Press Release-Meadows of Dan Folk Fair- Aug. 21-2010
August 2, 2010
The 6th Annual Meadows of Dan Folk Fair will be held on Saturday, August 21,2010, with activities from 10 AM to 10 PM. Continuing the tradition of showcasing the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the merchants and organizations throughout Meadows of D
Meadows of Dan Folk Fair - "Visit a Simpler Place in Time"
The 6th Annual Meadows of Dan Folk Fair will be held on Saturday, August 21,2010, with activities from 10 AM to 10 PM. Continuing the tradition of showcasing the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 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. This year the Meadows of Dan Folk Fair will be joining in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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. Popular bands The Country Boys and Zephyr Lightning Bolts are just two of the acts that will appear in Meadows of Dan during 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, handspinning and other heritage arts and crafts. The Crooked Road will have representatives at the craft show, along with local authors. The "Corn Acoustics!" Corn Maze will be open, helping to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway with the emblem of the celebration as the design. Farm animals will be available as a petting zoo. Nancy's Fudge is running two contests for the day of the Folk Fair for visitors to win candy and other merchants will also be sponsoring contests and giveaways.
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 and peach desserts honoring the Virginia Peach festival will be available for sale and local artisans Pam and Gurney Royall will demonstrate the old-time techniques for making peach butter in a copper kettle. Fresh peaches straight from the orchard and other local produce will also be available at shops though the area. Antiques, collectibles and more will be featured at different locations. Throughout the town there will be specialty foods available catered by local organizations and churches. Other merchants and organizations are working on more events and updates will be posted at the community web site at http://www.meadowsofdanva.com until the day of the festival. A program will be handed out at the event listing the many activities available.
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 Monday, August 16, with the State Peach Pageant at the Historic Star Theater in Stuart, Virginia, at 6 PM. Admission $3.00.
Sunset Drive and Poverty Level will perform at DeHart Park, 212 Johnson Street in Stuart on Friday, August 20, for the traditional music festival of the week. Gates open at 4 PM; music begins at 6 PM. Ticket price: $8 advance, $12 at the gate. Children 12-under Free (Ticket price does not include food and beverage). Emcee Richard Rogers (WHEO) Paul Farrar, “Cooking With Paul� will give away home made peach ice cream samples. Various food, crafters and business exhibitors available. Barbeque by Two By Two. Peach Ice Cream by Creamy Creations. RAIN OR SHINE. No coolers please.
For more information contact the Patrick County Chamber office at 276-694-6012.
For more information about the Meadows of Dan Folk Festival call 276-952-6575 or check the web page at http://www.meadowsofdanva.com. Vendor spaces are still available throughout town for food, crafters, churches and organizations.
