Virginia Peanut Festival
Emporia-Greensville Chamber
Phone:
434-634-9441
E-mail:
ontrack@telpage.net
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This 62nd annual family-fun event features a daily carnival with thrilling rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food, live music & DJ entertainment Friday - Saturday in Veteran's Memorial Park, and additional Saturday festivities including fireworks (9pm), a food court (10am-11pm), parade (11am), Car & Truck Show (noon-4pm), and a farm animal petting zoo, arts & crafts, tractor displays and educational exhibits (noon-5pm).
Admission, parking and live entertainment are free.
Musical highlights:
- Friday - DJ Andy Lucy (6:30pm); Blackwater Band (7:30-10:30pm)
- Saturday - The Rhythm Express (12:15-3:15pm); DJ Ricky Adams (12:30-5pm); Sons of Earl (4:15-7:15pm); Feature Attraction Band (7:30-10:30pm)
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $30 while supplies last or online before 5pm Thurs., Sept. 19 at Dreamland Amusements for $20, 2/$35 or 4/$60. See the carnival website for advance savings on ride tickets and discount coupons for rides and food.
Midway hours are 5-10pm Thursday, 5-11pm Friday, 1-11pm Saturday and 1-7pm Sunday on The Armory grounds at 105 School St. No unaccompanied carnival guests under age 21.
More information: 434-634-9441 or Virginia Peanut Festival