July 16-The 5th Annual Meadows of Dan Folk Fair will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009, with activities from 10 AM to 10 PM. Continuing the tradition of showcasing the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
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Meadows of Dan Folk Fair - "Visit a Simpler Place in Time"
The merchants and organizations throughout Meadows of Dan will be sponsoring demonstrations of heritage arts, music and a play. The Meadows of Dan Folk Fair is held in association with the Virginia Peach Festival, sponsored by the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, and is part of a week of festival events. The Folk Fair is sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Community Association.
New for this year the Meadows of Dan Fire and Rescue Support Team will be serving sandwiches made-to-order, sides and dessert at the Meadows of Dan Community Building. Proceeds benefit the Meadows of Dan Fire and Rescue Squad. Mayberry Presbyterian Church members will be serving hot dogs, sandwiches and a bake sale at Poor Farmer’s Market to benefit their building project. Throughout the town there will be specialty foods available as well. Other merchants and organizations are working on more events at press time and updates will be posted at the community web site at http://www.meadowsofdanva.com. Another new attraction for old and young alike is a display of traditional farm animals at Mountain Meadow Farm.
As always, heritage music is a strong part of the Folk Fair, with popular local musicians and bands appearing all over town throughout the day and into the evening. A craft show will be featured running from 10 AM to 5 PM, and located throughout town there will be heritage demonstrations of blacksmithing, wood-turning, chain-saw art, handspinning and other heritage arts and crafts. A favorite with kids and adults alike is the ride through the charming country roads and fields of Meadows of Dan in the Belgian horse and wagon. Local peaches honoring the Virginia Peach festival will be available for sale.
The highlight of the day is the popular play "Orlean Puckett" starring Phyllis Stump, who will perform live at Poor Farmer's Market stage from 5:30 PM to 7 PM. The story of a mountain mid-wife and her life in the Blue Ridge Mountains during the Civil War and to the time of the building of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the play is a unique tribute to mountain heritage and tradition.
The Virginia Peach Festival, or "Peach Week" in Patrick County begins on Thursday, August 6, with Gospel Music and Singing at the Patrick Springs Fire House, Patrick Springs Virginia, 6 - 8 PM, free admission. Continuing on Friday, August 7, with the State Peach Pageant at the Historic Star Theater in Stuart, Virginia, at 6 PM. Admission $3.00. Sunset Drive and Upland Express and Downtown Boys will perform at Rotary Field on Saturday, August 8, for the traditional music festival of the week. For more information contact the Patrick County Chamber office at 276-694-6012. For more information about the Meadows of Dan Folk Festival call 276-952-2500 or check the web page at http://www.meadowsofdanva.com.
For more information about the Virginia State Peach Festival go to this web site: www.patrickchamber.com
