* * * September Events * * *
Featured Events Taking Place In Virginia Labor Day Weekend Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th Septemer 2010
Chesterfield County Fair Midlothian, Virginia August 27th to September 4th
FunkFest
Events and attractions at this years fair include children’s shows, Star Family Circus Show, Chainsaw Artists, Animals from around the World, K9 Show, Miss Chesterfield Pageant, Carnival Rides and fair food and Grandstand entertainment check site for more details.
Shenandoah County Fair Woodstock, Virginia August 27th to September 4th
Shenandoah County Fair
Events and attractions at this years fair include Carolina Camel Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Horseshoe Pitching Contest & Seed Spitting Contest, 4-H/FFA Livestock shows and judging, Modified Truck/Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Harness Racing, carnival rides, sideshows and fair food, Grandstand entertainment includes Gloriana, Edens Edge, Josh Turner, Randy Houser and Uncle Kracker
Lee County Fair Pennington Gap, Virginia September 1st to 4th
Lee County Fair
Events and attractions at this years fair include Beauty Pageant, children’s shows, Horse Roping, Horse Show, Pet Show, Demolition Derby, Karaoke contest and carnival midway.
The Russell County Fair and Horse Show Lebanon, Virginia September 3rd to September 11th
The Russell County Fair and Horse Show
The Russell County Fair and Horse Show is held annually the first week in September at the Russell County Fairgrounds in Castlewood, Virginia. The Russell County Fair features an array of events, something for everyone of any age to enjoy. Events include a carnival, scholarship pageant, horse shows, bull riding, livestock events, horseless cowboy contest, car show, demolition derby, antique tractor pull, truck and modified tractor pull, paintball tournament, pet show, and entertainment showcasing local and nationally known entertainers including country, bluegrass and gospel performances.
Verizon Wireless American Music Festival Virginia Beach, Virginia September 3rd to September 5th
Verizon Wireless American Music Festival
The sounds of rock, jazz, country, blues, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days over Labor Day Weekend at the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival. The largest outdoor music event on the East coast, the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival brings together local, regional, and national acts to play on a gigantic 60-foot wide and 60-foot tall stage on the beach at 5th Street as well as stages in all parks along the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront.
Isle of Wight County Fair Windsor, Virginia September 16th to September 19th
Isle of Wight County Fair
Thursday, September 16th
All Day Events:
•Heritage Arts & Crafts Competition
5:00pm FAIR OPENS TO PUBLIC
*Car Load Night Special $30 per vehicle includes admission and midway tickets for up to 12 person per car. Must be legally seated in vehicles. No passengers in truck beds. v
5pm – 10pm
•Midway (Rides)
•Monster Truck Rides
•Petting Zoo
•Pony Rides
6:00pm (Main Stage) TBA
10:00pm FAIR CLOSES
Friday, September 17th
All Day Events:
•Midway (Rides)
•Monster Truck Rides
•Petting Zoo
11:00am
•Fair Opens
•Senior Citizen Special Admission Rates ($1) until 2pm
•Monster Truck Ride
4:00pm
•Rooster Calling Contest
5:00pm
•Shenandoah Valley Tractor Puller’s Association Mini Tractor Pull,
5:30pm
•4H Cured Ham Contest,
7:00pm
•Bull Riding Competition,
7:30pm
•Honkytonk Highway (Main Stage),
9:00pm
•Fireworks
•The Band Perry (Main Stage)
11:00pm
•Fair Closes
Saturday, September 18th
All Day Events:
•Helicopter Rides
•Midway (Rides)
•Monster Truck Rides
•Petting Zoo
•Pony Rides
9:30am
•Horseshoe Tournament Begins
10:00am
•Fair Opens
11:00am
•4H Market Lamb Show
•Lawn Mower Race Preliminary Run
11:30am
•Antique Tractor Pull
12:00pm
•Corn Hole Tournament (Singles),
12:30pm
•Horse & Mule Competition
1:00pm
•Lawn Mower Race
2:00pm
•4H Goat Show
2:30pm
•Corn Hole Tournament (Doubles)
3:00pm
•Truck & Tractor Pull
4:00pm
•Rooster Crowing Contest
4:30pm
•Livestock Auction
5:00pm
•Silver Street (Main Stage)
7:00pm
•TBA (Main Stage)
•Bull Riding Competition,
9:00pm
•Jason Michael Carroll (Main Stage)
11:00pm
•Fair Closes
Sunday, September 19th
All Day Events:
•Helicopter Rides
•Midway (Rides)
•Monster Truck Rides
•Petting Zoo
•Pony Rides
9:00am
•4H Arrival and Check-in of Goats
10:00am
•ATV Challenge Qualifying
•4H Pygmy Goat Show
12:00pm
•Fair Opens
12:30pm
•ATV Challenge Finals Begin
•Training the Wild Corolla Horses (12:30pm – 1:30pm),
•Hubba Bubba The Clown
1:00pm
•Dairy Goat Show,
2:00pm
•Rooster Crowing Contest
2:25pm
•American Legion Benefit Motorcycle Ride arrives at Fairground
2:30pm
•Past Due (Main Stage)
3:00pm
•Bull Riding Competition Finals
•Talent Show (Isle of Wight's Got Talent)
4:30pm
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•The Kentucky Headhunters (Main Stage)
7:00pm
•Fair Closes
Please note we do not allow pets and coolers inside the fairgrounds.
Glen Allen Day Glen Allen, Virginia September 18th
Glen Allen Day
This will be our 14th Annual Glen Allen Day. This year's theme is "Healthy Lifestyles"
There is entertainment on two stages and activities for all ages. There is a food court, our Custom & Classic Car Show, petting zoo and train rides for the kids, a craft and business fair area and many other activities. For additional information call 804-257-9605 or www.glenallenday.org.
Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. 4th Annual Powwow Surry County, 23883, Virginia September 18th and September 19th Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Annual Powwow
Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. 4th Annual Powwow, September 18-19, 2010
Surry Parks and Recreation Center
205 Enos Farm Drive Hwy 10 at Hwy 31
Surry, Va. 23883
Gates Open at 10am on Sat. & Sun.
Grand Entries at 12noon on Sat. and 1pm on Sun.
MC: John "Blackfeather" Jefferies
Arena Director: Doug Logan
Head Female Dancer: Debora "Little Wing" Moore
Drums: Yough-Ta-Nund/NaMaWoChi
Intertribal Dancing,Arts and Crafts, Native American Cooking, Demonstrations,Storytelling
Admission: General(12toAdult)$5.oo / Seniors(over65)$4.oo /Children(7to11)$2.00 /(6 &under)FREE.
You may contact:
Ed Branch at: (757) 654-9301 / email: branchedward@aol.com (or)
Archie Elliott at (757) 686-8602 / email: a-selliott@cox.net
Sponsored by the: Virginia Nottoway Indian Circle and Square Foundation
Greek Festival-Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg, Virginia September 24th to September 26th Greek Festival-Williamsburg, VA
Celebrate Greek Tradition at the Williamsburg, VA Greek Festival held this year at the Grand NEW Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Savor the best Greek food in the state of Virginia prepared by the lovely ladies of the church. Authenic Greek Food and Pastries including Spanakopita, Tyropita, Pastitsio, Dolmathes, Gryo Sandwiches, Greek Salads, Baklava, Loukoumathes and so much more. Traditional Greek Music and our youngest Greek Dancers providing you with a honored authenic performance.
Raffles, jewelry vendors, Olive Oils and more. Kali Orexi! (Good Appetite!)