BIG Weekend Planned in Patrick County, VA-Fall Celebrations
October 8, 2009
Patrick County, VA, has many things to offer visitors in the month of October, with a fantastic weekend of celebrations planned for Saturday, October 10.
News Release
Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
October 7, 2009
On Saturday, October 10, 2009 there will be many fall celebrations taking place in Patrick County, VA.
Here is a list of major events and celebrations:
1. Chateau Morrisette winery on the Blue Ridge Parkway will have Black Dog Wine and Beach Music celebration with the Party Time Party Band and the Craig Woolard Band. Crafters and vendors will be on site (mile post 170.5)
2. Lord’s Acre Sale at Rotary Field in Stuart, starting at 8:00am, with 14 different churches selling home made crafts and baked goods.
3. Golf Tournament and lunch at Gordon Trent Golf Course on U. S. Route 58 (East of Stuart) raising money for Alzeimer's. Tee time at 9:00am
4. October Festival at the Woolwine Fire Department at 10:00 am-4:00pm, with apple butter making, music, crafters and local foods.
5. Patrick County Farm Tour involving 18 different farms, and features two corn maze, dairy, winery, local produce, nursery, plants, orchards, pumpkins, cabbage, natural fibers, cattle farms, goat milk soap, and fresh baked goods. Starts at 10:00am and goes until 4:00pm
6. “Cheeses of the Mediterranean� at the Villa Appalaccia winery at mile post 170.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway starting at 12 noon. Sample 15 cheeses paired with various wines. Same program on Oct. 11 also.
7. “Corn Hole� Tournament at Rotary Field, Stuart at 4:00pm, sponsored by the Pride of Patrick County High School band.
8. Lawn mower race at Rotary Field in Stuart at 6:00pm. Numerous classes of competition. Truly a family event involving those ages 8-80.
9. Square dance at the American Legion Post 105 building in Stuart at 7:30pm, with music by 2 Young 2 Old.
10. Duck Derby at Stuart Flooring begins at 10:00am. Sponsored by PARC Workshop.
We are excited about all the entertainment, local heritage events and beautiful rural mountain scenery offered here. October is a great month to visit Patrick County!
To learn more, go to our web site:
www.patrickchamber.com
And view Calendar of Events, Chamber News and Area Attractions.
Chamber telephone: 276-694-6012