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July/August 2012

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS FESTIVAL


Welcome to the 64th Annual Virginia Highlands Festival! This year’s Festival, “Carved FromOur Past,” is dedicated to the memory of Mary Dudley Porterfield (1921-2012), wife of ourfounder, Robert Porterfield. “Behind every good man, is a great woman,” and Mary Dudley wasthe best. She pushed Bob to make the Festival the wide-ranging event that it is today, and we oweour success to her.

We also owe our success to the many people who make this Festival happen each year – from ourcommittee members listed below to the many businesses, partner organizations and individualpatrons listed throughout this magazine. Thank you for keeping Robert and Mary Dudley Porterfield’s vision alive and thriving.

See you at the Festival!

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Barter Theatre for the use of several of their archive photos of Robert and Mary DudleyPorterfield used throughout this edition of “Highlander Magazine.” Thank you also goes to Jay Porterfield for graciously loaning the Festival the photos of his mother, MaryDudley, used on this page. We also want to give a big thank you to the Town of Abingdon for all their hard work and support of the Festival each year.

The success of the Virginia Highlands Festival would not be possible without the HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS who give of their time to the 25+ different committeesthat bring this festival to our town. In addition, the Town of Abingdon provides manyneeded services and resources. Without all of this support, our festival could not happen,and we want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one.

Welcome...

2012 VIRGINIAHIGHLANDSFESTIVAL

Thank You!2012 VHF Committee Members:ANtiQuesSandra Darden – Co-ChairmanShirley Snowden - Co-ChairmanLarry BareEmma ClarkLovis CountissVickye HallDeborah IcenhourSusan KimbrellLinda LaneAlice NidaSue PayneRuth SheffieldJohn SheffieldLillian SpicerCatheryn SturgeonMike WartellaArts & CrAFtsBob Trent - Chairman Kris TracyJanice Cowan Jim Cowan Julie Donovan Jamie Estes Linda Hamilton George Metcalf Alice Nida Peta Patton Betsy Pearce Heda Quillin

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Brian Ickes - ChairmanKatie CaslerCreAtiVe WritiNGTommy Bryant- Chairman Carl Clarke Phil Ferguson William HarrisBen Jennings Merry Jennings Steve Lindeman Brittaney Mullins Diana Pafford Terri RiemanneduCAtioN liAisoNMarva WheelerHome ANd GArdeNCynthia Herrell - ChairmanSusan Godfrey - Co-ChairmanRosemary BlevinsKay CarterSue ClarkBarbara ElySylvia FergusonCarol FieldsLeah FleenorSusan HudsonLouise King

Liz MannSusan PatrickMary Beth PomaBarbara SmithLynn SweetCarol YatesJuried FiNe Art Linda Hamilton - ChairmanDavid AlexanderSheri ChaffinLovis CountissJackie DolppNadya Warthen GibsonMary HarringtonGary KimbrellJoyce Samuel loCAl HistoryCarl Mallory - ChairmanmAPs (marketing, Advertising,Publicity and sponsorship)

Gary Kimbrell - ChairmanKatie CaslerMyra CookDeanna GrantSusan KimbrellAnn RisdonBuddy ScheererBeth ScottDaveena Sexton

Anne Lewis VowellmusiCSandra Parker-Chairman Donald Ault Richard Clayton Major Pounders (Gospel)Daveena Sexton (Bluegrass)Marva Wheeler (Classical)NAturAl resourCesMerry Jennings - ChairmanJim CowanJudith FosterTom McMullenAnne MaioRandy SmithCarrie SparksPAtroNsSydne Montague - Chairman Sylvia Ferguson Joyce Ferratt Louise King Shirley Landreth Whitley Smith Lillian Spicer Catheryn Sturgeon Charlene S. Truhlik Carolyn WorrellPerFormiNG ArtsI.B. Dent-Chairman

Gary Kimbrell Sydne Montague Sean O'Sullivan Terri Riemann Beth Scott Anne Lewis Vowell PHotoGrAPHyBrandon Reese - Chairman Rachel Parks - Co-ChairmanJoseph (Tyler) BoydCourtney ReeseProGrAm PArtNers Margaret Hutson - ChairmanrelAted eVeNtsAnne Lewis Vowell - ChairmansiGNs & trANsPortAtioNClaude Worrell - Chairman Major Poundersstreet dANCeI.B. Dent-Chairman Terri RiemannBeth ScottDarnell SumrellAnne Lewis VowellyoutHAline Backes - ChairmanyoutH Art Kathy Gibian - Chairman

Mary Dudley Porterfield

Mary Dudley PorterfieldDecember 25, 1921 - January 31, 2012


to make the most of your time at the Festival, park at one of two locations – the Antiques market at i-81, exit 14,or rose’s parking lot at exit 19 – and ride the Festival’s Free historic trolleys or air-conditioned buses. Visit the historic district of downtown Abingdon and cut out the hassle of parking.

Festival Bus StopsAd Arts depotAmP Abingdon market Pavilion (formerly Farmers market Pavilion)

Am Antiques marketA&C Arts & Crafts showBt Barter theatreHW Heartwood: southwest Virginia’s Artisan GatewayHmAC Holston mountain Artisans CenterKP Kiwanis Parkr muster Grounds

Parking areas at Exit 14 (AM) and Exit 19(Rose’s parking lot) are served by free shuttlebuses every 15 minutes within town limits.Follow signs from the interstate.

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Bus Stop

Traffic Signal

First Aid

Park and RideBuses and trollys run between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Buses leave the parking lots every 15 minutes and stop at each Festival event location.

Get on the Trolly or the Buses – its Free!

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rP roses’ Parking lotusPs Post officeWCPl Washington County Public libraryWKm William King museum**Buses run on the hour between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to this location.


1 Fiber Teresa Buchanan July 28-Aug. 71 Misc. Jean Battlo Aug. 8-122 Clay Elizabeth Karaffa Full Show3 Glass Pam Snellgrove Full Show4 Misc. Pete & Evelyn Richards Full Show5 Jewelry Helen & Jerry Bowman Full Show6 Misc. Rick Ruth Full Show7 Wood Hal & Brenda Jones Full Show8 Misc. Frankie & Leo Edwards Full Show9 Jewelry Jan Barnes & Susan Anderton Full Show10 Misc. Ashley Robertson Aug. 2-710 Fiber Karen & Georgia Moran Aug. 8-1211 Clay Mary Curtin Full Show12 Jewelry Robbie Gentry Full Show15 Jewelry Allison Schroeder Full Show16 Misc. Shalom Lord Full Show19-20 Fiber Debbie Trantham Full Show21 Wood Matthew Newman July 28-Aug. 121 Fiber Suzanne Davis Aug. 2-1222 Fiber Maureen Lavorgne Aug. 8-1223 Misc. Appalachian Authors Guild Full Show24 Fiber Thelma Arreola July 28-Aug. 124 Misc. Amy Tester Aug. 2-7

24 Fiber Nikita Masters Aug. 8-1225-26 Misc. Joseph McGhee Full Show30 Misc. Daniel Lasris Full Show31 Wood Charlie & Heda Quillin Full Show32 Wood David Spangler & Glendon Boyd Full Show33 Jewelry Marci Million Full Show34 Clay Patrick McDermott July 28-Aug. 735 Misc. Jamie Estes Full Show36 Art Loretta Youngman July 28-Aug. 137 Misc. Kathy Shearer July 28-Aug. 137 Art David Alexander Aug. 2-737 Art Ned Johnson Aug. 8-1238 Misc. Kent Morgan & Melvin Miles Full Show39 Fudge Full Show40 Johnston Memorial Hospital Full Show46 Fiber Alice Watson Full Show47 Art Janice Beck Full Show48 Photo Robert Jones Full Show49 Art Virginia Fergus Full Show50 Photo Bruce Cole Full Show51 Clay Joan Beck Full Show52 Jewelry Javier Baron Full Show53 William King Museum Full Show

Juried Arts& Crafts ShowRemsburg Drive • Daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Free Admission • Food CourtInformation Booth

The Festival hosts artists and crafters from throughout the South who rotate in and outof this juried show, so come back often during our 16-day extravaganza!

Jean Battlo Uzoma Rita Ezekwudo Matthew Newman Curtis McCorsley

David Alexander Patrick McDermott Robbie Gentry

BOOTH CRAFT EXHIBITOR SHOW DATES BOOTH CRAFT EXHIBITOR SHOW DATES

Robert Porterfield, Founder of the Virginia Highlands Festival

and Barter Theatre, was born on December 21, 1905, he settled

in what is now Glade Spring until his death on October 28, 1971.


Bruce Cole Jerry Mitchell Jimmy Ramsey

Ned Johnson Shalom Lord Allison Schroeder

54 Animal Defense Full Show60 Misc. Annette White Full Show61 Misc. Tony & Denise Lucia Full Show63 Jewelry Kare Roberts July 28-Aug. 763 Clay Christi Ormsby Aug. 8-1264 Clay Mike Hart July 28-Aug. 164 Clay Ed Lockett Aug. 2-764 Clay Hank Allred Aug. 8-1265 Wood Dennie Tiller Full Show66 Photo Fred Draper Full Show67 REST AREA Full Show68 Jewelry Randy Armstrong Full Show68 Glass Allison Armstrong Full Show69 Misc. Dana Christian Full Show70 Clay David Wells July 28-Aug. 770 Fiber Sharla Willis Aug. 8-1271 Clay Jerry Mitchell Full Show72 Jewelry Robyn Willmann Full Show73 Wood Curtis McCorsley Full Show74 Photo Bob Frankenfield Full Show75 Wood Ralmadge Butler Full Show76 Fiber Pat Rike July 28-Aug. 776 Jewelry Veronica Salfi Aug. 8-12

77 Clay Brent Ragan Full Show78 Photo Janet Axman July 28-Aug. 178 Clay Susan Clark Aug. 2-778 Photo Jennifer Indicott Aug. 8-1279 Photo Michael & Patty Albin July 28-Aug. 179 Wood Wes Lukota Aug. 2-780 Wood Robert Ervin July 28-Aug. 180 Misc. Gail & Roger Marcengill Aug. 8-1281 Fiber Uzoma Ezekwudo Full Show82 Jewelry Bryan Davis Full Show83 Wood Bill Kincaid Full Show84 Jewelry Lisa Schwartz Full Show85 Fiber John Mitchell Full Show86 FESTIVAL OFFICE Full ShowW0 Clay Michael La Roche Aug. 10-12W1 Jewelry Juanita Burton WeekendsW2 Fiber Tonya Mullins WeekendsW3 Wood Rebecca Sullivan WeekendsW4 Photo Jimmy Ramsey Weekends

BOOTH CRAFT EXHIBITOR SHOW DATES BOOTH CRAFT EXHIBITOR SHOW DATES


Displays and Demonstrations

Quilts of AppalachiaFriday and Saturday, August 3-4, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Sunday, August 5, 1:00- 5:00 p.m.

Quilts of all ages and styles will be gathered from all around the region and displayed at Holston Mountain Artisans Center at 214 Park Street, Abingdon. FromAugust 3rd to August 5th join us to enjoy this collection of quilts offered for displayfrom the public and the members of the Holston Mountain Artisans Cooperative andthe Wolf Hills Quilt Guild. Demonstrations of various quilt techniques will be heldthroughout the weekend. Hours:Call 276-628-7721 or [email protected]

William King Museum Live DemonstrationsDaily, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Behind Fields Penn House onRemsburg Drive

William King Museum is doingthings differently at our booth thisyear! Located behind the FieldsPenn House on Remsburg Dr., joinus at our booth for live artistdemonstrations and children's activities. We'll be posting the artists who will bedemonstrating and the details of the children's activities on our website for eachday, so be sure to check it out! www.WilliamKingMuseum.org The William King

Museum is a non-profit regional art museum and arts education center housed in ahistoric 1913 former school. It is the only facility of its kind and Virginia's only nationally accredited museum west of Roanoke.

Craft Demonstrations at Fields Penn HouseDaily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sundays 1:00- 5:00 p.m.Fields Penn 1860 House Museum

Throughout the Festival, members of the Holston Mountain Artisans Cooperativewill offer displays and demonstrations of traditional crafts at Fields Penn 1860 HouseMuseum. Watch for demonstrations in wood carving and woodworking, basket makers and chair caning, fiber arts, quilting, and more. For a complete schedule, call276-628-7721 or email [email protected].

Visit Fields Penn 1860 House Museum for craft demonstrations by members of the Holston Mountain Artisans. Brenda McCall is shown here caning a chair.


New Dates

9DAYS!

July 28 - Aug. 5

Antiques Market Show and SaleJuly 28 through August 5, 2012Virginia Highlands Community CollegeI-81 Exit 14 • Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Over 100 Booths under 2 Large Tents$5 Daily, 9-Day Pass $12, Under 12 FreePlease No Pets Allowed. Service Animals Permitted.

2012 Antiques Dealers List

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Dealer City State

Abingdon Antiques Abingdon VAAndrew Harley Antiques,Ltd APO AEAnna's Attic Elizabethton TNAntique Accessories Johnson City TNAntiques of Dallas Dallas TXBear Crossing McIntosh FLBedford on the Square Pittsburgh PABetty B's Trash to Treasures Wilmington NCBlue Heron Antiques Lexington SCCabin Fever Antiques Saraland ALCabin on the Hill Georgetown TXCharles Upchurch Antiques Mableton GACharlie & Elaine Jones Blountville TNCollector's Corner Bushnell FLCrabtree Antiques Troutville VADean Feathers Kingsport TNDeherdt Antiques Ocala FLDown Memory Lane Livingston TXDreamtiques Blountville TNEstate Services Knoxville TNE. Strachan Coledon ONTFlea Market Specialties Bean Station TNFlow Blue Brothers Lewisville TXFoxglove Antiques & Etc. Abingdon VAFran's Fantasies Antiques Chesapeake VAFreddie King Bristol VAHeritage House Antiques Bland VAHickory Mountain Antiques Pittsboro NC

Dealer City State

Hoot and Nana Antiques Paris KYJerry Lee Antiques Abingdon VAJ & M Finds Drury MOLady and the Cowboy Granbury TXLegacy Arts & Antiques Germantown TNLeRoque Atlanta GALonnie Thigpen Auctions Beulaville NCMarilyn Angel Willoughby OHM & E Antiques Leesburg FLMister Earle's Curiosities West Monroe LAMunday & Munday Benton ILNostalgia Shop Kingsport TNOld Gray Mare Morristown TNOma's and Opa's Fun Gainesville TXPam Graham & John Elkins Blue Ridge VAP & S Antiques Lake Worth FLRebecca's Secret Garden Drury MORosentiques Bristol TNSterling Treasures Camden SCThe Cheeky Mare Hutto TXThe Linen Lady Mt. Airy MDThe Lion and the Lamb Fall Branch TN'tiques and Things Abingdon VATrail's End Antiques Tazewell VATrudy's T & T Antiques Lindale TX

Dealer list accurate at press time but subject to change.

Sponsored in part by:

Bevins’ CraneService, Inc.

Discover those special, hard-to-find items at this 45,000-square-foot market. For many people, it's the centerpiece of the Festival. Antique lovers spend days browsing through tents filled with an impressive array of fine formal and country furniture, top-end collectibles, folk art, jewelry, accessories, books and primitives. Dealers from all over the US offer fine period furniture, porcelain, sterling silver, quilts, clothing, paintings, rugs, and more. Dealers always restock, so be sure tovisit more than once! For more information contact Vickye Hall at 276-608-4744.


Early Bird ShoppingSaturday, July 28

8:00- 10:00 a.m.Antiques Market Event Tents

Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAdmission $20.00

Join us for Early Bird Shopping at the Virginia Highlands Festival Antiques Market on Saturday, July 28th from

8:00 to 10:00 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served to Early Bird shoppers. Advance tickets may be

purchased from the Festival Office, Antiques MarketCommittee members or at the gate. For more information

contact the festival office at 276-623-5266.

SHOP EARLY AND OFTEN FOR BEST SELECTION!

Cameo: Robert Porterfield pictured with LibbyGrant at the VHF Antiques Market in 1954.

2012 Music Series

One Good ThingMeet One Good Thing, the band that is fanning the smoldering embers of the local music scene byblending R&B, soul, contemporary funk, and rock standards. One Good Thing has emerged as East Tennessee's premier party dance band. The vocal talents of Beth Crisco is combined with the professional sounds of David Cooke (keyboards), Charlie Aesque (bass), Gary Redden (guitar) and JohnGrayson (drums). The band provides the ultimate groove, which has made One Good Thing a musical fixture at Tri-Cities venues.

Box SetBox Set is the brainchild of four like-minded musicians who came together first as friends, then asband mates. Groove built around the songwriting/guitar of Jeff Blackburn and filled out with obscure tunes from the 60s and 70s folk rock movement. Box Set influences include Leon Russell,Jackson Browne, CSN, Steely Dan, The Beatles, 40s swing bands, 60s folk rock and soul and 70s folkmovement. Randy Sword on keyboard has an impressive resume playing with and opening for national acts. Vic Ray's drumming dates back to childhood. Mark Mervis comes from an acoustic background and has spent several years playing bluegrass/newgrass bass. Jeff also hails from anacoustic background and has an eclectic taste in music from James Taylor to Todd Rungren. JoeHoskin’s hot guitar licks and spot on vocal style is a perfect complement to the laid back groove ofthese five friends. Together they are Box Set!

One Leg UpBased in Asheville, North Carolina, One Leg Up performs a vibrant mixture of upbeat gypsy jazz, Latin, swing and original jazz compositions. One Leg Up—John Stineman (guitar, vocals), Jim Tanner (Guitar), Zack Page (bass), MikeGuzalak (Clarinet, Sax) and Steve Trismen (violin, vocals)—formed in 2003 as a "String Swing" band in the style offamed French gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Propelled by their excellent self-produced debut recording "GypsyBlue," they soon won critical acclaim for their "hot club" prowess. Over the years, One Leg Up has broadened its repertoire to include fresh arrangements of Django classics, vocal harmonies, original compositions, andinnovative adaptations of classic jazz numbers in the French "hot club" and American "big band" styles. Now morethan just a Django band, their latest recording "Pere La Chaise" is a music mix that is danceable and accessible. Formore information visit www.myspace.com/onelegup.

Folk Soul RevivalFolk Soul Revival is a harmony drenched, boot stomping, rowdy, rootsy Americana band from the Appalachian mountains. With strong songwriting, spot on vocals, earthy instrumentation, and an unreserved honesty, anFSR concert is consistently eventful. FSR have amassed a huge group of loyal and vocal fans... affectionatelycalled “the Congregation.” Folk Soul Revival has shared the stage with such high profile acts as Jason Isbell,Justin Townes Earle, John Cowan, Jesse McReynolds, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Jessica Lea Mayfield... just to name afew. Folk Soul Revival's debut album "Good Enough" was released independently in April of 2009. Their highlyanticipated, highly successful follow up studio album "Words Off A Tongue" was released in August of 2010 andis a big sounding, organic production. Produced by Nashville's Chad Brown, the album includes session workfrom the Wallflower's Fred Eltringham; famed, Grammy nominated, cellist Dave Eggar, and the soulful McCrarySisters. It has been praised by critics and fans alike, and just recently was named on “No Depression” magazine’swebsite as being in the Top 15 of 2010. For more information visit www.reverbnation.com/folksoulrevival.


Abingdon Market Pavilion


SaturdayFree Admission

4:00- 6:00 p.m. – One Good Thing

SundayAdmission $5.00, children under 12 free

1:00- 2:30 p.m. – Box Set

3:00- 4:00 p.m. – One Leg Up

4:00- 5:30 p.m. – Folk Soul Revival

Opening Weekend Dedicated in Memory of

Jimmy FleenorNovember 22, 1925 - May 1, 2012

Thank you Jimmy, for the many years of wonderful music you brought to the Festival

and the region. You will be missed!

