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 State Event Calendar September 8-October 31, Evening Adventure Cruise Join us Thursday through Sunday evenings, weather permitting, for a river and open bay cruise aboard the new, 62' Venture Inn II as she journeys into history rich Hampton Roads Harbor. Skilled, costumed interpreters & nationally recognized historians will use eyewitness accounts to chronicle the exciting stories about the World's Greatest Harbor during this 2 1/2 hour tour. Includes a brief stop at Fort Wool (Castle Calhoun), weather permitting. For information call: (800)320-2055 [Return to top] September 11-12, Fincastle Festival The Fincastle Festival is an old-fashioned outdoor fair on the streets of Fincastle. Walking tours, visits to historic houses, an interesting variety of food, children's activities, craftsmen, art show, doll show, bazaars, visits to the James Matten Early cabin, a book fair, concerts ranging from classical to country all blend to make this event fun for all ages. For information call: (540)473-3077 [Return to top] September 13-18, Wash. County Fair and Burley Festival Daily exhibits of farm equipment, crops, tobacco, livestock, foods, and flowers. The Fair also features educational exhibits and live entertainment throughout the week, including concerts, talent shows, beauty pageants, and a parade. Concerts this year include: Ty Herndon, Linda Davis, T. Graham Brown, and Exile. Don't miss the fun. For information call: (800)435-3440 [Return to top] September 16-19, Isle Of Wight County Fair The 6th Annual Award Winning Isle Of Wight County Fair will be held September 16th through 19th, 1999. An "Old Fashioned County Fair" is what you will find with emphasis on traditional livestock, horticulture, arts, and crafts exhibits. This years Main Stage Headline attraction will be country & western artists Ricochet appearing on Saturday evening. Friday evening will be reserved for Beach Music featuring regional artists Bill Deal, Fat Ammons, and the Rhondels. Thursday is set for locals to show their talent abilities in the 2nd annual Talent Show. The Family Stage will offer a Karoake contest on Friday evening. Dance schools, country cloggers, clowns, and other types of entertainers will appear on Saturday & Sunday. Childrens activities will center around the Fall Frolic, petting zoo, and roving entertainers of all types. Other attractions feature a Mule Pull, Mini Tractor Pull, 4H Horse Show, Wild West Follies, Suewee Racing Pigs, and simular county fair events. The Food Court and other food vendors will offer just about any style of food that you can imagine from Cajun' cooking to traditional hamburgers and hot dogs. Come prepared to endulge in life's little pleasures. Competition areas provide residents an opportunity to display their creations in Arts & Crafts, Food & Grains, Ham Curing, and Flowers. The 4H Lamb show features lambs raised by 4H club members. Livestock, poultry, and rabbit shows are also a part of the fair. Local, regional, and national businesses will be demonstrating the latest and greatest goods and services. Non-profit groups will also be on hand to share their services. No fair can be complete without a midway. This year World Wide Shows will provide over 30 rides and attractions from kiddie rides to super thrill rides. A brand new Giant Ferris World will make its debute. Advanced midway ride tickets will be available. The Isle Of Wight County Fair offers great entertainment, education, and just plain fun to all who attend. Plan now to make a visit to this grand event. For information call: (757)357-2291 [Return to top] September 25, Burke's Garden Fall Festival Visit Virginia's largest rural historical district and purchase homemade crafts, food, and produce. For information call: (540)988-5091 [Return to top] October 1-3, Blue Ridge Mountain Weekend Discover the fascination and beauty of nature in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains on this three-day naturalist trek. Take an early morning bird walk and enjoy a rugged climb up the mountainside for a breathtaking view of Crabtree Falls. Learn about the geology and history of this area as well as the wildflowers and wildlife. Study life in a mountain lake and take a night walk to search for a variety of nocturnal animals. Visit historic Mitchie Tavern, enjoy a colonial style lunch (included in cost), and have free time to tour and shop. Groups will leave from the Virginia Living Museum at 4:00 p.m. Oct. 1 and return approximately 6:00 p.m. Oct. 3. For information