To participate in the Facebook Favorite Contest, you must LIKE and FOLLOW the City of Jesup Downtown Development Authority page. Then, LIKE your favorite scarecrow photo to cast your vote! Each Like counts as one vote.

⏰ Voting ends Wednesday, October 28th at 5 PM.

🍂 Then, head downtown and see the scarecrows in person!
Grab a Scarecrow Map and take a self-guided tour through downtown Jesup to find all of this year’s creative displays. There’s no better way to experience them than seeing them up close! 🎃📍

📲 And don’t forget, you can also scan the QR code at each scarecrow to cast your vote in the official Scarecrow Contest.

Which scarecrow will be your Facebook Favorite? ❤️🎃

10/05/2026

🎃 Scarecrow Contest Voting Is LIVE! 🎃

The scarecrows are up around Downtown Jesup, and voting is officially underway! 🍂

🌧️ We know the rain has put a little damper on things today, but don’t worry! Once the weather clears, you’ll be ready to head downtown and check them all out.

📍 Grab Your Scarecrow Map!
• Check out the map below and save it to your device
• Download a copy from the City of Jesup website
• Pick up a copy at City Hall

Your map is your guide for a self-guided walking tour through Downtown Jesup, so you won’t miss a single scarecrow! 🎃🍁

💡 Community Voting Info:
Scan the QR code at your favorite scarecrow to cast your vote. One vote per category, per device. The map uses color-coded categories to make it easy to find each entry and see which category it belongs to.

📅 Voting closes Wednesday, October 28th at 5 PM.

📸 ⚠️Facebook Favorite Voting Update:
Due to today’s rainy weather, Facebook Favorite voting will be delayed until tomorrow. We’ll be taking photos as soon as the weather gives us a break, and all scarecrow photos will be posted tomorrow so everyone has a chance to see the entries and cast their vote.

So grab your map, wait for the rain to clear, and get ready to explore Downtown Jesup’s Scarecrows Among Us!

Happy scarecrow hunting! 🎃🍂

10/02/2026

🎖️ ONE WEEK LEFT TO NOMINATE! 🎄

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for our community? Someone whose dedication, service, or contributions deserve to be recognized?

Nominate them to be the 2026 Downtown Jesup Christmas Parade Grand Marshal!

✨ Submit your nomination:
https://forms.gle/AzwRv7qUSmpsspEM8

📅 Deadline: Friday, October 9th

Don't miss the opportunity to help us recognize someone who makes Jesup a special place to call home. ❤️💚

🎄 Downtown Jesup Christmas Parade
📅 Friday, December 4, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Jesup

10/01/2026

🚨 TODAY: WCHS HOMECOMING PARADE 🚨

The Wayne County High School Homecoming Parade will make its way through downtown today, Thursday, October 1, beginning at 5:00 PM.

🚗⚠ Traffic Alert:
Motorists should expect traffic delays and temporary impacts along the parade route. If you are traveling through downtown this afternoon, please allow extra time and consider an alternate route if possible.

👟 Safety Reminder:
• Please use caution around the parade route.
• Watch for pedestrians, children and parade participants.
• Follow directions from law enforcement and parade officials.
• Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through the parade route.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we help make this a safe and enjoyable Homecoming celebration for our community!

🐝 Go Yellow Jackets! 💛🖤