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and everyone is looking forward to the 2009 Valleyfest on Main Street,
Saturday.
According to the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce Event Manager Ruby
Gerald, this year’s event will host over 70 vendors and merchants will
hold sidewalk sales with great bargains.
Gerald said, three blocks of Main Street, from ninth to 12th streets
will host the event. There are lots of kiddy rides, demonstrations,
information booths and displays. Take the kids for face painting or
temporary tattoos. Enjoy learning about cosmetics or find that special
piece of jewelry for your perfect outfit or a gift. There’s a magic
show and lots of giveaways.
The U.S. Army is bringing its Adventure Van, flight simulator for up
and coming pilots to test their skills and get a taste of what it’s
like to fly in one of the Army’s planes or helicopters. “This is a
multi-million dollar piece of equipment,” said Staff Sgt. Darrick
McGee. This 60-foot tractor trailer is state of the art in every way.
The Army is also giving away an Ipod at 3:30 p.m. You must be between
17 and 40 to register, but they are giving away more than 1,000 other
gifts to folks stopping by.
If you’re more interested in water sports, don’t miss the Roanoke
Rapids Hydro Power Race display. They’re bringing in the boats and
giving you a chance to get familiar with the exciting world of boat
racing. That event is June 27 and 28 at the Roanoke Rapids Lake Park.
There are two entertainment stages at Valleyfest hosting a variety of
great music. Don’t miss Chamber Grass, Jazz with Jashaun Peele, 50’s
with Third Rail, the Motown sounds of Music’s Most Wanted, and gospel
with Moving Up. There are lots of other local favorites on the program
as well.
If a successful festival is measured by lots of good food, this will
likely be one of the best festivals the Valley has ever seen. Be sure
to bring a hearty appetite because there’s so much to choose from. If
you get a little warm, enjoy some ice cream or a sno-cone, but if you
want something a little more substantial, you can savor blooming
onions, smoked turkey legs, cheese steaks, sausage and hot dogs,
hamburger, pork chops and barbecue and the list continues ... If you’ve
got a sweet tooth, there’s cookies and bake sales, and don’t forget the
funnel cakes and you can wash it all down with some ice cold lemonade
or a soft drink.
“We encourage people to come out. There’s going to be lots of dancing
and fun. It’s a great time to see old friends and the perfect
opportunity to be out on what I think, will be a perfect day,” said
Gerald.
This year’s Valleyfest is sponsored by The Daily Herald, Halifax Linen,
Roanoke Rapids Savings Band, Wal-Mart, Eagle Home Medical Inc., First
Media Radio, Dixie Screen Printing and AAA Carolina.
Don’t forget the streets between 9th and 12th will be closed for the
event. Make sure to take alternate routes between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
After Valleyfest, take a trip down memory lane at the Atlantic One
Amphitheater. Atlantic One is hosting Maze with Frankie Beverly, Wayna
& Calvin Richardson. Maze plays rhythm and blues, and 70s dance music.
Beverly is a 2008 Grammy nominee. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs
and coolers are not permitted.
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