The City of Petersburg
Presents
Nostalgiafest 2008
in
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
October 3rd, 4th & 5th
Come enjoy a Family Fun, History, Art, Culture, Dining, and Shopping Weekend in Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
Nostalgiafest 2008 kicks off at 5pm on Friday evening, October 3rd, with the NostalgiaFest 10K Race - 4kRun/Walk. Musical entertainment begins at 5pm on Friday and continues throughout the entire weekend. Over twenty bands will keep the music flowing until 5pm Sunday afternoon (bands include The Drifters, The Embers, The Rotations, Monkey Fist, Redneck Pool Party, Dynamo Hum, Rockfish, The Unnaturals, Knee Deep Funk and more). View the music schedule.
While you are enjoying the music, you’ll have the opportunity to browse and shop among the wide range of crafters, artists and food vendors who fill the streets of Old Towne.
Kids will love the Free Kids Zone (clowns, games, magicians, rides, balloons, petting zoo, prizes, etc.).
Enjoy the Historic Walking Tours and oogle Classic and Specialty Vehicles.
As Petersburg celebrates Nostalgiafest 2008, immerse yourself in the excitement of a City undergoing phenomenal revitalization. Explore the many unique art galleries, antique and specialty shops as well as the restaurants, bistros and coffee houses that dot the historic area. The entire area is joining in the celebration!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, October 3, 2008
NOSTALGIAFEST RUN - new this year! 10 K Race or 4 K Run/Walk. Race starts at 5:00 P.M. Registration and packet pick-up starts at 3:30 P.M. Pre-registered entrants are responsible for packet pick-up on race day. Teams must be pre-registered, no new teams taken on race day.
Sponsored by the Southside Virginia Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), POC: COL Victoria Revilla, phone: (804) 586-5742;
Main Stage - MUSIC KICKS OFF WITH:
5pm-9pm: Red Neck Pool Party
9:30pm – 11:30pm: Dynamo Hum
Saturday, October 4, 2008
1st Annual 16K PADDLE from Petersburg to Hopewell - Sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Appomattox (FOLAR) - get info & register
SCHEDULE TBD FOR OTHER EVENTS
Sunday, October 5, 2008
9:30 a.m. - aspecial church service will be held at Blandford Church, built in 1735
The Rev. Doctor Alexis Fathbruckner of the Washington Street United Methodist Church will be preaching. Light refreshments and tours of the church and cemetery will follow the service. This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Contact: Martha Atkinson (804) 733-2396 for more info.
Sunday “Brunch” at Old Towne Restaurants
Everything from Saturday ... and *Music, Music, Music*
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BOOTH SPACES: $100 / $175 double
Info table $50 / $75 double
