October 1, 2007

Nostalgiafest, Oct 5-7

Read below for the schedule of events.

Friday, October 5 - 5pm - 10pm

* Restaurants, Shops, and Art Galleries are open until 9 p.m. or later
* Various musicians and street performers will launch the event

Saturday, October 6 - 11am - 10pm

* Farmer’s Market 7 - 12 noon
* Carriage Rides
* Historic Walking Tours at 11, 1, and 3
* Historic Church Tours
* Revolutionary and Civil War Reenactors
* Afternoon in the Park at the Bandstand in historic Blandford Cemetery, 3-5pm
(A choice of one of three free Cemetery Tours 3:00 ��?3:30 pm; Fort Lee Ceremonial Band Concert 3:30 ��? 4:30pm; A tribute to veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam 4:30 pm; Address by H.B.C.F. President, Pam Hamilton 4:40 ��? 5:00 pm)
* Free Kidz Zone
* Ice cream & funnel cakes
* Food Patio - Savor the essence of Petersburg’s Old Towne Chefs’ selections around the Farmers Market
* Arts, Crafts, Exhibits, Live Music, Antique Cars, and Specialty Vendors
* Central Virginia Film Institute exhibit at Sycamore Rouge
* Margaritaville festivities at Sycamore Rouge
* Plus, NEW SURPRISE attractions and exhibits will be added to this year’s event

Sunday, October 7 - 11am - 5pm

* Enjoy “Sunday Brunch” from 11-5 at one of Old Towne’s popular restaurants - special menus!
* All vendors, exhibits and attractions will continue
* 17th century shallop boat used to explore Virginia waterways will be on display

Posted by brenda p at 10:10AM under Arts & Entertainment, Old Towne, community | Tags: Blandford Cemetery, Nostalgiafest, Sycamore Rouge, Tour

7 Responses to “Nostalgiafest, Oct 5-7”

posted by brenda p at October 2, 2007 9:14 am :

Here is a flyer on Saturday’s “Afternoon in the Park” at Blandford Cemetery.
posted by Angela at October 3, 2007 8:16 pm :

Is there a fee to come and take the tours and carriage rides?
Thanks
posted by brenda p at October 4, 2007 9:09 am :

Today’s P-I provides more insight into this year’s festibal.

I’ll inquire about the carriage rides for you Angela.
posted by PtownLover at October 4, 2007 9:33 am :

Hey Angela :) I think there will be a SMALL fee charged for the carriage rides, But….there are sooooooo many Wonderful FREE things going on during Nostalgiafest that can be enjoyed by everyone! Please go support our Petersburg High School Students at the Art Contest at Utopia Spa! 23 W. Old St! It’s FREE! And the students can win some great prizes with your vote!
posted by brenda p at October 7, 2007 10:44 pm :
posted by brenda p at October 8, 2007 10:39 am :

A few photos from Ron Moring:
posted by brenda p at October 10, 2007 12:45 pm :

Ron Roller has made some of his photos available here.