Jordan became part of the Festival Family in 2009 as a Junior Volunteer. In 2016 she became Co-Chairman for Friends of the Festival and currently holds that position. Commitment, consideration and compassion are just a few of the gifts she brings to our community every year. We are fortunate to be the beneficiaries of such an amazing persons time and energy year after year. Her volunteering journey with NHF is an asset to the Friends of the Festival event and has ventured out to help in every aspect of the festival at one time or another including Social Media and driving Transportation carts. We are so thankful that she represents the festival with her love for the community and volunteers. When she's not volunteering at the festival grounds, she's working within her community at Neches FCU. She has blessed the festival with not only her presence, but also her amazing family. Jordan and her husband Matt have been married for 5 years with two daughters, one of whom will be making their festival debut this year! Anyone lucky enough to have met Jordan is another person to has encountered true kindness. Jordan, your service and dedication to your community are just as much of a testament to your community as they are to your loving character. Nederland Heritage Festival appreciates your commitment, generosity, and willingness to lend a hand for everyone to benefit. Thank you for always giving us your heart and soul! ... See MoreSee Less
The Nederland Heritage Festival is proud to announce Mr Craig Melancon as the 2026 Mr Nederland.
He was born in Port Arthur. Texas a graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968. Craig went on to graduate from Commonwealth School of Mortuary Science in Houston and returned home to work for Clayton-Thompson. In 1992, Craig began traveling the state of Texas and Louisiana for the Champion Company, a funeral supply company. In 1995 Craig was called back to his profession and joined the Broussard family until he joined the Hauck family in a joint venture of Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland, Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches and Memory Gardens of Jefferson County. He was instrumental in assisting to combine Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland and Levingston Funeral Homes in Port Neches and Groves. Throughout his career, Craig has served as a board member for several organizations, such as the American Red Cross, Crime Stoppers, B.A. "Booty" Ritter Senior Citizen Center, and the Nederland Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he served on the finance council for St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, and is an active member of the Port Neches Knights of Columbus #2461 where he served as Grand Knight and District Deputy. Craig is an active member of the Texas Funeral Directors Association. He has served on many committees for the association and is a past president and board member of the Southeast Texas Region. Craig has been chairman of two past State Convention Committees, where he devoted much time and effort to its success. Craig was instrumental in starting the John Cathy and the George Poston Memorial Golf Tournament. He served two 3 year terms on the TFDA Services, Inc. Board of Directors and was selected to receive the distinguished "Funeral Director of the Year" award at the annual TFDA convention in Galveston. Craig is married to Charlotte and he has three children, Mindy, Courtney and John along with seven grandchildren, Britton, Lauder, Hudson, Cambree, Harper, Evan and John Craig III. Craig has been an active member of the Nederland community for several years. He has given endless hours to make our community a place that all can be proud of. Craig does this thru a sense of community pride and without expecting anything in return and for that, we thank you!
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✨ Join us for the 2026 NHF Pageant ✨
Friday, Jan 30th @7:30pm Miss Nederland
Saturday, Jan 31st starting at 8:30am
Miss Tiny Tot 8:30am
Tiny Princess 11:00am
Tiny Miss Pageant 1:30pm
Little Miss/Petite Pageant 4:00pm
Young/Junior Miss 7:30pm
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Happy Sunday!!
What are y’all up to today?!? Stay warm!
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2026 Event Sign Ups Available Online @
www.nederlandhf.org
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✨2026 NHF Pageants are just 8 days away🙌🏼
Grab your tickets from a contestant before the doors open or get them at the door!
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✨2026 Nederland Heritage Festival Shirt Reveal✨
BLENDING IN… STANDING OUT!!!
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2026 Nederland Pageant
January 30th
Miss Nederland @7:30pm
January 31st
Miss Tiny Tot @8:30am
Tiny Princess @11am
Tiny Miss @1:30pm
Little Miss/Petite @4pm
Young/Junior Miss @7:30pm
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BLENDING IN...STANDING OUT!!
THE 2026 PROGRAM BOOK IS DEDICATED TO
JORDAN GALLIER 🤩
Jordan became part of the Festival Family in 2009 as a Junior Volunteer. In 2016 she became Co-Chairman for Friends of the Festival and currently holds that position. Commitment, consideration and compassion are just a few of the gifts she brings to our community every year. We are fortunate to be the beneficiaries of such an amazing persons time and energy year after year. Her volunteering journey with NHF is an asset to the Friends of the Festival event and has ventured out to help in every aspect of the festival at one time or another including Social Media and driving Transportation carts. We are so thankful that she represents the festival with her love for the community and volunteers. When she's not volunteering at the festival grounds, she's working within her community at Neches FCU.
She has blessed the festival with not only her presence, but also her amazing family. Jordan and her husband Matt have been married for 5 years with two daughters, one of whom will be making their festival debut this year! Anyone lucky enough to have met Jordan is another person to has encountered true kindness.
Jordan, your service and dedication to your community are just as much of a testament to your community as they are to your loving character.
Nederland Heritage Festival appreciates your commitment, generosity, and willingness to lend a hand for everyone to benefit. Thank you for always giving us your heart and soul! ... See MoreSee Less
The Nederland Heritage Festival is proud to announce Mr Craig Melancon as the 2026 Mr
Nederland.
He was born in Port Arthur. Texas a graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968. Craig went on to graduate from Commonwealth School of Mortuary Science in Houston and returned home to work for Clayton-Thompson.
In 1992, Craig began traveling the state of Texas and Louisiana for the Champion Company, a funeral supply company. In 1995 Craig was called back to his profession and joined the Broussard family until he joined the Hauck family in a joint venture of Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland, Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches and Memory Gardens
of Jefferson County. He was instrumental in assisting to combine Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland and Levingston Funeral Homes in Port Neches and Groves.
Throughout his career, Craig has served as a board member for several organizations, such as the American Red Cross, Crime Stoppers, B.A. "Booty" Ritter Senior Citizen Center, and the Nederland Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he served on the finance council for St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, and is an active member of the Port Neches Knights of Columbus #2461 where he served as Grand Knight and District Deputy.
Craig is an active member of the Texas Funeral Directors Association. He has served on many committees for the association and is a past president and board member of the Southeast Texas Region. Craig has been chairman of two past State Convention Committees, where he devoted much time and effort to its success. Craig was instrumental in starting the John Cathy and the George Poston Memorial Golf Tournament. He served two 3 year terms on the TFDA Services, Inc. Board of Directors and was selected to receive the distinguished "Funeral Director of the Year" award at the annual TFDA convention in Galveston.
Craig is married to Charlotte and he has three children, Mindy, Courtney and John along with seven grandchildren, Britton, Lauder, Hudson, Cambree, Harper, Evan and John Craig III.
Craig has been an active member of the Nederland community for several years. He has given endless hours to make our community a place that all can be proud of. Craig does this thru a sense of community pride and without expecting anything in return and for that, we thank you!
#nhf #nederland #hardworkers #nhf2026 #mrnederland2026 ... See MoreSee Less
🎡 2026 Nederland Heritage Festival 🎡
Information will be posted daily regarding events, entertainment, passport photo information and everything in between🎟️
We are so excited for 2026 NHF 🎡
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