Welcome to Edinburg, Virginia!
Home of the “Valley’s Festival”
38th Year!
Sept. 21-23, 2018
Participant Info and Applications
Click on links to download printable documents
Non-profit Organizations
• Non-Profit & Civic Group Application
Crafters, Other Applications and Info
Hello Crafter/Artist!
We want to invite you to join us this year at our 38th Edinburg Ole Time Festival on September 21st through the 23rd.
This year we will be judging the crafters as follows:
• Best All-Around Crafter
• Most Original Crafter
• Chairman’s Choice
All will win a free spot at our 2019 Festival! There will be continuous great music and a wonderful variety of food vendors all around town to help lure patrons to your booths.
We are still charging only $50 a space (12X12) for the whole weekend and $25 for additional spaces, but get your application in early as it is a first come first serve basis!
Feel free to call 540-325-9633 if you have any questions. If you do call and there is no answer, please leave a message, including your return phone number. We will follow up. Thank you!
• Click here to download Crafter Application
Parade - March Through Town: Saturday, Sept. 2th, 2018
Line up at 11 a.m., Parade begins at 1 p.m.
For more Parade information:
Steve Wood, Parade Chairman
PO Box 85
Edinburg, VA 22824
sdwood@shentel.net
• Click here to download Parade Application and Rules
Patrons
2017 Ole Time Festival Schedule
Printable Festival Schedule available HERE
Printable Additonal Event Information available HERE
Printable Flyer: Civil War history-related Events available HERE
WEEKEND ACTIVITES -- Saturday and Sunday
Antique Motorcycle Show -- Saturday at Charterhouse School lawn
Antique Tractor Club Display -- Former SunTrust Bank lot (at RR tracks)
Apple Butter Boiling -- By Columbia Furnace Community Club in front of Mill
Arts and Crafts -- Mill House lawn/ Farmers & Merchants Bank/ Stony Creek Blvd./ Charterhouse School
Book Signing Room -- Meet the authors in the Mill banquet room (Entrance off patio level)
Carriage Rides at the Mill
Childrens’ Fun Festival -- Mill House lawn -- all day
Edinburg Mill and Museum -- Displays, gift shops and film “The Burning” at the Mill; also Heritage Mill Wine Shop and Pixie’s Restaurant on lower level, off patio
Festival Food -- Throughout the town
Hay Wagon Rides -- Leaving from various shuttle stops (See Journal map for locations)
John Paul Strain, Artist -- Will sign his newest work, “Shenandoah Mountain Passage”, plus prints of his past painting of Edinburg, Woodstock and Mt. Jackson - at the Mill
Taxi Rides in 1939 Buick Deluxe -- Taxi stand in front of Charterhouse School & at the Mill
The Lamplighter -- Easy listening music at F&M Bank lot
Beard Contest -- Stop by the Duck Race sales tent (next to Information Center) and sign up
FRIDAY EVENTS
5:30 37th Festival Opening Ceremony -- Mill stage
6:00 Music by Walnut Ridge Boys -- (Bluegrass) Beside Shentel
6:30 Ole Time Sing-Along -- St. Paul’s Heritage Center, 106 S. High St. (led by Barbara Strong)
7:00 Karaoke at VFW (beside RR tracks)
7:30 Square and Line Dance -- With Nelson & Jama Wakeman (at Senior Center in Charterhouse School)
7:30 & 8:30 Old-Timers Basketball Games -- At Valley Baptist Gym (Ladies at 7:30; Men at 8:30)
SATURDAY EVENTS
7:00 - 11:00 Pioneer Breakfast -- Delicious, hearty breakfast at St. Paul’s Heritage Center (106 S. High St.)
8:00 Fun Run -- Begins at Town Park (behind Charterhouse School)
9:00 Civil War Living History -- Demos in front of the Mill (apple butter making, basket weaving, etc.)
9:00 - 1:00 Meet a Fire Truck -- Fire Dept. on Stony Creek Blvd
10:00 Civil War Skirmish at the Creek -- Narrated by Richard Kleese, viewing area on Creek View Lane
10:00 Festival Pottery (Honey Pot) -- Available at Information Tent
10:00 - 1:00 Book Signing -- Meet the authors in the Mill banquet room (enter on patio level)
10:00 - 12:00 St. John’s United Methodist Church Historical Display -- High & Piccadilly Streets
11:00 The Legends of Stony Creek -- Revival of Festival drama - Mill Stage
11:00 Bill Vaughan and Friends -- Classic rock at Charterhouse School stage
12:00 - 5:00 Taste of Shenandoah (County) -- Local wine, cider and beer tasting, $10 -- ID required -- In Mill Cider Press Room on lower level. Enter off patio, through banquet room.
