Near Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
The skies were full sunshine with just a tiny chill in the air as the 2010 Rockfish Valley Kite Flying Festival kicked off Saturday morning in the big field on Glenthorne Loop. It’s the second year in a row the event has been held. Nelson County Life Magazine was this year’s media sponsor.
Thank you to everyone for the wonderful festival. Beautiful weather for a terrific family day and so much fun for all ages. I’ll be there next year with more kids!
THANKS EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS KITE FLYING FESTIVAL A GREAT SUCCESS..HERE IS AN ATICLE SUBMITTED FOR THE AKA MAGAZINE. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
The second annual ROCKFISH VALLEY KITE FLYING FESTIVAL was held on APRIL 11, 2009 from 10:00 am, until 3:00 pm at SPRUCE CREEK PARK in Nellysford Virginia. The Park lies at the South end of the Rockfish Valley, a scenic valley on the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia. The skies were full sunshine with just a tiny chill in the air. The winds were light at times, but not enough to keep the kites down! The event was free and open to the public and about 250 person attended. Professionals flyers included Laura and Stoney Stonestreet, Will Smoot and Burk May.
The day’s entertainment included The Hodge Family Jugglers of Nelson County who put on juggling acts of all kinds! Local non profits including the Almost Home Pet Adoption Center and Rockfish Sanctuary and other vendors also participated. The Rockfish Valley Foundation invited everyone to place Post Its on the big red truck with a wish for the environment of Nelson County. A story written by Fred Abbey from those will be posted on its website: http://www.rockfishvalley.org.
Nelson County Life Magazine was this year’s media sponsor. See their full story at:
http://www.blueridgelife.com/2010/04/10/perfect-day-for-2010-kite-flying-festival-4-10-10/.
For all the photos from this year’s Festival click on the Nelson County Life Magazine Face book album. Just click on the photo above to get there!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=53224&id=1455469144&l=db808f0735
The event was sponsored by the ROCKFISH VALLEY FOUNDATION. The
Co Sponsors were the RICHMOND AIR FORCE http://www.richmondairforce.com
And 2 GUYS FLYING from Staunton. The event could not have been undertaken without the wonderful help of Will Smoot, Region III Director for the American Kite Flyers Association and Jeff Mays of 2 Guys Flying. In addition, the event was supported by the Nelson County Department of Parks and Recreation and food was offered by Botali’s of Staunton.
Next years event will be held April 9, 2011 from 11 am to 3 pm.. For more information contact info@rockfishvalley.org or call 434 226-0446.
From Peter A. Agelasto III for the Rockfish Valley Foundation – April 17, 2010
Life As A Kite 2010
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