Here is who is confirmed to perform on the Grandstand this year in Woodstock, VA:

2010 Grandstand Entertainment Line-up

- Gloriana – Sunday, August 29, 2010
Amid the soaring four-part harmonies and electric stage presence, it’s clear that Gloriana represents an exciting new and vibrant force in country music. The group–Tom Gossin, Mike Gossin, Rachel Reinert and Cheyenne Kimball – consists of four uniquely talented and enthusiastic young musicians joining forces to create a fresh, one-of-a-kind sound that reflects the best of today’s Nashville.

- Eden’s Edge -Sunday, August 29, 2010

Generating much excitement after their performance at the Nashville Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Honors event, Edens Edge is enjoying major attention from Nashville’s music row. Hook-laded pop country songwriting, flawless three part harmony and locked rhythm, coupled with a deep connection to their bluegrass roots, Edens Edge is the future of country music.

- Josh Turner – Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Whether it’s with his deep, soulful voice, his South Carolina accent or his philosophy on life, Josh Turner has never been one to hurry. But a memorable country song recently convinced him to pick up his pace.

The singer-songwriter was months away from scheduled recording sessions when he first heard “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” which became the debut single from his fourth studio album, Haywire. Josh placed the song “on hold” with the music publisher so they wouldn’t allow anyone else to record it. But when another artist expressed interest in the song, the publisher asked Josh to record the song to see if he liked it enough to keep it, and he did.

- Randy Houser  – Thursday, September 2, 2010

The passion, enthusiasm and conviction in Randy Houser’s music is utterly irresistible. One listen to his soul-drenched singing is enough to convince you that you are in the presence of a masterful performer. One scan of his deeply felt lyrics is all the proof you need to see that this is a major songwriting talent. And one meeting with this smiling, endearing, open-hearted personality is all it takes to make you believe he deserves to be a star.

- Uncle Kracker – Friday, September 3, 2010

Though many know him from his early years as the DJ in Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker Band, Uncle Kracker (whose real name is Matt Shafer) has had impressive success as a songwriter, racking up co-writing credits on Kid Rock’s blockbuster hits “Bawitdaba,” “Cowboy,” “Forever,” “Only God Knows Why,” and 2008’s No. 1 “All Summer Long,” as well as his own Adult Top 40 No. 1 “Follow Me.”

Horse Lovers get ready!

For all you horse lovers, The Shenandoah Silver Spurs 38th 4-H Annual Horse Show (for ages 9 and up) will be held at the Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 8 a.m. (rain or shine). The show judge this year is Leslie Prillaman.

Honoring Veterans at the Fair on September 2

A planning committee consisting of Veteran’s of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf Wars has already met with board members and members of the community to plan the Veteran’s Day agenda and activities for the 2010 Shenandoah County Fair.

Thursday, September 2 is confirmed as this year’s Veterans Day at the Fair date. The Activities Tent will open at 10:00 a.m., with a Grandstand Ceremony starting at 11:00 am to honor Veterans.

The guest speaker this year is Major General Walter L Davis. Major General Davis is the Deputy Director of the Army Capabilities Integration Center at Fort Monroe, Virginia. The chair of the organizing committee for Veteran’s Day at the 2010 Shenandoah County Fair is Raymond F. Powell. Mr. Powell is the President of Chapter 936 of Vietnam Veterans of America. For more information, contact Mr. Powell at rfpowell ~at~ aol.com, or (540) 333-0823.

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Adults and kids alike – many in 4-H and FFA – have been raising animals all year to show at the 2010 Shenandoah County Fair. Come and see for yourself!  There’s also a Demolition Derby car show and NTA wrestling.

Map and Directions to the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds

From Winchester and points north:
Take I-81 South to Exit 283. At the top of the offramp, turn left onto Route 42. At the first traffic light, turn left. The fairgrounds will be directly ahead on the left.

From Harrisonburg and points south:
Take I-81 North to Exit 283. At the top of the offramp, turn right onto Route 42. At the first traffic light, turn left. The fairgrounds will be directly ahead on the left.

Hotel Information:

For a more scenic route, take Historic US Route 11 that runs parallel to Interstate-81 into Woodstock, VA.

There are a number of hotels in nearby Shenandoah National Park.
Shenandoah National Park Hotels offers great rates on over 50 hotels.

