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Appomattox EventsFrom thrilling Civil War Reenactments to small town festivals, Appomattox events are sure to please.From local festivals to thrilling Civil War Reenactments, Appomattox events are sure to please.
July 03, 2009 – July 04, 2009 Located at the corner of U.S. 460 East and Pamplin Road. Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Amish and Mennonite baked goods and crafts. Produce, baby animals, organic beef, herbs, hanging baskets, and other assorted gifts will be available.
July 04, 2009 – September 12, 2009 Enjoy great music in a setting that overlooks the historic James River. In the Tradition hosts a different guest band every month including Hard Driving Grass, Deer Creek Boys, Eddie Gill and the Grass Masters, and Dobie Toms and Faith Ridge. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. It's $10 per person, and kids under 12 get in free. Dates 6/6/2009, 7/4/2009, 8/8/2009, 9/12/2009 Hours: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
July 04, 2009 – July 04, 2009 Local Farmers market from surrounding farms. Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. behind the Tea Room at the Appomattox Gallery. Parking on Main or Harrell Streets. Amish breads, produce, baked goods, bedding plants and canned goods.
This program will demonstrate how muzzle loading weapons were loaded and discharged and how carbines operated. Also covered is how weapons technology influenced battle tactics, including the Battle of Appomattox Court House on the morning of April 9, 1865. Hours: 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Bring the family and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate the Fourth of July, sponsored by the Town of Appomattox. These dazzling explosions of light can be seen from the Appomattox County High School parking lot at 9:00 p.m. For more information call 434-352-8268
July 04, 2009 – July 04, 2009 Ever wonder why the surrender of the Army of General Lee happened at Appomattox Court House? Come out to meet a Park Ranger from the National Park to find out. The ranger will have lots of fun facts and information about the campaign from Petersburg and the meeting between General Lee and General Grant. Meet under the tent between the Concession Stand and the Beach.
Walk the last battlefield of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, see where the last casualties fell, and how this battle led to Lee's decision to meet Grant that afternoon. Hours: 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
July 11, 2009 – July 11, 2009 It`s that time of year again! Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will be hosting its 13th annual Civil War summer day camps. This year Civil War day camp will be held on July 11, 14, 25, 28, and August 1 (Saturdays and Tuesdays). The camps are for children from the ages of 7 to 12 years old. Activities will include: military drills, equipment "show & tell" with a firing demonstration, signal corps activities (communicating with flags), and a game of rounders (Civil War baseball), just to name a few. Arrival time of all camps is between 8:45-9:00 a.m. Participants will meet at the flagpole at the main Appomattox Court House NHP parking lot. All camps run from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bring water, bag lunch, sunscreen, and walking shoes. Space is limited. There is not a fee for the children, but adults staying must pay the $4 entrance fee. To reserve a space please call Candace Hart at 434-352-8987, ext. 34 and leave a message with the date your children are attending, their ages and a phone number. Come join the fun this summer and learn a little history too.
July 17, 2009 – July 17, 2009 July 17-“Jubeus” Events include live musical performances from local bands, dancing, food & beverages. Event runs from 5:30-9:00 pm. Admission is $5 per person over 12. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events.
This event promises fun for the whole family. Activities include a fishing clinic, kids fishing derby, game station, river races, car show and live music. Festivities continue throughout the day. The adventurous two-mile race has a variety of categories - canoe, kayak, inflatable craft, and homemade river vessels. Preregistration is encouraged. Prizes are awarded for the fishing derby and races. Food and drink are available for sale. Rain date is July 26. There's a nominal registration fee.
