2012 Virginia Highlands Festival by Deanna Grant

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July/August 2012 All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Park and Ride Map Juried Arts and Crafts Antiques Market Music Series Great Outdoors Meet John Dickens Our 2012 Signature Artist

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Festival Guide Map Calendar of Events Sponsors & Patrons Living History Performing Arts Home & Garden Youth Fine Art & Photography Creative Writing Related Community Events

Events subject to change without notice.

Main Festival Page search for: Virginia Highlands Festival For Antiques events search: Antiques Market of the Virginia Highlands Festival

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS FESTIVAL the HIGHLANDER magazine Volume No. 44, July/August 2012 Co-PresideNts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i.B. dent & Bob trent Co-1st ViCe PresideNt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie donovan & i.B. dent immediAte PAst PresideNts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary & susan Kimbrell seCretAry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . diana Pafford treAsurers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tarn rosenbaum & Cynthia Herrell FestiVAl ProduCer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Becky Caldwell editor / Art direCtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deanna Grant Committee Chairmen ANtiQues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sandra darden & shirley snowden Arts & CrAFts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob trent CHristiAN CoNtemPorAry musiC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian ickes CreAtiVe WritiNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tommy Bryant eduCAtioN liAisoN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . marva Wheeler Home & GArdeN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia Herrell Juried FiNe Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . linda Hamilton loCAl History & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl mallory mAPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Kimbrell musiC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sandra Parker NAturAl resourCes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . merry Jennings PAtroNs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sydne montague PerFormiNG Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i.B. dent PHotoGrAPHy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon reese ProGrAm PArtNers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . margaret Hutson relAted eVeNts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne lewis Vowell siGNs & trANsPortAtioN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claude Worrell street PArties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i.B. dent teeNs/youtH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aline Backes youtH Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Gibian risK mANAGemeNt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deborah icenhour PriNted By. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . donihe Graphics, inc. WeBsite desiGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deanna Grant the Highlander is published annually by the Virginia Highlands Festival™ P.o. Box 801, Abingdon, Va. 24212-0801 276-623-5266 oﬃce Hours: monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. © 2012 All rights reserved. Contents may not be reproduced or reprinted without the express written permission of the publisher.

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2012 VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS FESTIVAL

Welcome... Welcome to the 64th Annual Virginia Highlands Festival! This year’s Festival, “Carved From Our Past,” is dedicated to the memory of Mary Dudley Porterﬁeld (1921-2012), wife of our founder, Robert Porterﬁeld. “Behind every good man, is a great woman,” and Mary Dudley was the best. She pushed Bob to make the Festival the wide-ranging event that it is today, and we owe our success to her.

Mary Dudley Porterﬁeld December 25, 1921 - January 31, 2012

We also owe our success to the many people who make this Festival happen each year – from our committee members listed below to the many businesses, partner organizations and individual patrons listed throughout this magazine. Thank you for keeping Robert and Mary Dudley Porterﬁeld’s vision alive and thriving. See you at the Festival! Mary Dudley Porterﬁeld

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Barter Theatre for the use of several of their archive photos of Robert and Mary Dudley Porterﬁeld used throughout this edition of “Highlander Magazine.” Thank you also goes to Jay Porterﬁeld for graciously loaning the Festival the photos of his mother, Mary Dudley, used on this page. We also want to give a big thank you to the Town of Abingdon for all their hard work and support of the Festival each year.

Thank You! 2012 VHF Committee Members: ANtiQues Sandra Darden – Co-Chairman Shirley Snowden - Co-Chairman Larry Bare Emma Clark Lovis Countiss Vickye Hall Deborah Icenhour Susan Kimbrell Linda Lane Alice Nida Sue Payne Ruth Sheﬃeld John Sheﬃeld Lillian Spicer Catheryn Sturgeon Mike Wartella Arts & CrAFts Bob Trent - Chairman Kris Tracy Janice Cowan Jim Cowan Julie Donovan Jamie Estes Linda Hamilton George Metcalf Alice Nida Peta Patton Betsy Pearce Heda Quillin

The success of the Virginia Highlands Festival would not be possible without the HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS who give of their time to the 25+ diﬀerent committees that bring this festival to our town. In addition, the Town of Abingdon provides many needed services and resources. Without all of this support, our festival could not happen, and we want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one.

CHristiAN CoNtemPorAry musiC Brian Ickes - Chairman Katie Casler CreAtiVe WritiNG Tommy Bryant- Chairman Carl Clarke Phil Ferguson William Harris Ben Jennings Merry Jennings Steve Lindeman Brittaney Mullins Diana Paﬀord Terri Riemann eduCAtioN liAisoN Marva Wheeler Home ANd GArdeN Cynthia Herrell - Chairman Susan Godfrey - Co-Chairman Rosemary Blevins Kay Carter Sue Clark Barbara Ely Sylvia Ferguson Carol Fields Leah Fleenor Susan Hudson Louise King

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Liz Mann Susan Patrick Mary Beth Poma Barbara Smith Lynn Sweet Carol Yates Juried FiNe Art Linda Hamilton - Chairman David Alexander Sheri Chaﬃn Lovis Countiss Jackie Dolpp Nadya Warthen Gibson Mary Harrington Gary Kimbrell Joyce Samuel loCAl History Carl Mallory - Chairman mAPs (marketing, Advertising, Publicity and sponsorship)

Gary Kimbrell - Chairman Katie Casler Myra Cook Deanna Grant Susan Kimbrell Ann Risdon Buddy Scheerer Beth Scott Daveena Sexton

Anne Lewis Vowell musiC Sandra Parker-Chairman Donald Ault Richard Clayton Major Pounders (Gospel) Daveena Sexton (Bluegrass) Marva Wheeler (Classical) NAturAl resourCes Merry Jennings - Chairman Jim Cowan Judith Foster Tom McMullen Anne Maio Randy Smith Carrie Sparks PAtroNs Sydne Montague - Chairman Sylvia Ferguson Joyce Ferratt Louise King Shirley Landreth Whitley Smith Lillian Spicer Catheryn Sturgeon Charlene S. Truhlik Carolyn Worrell PerFormiNG Arts I.B. Dent-Chairman

Gary Kimbrell Sydne Montague Sean O'Sullivan Terri Riemann Beth Scott Anne Lewis Vowell PHotoGrAPHy Brandon Reese - Chairman Rachel Parks - Co-Chairman Joseph (Tyler) Boyd Courtney Reese ProGrAm PArtNers Margaret Hutson - Chairman relAted eVeNts Anne Lewis Vowell - Chairman siGNs & trANsPortAtioN Claude Worrell - Chairman Major Pounders street dANCe I.B. Dent-Chairman Terri Riemann Beth Scott Darnell Sumrell Anne Lewis Vowell youtH Aline Backes - Chairman youtH Art Kathy Gibian - Chairman

Park and Ride

Buses and trollys run between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Buses leave the parking lots every 15 minutes and stop at each Festival event location.

Get on the Trolly or the Buses – its Free!

to make the most of your time at the Festival, park at one of two locations – the Antiques market at i-81, exit 14, or rose’s parking lot at exit 19 – and ride the Festival’s Free historic trolleys or air-conditioned buses. Visit the historic district of downtown Abingdon and cut out the hassle of parking.

Festival Bus Stops Ad AmP

Arts depot Abingdon market Pavilion (formerly Farmers market Pavilion)

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Antiques market Arts & Crafts show Barter theatre Heartwood: southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway Holston mountain Artisans Center Kiwanis Park muster Grounds

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roses’ Parking lot Post oﬃce Washington County Public library William King museum*

*Buses run on the hour between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to this location.

Parking areas at Exit 14 (AM) and Exit 19 (Rose’s parking lot) are served by free shuttle buses every 15 minutes within town limits. Follow signs from the interstate.

Bus Stop

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First Aid

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Juried Arts & Crafts Show Remsburg Drive • Daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Free Admission • Food Court Information Booth The Festival hosts artists and crafters from throughout the South who rotate in and out of this juried show, so come back often during our 16-day extravaganza! Robert Porterfield, Founder of the Virginia Highlands Festival and Barter Theatre, was born on December 21, 1905, he settled in what is now Glade Spring until his death on October 28, 1971.

Jean Battlo

Uzoma Rita Ezekwudo

David Alexander BOOTH 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 15 16 19-20 21 21 22 23 24 24

CRAFT Fiber Misc. Clay Glass Misc. Jewelry Misc. Wood Misc. Jewelry Misc. Fiber Clay Jewelry Jewelry Misc. Fiber Wood Fiber Fiber Misc. Fiber Misc.

EXHIBITOR Teresa Buchanan Jean Battlo Elizabeth Karaﬀa Pam Snellgrove Pete & Evelyn Richards Helen & Jerry Bowman Rick Ruth Hal & Brenda Jones Frankie & Leo Edwards Jan Barnes & Susan Anderton Ashley Robertson Karen & Georgia Moran Mary Curtin Robbie Gentry Allison Schroeder Shalom Lord Debbie Trantham Matthew Newman Suzanne Davis Maureen Lavorgne Appalachian Authors Guild Thelma Arreola Amy Tester

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Matthew Newman

Patrick McDermott SHOW DATES July 28-Aug. 7 Aug. 8-12 Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Aug. 2-7 Aug. 8-12 Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 2-12 Aug. 8-12 Full Show July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 2-7

BOOTH 24 25-26 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 37 38 39 40 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53

Curtis McCorsley

Robbie Gentry CRAFT Fiber Misc. Misc. Wood Wood Jewelry Clay Misc. Art Misc. Art Art Misc. Fiber Art Photo Art Photo Clay Jewelry

EXHIBITOR Nikita Masters Joseph McGhee Daniel Lasris Charlie & Heda Quillin David Spangler & Glendon Boyd Marci Million Patrick McDermott Jamie Estes Loretta Youngman Kathy Shearer David Alexander Ned Johnson Kent Morgan & Melvin Miles Fudge Johnston Memorial Hospital Alice Watson Janice Beck Robert Jones Virginia Fergus Bruce Cole Joan Beck Javier Baron William King Museum

SHOW DATES Aug. 8-12 Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show July 28-Aug. 7 Full Show July 28-Aug. 1 July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 2-7 Aug. 8-12 Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show

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CRAFT Misc. Misc. Jewelry Clay Clay Clay Clay Wood Photo Jewelry Glass Misc. Clay Fiber Clay Jewelry Wood Photo Wood Fiber Jewelry

Bruce Cole

Jerry Mitchell

Jimmy Ramsey

Ned Johnson

Shalom Lord

Allison Schroeder

EXHIBITOR Animal Defense Annette White Tony & Denise Lucia Kare Roberts Christi Ormsby Mike Hart Ed Lockett Hank Allred Dennie Tiller Fred Draper REST AREA Randy Armstrong Allison Armstrong Dana Christian David Wells Sharla Willis Jerry Mitchell Robyn Willmann Curtis McCorsley Bob Frankenﬁeld Ralmadge Butler Pat Rike Veronica Salﬁ

SHOW DATES Full Show Full Show Full Show July 28-Aug. 7 Aug. 8-12 July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 2-7 Aug. 8-12 Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show July 28-Aug. 7 Aug. 8-12 Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show July 28-Aug. 7 Aug. 8-12

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CRAFT Clay Photo Clay Photo Photo Wood Wood Misc. Fiber Jewelry Wood Jewelry Fiber Clay Jewelry Fiber Wood Photo

EXHIBITOR Brent Ragan Janet Axman Susan Clark Jennifer Indicott Michael & Patty Albin Wes Lukota Robert Ervin Gail & Roger Marcengill Uzoma Ezekwudo Bryan Davis Bill Kincaid Lisa Schwartz John Mitchell FESTIVAL OFFICE Michael La Roche Juanita Burton Tonya Mullins Rebecca Sullivan Jimmy Ramsey

SHOW DATES Full Show July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 2-7 Aug. 8-12 July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 2-7 July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 8-12 Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Full Show Aug. 10-12 Weekends Weekends Weekends Weekends

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Displays and Demonstrations

Museum is a non-proﬁt regional art museum and arts education center housed in a historic 1913 former school. It is the only facility of its kind and Virginia's only nationally accredited museum west of Roanoke.

Craft Demonstrations at Fields Penn House Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sundays 1:00- 5:00 p.m. Fields Penn 1860 House Museum Throughout the Festival, members of the Holston Mountain Artisans Cooperative will oﬀer displays and demonstrations of traditional crafts at Fields Penn 1860 House Museum. Watch for demonstrations in wood carving and woodworking, basket makers and chair caning, ﬁber arts, quilting, and more. For a complete schedule, call 276-628-7721 or email holstonmtnarts@gmail.com.

Quilts of Appalachia Friday and Saturday, August 3-4, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 1:00- 5:00 p.m. Quilts of all ages and styles will be gathered from all around the region and displayed at Holston Mountain Artisans Center at 214 Park Street, Abingdon. From August 3rd to August 5th join us to enjoy this collection of quilts oﬀered for display from the public and the members of the Holston Mountain Artisans Cooperative and the Wolf Hills Quilt Guild. Demonstrations of various quilt techniques will be held throughout the weekend. Hours:Call 276-628-7721 or email holstonmtnarts@gmail.com

William King Museum Live Demonstrations Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Behind Fields Penn House on Remsburg Drive William King Museum is doing things diﬀerently at our booth this year! Located behind the Fields Penn House on Remsburg Dr., join us at our booth for live artist demonstrations and children's activities. We'll be posting the artists who will be demonstrating and the details of the children's activities on our website for each day, so be sure to check it out! www.WilliamKingMuseum.org The William King

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Visit Fields Penn 1860 House Museum for craft demonstrations by members of the Holston Mountain Artisans. Brenda McCall is shown here caning a chair.

Antiques Market Show and Sale July 28 through August 5, 2012

New Dates

9 DAYS!

Virginia Highlands Community College I-81 Exit 14 • Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Over 100 Booths under 2 Large Tents Sponsored in part by:

Bevins’ Crane Service, Inc.

July 28 - Aug. 5

$5 Daily, 9-Day Pass $12, Under 12 Free Please No Pets Allowed. Service Animals Permitted. Discover those special, hard-to-find items at this 45,000-square-foot market. For many people, it's the centerpiece of the Festival. Antique lovers spend days browsing through tents filled with an impressive array of fine formal and country furniture, top-end collectibles, folk art, jewelry, accessories, books and primitives. Dealers from all over the US offer fine period furniture, porcelain, sterling silver, quilts, clothing, paintings, rugs, and more. Dealers always restock, so be sure to visit more than once! For more information contact Vickye Hall at 276-608-4744.

