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Floyd, Virginia – an idyllic place where friends are known to gather.
Besides the great places you’ve (maybe) heard of: The wineries, art studios and galleries, musical venues including the Floyd Country Store, the restaurants, quaint B&Bs, and specialty shops including Schoolhouse Fabrics, The Harvest Moon and The Bread Basket…you may want to steal away to somewhere lesser known: Hikers and outdoorsmen, especially fishermen and hunters enjoy gathering in our pristine mountains to share the seasons. You and your friends may pursue nature to see our blessed Blue Ridge Mountains… take the opportunity to find a campsite and a friendly fire. Water adventures are available in several areas of the County, like along the Little River. Parks, pull-offs and vistas are plentiful, plus our Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve. With the colors of fall will come the “leaf peepers” and others with a sense of spontaneity. Pack a picnic lunch and follow the road where it takes you. Wintertime may be mild, but the sense of community here will warm your heart. Make your special Floyd times memorable, and share with friends what is fulfilling. Special events and lots of ideas at www.floydcountyvirginia.org. *A NEW user interface is up and running which gives easier access and even more usefulness. FREE LISTINGS for businesses organizations and events.
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Featured in this issue..
Fall -Winter 2012/2013
Volume Five • Second Issue
A Local Business Getting it Done...
Rorrer Well Drilling, Inc ..................................................................... page 5 Represented on front cover - Cover photo by Shannon Ainsley
Shopping and Services in Floyd...
Discover what Floyd County Virginia has to Offer! ....................... page 10 Education & Conservation
13th Annual Green Living and Energy Expo - AECP .................... page 12 Fall Entertainment
Open Air Shakespeare NRV / Sinkland Farms ............................. page 18 One-Room Schoolhouse Restored
Double Springs School is a Special Piece of Floyd History .......... page 22 Floyd County in Pictures
Local Historical Society Pens New Book ...................................... page 27 Festivals, Shows & Open Houses
Calendar of Events for Fall / Winter 2012-2013 ........................... page 28 Featured Charity/Foundation
On the Cover
Dalton’s Auto Restoration LLC
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Oak Haven Lodge Comfortable & Affordable Overnight Accommodations • (540) 745-5716 323 Webbs Mill Road N Floyd, VA 24091 www.OakHavenLodge.com
Beegle Landscaping & Lawn Care Quality Landscape Design & Installations Full Service Property Maintenance Renovations & New Construction
Giving Others a CHANCE ............................................................ page 30 540-745-6507 • www.beegleland.com Featured Floyd Venue
Floyd Country Store Comes to Life on Friday Night ..................... page 40 Love Antiques?
Tractors and Cars and Cycles - Oh My! ....................................... page 46 Things to Do in Floyd
Floyd Oktoberfest at Chantilly Farm ............................................. page 52 FLOYD VIRGINIA Team David & Gaynell Larsen, Ad Sales & Edits Dee Wallace, Senior Editor • Storywriter Melissa Thompson, Rina van Blerk Compilation Luis Garcia, Amber Ingram Graphic Design Rob Cluxton, Distribution
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A Local Business Getting It Done Rorrer Well Drilling is an excellent choice for your resi- “The desire of Across-the-Way/FloydFest was to provide dential, commercial, agricultural or other needs. When a clean and pure source for water and to decrease bottle making your selection for a well drilling company, consider consumption and waste. There were several benefits we many factors, not only the cost. RWD is licensed, certified could see in pursuing this…our purposes were in tandem, and insured to do the job you have in mind. They are well to have this wonderful addition to the site that advanced
familiar with the geology in our area, and have a great rep- our green vision for sustainability and to provide free water to festival-goers.” utation for providing quality service in a timely manner. AtWP/FloydFest partnered with Klean Kanteen® to drill For this feature story, I wanted to find a satisfied customer a well as an on-site source for water and as a feed for a who could explain the benefits of choosing to contract water/refill station. Klean Kanteen created the first stainwith Rorrer Well Drilling. As it turned out, I only had to less steel bottle designed for personal hydration. The walk “Across the Way” to speak with the always-inspiring company helped to underwrite the cost of the well, and Linda Devito of AtWP: produced stainless steel “pints” for the beer garden and larger bottles for filling at the watering station. “This was one way, over the past 5 years, that we have Across-the-Way Productions, Inc. has its offices in Floyd and they create, design and execute one-of-a-kind LIVE events. “…At AtWP we believe in the transformative potential of music and celebration and are dedicated to the art of the outdoor festival.” Combining artistic instinct with detailed planning
been able to “take it to the next level””, Devito said, related to their progress toward greening FloydFest. I commented that the decision to employ RWD services and to provide the refill station must reinforce the good feelings that FloydFest attendees have toward the event and the organization.
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which she continued the thought, “Almost everybody we
While speaking of Roger Pauley, field manager for Rorrer Well Drilling, Linda and I agreed that “he’s Floyd County” (there are some criteria for that distinction, although they may differ largely, depending upon whom you ask). In our Fall/Winter 2011-2012 issue, we recounted some of the history of his family’s water well drilling business, from 1875 ‘til the time he joined Eric Rorrer (President) and RWD in 2007. Linda was quick to praise the work of Rorrer Well Drilling, related to a project that AtWP wanted to accomplish at the FloydFest venue. “They did a fantastic job,” Linda said, “they met with us, talked about what we needed, and provided a great service which was pretty much turnkey”. 6
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work with, trying to keep our $$ local, has been just great. It is really appreciated when they do the best they can for us and work with us so well”. After we named off a nearly endless list of such businesses from around the area, we agreed that endeavors like the water project and FloydFest, for over a decade now, just simply couldn’t happen without them. “We haven’t forgotten”, Linda said. “It’s really wild, the way things are here” of the good spirit of Floyd, whether of businesses or of individuals. “People see and feel what is different and pleasing about this place. That’s what we’ve tried to do at FloydFest – to replicate what is in Floyd year-round at our site…the spirit and the cooperation. People love it. It’s a community for 4-1/2 days.”
For Floyd County… Klean Kanteen®, Founded in 2003, Chico, CA - The founders of Klean Kanteen were concerned about the environmental and health impacts of widespread plastic use. Klean Kanteen was created to promote health, sustainability and environmental awareness. A refillable Klean Kanteen® bottle made from 18/8, food-grade stainless steel is a safe, eco-friendly alternative to plastic and lined aluminum bottles.