Photo courtesy of Milligan College

Visit www.VaHighlandsFestival.orgto view performer videos


Celebration of theAbingdon Farmers MarketExtended Hours: July 28, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Abingdon Farmers Market will have extended hours during the first Saturdayof the Festival. Discover the bounty of fresh, locally grown produce, meats, eggs andcheeses from this region's lush pastures! The Abingdon Farmers Market has servedas a place for farmers, artisans and food producers to sell their wares directly to thecommunity for over a dozen years. Located at the corners of Remsburg Drive andCummings Street in Abingdon, VA, the market is open year-round. Full Season begins the 3rd Saturday of April, and the following Tuesday.

Admission: $15, Children under 12 free • No reserved seating

If you are or have ever been a Jethro Tull fan, you will not want to miss this show!The musicians have faithfully paid great attention not only to the music, but alsoto the "look" of the band at different times during a career that spans over 40years! Serving to satisfy the NYC/Long Island area's Jethro Tull fans' cravings since 2004, WARCHILD aims to capture the excitement and memorable live performances of Tull focusing on its first decade of unique musicianship and creativity.

During the early 1970s, Jethro Tull went from a progressive blues band to one ofthe largest concert draws in the world. One of the world's best-selling musicartists, the band has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide in a career thathas spanned more than forty years. Initially playing blues rock with an experimen-tal flavor, they have also incorporated elements of classical music, folk music, jazz,hard rock and art rock into their music.WARCHILD is perhaps the best Jethro Tull tribute band in the world and folks are in for areal treat when they perform during the 2012Virginia Highlands Festival! For more aboutthe Tribute Band visit www.warchildlive.com.


As a mime, Jef has been around the proverbial barn. Traveling from his home in Lumberton, NC, Jef shares hiswacky brand of interactive roving mime/mask theater at many festivals. Currently Jef performs as a mime

and mask theater artist in The InterACTive Theater of Jef. He also teaches mime, ensemble techniques and composition through educational residencies. For more information visit www.jefthemime.com.

Phantom – 20th Anniversary PartyFriday, August 10, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.Latture Field, West Main Street

After a full day of shopping and sightseeing, what better way to kick back and relax thanwith your favorite sounds from the 60s. Join us for dancing in the street as Phantom takesthe stage on Friday, August 10, starting at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy your favorite sounds from the60s with beach music and "good ole days" fun and rock 'n roll in a laid-back atmosphere.That's just what happens when Baby Boomers come out with their lawn chairs and sodapop. Phantom is a local band with an upscale Deadhead-type following that includesplenty of Generation X-ers.

Jef Interactive Theatre Friday, August 10, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Latture Field and Strolling on Rembsburg Dr. Friday afternoon

LEGGZSaturday, July 28, 8:00 p.m.Depot Square, Remsburg Drive

What is the magic that makes LEGGZ so successful? It is the abilityto read any crowd in any situation and engage them in an interac-tive party they will never forget. LEGGZ plays all of your favoritesongs from Today's Hits to Motown & Classic Rock to 70s & 80sRetro. LEGGZ has performed for the NFL's Carolina Panthers, theBritish Embassy in Washington, DC, as well as Tennessee Titan’squarterback Kerry Collins' wedding in Kiawah Island, SC. Theyhave opened concerts to rave reviews for such well-known actsas Bon Jovi, Robert Cray and the Doobie Brothers. Their versatility isunmatched. Visit eastcoastentertainment.com/artist/Leggz.html.

Robert and Mary Dudley Porterfield at their home in Glade Spring, Virginia.

Robert Porterfield offered admittance to the Barter Theatre by

letting the local people pay with food goods, hence the name "Barter."


Scott R. Miller, DDSVisit www.VaHighlandsFestival.org

to view performer videos


Abingdon Market PavilionSaturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5

Admission: $15 Weekend PassSaturday $12, Sunday only $8.00, Children under 12 free

Appalachian Highlanders ParadeThe Virginia Highlands Festival Celtic Weekend celebrates12 years. The Appalachian Highlanders will open Saturday'sconcerts as they parade down Remsburg Drive from theArts Depot to the Abingdon Market Pavilion.

Arvel BirdA masterful violinist and Native American flutist, Arvel Birdis known around the world for his dramatic connection between Celtic and Native American traditions, stirring up scenes that echo fromNorth American memory. Dubbed "Lord of the Strings" by fans and music critics, hismusic evokes the soul of North American history and is thoroughly entertaining, butalso enlightening and humanizing. In a language and experience that captures thehearts of all audiences, he’s emotional without being condescending, intellectualwithout being pretentious.

His continuously evolving music is delighting audiences worldwide. His most recentalbum, “Titanic Centennial: Commemorative Special Edition”, released in January2012, is a fusion of traditional cultural music in honor of the 100th anniversary ofthe sinking of the RMS Titanic. Although based in Nashville, TN, Bird is permanentlyon the road, connecting with audiences the old-fashioned way. . . live. . .whereArvel’s emotionally driven performances thrive, igniting concert venues, symphonyhalls, festivals and more, leaving his audiences inspired, transfixed and transformed.For more information visit www.arvelbird.com.

BrotherChances are you’ve seen Brother on NBC's '”ER”, maybe heard their music on theclassic “Baraka” soundtrack or UPN's “Twilight Zone.” The band has shared stages

with Joe Walsh, John Entwhistle, Linkin Park, and AliciaKeys and are the only independent band to have played theRock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Fusing signature vocals and guitar with the deep pulse ofthe didgeridoo, the soaring highs of the bagpipes, andtribal percussion, Brother is wholly original. The band'spowerhouse live performances are an energetic celebra-tion, captivating and engaging the audience from the firstsong to the last. Brother is a powerhouse Celtic tribal trio.The band's legendary live shows have reached a wholenew level, with soul brothers Angus, Dalbo and Drew fillingthe stage with their energy and sound. For more information visit www.brothermusic.com.

RunaRuna draws on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members and offers acontemporary and refreshing approach to traditional and more recently composedCeltic material. Through their repertoire of both highly energetic and graceful,acoustic melodies, along with their fusion of music from Ireland, Scotland, Canada,and the United States, this vocal and instrumental ensemble gives its arrangementsof traditional songs and tunes a fresh sound. Runa consists of vocalist Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitarist Fionan de Barra, CherylPrashker of Canada on percussion, and Tomoko Omura of Japan on the fiddle. Theband often performs with world-renowned, guest musicians, including Dave Curleyon Mandolin & vocals and with Isaac Alderson on the uilleann pipes, flutes, andwhistles. The band won several awards at the 2010 Montgomery Buck MusicAwards, including Best Entertaining Band, Best Folk Artist, Best Female Vocalist, andBest Album. For more visit www.runamusic.com/.

Maidens IVWholehearted and full of life, Maidens IV delivers high-action Celtic & roots music,mixed with hints of pop, world and the flavor of gypsy jazz. Havilah, Heather, Abigail, and Tabitha formed their all sister Celtic band, Maidens IV nearly 5 yearsago. They are based out of Loudonville, Ohio and have toured throughout Centraland Northeastern US charming audiences, of every age, into joining the fun of thisfour sister folk rock Celebration. Band members: Havilah Justice: Violin, Bass, Vocals;Heather (Justice) Mantel: Lead Vocal, Bodhrán, Drums, Piano; Abigail Justice: Viola,Vocals, Djembe; Tabitha Justice: Guitar, Vocals, Bodhrán. www.maidensmusic.com.

Saturday Lineup:

2:00 p.m. – Arvel Bird

3:30 p.m. – Maidens IV

5:00 p.m. – Runa


8:00 p.m. – Brother

9:30 p.m. – Runa

Sunday Lineup

11:30 a.m. – Maidens IV



4:00 p.m. – Maidens IV


Appalachian Highlanders


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Brother

Runa

Maidens IV


Saturday and Sunday, August 11-12Admission: Weekend Pass $15

Saturday only $10; Sunday only $7.00Children under 12 free

Saturday Lineup:

2:00 p.m. – Harwell Grice Band

3:00 p.m. – Monroeville

4:00 p.m. – Gold Heart Sisters

5:00 p.m. – Harwell Grice Band

6:00 p.m. – Monroeville

7:00 p.m. – Gold Heart Sisters

8:00 p.m. – Volume Five

Sunday Lineup:

Noon – Wolfe Brothers

1:00 p.m. – Whitetop Mountain Band

2:00 p.m. – Dale Jett & Hello Stranger

3:00 p.m. – Wolfe Brothers

4:00 p.m. – Whitetop Mountain Band

5:00 p.m. – Dale Jett & Hello Stranger

Monroe Jamison was a fixture in Abingdon’s early Bluegrass music scene. Jamison, afull-time lawyer and Bluegrass picker, originated the festival's Bluegrass & Old TimeMusic Weekend and served as its host until his death. When he died in July 2007, atthe much-too-young age of 52, the Festival renamed the event in his honor.

Harwell Grice BandThe Harwell Grice Band has been entertaining audiences throughout Virginia, non-stop, since late 2003. Their original Bluegrass and Americana mixed with a large repertoire of traditionals and even a few popular covers result in a very entertaining show. The Harwell Grice Band was formed when four friends: JoshGrice, Matt Hubbard, Gabe Robey and Spencer Young got together back in collegeand started playing bluegrass. After playing a few times they started writing and performing their own material around Radford University (Virginia). The HarwellGrice Band has since morphed into a talented and versatile group of musicians, sharing the stage with the likes of Larry Keel, Seldom Scene, Tony Rice, Blue Highway and Chatham County Line, to name a few. For more information visit them at www.harwellgriceband.com.

MonroevilleEmbracing a crossover sound between progressive bluegrass and acoustic country,Monroeville has caught the attention of music lovers on both sides of the tracks andthe band is on the fast track to success. The energy, interplay and synchronicity they possess are characteristic of the most seasoned of bands, and their love for musiccomes across with perfect clarity, absorbing the audience into their experience andgenerating a genuine bond between listener and performer. Their debut EP, "Monroeville," was released on the newly-created Monroeville Records label on May18, 2011. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Jim Van Cleve, the project includes songs written by Skip Ewing, and Chris Stapleton, as well as songs writtenby Monroeville's own Daniel Salyer. "Monroeville" also features a guest appearanceby Skip Ewing and a duet with Cia Cherryholmes. Although they are a young band,Monroeville's members have reached significant career milestones – four of theyoung men are Grammy-nominated artists, one is a prolific songwriter for severalindustry artists, and four have won National instrumental competitions. For moreinformation visit monroevilleband.com.

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Gold Heart SistersThe Gold Heart Sisters – Analise (mandolin), Jocelyn (guitar), and Shelby (fiddle) – areknown for both award-winning instrumentalability and accomplished, harmony-laden vocals. The Gold sisters tour extensively sinceforming in 2005. Highlights include a major international tour of the United Kingdom, performances in 23 U.S. states and multiple appearances in Canada. Gold Heart was alsoinvited to perform as a 1009 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Official Showcase Band in Nashville, Tennessee.Projects include Journey to Heaven’s BrightShore, Never Let Go, and My Sisters and Me,which includes the single “Sister.”

Volume FiveVolume Five is an exciting new band – whosemembers may seem familiar, as each has touredwith a national touring band – is blazing itsown red-hot trail on the bluegrass scene. Thisgroup of talented performers consists of GlenHarrell (fiddle & vocals), Patton Wages (banjo, &vocals), Chris Williamson (bass & vocals), JesseDaniel (mandolin & vocals). While Volume Fiveis a traditional band, their soulful singing, dead-on harmonies, and precision picking setthem apart from other bands of this style. They have received critical acclaim fortheir first project, "Down In A Cell," and hope that you will enjoy their efforts ontheir second project, "Children of the Mountains," which has been climbing up thecharts since it was released. For more information visit www.volumefivebg.com.

Wolfe BrothersAlthough the Wolfe Brothers first formed during the mid 1970s, the group re-established their unique old time sound in the early 1990s. Featuring three vocalists, the band's repertoire ranges from rarely heard traditional songs and tunesto their own original material. Founding members Jerry Correll (fiddle) and DaleMorris (banjo, guitar) are joined by Casey Hash (guitar, accordion) and Donna Correll(bass). The Wolfe Brothers have played at many venues including Merlefest, the

Carter Fold Festival, Floydfest, the Barter Theatre,and the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival. Bluegrass Unlimited featured an article about thegroup in their June '04 issue. They all reside in theGrayson County, Virginia, community of Elk Creek.The band has recorded five projects. Visithttp://wolfebrothers.blogspot.com.

Whitetop Mountain BandThe Whitetop Mountain Band is a family-basedband from the highest mountains of Virginia.Whitetop, Virginia is an area rich in the old timemusic tradition; this band has deep roots in mountain music. The members have done much topreserve the Whitetop region’s style of old timefiddling and banjo picking and are legendary musicians and teachers of the style. At the sametime, Whitetop Mountain Band shows are very versatile and entertaining, containing everythingfrom fiddle/banjo instrumentals to powerful solosand harmony vocals on blues, classic country, honkytonk, traditional bluegrass numbers, old timey ballads, originals, and four-part mountain gospelsongs. Shows also include flat foot dancing. The band is well known for its high energy andcharisma on stage. For more information visithttp://whitetopmountainband.tripod.com.

Dale Jett & Hello StrangerSinger and musician, Dale Jett is a native of Southwest Virginia. He is a third generation member of the legendary Carter Family. The son of Janette Carter, thegrandson of A.P.and Sara Carter, his roots have been heavily steeped within theheart of his family's musical heritage. Growing up within the Carter Family, Dale hasbeen influenced by many musicians and styles of music. His dedication to thepreservation of traditional music and his love of Carter Family songs are evident inhis performances. Hello Stranger features Dale, wife Teresa Jett (bass), and OscarHarris (guitar, mandolin and autoharp). They have appeared on Mountain Stage, TheMarty Stuart Show, The Grand Ole Opry, and have toured extensively in the U.S. andCanada. For more information visit www.dalejett.com.


Great music hinges on compelling writing, honest delivery, a refined, unique musicalidentity. Great leadership hinges on openness, compassion, devotion. Singer-songwriterand worship leader Matt Maher has built his career – his life – on striving to embodythose ideals. Matt Maher the songwriter cemented his respected reputation penningsongs with Chris Tomlin, Michael W. Smith, Matt Redman, Passion ("Here For You"), Audrey Assad and Jars of Clay. The heart of Matt Maher the worship leader has shownthrough clearly over years spent teaching, sharing and praying all over the world, including appearances at the Papal Rally in NYC, World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia,and extensive touring over the past 5 years with the likes of Michael W. Smith, Leeland,Phil Wickham, Jars of Clay, Third Day, Tenth Avenue North and Mercy Me, bringing him infront of more than three million people. With the release of "The Love in Between," MattMaher the artist – fully defined, fully formed – steps fully into the foreground.

Presented in partnership with Highlands Fellowship Church. Highlands Fellowship is located at 22417 Watauga Road, Abingdon, Virginia. For more information visit mattmahermusic.com/. Tickets can purchased in advance at the Festival office or Lifeway Stores in Johnson City and Kingsport.

Gospel Music ConcertsThe Primitive Quartet and

Paul Williams and The Victory Trio

Thursday, August 9, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center$12 at the door, children under 12 free

The Primitive Quartet has been traveling and singing gospel music for many years, and they count it ajoy and privilege to spread the gospel through song. The quartet was formed as a result of a fishing trip whenthe band members sat around the campfire at night and sang. They realized that they had four-part harmony,and from there they started singing at their home church and other local churches. Today they travel approximately fifty thousand miles a year and do about one hundred fifty dates annually. Their music is thetraditional mountain shape note style singing accompanied by acoustical instruments including the mandolin, banjo, fiddle, guitars and acoustic bass. For more information visit www.primitivequartet.com.

When you see or hear the name Paul Williams and the Victory Trio, the next thought will be of aquality person with a great voice and a smooth mandolin lick, using his talents to lift up the name of Jesus.Bluegrass fans love to hear great gospel tunes; however, if you want to feel bluegrass gospel, then PaulWilliams and the Victory Trio are the real deal. The band is comprised of some of the best vocal and musicaltalent around. Paul Williams plays mandolin and sings high lead and tenor. Jerry Keys plays banjo and singsthe bass part on certain material. Susie Keys plays acoustic bass and sings on occasion. Adam Winstead playsrhythm guitar and sings most of the low harmony and sometimes lead. Dan Moneyhun plays lead guitar andsings lead and high harmony. For more information visit their Facebook page.

Watauga Chapel Gospel SingingSunday, July 29, August 5 and 12, 6:00- 7:30 p.m.Watauga Chapel, Watauga Road, Abingdon

Historic Watauga Chapel is a beautiful white church that sits just a few feet away from the spot where the Virginia Creeper Trail crosses Watauga Road near Abingdon, Virginia. Watauga Chapel is affiliated with nearbyGreen Spring Presbyterian Church, another of the many beautiful old churches dotting the landscape ofsouthwestern Virginia. Come join us during the Virginia Highlands Festival for great Gospel singing. For acomplete schedule singing at Watauga Chapel contact Robert L. Gillespie at 276-628-3873. Watauga Chapel islocated on Watauga Road, State Route 677 between Highway 75 and Highway 58 near the Creeper Trail.

Watauga Chapel Gospel Singing

Matt Maher

Saturday, August 11, 7:30 p.m.Highlands Fellowship, Abingdon Campus

$10 in advance or $14 at the doorPurchase Tickets Online at itickets.com

Primitive Quartet

Paul Williams and the Victory Trio



Christian Summer ConcertMedia Sponsor:

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Eugene JonesSunday, July 29, 2012, 3:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Abingdon United Methodist ChurchAdmission $5.00

Eugene Jones received his Bachelorsand Masters degrees in clarinet

performance from the New England Conservatory, and upon graduation wasawarded a fellowship to the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood. He hasperformed with the Portland String Quartet, The New England Piano Quartet (Frank

Glazer, pianist/ music director), the Boston Pro Arte Quartet (members of the BostonSymphony) and was active in the North Carolina and Virginia Visiting Artist programs. An experienced and personable performer, Eugene is comfortable presenting programs for all age levels and artistic environments. Currently EugeneJones is the clarinet instructor for East Tennessee State University and a foundingmember of the Paramount Chamber Players.

Larissa VenzieSunday, August 5, 3:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Sinking Spring Presbyterian ChurchAdmission $5.00

Larissa was born and raised in Grayson County, VA. She started her musical journeyon the piano at the age of 7 and moved on to join the school band program in fifthgrade as a percussionist. Combining her natural talent, curiosity, and drive she wasable to devour every musical opportunity the school system had to offer includingbeing granted a position in the Governor's Summer School program for the arts andculminating in earning First Chair in Mallets in the Virginia All State band as a highschool senior. Larissa's success continued when she was admitted to the Ithaca College School of Music where she studied percussion under the tutelage of therenowned performer and composer Gordon Stout. Due to her high academic andmusical achievements Larissa was inducted into the Phi Kappa Lambda musicalhonor society. She graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelors Degree in Percussion Performance in 2004 and returned to Ithaca College to earn her MastersDegree in Percussion Performance in 2007. Larissa's performance experience

includes playing for audiences in Linz,Austria, and Paris, France, during international competitions. In 2007Larissa won first place in the school-wide Ithaca College Concerto Competition and went on to be featured in the college’s annual Concerto concert. Larissa has enjoyedoffering performances to communitiesin the southwestern Virginia area and has appeared in Independence, Galax, Bluefield, Bristol and Grundy in recent years. She has been invited to perform forVirginia Commission for the Arts events. These include the women's showcaseMinds Wide Open for the Arts and Cultural Council for the Twin Counties in Galax, Vain May 2010 and as a solo recitalist in Abingdon Virginia as part of the Virginia Highlands Festival in 2008 and 2010.