2012 Antiques Dealers List Dealer

Abingdon Antiques Andrew Harley Antiques,Ltd Anna's Attic Antique Accessories Antiques of Dallas Bear Crossing Bedford on the Square Betty B's Trash to Treasures In 1932 Robert Blue Heron Antiques Porterfield Cabin Fever Antiques assembled a Cabin on the Hill group of about Charles Upchurch Antiques 20 out-of-work Charlie & Elaine Jones stage actors from New York Collector's Corner Crabtree Antiques and brought Dean Feathers them to southwestern Deherdt Antiques Virginia to Down Memory Lane stage plays in Dreamtiques the old city hall Estate Services building on the E. Strachan barter system. Flea Market Specialties Flow Blue Brothers Foxglove Antiques & Etc. Fran's Fantasies Antiques Freddie King Heritage House Antiques Hickory Mountain Antiques 12 – 2012 Highlander Magazine

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Abingdon APO Elizabethton Johnson City Dallas McIntosh Pittsburgh Wilmington Lexington Saraland Georgetown Mableton Blountville Bushnell Troutville Kingsport Ocala Livingston Blountville Knoxville Coledon Bean Station Lewisville Abingdon Chesapeake Bristol Bland Pittsboro

VA AE TN TN TX FL PA NC SC AL TX GA TN FL VA TN FL TX TN TN ONT TN TX VA VA VA VA NC

Hoot and Nana Antiques Jerry Lee Antiques J & M Finds Lady and the Cowboy Legacy Arts & Antiques LeRoque Lonnie Thigpen Auctions Marilyn Angel M & E Antiques Mister Earle's Curiosities Munday & Munday Nostalgia Shop Old Gray Mare Oma's and Opa's Fun Pam Graham & John Elkins P & S Antiques Rebecca's Secret Garden Rosentiques Sterling Treasures The Cheeky Mare The Linen Lady The Lion and the Lamb 'tiques and Things Trail's End Antiques Trudy's T & T Antiques

Paris Abingdon Drury Granbury Germantown Atlanta Beulaville Willoughby Leesburg West Monroe Benton Kingsport Morristown Gainesville Blue Ridge Lake Worth Drury Bristol Camden Hutto Mt. Airy Fall Branch Abingdon Tazewell Lindale

KY VA MO TX TN GA NC OH FL LA IL TN TN TX VA FL MO TN SC TX MD TN VA VA TX

Dealer list accurate at press time but subject to change.

Early Bird Shopping Saturday, July 28 8:00- 10:00 a.m. Antiques Market Event Tents Virginia Highlands Community College

Admission $20.00 Join us for Early Bird Shopping at the Virginia Highlands Festival Antiques Market on Saturday, July 28th from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served to Early Bird shoppers. Advance tickets may be purchased from the Festival Office, Antiques Market Committee members or at the gate. For more information contact the festival office at 276-623-5266.

SHOP EARLY AND OFTEN FOR BEST SELECTION!

Cameo: Robert Porterfield pictured with Libby Grant at the VHF Antiques Market in 1954.

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2012 Music Series Opening Weekend Dedicated in Memory of

Jimmy Fleenor

Abingdon Market Pavilion

Saturday Free Admission

4:00- 6:00 p.m. – One Good Thing

Sunday

Sponsored in part by:

November 22, 1925 - May 1, 2012

Thank you Jimmy, for the many years of wonderful music you brought to the Festival and the region. You will be missed! Visit www.VaHighlandsFestival.org to view performer videos

Admission $5.00, children under 12 free

1:00- 2:30 p.m. – Box Set 3:00- 4:00 p.m. – One Leg Up 4:00- 5:30 p.m. – Folk Soul Revival One Good Thing Meet One Good Thing, the band that is fanning the smoldering embers of the local music scene by blending R&B, soul, contemporary funk, and rock standards. One Good Thing has emerged as East Tennessee's premier party dance band. The vocal talents of Beth Crisco is combined with the professional sounds of David Cooke (keyboards), Charlie Aesque (bass), Gary Redden (guitar) and John Grayson (drums). The band provides the ultimate groove, which has made One Good Thing a musical ﬁxture at Tri-Cities venues.

Box Set Box Set is the brainchild of four like-minded musicians who came together first as friends, then as band mates. Groove built around the songwriting/guitar of Jeff Blackburn and filled out with obscure tunes from the 60s and 70s folk rock movement. Box Set influences include Leon Russell, Jackson Browne, CSN, Steely Dan, The Beatles, 40s swing bands, 60s folk rock and soul and 70s folk movement. Randy Sword on keyboard has an impressive resume playing with and opening for national acts. Vic Ray's drumming dates back to childhood. Mark Mervis comes from an acoustic background and has spent several years playing bluegrass/newgrass bass. Jeff also hails from an acoustic background and has an eclectic taste in music from James Taylor to Todd Rungren. Joe Hoskin’s hot guitar licks and spot on vocal style is a perfect complement to the laid back groove of these five friends. Together they are Box Set!

One Leg Up Based in Asheville, North Carolina, One Leg Up performs a vibrant mixture of upbeat gypsy jazz, Latin, swing and original jazz compositions. One Leg Up—John Stineman (guitar, vocals), Jim Tanner (Guitar), Zack Page (bass), Mike Guzalak (Clarinet, Sax) and Steve Trismen (violin, vocals)—formed in 2003 as a "String Swing" band in the style of famed French gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Propelled by their excellent self-produced debut recording "Gypsy Blue," they soon won critical acclaim for their "hot club" prowess. Over the years, One Leg Up has broadened its repertoire to include fresh arrangements of Django classics, vocal harmonies, original compositions, and innovative adaptations of classic jazz numbers in the French "hot club" and American "big band" styles. Now more than just a Django band, their latest recording "Pere La Chaise" is a music mix that is danceable and accessible. For more information visit www.myspace.com/onelegup.

Folk Soul Revival Folk Soul Revival is a harmony drenched, boot stomping, rowdy, rootsy Americana band from the Appalachian mountains. With strong songwriting, spot on vocals, earthy instrumentation, and an unreserved honesty, an FSR concert is consistently eventful. FSR have amassed a huge group of loyal and vocal fans... affectionately called “the Congregation.” Folk Soul Revival has shared the stage with such high profile acts as Jason Isbell, Justin Townes Earle, John Cowan, Jesse McReynolds, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Jessica Lea Mayfield... just to name a few. Folk Soul Revival's debut album "Good Enough" was released independently in April of 2009. Their highly anticipated, highly successful follow up studio album "Words Off A Tongue" was released in August of 2010 and is a big sounding, organic production. Produced by Nashville's Chad Brown, the album includes session work from the Wallflower's Fred Eltringham; famed, Grammy nominated, cellist Dave Eggar, and the soulful McCrary Sisters. It has been praised by critics and fans alike, and just recently was named on “No Depression” magazine’s website as being in the Top 15 of 2010. For more information visit www.reverbnation.com/folksoulrevival.

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Photo courtesy of Milligan College

Celebration of the Abingdon Farmers Market Extended Hours: July 28, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Abingdon Farmers Market will have extended hours during the ﬁrst Saturday of the Festival. Discover the bounty of fresh, locally grown produce, meats, eggs and cheeses from this region's lush pastures! The Abingdon Farmers Market has served as a place for farmers, artisans and food producers to sell their wares directly to the community for over a dozen years. Located at the corners of Remsburg Drive and Cummings Street in Abingdon, VA, the market is open year-round. Full Season begins the 3rd Saturday of April, and the following Tuesday.

Admission: $15, Children under 12 free • No reserved seating If you are or have ever been a Jethro Tull fan, you will not want to miss this show! The musicians have faithfully paid great attention not only to the music, but also to the "look" of the band at different times during a career that spans over 40 years! Serving to satisfy the NYC/Long Island area's Jethro Tull fans' cravings since 2004, WARCHILD aims to capture the excitement and memorable live performances of Tull focusing on its first decade of unique musicianship and creativity. During the early 1970s, Jethro Tull went from a progressive blues band to one of the largest concert draws in the world. One of the world's best-selling music artists, the band has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide in a career that has spanned more than forty years. Initially playing blues rock with an experimental flavor, they have also incorporated elements of classical music, folk music, jazz, hard rock and art rock into their music. WARCHILD is perhaps the best Jethro Tull tribute band in the world and folks are in for a real treat when they perform during the 2012 Virginia Highlands Festival! For more about the Tribute Band visit www.warchildlive.com.

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LEGGZ Saturday, July 28, 8:00 p.m. Depot Square, Remsburg Drive

Sponsored in part by:

What is the magic that makes LEGGZ so successful? It is the ability to read any crowd in any situation and engage them in an interactive party they will never forget. LEGGZ plays all of your favorite songs from Today's Hits to Motown & Classic Rock to 70s & 80s Retro. LEGGZ has performed for the NFL's Carolina Panthers, the British Embassy in Washington, DC, as well as Tennessee Titan’s quarterback Kerry Collins' wedding in Kiawah Island, SC. They have opened concerts to rave reviews for such well-known acts as Bon Jovi, Robert Cray and the Doobie Brothers. Their versatility is unmatched. Visit eastcoastentertainment.com/artist/Leggz.html. Visit www.VaHighlandsFestival.org to view performer videos

Scott R. Miller, DDS

Phantom – 20th Anniversary Party Friday, August 10, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Latture Field, West Main Street After a full day of shopping and sightseeing, what better way to kick back and relax than with your favorite sounds from the 60s. Join us for dancing in the street as Phantom takes the stage on Friday, August 10, starting at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy your favorite sounds from the 60s with beach music and "good ole days" fun and rock 'n roll in a laid-back atmosphere. That's just what happens when Baby Boomers come out with their lawn chairs and soda pop. Phantom is a local band with an upscale Deadhead-type following that includes plenty of Generation X-ers.

Jef Interactive Theatre Friday, August 10, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Latture Field and Strolling on Rembsburg Dr. Friday afternoon As a mime, Jef has been around the proverbial barn. Traveling from his home in Lumberton, NC, Jef shares his wacky brand of interactive roving mime/mask theater at many festivals. Currently Jef performs as a mime and mask theater artist in The InterACTive Theater of Jef. He also teaches mime, ensemble techniques and composition through educational residencies. For more information visit www.jefthemime.com.

Robert and Mary Dudley Porterfield at their home in Glade Spring, Virginia. Robert Porterfield offered admittance to the Barter Theatre by letting the local people pay with food goods, hence the name "Barter."

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Abingdon Market Pavilion Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5 Admission: $15 Weekend Pass Saturday $12, Sunday only $8.00, Children under 12 free

Sponsored in part by:

Appalachian Highlanders Parade The Virginia Highlands Festival Celtic Weekend celebrates 12 years. The Appalachian Highlanders will open Saturday's concerts as they parade down Remsburg Drive from the Arts Depot to the Abingdon Market Pavilion.

Arvel Bird

Saturday Lineup: 2:00 p.m. – Arvel Bird 3:30 p.m. – Maidens IV 5:00 p.m. – Runa 6:30 p.m. – Arvel Bird 8:00 p.m. – Brother 9:30 p.m. – Runa Sunday Lineup 11:30 a.m. – Maidens IV 1:00 p.m. – Brother 2:30 p.m. – Arvel Bird 4:00 p.m. – Maidens IV 5:30 p.m. – Brother

A masterful violinist and Native American ﬂutist, Arvel Bird is known around the world for his dramatic connection between Celtic and Native American traditions, stirring up scenes that echo from North American memory. Dubbed "Lord of the Strings" by fans and music critics, his music evokes the soul of North American history and is thoroughly entertaining, but also enlightening and humanizing. In a language and experience that captures the hearts of all audiences, he’s emotional without being condescending, intellectual without being pretentious.

Appalachian Highlanders

with Joe Walsh, John Entwhistle, Linkin Park, and Alicia Keys and are the only independent band to have played the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Fusing signature vocals and guitar with the deep pulse of the didgeridoo, the soaring highs of the bagpipes, and tribal percussion, Brother is wholly original. The band's powerhouse live performances are an energetic celebration, captivating and engaging the audience from the ﬁrst song to the last. Brother is a powerhouse Celtic tribal trio. The band's legendary live shows have reached a whole new level, with soul brothers Angus, Dalbo and Drew ﬁlling the stage with their energy and sound. For more information visit www.brothermusic.com.

Runa

His continuously evolving music is delighting audiences worldwide. His most recent album, “Titanic Centennial: Commemorative Special Edition”, released in January 2012, is a fusion of traditional cultural music in honor of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Although based in Nashville, TN, Bird is permanently on the road, connecting with audiences the old-fashioned way. . . live. . .where Arvel’s emotionally driven performances thrive, igniting concert venues, symphony halls, festivals and more, leaving his audiences inspired, transﬁxed and transformed. For more information visit www.arvelbird.com.

Runa draws on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members and offers a contemporary and refreshing approach to traditional and more recently composed Celtic material. Through their repertoire of both highly energetic and graceful, acoustic melodies, along with their fusion of music from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and the United States, this vocal and instrumental ensemble gives its arrangements of traditional songs and tunes a fresh sound. Runa consists of vocalist Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitarist Fionan de Barra, Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion, and Tomoko Omura of Japan on the fiddle. The band often performs with world-renowned, guest musicians, including Dave Curley on Mandolin & vocals and with Isaac Alderson on the uilleann pipes, flutes, and whistles. The band won several awards at the 2010 Montgomery Buck Music Awards, including Best Entertaining Band, Best Folk Artist, Best Female Vocalist, and Best Album. For more visit www.runamusic.com/.

Brother

Maidens IV

Chances are you’ve seen Brother on NBC's '”ER”, maybe heard their music on the classic “Baraka” soundtrack or UPN's “Twilight Zone.” The band has shared stages

Wholehearted and full of life, Maidens IV delivers high-action Celtic & roots music, mixed with hints of pop, world and the ﬂavor of gypsy jazz. Havilah, Heather, Abigail, and Tabitha formed their all sister Celtic band, Maidens IV nearly 5 years ago. They are based out of Loudonville, Ohio and have toured throughout Central and Northeastern US charming audiences, of every age, into joining the fun of this four sister folk rock Celebration. Band members: Havilah Justice: Violin, Bass, Vocals; Heather (Justice) Mantel: Lead Vocal, Bodhrán, Drums, Piano; Abigail Justice: Viola, Vocals, Djembe; Tabitha Justice: Guitar, Vocals, Bodhrán. www.maidensmusic.com. Visit www.VaHighlandsFestival.org to view performer videos

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Arvel Bird

Brother

Runa

Maidens IV

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Saturday and Sunday, August 11-12 Admission: Weekend Pass $15 Saturday only $10; Sunday only $7.00 Children under 12 free Saturday Lineup: 2:00 p.m. – Harwell Grice Band 3:00 p.m. – Monroeville 4:00 p.m. – Gold Heart Sisters 5:00 p.m. – Harwell Grice Band 6:00 p.m. – Monroeville 7:00 p.m. – Gold Heart Sisters 8:00 p.m. – Volume Five Monroe Jamison was a ﬁxture in Abingdon’s early Bluegrass music scene. Jamison, a full-time lawyer and Bluegrass picker, originated the festival's Bluegrass & Old Time Music Weekend and served as its host until his death. When he died in July 2007, at the much-too-young age of 52, the Festival renamed the event in his honor.

