Archive for ◊ June, 2012 ◊

Show your patriotism to the great United States of America and salute our Veterans—by being a participant or a spectator at the 2012 Independence Day Parade in Clarksville On the Lake! This year’s event, sponsored by the Clarksville Ruritans, is slated for Historic Downtown Clarksville on July 4, at 11 am.

Entry categories include floats, antique cars, trucks and tractors, golf carts, fire trucks and bands, plus, all area youth are encouraged to decorate their vehicle of choice—tricycle, bicycle or battery operated mini-vehicles. Each entry into this year’s parade must be decorated in the patriotic theme and the first 1,000 participants and attendees will receive an American flag upon arrival. Parade applications may be printed by clicking HERE —there is no fee to register or participate; requested date for application return is June 30.

Immediately following the parade, everyone will be treated to free hot dogs and soft drinks, compliments of the Clarksville Ruritans. For more details about the parade and the cook-out, contact Ruritan Committee Chair Charles Lee at jcharleslee@nullaol.com or call 434-374-0794.

Here comes the 35th Annual Lakefest! This year is looking to be a wonderful time of celebration here in Virginia’s only Lakeside Town. Below you’ll find detailed information on some of this year’s happenings; from Helicopter Rides to The Antique Auto Show, and a 5K Run/walk-hosted by the Clarksville YMCA. For registration details and to sign up to participate in the 5K Run call 434-374-5858. Please use the links below and to the left to explore just some of this year’s offerings.

photo by Justin Eubank

Juried Arts & Crafts Show
Antique Auto Show
Sand Sculpture Artist
Helicopter Rides
Games & Rides
Free Kids Balloon Rides
Friday Night’s Live Band – The Konnection Band
Saturday Night’s Live Band – Eric & Laurie and Hicksboro Station
Lakefest IDOL Competition
T-Shirts (coming soon)
Lakefest Fun for Two Raffle
Shuttle & Parking Information
Schedule of Events

This year’s Lakefest raffle is a host of prizes that will open up Buggs Island lake in a whole new way to 1 lucky winner!

This year’s “Lakefest Raffle ~ Fun for 2 at the Lake” , valued at over $600, includes:

• 2 Potomac RAM X Kayaks with paddles
• His & Hers Life Vests
• 2 Buggs Island Beach Towels
• Mini-cooler
• 2 Hands Free Beach Chairs

The drawing will be held on Friday evening during one of the band’s breaks on July 20, at the main stage area (behind Wells Fargo) and you need not be present to win.

The person holding the winning ticket will win all of the gifts in the “Lakefest Raffle ~ Fun for 2 at the Lake”.

Tickets are $5 each, $12 for three and $20 for six. You can purchase tickets at the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce, 105 2nd Street. All proceeds will benefit The Chamber’s future projects.

The arts & crafts show is juried and the jury has been kept busy reviewing applications and photographs since early in February. Artists this year are coming from not only Virginia, but also other states–Florida, Ohio, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Maryland, Georgia. The crafters have been extremely active in applying for this year’s show. Water ink, acrylic and oil paintings…even face painters, pottery, leather products, birdhouses and garden accessories, carvers and sculptures, jewelry made from bicycle spokes, items to be personalized on the spot, blown glass jewelry, photography, clothing, home accessories and even pet attire–just to name a few.

What are some of the food vendors on tap for this year? As of this moment, we have more than 20 food vendors…only two of similar offerings are approved by the jury…thus, there will be an extraordinary amount of variety. In addition to the typical festival foods such as polish sausages, gyros, blooming onions, kettle corn, coated nuts, deep-fried candy bars/cookies and funnel cakes with your choice of toppings…the ethnic choices will include Caribbean–jerk chicken, shawarma, stuffed grape leaves; Mexican–fajitas, quesadillas, burritos; vegetarian offerings, Seafood–shrimp, Mahi Mahi, crab cakes, and calamari; Thai choices–Satay, vegetable cakes and spring rolls; Items to cool one down on a hot summer day…fresh squeezed lemonade, smoothies and icees, frozen drinks such as Pina Colodas and Bahama Mamas, snowcones, homemade ice creams and old fashioned floats.

You are invited to enjoy the nearly 200 vendors that will be in place on Virginia Avenue on Saturday, July 21, 9 am-5 pm. The street will be closed to traffic from 4 am until midnight.

