EDINBURG 'OLE TIME FESTIVAL

Edinburg, VA, Sept. 21-23

On the third Friday of each September, this sleepy little town, nestled along US-11 (Exit 279 on I-81), comes alive with the Festival of music, arts, crafts, parade, entertainment and great food. The best part of the Festival, though, is their people. Their theme is that of another time. A time when things moved a little slower, a time when people took the time to visit with each other, but most of all, a time when everybody enjoyed the life they had and the friends they shared.

Events kick off at 5:30 Friday evening with the Opening Ceremony, followed by the popular community Sing-A-Long and a street dance featuring country string music and dancing in front of the old school.

Crafters open up all over town, food vendors fill the air with delicious aromas, and entertainment kicks off on 3 different stages. A big kite fest takes place all day behind the old school and a 2-day Festival for Children under 12 takes place on Main Street (US-11) in the North end of Town. The annual "March Through Town" Parade gets underway at 1 PM and, in addition to bands and floats, you will see antique cars, tractors, motorcycles, clowns and lots of surprises. A big free concert on the school lawn, starting at 5:30, featuring 3 popular musical groups, is the highlight for the evening —and is followed by a Nifty-Fifties Sock Hop in the school gym, with the team from WSVG.

The Old-Timers baseball game gets underway at 1 at the Town Park, followed by the popular Bed Race at 3 (on Piccadilly Street) and the Duck Race at 4:30. The Closing Ceremony is at 5:30 at St. John's Methodist Church.

Everything is free, except what you purchase to eat or from crafters. This is truly a jam-packed family-oriented weekend, now in its 27th year, that truly provides something for everyone.

For more information about the Festival, call: 540-984-7272