Harwell Grice Band The Harwell Grice Band has been entertaining audiences throughout Virginia, non-stop, since late 2003. Their original Bluegrass and Americana mixed with a large repertoire of traditionals and even a few popular covers result in a very entertaining show. The Harwell Grice Band was formed when four friends: Josh Grice, Matt Hubbard, Gabe Robey and Spencer Young got together back in college and started playing bluegrass. After playing a few times they started writing and performing their own material around Radford University (Virginia). The Harwell Grice Band has since morphed into a talented and versatile group of musicians, sharing the stage with the likes of Larry Keel, Seldom Scene, Tony Rice, Blue Highway and Chatham County Line, to name a few. For more information visit them at www.harwellgriceband.com.

Abingdon Market Pavilion

Sunday Lineup: Noon – Wolfe Brothers 1:00 p.m. – Whitetop Mountain Band 2:00 p.m. – Dale Jett & Hello Stranger 3:00 p.m. – Wolfe Brothers 4:00 p.m. – Whitetop Mountain Band 5:00 p.m. – Dale Jett & Hello Stranger Visit www.VaHighlandsFestival.org to view performer videos

Monroeville Embracing a crossover sound between progressive bluegrass and acoustic country, Monroeville has caught the attention of music lovers on both sides of the tracks and the band is on the fast track to success. The energy, interplay and synchronicity they possess are characteristic of the most seasoned of bands, and their love for music comes across with perfect clarity, absorbing the audience into their experience and generating a genuine bond between listener and performer. Their debut EP, "Monroeville," was released on the newly-created Monroeville Records label on May 18, 2011. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Jim Van Cleve, the project includes songs written by Skip Ewing, and Chris Stapleton, as well as songs written by Monroeville's own Daniel Salyer. "Monroeville" also features a guest appearance by Skip Ewing and a duet with Cia Cherryholmes. Although they are a young band, Monroeville's members have reached signiﬁcant career milestones – four of the young men are Grammy-nominated artists, one is a proliﬁc songwriter for several industry artists, and four have won National instrumental competitions. For more information visit monroevilleband.com.

JAMES E. GRAU., JR., O.D. GAIL J. GRAU, O.D. 669 McBroom St., Suite A Abingdon, VA 24210 Ph (276) 628-1143 Fax (276) 628-9522

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Gold Heart Sisters The Gold Heart Sisters – Analise (mandolin), Jocelyn (guitar), and Shelby (ﬁddle) – are known for both award-winning instrumental ability and accomplished, harmony-laden vocals. The Gold sisters tour extensively since forming in 2005. Highlights include a major international tour of the United Kingdom, performances in 23 U.S. states and multiple appearances in Canada. Gold Heart was also invited to perform as a 1009 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Oﬃcial Showcase Band in Nashville, Tennessee. Projects include Journey to Heaven’s Bright Shore, Never Let Go, and My Sisters and Me, which includes the single “Sister.”

Volume Five Volume Five is an exciting new band – whose members may seem familiar, as each has toured with a national touring band – is blazing its own red-hot trail on the bluegrass scene. This group of talented performers consists of Glen Harrell (fiddle & vocals), Patton Wages (banjo, & vocals), Chris Williamson (bass & vocals), Jesse Daniel (mandolin & vocals). While Volume Five is a traditional band, their soulful singing, dead-on harmonies, and precision picking set them apart from other bands of this style. They have received critical acclaim for their first project, "Down In A Cell," and hope that you will enjoy their efforts on their second project, "Children of the Mountains," which has been climbing up the charts since it was released. For more information visit www.volumefivebg.com.

Wolfe Brothers Although the Wolfe Brothers ﬁrst formed during the mid 1970s, the group re-established their unique old time sound in the early 1990s. Featuring three vocalists, the band's repertoire ranges from rarely heard traditional songs and tunes to their own original material. Founding members Jerry Correll (ﬁddle) and Dale Morris (banjo, guitar) are joined by Casey Hash (guitar, accordion) and Donna Correll (bass). The Wolfe Brothers have played at many venues including Merlefest, the

Carter Fold Festival, Floydfest, the Barter Theatre, and the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival. Bluegrass Unlimited featured an article about the group in their June '04 issue. They all reside in the Grayson County, Virginia, community of Elk Creek. The band has recorded ﬁve projects. Visit http://wolfebrothers.blogspot.com.

Whitetop Mountain Band The Whitetop Mountain Band is a family-based band from the highest mountains of Virginia. Whitetop, Virginia is an area rich in the old time music tradition; this band has deep roots in mountain music. The members have done much to preserve the Whitetop region’s style of old time fiddling and banjo picking and are legendary musicians and teachers of the style. At the same time, Whitetop Mountain Band shows are very versatile and entertaining, containing everything from fiddle/banjo instrumentals to powerful solos and harmony vocals on blues, classic country, honky tonk, traditional bluegrass numbers, old timey ballads, originals, and four-part mountain gospel songs. Shows also include flat foot dancing. The band is well known for its high energy and charisma on stage. For more information visit http://whitetopmountainband.tripod.com.

Dale Jett & Hello Stranger Singer and musician, Dale Jett is a native of Southwest Virginia. He is a third generation member of the legendary Carter Family. The son of Janette Carter, the grandson of A.P.and Sara Carter, his roots have been heavily steeped within the heart of his family's musical heritage. Growing up within the Carter Family, Dale has been inﬂuenced by many musicians and styles of music. His dedication to the preservation of traditional music and his love of Carter Family songs are evident in his performances. Hello Stranger features Dale, wife Teresa Jett (bass), and Oscar Harris (guitar, mandolin and autoharp). They have appeared on Mountain Stage, The Marty Stuart Show, The Grand Ole Opry, and have toured extensively in the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.dalejett.com.

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Gospel Music Concerts The Primitive Quartet and Paul Williams and The Victory Trio Thursday, August 9, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center $12 at the door, children under 12 free Sponsored in part by:

Watauga Chapel Gospel Singing

Visit www.VaHighlandsFestival.org to view performer videos

The Primitive Quartet has been traveling and singing gospel music for many years, and they count it a joy and privilege to spread the gospel through song. The quartet was formed as a result of a fishing trip when the band members sat around the campfire at night and sang. They realized that they had four-part harmony, and from there they started singing at their home church and other local churches. Today they travel approximately fifty thousand miles a year and do about one hundred fifty dates annually. Their music is the traditional mountain shape note style singing accompanied by acoustical instruments including the mandolin, banjo, fiddle, guitars and acoustic bass. For more information visit www.primitivequartet.com. When you see or hear the name Paul Williams and the Victory Trio, the next thought will be of a quality person with a great voice and a smooth mandolin lick, using his talents to lift up the name of Jesus. Bluegrass fans love to hear great gospel tunes; however, if you want to feel bluegrass gospel, then Paul Williams and the Victory Trio are the real deal. The band is comprised of some of the best vocal and musical talent around. Paul Williams plays mandolin and sings high lead and tenor. Jerry Keys plays banjo and sings the bass part on certain material. Susie Keys plays acoustic bass and sings on occasion. Adam Winstead plays rhythm guitar and sings most of the low harmony and sometimes lead. Dan Moneyhun plays lead guitar and sings lead and high harmony. For more information visit their Facebook page.

Primitive Quartet

Watauga Chapel Gospel Singing Sunday, July 29, August 5 and 12, 6:00- 7:30 p.m. Watauga Chapel, Watauga Road, Abingdon Historic Watauga Chapel is a beautiful white church that sits just a few feet away from the spot where the Virginia Creeper Trail crosses Watauga Road near Abingdon, Virginia. Watauga Chapel is aﬃliated with nearby Green Spring Presbyterian Church, another of the many beautiful old churches dotting the landscape of southwestern Virginia. Come join us during the Virginia Highlands Festival for great Gospel singing. For a complete schedule singing at Watauga Chapel contact Robert L. Gillespie at 276-628-3873. Watauga Chapel is located on Watauga Road, State Route 677 between Highway 75 and Highway 58 near the Creeper Trail.

Christian Summer Concert Sponsored in part by:

Matt Maher

the love in between

Paul Williams

and the

Victory Trio

Saturday, August 11, 7:30 p.m.

Media Sponsor:

Highlands Fellowship, Abingdon Campus $10 in advance or $14 at the door Purchase Tickets Online at itickets.com Great music hinges on compelling writing, honest delivery, a refined, unique musical identity. Great leadership hinges on openness, compassion, devotion. Singer-songwriter and worship leader Matt Maher has built his career – his life – on striving to embody those ideals. Matt Maher the songwriter cemented his respected reputation penning songs with Chris Tomlin, Michael W. Smith, Matt Redman, Passion ("Here For You"), Audrey Assad and Jars of Clay. The heart of Matt Maher the worship leader has shown through clearly over years spent teaching, sharing and praying all over the world, including appearances at the Papal Rally in NYC, World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, and extensive touring over the past 5 years with the likes of Michael W. Smith, Leeland, Phil Wickham, Jars of Clay, Third Day, Tenth Avenue North and Mercy Me, bringing him in front of more than three million people. With the release of "The Love in Between," Matt Maher the artist – fully defined, fully formed – steps fully into the foreground. Presented in partnership with Highlands Fellowship Church. Highlands Fellowship is located at 22417 Watauga Road, Abingdon, Virginia. For more information visit mattmahermusic.com/. Tickets can purchased in advance at the Festival office or Lifeway Stores in Johnson City and Kingsport.

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Classical Sunday Concerts

Eugene Jones Sunday, July 29, 2012, 3:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Abingdon United Methodist Church Admission $5.00

Eugene Jones received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in clarinet performance from the New England Conservatory, and upon graduation was awarded a fellowship to the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood. He has performed with the Portland String Quartet, The New England Piano Quartet (Frank Glazer, pianist/ music director), the Boston Pro Arte Quartet (members of the Boston Symphony) and was active in the North Carolina and Virginia Visiting Artist programs. An experienced and personable performer, Eugene is comfortable presenting programs for all age levels and artistic environments. Currently Eugene Jones is the clarinet instructor for East Tennessee State University and a founding member of the Paramount Chamber Players.

Larissa Venzie Sunday, August 5, 3:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church Admission $5.00 Larissa was born and raised in Grayson County, VA. She started her musical journey on the piano at the age of 7 and moved on to join the school band program in ﬁfth grade as a percussionist. Combining her natural talent, curiosity, and drive she was able to devour every musical opportunity the school system had to oﬀer including being granted a position in the Governor's Summer School program for the arts and culminating in earning First Chair in Mallets in the Virginia All State band as a high school senior. Larissa's success continued when she was admitted to the Ithaca College School of Music where she studied percussion under the tutelage of the renowned performer and composer Gordon Stout. Due to her high academic and musical achievements Larissa was inducted into the Phi Kappa Lambda musical honor society. She graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelors Degree in Percussion Performance in 2004 and returned to Ithaca College to earn her Masters Degree in Percussion Performance in 2007. Larissa's performance experience

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includes playing for audiences in Linz, Austria, and Paris, France, during international competitions. In 2007 Larissa won first place in the school-wide Ithaca College Concerto Competition and went on to be featured in the college’s annual Concerto concert. Larissa has enjoyed offering performances to communities in the southwestern Virginia area and has appeared in Independence, Galax, Bluefield, Bristol and Grundy in recent years. She has been invited to perform for Virginia Commission for the Arts events. These include the women's showcase Minds Wide Open for the Arts and Cultural Council for the Twin Counties in Galax, Va in May 2010 and as a solo recitalist in Abingdon Virginia as part of the Virginia Highlands Festival in 2008 and 2010.

James Spirup Sunday, August 12, 3:00- 4:00 p.m. Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church Admission $5.00 A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, James Spirup received his Doctoral of Musical Arts Degree from the University of Michigan in 1997, where he studied organ with the distinguished American concert organist Marilyn Mason. Dr. Spirup's lengthy career as a church musician has carried him to various posts throughout the United States. As an educator he has lectured in Piano Performance, Church Music Studies, and Music Appreciation for Viterbo University, William Tyndale College, and Emory and Henry College. As a performer he has appeared with the Noon Organ Recital Series of Boise, Idaho, the Organ Recital Series for The Basicila of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, the Organ Verspers Recital Series of Washington National Cathedral, and the St Paul's Recital Series of St Paul's Cathedral in Buffalo, NY. In 2001, Dr. Spirup performed with Marilyn Mason and Company as part of The University of Michigan's "Historic Organ Tours" of France. Honoring the retirement of former teacher and mentor, C. Griffith Bratt, Dr. Spirup recorded The Organ Music of C. Griffith Bratt in 1998. He has actively served the American Guild of Organists in an official capacity for many years. Honors and awards include the David McK Williams Memorial Scholarship Award, the Palmer Christian Memorial Scholarship Award, both received from The University of Michigan, as well as a 1985 citation to Outstanding Young Men of America. Dr. Spirup and his wife, Suzanne, make their home in Abingdon,VA, where she teaches choral music for the Washington County Public Schools. This year marks his third appearance with the Virginia Highlands Festival.

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2012 Natural Resources Spend lazy mornings and afternoons exploring our misty Appalachian landscapes, the forested hillsides and sweeping vistas, the pastures ﬁlled with cattle and old barns. Local experts will show you the geological faces of the area, and naturalists will guide you on leisurely walks looking for wild plants and animals. Whether by foot or by bike, get a close-up look at ecology, wildlife habitats and farms.

Sponsored in part by:

Robert and Mary Dudley Porterﬁeld relax at home. Robert was a charter member or former director of several organizations promoting tourism in Virginia, and both he and Mary Dudley were extensively involved in civic projects throughout the region.

