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Battle of Stanardsville Reenactment

Every September, the sights and sounds of the Civil War echo across the fields of Greene County, VA as history buffs reenact the Battles of Stanardsville and Rio Hill. Will you defend The Cause? Or will you join with the Union army to see that Virginia once again joins the United States of America? This event features exciting battle scenes, historical demonstrations, carriage rides, shopping, a period-accurate ball and plenty of activities for children. For more information and to register, visit their website.
Event Pending for 2012
Reenactment Field, US Route 33 (1 mile west of US 29), Ruckersville
Organizers: Patti Wilson, 434-825-4478, patti.wilson19@yahoo.com

Fourth of July Parade

Enjoy an authentic small-town-America 4th of July parade in historic downtown Stanardsville. Celebrate Independence Day surrounded by buildings that were standing during our nation's beginnings. The festive parade down Main Street will be followed by a patriotic program on the Court House Square, with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and musical performances. Food, ice-cream, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Main Street, Stanardsville
Organizers: *STAR*, Roy Dye, Executive Director, 434-985-6663, radye@earthlink.net

Greene County Fair

Experience the fun and back-home warmth of a real, rural county fair and its people. Music, carnival rides, home made food and craft exhibits, farm animal auctions, great fair food and much more can be enjoyed in a beautiful setting at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The fair ends on Saturday with a rip-roaring demolition derby.
Tuesday, July 31 – Saturday, August 4, 2012
Greene County Fairgrounds, Route 230 (Madison Road) off of Route 33 Business, Stanardsville
Organizers: Van Bowman, 434-960-5312; Ed Lumadue, 434-985-3226, eslumadue@yahoo.com
http://greenecountyfairvirginia.com/

Mid-Atlantic Power Festival

An exciting week of MX MotoCross, Demolition Derby, Rock Crawling Demonstrations, Sand Drag Racing, Truck and Tractor Pulls, Barrel Racing, Mutton Busting and Bull Riding -- And all in support of Breast Cancer Awareness! All this is accompanied by a unique Carnival Midway.
June 12 - 16, 2012
Event Field, US Route 33 (1 mile west of US 29), Ruckersville
Organizers: Chip Morris, 434-989-0294

Discover Virginia Wine Festival

Who needs a better reason than good food and wine to come to the breath-taking corner of the country that is Greene County? So spend a day in the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains with some of the finest Virginia wineries, a local micro-brewery, gourmet food vendors, artisan crafters and local musicians. The event also features a barrel train for children and the young at heart.
Saturday & Sunday, April 21 – 22, 2012 - Click here for details
Organizers: Events With Panache, Jennifer Hamlin, 434-960-1597, jlhamlin@embarqmail.com

Parade of Lights

Sponsored by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, this unique parade brings the local community out in droves to create a festive spirit both in and around Greene that other events carry through the season. This parade proceeds down Main Street of historic Stanardsville and wouldn’t be complete without lively local music, warm refreshments and a final appearance by the Big Man in Red himself. VIP seats are available on the balcony of Lafayette Inn where one can watch the parade in style with adult beverages, finger foods and most importantly a heater.
Likely Saturday, December 3, 2011, 6pm - Date to be finalized
Main Street, Stanardsville
Organizers: Greene County Chamber of Commerce

Strawberry Festival

Do you like strawberries? Then be sure to come to Greene County for the 20th anniversary of their Annual Strawberry Festival in the heart of historic Stanardsville. The event features the famous Strawberry Breakfast, as well as strawberry cakes, pies, slushies, and deserts. Lunch will be served as well. Enjoy your strawberries while listening to great gospel music, having your face painted, browsing craft booths, or watching amazing local cloggers. All proceeds are donated to charity.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Stanardsville United Methodist Church, Court Square, Stanardsville
Organizer: Marian W. Durrer, 434-985-2683, DurrerRetreat@aol.com

ChiliChili Cook Off

Greene County Tourism presents the first annual International Chili Society Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 8th. The event will bring local wineries, breweries, local music and food. Cooks from around Virginia and our own community will come together to test their chili cooking skills.  As this is an International Chili Society event, all chili cooks must be ICS members and will have the opportunity to move ahead to the next Chili Cook Off level.
Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Contact: E-mail or (434) 973-7185
www.discovervirginia.net
1.5 Miles West of 29/33 Intersection in Ruckersville
Organizers: Greene County Tourism and Events with Panache