COMING EVENTS
AT THE
POWHATAN FAIR GROUNDS:

"Fall Mud Bogging"
Oct 29

"Hippie Market" Flea Market (every Saturday)

Fall Festival "
Trunk O' Treats"
10/31

TURKEY SHOOT
starts in Oct.
EVERY SATURDAY
6:30 PM

Supper Table (3rd Sat Free Hot Dinner)

NEW! Gospel Concert
Series -
more details to come

We give young people the opportunity to make the decision about what they want and how they want it.

Check out the Facebook page for more details.

Upcoming event: Teen Takeover Day - Friday, September 24 5pm-12 midnight.

Motto

"Serving the Community with Unity"

Vision

To Create community pride, hope, opportunity, social and economic stability, brotherhood and unity, making a significant difference for people of all cultures

Advisory Council

• Delegate Lee Ware, House of Delegate
• Kevin Myers, Director Powhatan County Park and Recreation
• Christi Polster, Chamber of Commerce
• Sherry Swinson, Economic Development
• Latika Lee, Soul Source

Powhatan, VA – The 2011 Powhatan County Fair will launch the spring carnival season for Virginia’s county fairs in two weeks. It is the 92nd annual event produced by the Powhatan County Fair Association and will be open daily from May 19th to 22nd at 4042 Anderson Highway (Route 60) in Powhatan. Fair hours are 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Thursday, 5 p.m. – 12 midnight on Friday; Saturday 11 a.m. – 12 midnight, and 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. General gate admission is $6.

“We are Powhatan’s playground,” says Fair Coordinator Runda Harris, “This year, we are focusing on fun, family, and fitness. All of our programming is designed to inform and educate, as well as entertain. People will have a great time!”

Known for its spectacular assortment of amusement rides, “America's #1 Carnival” - Deggeller Attractions, Inc. - will be providing the midway rides and games. The four-day event will also feature the Miss Powhatan County Fair Queen pageant, the “Your Highness” active seniors contest, and an exciting Mudd Bogg competition held on a mud-filled track to benefit a local charitable cause. Live entertainment will take place nightly showcasing local artists, bands and regional talent under the big tent. WGGM Radio personality, Cavell Phillips will host a showcase of Gospel choirs on Sunday afternoon. A full schedule is available at www.powhatanfair.org.

The Powhatan Cooperative Extension office will host “Extension Day at the Fair” on Saturday, May 21st and judge the Virginia Egg Council’s “Everybody Loves Chocolate” baking contest, in addition to presenting the 3rd Annual Dog Show contest. “We’re focusing on agriculture, animals and arts & crafts,” says Arla Halprin, Family and Consumer Science program associate, “It’s free to enter and exhibit for everyone to see.” Articles to be entered for competitions may be brought to the County Fairgrounds building on Wednesday, May 18th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. or Thursday, May 19th from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. Exhibits will be displayed throughout the run of the Fair.

Admission is $6 for adults (ages 13 and up), $3 for seniors (ages 55 and up) and $3 for children (ages 4-12). Children age 3 and under will be admitted free. Active military and reserve will also be admitted free with military ID or in uniform. Advanced unlimited ride “wristband” tickets are $8.

For more information, please contact LaTika Lee at 804-598-9808. The Powhatan County Fair Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and a member of the Virginia Association of Fairs and the International Association of Fairs and Expositions.

Contact:

LaTika Lee latika_lee[at]yahoo.com (804) 640-7378

The Powhatan County Fair is sponsored by the County of Powhatan, Central Virginia Bank, Chesterfield Auto Parts, and Royal Pump & Well. PowhatanVA.com, Comcast, WGGM (AM 820), WSVS (AM 800), and are media sponsors. Bronze level sponsors are Byerly’s Auto Mart and Mimms Funeral Home.

Established in 1919 during segregation, with the assistance of a local extension agent, the Powhatan County Fair was founded to exhibit educational displays, showcase agricultural achievements, demonstrate new equipment and processes, and serve as a social venue for African Americans. Today, the Association is a non- profit organization which organizes the annual county fair, promotes recreation and tourism, provides an economic development opportunity and serves as an event venue for all to enjoy.

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Powhatan, VA – The Powhatan County Fair Association announces its show dates for the 92nd Powhatan County Fair. The four-day fair will open daily from May 19th through May 22nd at the county fairgrounds, located at 4042 Anderson Highway (Route 60) at the intersection of Bauer Road.

America's #1 Carnival is coming to Powhatan. Known for its spectacular assortment of amusement rides, Deggeller Attractions, Inc. will be providing the midway rides and games. This is the same carnival company utilized by the State Fair of Virginia. Deggeller Attractions is an industry leader ranked in OABA's Circle of Excellence.

The Powhatan County Fair was founded to exhibit educational displays, showcase agricultural achievements, demonstrate new equipment and processes, and serve as a social venue. Today, the Association is a non-profit which organizes the annual county fair, promotes recreation and tourism, provides economic development opportunities and serves as an event venue for all to enjoy.

For more information, please contact LaTika Lee at 804-640-7378

The Powhatan County Fair Association is a 501(c)3 volunteer-run organization and a member of the Virginia Association of Fairs and the International Association of Fairs and Expositions.