Solar Tour Saturday, August 4, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Field Trips Clinch River Guided Kayak Float Saturdays – July 28, August 4 and August 11, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fort Blackmore, Virginia Admission $20 per person, advance registration required by July 25 Presented by Bill Dingus, Clinch Valley Outfitters This trip allows kayakers to see the Clinch River up close and personal. Referred to as "America's Crown Jewel," "one of the last great places," and "the number one place worth protecting" by The Nature Conservancy, the Clinch River offers an excellent recreational floating experience. Clinch Valley Outfitters guides will lead the group down the river, making various stops to discuss ecological resources, environmental issues and historical facts about the Clinch Valley. While riding your CVO kayak, you will have the freedom to explore, float along and talk with friends, or just float along taking in the scenery. There are various styles of sit-on-top kayaks to choose from (while available). This year’s float will begin in scenic Ft. Blackmore, Virginia (approximately an hour’s drive from Abingdon) and travel downstream, passing through The Nature Conservancy’s Pendleton Island Preserve, to Scott County’s Slant River Access. Trip is approximately four hours. Group will meet at Scott County’s Ft. Blackmore River Access. The number of participants is limited to 15 for each trip. The special Highlands Festival rate is $20 per person, which includes kayak, paddle, and life jacket and $15 for persons wanting to join the group who bring their own kayak or canoe. To schedule your trip contact Bill Dingus at 276-479-3316 or email: adventure@ clinchvalleyoutfitters.com. In case of poor river conditions an alternate kayak tour event will be held at Bark Camp Lake. Additional floats may be scheduled if needed.

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Meet at Berry Home Center, 1090 Ole Berry Dr., Abingdon Presented by Nick Safay This free Solar Field Trip is hosted by EcoLogical Energy Systems (EES). The EES Solar Field Trip will start at Berry Home Center, that features an EES 10-kilowatt solar electricity system. Attendees are welcome to leave their cars at Berry's and ride with EES staﬀ in a van to Universal Companies in Abingdon that has an EES 14-kilowatt solar electricity system including a ground mounted system and a solar panel awning. Next, we travel to a residence in Bristol, VA that has an EES 5kilowatt electricity system so attendees can see solar working at a home and enjoy some refreshments. Finally we'll be traveling to Bristol, TN to see an EES 200-kilowatt electricity system, a project in partnership with the City of Bristol on a closed landﬁll. This system is over 42,000 square feet and quite the eye opener! After that, we'll head back to Abingdon. Register by calling 276-614-0901 by August 3.

Mountaintop Stargazing and Starlore Tuesday, August 7, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. Meet to carpool at Route 19N Food Country parking lot Rain dates, August 8 or 9 Registration required by Sunday, August 5, 9:00 p.m. Presented by Dr. Mike Duﬀy of Emory & Henry College and Tom McMullen Have you ever looked up into the summertime evening sky and wondered what constellations are there? Join Dr. Mike Duﬀy of Emory & Henry College and Tom McMullen atop a local mountain as they identify summer constellations. They will also answer astronomy questions and share some of the mythological lore behind the constellations. Being on top of a mountain takes us above the thick, moist, summer air and makes stargazing much clearer! Amateur astronomers with telescopes are certainly welcome to come along but are not scheduled, so bring your own binoculars or telescope if you want to look at the skies up close. Meet to carpool in the Highway 19N Food Country parking lot by 8:15 p.m. on the day that the registration list overseer decides will be suitable for stargazing. This is a way to try to avoid cloudy evenings. If an evening (between Tuesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 9) is forecast to be clear, an announcement will be electronically sent by 5:00 p.m. that day for those who registered and are on the email list. Register by emailing festivalstargazing@yahoo.com with a request to be added to the list. Without this, a participant will not know which night the program will occur!

Nature Walks and Hikes Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk Sunday, July 29, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Meet at Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia, Atkins, VA, SR 615, in the parking lot/picnic shelter Advance registration required by July 25 Presented by Carrie Sparks

Participants for the Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk will join Carrie Sparks as she shares with hikers plants that are used for food and/or medicine.

Maybe there is a free lunch after all! Join us for an Edible/Medicinal plant walk at the Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia in Atkins, VA, on SR 615, 2 miles oﬀ Hwy. 11. Participants should meet at the parking lot/picnic shelter for the museum on SR 615 at 2:00 p.m. Come discover these plants, as we walk on the one-half mile birding trail. We are sure to ﬁnd over 30 plants that can be used as food, tea or medicine. Several "wild" food items and drinks will be prepared for you to sample. Bring a snack and drink. To register in advance, email Carrie Sparks at jim2carrie@embarqmail.com, or call 276-783-2125 by July 25.

Forest Ecology Hike to the Great Channels Thursday, August 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Meet at Hayters Gap Community Center at 9:00 a.m. Pre-registration required by Wednesday, August 1 Presented by Zach Olinger, Virginia Department of Forestry The hike is approximately 5 miles and moderately strenuous over steep and rocky terrain to visit the Great Channels, a fascinating geologic formation atop Clinch Mountain. Pack a lunch, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. The hike will include discussion about the ecology and management of the Channels State Forest. To register or for more information, contact Zach Olinger at 276-236-2322, ext. 103, or email: zachary.olinger@ dof.virginia.gov. Register by August 1. The group is limited to 20. If you cannot attend, please call.

Day Hike at the Channels State Forest and Natural Area Preserve Friday, August 3, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Meet at Hayters Gap Community Center at 9:00 a.m. Pre-registration required by Wednesday, August 1 Presented by Claiborne Woodall, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program The Channels State Forest and Natural Area Preserve is comprised of 4836 acres on Clinch Mountain in Washington and Russell Counties. The property is owned by the Virginia Department of Forestry and contains the “Great Channels,” a unique and fascinating geologic formation comprised of a network of deep sandstone crevices at the top of the mountain. Participants will also have a chance to see rare high-elevation forest communities and have a chance to learn about and discuss the geology and ecology of the area. Participants should be prepared for a moderatelystrenuous 6-mile roundtrip hike that is steep and rocky. We will meet at the Hayters Gap Community Center at 9:00 a.m. and carpool to the mountain. Advanced phone registration is required, and spots ﬁll quickly. Claiborne Woodall, with DCR’s Natural Heritage Program, will lead this 6-mile roundtrip hike. Participants must bring lunch, drinking water, and sturdy hiking boots. You may also want to bring a camera, rain gear, ﬁeld guides, and binoculars. To register call Claiborne Woodall, 276-676-5673 and leave name, phone number, and number of participants before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1. For more information email Claiborne.Woodall@dcr.virginia.gov.

Bird Walk and Talk Saturday, August 4, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Virginia Creeper Trail Meet at the Creeper Trail Trailhead Presented by Randy Smith Meet at the Virginia Creeper trailhead at 7:30 a.m. and take a 2 mile walk up the Creeper Trail and back observing birds in their habitat. Handouts will also be provided about attracting birds to your home/backyard habitat. Bring bird books, binoculars and water.

Appalachian Trail Hike Saturday, August 4, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meet at Damascus Town Park, next to red caboose Presented by Anne Maio

The Great Channels

Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail from Damascus, Virignia, past the TN/VA state line to Backbone Rock: the shortest tunnel in the U.S. The hike is about 7 miles with some uphills and Backbone Rock, the shortest tunnel in the United States. downhills. Wear sturdy footwear. Bring lunch and water. Meet at the red caboose in the Damascus Town Park (about 14 miles east of Abingdon on Hwy. 58). We will leave cars at both ends of the hike. For more information contact Anne Maio of the Mt. Rogers Appalachian Trail Club at 276-475-3065, or email: trailsamkm@aol.com. continued . . .

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Natural Resources continued

Walk in the Well Fields with Carrie Sparks Sunday, August 12, 2:00 p.m. Helen Williams Barbrow Interpretative Trail, Saltville, VA Virginia Highlands Program Partner: Museum of the Middle Appalachians Join Master Naturalist and plant enthusiast Carrie Sparks and Saltville historian Tom Totten for a walk through Saltville’s unique wetlands. The Well Fields, which is the site of extraction wells of the salt industry, is host to a large variety of native and introduced plants. Due to seepage of salt from the old wells, the shallow ponds, which are fed by fresh water from the Palmer Spring, are saline enough in some locations to support salt-water plant species. The walk follows the 0.6 mile long Helen Williams Barbrow Interpretative Trail along the Due to seepage of salt from the old wells, the shallow ponds, north shore of the ponds. The which are fed by fresh water from the Palmer Spring, are saline walk passes by paleontological enough in some locations to support salt-water plant species. research sites, salt well locations of the past, and interpretative markers. Tom Totten will provide geologic, industrial, and historical information about the area. The HWB Interpretative Trail connects with the Salt Trail going to Glade Spring or back into downtown Saltville. The paved Interpretative Trail is level and fully accessible by wheel chairs. Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, camera, and bug spray are suggested. Participants will meet at the trailhead at the edge of the pond behind the Food Country parking lot on Palmer Avenue. For more information, call the Museum of the Middle Appalachians in Saltville at 276-496-3633 or 276-783-2125.

From Field to Table Abingdon Farmers Market Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Abingdon Market Pavilion 100 Remsburg Drive, Abingdon Visit Southwest Virginia's oldest farmers' market and enjoy a wonderful array of locally-grown fruits and vegetables, honey, baked goods, eggs, meats, certiﬁed organic produce, handcrafted items, cut ﬂowers and delicious prepared foods to enjoy right on the spot! There may be music, chef demonstrations or kids' activities going on as well. Visit www.abingdonfarmersmarket.net or call Sara Cardinale at 276-698-1434.

Harvest Table Farm Tour Saturday, July 28, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 28413 Smyth Chapel Road, Meadowview Presented by Chef Philip Newton The Harvest Table, a local foods restaurant, created its own farm to supply the closest and freshest possible ingredients to its menu. On four rolling acres (less than three miles from the restaurant) the farm grows a wide array of annual crops with special attention on the kitchen's high demand items such as onions, garlic, potatoes, mixed greens and root vegetaHarvest Table Farm bles. To extend the growing season, the farm uses hoop houses for year-round harvest of cold-hardy crops and also cans and dehydrates vegetables for continuous restaurant supply. The farm practices organic growing techniques and is available for tours and demonstrations throughout the year. This will be a walking tour of the farm. Samples of fresh produce and light entrees prepared by the Harvest Table Restaurant will be provided. The tour is free. We will meet at the Meadowview Farmers Guild in downtown Meadowview, Va., and drive to the farm from there at 1:30 p.m. Directions to the farm are available at the Meadowview Farmers Guild. For more information email palmsanders@yahoo.com.

From Field to Table: A Summer Harvest Celebration Monday, July 30, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Harvest Table Restaurant, Downtown Meadowview, VA Admission $30.00, Advance Registration Required Presented by Chef Philip Newton We all know that fresh, local food tastes best, so it follows that a restaurant that uses primarily fresh, local ingredients on its menu will "wow" the senses. This is precisely the thinking behind the Harvest Table Restaurant – an innovative (and delicious) dining experience in nearby Meadowview, Virginia. Chef Philip Newton has agreed to host this special meal that features meats and vegetables and fruits from nearby farms (many of them organic) and a few words from the mouths of several of the farmers themselves about what it means to be a part of a locally based food system. As always, at the Harvest Table, the food will speak for itself! This is always a popular event, so call and make your reservation early – space will ﬁll up fast! There will be one seating at 6:00 p.m. and room for only 50 diners. Call Appalachian Sustainable Development at 276-623-1121 to reserve a spot, and be sure to specify how many folks are in your party.

A Stroll Through the Vineyard: A Wine Tour Sunday, August 5, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Abingdon Vineyard and Winery, 20530 Alvarado Road, Abingdon Join us for a stroll through the vineyard, a taste of wine, and purchase a bottle or glass of vineyard wine to go with your picnic lunch. Meet at 10:00 a.m.,

HERITAGE HALLMARK SHOP 384 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE ABINGDON, VA 24210 (276) 628-5722 MON.-SAT. 10-9, SUN. 1-6

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Sunday, August 5, at Abingdon Vineyard and Winery, 20530 Alvarado Road, Abingdon. The 1-1/2 mile stroll through the vineyard will acquaint you with some of the diﬀerent grape varietals, and will be followed by a tour of the winery production facilities and then a wine sampling in the tasting room at noon (the tasting room opens at noon). Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it on the beautiful grounds. Email Judith Foster at jf@netscape.com for more information. There is no need to register for this event.

Workshops and Demonstrations Stream Pollution Workshop Friday, August 3, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. White's Mill, Abingdon Advance registration required by Friday, July 31, Limit 20 Rain date Friday, August 10 Presented by Monica Appleby and April Grace, Upper Tennessee River Roundtable A hot August day is the perfect time to kick oﬀ your shoes and get your feet wet while searching for tiny bugs that make their homes in stream beds. Upper Tennessee River Roundtable invites kids, parents and teachers to a stream pollution workshop where they will discover which bugs are indicators of healthy streams. Monica Appleby of Abingdon, a Roundtable volunteer, will show participants how to catch and identify micro and macro invertebrates, or the tiny bugs, that live in streams. Aquatic invertebrates are pollution sensitive, so the types of bugs found in the water tell us how healthy the stream is. Water quality is important because the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable’s mission is for the rivers to be clean enough to be ﬁshable and swimable. The Upper Tennessee River basin in Virginia spreads from Lee County

toward Wytheville. The stream pollution workshop will also feature a hands-on activity about water pollution. April Grace, who is an environmental educator on loan to the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable from the Raymon Grace Foundation, will lead this activity. The workshop will take place at Toole's Creek at Historic White's Mill, which is located on White's Mill Road in Abingdon. Rain date will be Friday, August 10, at the same time and location. To take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Carol Doss, Roundtable Coordinator, at 276- 628-1600, by July 31. Workshop is limited to 20. For more information about the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable visit the organization's website at www.uppertnriver.org.

Fly Fishing Opportunities – SW VA and NE TN Essential Equipment and Tackle, Fly Tying Patterns Wednesday, August 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Washington County Public Library Advance registration required by August 8 Presented by Bruce Wankel, Virginia Creeper Fly Shop Bruce Wankel will present a slide presentation and lecture, review of essential equipment, tackle and demonstrations in knot tying and fly pattern selection and fly tying. Wankel, a local fly fishing guide and owner of the Virginia Creeper Fly Shop, will begin the program with a short slide presentation outlining the excellent year-round fly fishing opportunities in our region. He will review and discuss the essential equipment, fishing lines and knots used in fly fishing and appropriate outerwear. Attendees will learn to identify some of our area's common aquatic and terrestrial insects in the trout's diet, and to recognize look-alike imitation trout flies. Attendees may assist with tying a fly pattern. The program will conclude with a brief casting demonstration. Advance registration required by Wednesday, August 8. Register by calling Jim Cowan at 276–628–5905.