Other nearby accommodations include:

In Woodstock, VA: Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites

In Edinburg, VA: Renaissance B&B

For all of the latest Shenandoah County Fair information, stay tuned to their web site. Tickets go on sale on Monday, June 14, 2010.

Contact Information:

Phone: (540) 459-3867
E-mail: shenfair@shentel.net

Mailing Address:
Shenandoah County Fair Association, Inc.
Shenandoah County Fairgrounds
P.O. Box 264
300 Fairground Road
Woodstock, VA 22664

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday – from 9 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 5 p.m.

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The Town Employees 4th Annual Classic Car Day will run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on May 8 at Byron Memorial Park in historic Williamsport along the Potomac River and the C & O Canal.  (The rain date is May 9, Mother’s Day.) Registration is from 8 a.m. until noon, and the voting will be from noon until 1:30.m. The Awards Ceremony will be at 3 p.m. (There’s a $10 entry fee for cars – due on show day.For more information, call Les at 301-331-0186 or Bobby at 240-527-8203.)

All makes and models of cars are welcome, and will be displayed, including: classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, custom compacts and street rods.

Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 200 entries. They’ll be trophies for all classes. Those attending the show will  also enjoy homemade breakfast sandwiches, music, food and drinks, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle.

And the fun doesn’t stop at dark. The Cruise In & 50’s Dance will be that night, May 8, at 7 p.m. at the Springfield Farm Barn (rain or shine). Tickets are $2.00 at the door.

Those who like Arts & Crafts will also enjoy “Classic Crafts in the Park” – to be held in the Community Center in Williamsport, MD on Friday, May 7, 2010 and Saturday, May 8, 2010. The arts and crafts fair will include: Boyds Bears, candles, berry wreaths, coutry crafts and more. (To show your crafts at the Fair, call Joyce at the Briar Patch – 301-223-4599.)

The business sponsors of the 2010 Classic Car Show are: Advantage Landscape & Construction, Left Overs, NAPA Auto Parts, Denny’s Auto Machine and Osborne Funeral Home. Williamsport Classic Car Day benefits the “Christmas in the Park” program.

More About Historic Williamsport

Not far from Martinburg, WV, Williamsport, Maryland is located in the heart of the Cumberland Valley “where the serpentine, tree-embowered Conococheague Creek mildly flows at long last into the Potomac River.” Here, more than 275 years ago, smoke was rising from a few scattered cabins of a then western frontier trading post called “Conococheague”.

The native Indian name “Conococheague” means “a long way”; and the name “Potomac” means “trading place” in the Algonquin tongue. Before any settlement, the area was inhabited by Delaware and Catawba Indians.

Because of the Potomac River and C & O Canal, Williamsport has been known as the ” cross-road” and “gateway” to the South, West, and East. Settlers, travelers, and pioneer families passed through the thousands on their way south and east.

To learn more about the Williamsport and what it has to offer, visit their web site.

Berryville, VA – Straight from the heart of Susi Bailey come these Clarke County happenings for the month of May 2010:

- Saturday, MAY 1 – Northern Shenandoah Valley Sacred Harp and Shape Note Singers – performing from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Berryville VA.

Directions: From the intersection of Rt 7 (business) and Rt 340 in Berryville, go one block east to left on Church St. Go north on Church St 1 1/2 blocks to “T” at Grace Episcopal Church, take a left to parking lot at the end. Limited kitchen use. Potluck dinner at 6 pm. For more information please call 540-955-2660. Email address: jdelre@visuallink.com

- Saturday, MAY 1 – “1,4,5s” Blues at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove.

For more information, call: 540-554-8291

- SUNDAY MAY 2 – “The 61st Annual Blue Ridge Hunt Point To Point” at Woodley Farm in Berryville. Post time is 12:00 noon. For more information or reserved parking, contact Doris Stimpson – 540-837-2077

- Tuesday MAY 4 – Berryville & Boyce Town Election Day

- Tuesday MAY 4 – “Trilliums of the Thompson Wildlife Management Area” - from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. (The trillium is a type of flower, as pictured in this article.)

At Northern Virginia Community College – FOSA members: $8; Nonmembers: $10.  Call Julie Chase (540-837-1758 Ext. 0) to register. Space is limited.  Or,visit this web site.

