Family Fall Festival – October 17
The Fall Family Festival is this Saturday, Oct. 17!!! Come on down to Old Towne for a fun day for everyone in your brood. Beginning with the Farmers Market at 7am—and continuing throughout the day, until 6:30, activities include: Kidz Zone with entertainment for children of all ages including a petting zoo and stage […]
The Fall Family Festival is this Saturday, Oct. 17!!! Come on down to Old Towne for a fun day for everyone in your brood. Beginning with the Farmers Market at 7am—and continuing throughout the day, until 6:30, activities include:
Kidz Zone with entertainment for children of all ages including a petting zoo and stage performances by: Bob & Judy—Puppeteers, Julian Pittman—Illusionist, and Signora Bella—Equilibrist.
Other features of the Festival will include art exhibits and an antique & vintage motorcycle show and historical walking tours.
Traditional festival food will be provided by local vendors. There will be a Chili Throw-Down hosted by Petersburg-area non-profit organizations.
Music for the day begins with folk music performed by “Sonny Bevins and Friends” at the Farmers Market at 7am, and throughout the day on the main stage with local talent represented by: Virginia State University, Petersburg High School and the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School in addition to Baby Huey & the Babysitters, The Top’s Band, and The Indigenous Gourd Orchestra.
Virginia State University’s School of Agriculture will offer educational and entertaining programs including the Aquaculture Program and other state-of-the art ventures.
The event will be held in Old Towne Petersburg surrounding the Farmers Market building. This is a FREE event, held rain or shine. For more info call (804) 733-2402 or visit the Festival website at www.fallfestival.art.officelive.com
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