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The Story of FloydFest’s Water Steel Pints - The steel pints are used exclusively in the beer garden and have helped reduce the overall amount of trash produced at the festival by about 25% per person. With more than 15,000 attendees, that’s a big impact! Roger Pauley, field manager for Rorrer Well Drilling fills up at the water station. “The water from this well is way above average.” “Iron in the water is a big issue with wells in Floyd County but this well doesn’t have that. The water is very clean tasting.” Festival-goers also love the fact that it comes out of the well ice cold.
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Roger Pauley sits on top of the well that is the water source for the Klean Kanteen refill station. Rorrer Well - With about 15,000 people at the festival, the refill stations are busy but the pumps were designed for high volume usage and the water pressure is always good. It takes just a few seconds to fill a 40oz Klean Kanteen, or other large container, so lines rarely ever occur. Rorrer drilled the 700-foot well in March of 2011. The well is just over 6 inches in diameter and holds 1.4 gallons per foot. The water stops about 88 feet below ground level, which means the well holds about 857 gallons. As the level in the well goes down, the aquifers that feed it refill the well at a rate of 15 gallons per minute. Water Testing – Some have concerns about nitrates in well water. They want their free water to be safe! Not to worry, the water in this well was tested extensively for biological and chemical contaminants including lead and E.Coli. Continue on page 14...
Surrounded by peaceful woods and beautiful mountain landscapes, the Woodberry Inn is indeed a retreat into tranquility. 16 comfortably furnished rooms equipped with 1 queen or 2 full beds, private bath, TV with 50+ channels and WIFI. Pet friendly rooms. The Woodberry Inn Restaurant serves a delicious variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and wraps, entrees and desserts. The full service bar serves a popular assortment of beers, wines, hard cider and mixed drinks. Call or visit our website for current information on our hours and specials.
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Supporting local can mean many things. For some of us it means supporting local merchants in our home town. For others it’s about buying food that is grown within 100 miles of home , and for many of us it’s about purchasing what is produced in our home state or at the very least, what is produced in our own country. At Green Label Organic we believe it is the spirit of intention that defines what we think and feel is “LOCAL”. Today it may be a locally grown potato, tomorrow it may be an organic cotton T-shirt sewn in North Carolina or a classic guitar made in Kalamazoo. They are each locally made and carry with them a certain authenticity.
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Supporting our local economy or what has become known as locavorism, is a movement that is taking shape without any defined organizers. It is coming from the heart. It is rising up from within. Some say it’s a reaction to the “big box” store mentality that has taken over our communities and that may be somewhat true, but we believe it is more a realization that we are losing touch with who we really are and where we came from. We yearn for healthy food, artisan quality, and the rejuvenation of Main Street. We want to look out for one another and help preserve our way of life. Simply stated, we are becoming more and more conscious about the choices we make. When we pick up something to buy we are re-learning and re-thinking about where it came from and what it took to produce it and get it here. At this point, the simple act of thinking before acting is a huge positive.
At Green Label Organic we act locally in as many ways as possible to produce our clothing and operate our small business. We take particular pride that all of our clothing is produced in the USA. Much of the manufacturing process takes place within 125 miles of our “headquarters” here in Floyd. From the very beginning one of our goals was to help employ some of the local textile workers here in the South who had lost their jobs to off-shoring. That, along with our commitment to organic cotton, organic farming, and sending positive, fun messages about environmental sustainability has lead us to create and operate our company, where we work every day to align people, the planet and profits. We encourage all of you to “think globally, act locally”, however you define it for your selves. Thank you for supporting local whenever possible. Rain and George Lipson www.GreenLabel.com - (540) 745-6161
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w h r at Flo e v o c s i yd D County Virginia has to offer! Recent Listings at online directory www.floydcountyvirginia.org The Farmer’s Market
Floyd Learning Center
Fall 2012 Classes in Floyd County Floyd Farmers Market operates throughout the summer and into the fall on Saturday mornings from 8 am until noon. All producers are from Floyd or adjacent counties and they make available a great line-up of seasonal vegetables and fruits, locallyraised meat and eggs, cut flowers, artisan-bread made with organic ingredients and artisan cheese and dairy from our local farmstead creamery. The Market is located in the heart of downtown Floyd right across from the Floyd Country Store and directly next door to Red Rooster Coffee Roasting Co, roasting and brewing fair-trade coffee on premises. The Saturday morning market follows the Friday evening Artisans Market and both are held under the Community Market Pavilion, a timber-frame structure build with sustainably-harvested wood and built though local donations and craftsmen. OUR MISSION: To create a vibrant, regionally unique market and gathering place where the public connects with local farmers, artisans and other producers, thereby fostering community support of sustainable agriculture and the local rural economyNow part of the Floyd Experience!
Your GED Can Be the Key… Education toward your future and the life that you’ve been dreaming of. Floyd Learning Center • GED Preparation Monday/Wednesday: 10am - Noon Tuesday/Thursday 10am - Noon Tuesday/Thursday 6-8pm Willis Elementary School • GED Preparation Tuesday/Thursday 6-8pm Floyd Learning Center Career and Computer Preparation Thursday: 12:30-2:30pm
Our store features imported clothing, home decor and jewelry from around the world including India, Indonesia and Nepal. Also in the mix is Roger Gupta Photography and Fine Art by Pam Helm. We offer a selection of our imported bags, backpacks, clothing and tapestries Located in the Station 203 S. Locust Street, Suite M www.wickermonkeymama.com www.facebook.com/aLittleMonkeyBusiness 10
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A sweet little artisan Bakery specializing in organic craft breads, bagels, cupcakes and more! We are now open to the public in our retail location; we continue to provide custom breads and baked goods for commercial accounts. Located behind the Winter Sun Building, across the parking lot from El Charro. We are open Fridays 10am-4pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. 109 Old Hensley Rd. • Floyd, Virginia 24091 (540) 558-9395
Frog Hollow Pottery
Registration Dates October 15-19 & November 19-23 Call the NRCC’s office of transitional programs today to get the information you need. $10 will cover your 4 week session. *There is an opportunity to waive the cost if you qualify. Sign up by calling 540-745-5009. Please leave a message and one of our teachers will contact you.