It`s that time of year again! Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will be hosting its 13th annual summer day camps. In addition to the Civil War camps offered this year, there are also two dates for a natural resource camp. The natural resource camp will include soil pits (layer identification), animal and plant identification, a nature hike and games that are fun while learning about nature at the same time. The natural resource camp will be offered on July 18 (Sat.) and 21 (Tues.). These camps are for children from the ages of 7 to 12 years old. Arrival time of all camps is between 8:45-9:00 a.m. Participants will meet at the flagpole at the main Appomattox Court House NHP parking lot. All camps run from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Bring water, bag lunch, sunscreen, and walking shoes. Space is limited. There is not a fee for the children, but adults staying must pay the $4 entrance fee. To reserve a space please call Candace Hart at 434-352-8987, ext. 34 and leave a message with the date your children are attending, their ages and a phone number. Come join the fun this summer and learn a little history too.
August 07, 2009 – August 07, 2009 Bonfire on the Beach at Holliday Lake State Park Date: Friday, August 7, 2009 Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Beach Description: A bonfire will be lighted on the beach and tales will be told of the early days at the park. Our park naturalist will tell how the lake was made in the 1930's, what's been going on here since then, and what we are doing now to keep Holliday Lake State Park a prime location for visitors to enjoy the outdoors. You will not want to miss this special program. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair for seating.
August 07, 2009 – August 07, 2009 Aug. 7-“ Silver Creek” (HARLEY NIGHT!) Events include live musical performances from local bands, dancing, food & beverages. Event runs from 5:30-9:00 pm. Admission is $5 per person over 12. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events.
August 21, 2009 – August 21, 2009 Sponsored by the Lions Club, this year's annual food festival is slated to be "the largest food festival ever" and will take place in Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox. The expanded menu features lots of menu items to please everyone (chicken, pork chops, ribeye steaks, hamburgers, hotdogs, shrimp, lots of assorted veggies and salads, fresh fruit, and numerous desserts), plus your choice of cold beverages (tea, soft drinks, or beer). Live music entertainment will be provided by a band to be announced at a later date. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT! Lawn chairs are welcome! Tickets are $20 and may be purchased from any Lions Club member, Wilbun's Supermarket, or by mail at Appomattox Lions Club, PO Box 546, Appomattox, VA 24522.
August 22, 2009 – August 22, 2009 This ranger led program will explain how the scouts operated, disguises and methods used, and how important they were to disrupt the Confederate efforts during the campaign from Petersburg to Appomattox. Also covered will be their significant action at Appomattox Station on April 8 that deeply impacted the outcome of Lee`s last campaign.
Join a special ranger program about the Confedeate battle flags that made it all the way to Appomattox Court House. Hours: 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
September 12, 2009 – September 12, 2009 Child/adult teams compete in a triathlon consisting of canoeing, trail bike riding, and a 1.5 mile run. Clinics on health, fitness, and nutrition will be held. Visit www.runningkids.net for race details and registration or call 804-706-1038. Participants must register in advance. Team fees are $85-$100.
September 18, 2009 – September 18, 2009 Sept. 18-“Reckless Aband’n” Events include live musical performances from local bands, dancing, food & beverages. Event runs from 5:30-9:00 pm. Admission is $5 per person over 12. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events.
September 20, 2009 – September 24, 2009 Learn to carve your own decoy or sharpen your carving skills! Beginners Welcome! Carving experience not needed. Instruction and Kits provided by carver Ed Morrison. Cost & Registration Only $275.00!! Covers all programming and instructor fees, decoy kit, meals and lodging. WHAT A DEAL!
September 26, 2009 – September 26, 2009 It's time again for our annual festival featuring alpaca craft demonstrations and just plain fun! Come out and bring the family to pet the PR boys, lead an alpaca, shop in our store, attend a free Alpaca Q & A Seminar and enjoy the day! More details to follow!
September 27, 2009 – September 27, 2009 A bit more laid back than Pacafest, Farm Day is part of a national open house at alpaca farms around the Nation. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of wandering the farm, leading and petting an alpaca, attend a free Alpaca Q & A seminar and shop in our store.