- Thursday MAY 6 through Saturday, MAY 8 – “Cook Macqueen Floral Weekend” – at the Long Branch Historic House and Farm in Millwood, Virginia. Enjoy the Sheila Macqueen Gardens, featuring Mr. Frederick Wilkinson and his English Floral Design Team.

Workshops – Demonstrations – Tours. For more information, call 540-837-1856 or visit their Website.

- Friday, MAY 7 – “Clarke County Young Farmers presents: Interstate Truck and Tractor Pull” at 7:00 PM.

At the Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds, located at 890 W Main Street in Berryville, VA.  Adults $10.00.  Under 13, free.

CLASSES include: 6000 Modified Classics; 6200 Street 4X4 Trucks; 6500 ProStreet 4X4 Trucks; 13500 Farm Stock Tractors (no points); Open Street Diesel Trucks (no points).

The CLARKE COUNTY YOUNG FARMERS, INC. (CCYF) is a nonprofit organization that promotes education, the continuation of agriculture and the betterment of the community through charitable giving and volunteerism. Monies raised go toward scholarships and other local charities. For information, call: 540-303-3336 or log on to Facebook under “Clarke County Young Farmers Inc”

- Friday, MAY 7 - “7th Son”- Two Teachers playing blues and Rock & Roll at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. At 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information, call: 540-554-8291

- Saturday MAY 8 – “Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Veramar.” Looking for something more grown up this year for Cinco de Mayo? Got a hot date and want to try something more sophisticated then margarita and tequila shots? Why not choose wines that pair with a diversity of flavors for spicy south of the border flair?  Meet us at Veramar Vineyard for live entertainment, South of Border fare, and Wine-a-Rita’s available for purchase.

12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM. For more information, call: 540-955-5510 or visit the Veramar web site.

- Saturday, MAY 8 – “Lone Oak Tavern; NoDRAMA ” – Southern Rock/Blues and Funk music. At 8:30 PM at Lone Oak Tavern, located at 12696 Lord Fairfax Highway (at the intersection of Routes 50 and 340), in Boyce, VA. Enjoy the bar in their Tavern Room or their casual dining rooms. Call 540-837-1210 or visit them online.

- Saturday MAY 8 – “Sinner’s Trail” – young Rock and Rollers will perform at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant, 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove, Virginia. For more information, call: 540-554-8291

- Saturday MAY 8 and Sunday MAY 9 – “21st Annual Garden Fair Plant Sale on Mother’s Day Weekend” – from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Held rain or shine. Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with a trip to the State Arboretum for a Garden Fair, a huge plant and garden supply sale.

The Garden Fair will include more than 70 vendors, offering an incredible selection of native plants, berry bushes, small trees, and perennials. Many fine items for home and garden, and plenty of free children’s activities (kids’ activities.)  Held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday and from noon to 4:00 PM on Sunday. Admission: $10 per car.

For more information, call 540-837-1758 Ext. 0 or visit them on the web.

(Note: The Garden Fair is underwritten by BB&T with support from Bartlett Tree Experts, Panera Bread, and Parthemos & Bryant.

- Sunday MAY 9 – “Mothers Day Dinner at L’Auberge Provencale” – from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM. 3-Course Menu is $62 per person. 5 Course Menu is $88 per person. 6 Course Menu is $105 per person.

For more information or reservations, call 800-638-1702 or visit web site.

- Sunday, MAY 9 – “Mother’s Day Event at Veramar”

Moms taste wine free! Mom deserves more than a card and a 5-minute phone call. This year, how about doing something really special? Why not take her to Veramar Vineyard?

In honor of mothers around the world, Veramar is offering complimentary tasting for Mothers only. They have gourmet picnics available. Must be ordered four days in advance. Time: 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM.

For more information, call: 540-955-5510 or Email: info at veramar.com.

- Wednesday,  MAY 12 –“Announcement of the 2010 selection for “One Book, One Community” – at 3:30 PM at the Josephine School Community Museum, located at 303 Josephine Street in Berryville, Va.

For more information, contact 540-662-9041 – ext. 28

- Thursday, MAY 13 - “Dave Pepper and Chuck Tellechea” – The Englishman and the Cuban will be making music together at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information, call: 540-554-8291

- Friday, MAY 14 – “Derobe the Globe” Rock – also at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. (See above.)