Andrew’s Place
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We are Becky and Bill Bess and we lost our firstborn son Andrew in a car crash. Only by turning to God did we make it through that difficult time. Our camp is a faith-based retreat for teenagers and children who have lost a loved one. Our mission is to surround them with our love and God’s healing love and help them through this difficult time. We offer a variety of activities in a beautiful natural setting in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia. AndrewsPlaceCamp.com Bill & Becky Bess • camp directors
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“Our interest in ceramics developed while touring the traditional potteries in North Carolina in the late ‘60s while in graduate school”. Currently, Ron’s work consists of functional stoneware and non-functional decorative raku vessels. Susan’s work focuses on decorative items for the home and garden. 917 Harvestwood Road • Floyd, VA 24091 Ron & Susan Sutterer • 540-745-8999 Email: rsutterer@swva.net
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The Blue Ridge Restaurant is one of the notable landmarks associated with our little town in Floyd County. The eatery is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the customer is provided a consistent and satisfying dining experience. The wait staff serves the bustling meal crowds with care.
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The Association of Energy Conservation Professionals (AECP) is having its 13th annual Green Living and Energy Expo in the Special Events Center at the Roanoke Civic Center on November 2 and 3, 2012 - 10-6 Friday and 10-4 on Saturday. Admission to the event is free. The purpose of the Expo is to provide educational opportunities to the general public that highlight why it is important to save energy and then show people how this can be done in their home and/ or business. This is accomplished through several exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops that showcase energy conservation, energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy and sustainability. Exhibits include water conservation, natural resource management, weatherization, solar energy, wind power, alternative fueled vehicles, geothermal heating and cooling, indoor air quality, energy efficient products and services, building science, energy efficient mortgages, green products, sustainable forestry, Energy Star, land conservation, energy efficient lighting, sustainable agriculture, local food, bee-keeping, health and wellness and much more. Over the last 12 years many organizations and businesses from Floyd have participated as exhibitors and have helped sponsor the event. National Property Inspections, Blue Ridge Yurts, Builderscrete, Wall Residences and Wall Construction, Seven Springs Farm, Direct Connect Solar and Electric, Natural Awakenings Magazine, Green Label Organic, The Distinctive Landscape, Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, and the Green Power Company have all participated at one time or another.
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Jason Crolley (29) and Megan Clontz (25) said they love their Steel Pints... “The cup is a great souvenir, “ said Crolley, “and we definitely would not have brought any bottled water with us if we’d known about the refill station.”
FloydFest and Sustainability Floyd Fest Sustainability Coordinator Anne Bedarf (center) sifts through an incoming truck load of compost with her team. “The problem isn’t apathy,” she said. “People just need and want to know what to do. They’re so thankful and willing to help when you have a system set up for them.” She explained that when the festival first introduced Klean Kanteen Steel Pints last year, she wasn’t sure if festival goers would embrace the change. After the first day, they knew they’d made the right decision as they saw a huge reduction in trash and event goers loved the cups, to the point of buying so many as souvenirs that they sold out by the third day of the event. Lauren Kate Hurlocker and her friend Dylan Wicker, both 12, are two member of the brand new Junior Green Team… [they spend] most of their time in the Children’s Universe helping sort waste into cans labeled Landfill, Compost and Recycling. “This is my fifth year at Floyd fest and I really wanted to help,” said Lauren. “I want to help so we don’t have as much trash, for a cleaner earth. It’s really important to save more and re-use more.”
Minouche Holcomb (32) from Asheville, NC works for a brewery and said, “The cup is a great idea. I love the fact that I’m not drinking out of plastic.” Shown here enjoying a show at the Virginia Folklife Workshop Porch stage with her husband, Matt is Minouche and their 5-year-old son Finn. The Green Team has a total of seven staff members and 70 volunteers who do everything from help guide people on which bin to throw their waste into, to hauling, sorting and beginning the composting process. Last year 57% of all the waste generated at the festival was composted and the amount of trash produced went down by about 25% per person.
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Located at the intersection of Double Springs Rd. (670) and Stonewall Rd. (612) in Floyd County north of Town.
While there were dozens and
Mrs. Vest taught school in this
dozens of one-room school-
county for 37 years until retiring
houses in Floyd County at
from Check Elementary (35 years
some point in it’s history,
in the same classroom). During
Double Springs One-Room
the two years before her CES ten-
Schoolhouse is the only one
ure, she taught at Double Springs
which has been restored to
and then at Terry’s Fork. “We rode
its near-original state and is
the bus”, she said, “the teachers
open to the public. Double and workers and children… I taught all subjects to all Springs School was renovat- seven grades, and the older students helped the younger ed during the years between ones”. 1992 and 1996 by former owner Mason Whitenack, with “A Gideon Bible was presented to me when I started some guidance by Dorothy “Dot” Vest (now deceased) teaching – we read it and used it in the classroom. Each who taught there in the 30s.
morning began with a devotional-like session, which was
Now, the school and the acre-plus it sits on are owned by student-led, if they wanted to.” According to Vest, the Tim and Gennell Vest. Tim is nephew to Dorothy Vest and Gideon Bible is still in a filing case at CES, just as she left he explains how the school is special to him: “She helped it upon her retirement. to fix the school to its current condition. My dad and most About Double Springs Schoolhouse, she said the restoraall of his brothers and sisters – there were thirteen of them, tion has preserved the school – “It’s not very different from and twelve of the thirteen attended there. I just didn’t want what it was”. Furniture was purchased from school sales to see anything happen to it – we enjoy the history there and she contributed maps and such to keep that old-timey and want to preserve it for others”.
feel. Mrs. Vest described how things were: “The chil-
Luis Garcia, graphics designer for FLOYD VIRGINIA dren got water from a spring – they dipped it out clear and featured photographer Shannon Ainsley of Always and cold. Mr. Chester Whitenack kept it cleaned out and & Forever Photo visited the school for a tour by Tim and fenced from cattle. We kept our lunches and milk cool by two former teachers Diana (Lawrence) Wimmer and opening the windowsill partially and letting a bit of snow Catherine (Link) Vest:
surround… soup would be warmed in water heated on the
It was explained that this very special piece of Floyd pot-belly stove.” history served students from the area through the 7th “One time, I didn’t dismiss the children until nearly dark grade- there is a bell in a tower which would call the because my clock had stopped and I lost track of time – it children to come to school. Mrs. Wimmer, who taught was an hour or two later than it should have been”. during the last full school year at
Current
owner
of
Double
Double Springs, said she taught Springs Schoolhouse Tim Vest all grades 2 through 7 and that wishes to paint the school
there was a different text book for during summertime of 2013,
each grade level. Back then, the but such a large project could
use helping hands. If you would like to offer physical read from the Bible, notably the labor or other help, contact Psalms, and sing. Tim at 540-651-4354. students would arrive at school,
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History of Floyd County Told Through Vintage Images-
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The Floyd County Historical Society was formed in 1976. Incorporated in 2004, the society maintains a museum and archive at the former Ridgemont Hospital building in Floyd. The first floor is handicap accessible. Call for special tours to set an appointment. Walking Tour Maps available for $1.00. Floyd County Historical Society 2013 Calendars “Post Offices of Floyd County” will be available on or around October 1, 2012.
