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What does Flying Super Spinner, Scooby Doo, Thomas the Train, Fun Slide, Jurassic Adventure, and Rock Climbing Wall mean to Lakefest?  Too much fun!

The newest addition this year is called the Windjammer Kite Flyer.  It is a family ride adorned with brightly colored lights that has six hang glider type chairs that whisk you up, down, and around mimicking a flying effect.

The trackless tram will be running the streets again Saturday 10am-5pm.

To give an extra boost to the entertainment possibilities in Clarksville for Lakefest weekend, the Chamber has contracted with Fun Time Amusements of Danville to insure rides and games for all ages will be available.  A total of nine activities will be in Clarksville for all to enjoy.

Fun Time Amusements has been providing family entertainment for more than 55 years and they plan to bring a wonderful array of rides and games that will enhance the main stage area adjacent Third Street (access at the corner of Third and Virginia Avenue) on Friday night, Saturday and Saturday night.  Most of the rides and games will be located on the grassy lot adjacent to the area.

The company’s top priority is that of safety for their patrons and their guests.  Safety mechanisms on all rides are constantly monitored on an on-going basis, and the rides are inspected by Virginia State Safety compliance.  Likewise, they perform their own electrical and safety checks before equipment operation and then, the State of Virginia’s safety officials’ follow-up with their inspections.  In addition, employees of Fun Time Amusements who will be operating the rides are experienced and specially trained on an on-going basis.  Besides the rides, Fun Time Amusements will also provide two “prize every-time” game booths that will be well stocked with prizes for the young and the young-at-heart.   Games will be dart balloon bust and kids fishing game.  As always, we will have cotton candy, candy/caramel apples, popcorn, sno-cones, and fresh lemonade.

Welcome back to the 2nd Annual Lakefest Idol Competition. The Clarksville Lake Country Chamber & Clarksville Community Players have created this exciting Fundraiser for Lakefest! We are happy to once again host a fun singing competition for those who love to sing and compete for a chance to showcase their talent at Lakefest Opening Ceremonies July 19th at 7 pm at the main stage area behind Wells Fargo.

Mirroring some of the exciting features of American Idol, The CCP & Clarksville Chamber will have a panel of judges, auditions and finals. The winner of the final competition will be named the Second Official “Lakefest Idol’ title winner and sing the night of the opening ceremonies.

Everyone will be able to come see the talent on the audition dates and the audience will even have a chance to vote at the top 10-finalist competition for their favorite singer on June 29th. So get your vocal cords ready and come be apart of the fun!! Download an application HERE.

Show your patriotism to the great United States of America and salute our Veterans—by being a participant or a spectator at the 2013 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.

Come to Clarksville, Virginia Saturday, May 11, to the Big Lake Flea Market, for more unique finds and great bargains. Virginia Avenue will be a buzz with a special selection of vendors and downtown merchants offering arts and crafts, fresh produce, antiques, yard sale items and one-of-a-kind treasures. Treat your tummy to delicious tastes including freshly picked strawberries straight from the patch. Come hungry, too, because the best of the food vendors will be onsite preparing your favorites and the local restaurants will offer specials on their menu throughout the day.

Vendors will be located on the pavement (in the parallel parking spaces) along Virginia Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street. Thus, vehicle parking will be available in the lots of Wells Fargo Bank and behind the Virginia Avenue Mall, plus on the side streets of Downtown Clarksville.

So, hit the streets early (vendors will be ready at 8:00 a.m.) and make your plans to spend a fun day in Virginia’s only lakeside town.

April 13, 2013
Noon-5 pm
Historic Downtown Clarksville

Come out and enjoy the CHEERS of Clarksville’s Seventh annual “Lake Country Wine Festival” in beautiful Clarksville on the Lake. This year’s event will host 17 Virginia wineries, artisan vendors, wine accessories & great pairings from cigars, chocolates & gourmet Virginia peanuts. Great food provided by Cooper’s Landing Inn & The Lamplighter Restaurant. Entertaining us with live music is duo, Jeff Bailey and Brian Parks. This event is such a great opportunity to see friends and meet many new ones. Relax on historic lawns in downtown and taste nearly 100 varieties of fine Virginia wines and speak with those who have made these vintages possible.

