Join us for the 5th annual Old Wintergreen Day Festival
From 11 AM to 4 PM at Spruce Creek Park.
Join us to enjoy music, old time crafts, costumed craftsmen, living history and a food truck. Children and adults have the opportunity to explore, have fun and learn about the rich history and culture of Nelson County. Entry is free!
The festival is located right off Rt 151 on Glenthorne Loop just south of Nellysford at 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway. Signs will direct to parking!
Featured activities include:
- Wintergreen village culture and history exhibitors about settlements, families, crafts, cemeteries and growth
- Storytelling by Liz Richardson, Gene Hughes and Peter Agelasto on Rockfish Valley culture and history
- Artifacts and a history presentation of agriculture equipment and building materials from the old Winter Green House
- Raffle for an antique fire truck for one hour ride for 10 people
- Raffle for a glider ride for one person over the Rockfish Valley
- Raffle for an Animal Paw print rug by local artist Kaye Campbell
- Music by Ken Janson
- An exhibition and sale of Plein Air paintings of Rockfish Valley landscapes in the Natural History Museum now through Oct 15th
- Visit the Natural History Center at the same time. Bear, bobcat, fox, pelts and more for kids to touch and learn about.