Fly Fishing Aquatic Entomology Fly Casting Methods Demo Thursday, August 9, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Meet at Virginia Creeper Fly Shop I–81 Exit 19, 16501 Jeb Stuart Hwy. Advance registration required by August 8 Presented by Bruce Wankel, Virginia Creeper Fly Shop

Participants of the Stream Pollution Workshop will learn how to identify micro and macro invertebrates that live in our streams. These tiny bugs are pollution sensitive and are indicators of healthy streams

Participants will meet at the Virginia Creeper Fly Shop at 8:30 a.m. From there we will carpool to a nearby trout stream to learn about aquatic entomology, the natural live insects that are on the trout’s menu. We will collect samples of aquatic insects and compare them to some of our favorite continued . . .

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Natural Resources continued artificial fly patterns. The program will conclude with a demonstration of some of the more useful fly casting methods used in a trout stream. The Virginia Creeper Fly Shop is located off exit 19, onto Route 58 E., 1/2 mile on the left. 16501 Jeb Stuart Hwy., 276-628-3826. Advance registration required by Wednesday, August 8, by calling Jim Cowan at 276–628–5905.

Beyond the Solar System Friday, August 10, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Creed–Fulton Observatory at Emory & Henry College Advanced registration required by Wednesday, August 8, Limit 15 Deep space viewing will be on tap at the CreedCreed–Fulton Observatory Fulton Observatory at Emory & Henry College. Dr. James Warden, chair of the Physics Department, will guide you on a tour of the vast spaces beyond our atmosphere. The Meade 16-inch telescope provides a sharp view of planets and deep sky objects from this historic observatory. If skies are cloudy an indoor planetarium lecture will be held. To register call Dr. Warden's oﬃce at 276-944-6201 and register with the secretary.

year since 1997 when he turned 65. During his 1,785 trips from Abingdon to Whitetop he has encountered thousands of people and holds the oﬃcial title of "Trail Ambassador." Lawrence is a lifetime member of the Virginia Creeper Trail Club and has served on the organization's board of directors for many years. During the Festival, you are invited to ride with "The Legend" and fellow members of the Virginia Creeper Trail Club. Weather permitting, the ride will begin at the Abingdon Trailhead at 8:00 a.m., proceed to Damascus and depart there at 10:00 a.m., arriving at Whitetop Station around noon for lunch, and head back down the trail at 12:30 p.m. Participants may shorten the mileage by joining or leaving the group at diﬀerent locations along the trail. The pace will be moderate with plenty of breaks so folks can talk to Lawrence and other participants. Bring your own bike or rent one in Abingdon or Damascus. Wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring water, food and additional support (e.g., tire repair kit). For more information email virginiacreepertrailclub@ gmail.com or visit www.vacreepertrail.org/lawrence-legend-dye.

Lectures New Zealand: Clean and Friendly Thursday, August 2, 7:00 p.m. Abingdon United Methodist Church Presented by Judith Foster New Zealand is a country of volcanoes, earthquakes, hobbits and kiwis – and a people who pay attention to the environment. Their commitment to restore their native heritage inspires and encourages others. A February 2012 trip is presented by Judith Foster at Abingdon United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main Street, Abingdon at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 2.

Bike Riding "Lawrence the Legend" Creeper Trail Ride Saturday, July 28 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Virginia Creeper Trail Meet at the Abingdon Trailhead at 8:00 a.m. Presented by Lawrence Dye The Legend of the Creeper Trail is Lawrence Dye. He is 80 years old and has ridden over 165,000 miles on the trail! That's equivalent to six and one half trips around the earth. Lawrence began riding the trail in 1990 and has averaged 10,000 miles per

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2012 VHF Signature Art and Artist “Our Porterfield” by John Dickens Each year, the Virginia Highlands Festival commissions an artist to create an original, signature piece to represent the Festival and its theme. The 2012 Festival theme is "Carved From Our Past." Our signature artist is John Dickens of Abingdon, Va. Dickens is a member of the Holston Mountain Artisans collective and a member of Southern Highlands Guild. He has been carving for over 48 years. His carving for the Festival features Festival and Barter Theatre founder, Robert Porterfield, holding a "Ham for Hamlet" in one hand and a sack of corn in the other. Although this particular subject matter is human, Dickens' favorite carving subjects are the local songbirds he attracts to his backyard feeder along with animals and country people. “Each time I do an animal I want to do it in a different pose so I can learn more about its anatomy and how it moves and behaves. I try to portray animals and people as realistically as I can. I have backpacked and canoed all over SW Virginia and love watching birds and animals. I want my work to show the true nature of the animal I am portraying,” says Dickens. “My carving patterns are my own. I have sketched pigs while dodging the old sow, put road kill in the freezer to kill the fleas before sketching, and studied all kinds of birds such as owls and hawks that had suffered fatal accidents. “ Basswood, common to southwest Virginia, is Dickens' carving wood of choice. When he became serious about the carving he started cutting the trees, splitting them into blocks and then squaring them up on the table saw. "Occasionally I still will cut a tree and go through the old process but now I am more likely to buy the wood from loggers," he said. Once he has a block of basswood ready for carving, he transfers the pattern on the block and cuts it out with a coping saw or band saw. Most of his carving is done with an ordinary pocketknife or simple wood gouge. He prefers to paint birds so they look more like the actual birds. Painting is done with acrylic paint and the carving is mounted on a natural looking piece of driftwood. He will often leave animals or caricatures of people unpainted and finish them with a coating linseed oil and beeswax.

Signature Artist Meet and Greet Saturdays, July 28, August 4 and 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Festival Information Booth #86, Remsburg Drive

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2012 Signature Artist John Dickens After a stint in the Army, John Dickens ﬁnished college with a degree in Industrial Arts. Over the years he has made banjos and dulcimers, done blacksmith work, made furniture, guitars, wooden horse drawn sledges during hard winters, butter churns and wooden buckets and built houses as well as teaching Industrial Arts for 30 years. Nearly all of the work he has done has been decorated with carvings of animals and birds.”I love to do a carving that is the absolute best I can do and will be appreciated as much 100 years from now as it is presently,” he says.

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Sites indicated on map: 4HC 4-H Center ABC Abingdon Baptist Church ACVB Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau AD Arts Depot (Bus Stop) AMP Abingdon Market Pavilion AHS Abingdon High School AM Antiques Market (Parking/Bus Stop) APS Abingdon Police Station parking lot AUMC Abingdon United Methodist Church BII Barter Stage II BT Barter Theatre CAPO Capo’s Music Store CKCC Christ the King Catholic Church CTF Colonial Trade Faire DEQ Department of Environmental Quality FC FI FO FPH HMAC HSWC HW JHRC ORSM RP SC SMV SM SSC STEC SVHEC

Food Country Festival Information Festival Oﬃce Fields-Penn House Holston Mountain Artisans Center Historical Society of Washington County Heartwood – SW Virginia's Artisan Gateway Jubilee House Retreat Center One-Room Duncanville School Museum Rose’s (Parking/Bus Stop) Senior Center Stone Mill Village Shopping Center Star Museum Sinking Spring Cemetery St. Thomas Episcopal Church Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

United States Postal Service Virginia Creeper Fly Shop Virginia Creeper Trail Virginia Highlands Community College Wild Flour Bakery Washington County Chamber of Commerce Washington County Fairgrounds Washington County Public Library William King Museum White’s Mill Youth Tent Zazzy’z Bookstore & Coﬀeehouse Sites not included on map: DTP Damascus Town Park (I-81 N, Exit 19, east on US 58)

USPS VCFS VCT VHCC WB WCCC WCF WCPL WKM WM YT ZBC

MMA

HGCC

EHC HF

Emory & Henry College (I-81 N, Exit 26) Highlands Fellowship (I-81 Exit 17, Rte 75 south, left on Watauga Rd) Hayter’s Gap Community Center (White’s Mill Rd [Rte 692] to Rich Valley Rd [Rte 700], left on Hayter’s Gap Rd [Rte 80], 3 miles to Center) Museum of the Middle Appalachians Saltville, VA (I-81 N, Exit 35, 8 miles north on Rte 107) Watauga Chapel (I-81 Exit 17, Rte 75 south, left on Watauga Rd, 3 miles)

2012 Calendar of Events Tickets

Festival Town Map

Unless otherwise indicated, events are free. Tickets for other events are available at the door or as indicated. Tickets for events at Barter Theatre are available by calling 276-628-3991, or online at www.bartertheatre.com. Schedule subject to change without notice.

Oﬃcial Corporate Sponsor:

Antiques Market Show Sale Saturday, July 28 - August 5, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Highlands Community College $5 Daily, under 12 free 9-day Festival Passes $12 (available from Antiques Committee, Festival Oﬃce, or at gate)

Juried Arts Crafts Show Daily: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Remsburg Drive

Juried Fine Art Show Arts Depot (Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Sunday 1:00- 5:00 p.m.)

Juried Youth Art Show William King Museum (Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Sunday 1:00- 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Juried Photography Show Daily, Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00- 6:00 p.m. Photography Tent, Remsburg Drive

Concurrent Events Festival Stamp Cancellation United States Post Oﬃce (Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) Historic White’s Mill (Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Tours, White’s Mill Mercantile, Nature Trail; donations welcome. William King Museum Gallery Tours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Historic Parks Mill & Grounds (Daily 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum (Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Book Sale: Washington County Public Library Saturday, July 28 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 29 - Friday, Aug. 3 - 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Aug. 5 - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (bag sale)

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GENERAL INFORMATION Event locations are shown on the Town Map (see page 33).

Parking & Transportation Free shuttles to Festival sites and to Abingdon’s Historic District from I-81, Exit 14 (Antiques Market) and I-81, Exit 19 (Roses parking lot). Ample parking available.

Information & Souvenir Booth Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arts and Crafts Booth 85. Information on the Festival, Abingdon and the surrounding area. Festival souvenirs include T-shirts, posters, postcards, and more. Lost & Found.

Tickets Unless otherwise indicated, events are free. Tickets for events at Barter Theatre are available by calling 276-628-3991, (www.bartertheatre.com). Tickets for other events are available at the door or as indicated.

Accessibility To make special arrangements or to learn more about bus or wheelchair access, call 276-623-5266.

Teacher Licensure Recertiﬁcation Events marked with ABC may be eligible. Teachers should get approval from school systems.

+ FIRST AID Johnston Memorial Hospital will provide a ﬁrst aid station at the Antiques Market and the Juried Arts & Crafts Show.

Information About Abingdon Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau 276-676-2282 • Toll Free: 888-489-4230 Washington County Chamber of Commerce 276-628-8141

Festival Information 276-623-5266

www.VaHighlandsFestival.org

Pre-Festival Events Start Date 21-Jul 22-Jul 24-28 Jul 24-Jul 24-Jul 27-Jul 27-Jul 27-Jul 27-Jul

Start 2:00pm 2:00pm 9:00am 7:30pm 10:00pm 10:00am 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

End 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 10:00pm 12:00am 6:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm

Title Youth Art Show Take-In Youth Art Show Take-In Juried Fine Arts Workshop Patrons' Event Patrons' Event Reception Old Glade Antique Tractor Assn. 5th Annual Tractor Show Friends of the Library Book Sale Capo's Singer-Songwriter Night Juried Fine Arts Lecture & Reception

Location William King Museum William King Museum Arts Depot Barter Theatre TBD Fairview Homestead Washington County Public Library Capo's Music Store Arts Depot

Committee Youth Art Youth Art Fine Arts Patrons Patrons Program Partners Program Partners Related Events Fine Arts

Saturday, July 28 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul 28-Jul

7:00am 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm

2:00pm 10:00am 4:00pm 9:45am 2:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 11:00am 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 4:30pm 12:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 10:20pm

Abingdon Farmers Market Antiques Market Early Bird Shopping Lawrence the Legend Creeper Trail Ride Sinking Springs Cemetery Tours Locomotive M-433 Clinch River Guided Kayak Float Friends of the Library Book Sale Portraits by Aline Civil War Encampment Team Kirkwood Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Antiques Market Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Old Glade Antique Tractor Assn. 5th Annual Tractor Show Special Programming Throughout the Festival Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Capo's Storytime: "When I Was Young in the Mountains" The Battle of King's Mountain Designer Showhouse Faculty Biennial Team Kirkwood Living in the Back Country Gallery Exhibits Harvest Table Farm Tour Tours at Two Team Kirkwood One Good Thing Band Walking History Tours Street Dance Party: Leggz

Abingdon Events Pavillion VHCC Grounds Creeper Trail Trailhead Sinking Springs Cemetery Creeper Trail Trailhead Departs from Fort Blackmore River Access Washington County Public Library Youth Tent Barter Green Youth Tent Arts Depot White's Mill VHCC Grounds Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fairview Homestead Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Capo's Music Store Muster Grounds ABC 131 E. Main St. 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Youth Tent ABC Muster Grounds William King Museum Harvest Table Farm William King Museum Youth Tent Abingdon Events Pavillion Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall In front of the Historical Society

Natural Resources Antiques Natural Resources Program Partners Local History Natural Resources Program Partners Youth Local History Youth Fine Arts Local History Antiques Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Program Partners Local History Related Events Local History Program Partners Program Partners Youth Local History Program Partners Natural Resources Fine Arts Youth Music Local History Street Party

Portraits by Aline Civil War Encampment Team Kirkwood Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Antiques Market Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival The Battle of King's Mountain Designer Showhouse Faculty Biennial Friends of the Library Book Sale Team Kirkwood Living in the Back Country

Youth Tent Barter Green Youth Tent Arts Depot White's Mill VHCC Grounds Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum ABC Muster Grounds 131 E. Main St. 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Washington County Public Library Youth Tent ABC Muster Grounds

Youth Local History Youth Fine Arts Local History Antiques Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Local History Program Partners Program Partners Program Partners Youth Local History

Sunday, July 29 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul

9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm

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Sunday, July 29 continued 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul

1:00pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

5:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 5:30pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 7:30pm 9:30pm

Gallery Exhibits Box Set Harvest Table Farm Tour Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Tours at Two Youth Art Opening Reception Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk Classical Concert: Eugene Jones One Leg Up Old Time Banjo and Flatfoot Workshop Team Kirkwood Folk Soul Revival Watauga Gospel Singing Walking History Tours Richard Leigh

William King Museum Abingdon Events Pavillion Harvest Table Farm Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School William King Museum William King Museum ABC Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia Abingdon United Methodist Church Abingdon Events Pavillion Capo's Music Store Youth Tent Abingdon Events Pavillion Watauga Chapel Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Barter Theatre

Program Partners Music Natural Resources Local History Fine Arts Youth Art Natural Resources Music Music Related Events Youth Music Music Local History Performing Arts

Creative Writing Days Portraits by Aline Juried Fine Arts Show Gallery Exhibits Antiques Market Arts & Crafts Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival The Battle of King's Mountain Faculty Biennial Friends of the Library Book Sale Living in the Back Country Tours at Two Santa on Summer Vacation From Field to Table: A Summer Harvest Celebration An Evening With… Year of the Uke