Tickets are available online till 5 pm on April 12th. You can purchase tickets at Cooper’s Landing Inn & Traveler’s Tavern, till 10 pm tonight. Tickets in advance are $20, $25 at the gate, ticket includes a souvenir wine glass. For non-taster/DD tickets in advance are, $10, $15 at the gate; the event is for those 21 years of age and over only and it is a rain/shine event. PLEASE NOTE: your online ticket purchases will not be sent to you by mail or email, the tickets will be held at the WILL CALL table at the front gate. Tickets are non-refundable.

All festival proceeds will benefit the Town’s Chamber of Commerce and will go towards future projects. For more information, use our contact form or call 800-557-5582.

Wineries attending this year’s Wine Festival are:

• Annefield Vineyards, Saxe www.annefieldvineyards.com
  
• Bright Meadows Farm, Nathalie www.brightmeadowsfarm.com
  
• Coltsfoot Winery, Abingdon www.coltsfootwinery.com
• DeVault Family Vineyards, Concord www.devaultvineyards.com
• Fincastle Vineyard & Winery, Fincastle www.fincastlewine.com
• Greenwood Vineyards, Vernon Hill www.greenwood-vineyards.com
• Hunting Creek Vineyards, Clover www.huntingcreekvineyards.com
• Mattaponi Winery, Spotsylvania www.mattaponiwinery.com
• Molliver Vineyards & Winery, Nathalie www.molliver-vineyards.com
• Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford www.peaksofotterwinery.com
• Preston Ridge Winery, Martinsville www.prestonridgewinery.com
• Rosemont of Virginia Winery, La Crosse www.rosemontofvirginia.com
  
• Sans Soucy Vineyards & Winery, Brookneal www.sanssoucyvineyards.com
• Stanburn Winery, Stuart www.stanburnwinery.com
• The Homeplace Vineyard, Chatham www.thehomeplacevineyard.com
• Three Sisters of Shiney Rock, Clarksville www.facebook.com/ThreeSistersOfShineyrock
• Villa Appalaccia Winery, Floyd www.villaappalaccia.com

The Past 8 Years of Lakefest Logo Winners

Would your like an extra $250 in your wallet?  If you are artistically inclined, consider putting your talents to in motion for the 2013 Virginia Lake Festival (Lakefest) and enter the annual Lakefest logo design contest!  The Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce encourages all area artists to enter the contest.

In addition to the cash prize, the winning artist will have their design featured on the official 2013 Lakefest t-shirts and on brochures, flyers and other promotion materials of the three-day event, plus the winning artist will be announced in area newspapers for their accomplishment.

Those wanting to enter the contest may pick up an entry form at the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce, 105 Second Street or call the Chamber and one will be mailed to you, or print one here.  For artwork designs to be considered in the judging, original and signed entries must be delivered to the Clarksville Chamber Office or submitted by mail to the Lake Festival Committee, P.O. Box 1017, Clarksville, VA, 23927, no later than March 15, 2013.  For more information call the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce at (434) 374-2436 or e-mail director(at)kerrlake(dot)com.

Kick off December by attending or participating in Clarksville’s annual Christmas Parade, December 7th at 6:30 pm. What’s more fun than marching December in with a Christmas Parade, cant think anything? me either. So come enjoy the floats, bands, & see Santa in his sleigh!

It’s time to register for the Clarksville Christmas Parade ENTRY FORM must be received in the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber Office by Tuesday, November 30, to be eligible for the December 7th event.  We are seeking participants—beauty queens, businesses, community clubs, organizations, churches, antique vehicles and others interested in making this the best parade to date.

This year’s Grand Marshal will be Data Center Manager, Dan Lingren with HP! HP proudly supports the Clarksville community and has been an ongoing sponsor of the Annual Lakefest Festival. HP continues to create new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. To learn more about working for HP visit: www.hp.com/go/hpesuspsjobs.

The parade will be fun-filled with no competitions and each entry is required to adhere to the parade regulations below.  The parade is hosted and sponsored by the Clarksville Chamber and the Town of Clarksville.  For more info, contact the Chamber at (434) 374-2436.

RULES & REGULATIONS

• Registered entries only—deadline November 30th; no Santa on any entry. Line-up format is provided when registering is completed.
• All entries must be decorated in a Christmas theme for the Holiday and abide with these parade rules and regulations.
• No candy may be thrown from entries; walkers alongside may hand candy to the children.
• No sirens, horns or air-horns may be used.
• Drivers of all entries must have a valid driver’s license.
• No entry may halt the parade (only exception will be marching bands).
• Participants must be in line by 6:15 p.m. sharp; specific line-up location is provided with the registration form.
• The Parade Committee reserves the right to reject any and all entries for any reason before and during the parade.  No inappropriate actions or displays will be tolerated.

