Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
Temps hovered near 100° but that didn’t stop the crowds from turning out at this year’s 4th of July parade, held on July 5th, in downtown Lovingston.
Here’s the results of the parade. Be sure to scroll for more pictures below:
Here are the 2010 parade winners:
Bike Parade
Best of Show Bike – Carson Lucado
Best of Show Wagon – Emily Campbell
Best of Show Other – Chandler Giles
Most Patriotic – Krystina Smith
Main Parade
Best Float – Saunders Brothers
Best Formation Marching Unit – Nelson Parade Band
Best of Show Horse & Rider – Cowboy Church
Best of Show Antique Vehicle – Ruby Shelton
Best of Show Fire Unit – Buena Vista Fire
Best of Show Rescue Unit – Nelson County Emergency Services
Most Patriotic Group – Nelson County Republican Committee
Judge’s Award – Ridgecrest Baptist Church
Best Representation of The U.S. Constitution – Nelson County
Democratic Committee
Alex Adams from Rockfish sings the National Anthem just before the start of the parade. Derek Kidd leads emergency vehicles in the 2010 parade, driving in this Lovingston Fire Department pumper. Spectators show their 4th of July support during the parade. These youngsters got the ride of their life in one of CVEC's huge bucket trucks. CVEC, trucks making their way through the parade. Remember how much we liked these guys back in the blizzard!!No parade is complete without royalty! Becca Duncan waves to the crowd at the 2010 July 4th parade. Tim Spicer, Operations Manager of Tiger Fuel in Lovingston, peeks around wife Amanda in this vintage pickup during the parade. This year's Master of Ceremonies, John Holman of Nellysford, announces the entries as they come by.Chandler Giles gets a helping hand just before entering the parade as part of the bike and mini car entries. Members of the VFW take to the street during the parade. And of course no parade is complet without the horses either!
Great parade! See you next year at the 2011 parade!
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Though hot, the weather was perfect for the 2010 fireworks display for this 4th of July at Wintergreen Resort. Thousands made their way to the top of the mountain to get the perfect spot to watch the spectacular display unfold around 9PM Sunday night. Be sure to click on any photo to enlarge it for a better view!
People gather, on what's normally a ski slope in the winter, just before dark in anticipation of the coming fireworks.In 2009 low clouds made it tough to have a great display, but not this year. Skies were clear with fireworks all around!The fireworks display at the resort is a favorite for people from hundreds of miles away. The fireworks display has been held for years and years at Wintergreen. Long before night fell, people enjoyed a rare summertime ride on the ski lifts at Wintergreen as part of the July 4th celebration.The annual arts & crafts fair was also in full swing over the weekend at Wintergreen Resort. Down below at Wintergreen Winery it was a fun filled weekend on the river at their annual 4th of July celebration, complete with great wines and music!
Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
It was a tragic way to end the 4th of July holiday for one family in. According to Wintergreen Fire Chief, Curtis Sheets:
“At 04:51 on July 5th, the Wintergreen Fire Department was dispatched for a residential fire alarm at 21 Blue Chickory Lane. Upon arrival at 04:56, the home was found to be fully involved. The residents were at home at the time of the fire and escaped from their ground level bedroom. The value of the real and personal property loss is approximately $800,000.
This fire occurred adjacent to the number 1 green of the Shamokin Course. The home was constructed of cedar siding, had a cedar shake roof, and was surrounded by relatively thick vegetation. Wintergreen Operations Chief reported seeing a column of flames from over 5 miles away when he was responding.”
Photo By John Holman : Smoke hangs in the air just before daylight in Stoney Creek.
“The primary concern once it was confirmed that all residents has escaped was making sure the fire didn’t spread through Cedar Meadows, which is fact one of the highest risk areas within the Wintergreen Master Plan. A bulldozer was requested from the Virginia Department of Forestry to plow a line around the home if the fire began to spread. The dozer arrived on scene, however was not used.
There were no injuries reported with the residents, or the firefighters. Although still standing, the home is unfortunately a total loss. Wintergreen Fire provided 11 firefighters, 2 Engines, 1 Ladder Truck, 1 Brush Truck, one Heavy Squad, and one Operations Chief.