James SpirupSunday, August 12, 3:00- 4:00 p.m.Sinking Spring Presbyterian ChurchAdmission $5.00

A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, JamesSpirup received his Doctoral of Musical Arts Degree from the University of Michigan in 1997,where he studied organ with the distinguishedAmerican concert organist Marilyn Mason. Dr.Spirup's lengthy career as a church musician has carried him to various poststhroughout the United States. As an educator he has lectured in Piano Performance,Church Music Studies, and Music Appreciation for Viterbo University, William TyndaleCollege, and Emory and Henry College. As a performer he has appeared with theNoon Organ Recital Series of Boise, Idaho, the Organ Recital Series for The Basicila ofthe National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, the OrganVerspers Recital Series of Washington National Cathedral, and the St Paul's RecitalSeries of St Paul's Cathedral in Buffalo, NY. In 2001, Dr. Spirup performed with Marilyn Mason and Company as part of The University of Michigan's "Historic OrganTours" of France. Honoring the retirement of former teacher and mentor, C. GriffithBratt, Dr. Spirup recorded The Organ Music of C. Griffith Bratt in 1998. He has activelyserved the American Guild of Organists in an official capacity for many years. Honorsand awards include the David McK Williams Memorial Scholarship Award, thePalmer Christian Memorial Scholarship Award, both received from The University ofMichigan, as well as a 1985 citation to Outstanding Young Men of America.Dr. Spirup and his wife, Suzanne, make their home in Abingdon,VA, where sheteaches choral music for the Washington County Public Schools. This year marks histhird appearance with the Virginia Highlands Festival.

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Field TripsClinch River Guided Kayak FloatSaturdays – July 28, August 4 and August 11, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Fort Blackmore, VirginiaAdmission $20 per person, advance registration required by July 25 Presented by Bill Dingus, Clinch Valley Outfitters

This trip allows kayakers to see the Clinch River up close andpersonal. Referred to as "America's Crown Jewel," "one ofthe last great places," and "the number one place worthprotecting" by The Nature Conservancy, the Clinch River offers an excellent recreational floating experience. ClinchValley Outfitters guides will lead the group down the river,making various stops to discuss ecological resources, environmental issues and historical facts about the Clinch

Valley. While riding your CVO kayak,you will have the freedom to explore, float along and talkwith friends, or just float along taking in the scenery. There

are various styles of sit-on-top kayaks to choosefrom (while available). This year’s float will

begin in scenic Ft. Blackmore, Virginia (approximatelyan hour’s drive from Abingdon) and travel down-stream, passing through The Nature Conservancy’sPendleton Island Preserve, to Scott County’s SlantRiver Access. Trip is approximately four hours. Groupwill meet at Scott County’s Ft. Blackmore River Access. The number of participants is limited to 15for each trip.

The special Highlands Festival rate is $20 per person, which includes kayak, paddle, and

life jacket and $15 for persons wanting tojoin the group who bring their own

kayak or canoe. To schedule your tripcontact Bill Dingus at 276-479-3316

or email: [email protected].

In case of poor river conditions an alternate kayak tour event willbe held at Bark Camp Lake. Additional floats may be scheduled if needed.

Solar TourSaturday, August 4, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Meet at Berry Home Center, 1090 Ole Berry Dr., AbingdonPresented by Nick Safay

This free Solar Field Trip is hosted by EcoLogical Energy Systems (EES). The EES SolarField Trip will start at Berry Home Center, that features an EES 10-kilowatt solar electricity system. Attendees are welcome to leave their cars at Berry's and ride withEES staff in a van to Universal Companies in Abingdon that has an EES 14-kilowatt

solar electricity systemincluding a groundmounted system and asolar panel awning.Next, we travel to a residence in Bristol, VAthat has an EES 5-kilowatt electricitysystem so attendeescan see solar working ata home and enjoy somerefreshments. Finally

we'll be traveling to Bristol, TN to see an EES 200-kilowatt electricity system, a project in partnership with the City of Bristol on a closed landfill. This system is over42,000 square feet and quite the eye opener! After that, we'll head back to Abingdon. Register by calling 276-614-0901 by August 3.

Mountaintop Stargazing and StarloreTuesday, August 7, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.Meet to carpool at Route 19N Food Country parking lotRain dates, August 8 or 9Registration required by Sunday, August 5, 9:00 p.m.Presented by Dr. Mike Duffy of Emory & Henry College and Tom McMullen

Have you ever looked up into the summertime evening sky and wondered whatconstellations are there? Join Dr. Mike Duffy of Emory & Henry College and Tom McMullen atop a local mountain as they identify summer constellations. They willalso answer astronomy questions and share some of the mythological lore behindthe constellations. Being on top of a mountain takes us above the thick, moist, summer air and makes stargazing much clearer! Amateur astronomers with telescopes are certainly welcome to come along but are not scheduled, so bringyour own binoculars or telescope if you want to look at the skies up close.

Meet to carpool in the Highway 19N Food Country parking lot by 8:15 p.m. on the daythat the registration list overseer decides will be suitable for stargazing. This is a way totry to avoid cloudy evenings. If an evening (between Tuesday, August 7 and Thursday,August 9) is forecast to be clear, an announcement will be electronically sent by 5:00p.m. that day for those who registered and are on the email list. Register by [email protected] with a request to be added to the list. Without this, aparticipant will not know which night the program will occur!

2012 Natural ResourcesSpend lazy mornings and afternoons exploring our misty Appalachian landscapes, the forested hillsides and sweeping vistas, the pastures filled with cattle and old barns. Local experts will show you the geological faces of the area, and naturalists will guide you onleisurely walks looking for wild plants and animals. Whether by foot or by bike, get a close-up look at ecology, wildlife habitats and farms.

Robert and Mary Dudley Porterfield relax at home. Robert was a charter member orformer director of several organizations promoting tourism in Virginia, and both he and

Mary Dudley were extensively involved in civic projects throughout the region. Sponsored in part by:


Nature Walks and HikesEdible and Medicinal Plant WalkSunday, July 29, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.Meet at Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia, Atkins, VA, SR 615, in the parking lot/picnic shelterAdvance registration required by July 25Presented by Carrie Sparks

Maybe there is a free lunch after all! Join us for an Edible/Medicinal plant walk atthe Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia in Atkins, VA, on SR 615, 2 miles off Hwy.11. Participants should meet at the parking lot/picnic shelter for the museum on SR615 at 2:00 p.m. Come discover these plants, as we walk on the one-half mile birding trail. We are sure to find over 30 plants that can be used as food, tea or medicine. Several "wild" food items and drinks will be prepared for you to sample.Bring a snack and drink. To register in advance, email Carrie Sparks [email protected], or call 276-783-2125 by July 25.

Forest Ecology Hike to the Great ChannelsThursday, August 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Meet at Hayters Gap Community Center at 9:00 a.m.Pre-registration required by Wednesday, August 1Presented by Zach Olinger, Virginia Department of Forestry

The hike is approximately 5miles and moderately strenuousover steep and rocky terrain tovisit the Great Channels, a fascinating geologic formationatop Clinch Mountain. Pack alunch, wear sturdy hiking shoesand bring plenty of water. Thehike will include discussionabout the ecology and management of the ChannelsState Forest. To register or formore information, contact ZachOlinger at 276-236-2322, ext.103, or email: [email protected]. Register by August 1. The group is limitedto 20. If you cannot attend,please call.

Day Hike at the Channels State Forest

and Natural Area PreserveFriday, August 3, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Meet at Hayters Gap Community Center at 9:00 a.m.Pre-registration required by Wednesday, August 1Presented by Claiborne Woodall, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation,Natural Heritage Program

The Channels State Forest and Natural Area Preserve is comprised of 4836 acres onClinch Mountain in Washington and Russell Counties. The property is owned by theVirginia Department of Forestry and contains the “Great Channels,” a unique and fascinating geologic formation comprised of a network of deep sandstone crevicesat the top of the mountain. Participants will also have a chance to see rare high-elevation forest communities and have a chance to learn about and discuss the geology and ecology of the area. Participants should be prepared for a moderately-strenuous 6-mile roundtrip hike that is steep and rocky. We will meet at the HaytersGap Community Center at 9:00 a.m. and carpool to the mountain. Advanced phoneregistration is required, and spots fill quickly. Claiborne Woodall, with DCR’s NaturalHeritage Program, will lead this 6-mile roundtrip hike. Participants must bringlunch, drinking water, and sturdy hiking boots. You may also want to bring a camera, rain gear, field guides, and binoculars.

To register call Claiborne Woodall, 276-676-5673 and leave name, phone number,and number of participants before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1. For more information email [email protected].

Bird Walk and TalkSaturday, August 4, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Virginia Creeper TrailMeet at the Creeper Trail TrailheadPresented by Randy Smith

Meet at the Virginia Creeper trailhead at 7:30 a.m. and take a 2 mile walk up theCreeper Trail and back observing birds in their habitat. Handouts will also be provided about attracting birds to your home/backyard habitat. Bring bird books,binoculars and water.

Appalachian Trail HikeSaturday, August 4, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Meet at Damascus Town Park, next to red caboosePresented by Anne Maio

Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail from Damascus, Virignia, past the TN/VA state line toBackbone Rock: the shortest tunnel in the U.S.The hike is about 7 miles with some uphills anddownhills. Wear sturdyfootwear. Bring lunch

and water. Meet at the red caboose in the Damascus TownPark (about 14 miles east of Abingdon on Hwy. 58). Wewill leave cars at both ends of the hike. For more informa-tion contact Anne Maio of the Mt. Rogers AppalachianTrail Club at 276-475-3065, or email:[email protected] Great Channels

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Participants for the Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk will join Carrie Sparks as she shares with hikers plants that are used for food and/or medicine.

Backbone Rock, the shortest tunnelin the United States.


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Walk in the Well Fields with Carrie SparksSunday, August 12, 2:00 p.m.Helen Williams Barbrow Interpretative Trail, Saltville, VAVirginia Highlands Program Partner: Museum of the Middle Appalachians

Join Master Naturalist and plant enthusiast Carrie Sparks and Saltville historian TomTotten for a walk through Saltville’s unique wetlands. The Well Fields, which is thesite of extraction wells of the salt industry, is host to a large variety of native and introduced plants. Due to seepage of salt from the old wells, the shallow ponds,which are fed by fresh waterfrom the Palmer Spring, aresaline enough in some locationsto support salt-water plantspecies.

The walk follows the 0.6 milelong Helen Williams BarbrowInterpretative Trail along thenorth shore of the ponds. Thewalk passes by paleontologicalresearch sites, salt well loca-tions of the past, and interpretative markers. Tom Totten will provide geologic,industrial, and historical information about the area. The HWB Interpretative Trail

connects with the Salt Trail going to Glade Spring or back into downtown Saltville.The paved Interpretative Trail is level and fully accessible by wheel chairs. Comfort-able walking shoes, water bottle, camera, and bug spray are suggested. Participantswill meet at the trailhead at the edge of the pond behind the Food Country parkinglot on Palmer Avenue. For more information, call the Museum of the Middle Appalachians in Saltville at 276-496-3633 or 276-783-2125.

From Field to TableAbingdon Farmers MarketSaturdays from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Tuesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.Abingdon Market Pavilion100 Remsburg Drive, Abingdon

Visit Southwest Virginia's oldest farmers' market andenjoy a wonderful array of locally-grown fruits and vegetables, honey, baked goods,eggs, meats, certified organic produce, handcrafted items, cut flowers and deliciousprepared foods to enjoy right on the spot! There may be music, chef demonstrationsor kids' activities going on as well. Visit www.abingdonfarmersmarket.net or callSara Cardinale at 276-698-1434.

Harvest Table Farm TourSaturday, July 28, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.28413 Smyth Chapel Road, MeadowviewPresented by Chef Philip Newton

The Harvest Table, a local foods restaurant, created its own farm to supply the closest andfreshest possible ingredients to its menu. On fourrolling acres (less than three miles from therestaurant) the farm grows a wide array of annual crops with special attention on thekitchen's high demand items such as onions, garlic, potatoes, mixed greens and root vegeta-bles. To extend the growing season, the farmuses hoop houses for year-round harvest of cold-hardy crops and also cans and dehydrates vegetables for continuous restaurant supply. The farm practices organicgrowing techniques and is available for tours and demonstrations throughout theyear. This will be a walking tour of the farm. Samples of fresh produce and light entrees prepared by the Harvest Table Restaurant will be provided. The tour is free.We will meet at the Meadowview Farmers Guild in downtown Meadowview, Va., anddrive to the farm from there at 1:30 p.m. Directions to the farm are available at theMeadowview Farmers Guild. For more information email [email protected].

From Field to Table: A Summer Harvest CelebrationMonday, July 30, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Harvest Table Restaurant, Downtown Meadowview, VAAdmission $30.00, Advance Registration RequiredPresented by Chef Philip Newton

We all know that fresh, local food tastes best, so it follows that a restaurant thatuses primarily fresh, local ingredients on its menu will "wow" the senses. This isprecisely the thinking behind the Harvest Table Restaurant – an innovative (and delicious) dining experience in nearby Meadowview, Virginia. Chef Philip Newtonhas agreed to host this special meal that features meats and vegetables and fruitsfrom nearby farms (many of them organic) and a few words from the mouths ofseveral of the farmers themselves about what it means to be a part of a locallybased food system. As always, at the Harvest Table, the food will speak for itself!This is always a popular event, so call and make your reservation early – space willfill up fast! There will be one seating at 6:00 p.m. and room for only 50 diners. Call Appalachian Sustainable Development at 276-623-1121 to reserve a spot, and besure to specify how many folks are in your party.

A Stroll Through the Vineyard: A Wine TourSunday, August 5, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Abingdon Vineyard and Winery, 20530 Alvarado Road, Abingdon

Join us for a stroll through the vineyard, a taste of wine, and purchase a bottle orglass of vineyard wine to go with your picnic lunch. Meet at 10:00 a.m.,

Harvest Table Farm

Due to seepage of salt from the old wells, the shallow ponds,which are fed by fresh water from the Palmer Spring, are salineenough in some locations to support salt-water plant species.

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Sunday, August 5, at Abingdon Vineyard and Winery,20530 Alvarado Road, Abingdon. The 1-1/2 mile strollthrough the vineyard will acquaint you with some of the different grape varietals, and will be followedby a tour of the winery production facilities and then awine sampling in the tasting room at noon (the tasting room opens at noon). Bring a picnic lunch andenjoy it on the beautiful grounds. Email Judith Fosterat [email protected] for more information. There is noneed to register for this event.

Workshops and DemonstrationsStream Pollution WorkshopFriday, August 3, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.White's Mill, AbingdonAdvance registration required by Friday, July 31, Limit 20Rain date Friday, August 10Presented by Monica Appleby and April Grace, Upper Tennessee River Roundtable

A hot August day is the perfect time to kick off your shoes and get your feet wet whilesearching for tiny bugs that make their homes in stream beds. Upper Tennessee RiverRoundtable invites kids, parents and teachers to a stream pollution workshop wherethey will discover which bugs are indicators of healthy streams. Monica Appleby ofAbingdon, a Roundtable volunteer, will show participants how to catch and identifymicro and macro invertebrates, or the tiny bugs, that live in streams. Aquatic invertebrates are pollution sensitive, so the types of bugs found in the water tell ushow healthy the stream is. Water quality is important because the Upper TennesseeRiver Roundtable’s mission is for the rivers to be clean enough to be fishable andswimable. The Upper Tennessee River basin in Virginia spreads from Lee County

toward Wytheville. The stream pollution workshop will also feature a hands-on activity about water pollution. April Grace, who is an environmental educator onloan to the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable from the Raymon Grace Foundation,will lead this activity.

The workshop will take place at Toole's Creek at Historic White's Mill, which is located on White's Mill Road in Abingdon. Rain date will be Friday, August 10, at thesame time and location. To take advantage of this opportunity, please contact CarolDoss, Roundtable Coordinator, at 276- 628-1600, by July 31. Workshop is limited to20. For more information about the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable visit the organization's website at www.uppertnriver.org.

Fly Fishing Opportunities – SW VA and NE TN

Essential Equipment and Tackle, Fly Tying PatternsWednesday, August 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Washington County Public LibraryAdvance registration required by August 8 Presented by Bruce Wankel, Virginia Creeper Fly Shop

Bruce Wankel will present a slide presentation and lecture, review of essentialequipment, tackle and demonstrations in knot tying and fly pattern selection andfly tying. Wankel, a local fly fishing guide and owner of the Virginia Creeper FlyShop, will begin the program with a short slide presentation outlining the excellentyear-round fly fishing opportunities in our region. He will review and discuss the essential equipment, fishing lines and knots used in fly fishing and appropriate outerwear. Attendees will learn to identify some of our area's common aquatic andterrestrial insects in the trout's diet, and to recognize look-alike imitation trout flies.Attendees may assist with tying a fly pattern. The program will conclude with a briefcasting demonstration. Advance registration required by Wednesday, August 8.Register by calling Jim Cowan at 276–628–5905.

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Fly Casting Methods DemoThursday, August 9, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Meet at Virginia Creeper Fly ShopI–81 Exit 19, 16501 Jeb Stuart Hwy.Advance registration required by August 8Presented by Bruce Wankel, Virginia Creeper Fly Shop

Participants will meet at the Virginia Creeper FlyShop at 8:30 a.m. From there we will carpool to a nearby trout stream to learn aboutaquatic entomology, the natural live insects that are on the trout’s menu. We willcollect samples of aquatic insects and compare them to some of our favorite

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live in our streams. These tiny bugs are pollution sensitive and are indicators of healthy streams


artificial fly patterns. The program will conclude with a demonstration of some ofthe more useful fly casting methods used in a trout stream. The Virginia Creeper FlyShop is located off exit 19, onto Route 58 E., 1/2 mile on the left. 16501 Jeb StuartHwy., 276-628-3826. Advance registration required by Wednesday, August 8, by calling JimCowan at 276–628–5905.

Beyond the Solar SystemFriday, August 10, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.Creed–Fulton Observatory at Emory & Henry CollegeAdvanced registration required by Wednesday, August 8, Limit 15

Deep space viewing will be on tap at the Creed-Fulton Observatory at Emory & Henry College.Dr. James Warden, chair of the Physics Department, will guide you on a tour of the

vast spaces beyond our atmosphere. The Meade 16-inch telescope provides a sharpview of planets and deep sky objects from this historic observatory. If skies arecloudy an indoor planetarium lecture will be held. To register call Dr. Warden's officeat 276-944-6201 and register with the secretary.

Bike Riding"Lawrence the Legend"

Creeper Trail RideSaturday, July 288:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Virginia Creeper TrailMeet at the Abingdon Trailhead at 8:00 a.m.Presented by Lawrence Dye

The Legend of the Creeper Trail is Lawrence Dye. He is 80 years old and has riddenover 165,000 miles on the trail! That's equivalent to six and one half trips around theearth. Lawrence began riding the trail in 1990 and has averaged 10,000 miles per

year since 1997 when he turned 65. During his 1,785 trips from Abingdon to Whitetop he has encountered thousands of people and holds the official title of "TrailAmbassador." Lawrence is a lifetime member of the Virginia Creeper Trail Club and hasserved on the organization's board of directors for many years. During the Festival,you are invited to ride with "The Legend" and fellow members of the Virginia CreeperTrail Club. Weather permitting, the ride will begin at the Abingdon Trailhead at 8:00a.m., proceed to Damascus and depart there at 10:00 a.m., arriving at Whitetop Station around noon for lunch, and head back down the trail at 12:30 p.m. Participants may shorten the mileage by joining or leaving the group at different locations along the trail. The pace will be moderate with plenty of breaks so folks cantalk to Lawrence and other participants. Bring your own bike or rent one in Abingdonor Damascus. Wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring water, food and additional support (e.g., tire repair kit). For more information email [email protected] or visit www.vacreepertrail.org/lawrence-legend-dye.

