We've all heard folks complain that there is nothing to do in Patrick County. Nothing could be further from the truth! It seems like virtually every weekend features one or, in many cases, multiple major events that provide wholesome entertainment and, in many cases, raise funds for community projects or other causes.
This coming week and this weekend is packed with punch as far as local entertainment and events are concerned. It will all start this Thursday when the 6th FloydFest (actually in Patrick County) gets underway at milepost 170.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The largest of the festivals in our region, this eclectic event features a great variety of live music of many different genres being made on 7 stages, along with a Children's Universe, Healing Arts, beverage garden, Global Village, World Arts and Crafts, and a Dance Tent. FloydFest continues each day Thursday through Sunday. Tickets available at www.FloydFest.com and information is available at 540-745-FEST. It's worth checking out. I plan to do so!
I'll serve as master of ceremonies for the Summer Gospel Sing at Dominion Valley Park Friday, July 27. I'll have the honor of introducing the Primitive Quartet, the Southern Prophets, the Chuck Wagon Gang, and the Dominion Bluegrass Boys who appear on stage from 5-11 p.m. The Gospel Sing will continue Saturday from 3-11 p.m. with the Easter Brothers, Larry Stephens Band, the Marksmen, Dominion Bluegrass Boys, and Set Apart. Admission $15 per person per day ($25 for both days) and camping available for $15 per day. Call 694-7009 for information or visit www.dominionvalleypark.net. This is a beautiful venue and I love to emcee shows at Dominion Valley. Thanks to Cecil and Barbara Hall for asking me to do the announcing Friday.
As part of my very busy weekend, Saturday I plan to check out the Kibler Valley River Run, sponsored for the 25th year by the Red Bank Ruritan Club. It is a popular event that brings many out-of-doors and canoeing enthusiasts from far and wide, and takes place in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable, Patrick County's Kibler Valley, part of our beloved "God's Country."
Then, Saturday night, it's on to emcee the Patrick County Music Association's July Jamboree...a sizzlin' summertime spectacle with more music, food, and fellowship that you can shake a stick at. You'll enjoy special guests, Shallow Creek, along with local favorites Sue Nester, Herbert and Tina Conner, Jason Harris and Friends, Junior Cassady, Henry Mabe & Friends, Kelly & Ruth Ratcliff, the Spiritualzires, and, maybe, Marcie Horne and Friends. Marcie has been having some voice problems lately, so it will probably be best if she rests her voice so that she can sing again another day as she so beautifully does! Food will be sold by Hospice of Patrick County and my friends from Concord United Methodist Church will be serving their famous homemade ice cream (check out the new German Chocolate) in a variety of popular flavors. By the way, listen to the local news later this week for the latest "Richard on the Road" feature on t he Concord United Methodist Church's Ice Cream Ministry, titled "Winning Souls to Christ One Scoop at a Time"!
Hey, I'd better get some rest if I plan to make all these events...all of which provide wholesome family entertainment and add fuel to the local enconomy! Don't ever let anyone tell you that there is nothing to do in Patrick County. I know differently!
Until next time, may God bless you with a...
Great day,
Richard
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