12:00 - 1:00 Thrashen Holler -- Mill stage
1:00 “March Through Town” Parade
2:00 - 3:00 Thrashen Holler -- Mill Stage
2:00 - Rock Bottom Band -- Classic rock at Charterhouse School Stage
2:00 - 4:00 St. John’s United Methodist Church Historical Display -- High & Piccadilly Streets
2:00 - 5:00 Book Signing -- Meet the authors in the Mill banquet room (enter on patio level)
3:00 Edinburg Fire Dept. Country Supper -- At Fire House on Stony Creek Boulevard
3:00 2nd Maryland Fifes and Drums -- Civil War Era Music at Mill stage
4:00 George Aschman -- Bluegrass, at Mill Stage
7:00 Karaoke -- At VFW (beside RR tracks)
7:00 - 10:00 Civil War Dance -- Charterhouse School gym. Music by Shenandoah Valley Minstrels -- 1800s period music and dance - $5 per person
SUNDAY EVENTS
9:30 Old Time Church Service -- Edinburg Christian Church (Center Street)
10:00 Antique Motorcycle Display -- Charterhouse School lawn
11:00 Church Service -- St. John’s United Methodist Church (High & Piccadilly Street)
12:00 - 2:00 John Richards & the Virginians -- Charterhouse School stage
12:00 - 3:00 Book Signing -- Meet the authors in the Mill banquet room (enter on patio level)
12:00 Civil War Living History -- Demos in front of the Mill
12:00 - 2:00 Meet A Fire Truck -- Fire Dept. on Stony Creek Boulevard
1:00 Civil War Skirmish at the Creek -- Narrated by Richard Kleese, viewing area on Creek View Lane
1:00 Old-Timers Baseball GameTown Park -- Edinburg Old Timers vs Strasburg Ole Timers
2:00 The Legends of Stony Creek -- Revival of Festival drama - Mill Stage
2:00 Amazing Bed Race -- Piccadilly St. in front of Charterhouse School
3:00 Ambassadors of Joy -- at Mill Stage
3:00 Awards Presentations -- For Beard Contest (at the Mill stage)
4:00 Duck Race -- At Stony Creek bridge by the Mill
Children’s Events
FREE - In “The Mill House” yard
Saturday, September 16
9:00 - 11:00 Craft Frenzy - Crafts and more for children all ages
9:00 - 5:00 Mini Menagerie Petting Zoo
11:00 - 12:00, 2:00-3:00 & 4:00-5:00 Kevin Owens Magic Show - (Enchanting Illusions)
12:00 - 1:00 Face Painting & Balloon Fun
1:00 - 2:00 Parade (No activities)
3:00 - 4:00 Face Painting & Balloon Fun
Sunday, September 17
1:00 - 5:00 Mini Menagerie Petting Zoo
12:00 - 1:00 Face Painting & Balloon Fun
1:00 - 2:00 Magic Show - Kevin & Michelle Owens - (Enchanting Illusions)
2:00 - 3:00 SPECIAL GUEST: World Frisbee Champion Gary Auerback will demonstrate amazing tricks and skills
3:00 - 4:00 Magic Show with Kevin Owens - (Enchanting Illusions)
4:00 - 5:00 Face Painting & Balloon Fun - (Kevin & Michelle Owens)
Children’s Festival Sponsors: Appalachian Freight • Antioch Church of the Brethren • Dellinger Funeral Homes, Inc. • LD&B Insurance & Financial Services • Christ UCC Church Conicville
Listings & Information
2017 Civic Groups (Non Profits)
Stony Creek Blvd
• WOTC Radio 88.3
• Masterworks Chorus
F&M Bank
• Humane Society of Shenandoah County – Raise awareness of responsible pet ownership in our community.