LecturesNew Zealand: Clean

and FriendlyThursday, August 2, 7:00 p.m.Abingdon United Methodist ChurchPresented by Judith Foster

New Zealand is a country of volcanoes,earthquakes, hobbits and kiwis – and a people who pay attention to theenvironment. Their commitment to restore their native heritage inspires and

encourages others. A February 2012 trip is presented by Judith Foster at AbingdonUnited Methodist Church, 101 E. Main Street, Abingdon at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 2.

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Each year, the Virginia Highlands Festival commissions an artist to create an original, signature piece to represent theFestival and its theme. The 2012 Festival theme is "Carved From Our Past." Our signature artist is John Dickens of Abingdon, Va. Dickens is a member of the Holston Mountain Artisans collective and a member of Southern HighlandsGuild. He has been carving for over 48 years. His carving for the Festival features Festival and Barter Theatre founder,Robert Porterfield, holding a "Ham for Hamlet" in one hand and a sack of corn in the other.

Although this particular subject matter is human, Dickens' favorite carving subjects are the local songbirds he attractsto his backyard feeder along with animals and country people. “Each time I do an animal I want to do it in a differentpose so I can learn more about its anatomy and how it moves and behaves. I try to portray animals and people as realistically as I can. I have backpacked and canoed all over SW Virginia and love watching birds and animals. I want mywork to show the true nature of the animal I am portraying,” says Dickens. “My carving patterns are my own. I havesketched pigs while dodging the old sow, put road kill in the freezer to kill the fleas before sketching, and studied allkinds of birds such as owls and hawks that had suffered fatal accidents. “

Basswood, common to southwest Virginia, is Dickens' carving wood of choice. When he became serious about the carving he started cutting the trees, splitting them into blocks and then squaring them up on the table saw. "Occasionally I still will cut a tree and go through the old process but now I am more likely to buy the wood from loggers," he said.

Once he has a block of basswood ready for carving, he transfers the pattern on the block and cuts it out with a copingsaw or band saw. Most of his carving is done with an ordinary pocketknife or simple wood gouge. He prefers to paintbirds so they look more like the actual birds. Painting is done with acrylic paint and the carving is mounted on a naturallooking piece of driftwood. He will often leave animals or caricatures of people unpainted and finish them with a coating linseed oil and beeswax.

2012 VHF Signature Art and Artist“Our Porterfield”

by John Dickens

Signature Artist Meet and GreetSaturdays, July 28, August 4 and 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Festival Information Booth #86, Remsburg Drive

After a stint in the Army, John Dickens finished college with a degree in Industrial Arts. Over the yearshe has made banjos and dulcimers, done blacksmith work, made furniture, guitars, wooden horsedrawn sledges during hard winters, butter churns and wooden buckets and built houses as well asteaching Industrial Arts for 30 years. Nearly all of the work he has done has been decorated with carvings of animals and birds.”I love to do a carving that is the absolute best I can do and will be

appreciated as much 100 years from now as it is presently,” he says.

2012 Signature Artist John Dickens


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Antiques Market Show SaleSaturday, July 28 - August 5, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Virginia Highlands Community College$5 Daily, under 12 free9-day Festival Passes $12 (available from Antiques Committee, Festival Office, or at gate)

Juried Arts Crafts ShowDaily: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Remsburg Drive

Juried Fine Art ShowArts Depot (Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Sunday 1:00- 5:00 p.m.)

Juried Youth Art ShowWilliam King Museum (Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Sunday 1:00- 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Juried Photography ShowDaily, Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00- 6:00 p.m. Photography Tent, Remsburg Drive

Concurrent Events

Festival Stamp Cancellation United States Post Office(Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Historic White’s Mill (Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)Tours, White’s Mill Mercantile, Nature Trail; donations welcome.

William King Museum Gallery ToursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.;

Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Historic Parks Mill & Grounds (Daily 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum (Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Book Sale: Washington County Public Library Saturday, July 28 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, July 29 - Friday, Aug. 3 - 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 4 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday Aug. 5 - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (bag sale)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Festival Town MapEvent locations are shown on the Town Map

(see page 33).

Parking & TransportationFree shuttles to Festival sites and

to Abingdon’s Historic District from I-81, Exit 14 (Antiques Market) and I-81, Exit 19

(Roses parking lot). Ample parking available.

Information & Souvenir BoothOpen daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arts and Crafts Booth 85.

Information on the Festival, Abingdon and the surrounding area. Festival souvenirs include

T-shirts, posters, postcards, and more. Lost & Found.

TicketsUnless otherwise indicated, events are free.

Tickets for events at Barter Theatre are available bycalling 276-628-3991, (www.bartertheatre.com).

Tickets for other events are available at the door or as indicated.

AccessibilityTo make special arrangements or to learn more about

bus or wheelchair access, call 276-623-5266.

Teacher Licensure RecertificationEvents marked with ABC may be eligible.

Teachers should get approval from school systems.

+ FIRST AIDJohnston Memorial Hospital will provide a first aid station at the Antiques Market and

the Juried Arts & Crafts Show.

Information About AbingdonAbingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau

276-676-2282 • Toll Free: 888-489-4230Washington County Chamber of Commerce

276-628-8141

Festival Information276-623-5266


2012 Calendar of EventsTicketsUnless otherwise indicated, events are free. Tickets for other eventsare available at the door or as indicated.

Tickets for events at Barter Theatre are available by calling 276-628-3991, or online at www.bartertheatre.com.

Schedule subject to changewithout notice.

Official Corporate Sponsor:


Pre-Festival EventsStart Date Start End Title Location Committee21-Jul 2:00pm 4:00pm Youth Art Show Take-In William King Museum Youth Art22-Jul 2:00pm 4:00pm Youth Art Show Take-In William King Museum Youth Art24-28 Jul 9:00am 4:00pm Juried Fine Arts Workshop Arts Depot Fine Arts24-Jul 7:30pm 10:00pm Patrons' Event Barter Theatre Patrons24-Jul 10:00pm 12:00am Patrons' Event Reception TBD Patrons27-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Old Glade Antique Tractor Assn. 5th Annual Tractor Show Fairview Homestead Program Partners27-Jul 5:00pm 8:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Program Partners27-Jul 7:00pm 9:00pm Capo's Singer-Songwriter Night Capo's Music Store Related Events27-Jul 7:30pm 9:30pm Juried Fine Arts Lecture & Reception Arts Depot Fine Arts

Saturday, July 2828-Jul 7:00am 2:00pm Abingdon Farmers Market Abingdon Events Pavillion Natural Resources28-Jul 8:00am 10:00am Antiques Market Early Bird Shopping VHCC Grounds Antiques28-Jul 8:00am 4:00pm Lawrence the Legend Creeper Trail Ride Creeper Trail Trailhead Natural Resources28-Jul 9:00am 9:45am Sinking Springs Cemetery Tours Sinking Springs Cemetery Program Partners28-Jul 9:00am 2:00pm Locomotive M-433 Creeper Trail Trailhead Local History28-Jul 9:00am 2:00pm Clinch River Guided Kayak Float Departs from Fort Blackmore River Access Natural Resources28-Jul 9:00am 5:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Program Partners28-Jul 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth28-Jul 9:30am 4:00pm Civil War Encampment Barter Green Local History28-Jul 10:00am 11:00am Team Kirkwood Youth Tent Youth28-Jul 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts28-Jul 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History28-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Antiques Market VHCC Grounds Antiques28-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts28-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners28-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Old Glade Antique Tractor Assn. 5th Annual Tractor Show Fairview Homestead Program Partners28-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners28-Jul 10:30am 4:30pm Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Local History28-Jul 11:00am 12:00pm Capo's Storytime: "When I Was Young in the Mountains" Capo's Music Store Related Events28-Jul 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History28-Jul 11:00am 5:00pm Designer Showhouse 131 E. Main St. Program Partners28-Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners28-Jul 1:00pm 2:00pm Team Kirkwood Youth Tent Youth28-Jul 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History28-Jul 1:00pm 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners28-Jul 1:30pm 3:00pm Harvest Table Farm Tour Harvest Table Farm Natural Resources28-Jul 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts28-Jul 4:00pm 5:00pm Team Kirkwood Youth Tent Youth28-Jul 4:00pm 6:00pm One Good Thing Band Abingdon Events Pavillion Music28-Jul 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History28-Jul 8:00pm 10:20pm Street Dance Party: Leggz In front of the Historical Society Street Party

Sunday, July 2929-Jul 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth29-Jul 9:30am 4:00pm Civil War Encampment Barter Green Local History29-Jul 10:00am 11:00am Team Kirkwood Youth Tent Youth29-Jul 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts29-Jul 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History29-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Antiques Market VHCC Grounds Antiques29-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts29-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners29-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners29-Jul 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History29-Jul 11:00am 5:00pm Designer Showhouse 131 E. Main St. Program Partners29-Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners29-Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Program Partners29-Jul 1:00pm 2:00pm Team Kirkwood Youth Tent Youth29-Jul 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History

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Sunday, July 29 continued29-Jul 1:00pm 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners29-Jul 1:30pm 2:30pm Box Set Abingdon Events Pavillion Music29-Jul 1:30pm 3:00pm Harvest Table Farm Tour Harvest Table Farm Natural Resources29-Jul 1:30pm 5:30pm Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Local History29-Jul 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts29-Jul 2:00pm 4:00pm Youth Art Opening Reception William King Museum Youth Art29-Jul 2:00pm 5:00pm Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia Natural Resources29-Jul 3:00pm 4:00pm Classical Concert: Eugene Jones Abingdon United Methodist Church Music29-Jul 3:00pm 4:00pm One Leg Up Abingdon Events Pavillion Music29-Jul 3:00pm 4:30pm Old Time Banjo and Flatfoot Workshop Capo's Music Store Related Events29-Jul 4:00pm 5:00pm Team Kirkwood Youth Tent Youth29-Jul 4:30pm 5:30pm Folk Soul Revival Abingdon Events Pavillion Music29-Jul 6:30pm 7:30pm Watauga Gospel Singing Watauga Chapel Music29-Jul 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History29-Jul 7:30pm 9:30pm Richard Leigh Barter Theatre Performing Arts

Monday, July 3030-Jul 8:30am 4:00pm Creative Writing Days Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Creative Writing30-Jul 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth30-Jul 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts30-Jul 10:00am 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners30-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Antiques Market VHCC Grounds Antiques30-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts30-Jul 10:30am 4:30pm Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Local History30-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners30-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners30-Jul 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History30-Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners30-Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Program Partners30-Jul 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History30-Jul 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts30-Jul 2:00pm 3:00pm Santa on Summer Vacation Youth Tent Youth30-Jul 6:00pm 8:00pm From Field to Table: A Summer Harvest Celebration Harvest Table Restaurant Natural Resources30-Jul 7:00pm 9:00pm An Evening With… Heartwood Creative Writing30-Jul 7:00pm 9:00pm Year of the Uke Capo's Music Store Related Events

Tuesday, July 3131-Jul 8:30am 4:00pm Creative Writing Days Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Creative Writing31-Jul 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth31-Jul 10:00am 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners31-Jul 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts31-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Antiques Market VHCC Grounds Antiques31-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts31-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners31-Jul 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners31-Jul 11:00am Art Talks with Ed Chitwood Arts Depot Fine Arts31-Jul 11:00am Library Storytime Youth Tent Youth31-Jul 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History31-Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners31-Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Program Partners31-Jul 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History31-Jul 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts31-Jul 2:00pm 3:00pm Santa on Summer Vacation Youth Tent Youth31-Jul 2:00pm 4:00pm Wild Flower Art Show Wild Flower Bakery Related Events31-Jul 2:00pm 4:00pm Youth Workshops Youth Tent Youth31-Jul 3:00pm 5:00pm Be Part of William King William King Museum Booth Program Partners31-Jul 3:00pm 6:00pm Abingdon Farmers Market Abingdon Events Pavillion Natural Resources31-Jul 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History31-Jul 7:00pm 9:00pm Local Luthier Night Capo's Music Store Related Events

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Wednesday, August 11-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth1-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners1-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts1-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History1-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Antiques Market VHCC Grounds Antiques1-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts1-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners1-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners1-Aug 11:00am 1:30pm St. Thomas Luncheon St. Thomas Episcopal Church Program Partners1-Aug 11:00am 2:00pm Accessorizing Your Home Designer Showhouse, 131 E. Main St. Program Partners1-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History1-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Program Partners1-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners1-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History1-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts1-Aug 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History1-Aug 7:00pm 8:30pm It's Apocalyptic! Mountain Gospel Music as an Anchor Against Capo's Music Store Related Events

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Thursday, August 22-Aug 9:00am 4:00pm Forest Ecology Hike to the Channels Hayters Gap Community Center Natural Resources2-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth2-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts2-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History2-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Antiques Market VHCC Grounds Antiques2-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts2-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners2-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners2-Aug 10:00am 9:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners2-Aug 11:00am Art Talks with Ed Chitwood Arts Depot Fine Arts2-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History2-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm Designer Showhouse 131 E. Main St. Program Partners2-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Program Partners2-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners2-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History2-Aug 2:00pm 4:00pm Youth Workshops Youth Tent Youth2-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts2-Aug 5:00pm 9:00pm Twilight Kitchen Tour Departs Abingdon High School Stadium Home & Garden2-Aug 6:00pm 8:00pm Panoramic Gallery Opening Reception William King Museum Program Partners2-Aug 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History2-Aug 7:00pm 8:00pm New Zealand Clean and Friendly Abingdon United Methodist Church Natural Resources2-Aug 7:00pm 8:00pm Finding Franklin and Other Ghostly Mysteries Capo's Music Store Related Events

Friday, August 33-Aug 9:00am 4:00pm Day Hike at the Channels State Forest Hayters Gap Community Center Natural Resources3-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth3-Aug 10:00am 11:30am Stream Pollution Workshop White's Mill Natural Resources3-Aug 10:00am 12:00pm Our Town Abingdon: Daytime Tri-Cities Live Taping Heartwood Program Partners3-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners3-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts3-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History3-Aug 10:00am 5:30pm Quilts of Appalachia Holston Mountain Artisans Shop Program Partners3-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Antiques Market VHCC Grounds Antiques3-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts3-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners3-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners3-Aug 12:00pm 4:00pm Kitchen Tour Departs Abingdon High School Stadium Home & Garden3-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History3-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm Designer Showhouse 131 E. Main St. Program Partners3-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners

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Friday, August 3 continued3-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Program Partners3-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History3-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts3-Aug 7:00pm 8:00pm Harmonic Highways: Exploring Virginia's Crooked Road Capo's Music Store Related Events3-Aug 7:30pm 9:30pm Warchild: Jethro Tull Tribute Show Abingdon Events Pavillion Music

Saturday, August 44-Aug 7:00am 12:00pm Abingdon Farmers Market Abingdon Events Pavillion Natural Resources4-Aug 7:30am 9:30am Bird Walk and Talk Creeper Trail Trailhead Natural Resources4-Aug 9:00am 9:45am Sinking Springs Cemetery Tours Sinking Springs Cemetery Program Partners4-Aug 9:00am 2:00pm Clinch River Guided Kayak Float Departs from Fort Blackmore River Access Natural Resources4-Aug 9:00am 2:00pm Appalachian Trail Hike: VA/TN State Line & Back Bone Rock Departs from the Red Caboose, Damascus Town Park Natural Resources4-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth4-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Program Partners4-Aug 10:00am 12:00pm Log Cabin Tours Departs Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings Cabin Local History4-Aug 10:00am 11:00am Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Youth Tent Youth4-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners4-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Manasi's Art: "Hennafyme" Youth Tent Youth4-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts4-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History4-Aug 10:00am 5:30pm Quilts of Appalachia Holston Mountain Artisans Shop Program Partners4-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Antiques Market VHCC Grounds Antiques4-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners4-Aug 10:00am 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts4-Aug 10:30am 4:30pm Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Local History4-Aug 11:00am 12:00pm Kazim Temple All-Shrine Parade Main Street Program Partners4-Aug 11:00am 12:00pm Capo's Storytime: "A is for Appalachia" Capo's Music Store Related Events4-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History4-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm Designer Showhouse 131 E. Main St. Program Partners4-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners4-Aug 1:00pm 1:30pm Appalachian Highlanders Parade on Remsburg Drive from Arts Depot Music

to Abingdon Events Pavillion4-Aug 1:00pm 2:00pm Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Youth Tent Youth4-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History4-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners4-Aug 1:30pm 3:00pm Harvest Table Farm Tour Harvest Table Farm Natural Resources4-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts4-Aug 2:00pm 3:00pm Arvel Bird Abingdon Events Pavillion Music4-Aug 3:30pm 4:30pm Maidens IV Abingdon Events Pavillion Music4-Aug 4:00pm 5:00pm Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Youth Tent Youth4-Aug 4:00pm Photography Awards Reception Photography Tent Photography4-Aug 4:00pm 6:00pm Mountain Girl Press Reading and Signing Capo's Music Store Related Events4-Aug 5:00pm 6:00pm Runa Abingdon Events Pavillion Music4-Aug 6:30pm 7:30pm Arvel Bird Abingdon Events Pavillion Music4-Aug 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History4-Aug 7:00pm 9:30pm Abingdon Main Street 5k Race Depot Square Program Partners4-Aug 8:00pm 9:00pm Brother Abingdon Events Pavillion Music4-Aug 9:30pm 10:30pm Runa Abingdon Events Pavillion Music

Sunday, August 55-Aug 8:00am 5:00pm Log Cabin Tours Departs Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings Cabin Local History5-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth5-Aug 10:00am 2:00pm A Stroll Through the Vineyard Abingdon Vineyard & Winery Natural Resources5-Aug 10:00am 4:00pm Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Youth Tent Youth5-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts5-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History5-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Antiques Market VHCC Grounds Antiques5-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts5-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners5-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners

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Sunday, August 5 continued5-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History5-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm Designer Showhouse 131 E. Main St. Program Partners5-Aug 11:30am 12:30pm Maidens IV Abingdon Events Pavillion Music5-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners5-Aug 1:00pm 2:00pm Brother Abingdon Events Pavillion Music5-Aug 1:00pm 2:00pm Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Youth Tent Youth5-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History5-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners5-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm Quilts of Appalachia Holston Mountain Artisans Shop Program Partners5-Aug 1:30pm 5:30pm Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Local History5-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts5-Aug 2:00pm 4:00pm Log Cabin Tours Departs Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings Cabin Local History5-Aug 2:00pm 5:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Program Partners5-Aug 2:30pm 3:30pm Arvel Bird Abingdon Events Pavillion Music5-Aug 3:00pm 4:00pm Larissa Venzie Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church Music5-Aug 3:00pm 6:00pm Black's Fort Chapter NSDAR Dedication Muster Grounds Local History5-Aug 4:00pm 5:00pm Maidens IV Abingdon Events Pavillion Music5-Aug 4:00pm 5:00pm Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Youth Tent Youth5-Aug 5:30pm 6:30pm Brother Abingdon Events Pavillion Music5-Aug 6:30pm 7:30pm Watauga Gospel Singing Watauga Chapel Music5-Aug 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History5-Aug 7:30pm 10:00pm Beauty Shop Stories Barter Theatre Performing Arts

Monday, August 66-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth6-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts6-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners6-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts6-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners6-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners6-Aug 10:30am 4:30pm Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Local History6-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History6-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners6-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History6-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts6-Aug 6:00pm 9:00pm Wine Tasting Heartwood Home & Garden6-Aug 7:30pm 9:30pm Post Comedy Theatre Barter Theatre Performing Arts

