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Nelson Auto Becomes Major Sponsor-VA Peach Festival 2010

Nelson Automotive Family of Martinsville and Henry County has become a Major Sponsor of the Virginia State Peach Festival for 2010.

Pictured in the photo left to right: Barry Nelson, Owner Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Patrick County Chamber Lee Nelson, General Manager Sandra Ellis, Sales George Mize, Sales Travis Plaster, Sales and "Abby" the GR Chevrolet Pet Here is Nelson's website: http://www.autosbynelson.com/index.htm The Nelson Automotive Family opened our first dealership in Bassett Virginia more than 30 years ago. That Ford dealership started a business that now hosts 12 Car Lines at six locations across Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia. The success we have enjoyed is largely because of the more than 200 motivated and experienced family members. Every one of our staff of professionals know that our future depends on your total satisfaction before, during, and after you purchase a vehicle and you will experience this difference every time you visit any of the dealerships of the Nelson Automotive Family. Contact Information Nelson Automotive Family 201 Commonwealth Blvd. Martinsville, VA 24112 Sales: 800-871-3613 Here is what is planned for the VA State Peach Festival on Aug. 20-21, 2010 FRIDAY, August 20- join all your friends and neighbors for the traditional evening music celebration at Stuart DeHart Park, 212 Johnson Street. Bands: Sunset Drive, Poverty Level and Rhody Creek. Gates open at 4:00 pm Music begins at 5:30 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. SATURDAY, August 21 –6th Annual Folk Fair at the Meadows of Dan., U. S. Rt. 58 Business begins at 10:00am. In the business district on JEB Stuart Highway featuring Belgian Horse Drawn Wagon rides, Local Peaches and Peach Desserts, Blacksmithing, Peach Butter Making, Wood-Turning, Hand Spinning, Antiques, Tree Climbing School, Music by the Zephyr Lightening Bolts (12:30-2:30pm) and Country Boys (3-5pm), Musical Comedy-Heaven On Wheels (5:30-7:00pm) Food Vendors, Heritage Arts & Craft Show (10:00 a. m.-5:00 p. m.), “Corn Acoustics� Corn Maze (10am-5pm), Country Boys (7-10pm) at Christopher’s Pizza. FREE. “A Simpler Place In Time