LAKEFEST IDOL Performance set for Saturday, July 7^th

Signal Boosters of NC is proud to sponsor the 2012 Lakefest IDOL Competition

On June 8th, over 60 people came out to see the 13 contestants audition to move onto the next round in the first annual Lakefest Idol.  The winner  of the July 7th competition will get to sing the first song at the Virginia Lake Festival Opening Ceremonies on July 20^th at 7 pm.  Everyone is invited so.. come & VOTE for your favorite contestant!

They are all competing  for the title of the First LAKEFEST IDOL Winner.  Here is your Top 11:

• Lauren Blue
  Tappahannock, VA
• Jessi Lee Covington
  Clarksville, VA
• Kayson Flynn
  Chase City, VA
• Alannah Garcia
  Clarksville, VA
• Zachary Glasscock
  Clarksville, VA
• Adrienne Hudson
  South Hill, VA
• Jessica Lawson
  Skipwith, VA
• Maddie Scott
  Semora, NC
• Amy Shearin
  Clarksville, VA
• Gary Watkins
  Clarksville, VA
• Heather Wilson
  Chase City, VA

You don’t want to miss this amazing night from solo performances to group numbers, plus your chance to vote for your favorite acts!
All proceeds benefit future projects of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce & Clarksville Community Players. For more information call 434-374-2436.

Live and on-stage on Saturday night at the 35th Annual Lakefest in Clarksville will be one of the finest bands around—the premier party band in the Carolinas and in Virginia—Eric & Laurie and HICKSBORO STATION–  They are your Professional Live Entertainment…Playing Country, Rock, R & B, Oldies.

This dynamic DUO and Hicksboro Station have played many venues throughout the region and has opened for many national acts including Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Craig Morgan, Darryl Worley, Rodney McDowell, T Graham Brown, Exile, Confederate Railroad, Ty Herndon, etc. .

HICKSBORO STATION BAND (HSB)- The talented group currently consists of Percussionist, John Wrenn – Bass Guitarist/vocals, Kenny Lynerd – Lead Guitarist, Joey Miller, along with Laurie Wilson (Lead Vocals and Keys) and Eric (Lead Vocals and Rhythm guitar). Eric and Laurie and HSB continue on today, playing professional energetic performances with the band as well as performing as a duo.

Don’t even chance missing one of their songs—the live performance will start at 7 pm on July 21 on the main stage (entrance at 3^rd Street and Virginia Avenue).  Wear your dancing shoes, bring your lawn chairs, and prepare yourself for a super evening of musical entertainment.  Food and beverages will be available on the site.  The show is open to the public with no admission charge.

The Konnection Band—one of the East Coast’s most favorite party bands, will be live and on stage at Lake Friday night show, July 20, starting at 7:30 pm.  This band has performed for thousands and will entertain you with a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R& B, Beach and Oldies.  The band has been featured at numerous festivals and has shared the stage with many national and regional acts including The Charlie Daniels Band, Delbert McClinton, Exile, Diamond Rio, Ray Scott, Jim Quick and Coastline, The Fantastic Shakers, Craig Woolard Band, and the Chairmen of the Board.  The band is comprised of Mike Brooks, Melvin Carroll, Fred Donn, Brian Ramsey, Sonny Edwards, Kevin Knight.

Come out and get “konnected” with this band and with your friends.  Wear your dancing shoes and bring your lawn chairs (you’ll need to rest once in awhile!).

Location of the main stage area is directly behind Wells Fargo Bank.  Also, available nearby will be various food vendors and children’s rides and entertainment. For more information, contact the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce at 434-374-2436.

Lakefest Highlights start on Thursday…Come out and enjoy the beauty of the hot-air balloons! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and spend the evening watching the balloons inflate and provide fun, FREE hot-air balloon rides for children 12 and younger. This event is scheduled for Thursday, July 19, starting at 6 pm at the Lake Country Business Park located on Noblin Farm Road (next to Clarksville Elementary School).

Hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and ice cream treats will be available, courtesy of MeadowView Terrace. Children’s games, a dunking booth and other activities will be available at the event, too, all courtesy of Halifax Regional Health System. A minimal fee will be charged for the food and activities; however, all proceeds will be donated to the Southeastern Alzheimer’s Association.

With the weather cooperating (pilot can fly only when the wind is less than 10 mph and there are no storms within a 60 mile radius), all activities will continue until dusk. For more information, contact the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce at 434-374-2436 or HERE.