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4pm activities/7pm concert DecembeRadio Call for hours 6th Annual Silent Auction and Membership Dinner 10 am - 4 pm Floyd Harvest Festival & County Fair 6:30 pm Hoppy Vaughan in concert 10 am - 2 pm Fall Rabies Clinic 1 pm Blue Ridge Music Festival Benefit Ferrum Rescue 6 pm - 8 pm Hotel Floyd Concert Series at the Floyd Country Store 7 pm - 9:30 pm Romeo & Juliet 9 am - 5 pm Annual Floyd Women's Club Arts and Crafts Festival 9 am - 5 pm Old Church Gallery Quilters Guild Quilt Show 12 pm - 5 pm Annual Floyd Women's Club Arts and Crafts Festival 12 pm - 5 pm Old Church Gallery Quilters Guild Quilt Show 6 pm - 8 pm Hotel Floyd Concert Series at the Floyd Country Store Call for hours "Portrait of Floyd" Exhibit in Breezeway Gallery Call for hours Curated Exhibition in Hayloft Gallery 7:30 pm Kandinsky Trio 11 am - 5 pm Fall Open House with Dog town Pizza 2 pm - 7 pm Oktoberfest 6 pm - 8 pm Hotel Floyd Concert Series at the Floyd Country Store 5 pm - 8 pm Artists Reception 7:30 pm The Floyd Radio Show 11 am - 5 pm Black Dog Wine & Music Festival Weekend 10 am - 5 pm Art on the Parkway Hotel Floyd Concert Series at the Floyd Country Store 6 pm - 8 pm 12 pm - 1 pm Lunch-N-Learn: The Path of Yeast Resistance 10 am - 5 pm 8th Annual Indian Summer Days 7:30 pm Old Time Country Dance w/ Whitetop Mountain Band 11 am - 5 pm Floyd Oktoberfest Hotel Floyd Concert Series at the Floyd Country Store 6 pm - 8 pm 10 am - 5 pm 39th Blue Ridge Institute Folklife Festival 11 am - 5 pm Halloween Open House 11 am - 5 pm Halloween Open House 1 pm - 4 pm Halloween KidFest 10 am - 6 pm 13th Annual Green Living & Energy Expo 7 pm Tales of Suspense Dinner Theater (reservations suggested) 10 am - 4 pm 13th Annual Green Living & Energy Expo Call for hours Pet Adoption Day Tales of Suspense Dinner Theater (reservations suggested) 7 pm 7:30 pm The Floyd Radio Show 10:30 am Fallen Hero's of Floyd Ceremony 3 pm Veteran's Day Parade 12 pm - 1 pm Lunch-N-Learn: Nature's 911 11 am - 5 pm Harvest Soup & Wine 10 am - 5 pm Fall 2012 Studio Tour 11 am - 5 pm Thanksgiving Open House 11 am - 5 pm Thanksgiving Open House 11 am - 5 pm Black Friday Recovery 12 pm - 5 pm Fall 2012 Studio Tour 3 pm Annual Christmas Parade Call for information Madrigal Dinner 5 pm - 8 pm 18th Annual Winterfest 10 am - 5 pm 18th Annual Winterfest 12 pm - 4 pm Holiday Open House 3 pm Snow/Rain Date for Christmas Parade 7:30 pm The Floyd Radio Show 12 pm - 4 pm Holiday Open House 11 am - 5 pm Holly Days 4 pm - 7 pm German Christmas Cocktail Call for hours Annual Youth & Students Exhibit at the Jax 11 am - 5 pm Holiday Open House 11 am - 5 pm Holiday Open House 12 pm - 1 pm Lunch-N-Learn: Who? Me? Stressed? 7:30 pm New Years Eve Dance w/the Dry Hill Draggers 7:30 pm The Floyd Radio Show 7:30 pm The Floyd Radio Show 7:30 pm The Floyd Radio Show 7:30 pm The Floyd Radio Show
Location
Chantilly Farm The Jacksonville Center for the Arts 4-H and Extension Office Grounds The Pine Tavern Restaurant Pavilion Various locations Crossroads Ruritan Building Ferrum The Floyd Country Store Sinkland Farms Floyd County High School Floyd Elementary School Floyd County High School Floyd Elementary School The Floyd Country Store The Jacksonville Center for the Arts The Jacksonville Center for the Arts The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Foggy Ridge Cider AmRhein's Wine Cellar The Floyd Country Store The Jacksonville Center for the Arts The Floyd Country Store Chateau Morrisette Winery Mountain Meadows Farm The Floyd Country Store Healing Tree Wellness Center Mountain Meadow Farm The Floyd Country Store Chantilly Farm The Floyd Country Store Ferrum College Foggy Ridge Cider Blacksnake Meadery The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Roanoke Civic Center Chateau Morrisette Winery Roanoke Civic Center PetSmart, Christiansburg, VA Chateau Morrisette Winery Floyd Country Store Zion Lutheran Cemetary Maberry Funeral Home Healing Tree Wellness Center AmRhein's Wine Cellar Visit 16hands.com Villa Appalaccia Winery Foggy Ridge Cider Blacksnake Meadery Visit 16hands.com Downtown Floyd Chateau Morrisette Winery The Jacksonville Center for the Arts The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Chateau Morrisette Winery Downtown Floyd Floyd Country Store Chateau Morrisette Winery AmRhein's Wine Cellar The Jacksonville Center for the Arts The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Foggy Ridge Cider Blacksnake Meadery Healing Tree Wellness Center Floyd Country Store Floyd Country Store Floyd Country Store Floyd Country Store Floyd Country Store
Contact Information
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Giving Others a CHANCE Chance Harman Memorial Fund & Classic January 5, 2013 will mark the 6th Annual Chance Harman Classic at Floyd County High School. CHMF Totals: As of Summer 2012 the Chance Harman Memorial Fund has given out 26 scholarships to local high school students resulting in $46,500 and has donated $45,000 to Duke Medical Center for cancer research!