call: (757)595-1900 [Return to top] October 2-3, 26th Annual Fall Festival of Folklife Savor the sights and sounds of fall at southeast Virginia's biggest celebration of traditional crafts, trades and entertainment. From the 200 craftspeople selling their wares under a canopy of trees to the acoustic melodies drifting from the Lake Stage, Newport News Park is filled with the sounds, sights and memories that have been carefully passed down from generation to generation. The festival includes a crafts competition, craft and trade demonstrations, free children's activities, food vendors and continuous entertainment. For information call: (757)926-8451 [Return to top] October 9, Mill Mountain Zoo - Breakfast with the Animals Come to Mill Mountain Zoological Park for free breakfast goodies - exhibit talks - face painting! For information call: (540)343-3241 [Return to top] October 23, A Very Special Halloween A Halloween bash for children, with special consideration given to the needs of disabled youngsters. The event focuses on "multi-sensory" activities, such as sponge painting, which allows blind children to feel the shape of the sponge and smell the paint. Ghost stories are translated by a sign language interpreter for the hearing impaired. Other activities include stenciling, puppet making, pumpkin decorating, mask making, miniature golf, face and hand painting, witch tosses, sand bucket treasures, spook tents, a marshmallow hang and haystack treasure hunting. The event, which draws hundreds of children in costume, gives the disabled population an opportunity to integrate with their non-disabled peers. For information call: (800)296-9933 [Return to top] November 12-14, Y Crafts Fair This juried fair is celebrating its 30th year as a unique community event offering handmade traditional and contemporary crafts, quality local entertainment, children's activities and a Y Cafe with "homemade" foods. For information call: (540)231-6860 [Return to top] November 20, Grand Illumination Parade A Portsmouth-Norfolk combined holiday parade. For information call: (757)393-5394 [Return to top] November 27, Irish Ceilidh Come to Grayson County in the Heart of the Highlands and join us for a rollicking good time at the Historic 1908 Courthouse in Independence. This Ceilidh features Irish dancing, songs and piping. Story telling and fun for the whole family. For information call: (540)773-3711 [Return to top] December 1-january 1, James River Plantations "Christmas in Plantation Holiday Tours, Workshops, Teas, Wine-Tastings and Progresive Dinners. For information call: (804)829-6684 [Return to top] December 11, Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival Over 90 Musical Performances, 400 Holiday Carolers, Shopping, Free Museums, Food, Fireworks, Homes Tours, Costumed Re-enactors, Free shuttle, Barrel Fires. For information call: (800)PORTS-VA [Return to top] December 18, Mill Mountain Zoo - Holiday Celebration with the Animals Come to the Mill Mountain Zoological Park for Santa face painting - puppet shows - special giveaways - K92 radio station/Fox 21 Kid's Club and much more. For information call: (540)343-3241 [Return to top] December 31, First Night Augusta Family oriented, alcohol free celebration of the New Year with children's activities, music, dance, theater. For information call: (540)946-5387 [Return to top] December 31, First Night Roanoke 9th annual & Millenium New Year's Eve celebration. A no-alcohol evening that's fun and safe for the entire family. Visual and performing arts abound, carriage rides, life-size games, entertainers such as bands, puppeteers, magicians, jugglers, mimes, singers, dancers. Fireworks, Chinese dragon processional, sock hop, D.J., Karaoke, line dancing, dance lessons, food & drinks. Lots of costumed characters help all the revelers bring in the New Year. For information call: (540)342-2640 [Return to top] December 31 Last Night: Newport News Celebrates New Year's Performing artists gather to entertain on Main Street in Historic Hiltn Village. Event features indoor and outdoor venues. This is a family affair, ending with fireworks. Historic Hilton Village was built between 1918 and 1920 to provide wartime housing for workers at Newport News Shipbuilding. Today, this enclave of 500 English cottage-style homes and shops allows the visitor to take a step back in time. Explore the unique shops or take in a performance at the Peninsula Community Theatre. For information call: (757)926-8451 [Return to top] |
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