- Saturday, MAY 15 – “The Picker’s Jubilee” at noon. The Picker’s Jubilee will be held at Watermelon Park in Berryville.

This is a Bluegrass & “Old-Time’ style Pickin’ Contest and Campout. The two guest bands will be The Whiskey Rebellion and Lonesome Highway.

There will be a Band Showcase where bands can sign up to play a tune or two for a host of promoters and venue owners. One band will be selected for a $500 paid slot at the Annual Watermelon Park Fest in September.  (All musicians and pickers are encouraged to bring their instruments and compete for Cash and Prizes or just sit around the campfires and play along with the your fellow campers.)

Cost is just $20 bucks and includes camping for one night. For tickets and more information, visit the official Pickers Jubilee web site.

- Saturday, MAY 15 – “10th Anniversary Celebration at Veramar.”

The award-winning Virginia winery, Veramar has been going strong for 10 years. Cake cutting at 1:00 PM. Come out and get a slice of our birthday cake at 1 p.m.  In honor of our 10th Anniversary, they are offering 10 percent off any bottle of wine. (Event runs noon until 4 p.m.)  See contact information above.

- Saturday. MAY 15 – The Concerned Citizens for Clarke County Education invites you to “Celebrate Our Music”

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Dance the night away to the gypsy Django jazz tunes of Hot Club of Millwood – while enjoying dessert and drinks in the “greenest” barn in Clarke County.

Tickets $25.00 per person, or $40.00 couple (Limited to the first 150 guests.) This event will benefit the students of Clarke County High School.

Location: The Barn at Camden, Sunny Canyon Lane, Boyce, Va. (George & Manci Ohrstrom) For information, contact: Lisa Bell at (540) 974-5472

- Saturday. MAY 15 – “Lone Oak Tavern and Gary Smallwood  – Classic Rock. At 8:00 PM at the Lone Oak Tavern, 12696 Lord Fairfax Highway (at the intersection of Routes 50 and 340), Boyce, VA. Phone: 540-837-1210.

- Saturday. MAY 15 – “Diamondback – ”Rock & Roll Variety – at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant,located at 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. VA. Call: 540-554-8291

- Sunday. MAY 16 – “Community Museum Book Club” – from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Book is “Go, Tell Michelle: African American Women Write to the New First Lady” by Barbara A. Seals Nevergold (Peggy Brooks-Bertram).  Josephine School Community Museum, located at 303 Josephine St, in Berryville, VA.  For more information, visit their web site.

- Friday, MAY 21 – “Shortness of Breath” – High Energy Rock and Roll at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. (See above.)

- Saturday, MAY 22 – “The 5th Annual Rich Rau Memorial Bike Tour and Pancake Breakfast” – Three routes (15, 30 or 50 miles).

Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 AM at Duncan Memorial Methodist Church located at 210 East Main Street in downtown Berryville, VA.  The proceeds are now benefiting Rich’s Safety Fund, as well as the Laurel Center in Winchester.

For registration information, contact Christy at (540) 955-4081 or go online.

Front Royal, VA – Get ready to roll!  Tomorrow, April 18, 2010, in Front Royal, Virginia, men and women alike are looking forward to attending the 6th Annual Spring All Ford Car Show – hosted by the Shenandoah Valley Mustang Club.

The event will be held at the Shenandoah Ford at 9135 Winchester Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with check-in running between 9 a.m. and noon. Registration is $15. There will be food and music. (For more information, call 540-662-0584, or visit the web site.)

Other car shows this Spring and Summer in the Shenandoah Valley include:

** Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, 2010 – Winchester, VA.

Apple Blossom Meet Antique Car Show

- Friday, May 7 – Early Bird tour departs from the Travelodge. Caravan in your vintage vehicle to see The Art Bragg antique collection. At 1:00 pm, see the largest Life Saver in the Valley and the only known Laurel & Hardy Christmas Tree. From 7:30 to  9:30 p.m., at the Travelodge, in the Banquet Room on the third floor, attend the Get-Acquainted Party/ President’s Reception.  See old friends and meet new ones. Enjoy the collectibles displayed by club members. Light refreshments will be served.