Please be aware that Highway 58 Business will be closed to truck traffic (trucks will need to utilize the Highway 58 Bypass) from 6-8 pm.  During this same time, Virginia Avenue (2nd to 9th Streets) will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6-8 pm.  So parade preparations may be completed, parallel parking along the parade route will be eliminated beginning at 5 pm through the duration of the parade.

Make your holidays extra special by attending the Christmas in Clarksville Open House on Sunday, November 18th! Downtown merchants have made special plans to be open from 1-5 pm and help you to wrap up your holidays with one-of-a-kind special gift ideas, discounts and refreshments. In addition, carolers will be strolling along Virginia Avenue singing your holiday favorites and Santa Claus will be at Santa Land located in Virginia Avenue Mall, and take a ride down Virginia Avenue in a horse drawn carriage, provide by B & W Carriage, of Buffalo Junction. Downtown Clarksville will be shining in its beautiful splendor of the holidays that take you back to Christmas of yesteryear.

Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy what Downtown Clarksville has to offer for the holidays. Remember that when you spend your money here, 1% of your tax dollars go back into our community!  SO…SHOP MECKLENBURG FIRST!

Wednesday, October 31st, from 5:30-7pm Downtown Clarksville Virginia will be hosting Trick or Treat the Streets! Over 30 merchants and civic organizations will be participating and most will be all dressed up in their costumes and handing out treats from 2nd Street to 8th Street. All children up to age 12 are invited to this Spooktacular event; each must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Please, no masks are to be worn by those 12 years of age or over.

So, come out, bring the kids and enjoy this safe, family friendly environment. See you on the streets!

The 17th annual Harvest Days Festival will bring a major celebration to Virginia’s only lakeside town on October 6th and most activities are free to the public.  The event will run from 9 am to 9 pm, with a host of things to do for the whole family! Please note that Virginia Avenue from 3rd to 7th will be closed from 7 am to 9 pm to accommodate all the activities & safety concerns, during the Harvest Days Festival!

Crafts, Food, Vendors (9am – 3pm)

Over 50 craft, food & commercial vendors that will line up along Virginia Avenue from 9am to 3 pm, offering everything from fall decorations, baked goods, funnel cakes, antiques, antiquity and specialty items.

Kids Activities (10am-2pm)

Activities for the children will be from 10am- 2 pm, starting at  the corner of 5th & Virginia Avenue, Cornerstone Farms will host their farm of pet friendly animals & pony rides, also there will be a Tiger Belly bounce provided by Fun time Amusement’s from Danville, VA. Chris Williamson, will be offering free hayrides for everyone from 10 am to 2 pm.  In the pocket park located on the corner of 4th & Virginia Ave will be games & crafts for the children. In the craft section for $1 they can decorate a pumpkin, make a memorable fall picture frame or a fall necklace.  The game area, kids can purchase a $5 game card that has ten fun games that they play for points and once they finish they add their points up and bring it to the prize table and choose their matching prize. There will also be a sand pile treasure hunt, which is free. For thirty seconds the kids race to fill their bucket up with sand and then look for the buried treasure inside. Bring your kids to the Scarecrow & Sunflower cutout board and take a memorable picture of them and their fun day at the Harvest Days Festival! The scarecrow character board was painted by Ray Cherry, Boydton, VA.

Absolute Auction (Noon-?)

Absolute Auction items for the 17th annual Harvest Days Festival will be going on the “auction block” in Downtown Clarksville Saturday, October 6, at noon.  A total value of over $1600 of superb items have been received for the auction and provided to the Chamber by members—so it will definitely be a “crowd-pleasing event.”