In honor of a young boy of Floyd County who battled cancer of the brain (see Chance’s Story here and online at www.chanceharman.org) , there is now each year a gathering of the community, plus a showcasing of basketball teams from local, private and prep schools who participate in the Classic. According to Dustin Hollandsworth, director of Chance Harman Memorial Fund (CHMF), “We came up with this idea shortly after Chance passed away. We really wanted a way to give back to the community that rallied behind Chance while he was sick. Brian [Harman, Chance’s dad and Floyd
Best in the Nation!
County High School’s Varsity Boys Basketball Coach] was talking to Radford High School’s Basket-
The CHMF welcomes some of the best high school players in the nation to the Classic this year! Andrew Wiggins from Huntington Prep is the number one high school junior in the nation. There will also be several other highly ranked kids at the classic.
ball Coach, Rick Cormany…Rick suggested holding a Classic in Chance’s name. [We thought it]
“Everyone is wanting to make sure that Chance’s memory lives on”… Dad Brian is thankful if the research and developments of Pediatric Cancer Research affords families more time with their children.
would give up a home game and come participate in the event. 4 out of the 6 teams responded and
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Please let us know if you would be interested in helping with the tournament or dinner this year.
was a great idea which would serve as a way to give back to the community. In January 2008, we held our first annual Chance Harman Classic. We sent out the invite to every school in the district. We told each school that they would receive a $1500.00 scholarship in memory of Chance if they we were able to have 4 games. Since then we have grown to 18 teams with 9 games all in one day! This year’s Classic will feature the Number one Junior in the Nation from Canada, Andrew Wiggins, who plays for Huntington Prep out of Huntington, West Virginia.” The Chance Harman Classic features a BBQ Dinner and a Silent Auction. Hollandsworth states that the auction has featured some very nice items in the past and continues to be a highlight of the event: “Last year we had a raffle with a Chance to win a 2012 Dodge Challenger. We are planning something really big for the 10th year in 2017! For this year’s classic, we are working on bringing in a very talented celebrity to perform the national anthem along with some NFL alumni to interact
Get your “Giving others a CHANCE” wristbands now! $3 for one or $5 for two. Contact dustin@ chanceharman.org to get yours today!
with everyone”. It is the desire of CHMF to grow the fund. “Over the past 5 years we have been able to provide 26 scholarships to local high school seniors and donate just shy of $50,000 to Duke Medical Center for Pediatric Cancer Research. With the ideas of creating a few more events and teaming up with
There are four levels of sponsorship for the Chance Harman Classic 2013. They are $50 Free Throw, $125 Lay Up, $250 Slam Dunk and $500 Game Winner. If you have any questions please call 540-230-7562.
some organizations like the Washington Redskins, we hope to continue to grow, to fund scholarships and donate to Cancer Research. During the past 5 years, they have developed a vaccine for the type of Cancer that Chance had. Chance took chemotherapy while he was at Duke. [We want to continue to support] that kind of progress -- we are hoping that the next five years will bring us one step closer to a cure!
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Chance Wesley Harman Story:
He was swollen and he needed a little assistance at first with all the every-
Chance was born October 22, 2002 a healthy normal little boy. He was day needs. Considering he just had major brain surgery he did really well very bright and advanced in learning. He was like a sponge taking every- though. The nurses and doctors couldn’t believe how well he recovered. thing in. He was potty trained at 18 months of age and learned to walk and He stayed in ICU for about a week, each day making more progress. talk at an early age. He was always inquisitive about how things worked Chance even spoke when he first came out of surgery and asked for and why they worked that way, always eager to learn more. Chance was something to eat. God is truly amazing. very active in sports and his hand and eye coordination was unbelievable. Chance was diagnosed with a rare form of a medulloblastoma childhood He was a normal active little boy. He loved any type of sport and loved brain tumor, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT). This was conplaying outside.
firmed by several doctors. This form of malignant cancer has a dismal
One mid-October morning in 2006, Chance began vomiting. He was prognosis in young children. Children less than 3 years of age have a diagnosed with a stomach bug which had been going around. For the less than 10% survival rate, and unfortunately this type of tumor is usunext five or six days he acted normal running around and playing with his ally diagnosed in children less than 2 years of age. Chance’s cancer had sister. Then he would wake up and begin vomiting all day again, he con- metastasized (spread) to one other location on the left side of the brain tinued this pattern for about two months. He would just vomit all day once and he also had two spots on the spine. The main tumor was 3cm by 5cm. a week. It was like he just had a stomach bug. The pediatricians said it The small spot on the left side was the size of a dime. The spots on the was the bug lingering. He was diagnosed with strep throat throughout this spine were the size of the end of an ink pen and the other the size of your period. When he had been diagnosed with strep earlier, he would vomit all pinky. The doctors really never gave Chance a survival rate, but there day until his antibiotics would kick in.
had been new research on this type of particular tumor, which showed
Finally, in late November, Chance saw a gastrologist. The gastrologists a 70% survival rate for children over 3 years of age with this particular ran a couple of tests (barium swallow, and endoscopy), nothing showed as treatment. being abnormal. He also ran a CT-Scan on his head. The CT-scan deter- Chance then took his battle with this tumor to Duke just two days later afmined that Chance had a brain tumor. The gastrologist said that Chance ter being released from ICU in Norfolk. Chance’s oncologists Dr. G. said had a large tumor located on the right side of the brain close to his ven- Chance was fighting a monster, but to be hopeful and positive. He would tricle. The doctors had discussed he would need surgery to remove it do everything in his power to provide the best health care. Chance’s proright away. They had scheduled surgery the next Monday (it was currently tocol was six weeks of radiation to the brain and spine, then six weeks off Thurs. Dec. 14th, 2006).
to recover and then followed by 4 months of high-dose chemotherapy with
The first operation was on January 2, 2007 and they did a wonderful job. stem cell rescue. The surgery didn’t go as well as we hoped but the surgeon did all he Chance began telling his parents that God was healing him and also told could at that time. Chance’s blood was completely turned over and the them before he went to be with God that God had healed him. On July risk was too great to go any further with tumor removal (in other words, 6, 2007 God completely healed Chance; he went to be with the Lord at Chance’s blood supply was completely replaced and any further surgery 12:00. Prayers were answered and Chance was no longer suffering. would increase the risk of losing him on the operating table). The first Chance has won; he is a winner, now we all have to praise God, live life surgery lasted eight hours. It seemed like an eternity. Chance recovered right to see Chance again one day. Don’t forget, Chance is healed, he is from surgery well.