- Saturday, May 8 – Flea Market/ Vehicle Corral opens at 7 a.m. All vendors and Car Corral vehicles should use University Drive and Pleasant Valley Rd. The Flea market is located off I-81 at Exit 313 on Rt. 50 West. From 8 to 11 a.m., registration opens at Jim Barnett Park. All show vehicles (pre-registered and late) should use the 2nd Cork Street.

The Show Field is located off I-81 at Exit 313 on Route 50 West. Vehicles not permitted on show field until 8 a.m. Only AACA Pre-registered vehicles will be judged.

There will be four special attractions: a 1907 Autocar Delivery Notions Truck; a 1954 Kaiser Darrin and 1954 Kaiser Darrin Pedal Car; and a1914 Norwalk Touring (the only one known).

6 p.m. – Cash bar at the Travelodge Banquet Room.

7 p.m – Buffet dinner, awards, entertainment and raffle at the Travelodge Banquet Room.

** Saturday, May 8, 2010 – Winchester, VA.

The 2010 Matt Miller Memorial Corvette Car Show – at the Winchester Old Town Walking Mall, Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA – from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Shenandoah Valley Corvette Club is proud to present The 2010 Matt Miller Memorial Corvette Car Show on Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event will benefit the Blue Ridge Hospice. On line pre-registration is $15.00 per vehicle entering the event and $20.00 on the day of the event.

The first 60 Corvettes checked in will be displayed on the Walking Mall. Additional participant’s vehicles will be displayed in parking lots adjoining the mall. There will be activities, music, vendors, unique shops, restaurants, and plenty for the history buff to explore. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. Free for attendees. Children are welcome. For more information, call (540) 858-2852, or visit their web site.

** Saturday, May 15, 2010 – Waynesboro, VA.
5th Annual Main Street Muscle Car Show. Vendors, music, raffles, and food. For information, call 540-942-6705 or 942-6644.

** Saturday, May 15, 2010 – Rocky Mount, VA.

Rising Opportunities Car and Bike Show at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on N. Main Street in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

This is an all-class Car and Bike Show. There will be  185 trophies and 60 plaques awarded, including: 2 best in show car, 1 Best in Show truck, 1 Best in Show motorcycle, and 1 Best in Show furthest traveled. (60 walnut plaques will be awarded to the first 60 to register and 180 trophies and the 180 best cars. Food, drinks,  50/50 raffle. Goody bags will be awarded on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Registration fee $20. For more information, contact James at (540) 793-2088.

** Saturday, May 22, 2010 – Waynesboro, VA.
Blue Ridge Classic Soap Box Derby and 2nd Annual Auto & Bike Show, in downtown Waynesboro. Enjoy all the excitement of a car show and watch the kids race, too. For more information, call 540-294-2374.

** Saturday, July 31, 2010 – Buena, Vista, VA

Beach Music Festival and Car Show - at Glen Maury Park, 10th Street, in Buena Vista, VA. From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

A day full of activities featuring a classic car show, at least three beach music bands, contests, food vendors and lots of fun! Bring your lawn chairs out for a great day. Free admission. Children welcome. Call (800) 555-8845 or visit the Glen Maury web site.

** August 7, 2010 – Hot Springs, VA.

The Wings & Wheels FlyIn & Car Show will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, Virginia.

This event is a car show, military static display, and aerial show all in one! It’s sponsored by the Bath County Airport Authority, the Bath County Chamber of Commerce, the Bath County Parks & Recreation, and the Bath County Sheriff’s Office.

For more information, contact Becky at 540-839-5326.

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More car shows will be added as we learn about them. If you have a car show you want promoted here on 7Bends.com, email your information to: Editor at 7Bends.com.

These are great events to attend to celebrate Mothers Day or Fathers Day. Take a road trip together and have some fun!

Millbrook, VA – Perfect for a day trip from D.C. or Northern Virginia …

Rain or shine, the famous Long Branch Historic House and Home 13th Annual Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon, Wine and Music Festival will be happening this weekend - October 16, 17, and 18, 2009. Balloons will be launched weather permitting.

