Embarq Corporation presented a check to Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber in support of the Virginia State Peach Festival celebration in August.
Pictured here with Tom is Annette Roberson, Public Affairs Manager for Embarq who works from their Martinsville, VA office.
PEACH WEEK SCHEDULE-2009-Aug. 6-8
THURSDAY, August 6 – Gospel Music & Singing at the Patrick Springs Fire House, Patrick Springs, VA, hosted by the JEB Stuart Volunteer Rescue Squad, Emcee: Kelly Ratcliff. Concessions available. 6:00-8:00 P. M. ADMISSION FREE
FRIDAY August 7- Virginia State Peach Pageant at the Historic Star Theatre, 318 Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA, Time: 6:00 P. M. (Tiny Miss Peach, Little Miss Peach, Junior Miss Peach, and Miss Peach). Admission is $3.00 at the door.
SATURDAY, August 8 – Folk Fair at the Meadows of Dan business district. Meadows of Dan Merchants Association will be hosting the 5th annual Folk Fair in the business district on JEB Stuart Highway featuring music, food, crafters, story telling, farmer’s market. Time: 10:00 a. m.-5:00 p. m.
SATURDAY, August 8- join all your friends and neighbors for the traditional evening music celebration at Rotary Field. Bands: Sunset Drive and Upland Express. Gates open at 3:00 pm Music begins at 7:00 pm Ticket price: $12 advance, $15 at the gate. Children 12-under $5 (Ticket price does not include food) Advanced Family Package only $30 (includes 2 adults and 4 child tickets) Peach Ice Cream! Paul Farrar, “Cooking With Paul� will be there with home made ice cream samples. RAIN OR SHINE. No coolers please. Various food, crafters and exhibits available. Infinity Acres will be there with their beautiful Alpacas and horse drawn wagon. Featuring Mr. Pokeeto the Clown. Mayberry Beverage with Peach Cider.