ABC Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Creative Writing Youth Fine Arts Program Partners Antiques Arts & Crafts Local History Program Partners Program Partners Local History Program Partners Program Partners Local History Fine Arts Youth Natural Resources Creative Writing Related Events

Monday, July 30 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul 30-Jul

8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 3:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:00pm

Youth Tent Arts Depot William King Museum VHCC Grounds Remsburg Drive Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum ABC Muster Grounds 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Washington County Public Library ABC Muster Grounds William King Museum Youth Tent Harvest Table Restaurant Heartwood Capo's Music Store

Tuesday, July 31 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul 31-Jul

8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm

5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 9:00pm

Creative Writing Days Portraits by Aline Gallery Exhibits Juried Fine Arts Show Antiques Market Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival Art Talks with Ed Chitwood Library Storytime The Battle of King's Mountain Faculty Biennial Friends of the Library Book Sale Living in the Back Country Tours at Two Santa on Summer Vacation Wild Flower Art Show Youth Workshops Be Part of William King Abingdon Farmers Market Walking History Tours Local Luthier Night

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ABC Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Youth Tent William King Museum Arts Depot VHCC Grounds Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Arts Depot Youth Tent ABC Muster Grounds 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Washington County Public Library ABC Muster Grounds William King Museum Youth Tent Wild Flower Bakery Youth Tent William King Museum Booth Abingdon Events Pavillion Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Capo's Music Store

Creative Writing Youth Program Partners Fine Arts Antiques Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Fine Arts Youth Local History Program Partners Program Partners Local History Fine Arts Youth Related Events Youth Program Partners Natural Resources Local History Related Events

Wednesday, August 1 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug

9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm

8:30pm

Portraits by Aline Youth Tent Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Juried Fine Arts Show Arts Depot Historic White's Mill and Mercantile White's Mill Antiques Market VHCC Grounds Arts & Crafts Remsburg Drive William King Museum Art Activities Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Special Programming Throughout the Festival Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum St. Thomas Luncheon St. Thomas Episcopal Church Accessorizing Your Home Designer Showhouse, 131 E. Main St. The Battle of King's Mountain ABC Muster Grounds Friends of the Library Book Sale Washington County Public Library Faculty Biennial 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Living in the Back Country ABC Muster Grounds Tours at Two William King Museum Walking History Tours Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall It's Apocalyptic! Mountain Gospel Music as an Anchor Against Capo's Music Store the Tide of Assimilation

Youth Program Partners Fine Arts Local History Antiques Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Program Partners Program Partners Local History Program Partners Program Partners Local History Fine Arts Local History Related Events

Thursday, August 2 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug 2-Aug

9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 9:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 9:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm

Forest Ecology Hike to the Channels Portraits by Aline Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Antiques Market Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival Gallery Exhibits Art Talks with Ed Chitwood The Battle of King's Mountain Designer Showhouse Friends of the Library Book Sale Faculty Biennial Living in the Back Country Youth Workshops Tours at Two Twilight Kitchen Tour Panoramic Gallery Opening Reception Walking History Tours New Zealand Clean and Friendly Finding Franklin and Other Ghostly Mysteries

ABC Hayters Gap Community Center Youth Tent Arts Depot White's Mill VHCC Grounds Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum William King Museum Arts Depot ABC Muster Grounds 131 E. Main St. Washington County Public Library 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College ABC Muster Grounds Youth Tent William King Museum Departs Abingdon High School Stadium William King Museum Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Abingdon United Methodist Church Capo's Music Store

Natural Resources Youth Fine Arts Local History Antiques Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Program Partners Fine Arts Local History Program Partners Program Partners Program Partners Local History Youth Fine Arts Home & Garden Program Partners Local History Natural Resources Related Events

Day Hike at the Channels State Forest Portraits by Aline Stream Pollution Workshop Our Town Abingdon: Daytime Tri-Cities Live Taping Gallery Exhibits Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Quilts of Appalachia Antiques Market Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival Kitchen Tour The Battle of King's Mountain Designer Showhouse Faculty Biennial

Hayters Gap Community Center Youth Tent ABC White's Mill Heartwood William King Museum Arts Depot White's Mill Holston Mountain Artisans Shop VHCC Grounds Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Departs Abingdon High School Stadium ABC Muster Grounds 131 E. Main St. 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College

Natural Resources Youth Natural Resources Program Partners Program Partners Fine Arts Local History Program Partners Antiques Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Home & Garden Local History Program Partners Program Partners

Friday, August 3 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug

9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm

4:00pm 5:00pm 11:30am 12:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm

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Friday, August 3 continued 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug 3-Aug

12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

5:00pm 4:00pm 8:00pm 9:30pm

Friends of the Library Book Sale Living in the Back Country Tours at Two Harmonic Highways: Exploring Virginia's Crooked Road Warchild: Jethro Tull Tribute Show

Washington County Public Library

ABC Muster Grounds William King Museum Capo's Music Store Abingdon Events Pavillion

Program Partners Local History Fine Arts Related Events Music

Saturday, August 4 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug

7:00am 7:30am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm

12:00pm 9:30am 9:45am 2:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 12:00pm 11:00am 6:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 4:30pm 12:00pm 12:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 1:30pm

Abingdon Farmers Market Bird Walk and Talk Sinking Springs Cemetery Tours Clinch River Guided Kayak Float Appalachian Trail Hike: VA/TN State Line & Back Bone Rock Portraits by Aline Friends of the Library Book Sale Log Cabin Tours Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales William King Museum Art Activities Manasi's Art: "Hennafyme" Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Quilts of Appalachia Antiques Market Special Programming Throughout the Festival Arts & Crafts Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Kazim Temple All-Shrine Parade Capo's Storytime: "A is for Appalachia" The Battle of King's Mountain Designer Showhouse Faculty Biennial Appalachian Highlanders

4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug 4-Aug

1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:30pm

2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 3:00pm

Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Living in the Back Country Gallery Exhibits Harvest Table Farm Tour Tours at Two Arvel Bird Maidens IV Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Photography Awards Reception Mountain Girl Press Reading and Signing Runa Arvel Bird Walking History Tours Abingdon Main Street 5k Race Brother Runa

3:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 9:30pm 9:00pm 10:30pm

Abingdon Events Pavillion Creeper Trail Trailhead Sinking Springs Cemetery Departs from Fort Blackmore River Access ABC Departs from the Red Caboose, Damascus Town Park Youth Tent Washington County Public Library Departs Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings Cabin Youth Tent Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Youth Tent Arts Depot White's Mill Holston Mountain Artisans Shop VHCC Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Remsburg Drive Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Main Street Capo's Music Store ABC Muster Grounds 131 E. Main St. 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Parade on Remsburg Drive from Arts Depot to Abingdon Events Pavillion Youth Tent ABC Muster Grounds William King Museum Harvest Table Farm William King Museum Abingdon Events Pavillion Abingdon Events Pavillion Youth Tent Photography Tent Capo's Music Store Abingdon Events Pavillion Abingdon Events Pavillion Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Depot Square Abingdon Events Pavillion Abingdon Events Pavillion

Natural Resources Natural Resources Program Partners Natural Resources Natural Resources Youth Program Partners Local History Youth Program Partners Youth Fine Arts Local History Program Partners Antiques Program Partners Arts & Crafts Local History Program Partners Related Events Local History Program Partners Program Partners Music Youth Local History Program Partners Natural Resources Fine Arts Music Music Youth Photography Related Events Music Music Local History Program Partners Music Music

Departs Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings Cabin Youth Tent Abingdon Vineyard & Winery Youth Tent Arts Depot White's Mill VHCC Grounds Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum

Local History Youth Natural Resources Youth Fine Arts Local History Antiques Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners

Sunday, August 5 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug

8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am

5:00pm 5:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm

Log Cabin Tours Portraits by Aline A Stroll Through the Vineyard Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Antiques Market Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival

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Sunday, August 5 continued 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug 5-Aug

11:00am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

5:00pm 5:00pm 12:30pm 5:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 10:00pm

The Battle of King's Mountain Designer Showhouse Maidens IV Faculty Biennial Brother Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Living in the Back Country Gallery Exhibits Quilts of Appalachia Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Tours at Two Log Cabin Tours Friends of the Library Book Sale Arvel Bird Larissa Venzie Black's Fort Chapter NSDAR Dedication Maidens IV Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales Brother Watauga Gospel Singing Walking History Tours Beauty Shop Stories

ABC Muster Grounds 131 E. Main St. Abingdon Events Pavillion 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Abingdon Events Pavillion Youth Tent ABC Muster Grounds William King Museum Holston Mountain Artisans Shop Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School William King Museum Departs Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings Cabin Washington County Public Library Abingdon Events Pavillion Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church Muster Grounds Abingdon Events Pavillion Youth Tent Abingdon Events Pavillion Watauga Chapel Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Barter Theatre

Local History Program Partners Music Program Partners Music Youth Local History Program Partners Program Partners Local History Fine Arts Local History Program Partners Music Music Local History Music Youth Music Music Local History Performing Arts

Youth Tent Arts Depot William King Museum Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School ABC Muster Grounds 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Muster Grounds ABC William King Museum Heartwood Barter Theatre

Youth Fine Arts Program Partners Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Local History Local History Program Partners Local History Fine Arts Home & Garden Performing Arts

Youth Tent William King Museum Arts Depot Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Arts Depot ABC Muster Grounds 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College ABC Muster Grounds William King Museum Youth Tent William King Museum Booth Abingdon Events Pavillion Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Food Country parking lot

Youth Program Partners Fine Arts Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Fine Arts Local History Program Partners Local History Fine Arts Youth Program Partners Natural Resources Local History Natural Resources

Monday, August 6 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug 6-Aug

9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 6:00pm 7:30pm

5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm

Portraits by Aline Juried Fine Arts Show Gallery Exhibits Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse The Battle of King's Mountain Faculty Biennial Living in the Back Country Tours at Two Wine Tasting Post Comedy Theatre

Tuesday, August 7 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug 7-Aug

9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm

5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 11:00pm

Portraits by Aline Gallery Exhibits Juried Fine Arts Show Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival Art Talks with Ed Chitwood The Battle of King's Mountain Faculty Biennial Living in the Back Country Tours at Two Youth Workshops Big Messy Art! Abingdon Farmers Market Walking History Tours Mountaintop Stargazing and Starlore

Wednesday, August 8 8-Aug 8-Aug

9:00am 10:00am

5:00pm

Portraits by Aline Walking History Tours

Youth Tent Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall

Youth Local History

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Wednesday, August 8 continued 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug

10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm

8-Aug

7:00pm

5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 2:00pm 1:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm

Gallery Exhibits Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival Forecasting Color Trends St. Thomas Luncheon The Battle of King's Mountain Faculty Biennial Living in the Back Country Tours at Two Joseph Young Magic Show Abingdon's Got Talent Fly Fishing Opportunities--Essential Equipment and Tackle, Fly Tying Patterns Walking History Tours

William King Museum Arts Depot White's Mill Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Designer Showhouse, 131 E. Main St. St. Thomas Episcopal Church ABC Muster Grounds 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Muster Grounds ABC William King Museum Abingdon Events Pavillion Abingdon Events Pavillion Washington County Public Library

Program Partners Fine Arts Local History Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Program Partners Program Partners Local History Program Partners Local History Fine Arts Youth Youth Natural Resources

Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall

Local History

Virginia Creeper Fly Shop Youth Tent Arts Depot White's Mill Remsburg Drive William King Museum Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Arts Depot Muster Grounds 131 E. Main St. 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Muster Grounds William King Museum Youth Tent William King Museum Washington County Public Library Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Virginia Higher Education Center

Natural Resources Youth Fine Arts Local History Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Program Partners Fine Arts Local History Program Partners Program Partners Local History Fine Arts Youth Program Partners Local History Local History Music

Thursday, August 9 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug 9-Aug

8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

12:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 9:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 7:30pm 10:30pm

Fly Fishing Aquatic Entomology--Fly Casting Methods Demo Portraits by Aline Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Arts & Crafts Gallery Exhibits William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival Art Talks with Ed Chitwood The Battle of King's Mountain ABC Designer Showhouse Faculty Biennial Living in the Back Country ABC Tours at Two Youth Workshops Aboriginal Art Lecture Washington County Then and Now Walking History Tours Gospel Concert: Primitive Quartet; Paul Williams and the Victory Trio

Friday, August 10 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug 10-Aug

9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 8:30pm

5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm

8:00pm 10:00pm 10:00pm

Portraits by Aline Gallery Exhibits Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival The Battle of King's Mountain Designer Showhouse Faculty Biennial Living in the Back Country Tours at Two Trish Dunn: Ventriloquist Magic Taylor Jef Interactive Theater Phantom's Fabulous Friday Beyond the Solar System

Youth Tent William King Museum Arts Depot White's Mill Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Muster Grounds ABC 131 E. Main St. 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College ABC Muster Grounds William King Museum Abingdon Events Pavillion Youth Tent Latture Field Latture Field Creed Fulton Observatory, Emory and Henry College

Youth Program Partners Fine Arts Local History Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Local History Program Partners Program Partners Local History Fine Arts Youth Youth Street Party Street Party Natural Resources

Saturday, August 11 11-Aug 11-Aug

7:00am 9:00am

12:00pm 2:00pm

Abingdon Farmers Market Clinch River Guided Kayak Float

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Abingdon Events Pavillion Departs from Fort Blackmore River Access

Natural Resources Natural Resources

Saturday, August 11 continued 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug

9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

5:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm

4:00pm

Portraits by Aline Civil War Encampment Cornhole Tournament Manasi's Art: "Hennafyme" Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse The Battle of King's Mountain Designer Showhouse Faculty Biennial Madhatter Tea Party Living in the Back Country Gallery Exhibits Tours at Two Harwell Grice Band Manasi's Art: Henna Tattoos Workshop Monroeville Gold Heart Sisters Harwell Grice Band Monroeville Gold Heart Sisters Walking History Tours Christian Summer Concert: Matt Maher Volume Five

Youth Tent Barter Green Washington County Moose Lodge Youth Tent Arts Depot White's Mill Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School ABC Muster Grounds 131 E. Main St. 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Youth Tent ABC Muster Grounds William King Museum William King Museum Abingdon Events Pavillion Youth Tent Abingdon Events Pavillion Abingdon Events Pavillion Abingdon Events Pavillion Abingdon Events Pavillion Abingdon Events Pavillion Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall Highlands Fellowship Abingdon Events Pavillion

Youth Local History Related Events Youth Fine Arts Local History Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Local History Local History Program Partners Program Partners Youth Local History Program Partners Fine Arts Music Youth Music Music Music Music Music Local History Music Music

Youth Tent Barter Green Arts Depot White's Mill Remsburg Drive Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Grounds Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum ABC Muster Grounds 131 E. Main St. Youth Tent 1912 Gallery Emory and Henry College Abingdon Events Pavillion ABC Muster Grounds William King Museum Stanley St. across from EB Stanley Middle School Abingdon Events Pavillion William King Museum Saltville Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church Abingdon Events Pavillion Abingdon Events Pavillion Abingdon Events Pavillion Watauga Chapel Departs from the Clock Tower, Abingdon Town Hall

Youth Local History Fine Arts Local History Arts & Crafts Program Partners Program Partners Local History Program Partners Youth Program Partners Music Local History Program Partners Local History Music Fine Arts Natural Resources Music Music Music Music Music Local History

Sunday, August 12 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug

9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm

5:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm

4:00pm

7:30pm

Portraits by Aline Civil War Encampment Juried Fine Arts Show Historic White's Mill and Mercantile Arts & Crafts William King Museum Art Activities Special Programming Throughout the Festival The Battle of King's Mountain Designer Showhouse Madhatter Tea Party Faculty Biennial Whitetop Mountain Band Living in the Back Country Gallery Exhibits Duncanville One-Room Schoolhouse Dale Jett & Hello Stranger Tours at Two Walk in the Well Fields James Spirup Wolfe Brothers Whitetop Mountain Band Dale Jett & Hello Stranger Watauga Gospel Singing Walking History Tours

Teacher Licensure Recertiﬁcation

Information & Souvenir Booth

Tickets

Events marked with ABC may be eligible. Teachers should get approval from school systems.

Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Arts and Crafts Booth 86. Information on the Festival, Abingdon and the surrounding area. Festival souvenirs include T-shirts, posters, postcards, and more. Lost & Found.

Unless otherwise indicated, events are free. Tickets for events at Barter Theatre are available by calling 276-628-3991, (www.bartertheatre.com). Tickets for other events are available at the door or as indicated.

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BENEFACTOR $500.00 and up Sue Clark Mr. and Mrs. Marvin W. Gilliam, Jr.

DONOR $200.00 - $499.99 Ginny Barker Mike and Susan Brown Rose Marie and William Burriss, Jr. Nell C. Clark Walt and Jan Crickmer Martha F. Gibson Mary and Vaughn Groves Elizabeth D. Hayter Bob Horsch Betsy Hulvey Joe and Mary Ann Johnson Gary and Susan Kimbrell Larry and Marilyn Miller Linda G. Neal Kim and Kevin Nicewonder Drs. Rosalind and Don Reichard Tarn and Delida Rosenbaum Lewis and Lillian Spicer Joe and Clara Straten George and Wendy Strawbridge Gene and Catheryn Sturgeon Larry Taylor Sue T. Watson

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Abingdon Senior Center Advance Abingdon Appalachian Sustainable Development Barter Theatre Black’s Fort Chapter—Daughters of the American Revolution DAR Blue Gray Historical Group Washington County Shriners Club Emory & Henry College Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum Friends of the Washington County Public Library Green Spring Presbyterian Church/ Watauga Chapel Gospel Singing Historical Society of Washington County, Va. Museum of the Middle Appalachians The Nature Conservancy Joe and Susan Chase Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Cline Mr. & Mrs. Gene Cochran David and Schery Collins Jimmy and Lovis Countiss Janice and Jim Cowan Larry and Suzanne Cox Bob and Elizabeth Craig Sandra Coomes Darden Richard and Julie Davidson I. B. Dent Ron and Nancy Domst Mrs. Peggy Dickenson Donaldson John and Jana Dreyzehner Otey and Mary Dudley David and Barbara Farris Hugh and Annette Ferguson Jack and Joyce Ferratt Julianne Finney Anthony and Laurel Flaccavento Clark and Susan Fleming Isaac and Alice Freeman Dr. and Mrs. James L. Gardner Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Gent Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gilmer "Blue" Gotham Drema D. Grau Marthalyn Greer Ed and Jo Ann Hatcher Greg and Cynthia Herrell Drs. David and Donna Hudgens Susan and Rick Humphreys Sam and Jan Hurt Joe and Suzanne Hutton Ben and Merry Jennings Jim and Diana Johnson Jim and Mary Jones Darlene B. Litton, M. D. Bo and Shannon Love Elizabeth and Randy Lowe Dr. J Thomas and Rosalie Luck John and Beth Mahaﬀey Jim and Liz Mann Mr. & Mrs. Lee and Sandy Massicotte George and Nancy Metcalf

Overmountain Victory Trail Association-Blacks Fort Chapter Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Sons of the American Revolution-General William Campbell Chapter United States Post Oﬃce Upper Tennessee River Roundtable Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Virginia Department of Forestry Virginia Highlands Community College Washington County Public Library Washington County Recreation Department Washington County Retired Teachers Association Washington County School Board’s One-Room School Museum Committee White’s Mill Foundation William King Museum

Pete and Sydne Montague French and Laura Moore John and Patricia Moore Mary Ann and French Moore, Jr. Timothy and Gail Moore Bill and Janet Munk Jack L. Page James and Kathleen Parks Thomas C. Phillips, Jr. H. C. "Footsie" Pratt Lee and Helen Price Charlie and Heda Quillin Gene and Claire Rasor Neel Rich John and Peggy Roberts Buddy Scheerer and Sylvia Scheerer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Semancik Kenny, Doris and Sidney Shuman Carol and Frank Sims Baird and Sandy Smith David Smith and Mia Wessels Ron and Shirley Snowden Sloan and Doris Southerlin Mike and Karen Spear Mary B. Stuart Mrs. William A. Stuart, Jr. Wayne L. Thomas Mike and Mary Tully Mickey and Doris Tyler J. Warden / A. Skidmore Dr. F. David and Erna Wilkin Jack and Sandee Wooley Claude and Carolyn Worrell Jim and Sally Worth Craig and Judith Wylie

PATRONS $50.00 - $99.99 Abingdon Mercantile & Frame Gallery Tim and Lisa Alderman Dr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Arnold Patty Blackwell Peyton Boyd, Architect, PC Nancy H. Camicia

William A. Campbell Carolyn and Carl Clarke Dr. and Mrs. F. Ellison Conrad Henry Dawson Trudy Ann Dayton Joe and Janet Derting Eva Edmondson Dr. and Mrs. Ron H. Ely Sylvia Ferguson Doris J. Fleenor Linda G. Fritsch Mary W. Grindstaﬀ S. Rebecca Harrington J. C. Hitz Jim and Suzette Hodges Steven Hopp and Barbara Kingsolver Skid Hoskins Penny Howard Lois Humphreys Margaret Hutson Eleanor Hall Hutton Stephen and Lisa Jett Johnson Center, Inc., Greg Jordan, Pres. Michael Johnson Peggy J. Johnson Louise King Shirley G. Landreth John D. Lentz, DDS. Frank G. LeSueur Jewel Mobley Maiden Heidi and Howard McElroy Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. McCoy Sue Ann Morris Rubinette M. Niemann Margaret A. Peters Juanita S. Raines Elizabeth W. Seaver Amanda E. Shaﬀer Whitley Smith Lynn Sweet "The Estate of Linda Sparrow, Who Loved Festival Time!" Mae H. Turner Dr, James M. Wade Jim and Carol Yates

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History Tours Tour of Sinking Spring Cemetery Saturday, July 28, and Saturday, August 4, 9:00- 9:45 a.m. Meet at Cummings Cabin in Sinking Spring Cemetery Presented by Joe Preston Joe Preston, Washington County native and area history teacher, will lead this 45 minute walk through American history from the 1700s to the present. The site is on land where the first Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church was built in 1774. The tour begins at the Rev. Charles Cummings cabin (circa 1774) and includes the War Between the States graves and the final resting places for two Virginia Governors and other early Abingdon families. Rain or shine. Bring an umbrella and water and wear walking shoes. For more information contact the Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia, office at 306 Depot Square, or call 276-623-8337.

Log Cabin Tours Saturday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tour begins at Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings Cabin Advance Registration by August 2 Presented by David Winship These tours will include four log cabins: Cummings, Breckenridge, Yeary, and Fairview. Transportation will be provided by the town trolly. The tours will begin at the Sinking Spring Cemetery and Cummings Cabin, just oﬀ Main Street on Fairview Cabin Russell Road. There is no charge, but participants are asked to register at the Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia, oﬃce at 306 Depot Square, or call 276-623-8337 by August 2. Tours will be held rain or shine.

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Walking History Tours Meet at the Clock Tower in front of Abingdon Town Hall Presenters: Carl Mallory, Randy Smith, David Winship & Garrett Jackson

Tour Schedule: July 28 July 29 July 31 August 1 August 2 August 4 August 5

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Mallory Mallory Jackson Smith Jackson Mallory Mallory

August 7 August 8 August 8 August 9 August 11 August 12

7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Jackson Winship Smith Jackson Mallory Jackson

Join Local Historians Carl Mallory, Randy Smith, David Winship and Garrett Jackson on an easy walk highlighting the historic sites and stories that have shaped the history and times of the region, and indeed the nation, and give Abingdon its place as a crossroads of history and culture. Bring an umbrella and water and wear your walking shoes. There is no charge.

Living History Portrayals Each day during the Festival there will be folks in period dress at the Muster Grounds. Visitors can also walk along a segment of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, and take part in Park Ranger guided tours, colonial games, and educational activities. The free shuttle bus will be making frequent stops at the Muster Grounds. Parking is also available. For more information, visitors may call the Keller Interpretive Center at 276-525-1050 or ﬁnd them on Facebook, "Abingdon Muster Grounds."

Telling the Story – "The Battle of Kings Mountain" Daily, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Muster Grounds Interpretative Center Presented by LeAnn Hunter Thomas Jeﬀerson called the Battle of King’s Mountain “One of the turning points of the Revolution.” Members of the General William Campbell Chapter, NSSAR will

Cameo: Publicity made Porterfield a character and a legend in his own time. relate the history of this famous battle. These men in period dress will relate the family connections of the Campbell, Edmiston, Bowen and Dryden families who mustered here in September 1780. They will tell about the threats of British leader Patrick Ferguson and how many Virginians answered these threats and became casualties of the battle. Each Sons of the American Revolution presentation includes firing of the famous “black powder” rifle.

Telling The Story – "Living in the Backcountry" Daily, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

a period blacksmith and Jonah the storyteller will be in camp. Come by and watch history unfold before your eyes as you travel back to Southwest Virginia during the 1860s. The camp will open at 9:00 a.m. each day and close at 4:00 p.m. The Blue Grey Historical group is part of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and have been on several TV shows and documentaries throughout the past several years. They have also been in numerous reenactments throughout Southwest Virginia. Bring the Family by for a fun ﬁlled weekend at the Barter Green. For More Information Contact Terry Hunt at 276-496-5988 or emailterryhunt05@comcast.net The Blue Gray Historical Group is an organization that was chartered in 2002 and incorporated in 2004. The organization’s goals are simple: To promote local area Colonial, Antebellum and Civil War history to the public. To ensure the preservation of the 'TRUE' history and lore for following generations to come.

Muster Grounds Interpretative Center, 702 Colonial Road Presented by Black's Fort Chapter, DAR and General William Campbell Chapter, SAR Come and listen to the stories of life in Washington County in the 1780s. Hear why men mustered at this place for the Battle of Kings Mountain. Learn from their descendants of the heartaches families endured when their menfolk did not return home. Visit the Backcountry Camp and see how our ancestors survived a life of hardships. Presented on the Joella Johnson Barbour Stage by members of Black's Fort Chapter, NSDAR and General William Campbell Chapter, NSSAR. For more information, call 276-206-8618.

Civil War Encampment – Blue/Grey Reenactors July 28 and 29, August 11 and 12, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Barter Green Schedule – 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Company Muster, morning inspection, drill Salt making Demonstration Mail Call Arms Demo Court martial and execution Duel Company Muster and evening Drills Camp Closes

The Blue Grey Historical Group will be back at Highlands Festival this year on July 28, 29 and August 11 and 12 .This year they will set up on the Barter Green for folks to tour the camp and see living history. There will be a full scale 12 pound cannon plus

Black's Fort Chapter, MSDAR Dedication Sunday, August 5, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Muster Grounds Interpretative Center, 702 Colonial Road Come and join with members of Black's Fort Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution as they dedicate their Commemorative Marker at the Abingdon Muster Grounds. This special event celebrates the eﬀorts of Black's Fort Chapter, NSDAR to remember their ancestors who died at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The marker recognizes the organizations and individuals who help the chapter with this project. For additional information, call Joella Johnson Barbour, Chapter Regent, 276–206-8618.

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trade or craft. For more information contact Rick Humphreys at 276-608-3465 or the Fields Penn House 1860 House Museum at 276-676-0216.

Historic Places Duncansville One Room School House July 28 - 30, August 4 - 6, August 11 and 12 Saturdays and Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sundays 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Stanley Street across from E.B. Stanley Middle School

Colonial Trade Faire Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Fields Penn 1860 House Museum 208 West Main Street, corner of Cummings and Main Street Check the board at Fields-Penn 1860 House for a list of daily activities. Vendors, trades and crafts displays and demonstrations including: • Pepe's Possibles – Leather work, hunting pouches, knives • David and Rene Gillispie – Tombstone Carver, Gunsmith, handmade diaries, weaving supplies • Split Rail Clothier – Period clothing • Bows of Wood – Period made bows and arrows, quivers • Lady of Letters – Handmade books and all sorts of writing accoutrements • Daniel Perkins – Mountain Pottery • Gerold Dukes – Powder Horn maker • Larry Arel – Wooden toys and utensils • Meadowsweet Traders – Soaps, perfume and ladies toiletries • Virginia Tucker – Maker of all fashionable floor cloths • Blacksmith and Forge – All types and styles of forged objects Other trades and crafts persons will be on hand as they stop by on their travels between the Southwest Virginia outposts. They too will be offering the finest of "current fashion and all types of items found in larger towns and cities" such as Williamsburg and Yorktown of Virginia or Charleston of the South Carolina Colony. During their stay various trades people will be demonstrating their

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The Duncansville One-Room School Museum will be open during the Highlands Festival. This building was moved in 2000 from its location in Washington County to its present location on Stanley Street across from the E.B. Stanley Middle School. This building was built in 1889 on land owned by Henry and Amanda Duncan, given by them to be used as a school. It was discontinued in 1954 when many of the one and two room schools in the county were consolidated with larger schools. Ray Duncan, who owned the building, deeded the building to the Washington County in 1999, and the School Board now owns and maintains the building. It has been furnished with desks of the period and other memorabilia. For more information call 276-628-3896.

