The City of Petersburg
Presents
Nostalgiafest 2007
in
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
October 5th, 6th and 7th
THANK YOU
TO THE CITY OF PETERSBURG, AND ALL VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS, PARTICIPANTS, ATTENDEES! WE HAD A GREAT TIME AND EVENT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
We enjoyed a Family Fun, History, Art, Culture, Dining, and Shopping Weekend in Historic Old Towne Petersburg. Here are some pictures (thank you, Ron Roller).
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, October 5, 2007
“A Taste of Friday for the Arts!” 5:30 pm -- 10pm
Enjoy dining and shopping specials and art and musical entertainment on the steets throughout Old Towne. For those of you who haven’t experienced Friday for the Arts! –which is always the 2nd Friday of every month—sample the fun and excitement of Old Towne after dark and get geared up for a fun-filled weekend. For Friday for the Arts! “regulars,” it’s another opportunity to have a great Friday night in Old Towne!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
**Farmers Market (7:00 am – 12:00pm)** “Under the Bridge”
Produce, plants, crafts, baked goods and more…
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11:00 am -- 10:00 pm - Throughout Old Towne
Shops and Restaurants open with dining and shopping specials
Crafts, art, antiques & specialty food vendors
Antique Fire Trucks & Steam Engine Display
Central Virginia Film Institute 3 - 5 pm - "on-the-street" interviews throughout Old Towne with interview screening 8-10 pm at Sycamore Rouge
Displays by: The Historic Petersburg Foundation, The Willcox Watershed Conservancy
The Petersburg and Fort Lee Museums, The Daughters of the American Revolution
The Battersea Foundation
And more… GET DETAILS ON ALL SPECIAL EVENTS HERE
*Music, Music, Music* (see schedule)
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Sunday “Brunch” at Old Towne Restaurants
Everything from Saturday…as well as the display of a hand-crafted 17th century shallop boat used to explore the waterways of Virginia—a Jamestown 2007 Commemorative attraction. (Located on the corner of Market Street and Old Street)
*Music, Music, Music* (see schedule)
Enjoy some ice cream and tour the Old Southside Station.
View the Antique Cars and pick out a favorite.
Shop for antiques or your favorite collectable
Enjoy a show or just listen to the music
Browse the Art Galleries & Artist Displays
Purchase and enjoy some homemade crafts
Listen to the Music on every corner
Don't forget the Kid's Zone & Petting Zoo
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2007 List of Sponsors
The Officers and Board Members of Historic Blandford Cemetery Foundation, Inc.
Invite you to An ‘Afternoon in the Park’ Featuring The Fort Lee Army Band
Saturday October 6, 2007 -- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
At the Bandstand on Memorial Hill, Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia
A choice, one of three free Cemetery Tours 3:00 –3:30 pm
A Fort Lee Ceremonial Band Concert 3:30 – 4:30 pm
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
This is event is free of charge - relax on the grass; bring your chair or blanket / visit www.hbcf.us for more info or email: dsh@hbcf.us
2007 MUSIC & PERFORMERS
Utopia Spa and Art from the Heart
would like to invite you to join us for our
Second Annual "Petersburg High School Art Contest" during Nostalgiafest
Friday 6-9, Saturday 11-3, and Sunday Noon-3. at Utopia Spa's Mini-Spa at
23 W. Old Street, above "Lavender & Lace Bridal Boutique"
This year's contest is
"Portrayals of Petersburg"
Prizes awarded by local judges at 2 pm Sunday
Please come support our local budding "High School Artists" and vote on your favorite piece of artwork!
For more information please call Utopia Spa at 804.732.1234.