Tuesday, August 77-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth7-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners7-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts7-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts7-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners7-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners7-Aug 11:00am Art Talks with Ed Chitwood Arts Depot Fine Arts7-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History7-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners7-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History7-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts7-Aug 2:00pm 4:00pm Youth Workshops Youth Tent Youth7-Aug 3:00pm 5:00pm Big Messy Art! William King Museum Booth Program Partners7-Aug 3:00pm 6:00pm Abingdon Farmers Market Abingdon Events Pavillion Natural Resources7-Aug 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History7-Aug 9:00pm 11:00pm Mountaintop Stargazing and Starlore Food Country parking lot Natural Resources

Wednesday, August 88-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth8-Aug 10:00am Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History

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Wednesday, August 8 continued8-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners8-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts8-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History8-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts8-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners8-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners8-Aug 11:00am 2:00pm Forecasting Color Trends Designer Showhouse, 131 E. Main St. Program Partners8-Aug 11:00am 1:30pm St. Thomas Luncheon St. Thomas Episcopal Church Program Partners8-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History8-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners8-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History8-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts8-Aug 5:00pm 6:00pm Joseph Young Magic Show Abingdon Events Pavillion Youth8-Aug 6:30pm 8:00pm Abingdon's Got Talent Abingdon Events Pavillion Youth8-Aug 6:30pm 8:30pm Fly Fishing Opportunities--Essential Equipment and Washington County Public Library Natural Resources

Tackle, Fly Tying Patterns8-Aug 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History

Thursday, August 99-Aug 8:30am 12:00pm Fly Fishing Aquatic Entomology--Fly Casting Methods Demo Virginia Creeper Fly Shop Natural Resources9-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth9-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts9-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History9-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts9-Aug 10:00am 9:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners9-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners9-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners9-Aug 11:00am Art Talks with Ed Chitwood Arts Depot Fine Arts9-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History9-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm Designer Showhouse 131 E. Main St. Program Partners9-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners9-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History9-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts9-Aug 2:00pm 4:00pm Youth Workshops Youth Tent Youth9-Aug 3:00pm 5:00pm Aboriginal Art Lecture William King Museum Program Partners9-Aug 6:30pm 7:30pm Washington County Then and Now Washington County Public Library Local History9-Aug 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History9-Aug 7:00pm 10:30pm Gospel Concert: Primitive Quartet; Paul Williams and the Victory Trio Virginia Higher Education Center Music

Friday, August 1010-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth10-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners10-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts10-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History10-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts10-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners10-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners10-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History10-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm Designer Showhouse 131 E. Main St. Program Partners10-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners10-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History10-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts10-Aug 4:00pm Trish Dunn: Ventriloquist Abingdon Events Pavillion Youth10-Aug 5:00pm Magic Taylor Youth Tent Youth10-Aug 7:00pm 8:00pm Jef Interactive Theater Latture Field Street Party10-Aug 7:00pm 10:00pm Phantom's Fabulous Friday Latture Field Street Party10-Aug 8:30pm 10:00pm Beyond the Solar System Creed Fulton Observatory, Emory and Henry College Natural Resources

Saturday, August 1111-Aug 7:00am 12:00pm Abingdon Farmers Market Abingdon Events Pavillion Natural Resources11-Aug 9:00am 2:00pm Clinch River Guided Kayak Float Departs from Fort Blackmore River Access Natural Resources

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Saturday, August 11 continued11-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth11-Aug 9:30am 4:00pm Civil War Encampment Barter Green Local History11-Aug 10:00am Cornhole Tournament Washington County Moose Lodge Related Events11-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Manasi's Art: "Hennafyme" Youth Tent Youth11-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts11-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History11-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts11-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners11-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners11-Aug 10:30am 4:30pm Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Local History11-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History11-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm Designer Showhouse 131 E. Main St. Program Partners11-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners11-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Madhatter Tea Party Youth Tent Youth11-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History11-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners11-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts11-Aug 2:00pm Harwell Grice Band Abingdon Events Pavillion Music11-Aug 2:00pm 4:00pm Manasi's Art: Henna Tattoos Workshop Youth Tent Youth11-Aug 3:00pm Monroeville Abingdon Events Pavillion Music11-Aug 4:00pm Gold Heart Sisters Abingdon Events Pavillion Music11-Aug 5:00pm Harwell Grice Band Abingdon Events Pavillion Music11-Aug 6:00pm Monroeville Abingdon Events Pavillion Music11-Aug 7:00pm Gold Heart Sisters Abingdon Events Pavillion Music11-Aug 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History11-Aug 7:30pm Christian Summer Concert: Matt Maher Highlands Fellowship Music11-Aug 8:00pm Volume Five Abingdon Events Pavillion Music

Sunday, August 1212-Aug 9:00am 5:00pm Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Youth12-Aug 9:30am 4:00pm Civil War Encampment Barter Green Local History12-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Fine Arts12-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Local History12-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive Arts & Crafts12-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Program Partners12-Aug 10:00am 6:00pm Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Program Partners12-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm The Battle of King's Mountain Muster Grounds Local History12-Aug 11:00am 5:00pm Designer Showhouse 131 E. Main St. Program Partners12-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Madhatter Tea Party Youth Tent Youth12-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Program Partners12-Aug 1:00pm Whitetop Mountain Band Abingdon Events Pavillion Music12-Aug 1:00pm 4:00pm Living in the Back Country Muster Grounds Local History12-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Program Partners12-Aug 1:30pm 5:30pm Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Local History12-Aug 2:00pm Dale Jett & Hello Stranger Abingdon Events Pavillion Music12-Aug 2:00pm Tours at Two William King Museum Fine Arts12-Aug 2:00pm Walk in the Well Fields Saltville Natural Resources12-Aug 3:00pm 4:00pm James Spirup Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church Music12-Aug 3:00pm Wolfe Brothers Abingdon Events Pavillion Music12-Aug 4:00pm Whitetop Mountain Band Abingdon Events Pavillion Music12-Aug 5:00pm Dale Jett & Hello Stranger Abingdon Events Pavillion Music12-Aug 6:30pm 7:30pm Watauga Gospel Singing Watauga Chapel Music12-Aug 7:00pm Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Local History

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Information & Souvenir BoothOpen daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Arts and Crafts Booth 86.

Information on the Festival, Abingdon and the surrounding area. Festival souvenirs include

T-shirts, posters, postcards, and more. Lost & Found.

TicketsUnless otherwise indicated, events are free.

Tickets for events at Barter Theatre are available bycalling 276-628-3991, (www.bartertheatre.com).

Tickets for other events are available at the door or as indicated.


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GOLD $1,000-$1,999:AnonymousBerry Home CentersDent K. Burke Associates, P.C.E.C. Publishing Co.First Bank of VirginiaFood City Four SeasonsKrogerMeade TractorPepsi Co. BottlersStrongwell

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Ellis Soda Shoppe and GrillMartha Washington Inn and SpaPoetry Society of Virginia The WorxUniversal CompaniesWalgreensWalling Distributing CompanyWCQR Radio

Bronze $250-$499

Ball CorporationBlue Ridge PBSColumbus McKinnonHome Town Garage DoorsDr. Anne JohnstonFarris Funeral ServiceJerry’s Signs, Inc.Scott R. Miller, DDSThe Bank of Marion

with branches in Damascus, Abingdon,Glade Spring and Bristol


BENEFACTOR$500.00 and upSue ClarkMr. and Mrs. Marvin W. Gilliam, Jr.

DONOR$200.00 - $499.99 Ginny BarkerMike and Susan BrownRose Marie and William Burriss, Jr. Nell C. ClarkWalt and Jan CrickmerMartha F. GibsonMary and Vaughn GrovesElizabeth D. HayterBob HorschBetsy HulveyJoe and Mary Ann JohnsonGary and Susan Kimbrell Larry and Marilyn MillerLinda G. NealKim and Kevin NicewonderDrs. Rosalind and Don ReichardTarn and Delida RosenbaumLewis and Lillian SpicerJoe and Clara StratenGeorge and Wendy StrawbridgeGene and Catheryn SturgeonLarry TaylorSue T. Watson

HIGHLANDER $100.00 - $199.99Lucy AlexanderWayne and Jeannie Austin Charles and Carolyn Barry Mary Alice and Jeoff BodenhorstMr. and Mrs. David BonhamDr. and Mrs. Cramer BoswellJim and Jimmie Lou BowdenCharlotte BrillhartKimberly BrownJane and Helen BryanJim and Kay BunnKay and Jeff Carter

Joe and Susan ChaseDr. and Mrs. W. E. ClineMr. & Mrs. Gene CochranDavid and Schery Collins Jimmy and Lovis CountissJanice and Jim CowanLarry and Suzanne CoxBob and Elizabeth CraigSandra Coomes Darden Richard and Julie DavidsonI. B. DentRon and Nancy DomstMrs. Peggy Dickenson DonaldsonJohn and Jana DreyzehnerOtey and Mary DudleyDavid and Barbara FarrisHugh and Annette FergusonJack and Joyce FerrattJulianne FinneyAnthony and Laurel FlaccaventoClark and Susan FlemingIsaac and Alice Freeman Dr. and Mrs. James L. GardnerDr. and Mrs. F. B. GentDr. and Mrs. Robert Gilmer"Blue" GothamDrema D. GrauMarthalyn GreerEd and Jo Ann Hatcher Greg and Cynthia HerrellDrs. David and Donna HudgensSusan and Rick Humphreys Sam and Jan HurtJoe and Suzanne HuttonBen and Merry JenningsJim and Diana Johnson Jim and Mary JonesDarlene B. Litton, M. D.Bo and Shannon LoveElizabeth and Randy LoweDr. J Thomas and Rosalie LuckJohn and Beth Mahaffey Jim and Liz MannMr. & Mrs. Lee and Sandy Massicotte George and Nancy Metcalf

Pete and Sydne MontagueFrench and Laura Moore John and Patricia MooreMary Ann and French Moore, Jr.Timothy and Gail Moore Bill and Janet MunkJack L. PageJames and Kathleen ParksThomas C. Phillips, Jr.H. C. "Footsie" PrattLee and Helen PriceCharlie and Heda Quillin Gene and Claire Rasor Neel RichJohn and Peggy RobertsBuddy Scheerer and Sylvia ScheererMr. and Mrs. Stephen Semancik Kenny, Doris and Sidney Shuman Carol and Frank SimsBaird and Sandy SmithDavid Smith and Mia WesselsRon and Shirley SnowdenSloan and Doris SoutherlinMike and Karen SpearMary B. StuartMrs. William A. Stuart, Jr.Wayne L. ThomasMike and Mary TullyMickey and Doris TylerJ. Warden / A. SkidmoreDr. F. David and Erna WilkinJack and Sandee WooleyClaude and Carolyn WorrellJim and Sally WorthCraig and Judith Wylie

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Abingdon Mercantile & Frame GalleryTim and Lisa AldermanDr. and Mrs. Douglas E. ArnoldPatty BlackwellPeyton Boyd, Architect, PCNancy H. Camicia

William A. CampbellCarolyn and Carl ClarkeDr. and Mrs. F. Ellison ConradHenry DawsonTrudy Ann DaytonJoe and Janet DertingEva EdmondsonDr. and Mrs. Ron H. ElySylvia Ferguson Doris J. FleenorLinda G. FritschMary W. GrindstaffS. Rebecca HarringtonJ. C. HitzJim and Suzette HodgesSteven Hopp and Barbara KingsolverSkid HoskinsPenny HowardLois Humphreys Margaret HutsonEleanor Hall HuttonStephen and Lisa JettJohnson Center, Inc., Greg Jordan, Pres.Michael JohnsonPeggy J. JohnsonLouise KingShirley G. LandrethJohn D. Lentz, DDS.Frank G. LeSueurJewel Mobley MaidenHeidi and Howard McElroyDr. and Mrs. Joseph H. McCoySue Ann MorrisRubinette M. Niemann Margaret A. PetersJuanita S. RainesElizabeth W. SeaverAmanda E. ShafferWhitley SmithLynn Sweet"The Estate of Linda Sparrow,

Who Loved Festival Time!" Mae H. TurnerDr, James M. WadeJim and Carol Yates

PROGRAM PARTNERSAbingdon Senior Center

Advance AbingdonAppalachian Sustainable DevelopmentBarter TheatreBlack’s Fort Chapter—Daughters of the

American Revolution DARBlue Gray Historical Group

Washington County Shriners ClubEmory & Henry College

Fields-Penn 1860 House MuseumFriends of the Washington County Public Library

Green Spring Presbyterian Church/Watauga Chapel Gospel Singing

Historical Society of Washington County, Va.Museum of the Middle AppalachiansThe Nature Conservancy

Overmountain Victory Trail Association-Blacks Fort ChapterSaint Thomas Episcopal ChurchSons of the American Revolution-General William Campbell ChapterUnited States Post OfficeUpper Tennessee River RoundtableVirginia Department of Conservation & RecreationVirginia Department of Environmental QualityVirginia Department of ForestryVirginia Highlands Community CollegeWashington County Public LibraryWashington County Recreation DepartmentWashington County Retired Teachers AssociationWashington County School Board’s One-Room School Museum

CommitteeWhite’s Mill FoundationWilliam King Museum

Mary Dudley and Dobbin,her son, Jay’s, Irish Wolfhound.


History ToursTour of Sinking Spring Cemetery

Saturday, July 28, and Saturday, August 4, 9:00- 9:45 a.m.

Meet at Cummings Cabin in SinkingSpring Cemetery

Presented by Joe Preston

Joe Preston, Washington County native and area history teacher, will lead this 45 minute walkthrough American history from the 1700s to thepresent. The site is on land where the first Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church wasbuilt in 1774. The tour begins at the Rev. Charles Cummings cabin (circa 1774) andincludes the War Between the States graves and the final resting places for two Virginia Governors and other early Abingdon families. Rain or shine. Bring an umbrella and water and wear walking shoes. For more information contact the Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia, office at 306 Depot Square, or call 276-623-8337.

Log Cabin ToursSaturday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Sunday, August 5, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Tour begins at Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings CabinAdvance Registration by August 2Presented by David Winship

These tours will include four log cabins:Cummings, Breckenridge, Yeary, andFairview. Transportation will be providedby the town trolly. The tours will begin atthe Sinking Spring Cemetery and Cummings Cabin, just off Main Street onRussell Road. There is no charge, but participants are asked to register at the Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia, office at 306 Depot Square, or call276-623-8337 by August 2. Tours will be held rain or shine.

Walking History ToursMeet at the Clock Tower in front of Abingdon Town HallPresenters: Carl Mallory, Randy Smith, David Winship & Garrett JacksonTour Schedule:

Join Local Historians Carl Mallory, Randy Smith, David Winship and Garrett Jacksonon an easy walk highlighting the historic sites and stories that have shaped the history and times of the region, and indeed the nation, and give Abingdon its placeas a crossroads of history and culture. Bring an umbrella and water and wear yourwalking shoes. There is no charge.

Living History PortrayalsEach day during the Festival there will be folks in period

dress at the Muster Grounds. Visitors can also walk alonga segment of the Overmountain Victory National

Historic Trail, and take part in Park Ranger guidedtours, colonial games, and educational activities. Thefree shuttle bus will be making frequent stops at theMuster Grounds. Parking is also available. For more

information, visitors may call the Keller InterpretiveCenter at 276-525-1050 or find them on Facebook,

"Abingdon Muster Grounds."

Telling the Story – "The Battle of Kings Mountain"Daily, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Muster Grounds Interpretative CenterPresented by LeAnn Hunter

Thomas Jefferson called the Battle of King’s Mountain “One of the turning points ofthe Revolution.” Members of the General William Campbell Chapter, NSSAR will

Fairview Cabin

July 28 7:00 p.m. MalloryJuly 29 7:00 p.m. MalloryJuly 31 7:00 p.m. JacksonAugust 1 7:00 p.m. SmithAugust 2 7:00 p.m. JacksonAugust 4 7:00 p.m. MalloryAugust 5 7:00 p.m. Mallory

August 7 7:00 p.m. JacksonAugust 8 10:00 a.m. Winship August 8 7:00 p.m. SmithAugust 9 7:00 p.m. JacksonAugust 11 7:00 p.m. MalloryAugust 12 7:00 p.m. Jackson


relate the history of this famous battle. These men in period dress will relate thefamily connections of the Campbell, Edmiston, Bowen and Dryden families whomustered here in September 1780. They will tell about the threats of British leaderPatrick Ferguson and how many Virginians answered these threats and became casualties of the battle. Each Sons of the American Revolution presentation includesfiring of the famous “black powder” rifle.

Telling The Story – "Living in the Backcountry"Daily, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Muster Grounds Interpretative Center, 702 Colonial RoadPresented by Black's Fort Chapter, DAR and General William Campbell Chapter, SAR

Come and listen to the stories of life in Washington County in the 1780s. Hear whymen mustered at this place for the Battle of Kings Mountain. Learn from theirdescendants of the heartaches families endured when their menfolk did not returnhome. Visit the Backcountry Camp and see how our ancestors survived a life of hardships. Presented on the Joella Johnson Barbour Stage by members of Black's

Fort Chapter, NSDAR and General William Campbell Chapter, NSSAR. For more infor-mation, call 276-206-8618.

Civil War Encampment – Blue/Grey ReenactorsJuly 28 and 29, August 11 and 12, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Barter Green

Schedule –10:00 a.m. Company Muster, morning inspection, drill11:00 a.m. Salt making Demonstration1:00 p.m. Mail Call1:30 p.m. Arms Demo2:00 p.m. Court martial and execution3:30 p.m. Duel4:00 p.m. Company Muster and evening Drills5:00 p.m. Camp Closes

The Blue Grey Historical Group will be back at Highlands Festival this year on July 28,29 and August 11 and 12 .This year they will set up on the Barter Green for folks totour the camp and see living history. There will be a full scale 12 pound cannon plus

a period blacksmith and Jonah the storyteller will be in camp. Come by and watchhistory unfold before your eyes as you travel back to Southwest Virginia during the1860s. The camp will open at 9:00 a.m. each day and close at 4:00 p.m. The BlueGrey Historical group is part of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and have been onseveral TV shows and documentaries throughout the past several years. They havealso been in numerous reenactments throughout Southwest Virginia. Bring theFamily by for a fun filled weekend at the Barter Green. For More Information ContactTerry Hunt at 276-496-5988 or [email protected]

Black's Fort Chapter, MSDAR DedicationSunday, August 5, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.Muster Grounds Interpretative Center, 702 Colonial Road

Come and join with members of Black's Fort Chapter, National Society Daughters ofthe American Revolution as they dedicate their Commemorative Marker at theAbingdon Muster Grounds. This special event celebrates the efforts of Black's FortChapter, NSDAR to remember their ancestors who died at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The marker recognizes the organizations and individuals who help thechapter with this project. For additional information, call Joella Johnson Barbour,Chapter Regent, 276–206-8618.

The Blue Gray HistoricalGroup is an organizationthat was chartered in2002 and incorporated in2004. The organization’sgoals are simple: To promote local area Colonial, Antebellum andCivil War history to thepublic. To ensure thepreservation of the 'TRUE'history and lore for following generations to come.

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Colonial Trade FaireDaily, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Fields Penn 1860 House Museum208 West Main Street, corner of Cummings and Main StreetCheck the board at Fields-Penn 1860 House for a list of daily activities.

Vendors, trades and crafts displays and demonstrations including:• Pepe's Possibles – Leather work, hunting pouches, knives• David and Rene Gillispie – Tombstone Carver, Gunsmith, handmade diaries,weaving supplies

• Split Rail Clothier – Period clothing• Bows of Wood – Period made bows and arrows, quivers• Lady of Letters – Handmade books and all sorts of writing accoutrements• Daniel Perkins – Mountain Pottery• Gerold Dukes – Powder Horn maker• Larry Arel – Wooden toys and utensils• Meadowsweet Traders – Soaps, perfume and ladies toiletries

• Virginia Tucker – Maker of all fashionable floor cloths

• Blacksmith and Forge – All typesand styles of forged objects

Other trades and crafts persons will be onhand as they stop by on their travels between the Southwest Virginia outposts.They too will be offering the finest of "currentfashion and all types of items found in larger towns andcities" such as Williamsburg and Yorktown of Virginia or Charleston of the South Carolina Colony. During their stay various trades people will be demonstrating their

trade or craft. For more information contact Rick Humphreys at 276-608-3465 orthe Fields Penn House 1860 House Museum at 276-676-0216.