Listed here are the items along with the Clarksville Chamber Businesses that graciously donated towards this auction:

• Decorative Wall Star, Avenue Floral & Design
• 4 Mums, Berry Hill Irrigation
• 2 Piece Pliers Set, Clarksville Napa Auto Supply
• Two 2011 Lakefest T-Shirts – XL, Clarksville Chamber
• 2010 – 2012 T-Shirt Pack – Youth Small, Clarksville Chamber
• 2010 – 2012 T-Shirt Pack – Youth Medium, Clarksville Chamber
• Two Scented Candles, Clarksville Pharmacy
• Pair of Snowshoe Lamps, Clarksville Furniture
• One-Day Boat Rental, Clarksville Marina
• 2 Small Party Platters, Clarksville Subway
• Frontline Plus, Dogs 45 – 88lbs, Clarksville Veterinary Clinic, Inc.
• Men’s XL T-Shirt, Doodlebug’s
• $20 in Chamber Bucks, Farm Bureau Insurance
• 2 Wine & Cheese for Two Baskets, Galleria on the Lake
• $10 Gift Certificate, Great Wall Restaurant
• Heart-Shaped Compact, Hite’s
• Blanket, Mecklenburg Electric Corp
• Foxworthy Book, Wild Turkey Shaker & more, Michael Wagstaff Construction
• Homemade Afghan, Pathways Herb Shop
• O’Brien Neoprene Life Vest, Southside Marine & Auto
• $50 Gift Certificate, the Lamplighter Restaurant
• $25 Gift Certificate, the Pizza Pub
• Hair Care Products & $25 Gift Certificate, Your Hair Place
• Hand painted note cards from Don Hall, Lakeside Gallery
• Box of Vintage records by JW books
• Camo Hat with LED Lights, Colleen’s Creations
• $50 Gift Certificate, Virginia Avenue Mall
• Framed Oil Painting & Glass dish with soap, Welcome Home Retailer at the Virginia Avenue Mall

Proceeds will benefit the Chamber’s upcoming projects, which include the “Holiday Open House” on November 18, and the Clarksville Christmas Parade slated for December 7. The absolute auction will be conducted at the front entrance of Virginia Avenue Mall, 317 Virginia Avenue.  Preview the auction items on display in one of the Mall’s front windows.

Lake Country Cruisers ~ Cruise In (3pm)

Starting at 3 pm the Lake Country Cruisers will cruise-in to showcase their cool ride for the last time this year from 4 pm to 9 pm, along Virginia Avenue. During the Cruise-in there will be music, performing live on stage at United Country Virginia Realty will be:

Jason Ring will be playing live at the Harvest Days Oktoberfest from 4 to 6 pm, front stage at United Country Realty. “One More Time” will make its way to the stage at 7 pm.

Jason Ring (4 – 6pm)

Jason Ring is known as the “one man blues-country-bluegrass band” and has been characterized by the International Bluegrass Music Association as one of the “Fresh Sounds in the World of Bluegrass” (IBMA, Jan 2008). Along with award winning vocals, Jason can skillfully play almost any stringed instrument including guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobra and bass. Don’t be surprised if he also throws down on a smooth skat including his impressive “mouth trumpet.”

One More Time! (7 – 9pm)

One More Time features well over 100 years of musical experience to bring you a great visit down memory lane.  From Classic Country and Early Rock and Roll, to the best of today.  They even toss in a little Blue Grass and Gospel for good measure!  The lineup of One More Time has many versions, led by Ronnie Newcomb (bass) and Paul Kosiba (lead guitar) the band enjoys playing for many Civic Events, Private Parties and Festivals.  One More Time can be from two to six members depending on the venue.  “Our three piece Gospel rendition of One More Time is truly a rewarding experience, nothing is more fun than playing in a small country church” states Ronnie.  Additional band members include Dick Smiley (piano), Bill Baker (guitar) and Barry Hughes (Drums).

One More Time plays all kinds of Music and their selections are great. You will enjoy the Music and fun On And Off The Stage. There Is Plenty Of Room To Dance And We Hope You Will. If You Like To Sit, Listen, And Watch You Certainly May. If you like Really Good Music and Want to Be Entertained just Come to the Harvest Days Festival from 5 Pm to 9 Pm and Follow the Sounds. Shop-Look-Listen-Dance-Enjoy!! For Booking Information Ronnie Newcomb 434-372-3098, 434-210-1441 or Paul Kosiba At 434-374-8295.

Oktoberfest Biergarten, English translation-Oktoberfest Beer Garden

Its what’s new & brewing this year in the front lawn of Century 21, 412 Virginia Avenue, for 21 years of age and older. ID will be needed to get into the gate. The cost is $7 at the gate, which includes a cup & an Oktoberfest bottle Koozie. There will be great selection of Fall & German beer available for $3 a bottle or glass. On tap we will have Oktoberfest Ales, Leinenkugel Lager, also featuring a brew from the Wild Wolf Brewery, a Virginia brewed beer. By the Bottle we will have- Wood Chuck Fall Cider, Spaten Oktoberfest, Sam Adams Pumpkin & Magic Hat Hex Ourtober. Lots of choices to Oom Pah-Pah about and relax with friends. Hoffen, euch dort zu sehen! Hope to seen you there!

