Sorry... no DOGS are permitted in the RivahFest area... for the safety and convenience of all visitors
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Join us for RivahFest 2009! - the Tappahannock Virginia community festival that will be held downtown Tappahannock on Prince Street all day. RivahFest promises more wonderful hometown family fun for our community members and visitors from all over Virginia and from around the country! Enjoy seeing old friends, eating great food, listening to cool music, playing fun games, and browsing arts, crafts, antiques and merchant booths to your heart's content. To add to the family fun a whole area of Kid's activities will thrill and entertain the younger crowd. |
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Download the What's On Where & When Chart  RivahFest Activities - Friday, June 18 |
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 Fireman's Parade 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.  |
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Tappahannock-Essex Fire Department annual parade, an area tradition for over 50 years Water Lane, left on to Prince Street, and right on to Cross Street |
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 Fireman's Dance & Trophy Awards 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
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Tappahannock-Essex Fire Department Trophy Awards and Annual Dance with Live Music Firehouse - Airport Road |
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RivahFest Activities - Saturday, June 18 |
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Arts, Crafts and Antiques Opens 10 a.m.. GOLDEN CIRCLE AREA open late until 7 p.m. |
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Over 100 exhibits featuring handmade arts, crafts and antiques from around the country Along Prince Street and Courthouse Green |
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Children's Activities is sponsored by: |
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Children's Activities 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Slides and climbing wall; rides & games, puppet show, face painting and much more! Duke Street and Water Lane On St. Margaret's Campus |
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Boat Show Maritime Activities 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Area marine vendors display boats of all makes and sizes. Marine information and boat safety informatiuon is also provided Water Lane |
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Tastes of Tappahannock is sponsored by: Essex County - Virginia |
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Tastes of Tappahannock 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
GOLDEN CIRCLE AREA open late until 7 p.m. |
Crab cakes, oysters, steamed crabs, hamburgers, hot dogs, fish sandwiches, baked goods, lemonade and more offered by 20 local non-profit and commercial organizations. There is a tented seating area located on Water Lane in front of Stage 2 |
Water Lane, from Prince Street to Virginia Street |
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Farmer's Market 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Local produce, crafts and goodies Cross Street, between Prince Street and Virginia Street |
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Merchant's Row 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Local businesses offer information on products and services Duke Street |
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The Beer Garden is sponsored by: Al Pugh Distributing Company Inc. |
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Beer & Wine Garden 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. GOLDEN CIRCLE AREA open late until 8 p.m. |
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Golden Beverages served in a restricted location Corner of Prince Street and Water Lane |
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Carriages Rides 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. |
This is wonderful opportunity to enjoy open carriage rides at this event offered by Oakley Farm Carriage service.
Earl Street & Water Lane |
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Rappahannock River Hole-in-One Challenge 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Test your golfing skills and chance your luck and win cash prizes for that lucky stroke
Bottom of Duke Street |
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Tappahannock Da Vinci Code Treasure Trail 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Test your sleuthing skills and find all 12 clues to win a $500 cash prizes Clues are in the Guide Book Answers are All Over Town |
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The RivahFest Idol Contest is sponsored by: Peninsula Health Care / Anthem |
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RivahFest Idol 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Contest open to teenagers aged 12 to 18 wishing to perform before a live audience and be judged to win the RivahFest 2009 Idol title and a $500 Cash prize
St. Margaret's Stage 2 Water Lane |
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The RivahFest Crab Race is sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Tappahannock |
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Rotary Club Crab Race 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Select your speediest crab, prime your water squirt pistol and win cash prizes. Water Lane & Virginia Street |
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St. John's Choral Concerts 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Relax in air-conditioned St.John's and listen to choirs from several churches in the area Cross Street & Duke Street |
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Miss Flame Contest |
Young ladies ages 15-20 from Essex, King & Queen, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond or Westmoreland compete for Miss Flame 2009. St Margaret's on Water Lane |
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The Treasures of Tappahannock House Tour is sponsored by: Dillard & Katona, Attorneys at Law The Essex Inn George Jennings, g booker 3, llc Architectural Practice St Margaret's School |
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Treasures of Tappahannock House Tour 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. |
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The guided tour winds around the 13 oldest buildings in downtown Tappahannock visiting and entering three properties - experts on hand to answer your questions!
$3 charge includes tour postcard. Meet at Fountain on Prince Street and Cross Street |
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The Antique Cars Display is sponsored by: Riverland Insurers and Thurston Spring Service |
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Antique Cars Show 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Some of the Antique Cars appearing at RivahFest by courtesy of the Northern Neck Region, Antique Automobile Club of America and antique cars - show organized by Peyton Guest Water Lane, between Earl and Wright Street |
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Captain Thomas Happy Hour River Cruises 4:30 p.m. |
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Take a cruise on the Rappahannock River and enjoy a unique sunset cruise experience.
Hoskins Creek Bridge on Route 17/360 |
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Rappahannock Catfish Fishing Contest 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
The June Parker Marina on Route 17 North is Catfish Fishing Contest HQ starting at 7 AM - for more details and to register go to the Contest Form. June Parker Marina Rt. 17 North, 1/4 mile |
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The Bus Shuttle Service for Visitor Parking is sponsored by: The Town of Tappahannock |
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Bus Service 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
Courthouse Exxon at corner of Cross and Queen Streets |
Continuous bus service runs from Tappahannock Elementary School parking lots & Tappahannock Towne Center parking area to RivahFest bus stop on corner of Cross Street and Queen Street/Rt. 17/360 next to Courthouse Exxon |
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The Music & Entertainment is sponsored by:
Bank Of Essex
Bon Secours EVB Hospice of Central Virginia Marks & Harrison Riverside Hospital Wal*Mart |
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Entertainment  Click here to download Steve Bassett's MP3's |
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Web page last updated: June 19, 2008 [Click here to report a correction or new information for this web page] |
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