Historic PlacesDuncansville One Room

School HouseJuly 28 - 30, August 4 - 6,August 11 and 12Saturdays and Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sundays 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.Stanley Street across from E.B. Stanley Middle School

The Duncansville One-Room School Museum will be open during the HighlandsFestival. This building was moved in 2000 from its location in Washington County toits present location on Stanley Street across from the E.B. Stanley Middle School.This building was built in 1889 on land owned by Henry and Amanda Duncan, givenby them to be used as a school. It was discontinued in 1954 when many of the oneand two room schools in the county were consolidated with larger schools. Ray Duncan, who owned the building, deeded the building to the Washington County in1999, and the School Board now owns and maintains the building. It has been furnished with desks of the period and other memorabilia. For more information call 276-628-3896.

Historic White’s Mill & MercantileJuly 28 - August 12(except Mondays and Tuesdays)10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. White’s Mill, Open rain or shine

Since the late 18th century, White’s Millhas provided stone ground cornmeal,stone ground grits and stone groundflour for the farm and kitchen, as well

as a gathering place for sharing news and views. The Mercantile, formerly the Cumbow Store, provided those store-bought essentials and extras that any homeneeds. The White's Mill Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, was organized in1999 with the mission to purchase, preserve and protect White's Mill. For more information contact Jennifer Kling at 276-628-2960, [email protected].

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Norfolk & Western Railway Locomotive, M-433Saturday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Virginia Creeper Trail Head

Built in 1907, this historic steam engine worked forthe N&W Railway until 1958 when it was retiredand moved to the Abingdon entrance to the Virginia Creeper Trail. The N&W Class M (nicknamed“Mollies”) may be seen in O. Winston Link’s photography collection, “A Day on the AbingdonBranch,” a portion of which is on display in the Historical Society of Washington County Library onDepot Square. This locomotive exhibit is courtesy ofthe Abingdon Department of Parks & Recreation

with the assistance of dedicated volunteers. For more information contact JamesAgner at 276-623-5279 or [email protected].

Demonstrations and LecturesTraditional Craft DemonstrationsDaily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sundays 1:00- 5:00 p.m.Fields Penn 1860 House MuseumPresented by Holston Mountain Artisans

Throughout the Festival, members of the Holston Mountain Artisans Cooperative willoffer displays and demonstrations of traditionalcrafts at Fields Penn 1860 House Museum.Watch for demonstrations in wood carving andwoodworking, basket makers and chair caning,fiber arts, quilting, and more. For a completeschedule, call 276-628-7721 or email [email protected].

Washington County,

Virginia: Then & NowThursday, August 9,6:00- 7:30 p.m.

Washington County Public LibraryPresented by Joe Tennis

In Washington County, history ranges from thetales of mile-high Whitetop Mountain to the storyof rails becoming trails at Saltville, Clinchburg, Alvarado, Damascus, and Green Cove. Join localauthor and photographer Joe Tennis as he shares

such stories – and more – with a slide show showcasing his recent book, Washington County, Virginia: Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing, $21.99), produced incooperation with the Historical Society of Washington County, Va.

From Clinch Mountain to Konnarock, and from ThreeSprings to Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia: Then& Now highlights the history and beauty at the heart of theVirginia Highlands, showing images from the late 1800s tothe late 1900s, contrasted with contemporary photographsof Washington County as it appears today at Abrams Falls,the Great Channels, and the Virginia Creeper Trail. It is ajourney of wild waters, wild wonders, waterfalls, side-of-the-road stories, and yes, even a few legends.

Joe Tennis


Patron's EventBill Clary

Tuesday, July 24, 7:00- 10:00 p.m.Barter TheatreFree Admission for Patrons;

$15.00 General Admission after July 20

Beyond any shadow of a doubt, Bill Clary is one of the most sought after entertainers in the nation today. As a magician, M.C. and comedian he has

performed over 21,000 shows in 17 countries on 89 international tours. He isan unusual entertainer – who astonishes audiences with stage illusions and

keeps them in stitches withhis comedy and music. He

is also an accomplishedsinger, guitarist and

banjo player.

In spite of his obvious success,you'll appreciate his humility, hisgenuine love for people and hisknack of making troubles"disappear" if only for a while.

For more information visit www.billclary.com.

For more information about thisevent contact I.B. Dent at 276-619-5002.

Performing Arts Concert Richard LeighSunday, July 29, 7:00- 9:30 p.m.Barter TheatreAdmission: $13

Richard Leigh, who hashad hits in the 70s, 80s,and 90s, kicked off the21st century with a topten hit "Cold Day In July",recorded by the DixieChicks. His good friend,Billy Dean, recorded anentire album of his songsfor the "Billy Dean SingsRichard Leigh" CD. Leigh,who has been writingsongs since he was tenyears old and profession-ally since he was twenty-three, got his first break in1976 when Crystal Gaylereleased “I’ll Get OverYou," and took it to #1 on Billboard’s Country Chart. This was made all the sweeterwhen “I’ll Get Over You” garnered Leigh his first of now seven Song of the Year nominations, this one from the Country Music Association (CMA).

Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Virginia, Leigh is a graduate of Virginia Highlands Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University. On April 11,2011, Leigh was one of only four chosen nationally from the American CommunityCollege System to be awarded 2011 AACC Outstanding Alumni Award for excellencein one’s chosen field, and for service to ones community. For more information visitwww.richardleigh.com.

Tickets available at the Barter Theatre ticket office. All tickets unreserved. For moreinformation about this event contact I.B. Dent at 276-619-5002.

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PerformanceFaye Lane's Beauty

Shop StoriesSunday, August 5, 7:00- 10:00 p.m.Barter TheatreAdmission: Adults $22; Senior$20; Students $12

Faye Lane’s "Beauty Shop Stories."It's the glittered-up memories of aGreen Bean Queen in bedazzlingstory and song! Rhonda Faye Gunnels grew up in her mama’sbeauty shop, Casa Vale BeautySalon which was an old A-Framehouse converted into a salon, withbig mirrors and swivel chairs in the front room and shampoo bowls in the old backbedroom. On the front porch was a fat little girl in a glittered-up Burger King crown,practicing her beauty queen acceptance speech and dreaming of being a star of thestage! For more information visit www.admireentertainment.com. Tickets availableat the Barter Theatre ticket office. For more information about this event contact I.B.Dent at 276-619-5002.

ComedyPost Comedy TheatreMonday, August 6, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.Barter TheatreAdmission: Adults $20; Senior $18; Students $10

Robert Post is a brilliant physical comedian with a stun-ning theatrical mind.

Combine a quart of dryhumor with three table-spoons of expert mime, versatile acting, and skilledjuggling; add a keen sense ofsatire and the absurd. Blendin splendid timing and experience, and what do youget? A host of unforgettablecharacters at the perfectcomedy feast!

Post has performed in almostevery conceivable settingincluding major festivals,

concert halls, dinner theaters, prisons, factories, schools, corporate retreats, TV commercials, homeless shelters, cruise ships, with symphony orchestras, and more.An alumnus of the Affiliate Artists program, he has received numerous awards andfellowships and has toured his performances to forty-five states, Canada, Japan,Mexico, the Mediterranean and Russia. Since 1994, his work has been seen acrossthe US and in Canada on national television (PBS) in an award-winning special,"Robert Post – In Performance." Post's one-man show was presented by Broadway'sNew Victory Theater to rave reviews and sold out houses. For more information visit/www.betsydubois.com. Tickets available at the Barter Theatre ticket office. Formore information contact I.B. Dent at 276-619-5002.

Barter Theatre PerformancesFor tickets and more information, call Barter Theatre’s Box Office at 276-628-3991 or visit www.bartertheatre.com.

Legally BlondeThrough August 19, Main Stage

The Hollywood blockbuster turned award-winning Broadwaymusical sensation follows a Beverly Hills blonde, Elle Woods,as she sets out on a journey to prove to everyone that fashion-savvy girls canbe taken seriously. After her boyfriend dumps her for someone a little more"serious," she puts down the shopping bags, picks up the books and heads to the illustrious Harvard Law School! This singing, dancing, feel-good musical will have usall saying, "Being true to yourself never goes out of style."

The Red Velvet Cake WarThrough August 18, Main Stage

This riotously funny Southern-baked comedy follows threecousins-Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette-as they attempt to throw a family reunion. Their outrageous anticshave the whole town of Sweetgum talking. Things spin hilariously out-of-control when a neighbor's pet devourseverything edible, a one-eyed suitor shows up to declare hislove, and a shocking, high-stakes wager is made on who canbake the best red velvet cake. As this fast-paced uproarious

romp barrels toward its surprising climax, you'll wish yourown family reunion was this much fun!

Avenue Q (Mature Themes)

Through August 12, Barter Stage II

Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that follows thetrials and tribulations of recent grad, Princeton, ashe tries to find his place in the world. Princetonmoves into a shabby apartment all the way downon Avenue Q. There he meets a colorful cast ofcharacters ranging from an exotic dancer and an Internet addict to the beautiful girl-next-door, allwho help him find himself and his true

Barter Theatre opened its doorson June 10, 1933 proclaiming,“With vegetables youcannot sell, you can buy agood laugh.” The priceof admission was 35 cents or the equivalent inproduce, and the concept of trading“Ham for Hamlet”caught on quickly. Atthe end of the first season, the Barter Company cleared $4.35 incash, two barrels of jelly and enjoyed a collective weight gain ofover 300 pounds. Pictured here is BarterTheatre’s founder, Robert Porterfield.

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calling in life. Did we mention there are puppets and thelandlord just happens to be Gary Coleman? You'll laugh andlaugh and laugh some more! (Warning: This play may contain puppet nudity.)

Two Jews Walk into a War...Through August 10, Barter Stage II

Inspired by real-life events, this hysterical and poignant comedy follows the story of the last two Jews in Afghanistanwhose temple has been ransacked and their Torah stolen. Together they wish to rebuild and restore the community –but the problem is that these two pillars of the society can'tstand each other. With crackerjack comic timing this unusual comedy cleverly poses provocative questions aboutfaith, freedom and intolerance while reminding us that

religion can bring us together even in impossible times.

The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeThrough August 11, Barter Stage II

Join The Barter Players in a magical world where anythingcan happen. When the four Pevensie children slip throughthe old wardrobe and into the wondrous land of Narnia,they face a dangerous White Witch and her evil spells. Itwill take all of the children’s bravery and the love of alion named Aslan to help them save themselves andthe land of Narnia.

Mini-Production: Walking Across EgyptJuly 31 and August 2, 7:45 p.m.; August 5, 7:00 p.m.; August 8- 7:45 p.m.; August 9, 2:00 p.m. and August 11, 8:15 p.m.Barter Stage IIPresented by Barter Theatre’s Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights

In this adaptation of the Clyde Edgerton novel, Mattie Rigsbee, a Southern widowwith a grown son, nosy neighbors and strong religious convictions, is looking forsomething more than soap operas to fill her time. She longs for company and someone to cook for – she makes fabulous corn bread, by the way. And when thelocal dogcatcher ends up on her front porch, she gets just that and then some. Shetakes in a troubled, foul-mouthed boy when no one else will and gives him achance, proving that with a little direction, Southern cooking and prayer, you canstand up for what you believe and stand on your own two feet.

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Home Garden

Kitchen ToursThe Home & Garden Committee Kitchen Tour is always oneof the most popular festival events. Again this year, thecommittee has assembled a variety of beautiful kitchensthat range from a remodeled 1960s home whose owner"repurposed" wormy chestnut for cabinets, to a new crafts-man-style home with a lodge feeling featuring an eight-foot kitchen island and whose owners built the entire homearound the kitchen plan! Other kitchen designs on thesetours range from a Williamsburg-style kitchen to an "OldWorld" look with leathered granite counter tops.

Tickets for both tours may be purchased at the AbingdonConvention & Visitor’s Bureau, 335 Cummings Street inAbingdon. Tour participants may also call the HighlandsFestival office at 276-623-5266 to purchase tickets. Thesetours are popular so buy your tickets early!

2012 Twilight Kitchen TourThursday, August 2, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.Various homes. Meet at Abingdon High SchoolStadium parking lotAdmission $35.00, Limited to 70Tickets available in advance and at the door.

The Twilight Tour will board tour buses at the Abingdon High School Stadium parking lot at 5 p.m.,on Thursday, August 2. This tour includes six homesand wine & light refreshments at one home. Ticketsare $35 per person and the tour is limited to 70 people.

2012 Kitchen TourFriday, August 3, 12:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Various homes. Meet at Abingdon High SchoolStadium parking lotAdmission $15.00, Limited to 80Tickets available in advance and at the door.

Friday's day-time tour will meet at the high schoolstadium parking lot at 12 noon, on August 3. Thistour will display five homes. Cost for the day kitchentour is $15. Tour limited to 80.



A Taste of Virginia’s Wines Wine TastingMonday, August 6, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan GatewayAdmission $25, Limited to 125 tickets

The Home and Garden Committee of the Virginia HighlandsFestival is pleased to once again sponsor "A Taste of Virginia’sWines." The event will be held on Monday, August 6,at the newly opened Heartwood: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway located beside VirginiaHighlands Community College. The tasting will beheld from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Ticketsmay be purchased at the Abingdon Convention andVisitor's Bureau located at 335 Cummings Street, Abingdon, orby calling the Virginia Highlands Festival office at 276-623-5266. Tickets may also bepurchased at the Heartwood Artisan's Center but only cash and checks (no creditcards) will be accepted at that location.

At the tasting, guests will be able to sample an array of Virginia wines – several ofthem prize winning. Wineries that will be represented include: Abingdon Vineyard,Chateau Morrisette, Coltsfoot Winery, Davis Horton Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards,White Hall Vineyards, Rural Retreat, and West Wind Farms. Guests can also sampleFoggy Ridge cider, Blacksnake Meads and beer from Wolf Hill Brewery. Gourmet foodpairings will be offered from products grown by local farmers. Some of the plannedmenu items include: Abingdon Organics tomato confit on toasted focaccia croutons,Baker Homestead goat cheese bites, Lyttle Farm's braised lamb shanks and Templeton Farm's marinated grilled chicken – plus much more. Don't miss this delicious and educational opportunity to sample some of the best that Virginia hasto offer! Must be at least 21 years old to participate in this event.

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Music and DanceAbingdon's Got TalentWednesday, August 8, 6:00 - 9:00 pm.Abingdon Market Pavilion

Are you 5-19 years old and have a TALENT you want everyone to see?Magic, juggling, dancing, singing,playing an instrument, or something

more SPECTACULAR? then claim your spot in this year's Talent show! Special performance by Magician Joseph Young who received first place at the 2010 Magi-Fest Gold Medal Champion of Magic. For more information or to register contact Daniel Lasris at 865-385-2068 or [email protected].

PerformancesMagic Show with Magician Joseph YoungWednesday, August 8, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.Abingdon Market Pavilion

Joseph Young is a multi-awardwinning entertainer who isquickly emerging as one of themost sought after performersin the nation. Hundreds ofevents have been impacted byhis special blend of sleight of hand, clean comedy, and hilarious audience participa-tion. Some of his career highlights include winning the prestigious Magi-Fest FirstPlace Gold Medal of Magic and being honored as the Houdini Rising Star of Magic forhis original Rubik's Cube Manipulation Act. For more information contact AlineBackes at [email protected].

Trish Dunn Ventriloquist ShowFriday, August 10, 4:00 p.m.Strolling Remsburg Drive onSaturday & Sunday, August 11-12Abingdon Market Pavilion

Trish Dunn takes the stage Friday afternoon andwill be strolling through Arts and Crafts onRemsburg Drive on Saturday and Sunday. Trishhas a wide variety of associates she works with(also known as vent figures and puppets) thathave diverse personalities. She adds just that

extra special twist to let everyone know the show is special for them, including audience participation. Her comedy is always clean and tailored to the audience. Formore information contact Aline Backes at [email protected].

Dragon Scales and Faerie TalesSaturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5Three shows each day, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.Youth Tent, Remsburg DrivePresented by Jeffrey Minzey

A show for the child in all of us!With elements such as audienceparticipation, tricks and humor,our show is a memorable experience for adults and childrenalike. Young ones are enchanted byseeing the dragon come to life andmany depart truly believing thedragon is real. Each performance ends with a meet and greet, so everyone whowishes to meet the dragon and faerie can have a chance to do so.

Dragon Scales and Faerie Tales is a magical telling of the birth of a real "live" babydragon. With the support of its loving faerie, the 8-foot dragon hatches from an extraordinary large golden egg. Together, the beautiful faerie and the audience welcome the dragon, then name, feed, and teach him to talk. For more informationvisit www.ibelieveinfaeries.com/dragon.

Team Kirkwood – Interactive

ClowningSaturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29,10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive

Ladies and Gentlemen... Boys and Girls... Circus fans ofall ages... Step right up, they're all here. The brave liontamer, the strong man, the daring tight rope walker.Come one, come all! You can only imagine the laughs

as guests watch family members transform into spectacular circus stars right beforetheir very eyes! Hosted by professional clown Kenny "Leopold" Kirkwood, this is oneof the most interactive, spontaneous family shows you have ever seen! For more information contact Aline Backes at [email protected].

Manasi's Art "Hennafyme"Saturday, August 4, Saturday, August 11,10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (workshop at 2:00 p.m.)Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive

The ancient art of Henna to the Southern charm!! ManasiJoshi will apply henna at the festival in the Youth Tent from

Magicians, Jugglers, Balloons, and Parades bring out the child in all of us! Youwill not want to miss a minute when the Festival gets underway on July 28!Each day is packed with activities and fun for the entire family. Youth, Arts andCrafts and Music events will be brought back together again and will be held in the heart of downtown Abingdon at Remsburg Dr.




10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. With over a 5,000 years of history, Henna is one of the mostfun ways to celebrate special occasions or just to feel special!! Henna is a plant thatgrows in desert areas and leaves orange to dark brown temporary stain on humanskin. It's one of the many gifts of the Mother Nature. The Henna stain color variesfrom person to person... from Orange to dark brown.

Magic TaylorFriday, August 10, 5:00 p.m.Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive

Magic Taylor grew up in Chicago andstarted magic at the age of 13. Manyof his friends he grew up with haveheadline shows in Las Vegas and asfar as Hawaii. Taylor also has

performed his shows across America, from New York to California also some foreigncountries. He has been on TV. His show consists of major stage illusions, live animals, audience participation and comedy. Taylor also belongs to Kidabra, a groupof entertainers that have wholesome shows for the entire family. He also has a localentertainment company that serves the Tri-Cities area and beyond called Magic and Balloons.

The Wizard of the SouthMonday and Tuesday, July 30-31, 2:00 p.m.Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive

Larry Rohr, “The Wizard of the South”, has beenperforming magic for over thirty years for elementary school classes, church groups, hospitals, retirement homes, museums, parksand recreation events, festivals and parties entertaining both younger and older audiences.His magic tricks include water, fire, balloons, ropes, coins, cards, scarves and slightof hand which delight and amaze his audiences. Besides the magic show, he willalso be performing walk-around magic and will conduct a juggling workshop foranyone interested in learning how to juggle. Larry is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the International Jugglers Association.

Hands on ActivitiesAboriginal ArtThursday, August 9, 3:00- 5:00 p.m.William King Museum

Enter the fascinating world of Australia's Central Desert by exploring William King Museum's Circles in the sand exhibit.

Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit and then create a work of art totake home with the help of WKM education staff. For more information contactKathy Gibian at 276-628-5005, extension 114, or [email protected].