Clarksville VA Local Restaurants

All the Local Restaurants will be open and ready to fill any taste bud or appetite. In the mood for some German food! The Lake House Restaurant & the Lamplighter Restaurant are both in the Oktoberfest spirit and offering these German Specials!

The Lake House Restaurant Specials are: Bratwurst cooked in beer & smothered cabbage, Sauerkraut Balls & sweeten your tummy with German Apple Strudel or German Chocolate cake & featuring an Oktoberfest beer special.

The Lamplighter will be serving these specials: Sauerkraut Mit Rippchen Mit Kartoffel Puffen (German Spareribs with sauerkraut & potato pancake), Bratwurst on bun with Grilled Peppers & Onions, served with German Potato Salad. And German Beer will be offered.

The following restaurant Chamber Members also invite you & your family in: Clarksville Subway, Cooper’s Landing Inn & Traveler’s Tavern, Gino’s Italian Restaurant, Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, McDondald’s, The Pizza Pub, The Lake House Restaurant

Harvest Days festival is coordinated by the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Clarksville Chamber, 374-2436.

Come and celebrate the fall season the first Saturday in October at the Annual Harvest Days Festival! Vendors will line the streets facing the storefronts and sidewalks along Virginia Avenue offering seasonal crafts, specialty items, antiques, collectibles and antiquities (items of an era) from 9 am to 3 pm. In addition to the vendors, the one-of-a-kind specialty shops and restaurants will offer specials throughout the downtown area, along with a host of games & crafts for the kids to participate in and a galore of farm animals to see, & ponies to ride. Come out and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather and the activities that are available. The event is opened to the public and there is no admission charge. This year the festival will continue into the late afternoon & evening, 4 pm-9 pm with the Lake Country Cruise-in & local music talent to dance too. Harvest Days Festival is hosted by the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce. For more information call (434) 374-2436 and/or see our fact sheet/application.

This year’s 2012 Lakefest Juried Arts & Craft show winners from July 21st are:

Best in Show ~ Leland Williams

Leland Williams of Crescent City, Florida-Oil pastels on sandpaper of wildlife, landscapes and still life subjects

2nd Place ~ William Hunter & Kathryn Nioy-Cukier

William Hunter & Kathryn Nioy-Cukier of Sole Artist from Arden, NC. Crystalline Pottery & Artwork

3rd Place ~ Randy Chapmen

Randy Chapmen-Happy Scraps of Fuquay Varina, NC. Welded Metal art creatures (click this image to visit www.happyscraps.net)

Honorable Mention ~ Fred Cartwright

Fred Cartwright of South Hill, VA. Metal Artwork

The Official 2012 Lakefest t-shirts have arrived and they are spectacular!  The artwork depicted on the back of each shirt has two major Lakefest components—the hot-air balloons and the fireworks; brother sister team Kaleigh Gilliland & brother Matt of Clarksville created the winning Lakefest design.  The front of the shirts the has a hot air balloon graphic surrounded by the words “35th Annual Virginia Lake Festival, Clarksville, VA.Each shirt also has the Clarksville Ruritan logo imprinted on the left sleeve & HP Logo on the right sleeve, which reflects their Lakefest 2012 Captain Sponsorship.

The Clarksville Chamber is excited & thankful to have teamed up with two CAPTAIN Sponsors for this year's Lake Festival! Pictured above displaying the official Lakefest t-shirt with their logo on the sleeves of this years design, is HP manager, Paul Krysiak and President of the Clarksville Ruritans Club, Julie Ames.

The shirts come in a variety of colors—Red, White, Blue, Lime Green, Violet & Orange and they range in sizes from youth small to adult XXX-large.  Youth shirts are $12 each, adults up to x-large are $16 and XX’s and XXX’s are $18.

T-shirts are now available at the Clarksville Chamber Office (105 Second Street), the Virginia Avenue Mall (317 Virginia Avenue), and the Clarksville Town Office (321 Virginia Avenue).  Proceeds from the shirts will help with the various expenses of Lakefest such as live bands, fireworks and hot-air balloons.  The 35^th annual Lakefest is scheduled for July 19-21

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.