Visionary Powhatan
Powhatan County Fair History
Founded in 1919, the Powhatan County Fair is one of the oldest fairs in Virginia. According to County Courthouse records, during the segregated "Jim Crow" era, the property was deeded to trustees "for the use, benefit and best interest of the Colored People of Powhatan County, Virginia" - with the assistance of home extension agent, W.H. Walton.
Through the years, the Powhatan County Fair has grown into one of the most successful fairs in the state. Residents of the County still eagerly anticipate visiting with friends and neighbors at some of the many activities the Fair has to offer.
Today, the Fair is managed by the Powhatan County Fair Association. It is a non-profit, 501(c)3, volunteer-run organization.
Membership and events are open to all citizens. We welcome you to visit their website.
Visit their website: www.powhatanfair.org/
Founded in 1919, the Powhatan County Fair is one of the oldest fairs in Virginia. According to County Courthouse records, during the segregated "Jim Crow" era, the property was deeded to trustees "for the use, benefit and best interest of the Colored People of Powhatan County, Virginia" - with the assistance of home extension agent, W.H. Walton.
Through the years, the Powhatan County Fair has grown into one of the most successful fairs in the state. Residents of the County still eagerly anticipate visiting with friends and neighbors at some of the many activities the Fair has to offer.
Today, the Fair is managed by the Powhatan County Fair Association. It is a non-profit, 501(c)3, volunteer-run organization.
Membership and events are open to all citizens. We welcome you to visit their website.
Visit their website: www.powhatanfair.org/
Calendar of Events
Wednesday February 10, 2010: Establishing Vegetative Cover / Monacan Soil Water Conservation. Monacan Soil Water Conservation is hosting an informational meeting for the development/contractor community. Keith Burgess will speak about seed selection and seedbed preparation for establishing permanent vegative cover. Guest speaker, John Fallon. RSVP (804)556-4936 by Feb 3rd
Location : Powhatan Village Building in the Village of Powhatan . Time : 2-4 pm
Wednesday February 10, 2010: WWII Rountable. Join us for a lively discussion as we respect and remember the history of World War II. We are dedicated to preserving an era with an intelligent perspective designed to capture the hearts and minds of all ages. Please join us.
Location : St. John Neumann's Catholic Church, 2840 Batterson Road, Powhatan . Time : 7 pm
Saturday February 13, 2010: Center for Rural Culture/ Goochland Farmers Market Fifth Annual Growers Workshop. Hands-on sessions include: brochure development, shiitake mushroom logs, seed-saving and tomato grafting. All participants in the hands-on sessions will have something to take home from the class (a new brochure on cd, a shiitake log, seeds and/or a grafted tomato plant). There will also be a round-table discussion on specialty niche marketing featuring a variety of local experts.
Saturday's day-long event will conclude with a reception featuring local foods appetizers provided by Nadolski's Butcher Shop in Goochland. Based on feedback from previous events, this reception will allow participants to network and socialize to facilitate relationship building.
Workshop fee includes a delicious boxed lunch provided by Whole Foods Market.
MORE: Optional half-day Backyard Poultry Class on Sunday, February 14th at beautiful Tuckahoe Plantation includes a hands-on chicken-tractor making session!
Location : J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Western Campus 1851 Dickenson Road, Goochland, Va 23063 . Time : 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday February 13, 2010: Powhatan Band Boosters Pancake Breakfast. Pancakes! Powhatan Band Boosters Pancake Breakfast for Uniforms Saturday For Tickets Contact pbbbreakfast@yahoo.com or call 598-2945 All-u-can-eat pancakes: Adults $10 and Children 12 and under $5
Location : Powhatan High School . Time : 8 am - 11 am
Wednesday February 17, 2010: Dixons Weekly Consignment Auction. Every week beginning at 4pm join us for a fun and exciting evening of antiques, furniture, and other treasures just waiting for you. Preview begins at 10am. All welcome.
Location : Dixons Auction, 2426 New Dorset Circle (Behind CVB) Powhatan Va 23139 . Time : 4pm
Thursday February 18, 2010: Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Great networking opportunities, great friends and great food. Don't miss it!
Networking begins at 11:30 buffet lunch starts at 12noon
Lunch is $8.00
RSVP is requested
Location : The County Seat Restaurant . Time : 12 noon
Wednesday February 24, 2010: YMCA/Parks n Rec Trip to Riverside Center for Show and Dinner. Join the Powhatan Parks and Rec and YMCA for an entertaining day at the Riverside Center for Little Shop of Horrors, a charming and hilarious comedy. A four course meal and transportation is included. Call the YMCA for more information 598-0250
Location : Leaving YMCA in Powhatan . Time : 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday February 27, 2010: Comedy Night Benefit at The Mill at Fine Creek. Rotary Club of Powhatan and The Mill at Fine Creek Presents
"Comedy Night at The Mill" Featuring Micah Bam-Bamm White To benefit Mesa Vista Therapeutic Riding
Tickets are $65 per person
Open bar (beer and wine) for first hour then cash bar
Appetizers will be served
Location : The Mill at Fine Creek, 2434 Robert E. Lee Road, Powhatan, Va 23139 . Time : 7-10 pm
All Things Powhatan
Discover Giving
Habitat for Humanity
P O Box 416
Powhatan, VA 23139
The Powhatan Free Clinic
3908 Old Buckingham Road Suite 1-B
Powhatan, Virginia 23139
The Coalition of Powhatan Churches
3450 Kenneth Ridge Lane
Powhatan, Virginia 23139
Meals on Wheels
1415 Roadmiller Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Discover Giving Website
Picture of the week
Photo by Jack Mullikin
Quotable Quotes
"I intend to live forever, or die trying."
Trivia Facts
By partially filling saucers with vinegar and distributing the saucers around a room, you can eliminate odors.