Rockfish Fire provided 10 firefighters and medics. Rockfish rescue provided a stand-by Ambulance and medical/rehab team. Additionally, a Tanker and Engine were provided by Rockfish. Faber Fire Department provided 6 firefighters, one Engine, one Tanker, and a Brush Truck. Lovingston Fire Department provided four fighters and one Engine. Stuarts Draft Fire Department (Augusta County) filled quarters at Wintergreen Station One on the mountain and responded to a fire alarm call on Hickory Springs Drive while the valley fire call was in progress Wintergreen Property Owners Association crews assisted with hose and equipment clean-up.”
Nelson County, Virginia
The weather will be perfect this 4th of July weekend, and though we won’t be there in person for most of the events, our photographers will be at a many of them.
The fireworks at Wintergreen Resort on the mountain are always a big hit. This year won’t disappoint! The annual display tops off a day long series of events at Wintergreen this Sunday. Click here to see the entire rundown of events. In addition to the resort’s activities, most of the area wineries and breweries are holding weekend events to celebrate the holiday, be sure to check out our online datebook section below or visit us on Facebook to see what posted there as well!
Photo By Ben Hernandez : The 2009 4th of July Parade in Lovingston.
Over in Lovingston, the annual 4th of July parade will kick off on Monday July the 5th. The main parade begins at 11AM.
Here’s more details:
Date: Monday, July 5, 2010
Time: Bike Parade Sign-up – 10:00am
Bike Parade Judging – 10:30am
Bike Parade Awards – 10:45am
Main Parade Begins – 11:00am
The parade is being held on the 5th of July in order to accommodate a morning parade and the official bank holiday. We hope you all will attend. And to participate, please drop us a note at nelsonparade@yahoo.com.
Event Date: Monday 5th of July 2010 10:00 AM
Location/Address: Front Street, Lovingston, VA
Contact Telephone Please call 434-263-6700 for more information
CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! is the new can’t miss live stage musical that will delight your whole family! Curious George is the inquisitive and loveable little monkey who takes everyone along on intriguing problem-solving adventures.
Event Date: Tuesday 17th of August 2010 04:39 PM
Location/Address: John Paul Jones Arena
Contact Telephone Please call 434-243-4960 for more information
International country super-duo Sugarland will bring their 2010 North American Tour, The Incredible Machine, to John Paul Jones Arena on Friday, September 17th with special guests Little Big Town and Randy Montana.
“This new tour is a thrill for me,” said Jennifer Nettles. “It will reflect our latest writing and surprises to come for the new record, the hits that our fans love, along with the production value that people have come to trust and expect from our live shows.” “Don’t come if you expect to sit on your ass the whole show. You won’t be able to. It’s a whole, new, rhythmic,emotional, visual, fun, incredible, experience machine.”
Event Date: Friday 17th of September 2010 07:30 AM
Location/Address: John Paul Jones Arena
Contact Telephone Please call 434-243-4960 for more information
Lynn Coffey, Paul Saunders and Tommy Stafford
talk about Nelson County and story telling.
Honoring gifts of Backroads and
Nelson County Life to Oakland Museum.
Presented by the Nelson County Historical Society and
Oakland: Nelson County’s Museum of Rural History
Event Date: Sunday 11th of July 2010 02:00 PM
Location/Address: Nelson Memorial Library meeting room, 8521 Thomas Nelson Hwy.
Contact Telephone Please call 434-263-8938 for more information
THE WILDLIFE CENTER OF VIRGINIA PRESENTS HOME SWEET HABITAT. EXPLORE HOW DIFFERENT ANIMALS FIND THEIR OWN HOME SWEET HOME. SEE HOW WE CAN HELP THEM KEEP THEIR HABITATS SAFE.
FOR ALL AGES
Event Date: Tuesday 13th of July 2010 02:00 PM
Location/Address: Nelson Memorial Library, 8521 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston, Va. 22949
Contact Telephone Please call 434-263-5904 for more information