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looking at beds, slab finely finish each piece – they’ve been pleased with a “green” oil finstools, tables, cutting ish that they use by a company out of North Carolina which uses and FROM THANKSGIVING 2011: back: Bert Early, Shay Williams, Alder Burnett-Holliday, Maebel Johnson, Caleb Johnson, Abe Goorskey front: Corinne Graefe, Bill Graefe, Jason Banks, Josiah Banks
boards, wall slabs and recycles local materials- it really shows off the essence of the natural more… I was looking wood, is non-toxic and water resistant. They find their inspiration from
for a piece which would be like a tall end table, and Corinne directed me each tree, each piece of wood, including those with flaws, which they to Chic’s Antiques, one of the stores which carry their work. I’m sure I see as “character”. Obviously, the Graefes love what they do and apwould have been welcome to place a custom order as well, as many peo- preciate their customers, whether new or returning. ple do. Corinne said, “We’re getting and keeping a lot of local customers- Besides her appreciation for local customers and local materials, whether drive-bys or those who find us as part of the Floyd Artisan Trail; Corinne was sure to mention the local labor they employ. 34
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AMERICA’S ENERGY REVOLUTION
In the Spring 2012 issue we talked about how the lack of a coherent National That is enough to power over 13 million homes. Because utilities are retiring Energy Policy has resulted in a haphazard approach to energy conservation coal fired plants and replacing them with natural gas and clean renewables, and efficiency improvements. In this issue we are going to talk about the carbon emissions from power plants have gone DOWN for the first time in “hidden” revolution that is taking place all over America as individuals, busi- years. Utilities executives have seen the future and are adding wind, solar, bio nesses, and the federal government move forward while politicians stand still and squabble amongst themselves. BUSINESSES have realized that being energy efficient saves them (and you) money. Major retailers like IKEA, Costco and Target are installing large solar systems on their box stores to offset power usage. Wal-Mart’s relentless focus on reducing costs has now zeroed in on energy efficiency as their next priority. Over 100 Wal-Mart stores in California now have solar systems and the
mass and geothermal to their generation portfolios and finding that these “new”
technologies are helping to offset their base load and increase grid stability. COMMUNITY SOLAR is one of the most exciting new trends in renewable power generation. It’s a fact that most homeowners are not able to install a solar system on their roof to power their home. The roof may be shaded or facing the wrong direction or the upfront costs may be too high. Folks who rent their home or apartment are in the same situation but Community Solar
is coming to the rescue. This innovative concept allows people to purchase company plans to have over 1000 solar powered stores by 2020. Grimway an “energy share” of a large solar farm and enjoy the cost benefits of having Farms, one of the largest carrot producers in the world is installing mega- their own solar system without having to install it themselves. If they move or watt sized solar arrays to power processing operations. Zoto’s International, a
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and progress in all areas of renewable energy. As systems become larger and more common, costs are decreasing and reliability is increasing. Over 100,000 jobs have been created in the renewable energy field and each new installation brings the potential for more jobs. Individuals, businesses and the government are investing in America’s clean energy future today! THANK A UTILITY WORKER: Back in June the “Derecho” blew thru and shut down large swaths of the utility grid. The electricity we take for granted was suddenly gone for days. Utility linemen (and women) from all over the country worked endless hours in blazing temperatures to restore our power. It is a tough job but they got it done under very challenging conditions. Next time you see a utility worker, take a moment to thank them for their hard work and dedication. The author, David Zachow is a Master Electrician who lives in Floyd County. His company Direct Connect Solar & Electric installs renewable energy systems that generate electricity for homes and businesses. www.directconnectsolar.com • 540-267-4945
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Floyd Country Store Comes to Life on Friday Night -- By Bob Ruegsegger; Adapted for use by FLOYD VIRGINIA The Town of Floyd — population 425, elevation 2,493 feet — perches near the The Floyd Country store has a lunch counter that offers fresh soups, salads and top an Appalachian mountain crest near the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway on Route sandwiches in addition to ice cream and pastries. Penny candies, apothecary 8 in Floyd County, Virginia. items and old time soaps round out an inventory to re-create the offerings of an Floyd lies near the eastern end of The Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music old fashioned general store. Trail, that winds through Southwestern Virginia from Rocky Mount to Galax and “The folks who own the store are really strong in our community here,” said Bristol — and on to points farther west. This serpentine trail meanders through David Wood, who managed the Store until recently. “Floyd is not a well-to-do ten counties and highlights the region’s unique musical heritage. community. For the people who live here, it’s hard to come by their dollar,” he Folks who visit this isolated mountain community say that it’s comparable to step- noted. “We don’t want to charge our customers too much. We don’t want money ping back in time. It offers a sense of coming back home. The majority of visitors to stand in the way of folks coming here. We do our best to keep our admission come to town for the music, especially the bluegrass and old-time genres, offered costs down.” at the Floyd Country Store. Admission for the Friday Night Jamboree is five dollars. That includes an hour In recent years, local high school kids and college students from Virginia Tech, of gospel music and two hours of flat footing to old-time music. While there is a Radford University, and Ferrum College have been flocking to the Country Store deliberate effort to keep the price of admission affordable for local folks, modest and enthusiastically participating in the dancing — called flat footing — at the compensation for the bands is also a consideration. Friday Night Jamboree. “These folks play for the love of the music. We want to make sure that they can “The Floyd Country Store is the main attraction here — really. We have the jamat least cover their gas money and buy something to eat with what we pay them boree every Friday night- the place really comes to life,” said Stacy Hylton, desk for the night,” explained Wood. clerk at the Hotel Floyd. “There’s music. There’s dancing. There’s food. There’s fellowship in there. When you walk through the doors, you start tapping your The Friday night Jamboree is not the only musical offering these days. The store feet.”
provides free musical events on Saturday and Sunday afternoons as well as
Thirty years ago, before the advent of the super tractor supply stores, the Floyd Country Store was an old farm store where local folks bought farming implements and feed. It was a simple hometown kind of place where folks gathered on Friday evenings and played music.
