Rockfish Valley Kite Flying Festival (Rockfish Valley Kite Festival)
An AKA Sanctioned Kite Festival
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Date & Location:
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04/09/2011 - 04/10/2011
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Big Field opposite Spruce Creek Park
1368 Rockfish Valley Highway
Nellysford, VA US
(AKA Region 3)
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Activities:
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Description:
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Kite demonstrations and competitions courtesy of members of Richmond Air Force, a professional organization of kite flyers. Some performances are done to music. 2Guys Flying and Jackite bring their kites too. And so should you.
Noon
Unfurling of 1200 square foot flag by children (of all ages) in attendance with playing of star spangled banner.
11 AM and 1 PM free dual line group lessons lasting ½ hour
Stunt kites flown, instructions given and kites can be purchased
Children activities include – free kites and assembly to first 100 children; basket races with parachutes if wind permits
Eastern Star is our fabulous new Richmond food vendor: $6 youth lunch with hotdog or hamburger, French fries and small drink –
NO RAIN DATE
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For additional information contact:
Peter A Agelasto III
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Phone:
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Directions:
Bold Rock Cidery Field across from SPRUCE CREEK PARK, the 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway, 1.3 miles south of Nellysford on RT 151. Turn right on Gelenthorne Loop ( Rt 627) and proceed 1/2 mile. Festival is on big field on the right off Glenthorne Loop (Rt 627) Enter next to Elk Hill Baptist Church
(This is a change from last year but just across the road)
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SPONSORS:
ROCKFISH VALLEY FOUNDATION
check website for updated information www.rockfishvalley.org
434 361 1296; info@rockfishvalley.org
Bold Rock Cidery and Cider Pub, Nelson County Life, RICHMOND AIR FORCE www.richmondairforce.com, 2 Guys Flying & Jackite kites
Also supported by Nelson County Parks and Recreation Department
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