Beside Dollar General
• Edinburg Lions Club – will be selling brooms. They are recognized for their service to the blind, visually impaired. They support many local charities. They empower volunteers to serve the community, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding
Front of Corner Shentel
• Shenandoah County Historical Society – Display and sales of Historical Society literature and local history books, display photos
shby Memorial
• Sons of Confederate Veterans – Giving out information about SCV and encourage people to look up their ancestors
Charterhouse School (left of the stage)
• Heavenly Heart Farm & Mini Petting Zoo – they Rescue and Rehabilitate animals and add them to their for Awareness Against Animal Cruelty
• Memories Matter Alzheimer’s Team
• Edinburg Congregation Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Mill House Lawn
• Daughters of the American Revolution – Promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Also membership information.
• Response – A community organization dedicated to preventing and helping people overcome domestic violence and other forms of abuse. (at the Children’s Festival)
At the Mill (in front of the Rain Garden)
• Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener’s Association – to bring community awareness of the importance of Rain Gardens and how they work
• Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River – Environmental and River Conservation education, children’s activities and give out Rain Garden Information
Fire Hall (Stony Creek Boulevard)
• Edinburg United Methodist Church Upper Room Sunday School Class will be distributing water and small gift bags inviting people to church to hear the word of God
Edinburg Ole Time Festival Crafter List 2017
F&M Bank
• Cottage Crafts – Knitted scarves, dish cloths, hand-woven hats, barrettes, etc.
• Gourdpatch Art – Handpainted original designed gourd birdhouses, bird feeders and original artwork
• Island Glass Studios – Hand-blown glass art
• Joe Babcock Photography – Landscape and wildlife photography
• Manuel Heres Jr. – Handmade woodcrafts
• Miranda Long – Handmade Pottery
• Morning Glory Creations – Crochet hats, booties, toys and purses
• Nancy’s Affordable Adorables – Tole painted wood, scroll cut wood, crochet and handmade decor
• Solar Crate LLC – Solar Generators
The Mill House Lawn
• Amanda’s Jewelry Box – Handcrafted jewelry
• Baker Sister’s Bakery – Cookies, candies, cakes, pies, pot holders, towels, coasters, etc.
• Baker Sisters Bakery – Cookies, cakes, pies, potholders, towels, etc.
• Baum’s Log Furniture – Handcrafted rustic log furniture
• Bittersweet Creations – Wooden creations
• Bleu Photographie – Framed nature photographs
• Bows Just 4 U – Bows, jewelry, rompers and tutu’s, wooden flowers
• Brenda Smootz – Storybook pillows, throw pillows and paintings on vinyl flooring
• Carolina Belle’s – Crochet items for you, home and gifting
• Carolyn G. Findler Art Studio – Notecards, post cards, tote bags, small woodworking items, etc.
• Chocolate Moonshine – Fudge and handcrafted fudge bars
• CK Gifts – Handcrafted rag rugs, jewelry, dog treats, crochet and painted gourds
• Coachlight Press, LLC. – Books of Civil War fiction/nonfiction and paranormal fiction
• Crafty Crafts – Cotton Garden Flags and fused glass jewels
• Edinburg Gap Llama Co. – Everything Llama! Yarn, shawls, socks and rugs made from llama fiber
• Eileen Lucas – Local honey
• G & G Ceramics – handmade ceramics
• Glass Reflections – Vintage Glass Garden Flowers, bird baths and bird feeders
• Gone Country – Primitive crafts
• Gooney Creek Soaps, LLC – Handmade soaps, lotions, laundry soaps, wash cloths, etc.
• Grandaddy’s Mtn. Furniture – Furniture and repurposed material things
• Harmony Lights – Candles and soaps
• Heidi Jacobs – Woodburnt items, wine chocolates and Sherpa scarves
• Helsley Corner – Handpoured soy candles, fine jewelry, hair accessories, woodburning and paintings by Alex Bladen
• Irene Cash/Carla Coffey – Sport items, carousels, lighted scenes, baskets, face painting, etc.
• Iris Craig – Aprons, kitchen towels and totes
• JBM Creations – Seasonal wreaths and floral designs, scarves, jewelry, lanterns, etc.