Be Part of William King!Tuesday, July 31, 3:00- 5:00 p.m.William King Museum

Become a part of the WilliamKing Museum by creating animage of yourself to add toour mural, on display for theremainder of the Festival atthe WKM booth. Tell yourfriends and family to stop byto see your creation! For moreinformation contact Kathy Gibian at 276-628-5005 extension 114 or [email protected].

Big Messy Art!Tuesday, August 7, 3:00- 5:00 p.m.William King Museum

Get messy, think big, and join the staff of William King Museum's education department to explore non-traditional art making! Dress for mess from head to toeand come prepared to think outside the box! For more information contact KathyGibian at 276-628-5005 extension 114 or [email protected].

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Youth PortraitsPortraits by Aline BackesSaturday, July 28 through Saturday,August 11, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive

Aline Backes, a local portrait artist, will be set upat the youth tent during the entire festival. Shespecializes in portraits done in Charcoal, Pastel and Oil as well as Caricatures andQuick Sketches, all at very affordable prices. For enquiries you may reach her at 276-525-0872.

Face Painting & Glitter TattoosDaily,10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive

Aline Backes will be doing facepainting and glitter tattoos atthe youth tent from 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. during the festival.

WorkshopsYouth WorkshopsJuly 31, August 2, 7 and 9, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive

All workshops and activities for the Youth area will be posted on the banner onbathroom building for the festival. Daily fun... so come by and join us at the YouthTent on Remsburg Drive.

Just for Fun!Mad Hatter Tea Party

Saturday, August 11 andSunday, August 12, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive

Come join the fun and enjoy tea and goodies and fun entertainment all weekendAugust 11 and 12. Aline Backes will create custom paper hats for kids of all ages.Wear costumes if you like. Games andactivities from 10 am to 5pm.

ReadingWashington County

Library at the FestivalTuesday, July 31, 11:00 a.m.Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive

Join Washington County Public Libraryfor stories, music and more at the YouthTent on Tuesday, July 31 at 11:00 am.Children of all ages will enjoy this energetic and engaging mix of books,sing-along songs and activities. This program is free and no registration is required.Contact the library at 276 676-6382 for more information.

Funtime Rentals:

Euro Bungy and Rock Wall Pay per play on the following dates:July 28 & 29, August 3, 4 & 5, 10, 11 & 12Youth Area, Remsburg Drive

“Bongo style" inflatable trampolines. EuroBungy participation not limited by age, but by weight: Weightrestrictions: 25 to 225 lbs. Come all"bouncers" 2 to 70 yrs old. The"The ROCK" Ultimate Rock Climbing Challenge is 28 ft. tallwith four climbing stations andcan accommodate up to fourclimbers at one time. And ofcourse, the popular Bounce House will delight the kids.

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Juried Fine Art ShowDaily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Arts Depot at Depot Square

The Fine Arts Committee of the 64th Annual Virginia Highlands Festival invites your participation and encouragesyour support of the Juried Art show and Gallery at the ArtsDepot, Abingdon, Virginia. The gallery will be open to the public Saturday, July 28through Sunday, August 12. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Submit all entries Saturday, July 21, andSunday, July 22 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All paintings must be a recent original and executed solely by the artist. Paintingsshould not include those accepted in previous years. Two paintings will be permittedfrom each artist. The entry fee must accompany the entry form. No paintings will bereceived or returned by mail. Paintings hung in the gallery must remain on exhibituntil 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 12. Artists (or their designated agent) maypick up their work between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 12, 2012 .

NEW THIS YEAR, Out-of-towners may take purchased artwork out of gallery duringFestival. Entries not hung will be at the Arts Depot during the show and may be removed anytime during gallery hours. (Check with the hostess on duty).

All entries not picked up at these times may be picked up at the Arts Depot duringour open hours. Works not claimed by October1 will become the property of theVirginia Highlands Festival.

Highlands Festival Youth Art ExhibitDaily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.William King Museum

Entries will be accepted by William King Museum from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.,Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22. There is a $3 fee per entry, no

more than 2 entries per person. For more information call the Festival office at 276-623-5266.

Lectures and ReceptionsJuried Arts Lecture and Reception

with Workshop Artist Karlyn HolmanFriday, July 27, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Arts Depot at Depot Square

VHF Youth Art Opening ReceptionSunday, July 29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.William King MuseumAwards presentation at 2:30 p.m.

Ed Chitwood Art TalksTuesday, July 31, Thursday, August 2, Tuesday, August 7,Thursday, August 9, Tours start at 11:00 a.m.Arts Depot at Depot Square

During the Festival, local artist Ed Chitwood will conduct interpretativeGallery Tours on Tuesdays and Thurs-days starting at 11:00 a.m. For moreinformation contact Linda Hamilton

at 276-944-4227.



Photography ExhibitDaily, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Judging Saturday, August 4th, 4:00 p.m.Photography Tent, Remsburg Dr.

Photography will be on display during the same days and times that Arts andCrafts is open, and cash prizes will be given for the audience favorites.

Categories are Youth, Amateur, and Professional. To enter the competition prints maybe dropped off at the Festival office or mailed to: Virginia Highlands Festival Office,Attn: Photography, 335 Cummings St., Abingdon, VA 24210. All prints must be received no later than July 23 to be submitted for entry. Please attach an entry formto the back of each print in the upper right hand corner. Make checks payable to Virginia Highlands Festival at the rate of $5.00 for Youth and $10.00 for Amateur and Professional. Professional is defined as anyone who derives more than 25% of theirincome from photography. Youth is open to photographers who have not reachedtheir 13th birthday by July 1, 2012. All photos must be no less than 11x14 and must

have no less than a 1 inch matte border. If less it willnot be shown or judged. All prints will be on display onthe Festival grounds for exactly one week before judging on August 4 at 4:00 p.m. The public will also be allowed to vote on Fan Favorite. Formore information contact Brandon Reese at 276-356-2589 or [email protected]. Registration form online at www.VaHighlandsFestival.org.

Professional PhotographyDaily, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Photography Tent, Remsburg Drive

Brandon Reese is an independent photographer who hasmade it his life’s work to provide quality photography toanyone who loves to jump in front of the camera. He is aphotography student at King College, and has been taking photos since he was old enough to hold a camera.Brandon will be working with Daniel Lasris, who will be doing face and body painting, and will be available to participants that want to capture their body artwith professional photos. Visit him on Facebook, andwww.Athdaraphotography.com.

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Tuesday, July 24 through Saturday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Christ the King Catholic ChurchFee $350, $175.00 payable with application, registration form online,


“Watercolor Fun and Free” is a motiva-tional workshop for beginning, as wellas experienced painters. Karlyn offersenthusiastic, informational demon-strations and gives individual help enriched by sharing her original finished work. She is an upbeat instructor, who helps the students cultivate a loose, free style of working.She teaches with tireless energy andher high spirited humorous teachingstyle makes beginners feel comfortable and challenges the advanced student. The real emphasisis on each student’s individual expression and development of theirown painting style.

Karlyn’s enthusiastic, hands-oninstruction will inspire you to paint

with more confidence and from your own artistic vision. Karlyn has had a studio-gallery since 1968 and enjoys a full schedule of teaching workshops and painting inher studio. Karlyn’s watercolor paintings reflect a special kind of exuberance for hernative area of Lake Superior and her travels around the world. Her paintings could be

described as realism based on abstract structure. She has illustrated four children’spicture books, one illustrated book and four books titled Watercolor Fun and Free,Searching for the Artist Within, Watercolor-the Spirit of Spontaneity and WatercolorWithout Boundaries. Karlyn has taught on location all over the world, on threecruises in the Caribbean and for watercolor societies in New Zealand, Japan and Ireland. She has an M.A. in Art fromthe University of Wisconsin and hastaught at the college level for ten years.

The five-day workshop for all-levelpainters will be held,Tuesday, July 24through Saturday, July 28, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Christ the King CatholicChurch. The fee is $350.00. $175.00payable with application, the balance (175.00) due at the work-shop. Send your check for $175.00,payable to the Virginia HighlandsFestival with the entry form belowto: Linda Hamilton, Fine Art Committee, Virginia Highlands Festival Office, P.O. Box 801, Abingdon, VA 24212. Courseoutline, materials, and map will besent to those accepted.

Karlyn Holman

5 Day Workshop “Watercolor Fun and Free” with juror and instructor Karlyn Holman


Katmandew Body Art and PhotographyDaily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Photography Tent, Remsburg Drive

Katmandew Face & Body Art will be set up inthe Photography Area painting faces and partialbodies! Photos will be taken of all paintings byBrandon Reese of Athdara Photography. Paint-ings will start at $5 and photos will start at $10.If you would like to be painted and placed as amemory in the Virginia Highlands Festivalthrough photos, come on down! We will be setup each day from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gallery Exhibits

Expanded William King Museum HoursFrom July 28 through August 12Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Thursday - 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Saturday and Sunday - 1:00- 5:00 p.m.William King Museum, 415 Academy Drive, AbingdonAdmission: $5 Adults/$3 Seniors, Students and Members Free

As we strive to make the Museum accessible to all during the Virginia Highlands Festival, William King Museum is offering additional hours! We will be open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Thursday from10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00- 5:00 p.m.

The William King Museum is a non-profit regional art museum and arts educationcenter housed in a historic 1913 former school. It is the only facility of its kind andVirginia's only nationally accredited museum west of Roanoke. An average of nine exhibitions are mounted each year, showcasing art of the regional and of the world.Programming includes artist talks, lectures, workshops, and other special events.Two additional galleries include the student gallery, which displays works from areaschools and colleges, and the panoramic gallery that features self curated shows bylocal artists. These two galleries offer up to 24 additional exhibits a year. An

extensive arts education program serves school and public audiences both withinand outside of the facility. The museum also features artist studios, the looking glassMuseum store, reference library, research archives, and an outdoor sculpture garden.

For more information contact William King Museum at 276–628–5005 or visitwww.williamkingmuseum.org.

William King Museum FREE ThursdaysThursdays during the festival 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

On Thursdays during the Highlands Festival, William King Museum is pleased to offerfree admission from 5:00- 9:00 p.m. Escape from the heat of the summer eveningenter the quiet, cool museum for free! The Museum offers five galleries, educationalprogramming, artist studios, Museum Store, reference library, research archive, andan outdoor sculpture garden. An average of nine exhibitions are mounted each year,showcasing art of the region and of the world.

Tours at Two2:00 p.m. Daily during the Festival

Join William King Museum every day during the Highlands Festival as we bring backa popular event from the past: Tours at 2. At 2:00 p.m., with paid admission, receive aguided tour of the museum's current exhibitions. But be quick! The tour is only avail-able to the first 20 people who arrive at the Museum! For more information contactWilliam King Museum at 276–628–5005 or visit www.WilliamKingMuseum.org.

Color Me Bad: Animation, Pop, Satire

The idea of an aestheticfusion of popular culturewith Appalachian vernacular in many waysinvites a calamity of principles and taste.Brian Clinebell, PeterMorgan, and JessicaWalker grew up in Abingdon at the end oftwentieth century with color televisions and new-media saturation yet surroundedby the tchotchkes and Americana that are favored in the mountains of Appalachia.The work in this exhibition will focus on art-making as a place for humor and socialcritique as well as present alternative applications of animation and graphicimagery. Collectively the work will offer an unexpected narrative about what it

means to be from this unique region and new generation of artists. For more information contact William King Museum at 276–628–5005 or visit www.williamkingmuseum.org.

Circles in the Sand: Aboriginal

Art from Australia’s Central

Desert

Circles in the Sand: Aboriginal Art from Australia’sCentral Desert in the Kluge-Ruhe Collectionincludes work from three desert communities –

Papunya, Yuendumu and Balgo – each with theirown distinct history and style of painting. In

putting together this exhibition, Kluge-Ruhe focused on the art centers associatedwith these communities, which not only market art on behalf of the artists, but alsoserve community interests and empower Aboriginal people to achieve their owngoals. For more information contact William King Museum at 276–628–5005 orvisit www.williamkingmuseum.org.

Chartered February 16, 1948

Celebrating 62 years of service to the

Town of Abingdon and Washington County.

Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Monday Nights at 6:30pm

at the Abingdon Senior Services Center

Abingdon

Civitan Club

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Jeannine’s Fabrics & Quilt Shop414 West Main St. • Abingdon, Va. 24210 • 276-628-9586

Complete Shop for QuiltersFabric – Supplies – Books

Mon.-Fri 9:30 - 5:00 • Sat 9:30 - 4:00 Gene R. & Jeannine Widener

Shining Light: Folk Artists Nancy Johnson

and Minnie Ma ScyphersOpening Reception: Thursday, May 31, Public 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Nancy Johnson is a studio artist at Abingdon's Arts Depot. Much of her work isinspired by family history and childhood memory. She also references the early

history of African-Americans from the region and beyond. Johnson incorporates arange of materials including paint, glitter, stickers, pencil shavings and paper. Hergift for story-telling is at once surprising and amusing, candid and heartfelt. MinnieMa Scyphers's descendants generously donated several paintings to the William KingMuseum in 2010. Her landscapes are typically painted from memory, but she alsosketched and painted scenes on site. Her interior scenes, of pleasant homes withpaintings on the walls and neat furnishings, seem to be of her fantasy home. In oneof her two books of poetry, she stated, "I do not want to bury any talent which Imight have; what little light I have, I want to let it shine."

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit –

Perry Johnson,

Abingdon, VAJuly 31 – September 2, 2012Opening Reception, August 2from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This body of work is an inquiry intoour stewardship of humanist ideals.What have we achieved and what ofour humanity? Work that engages ourfaculties and satisfies our senses is ablessing not afforded us all. For every

fulfilled and actualized worker, there are a multitude of button pressers, leverpullers, and pencil pushers.

Perry Johnson received his MFA in painting and printmaking from East TennesseeState University. He has served as adjunct faculty for VI College, ETSU, NortheastState Community College, and Southwest Virginia Community College. In addition,he has worked professionally as a web developer focusing on user interface designand database development.

The 1912 Gallery Exhibit2012 Emory & Henry College Art Faculty BiennialDaily, July 28 through August 12, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.The 1912 Gallery at Emory & Henry CollegeFree Admission

In conjunction with the Virginia Highlands Festival, Emory & Henry College presentsthe 2012 Emory & Henry Art Faculty Biennial. This exhibition will feature works byCharles Goolsby, Lee Jones, Anna Karina Nenonen, and Michael Wright. The exhibition will be held at the 1912 Gallery on campus from July 28 through September 8, 2012 and every day during the Virginia Highlands Festival from noonuntil 5:00 p.m.

The new 1912 Gallery is located 1 mile off by I-81, exit 26 in the historic train depotin the town of Emory. The exhibition is free and open to the public. After August 12gallery hours resume to Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m. For furtherinformation call 276-944-6866 or 276-944-6846.


Monday, July 30 and Tuesday, July 31Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Grand Hall$25 per day, or $40 for both days

Daily Schedule for Monday and Tuesday:8:30 a.m – Registration

9:00 a.m – Introductions and readings of writers10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – AM writing workshops

12:00 - 12:30 p.m. – Book signings and sales12:30 - 1:45 p.m. – Lunch (on your own)2:00 - 4:00 p.m. – PM writing workshops

"Sources, Technique, and Craft in Fiction Writing" by Clyde Edgerton(Monday AM)Whether writing a short story or a novel, our tools are our experience, observation,and imagination. We will discuss where stories come from, and then we'll talk aboutthat great distance between the conception of a story (and what it's about) andthen problems in getting it into a form on paper so that its meaning for a reader resembles the meaning it has for you.

"Three-Minute Miracles: The Craft of Songwriting" by Richard Leigh(Monday AM)Three-time Grammy nominee Richard Leigh will explore the easy techniques andtricks anyone can learn for improving his or her odds of writing commercially-successful songs, as well as offer hints on co-writing, finding inspiration, improvingproductivity, and even conquering writers-block. But best of all, attendees willbegin to look at the process of producing these musical short stories in a new light,see what little miracles they actually are, and why some of them are able to surmount the industry's seemingly impossible odds to make their way from thesongwriter's pen, on to the radio, and finally into the public's life. This workshop isnot just for the lyricist and composer; it's for anyone who ever loved a song.

"The Right Hand Knows What the Left Hand Is Doing, Or How theTechnique of 'Departure' in Poetry Creates Depth of Feeling andMeaning Naturally" by Jim Peterson (Monday AM)Developing the relationship between structure and improvisation can help you tocreate the poems you didn't know were in you. This workshop with exercises willdemonstrate how the poet can lay down a central thematic thread—a groove, toborrow a term from music—and then depart from it with improvisational excursions. In simple terms, on the piano the left hand lays down the groove andthe right hand improvises. I want to explore how elements of departure—or whatone of our best poets, Richard Hugo, calls "writing off the subject"—can lead todeeper feeling and meaning organically in the creative process without didacticismor sentimentality.

"Visionary and Pragmatic" by Gayle Brown (Monday PM)It is hard work creating good books. What qualities mix together to make somebooks timeless – seeming to magically translate through generations? And howdoes one negotiate the landscape of what seems to be a precarious and ever-changing world of publishing. This session will include time at the end for yourquestions. Attendees will not need to prepare anything prior to attending except forgathering any questions they might want to discuss during the question/answersession at the end of the presentation.

"Improvisational Playwriting Workshop" by Jasper McGruder (Monday PM & Tuesday AM)This is a process oriented improvisational workshop geared toward strengtheningdramatic structure. Through a variety of theatre exercises the participants will explore plot, character, and dialogue using a variety of improvisational exercises. BEPREPARED TO GET OUT OF YOUR SEAT AND ON YOUR FEET. The workshop is an activeapproach to playwriting.

So you've written a book: Now what? by Rebekah Harris (Monday PM & Tuesday AM)Writing a book is the easy part. The obstacles that follow typically present more of astumbling block. Based on both experience and study, Rebekah Harris will thoroughly discuss the challenges authors will face in the aftermath of completing amanuscript. From careful revision and diligent editing to the search for an agent orpublishing house, "So you've written a book: Now what?" will provide valuable information regarding today's highly competitive children's market, along withvaluable do's and don't’s for writers of all levels. Those attending should be preparedto engage in discussion and writing exercises that will serve to enhance their understanding of the writing process and the demands of the industry.

"Publishing with Eerdmans Books for Young Readers" by GayleBrown (Tuesday PM)For writers and illustrators of all levels. A peek into the acquisition and developmentprocesses of Eerdmans Books for Young Readers and why it is important to understand the process. A discussion focusing on the criteria we use to make our acquisition decisions and a step-by-step description of the development of our picture books, from the time your manuscript enters the publishing house to the delivery of your books to the warehouse. This session will include time for yourquestions. Attendees will not need to prepare anything prior to attending except forgathering any questions they might want to discuss during the question/answersession at the end of the presentation.

"Poems from the Inside Out, Or How To Tap the Unconscious to Generate Subtext and Substance in Your Poems" by Jim Peterson(Tuesday PM)The great poets have always managed to explore the inner, or inward, potential oftheir subjects and themes. Whatever their style, and no matter how much theirpoems draw upon the exterior world of the senses, this inwardness tends to separate the versifiers from the true poets. This workshop will explore how we versifiers can tap into the more inward possibilities of our poems, how we can locatemissed opportunities and take advantage of them in ways that enable us, at leastsome of the time, to write poems that go beyond our current limits. Using examplesfrom some of our best poets, and with the help of exercises, we will take some tentative excursions into the unconscious. No promises, but the potential is great.

"Serving the Listener Through Song" by Annie Robinette (Tuesday PM)Award-winning songwriter and performer Annie Robinette is a well-respected artistin the region. Known mostly for her sensitive, empathic ballads, Robinette will offertips for writers on how to obtain inspiration from their own life journeys as well astheir observations of others’ experiences. She will perform several of her songs andshare their meanings and origins, and engage the attendees in discussions aboutusing their own gifts to create fulfilling works that will touch the listener. Robinettewill explore familiar writing structures, as well as the process of writing "outside the



box". This year, she will be the VHF’s first official representative of “regional songwriters” as part of the Creative Writing Days.

