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PARADE LINE-UP AT PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL |
| 9:00 AM |
FESTIVAL GROUNDS OPEN Food and Craft vendors open in Petersburg City Park. |
| 10:00 AM |
PARADE
Beginning at Petersburg High School and ending at the City Park. Sponsored by Heritage Hearing Aid Centers. Contact Larry Boudreau at (304) 749-8820.
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| 10:00 AM |
OPENING CEREMONIES
At the Main Stage, City Park, following the parade. Special thanks to the VFW Post 6454 and the Petersburg Marching Band.
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| 10:00 AM |
NASCAR SIMULATOR AND MONSTER TRUCK DISPLAY OPEN
The authentic Jimmy Johnson car containing a Daytona 2 game will give you a realistic Nascar ride. The monster truck will be on display with photo opportunities.
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| 11:15AM |
CARTOON HEADQUARTERS TO PERFORM
Featuring your favorite character including the Chipmunks, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Elmo, Bert, and Ernie and many more. This is a live stage adventure where the cartoon characters battle it out to be the number one on Cartoon Idol. Judges are randomly picked from the audience to be guest judges for the show. This live stage show is sure to get everyone young and old alike on their feet singing and dancing with special effects and props. Voted Best Children's Show in WV in 2007. Sponsored by Sue's Country Kitchen and the Grant County Chamber of Commerce.
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| 11:00 AM 'til
4:00 PM |
GRANT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL BOOTH
Children can stop by and enjoy a simple art activity while they learn at the summer classes being offered by the Summer Art Program.
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| 11:30 AM |
CIVIL WAR TRAIN RIDES
Stories and skits of the Civil War. South Side Depot - 126 South Main Street. Tickets are $5.00. For information and advance tickets, call 304-257-9264.
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Noon
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1:00 PM |
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION BEGINS
Located at the courts in the Petersburg City Park. Prizes will be awarded. 3 on 3 with age divisions. Sponsored by Herrick Physical Therapy. For information contact Grant County Chamber of Commerce at (304)257-2722.
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| Noon |
JOSH OLDAKER TO PERFORM
Josh comes to us from Quite Dell, WV. He currently attends Fairmont State University and travels around the state performing at events. Josh has recorded 4 albums. He has opened for Sugarland, Shannon Brown and others. Josh will be performing country music during this session. Sponsored by Pendleton Community Bank.
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| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
YOUTH TURKEY CALLING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
1 hour workshop will include proper instruction in using caller, instruction on different techniques (purring, clucking, etc.) and each youngster gets to take home their own beautiful, handmade turkey call they used in the workshop. Turkey call is valued at $25.00. Each enrollee in the workshop will be eligible to participate in the turkey calling contest at 3:00. Cost is $10.00 per child. There will be 3 age groups, 5-7 years old, 8-10 years old, and 11-14 years old. Registration will be held at the pavilion located near the dike.
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| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
JULIA BURTON and BAND TO PERFORM
Sponsored by Grant County Mulch
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| 1:00 PM |
CIVIL WAR TRAIN RIDES
Stories and skits of the Civil War. South Side Depot - 126 South Main Street. Tickets are $5.00. For information and advance tickets, call 304-257-9264.
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| 1:00 PM |
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Located at the courts at the City Park. Basketball – 3 on 3, with age divisions. Prizes will be awarded. Sponsored by Herrick Physical Therapy.
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| 1:00 PM |
HEALTHY FAST FOOD CONTEST
Located in the pavilion near the dike. Dish must be healthy - low in saturated fats, high in fiber and affordable. Start to finish must be 45 minutes or less. There will be 2 food categories. First category is for appetizers or entrees. The second category will be for desserts. Three age groups. Prizes will be awarded from the main stage at 2 PM. Sponsored by the Grant County Schools Health Advisory Committee. To pre-register and for specific details, contact Tamara Gossard at 304-257-1011, extension 19.
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| 2:00 PM |
TURKEY CALLING WORKSHOP TO BEGIN
See above in registration for details.
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| 2:00 PM |
HEALTH FAST FOOD CONTEST AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED |
| 2:15 PM |
CARTOON HEADQUARTERS TO PERFORM
Another action paced show with even more cartoon characters including Sponge Bob Square Pants, Miss Piggy and Kermit, Dora, Diego & Boots. This is a live stage adventure where the cartoon characters battle it out to be the number one on Cartoon Idol. Judges are randomly picked from the audience to be guest judges for the show. This live stage show is sure to get everyone young and old alike on their feet singing and dancing with special effects and props. Voted Best Children's Show in WV in 2007. Sponsored by the Grant County Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
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| 2:30 PM |
CIVIL WAR TRAIN RIDES
Stories and skits of the Civil War. South Side Depot - 126 South Main Street. Tickets are $5.00. For information and advance tickets, call 304-257-9264.
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| 3:00 PM |
TURKEY CALLING CONTEST
Age groups will be 5-7 years old, 8-10 years old and 11-14 years old. Prizes will be awarded in each age group. Those participating in the turkey calling workshop will not pay a fee to enter the contest.
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| 4:00 PM |
HOLE IN THE BUCKET BAND TO PERFORM
This band comes to us from Morgantown, WV. The country music they play is sure to delight. Sponsored by Summit Community Bank.
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| 5:00 PM |
FIDDLE AND BANJO CONTESTS
Monetary prizes will be awarded. Sponsored by Martin’s Electric, Image Express, Grant County Press and Judy’s Drug Store. For information contact Tammy Kesner at (304)257-1707.
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| 7:00 PM |
LONESOME HIGHWAY TO PERFORM
This bluegrass group prides itself on being able to combine local Hampshire County and area musicians to form a top regional band. they have released several albums since their formation in 1996. Whether playing a hard-driving number, a soul-stirring gospel tune, or a slow heartfelt ballad, Lonesome Highway's music will leave you with an unforgettable bluegrass experience. Sponsored by Kirk George State Farm Insurance, Hott Insurance & Financial Services, Fort Hill Motel, Cline’s Appliances and Furniture, Central Tie & Lumber, Yokum's Paint and Body Works and Roth Ford.
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