• Jerry Cole – Metal yard sculptures painted with car paint
• Just Fudge It and Crafts – Gourmet homemade fudge and jewelry
• Koval Kreations – Old timey clothing, bonnets, baskets, jewelry and quilts
• L-Squared Fiber Arts – Knit crochet baby and kid items, baby and adult accessories
• Malone’s Garden Center – Mums and perennials
• Mouth Drawings – Pencil drawings, prints, calendars and notecards
• My Wood Burning Hobby – Wooden items
• Natty’s Hattys – Crocheted hats, baby wear, blankets and tutu’s
• Old Valley Pike Soap Co. – Handmade Soap and Lotions
• Olive Oil Soap Co. – Handmade soap, candles, lip balm, shaving mugs and lotions
• River of Mountains Studio – Handmade jewelry
• Rub-A-Dub Ellie Tub – Decorative soaps
• Scott Wallen – Pet ID’s and collars and leashes
• Shenandoah Valley Homemade – Homemade children’s items, soaps and handbags
• Silver Express Woodworks – Cutting boards, knife blocks, signs, lamps and benches
• Skellywag Designs – Table toppers, towels, fudge and potato candy, casserole covers, etc.
• Spinning Sunlight – Crocheted stuffed animals and accessories
• Spinning Sunlight – Knit and crochet animals and accessories
• The Lady Bug Boutique – Paracord items, purses, totes, soy candles and body products
• To Bead or Not To Bead – Original bead jewelry
• Top Dog Boutique – Cornhole bags, sewing, embroidery, towels, aprons, bibs, etc.
• Treasure Tree Wire –Custom cut and polished gemstones, rocks and wire-wrapped in sterling silver
• U-Neek Chain Maille – Chain Maille handmade jewelry
• Wire Wrapped Jewelry by Rosia – Handmade wire-wrapped jewelry
• Woodstock Knit Shop – Hand knit crafts and toys
Stony Creek Blvd.
• Handmade Wood Crafts – Wooden toys and trivets
• Studio D Beads – Handmade glass beads and jewelry
• Tryon Quilts – Haversacks, leather goods and homemade apple turnovers
• William Shifflett – Family-friendly Fiction Books
• Catherine’s Clay Creations – Polymar clay animals and primitives by Susan Kibler
• Mascots To You – Character mascots that can pose with children and character charm bracelets
• Old Valley Pike Soap – Homemade soap, shampoo bars, lotions and soap toys
• Ornamental Welding – Metal yard items
• SGM Crafts – Handmade wreaths, bows and repurposed lamps
2017 - Authors Signing & Selling Books
At The Mill - Saturday, September 16th 10am-1pm
• Jill Darnell Riding the Waves of Life with Lavinia
• Allon Lefever Launching the Entrepreneur Ship
• Tamara Shoemaker Kindle the Flame, Embrace the Fire, Unleash the Inferno (Heart of a Dragon trilogy), Mark of Four, Shadows of Uprising, Guardian of the Vale (Guardian of the Vale trilogy) ... plus four more!
• Kenn Woods The Soldier’s Words
Saturday, September 16th - 2pm - 5pm
• Daniel Bly From the Rhine to the Shenandoah, Vol III - Here to Stay: the founding of a Jewish community in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia 1840-1900
• Jill Darnell Riding the Waves of Life with Lavinia
• P. A. Duncan A War of Deception
• Patricia Rea and Jocelyn DrakefordSweet Carolina Girls: A Dual Memoir of Growing Up in the South
• Steve Strosnider Tales from the Bandstand; Tales from the Track
• Kenn Woods The Soldier’s Words
Sunday, September 17th - 12pm - 3pm
• Allison K. Garcia Vivir el Dream
• Connie Kuykendall Love Ain’t No Soap Opera
• Patricia Rea and Jocelyn DrakefordSweet Carolina Girls: A Dual Memoir of Growing Up in the South
• Kenn Woods The Soldier’s Words
Edinburg Business Merchants
• Big Apple Exxon
• Bo’s Interstate Shell
• Cooks Auto & Trailer Sales
• Apple Gallery deja vu
• Dollar General
• Dusty Treasures
• Edinburg Mill Gift Shops
• Edinburg Motors
• ETS Hobby Shop
• Edinburg Trucks
• Edinburg Renaissance
• B&B
• Edward Jones Investments
• Exxon & Family Convenience Store
• Farmer’s & Merchants Bank
• Heritage Mill 1848 Wine Shop
• Image Grafx
• Laughlin’s Auction House
• Murray’s Fly Shop
• Shentel
• Markley’s Auto Repair
• Piccadilly House Interiors
• Shenandoah Energy Services
• The Shop on Main Street
