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Sorry... no DOGS are permitted in the RivahFest area... for the safety and convenience of all visitors
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| Join us for RivahFest 2016! - the Tappahannock Virginia community festival that will be held downtown Tappahannock on Prince Street all day. RivahFest promises more wonderful hometown family fun for our community members and visitors from all over Virginia and from around the country! Enjoy seeing old friends, eating great food, listening to cool music, playing fun games, and browsing arts, crafts, antiques and merchant booths to your heart's content. To add to the family fun a whole area of Kid's activities will thrill and entertain the younger crowd. |
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| RivahFest Activities - Saturday, June 18 |
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Arts and Crafts Opens 10 a.m..  |
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Over 100 exhibits featuring handmade arts, crafts and antiques from around the country Along Prince Street and Courthouse Green |
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| Children's Activities is sponsored by: |
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Children's Activities 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Slides and climbing wall; rides & games, puppet show, face painting and much more! Duke Street and Water Lane On St. Margaret's Campus |
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Boat Show Maritime Activities 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Area marine vendors display boats of all makes and sizes. Marine information and boat safety informatiuon is also provided Water Lane |
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| Tastes of Tappahannock is sponsored by: Essex County - Virginia |
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Tastes of Tappahannock 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  |
Crab cakes, oysters, steamed crabs, hamburgers, hot dogs, fish sandwiches, baked goods, lemonade and more offered by 20 local non-profit and commercial organizations. There is a tented seating area located on Water Lane in front of Stage 2 |
 Water Lane, from Prince Street to Virginia Street |
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Merchant's Market 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Merchant's Market - Local products, services, crafts and goodies and local businesses offer information on products and services. Duke Street and on Cross Street, between Prince Street and Virginia Street |
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Wine Garden at St John's 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Select wines are offered for tasting and being served in the calm courtyard garden at St John's. Intersection of Duke Street and Cross Street |
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Dunking Booth 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. |
This is your opportunity to dunk one of your favorite persons! The Boss, The Supervisor or the Mayor - your pick! Water Lane at Virginia Street |
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| The Beer Garden is sponsored by: Al Pugh and Budweiser . |
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Beer Garden 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
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Golden Beverages served in a restricted location - Budweiser Beers and Beverages Corner of Prince Street and Water Lane |
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Carriages Rides 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. |
This is wonderful opportunity to enjoy open carriage rides at this event offered by Oakley Farm Carriage service. Earl Street & Water Lane |
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| RivahFest Virginia National Guard Fitness Contest |
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Teen Contest Sponsored by Virginia Army National Guard 10am to 5 pm |
Teen contest featuring a mini-athletic short course for National Guard Medals. This is a continuous event run throughout the day, no registration required. The Guard-Fit Challenge will feature a timed short course with six different exercises. Prize will be awarded for best performance of the day. |
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| RivahFest Gospel Choirs |
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Gospel Choirs 11 am to 5 pm |
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Rivahfest Contemporary Gospel Concert¯ performing contemporary Christian music. St. Margaret's School Campus at SMS Hall |
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| RivahFest Idol Contest |
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RivahFest Idol |
The RivahFest Idol Contest returns hosted by WRAR & WNNT. The $1,000 prize is sponsored by Bill Talley Ford of Mechanicsville. |
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Cornhole Tournament Starts at 10 a.m. |
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The Cornhole Tournament starts with 40 teams to countdown to cash prizes. Captain's Grill and Patio at Lowery's Restaurant |
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| The RivahFest Crab Race is sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Tappahannock |
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Rotary Club Crab Race 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Select your speediest crab, prime your water squirt pistol and win cash prizes. Water Lane & Virginia Street |
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Living Statue 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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The Living Statue sits on a pedestal, dressed in a costume and wearing heavy theater makeup, and looks like a Duane Hanson sculpture. Cross Street and Prince Street intersection |
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| The Antique Cars Display is sponsored by: Riverland Insurers and Thurston Spring Service |
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Antique Cars Show 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Some of the Antique Cars appearing at RivahFest by courtesy of the Northern Neck Region, Antique Automobile Club of America and antique cars - show organized by Peyton Guest Water Lane, between Earl and Wright Street |
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Captain Thomas Happy Hour River Cruises Boarding at 4:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. |
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Take a $5 cruise on the Rappahannock River and enjoy a unique sunset cruise experience. Hoskins Creek Bridge on Route 17/360 |
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| The Bus Shuttle Service for Visitor Parking is sponsored by: The Town of Tappahannock |
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Bus Service 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
 Courthouse Exxon at corner of Cross and Queen Streets |
Continuous bus service runs from Tappahannock Elementary School parking lots & Tappahannock Towne Center parking area to RivahFest bus stop on corner of Cross Street and Queen Street/Rt. 17/360 next to Courthouse Exxon |
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| The Music & Entertainment is sponsored by: Essex Bank
Bon Secours EVB Hospice of Central Virginia Marks & Harrison Riverside Hospital WalMart |
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