the now famous Floyd Radio Show. The radio show is a variety show that is broadcast live from the stage on the second Saturday night of each month. The Radio Show features music and storytelling and comedy and is followed by a jam session. Admission for this show is $10. Other musically-oriented events on
Saturday are free of charge. The Sunday afternoon jam sessions are also free Over the years, the Store passed through the hands of a couple of owners who but the Country Store accepts donations for the Floyd Youth music program. ran it as a feed store. It eventually went out of business. Although the building was vacant, the owners allowed the local musicians to continue to play there on Wood, a Floyd County native who has returned to his ancestral roots, believes Friday evenings. It was a very informal venue at that time. Eventually a simple that the style of down-to-earth, old-time bluegrass tunes played at the Floyd stage was constructed out of some two-by-sixes and sheets of plywood in the Country Store was inspired by families who sat on their front porches playing back corner of the store. Local folks continued to drop by and just listen to the traditional music. music. “Everybody in the family usually learned to play an instrument. That same kind Seven years ago, Woody and Jackie Crenshaw, current owners of the building, of heritage comes through in what we see today,” Wood observed. “Our guests decided to reopen the old store and to build an addition that enlarged the stage who come in to visit with us can see that and can experience how that feels.” and dance floor. The entire building was renovated from the foundation to the roof. New support areas and restrooms were added. It’s now real store that of- Friday Night Fixtures are folks that invariably show up each Friday night. A fers household products, clothing, music and books, toys and also has a kitchen punch card program qualifies people to become “official fixture”. Regulars who officially become Friday Night Fixtures are offered better prices and given and serves food. preferred seating. The expanded structure can accommodate about 250 patrons. Throughout the evening, folks filter in and out of the store. During the summer months the crowds “In the old days, you’d come to town on Friday or Saturday to see and be seen tend to be larger and spill out onto South Locust street. Musicians will form im- — to socialize,” said Wood. “This is almost that old stereotype of an old time prov bands and jam on the sidewalks and parking lots around the Country Store. country town - That’s what we have here.” Continue on page 43... 40 FLOYD VIRGINIA publication
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COMMENTS ON THE FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE: Anthony Haynes is a
Musician Chance McCoy moved to Floyd a couple of years ago from
Floyd County native. He grew up about two miles outside of town. “Mr. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Occasionally, he has played at the Friday Connor ran the country store when I was a kid. There were no convenience Night Jamboree along with other groups such as the Black Twig Pickers, stores so my mom would take me there to get candy and soda,” recalled
Rhody Creek Band, and Clyde Williams Band.
Haynes. “He had a cooler with cold water running through it. You’d get the
McCoy loves creating music, and he enjoys singing. Performing is not neces-
soda out and wipe the bottle off with the towel hanging by the cooler.”
sarily his favorite thing, but there are enjoyable moments for him.
“The Friday Night Jamboree has helped the local economy,” noted Haynes. “There are some really interesting characters in there on Friday nights — some local characters that hang out,” he said. “I have never — never — seen any conflict in that place. You would hear about it in a small town. It’s a big plus for the community.”
He was a creative musician who has adapted to being a performer. As a youngster, he didn’t think that he wanted to earn his living playing music, but as he got into it, he became hooked on being able to make money doing something he loved. “I learned a lot of the old-time music. I grew up in West Virginia. I got into
rock and roll first — got an electric guitar. That sort of ran its course,” he Friday Night Fixtures love the dancing. Others — both young and old — recalled. “I began looking for something else. I discovered string band music. simply enjoy listening to the gospel and tapping their toes to old-time music. I really loved that. I studied with a lot of really wonderful master Appalachian Local musicians have a venue to share their music.
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vegetarian red and green chilis are enjoyed by many, and ing lot on nice weekends. This eclectic group of visitors enjoys the fresh, locally ground ½ pound burgers and the famous Tuggles Gap Pie and cream of tomato soup crisp fries – they sit out on the covered deck during the are perennial favorites. summer months. With the brilliant colors of autumn and The Town of Floyd, the premier Old Time Music Mecca cooler weather they opt for hot soup and spicy chili served and home of the internationally renowned Floyd Country in the warm, old-timey, pine-paneled interior. Store and County Sales Records, is a pleasant six mile cruise from Tuggles Gap Restaurant along the Crooked Road Music Trail (Virginia Route 8). The Crooked Road
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TRACTORS and CARS and CYCLES - OH MY!!!
That’s pretty much what you would say if you were traveling, as I was, along our popular highway routes 8 and 221 in Floyd County. Whether going or coming during the month of August, a long line of tractors, antique cars or motorcycles could be seen and appreciated, as several events celebrated the weather, the pending harvest or just being alive! A staple event in our County, the annual Floyd County Tractor Fun Run, took place on August 18th and generated about $6,000 for local leukemia patient Dillon Wood and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. It began at Arlie Thompson’s farm on Christiansburg Pike and meandered along country roads, through the heart of Town, to Marvin West’s farm for a lunch prepared by Mrs. Minnie West, and by back roads to return to the same place. From a spectator’s standpoint, it’s something to see…over the 6 years of the event, approximately $13,000 has been raised toward local charities.
By many accounts, the event exceeded expectations drawing young and old alike, and many families. People showed off their classics (1900-present) at the event and participated to swap parts or as vendors. A number of trophies were given to winners for a variety of show categories.