October 03, 2009 – October 03, 2009 The Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with L.E. Lichford/Budweiser, will host its third annual "Ember Fest" on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 2p-7p in Courtland Field featuring live music entertainment from a definite crowd pleaser, THE WORX band. The event will also feature food concessions for a nominal charge from a variety of vendors, a BBQ cook-off competition (judging to begin at 3p), a 50/50 raffle, and dancing. Music, food & fun ... sounds like a party! Don't miss your chance to join us for this huge event. Admission will be $10 per adult (ages 13 & over) and FREE for children (ages 12 & under). For more details, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
October 09, 2009 – October 09, 2009 Oct. 9-“Southland” (Railroad Festival weekend kick-off) Events include live musical performances from local bands, dancing, food & beverages. Event runs from 5:30-9:00 pm. Admission is $5 per person over 12. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events.
October 10, 2009 – October 11, 2009 Held the second full weekend in October, the festival commemorates the Norfolk & Southern railroad's donation of the Appomattox Depot to the Town of Appomattox. The two-day festival is held on Main Street and the surrounding downtown area. Festival highlights include a parade, craft vendors, live bands, train exhibits, food, and lots of activities for the entire family. For more information, please call the Railroad Festival Committee at 434-352-8268.
October 17, 2009 – October 17, 2009 Fall Harvest Festival and Haunted Wagon Ride at James River State Park Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009 Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Shelter 4 Description: Join us for food, live music and good old-fashioned fun for the whole family. Wagon rides to the Tye River Overlook are $3 per person or $8 per family. And don't miss face painting, candle dipping, the corn husking bee, pumpkin painting, butter churning, herbal butter tasting, apple pressing, a corn shelling demonstration, apple bobbing, sack races and corn husk doll making. A nominal fee is charged for pumpkin painting and face painting. Don't miss the bonfire at 6:30. At 7 p.m., haunted wagon rides commence; they are $5 per person.
October 23, 2009 – October 25, 2009 Join us for a fun weekend and learn how to SURVIVE and THRIVE in the wilderness! "The more you know, the less you need" Cost & Registration Only $175.00!! Covers all programming and instructor fees, bow drill kit, selected survival kit components, meals and lodging. WHAT A DEAL! Professional and expert instruction Participation is limited for a better instructor: participant ratio! Each participant will receive a "bow drill" for making fire. Each participant will build their own survival kit (special items included with workshop) Knowledge to last a lifetime! Please register by: October 9th, 2009
October 31, 2009 – October 31, 2009 Ghosts of Holliday Lake Campfire At Holliday Lake State Park: Saturday, October 31, 2009 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Campfire Circle Description: Some of the OLD TIMERS say some pretty scary things happened here in long ago times. The Park Naturalist has collected a number of TALES and LEGENDS. We'll end by toasting some marshmallows. Some very young children may not want to hear all of the stories (they can be pretty scary in the dark!).
November 27, 2009 – November 29, 2009 Why not skip the "Black Friday" weekend this year and do something fun with your family? Come and enjoy a peaceful shopping experience with the alpacas! Enjoy a free hot beverage and snack while you enjoy the farm and find that special gift for everyone on your list! FREE ADMISSION!
December 06, 2009 – December 06, 2009 The annual Appomattox Christmas Parade and Community of Candles will take place on Sunday, Dec. 6th beginning at 1pm with downtown shops open for Christmas shoppers and closing at 6pm with the live nativity scene by Bible Baptist Church. Santa will greet everyone at the Visitor Center from 2-4pm, various musical groups will provide live music for downtown shoppers on Main Street from 2-4pm, and stew in Abbitt Memorial Park from 3-6pm. Christmas parade will commence at 4pm, followed by the Community of Candles at 4:30pm. For more information or to register an entry for the parade, please call the Appomattox Parks, Recreation & Tourism office at 434-352-5996.
December 12, 2009 – December 12, 2009 Come and enjoy a peaceful shopping experience with the alpacas! Enjoy a free hot beverage and snack while you enjoy the farm and find that special gift for everyone on your list! FREE ADMISSION!!
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