Applications are being taken for the 2018 Patrick County Fair Pageants, which will be held in September. Contact Patty Hazelwood c/o Stuart Rotary Club Fair Pageant, 1988 Wayside Rd., Stuart, Va., 24171 or email questions to misspcfair@yahoo.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
COMMUNITY MEAL/BIBLE STUDY: community dinner, 6 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
GREENTEAM CLEAN UP: volunteer to help clean up local roadways, Woolwine Highway towards Wood’s Cold Storage will be the selected area to clean up. Neon vests, bags, trash grabbers will be provided. Meet at 5:15 p.m. at Howell’s Grocery, 230 Woolwine Hwy, Stuart.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
FARMERS MARKET: Tool sharpening *fee involved, locally grown produce, fruit, meats, eggs, baked items and more, 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
11TH ANNUAL CAR, BIKE & TRACTOR SHOW: check in at 8 a.m., judging at 11 a.m., classes include car/truck, bike, and tractor. $15 entry fee, call for multi-car discount. Fireman’s awards for top 15 cars and trucks, top 3 bikes, top 3 tractors and people’s choice. Door prizes for entries, DJ Music Mix, lunch and snacks available for purchase. Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, call Eddie at (276) 692-5820 before 4 p.m. or David at (276) 930-1339 after 4 p.m.
RISE & SHINE YOUTH MARKET: come shop from local youth that have baked, grown, or created everything they sell. Items range from jewelry, fresh produce, soaps, baked goods, crafts, and much more. 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers’ Market.
FOLK TALES FAMILY DAY: celebrate American folk tales with live performances by Jack Tale Storytellers, crafts, and snacks; free admission; Jack Tale Storytellers perform at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
COMMUNITY DAY: free hot dogs and drinks, free carwash, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harvest Worship Center.
MOVIE ON THE MOUNTAIN: Jumanji, staring Dwayne Johnson, inflatables available at 7 p.m., movie begins at 8:30 p.m., bring your own seating, snacks available for purchase, free admission, Meadows of Dan Community Center.
BELCHER-BOYD REUNION: descendants of Robert and Indie Boyd Belcher, covered dish meal, 5 p.m., bring photos and memories to share, Wildlife Building in Woolwine.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
WOOD REUNION: descendants of Alexander and Jane Hopkins Wood, all relatives and friends invited, bring a picnic lunch, 10 a.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, Meadows of Dan.
HUGHES FAMILY REUNION: the 42nd annual reunion, bring a covered dish lunch, all family and friends invited, 1 p.m., Hughes family picnic shelter on Trot Valley Rd.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
FARMERS MARKET: Tuesday market with locally grown items, 3 to 6 p.m., Stuart Farmers Market.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment provided by One Accord, bring a side dish or dessert, 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 694-3917.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
FARMERS MARKET: Rotary fair exhibit info, locally grown produce, fruit, meats, eggs, baked items, and more; 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market.
MUSIC NIGHT: concessions at 5 p.m., $4 donation for admission, open mic at 5:30 p.m., Skyline Drive and The Marshall Brothers. Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer-Penn Rd., Spencer.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: pancakes, gravy, country ham, baked apples, sausage, homemade biscuits, bacon, eggs, coffee, orange juice, water. Adult plate $7, Child plate $3.50, eat in or take out; call in orders (276) 930-2113. 6:30 to 10 a.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy, Stuart.
PATRICK COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT: Wee, Little Miss, Young Miss, Preteen Miss, Jr. Miss, and Miss pageants.
BBQ DINNER: dine in or take out, 4 to 7 p.m., $10 adult plate (includes BBQ, pinto beans, potatoes, slaw, bread, dessert, and drink) $5 child plate (12 and younger – includes BBQ, potatoes, dessert and drink), BBQ by the pound available. Sponsored by Patrick Springs Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Patrick Springs Fire Department.
BASSETT CRUISE-IN: “Race night” See hundreds of classic cars, meet local and regional racing legends including Donald “Satch” Worley, Paul Radford and Monk Tate. Free admission, 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bassett Hwy 57. For more information, visit www.bassettcruisein.com.
FISH FRY: Mountain Top Support Team fish fry, fried flounder, baked potato, slaw, homemade hushpuppies, dessert, and drink. Adult $8, Child $5, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
GOARD FAMILY REUNION: covered dish, 1 p.m., Patrick Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
REVIVAL: Evangelist Shirley Quesenberry, Sunday morning 11 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m., special singing each night, Mtn. View Church of God of Prophecy, 436 Mtn. View Church Rd., Patrick Springs.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
PHILPOTT PROJECT CELEBRATION: 65th anniversary celebration, free, tours at the dam, exhibitors and displays, games and activities for youngsters, K-9 bomb dog demonstration, food available for purchase, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Philpott Lake and Dam, 1058 Philpott Dam Rd., Bassett. For more information, call (276) 692-8938.
MOONSHINE MEMORIES: vintage vehicle (bring yours), prize drawings, bring a chair or blanket, $10 wristband, music by Pan Parrot Steel Drum Band, games, 50-50 drawing, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4087 Snow Creek Road, Franklin County.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
BLOOD DRIVE: 1 to 6 p.m., to make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767; Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.