The hours of the Festival are as follows:
- Friday, October 16th – 4 pm to 8 pm
- Saturday, October 17th – 7 am to 4 pm
- Sunday, October 18th – 7 am to 4 pm

About the location:

Located at the foot of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, just sixty miles from Washington D.C., and 20 minutes from Winchester, VA, the Long Branch Historic House & Farm is one of the most historic elegant manor homes in Virginia hunt country. Since the early 18th century, the rolling hills of Long Branch have been owned by a series of famous men:  Lord Culpeper, Lord Fairfax, and Robert “King” Carter.  A young George Washington helped to survey the property.

In 1986, Harry Z. Isaacs, a Baltimore textile executive, purchased the estate at public auction.  His good taste, remarkable energy, and sizable fortune revitalized the historic house in less than three years. Before he died in 1990, Mr. Isaacs established a private non-profit foundation to manage the estate for enjoyment and education of its visitors.

Long Branch serves as a site for a wide variety of seasonal events in the Clarke County community, including educational activities, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Trout Fishing Derby, a Christmas Gala & Twilight tours and most notably, the Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon, Wine & Music Festival. The property, with its outdoor terrace, has become a very popular site for weddings and other special events. In addition, the farm serves as a horse retirement facility with as many as 85 equine residing at the estate.

This Year’s Hot Air Balloon, Wine and Music Festival:

This weekend, in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, children will be able to witness the last stop of the nationwide debut of the Wizard of Oz hot air balloon. In addition, there will be a Wizard of Oz costume contest at the Nalls Farm Market tent – in the Kiddie’s Korner.

Details about the hot air balloons:
Hot air balloons fly before sunrise and before sunset, weather permitting. Tethered balloons are operational weather permitting.  For safety reasons, weather and wind conditions must be perfect in order for balloons to fly and/or tether.

Most, if not all, of the balloon flights this year will be quite short (less than two miles) with the intention of landing on the Long Branch property. If you are interested in reserving a balloon ride, email one of the following pilots for more information:
- Amy Goodyear  -  amyct2005 at yahoo.com
- Craig Korsgard – inflt2 at aol.com
- Mark MacSkimming – eagleA7 at aol.com
- Jan Miller – balloon at shentel.net
- Ty Parsons – par.ty99 at yahoo.com

Admission prices are:
Friday, October 16th – $5 per person
Saturday, October 17th – $15 per person
Sunday, October 18th – $10 per person
Wine Tasting – $10 per person
Historic House Tours – $5 per person
Admission is free for children 12 years old and younger

The Festival is held rain or shine. Balloons fly weather permitting.
Picnics are welcome. Some activities require a nominal fee to participate.

Here is the 2009 live music line-up:

- Friday, October 16:
The Shenandoah Sheiks – 5 pm to 8 pm

- Saturday, October 17:
No Drama – 12 pm to 2 pm
Souled Out – 2 pm to 4 pm

- Sunday, October 18:
Sunshine and the Rainmakers – 10 am
James Leva and Purgatory Mountain – 11 am to 12 pm
Nothin’ Fancy – 12 pm to 1 pm
IIIrd Tyme Out – 1 pm to 2 pm
Purgatory Mountain – 2 pm to 3 pm
Nothin’ Fancy – 3 pm to 4 pm
IIIrd Tyme Out – 4 pm to 5 pm

For antique car show enthusiasts, Yesterday’s Cruisers, Inc will also present the 12th Annual Balloon Fest Car Show.

Participating wineries include:

Barren Ridge Vineyards, Chateau Morrisette, Corcoran Vineyards, Gadino Cellars, Kluge Estate Winery & Vineyards, Horton Vineyards, North Mountain Vineyard & Winery, Peaks of Otter Winery, Philip Carter Winery, Rebec Vineyards, Inc., Rockbridge Vineyard, Stone Mountain Vineyard, Tarara Winery, Veramar Vineyard, Veritas Vineyard & Winery, Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, and Wintergreen Winery.

Directions:

- From Washington, D.C.:  Go west on Interstate Route 66 to exit 23 and proceed on Route 17 north.  Turn left on Route 50 at Paris.  Just past Millwood, turn left on Route 624/Red Gate Road and proceed ½ mile.

- From Northern Virginia:  Take the Capital Beltway to Interstate Route 66 west.  Follow the directions above.

- From I-81:  Take exit 313 and proceed approximately 13 miles on Route 50 east.  Turn right on Route 624/Red Gate Road and proceed ½ mile.

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For more information, call (877) 868-1811. To see the full schedule of events for the weekend, visit the Festival web site.