• Stony Creek Hair Studio
• Studio B Hair Salon
• Susan’s Alterations
• Vicki’s Hair Designs
• Ortt’s Electric
• Wightman Insurance
Restaurants & Food Services
• Sal’s Italian Bistro
• Carmella’s
• VFW
• Bean’s Barbecue
• Pixie’s At The Mill
• Penelope’s Cafe & Gallery
• Rutz’sCatering
• Family Convenience Store
• Edinburg Volunteer Fire Dept.’s annual OTF Country Dinner - Saturday at 3 PM
About the Ole Time Festival
In 1981 the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce had been thinking about ways to help to market the town, with its quaint shops and the Edinburg Mill Restaurant that had existed at that time. Edinburg Mill Restaurant owner Jim Ellis and Mariam Irvin were behind this effort. The Chamber had first considered holding an annual town-wide yard sale, but they then decided that they wanted something more. Finally, Mr. Ellis suggested they have an Ole Time Festival, complete with a March Through Town Parade. The parade would be more like an old time parade. It would not even include features of larger parades, such as marching bands. The festival would also have feature a few other events to attract visitors. Jim Ellis was the first OTF Chairman, Miriam Irvin was Co-chair.
2018 Edinburg Ole Time Festival Committee Members
Chairman: Eric Estep • Co-Chair: Dwayne Ryman • Secretary: Donna Locklear • Treasurer: Shelby Hollar
Committee Chairs
Antique Autos: Nathan Pence • Antique Tractors: Gail Giles • Beard Contest: Melanie Spalding and Deidre Larrick • Bed Race: Brad Dellinger • Book Signing: Donna Smith • Children’s Festival: Stephanie Heishman-Litten • Civic Organization: Donna Locklear • Civil War Dance: Libby Rocco • Crafters: Dawn Estep • Duck Race: Vickie Bowman • Encampment: Danny Spain • Entertainment: Libby Rocco • Festival Crock: Kathy Gwynn • Food Vendors: Jane Ryman • Fun Run: Donna Foltz Spaur • Information Booth: Sallie Raynor and Brooke Whetzel • Parade: Steve Wood • Parking: Eric Estep/Teen Challenge • Patrons: Shelby Hollar • Plaques: Libby Rocco • Pioneer Breakfast: Paje Cross and students • Publicity: Heather Holsinger • Ole Timers Games: Larry Beazley • Opening Ceremony: Eric Estep • Play: Barbara Strong • Schedule Brochures: Janet Wagniere • Signage: Ron Crabtree • Sing Along: Barbara Strong • Sponsorship: Libby Rocco • Stage Manager: Libby Rocco and Gloria Boone • Tents: Eric Estep • T Shirts: Ron Crabtree • Web Site: Hank Zimmerman • Wine Tasting: Heather Holsinger
A Play by Mary Ann Williamson
Directed by Barbara Strong
Performances: Sept. 16th at 11 & Sept.17th at 2 p.m.
The play depicts the history of Edinburg from its beginnings in the Shenandoah Valley.
Legend of Stony Creek, the play written by MaryAnn Williamson and performed for many years during the Edinburg Old Time Festival is being revived!
Barbara Strong will be directing 2 performances of the play, the first at 11:00 on Saturday morning Sept. 16th before the parade,and the second on Sunday Sept 17th at 2:00 p.m.
The script has been rewritten but will place emphasis on the history of the saving of the Mill plus some interesting facts of the local townspeople, businesses of the era, etc. For more information contact Barbara at 765-242-7477, or email: busybee7053@att.net.
Pictures of the 1985 Production of our Play. Yes, its been some time since last presented. Plan to attend!
On the third Friday of each September, this sleepy little town, nestled along US-11 (Exit 279 on I-81), comes alive with the Festival of music, arts, crafts, parade, entertainment and great food. The best part of the Festival, though, is our people. Our theme is that of another time. A time when things moved a little slower, a time when people took the time to visit with each other, but most of all, a time when everybody enjoyed the life they had and the friends they shared.
Official website of the Edinburg Ole Time Festival
Sponsored by the Town of Edinburg and the Edinburg Heritage Foundation
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