“It was a great event which drew a lot of visitors and participants from outside the area. The local economy benefited by so much activity. Everyone enjoyed the classics, and the music by the Blackberries, the Compton Family and Deer Run Drifters. A local Zumba group
was represented – a lot of fun. There is a lot of excitement about If you’re a tractor lover, plan to attend next year’s Fun Run – inforthe next car-related event”, said Jason Gallimore, lead promoter for mation at www.floydcountytractorfunrun.com. Festival Farm Productions, LLC. A first for Floyd County was this year’s Floyd Auto Fair at The American flags and the comradery of cyclists for weekend Chantilly Farm, held on August 25th and 26th. The event was hosted by Chasing SS Cars, a classic car restoration business motorcycle runs is a treat to behold. Whether along the Parkway owned by Erik Herdman and KC Murphy of Willis (ph. 540- or through Town, if you’re fortunate enough to be slowed by the 789-7898 or www.ChasingSScars.com). It featured classic convoy, you will see individuals riding for pleasure or to benefit cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors, a parts swap meet, (like the ride for Floyd County’s Volunteer Fire Department, Stafood, music, games and more. tion 1 on August 25th). “We’ve wanted to do this in Floyd County for years, but we were always lacking a place to do it. We’re really excited to have found such a great venue and are really excited to be coordinating a great show that we hope the community will really enjoy,” commented KC. 46
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COUNTY SALES in FLOYD COUNTY - Dave What started as a hobby back in the early 1960s has become a thriving business for a family intent on preserving and promoting the best in authentic rural American music—or “Mountain Music” as it is known by many folks. Based in Floyd, Virginia since 1974, County Sales is now known world-wide as having the biggest selection of Bluegrass and Old Time CDs, DVDs, and books to be found anywhere. David Freeman, a railway mail clerk, used his vacation time to hunt down old 78rpm records by such artists as the Carter Family, Charlie Poole and Uncle Dave Macon—records that had pretty well disappeared by the early 1950s, but Floyd County turned out to be one of the best sources for such treasured “finds”. “I spent about two weeks in and around Floyd County in the early sixties” says Freeman. “Things were a little different back then” he notes, “but the people were really friendly, and I have lots of great memories from those trips, including making the old Moses Restaurant a destination for lunch each day, (meat & three for just 85 cents, as I recall!”) With some encouragement from a British magazine and various record collectors all across the USA, Freeman quit his day job in August of 1965, starting a record label— County Records—and his retail business (County Sales) with a typewriter, a tape machine and $ 500.00 in savings. “The mail trains were being discontinued one by one at the time, and I could see the writing on the wall” says Freeman, who enjoyed working on the R.P.O.s (Railway Post Offices), but fancied a career in the music business even more.
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Floyd Oktoberfest at Chantilly Farm, Saturday October 20,2012
Please Leave At Join us for a day of home brew beer tast- Home: No alcoholic ing, products from quality microbreweries, beverages or coolers are live music, local food and local art at the allowed to be brought on site and no outside food is picturesque Chantilly Farm in Floyd, Virginia! allowed. Admission ($15 advance, $20 at the door) includes free 12 oz. beer glass and home brew tasting tickets* that Free, onsite parking. can be redeemed at participating home brew booths. You Directions to Chantilly Farm: can vote for your favorite home brew and the winner goes Chantilly Farm is conveniently located 6 miles from home with the “People’s Choice” Award and bragging downtown Floyd, VA. From the stoplight in Floyd (the rights for being Best of Show. only stoplight) take 221/North for about one mile and *home brew tasting tickets for attendees of legal drinking make a right on Franklin Pike. Follow Franklin Pike for age who can be age-verified. Advance ticket sales end at about 5 miles and look for Chantilly Farm on your left. 6pm on Friday, October 19th. Children aged 12 and un- For those using a GPS, der are free. There is no discount for designated drivers enter the following or under 21. Designated driver/Under 21 ticket holders address: receive free water. Chantilly Farm The fun starts at 11am and ends at 5pm. Experience 2697 Franklin Pike SE the flavor of Floyd as Jacksonville Center strives to show- Floyd, VA 24091 case local businesses and artisans! **Festivities will go all weekend long in and around the Local musicians will entertain – watch for the lineup Town of Floyd with help from participating local restaurants online www.jacksonvillecenter.org. (confirmed as of press date: Oddfella’s Cantina, Mickey Please Bring: Cash as there is no ATM onsite and some G’s Bistro, Natasha’s Market Cafe, Dogtown Roadhouse, vendors don’t accept cards and attendees are advised Woodberry Inn & Pine Tavern Restaurant). Look for a to bring own seating and comfort items–chairs, blankets, schedule of craft beer and food pairings, as well as Oktoberfest “After Party” at www.jacksonvillecenter.org. umbrellas, etc. The Jacksonville Center invites you:
According to Jacksonville Center’s Executive Director John McEnhill, this event is being birthed out of a need for a significant fundraiser for the Center. While The Jax has several fundraising methods, they are limited as far as on-site or outdoor events, especially related to parking. So, Floyd Oktoberfest organizers met with the Special Events Team of Chantilly Farm to arrange for the site for this year’s event. McEnhill says, “Chantilly Farm is a wonderful festival site. Everything we need as far as space and utility is there, and we have room to grow”. McEnhill notes that this event would not be possible without the help of board members and volunteers. He particularly credited local business owner Tom Ryan for his assistance: “We are grateful for the support and The Republic of Floyd and Tom Ryan with organizing this event, particularly with selecting quality microbreweries for inclusion in Oktoberfest, as well as helping with event logistics and promotion.” 52
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In preparing for Floyd Oktoberfest, a few aspects of The Welcome to Chantilly Farm! Jax’s mission are kept in mind: A 101 acre outdoor special events • Floyd Flavor. Hosting Oktoberfest, with the elements venue. From small gatherings to the name implies, but ensuring that the event is uniquelarge scale festivals,Chantilly is the perfect outdoor ly Floyd, is a goal of the organizers. venue for any occasion... • Where Possible, Support Local. Local suppliers and vendors will be utilized and/or represented at the event. Let us help you plan the event of your dreams! Festivals, Weddings, Reunions, Corporate Functions, Church GathFood vendors include Bootleg BBQ (regular menu) erings, Community Fundraisers, Concerts, Outdoor Workand Oddfella’s Cantina (offering a special Oktoberfest shops, Camp Outs, Retreats, Car Shows, Antique Tractor menu, including brats, etc.). Shows, and Educational, Equestrian, Agricultural Events... • Largely Local Breweries & Home Brewers will be the possibilities are endless! showcased. Each home brewer may bring 10-15 gal- We will act as host or help you with organization. From lons of his/her recipe to be tasted by attendees of legal event planning to marketing to logistics, the talented team drinking age. Tasters will vote for their favorite home at Chantilly Farm can help you every step of the way! brew. Primitive camping is allowed at the venue – call for reser• Virginia Microbreweries may also give samples, and vations. participants purchase their offerings of draft beers. Infrastructure
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• Local Music. Chris Luster is a notable performer for the event. Chantilly Farm can host a wide range of events, with • Local Arts & Crafts Vendors, plus Local Organiza- covered Pavilion/Stage which is handicap accessible, tions will be represented as part of The Jacksonville Welcome Center and acres of field area and portable restroom facilities. There are miles of hiking and Center’s mission to support art. mountain-bike trails throughout peaceful woods. VISIT CHANTILLY TRAIL NOW OPEN LIMITED HOURS! The
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