For more Information on the Creative Writing Days workshop email:[email protected].

About the Authors

Gayle Brown is the Art Director for Eerdmans Books forYoung Readers, an imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, an independent, family-owned publisher in business since 1911. She has worked as amember of the imprint’s acquisition and book developmentteams for 18 years. Gayle has had the privilege of workingwith many wonderful artists while at Eerdmans includingMelissa Sweet, Stian Hole, Carll Cneut, Floyd Cooper, Catherine Stock, David Johnson, David Frampton, Ruth Sanderson, Pauline Baynes,and Tim Ladwig to name a few. Eerdmans has recently published A River of Words:The Story of William Carlos Williams, illustrated by Melissa Sweet and the winner of aCaldecott honor, Garmann’s Summer, written and illustrated by Stian Hole and winner of a the Ezra Jack Keats New Author Award and the Bologna Ragazzi Award,and Soldier Bear, winner of the Batchelder Award.

Clyde Edgerton has published eight novels and a memoir (Solo, My Adventures in the Air). The Bible Salesman, his ninth novel, was published by Little, Brownin 2008. Three of his novels have been made into movies:Raney, Walking Across Egypt, and Killer Diller. Stage adaptations have been made from Raney, Walking AcrossEgypt, The Floatplane Notebooks, Killer Diller, Where Trouble Sleeps, Lunch at the Piccadilly, and The Bible Salesman. Edgerton’s short stories and essays have been

published in New York Times Magazine, Best American Short Stories, Southern Review, Oxford American, Garden & Gun and other publications. Among Edgerton’sawards are: Guggenheim Fellowship; Lyndhurst Prize; Honorary Doctorates fromUNC-Asheville and St. Andrews Presbyterian College; membership in the Fellowshipof Southern Writers; the North Carolina Award for Literature; and five notable bookawards from the New York Times. Edgerton is a professor of Creative Writing in theMFA program at UNC Wilmington. He lives in Wilmington, NC, with his wife,Kristina, and their children.

Rebekah Harris, an author of young adult fiction,teaches Adolescent Literature at King College in Bristol,Tennessee. In November, she will graduate from SpaldingUniversity in Louisville with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, specializing in Writing for Children andYoung Adults. For the last five years, Rebekah has workedto improve her writing skills and has experienced the upsand downs of the highly competitive publishing industry,as she works to secure a literary agent. During her enrollment at Spalding University, Rebekah has participated in workshops and mentoring experiences withaward-winning authors Joyce McDonald, Rachel Harper, Lesléa Newman, and SusanCampbell Bartoletti. In addition to the MFA, Rebekah holds an M. Ed in SecondaryEnglish from Milligan College and a B.A. in English with an emphasis on creativewriting from Emory & Henry College. In the past, she has served as both AssociateEditor and News Editor of The Erwin Record, winner of the Tennessee Press

Association’s General Excellence Award for nine consecutive years. Rebekah has also taught high schoolEnglish, journalism, and creative writing.

Richard Leigh was born in Washington, D.C., and thenmoved to Nashville only days after completing college inVirginia in 1974. He got his first job as a staff writer abouta month later, and his first #1 hit a little over a year afterthat. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall

Of Fame in 1994, just twenty years after starting in the industry. Some of his eight#1 award-winning songs include the Grammy-winning, “Don’t It Make My BrownEyes Blue” recorded by Crystal Gayle and named one of the ten most performedsongs of the 20th Century by ASCAP, a performance rights organization; “SomewhereIn My Broken Heart” recorded by Billy Dean and named 1991 ACM Song Of The Year;the Grammy Nominated “The Greatest Man I Never Knew” recorded by Reba McEntire; and his first of seven song of the year nominations, “I’ll Get Over You”recorded by Crystal Gayle in 1976. To date his songs have sold more than 50 Millionrecords by artists ranging from Perry Como to the Dixie Chicks, Ray Charles to GeorgeJones. For more information visit: www.Richardleigh.com.

Jasper McGruder is a New York-based performer and director who lives in Abingdon when he works with BarterTheatre. He has performed around the world, in film andtheater, both on and off Broadway, and hosted a radioshow. In 2004 McGruder was touted as a "Blues RadioKing" on the cover of Big City Rhythm & Blues magazine. In2008 McGruder appeared in Conjur Woman, a one-act folkopera in New York City and Rome, Italy. McGruder directed productions of Enough is Enough; Laughing Matters; and Monk 'n Bud, thestory of jazzman Thelonius Monk's relationship with fellow bebop musician Bud Powell (presented in New York City and at the National Black Theatre Festival in NorthCarolina, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, and the Cairo International Festi-val for Experimental Theatre in Egypt). This year he will be featured in two Barter Theatre productions: Looking Over the President’s Shoulder and The Sunset Limited.

Jim Peterson is an acclaimed poet. His collections includeThe Man Who Grew Silent (The Bench Press 1989, winnerof The 1990 Palmetto Award for the best poetry book by aSouth Carolinian); An Afternoon With K (Holocene Press1996); The Owning Stone (Red Hen Press 2000, 2011, winner of The 1999 Benjamin Saltman Award); and TheBob and Weave (Red Hen 2006). His recent chapbook, TheResolution of Eve (Finishing Line Press 2011), is based onthe last etchings of Goya. His poems have appeared in

such journals as Poetry, Georgia Review, Prairie Schooner, and Shenandoah. His poetryhas won a Fellowship in Poetry from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and anAcademy of American Poets Award. His novel, Paper Crown, was published by RedHen in 2005. He is on the faculty of the University of Nebraska Low-Residency MFAProgram in Creative Writing. He is Coordinator of Creative Writing / Writer in Residence at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia where he lives with his wifeHarriet and their beloved Welsh Corgis, Dylan Thomas and Mama Kilya.

Annie Robinette, an award-winning singer-songwriter,has enjoyed a diverse artistic career. Portrait artist, illustrator, actress, dancer, lead singer in rock, blues, andalternative bands, but her work as a singer-songwriter isher first love. Robinette writes songs fueled not only by herown experiences, but largely by her empathic observationsof other people’s lives. In addition to her personal success,Annie is one of the cornerstones of the song-writing andcountry /folk music community of Bristol, VA/TN, and shewill be the VHF’s inaugural representative of “regional songwriters” as part of the Creative Writing Days.

"An Evening of Words and Music"Monday, July 30, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Heartwood – Southwest Virginia's Artisan GatewayFeaturing Richard Leigh, Jim & Harriet Peterson,

and Annie RobinetteAdmission $10 at the door

Free for Creative Writing Days participants.


Stamp CancellationsStamp Cancellations will beprovided during normal business hours during theFestival Abingdon Post Office

Who's Afraid of Virginia's Wolves? 2012Daily, throughout Abingdon

Follow the wolf trail to view "Who'sAfraid of Virginia's Wolves?" public artsculptures. Thirty-eight adult and pup-sized wolves feature the incrediblyimaginative work of local artists. Thesesculptures will be on display in front oflocal Abingdon businesses through

September. Thirty of the wolves will be auctioned during an October 19th gala withproceeds benefiting Abingdon's Main Street Program, Advance Abingdon. Locationmaps are available at area businesses, the Abingdon Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Festival information tent. For more information visit Advance Abingdon Facebook page, www.facebook.com/AdvanceAbingdonWolves, or call Susan Howard at 276-698-5667.

Friends of the Library Book saleFriday, July 27 - Sunday, August 5 Washington County Public LibraryPreview Sale for FOL membersFriday, July 27, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 29 - Friday, August 3,

12:00 to 5:00 p.m.Saturday, August 4, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Sunday, August 5, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Bag Sale

LOVE on displayDaily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Martha Washington Innand Spa Lawn

With the LOVE being a hugehit in September, it is onlyfitting to have a piece of LOVE

artwork in Abingdon for people to always enjoy. Residents and visitors are encouraged to take pictures in front of the artwork and share it on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/abingdonva or www.Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers and onTwitter, using the special hashtag #LOVEABN or #LOVEVA. The LOVE artwork is 16

feet wide and six feet tall and is part of the Virginia is for Lovers marketing campaign which promotes Virginia as an ideal destination for families. "Love is atthe heart of every Virginia vacation."

Old Glade Antique Tractor Association

5th Annual Summer ShowThursday and Friday, July 27-28, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Fairview Homestead, 908 Hillman Hwy.Free Admission, Donations Accepted

Antique farm tractors and equipment will be on display during the 5th Annual OldGlade Antique Tractor Association’s Summer Show. Antique threshing and horsedrawn equipment demonstrations, pedal tractors and toys on display. Free admission and concessions available from On-Time Concessions, Hillsville, Va.Fairview Homestead is located off I-81, Exit 19 (.6 mile from Hwy. 11 and HillmanHighway intersection). For more information contact Ron Stevenson at 276-356-5397 or [email protected].

Capo's Coloring ContestSaturday, July 28 - Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Capo's is sponsoring a Capo's coloring contest open to children up to 17 years old.You can pick up your Capo coloring sheet at Capo's Music Store during our VHF business hours 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Winners will be announced on Saturday, August 11 and there are great prizes. For more information contact Amy BallBraswell at 276-525-1880 or email [email protected].

Capo’s StorytimeCapo’s Music Store, 903 East Main Street, Abingdon

Capo's staff will be reading a series of children's books about Appalachia and by Appalachian authors throughout the festival. The story time events are free and lightrefreshments will be provided. Open to kids of all ages. For more information

contact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 or email [email protected].

Appalachian Children's Literature Reading "When I

Was Young in the Mountains" by Cynthia Rylant and

Diane GoodeSaturday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Book Description: "An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family times, each is eloquently portrayed here in both themisty-hued scenes and in the poetic text."– Associationfor Childhood Education International. Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color illustrations.


Appalachian Children's Literature Reading "A is For

Appalachia" by Linda Hager Pack and Pat BanksSaturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Book Description: A is for Appalachia is a treasured alphabet book for children. The book introduces youngreaders to letters while providing an endearing look at thetraditions, history, and life of Appalachia, a region with oneof the oldest and most unique folk cultures in the UnitedStates. This is a book filled with a diverse array of beautifullyillustrated folk tales, ghost stories, recipes, Jack Tales,

expressions, happenings, and music that excites the imagination of people of all ages.Adults and children alike are shown a remarkable legacy particular to Appalachia, butone that also truly transcends cultures.

Mountain Girl Press Reading and SigningSaturday, August 4, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Mountain Girl Press is a small press aimed at publishing quality fiction that willinterest and entice their readers. Established in 2005, Mountain Girl Press is located

in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, inthe heart of Southwest Virginia.

Their mission is to publish fiction and short storiesthat celebrate the wit, humor, and strength of bothold-time and modern Appalachian women. LisaHall, Tammy Robinson Smith and others will bereading and signing their books. This is a great opportunity to meet local authors and hear theirworks. For more info call Capos at 276-525-1880.

Capo’s Lectures & PerformancesCapo’s Music Store, 903 East Main Street, Abingdon

Singer/Songwriter NightFriday, July 27, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Five local singer/songwriters will perform select original works and talk about their writing process and inspirations for theirsongs. For more information contact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 or email [email protected].

Old-Time Banjo & Flatfoot WorkshopSunday, July 29, 3:00- 4:30 p.m.

Emily and Martha Spencer from the Whitetop Mountain Bandand the Whitetop Mountaineers, bothinternationally touring old time bandswill do an Old Time Banjo demonstra-tion and flatfoot dance workshop. Thisevent was held for the past two yearsto standing room only crowds. Emilywill do an overview and playingdemonstration for old-time banjoand Martha will lead a flatfoot and

buck dance workshop demonstrating different styles. Audience participation is encouraged. For more informationcontact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 or email [email protected].

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Year of the UkeMonday, July 30, 7:00- 9:00 p.m.

2011 continued to be the year of the ukulele in themusic world. With a resurgence of interest acrossmusic genres in this fun little instrument, the ukewas one of the top selling instruments of 2011 andthe trend continues. This hands on workshop willintroduce attendees to the uke including the

different sizes and tunings and the opportunity to watch local uke players performand then have the option to join in on a uke jam with local uke players. We will alsowatch excerpts from 'The Mighty Uke," a documentary about the history and resurrection of this instrument. Open to all ages.

Local Luthier NightTuesday, July 31, 7:00- 9:00 p.m.

Capo's staff and local instrument makers and luthiers will give an introduction totraditional Appalachian instruments including the dulcimer, banjo, fiddle, guitar,psaltery, bones, spoons and more. Attendees will get an opportunity to examine theinstruments, learn about their history, hear them being played, meet the buildersand ask questions.

It's Apocalyptic! Mountain Gospel Music

as an Anchor against the Tide of Assimilation Wednesday, August 1, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Presented by David St. Clair

"It's Apocalyptic!" was the response of the Trappist monk Thomas Merton uponhearing some mountain gospel music being played and sung. While mountaingospel music has more than its share of cultural despisers (especially in the mainstream denominations), the music and its message does create and convey anattitude of resistance to being assimilated into the dominant Protestant Americanchurch culture, as well as into the larger American scene. The hymns and their apocalyptic themes will be explored and analyzed as a legitimate faith response of asegment of Appalachian mountain people through reading and music. David St.Clair is a professor of religion at Emory & Henry College and the pastor of ChilhowieUnited Methodist Church.

Finding Franklin & Other Ghostly MysteriesThursday, August 2, 7:00- 8:00 p.m.Presented by Joe Tennis

Join local author Joe Tennis as he takes readers on both sides of the Tennessee-Virginia border, exploring mysteries and ghostly tales surrounding the Virginia

Highlands and the Lost State of Franklin. The author’s new adventure book, Finding Franklin: Mystery of the Lost State Capitol, spins tales of spiritsinside Bristol Caverns and a cave at Johnson Citywhile leading readers on a comical caper followinga brainy, ghost-obsessed 10-year-old boy fromAbingdon, Va. Uniquely, Finding Franklin boasts apick-your-own-plot format with six different endings, ranging from a submarine snagged by acatfish on Douglas Lake to a tornado striking amountain overlooking the Clinch River.

The author is also sharing tales from his two popular ghost tale books, Haunts of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands and The Marbleand Other Ghost Tales of Tennessee and Virginia, featuring stories of The Tavern; aspooky bed-and-breakfast at Independence; a smoking ghost at Honaker; the mys-terious Country Cabin of Norton; a legendary church with hymn-singing spirits atSaltville; the Devil’s Looking Glass on the Nolichucky River; the campus of Emory &Henry College; the Damascus Booger Rock; and the nationally known Major Graham Mansion of Wythe County, Va.

Harmonic Highways:

Exploring Virginia's Crooked RoadFriday, August 3, 7:00- 8:00 p.m.

Blacksburg based author Michael Abraham will read from and discuss his book, Harmonic Highways: Exploring Virginia's Crooked Road. Books will be available forsale and Michael will be signing books at the event. Harmonic Highways looks at Virginia's Crooked Road. In 2004 Virginia State Legislature issued a proclamation declaring a series of roads throughout the southwest part of the state to be the Virginia Heritage Music Trail to showcase the traditional Appalachian music whoseroots permeated the culture. Named The Crooked Road, the music has been in themountains since the arrival of the first European and African immigrants. TheCrooked Road has since become one of the nation's most successful tourisminitiatives with visitors from around the world. Harmonic Highways follows Mr. Abraham’s journey down The Crooked Road on Mae, his 1981 Honda CBX motorcycle,in search of musicians, luthiers, promoters, artists, athletes, coal miners and playwrights. For more information contact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 oremail [email protected].

Capo's Acoustic Music Jam July 28, August 4 and 11, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Each week regional musicians gather at Capo's Music Store for an acoustic jam session. This weekly event will occur three times during the Virginia Highlands Festival. Musicians of all abilities are invited to attend. If you don't play, that's okay;

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just come and listen to some great acoustic music. Refreshments are provided. Formore information contact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 or email [email protected].

On LocationOur Town Abingdon

Friday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Heartwood

Presented by Amy Lynn and Morgan King,Abingdon CVB and Virginia Highlands Festival

Daytime Tri-Cities will be coming to highlight Abingdon in the "Our Town" segmenton August 3rd. Join us for the taping of this segment at the Heartwood Artisan Center and be a part of the audience as we tell everyone about "Our Town" Abingdon. Show your support for Abingdon and the community as we showcasewhat makes us the most colorful place in Virginia.

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Shrine ParadeSaturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Main Street from Frost FuneralHome to Southern States

Other Community EventsDesigner Showhouse 2012Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, August 12, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.WKM Designer Showhouse, 131 E. Main Street, Abingdon

Back by popular demand, the William KingMuseum Designer Showhouse will be heldonce again during the Highlands Festival inAbingdon. Professional designers and landscapers have come together to create exciting room decors and spectacular gardens at this featured home at 131 EastMain Street in downtown Abingdon. Thereare 10 featured spaces in this year’s Showhouse including the outside gardens. Co-chairing The Designer Showhouse2012 are top designers Julie Schwab and Tina Hitt. Admission is $10.00 with all proceeds benefitting the William King Museum.

This year’s Showhouse is even more exciting than the last! Plan to visit the Showhouse beginning Saturday, July 28 through August 12. The home will be openfrom 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday during the Virginia Highlands Festival. Visit The Designer Showhouse and be inspired!

On Wednesday, August 1 and August 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. workshops willbe offered with limited availability. “Accessorizing your Home” will be offered on August 1. RSVP by July 27 to Deb Kerr at 276-628-5005 x. 111 or email:[email protected]. On August 8, attend “Color Forecasting Trends for 2013.”RSVP by August 4. Each workshop fee is $50.00 and includes a delicious lunch and aprivate tour of the Showhouse.

Wild Flour Art ShowTuesday, July 31, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Wild Flour Bakery, 24443 Lee Highway, AbingdonPresented by Donna McIntyre

View paintings, jewelry, handmade crafts and more by local artists on display in theCampbell House, a Victorian-era farmstead built in 1896, adjacent to I-81 Exit 19,that now houses the Wild Flower Bakery, Restaurant and Gift Shop. The walls of thebakery are decorated with paintings in various mediums, by a diverse group of localartists including Virginia Highlands Festival 2011 signature artist, Kyle Buckland.The Art Show will be held on Tuesday, July 31 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy refresh-ments, art showing and artist meet and greet. Artwork, crafts and gifts for sale….And oh yeah, tasty treats too. Visit www.wildflourofabingdon.com or call 276-676-4221.

Daytime Tri-Cities hosts, Amy Lynn and Morgan King.

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St. Thomas LuncheonWednesday, August 1, 11:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m.Wednesday, August 8, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Enjoy quiche or ham rolls, salad,dessert and a drink all for $7, under 12 $5. For more information contact MargaretHuton at 276-944-3918.

Abingdon Main Street 5K RaceSaturday, August 4, 7:00 p.m. Depot SquareRegistration required by July 20, 2012 for runners, Walkers welcome

Registration/Finish at Arts Depot. Start of race at Wall / Main Streets next to Post Office. 5:30 p.m. Registration, 7:00 p.m. Start. Race sponsor: Bristol Virginia Utilities.For more information contact Advance Abingdon, 276-698-5667. Registration formcan be found at www.VaHighlandsFestival.com.

Corn Hole TournamentSaturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. Washington County Moose Lodge, Porterfield Hwy., Abingdon

The cornhole tournament will be held on Saturday, August 11th beginning at10:00am. It will be held at the Washington County Moose Lodge, 15605 PorterfieldHwy, Abingdon. Registration is $15.00 for singles and $25.00 for doubles. Deadlineto register is Wednesday, August 8th and there will be a $2.00 charge to register afterthat time. Entry forms can be found on our website, www.VaHighlandsFestival.org.Please call 276-628-2764 to register.

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