Historic White’s Mill & Mercantile July 28 - August 12 (except Mondays and Tuesdays)

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. White’s Mill, Open rain or shine Since the late 18th century, White’s Mill has provided stone ground cornmeal, stone ground grits and stone ground ﬂour for the farm and kitchen, as well as a gathering place for sharing news and views. The Mercantile, formerly the Cumbow Store, provided those store-bought essentials and extras that any home needs. The White's Mill Foundation, Inc., a nonproﬁt corporation, was organized in 1999 with the mission to purchase, preserve and protect White's Mill. For more information contact Jennifer Kling at 276-628-2960, grvwfarm@centurylink.net.

Norfolk & Western Railway Locomotive, M-433 Saturday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Virginia Creeper Trail Head Built in 1907, this historic steam engine worked for the N&W Railway until 1958 when it was retired and moved to the Abingdon entrance to the Virginia Creeper Trail. The N&W Class M (nicknamed “Mollies”) may be seen in O. Winston Link’s photography collection, “A Day on the Abingdon Branch,” a portion of which is on display in the Historical Society of Washington County Library on Depot Square. This locomotive exhibit is courtesy of the Abingdon Department of Parks & Recreation with the assistance of dedicated volunteers. For more information contact James Agner at 276-623-5279 or jagner@abingdon.com.

Demonstrations and Lectures Traditional Craft Demonstrations Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sundays 1:00- 5:00 p.m. Fields Penn 1860 House Museum Presented by Holston Mountain Artisans Throughout the Festival, members of the Holston Mountain Artisans Cooperative will oﬀer displays and demonstrations of traditional crafts at Fields Penn 1860 House Museum. Watch for demonstrations in wood carving and woodworking, basket makers and chair caning, ﬁber arts, quilting, and more. For a complete schedule, call 276-628-7721 or email holstonmtnarts@gmail.com.

Washington County, Virginia: Then & Now Thursday, August 9, 6:00- 7:30 p.m. Washington County Public Library Presented by Joe Tennis In Washington County, history ranges from the tales of mile-high Whitetop Mountain to the story of rails becoming trails at Saltville, Clinchburg, Alvarado, Damascus, and Green Cove. Join local author and photographer Joe Tennis as he shares such stories – and more – with a slide show showcasing his recent book, Washington County, Virginia: Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing, $21.99), produced in cooperation with the Historical Society of Washington County, Va. From Clinch Mountain to Konnarock, and from Three Springs to Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia: Then & Now highlights the history and beauty at the heart of the Virginia Highlands, showing images from the late 1800s to the late 1900s, contrasted with contemporary photographs of Washington County as it appears today at Abrams Falls, the Great Channels, and the Virginia Creeper Trail. It is a journey of wild waters, wild wonders, waterfalls, side-ofthe-road stories, and yes, even a few legends. Joe Tennis

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Performing Arts Concert Richard Leigh Sunday, July 29, 7:00- 9:30 p.m.

Patron's Event Bill Clary Tuesday, July 24, 7:00- 10:00 p.m. Barter Theatre Free Admission for Patrons; $15.00 General Admission after July 20 Beyond any shadow of a doubt, Bill Clary is one of the most sought after entertainers in the nation today. As a magician, M.C. and comedian he has performed over 21,000 shows in 17 countries on 89 international tours. He is an unusual entertainer – who astonishes audiences with stage illusions and keeps them in stitches with his comedy and music. He is also an accomplished singer, guitarist and banjo player. In spite of his obvious success, you'll appreciate his humility, his genuine love for people and his knack of making troubles "disappear" if only for a while. For more information visit www.billclary.com. For more information about this event contact I.B. Dent at 276-619-5002.

Barter Theatre Admission: $13 Richard Leigh, who has had hits in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, kicked off the 21st century with a top ten hit "Cold Day In July", recorded by the Dixie Chicks. His good friend, Billy Dean, recorded an entire album of his songs for the "Billy Dean Sings Richard Leigh" CD. Leigh, who has been writing songs since he was ten years old and professionally since he was twentythree, got his first break in 1976 when Crystal Gayle released “I’ll Get Over You," and took it to #1 on Billboard’s Country Chart. This was made all the sweeter when “I’ll Get Over You” garnered Leigh his first of now seven Song of the Year nominations, this one from the Country Music Association (CMA). Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Virginia, Leigh is a graduate of Virginia Highlands Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University. On April 11, 2011, Leigh was one of only four chosen nationally from the American Community College System to be awarded 2011 AACC Outstanding Alumni Award for excellence in one’s chosen field, and for service to ones community. For more information visit www.richardleigh.com. Tickets available at the Barter Theatre ticket office. All tickets unreserved. For more information about this event contact I.B. Dent at 276-619-5002.

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Performance

Barter Theatre Performances

Faye Lane's Beauty Shop Stories Sunday, August 5, 7:00- 10:00 p.m.

For tickets and more information, call Barter Theatre’s Box Oﬃce at 276-628-3991 or visit www.bartertheatre.com.

Barter Theatre Admission: Adults $22; Senior $20; Students $12 Faye Lane’s "Beauty Shop Stories." It's the glittered-up memories of a Green Bean Queen in bedazzling story and song! Rhonda Faye Gunnels grew up in her mama’s beauty shop, Casa Vale Beauty Salon which was an old A-Frame house converted into a salon, with big mirrors and swivel chairs in the front room and shampoo bowls in the old back bedroom. On the front porch was a fat little girl in a glittered-up Burger King crown, practicing her beauty queen acceptance speech and dreaming of being a star of the stage! For more information visit www.admireentertainment.com. Tickets available at the Barter Theatre ticket oﬃce. For more information about this event contact I.B. Dent at 276-619-5002.

Comedy Post Comedy Theatre Monday, August 6, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Barter Theatre Admission: Adults $20; Senior $18; Students $10 Robert Post is a brilliant physical comedian with a stunning theatrical mind. Combine a quart of dry humor with three tablespoons of expert mime, versatile acting, and skilled juggling; add a keen sense of satire and the absurd. Blend in splendid timing and experience, and what do you get? A host of unforgettable characters at the perfect comedy feast! Post has performed in almost every conceivable setting including major festivals, concert halls, dinner theaters, prisons, factories, schools, corporate retreats, TV commercials, homeless shelters, cruise ships, with symphony orchestras, and more. An alumnus of the Affiliate Artists program, he has received numerous awards and fellowships and has toured his performances to forty-five states, Canada, Japan, Mexico, the Mediterranean and Russia. Since 1994, his work has been seen across the US and in Canada on national television (PBS) in an award-winning special, "Robert Post – In Performance." Post's one-man show was presented by Broadway's New Victory Theater to rave reviews and sold out houses. For more information visit /www.betsydubois.com. Tickets available at the Barter Theatre ticket office. For more information contact I.B. Dent at 276-619-5002.

Legally Blonde Through August 19, Main Stage The Hollywood blockbuster turned award-winning Broadway musical sensation follows a Beverly Hills blonde, Elle Woods, as she sets out on a journey to prove to everyone that fashion-savvy girls can be taken seriously. After her boyfriend dumps her for someone a little more "serious," she puts down the shopping bags, picks up the books and heads to the illustrious Harvard Law School! This singing, dancing, feel-good musical will have us all saying, "Being true to yourself never goes out of style."

The Red Velvet Cake War Through August 18, Main Stage This riotously funny Southern-baked comedy follows three cousins-Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette-as they attempt to throw a family reunion. Their outrageous antics have the whole town of Sweetgum talking. Things spin hilariously out-of-control when a neighbor's pet devours everything edible, a one-eyed suitor shows up to declare his love, and a shocking, high-stakes wager is made on who can bake the best red velvet cake. As this fast-paced uproarious romp barrels toward its surprising climax, you'll wish your own family reunion was this much fun!

Avenue Q (Mature Themes) Through August 12, Barter Stage II Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that follows the trials and tribulations of recent grad, Princeton, as he tries to find his place in the world. Princeton moves into a shabby apartment all the way down on Avenue Q. There he meets a colorful cast of characters ranging from an exotic dancer and an Internet addict to the beautiful girl-next-door, all who help him find himself and his true continued ... Barter Theatre opened its doors on June 10, 1933 proclaiming, “With vegetables you cannot sell, you can buy a good laugh.” The price of admission was 35 cents or the equivalent in produce, and the concept of trading “Ham for Hamlet” caught on quickly. At the end of the first season, the Barter Company cleared $4.35 in cash, two barrels of jelly and enjoyed a collective weight gain of over 300 pounds. Pictured here is Barter Theatre’s founder, Robert Porterfield.

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Performing Arts continued... calling in life. Did we mention there are puppets and the landlord just happens to be Gary Coleman? You'll laugh and laugh and laugh some more! (Warning: This play may contain puppet nudity.)

Two Jews Walk into a War... Through August 10, Barter Stage II Inspired by real-life events, this hysterical and poignant comedy follows the story of the last two Jews in Afghanistan whose temple has been ransacked and their Torah stolen. Together they wish to rebuild and restore the community – but the problem is that these two pillars of the society can't stand each other. With crackerjack comic timing this unusual comedy cleverly poses provocative questions about faith, freedom and intolerance while reminding us that religion can bring us together even in impossible times.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Through August 11, Barter Stage II Join The Barter Players in a magical world where anything can happen. When the four Pevensie children slip through the old wardrobe and into the wondrous land of Narnia, they face a dangerous White Witch and her evil spells. It will take all of the children’s bravery and the love of a lion named Aslan to help them save themselves and the land of Narnia.

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Mini-Production: Walking Across Egypt July 31 and August 2, 7:45 p.m.; August 5, 7:00 p.m.; August 8 - 7:45 p.m.; August 9, 2:00 p.m. and August 11, 8:15 p.m. Barter Stage II Presented by Barter Theatre’s Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights In this adaptation of the Clyde Edgerton novel, Mattie Rigsbee, a Southern widow with a grown son, nosy neighbors and strong religious convictions, is looking for something more than soap operas to ﬁll her time. She longs for company and someone to cook for – she makes fabulous corn bread, by the way. And when the local dogcatcher ends up on her front porch, she gets just that and then some. She takes in a troubled, foul-mouthed boy when no one else will and gives him a chance, proving that with a little direction, Southern cooking and prayer, you can stand up for what you believe and stand on your own two feet.

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2012 Twilight Kitchen Tour Thursday, August 2, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Kitchen Tours The Home & Garden Committee Kitchen Tour is always one of the most popular festival events. Again this year, the committee has assembled a variety of beautiful kitchens that range from a remodeled 1960s home whose owner "repurposed" wormy chestnut for cabinets, to a new craftsman-style home with a lodge feeling featuring an eightfoot kitchen island and whose owners built the entire home around the kitchen plan! Other kitchen designs on these tours range from a Williamsburg-style kitchen to an "Old World" look with leathered granite counter tops. Tickets for both tours may be purchased at the Abingdon Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, 335 Cummings Street in Abingdon. Tour participants may also call the Highlands Festival oﬃce at 276-623-5266 to purchase tickets. These tours are popular so buy your tickets early!

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Various homes. Meet at Abingdon High School Stadium parking lot Admission $35.00, Limited to 70 Tickets available in advance and at the door. The Twilight Tour will board tour buses at the Abingdon High School Stadium parking lot at 5 p.m., on Thursday, August 2. This tour includes six homes and wine & light refreshments at one home. Tickets are $35 per person and the tour is limited to 70 people.

2012 Kitchen Tour Friday, August 3, 12:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Various homes. Meet at Abingdon High School Stadium parking lot Admission $15.00, Limited to 80 Tickets available in advance and at the door. Friday's day-time tour will meet at the high school stadium parking lot at 12 noon, on August 3. This tour will display ﬁve homes. Cost for the day kitchen tour is $15. Tour limited to 80.

A Taste of Virginia’s Wines Wine Tasting Monday, August 6, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway Admission $25, Limited to 125 tickets The Home and Garden Committee of the Virginia Highlands Festival is pleased to once again sponsor "A Taste of Virginia’s Wines." The event will be held on Monday, August 6, at the newly opened Heartwood: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway located beside Virginia Highlands Community College. The tasting will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the Abingdon Convention and Visitor's Bureau located at 335 Cummings Street, Abingdon, or by calling the Virginia Highlands Festival office at 276-623-5266. Tickets may also be purchased at the Heartwood Artisan's Center but only cash and checks (no credit cards) will be accepted at that location. At the tasting, guests will be able to sample an array of Virginia wines – several of them prize winning. Wineries that will be represented include: Abingdon Vineyard, Chateau Morrisette, Coltsfoot Winery, Davis Horton Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards, White Hall Vineyards, Rural Retreat, and West Wind Farms. Guests can also sample Foggy Ridge cider, Blacksnake Meads and beer from Wolf Hill Brewery. Gourmet food pairings will be offered from products grown by local farmers. Some of the planned menu items include: Abingdon Organics tomato confit on toasted focaccia croutons, Baker Homestead goat cheese bites, Lyttle Farm's braised lamb shanks and Templeton Farm's marinated grilled chicken – plus much more. Don't miss this delicious and educational opportunity to sample some of the best that Virginia has to offer! Must be at least 21 years old to participate in this event.

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Magicians, Jugglers, Balloons, and Parades bring out the child in all of us! You will not want to miss a minute when the Festival gets underway on July 28! Each day is packed with activities and fun for the entire family. Youth, Arts and Crafts and Music events will be brought back together again and will be held in the heart of downtown Abingdon at Remsburg Dr. Visit www.VaHighlandsFestival.org to view performer videos

Music and Dance Abingdon's Got Talent Wednesday, August 8, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Abingdon Market Pavilion Are you 5-19 years old and have a TALENT you want everyone to see? Magic, juggling, dancing, singing, playing an instrument, or something more SPECTACULAR? then claim your spot in this year's Talent show! Special performance by Magician Joseph Young who received ﬁrst place at the 2010 Magi-Fest Gold Medal Champion of Magic. For more information or to register contact Daniel Lasris at 865-385-2068 or KatmandewFBA@gmx.com.

Performances Magic Show with Magician Joseph Young Wednesday, August 8, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Abingdon Market Pavilion Joseph Young is a multi-award winning entertainer who is quickly emerging as one of the most sought after performers in the nation. Hundreds of events have been impacted by his special blend of sleight of hand, clean comedy, and hilarious audience participation. Some of his career highlights include winning the prestigious Magi-Fest First Place Gold Medal of Magic and being honored as the Houdini Rising Star of Magic for his original Rubik's Cube Manipulation Act. For more information contact Aline Backes at creative.4.us@hotmail.com.

Trish Dunn Ventriloquist Show Friday, August 10, 4:00 p.m. Strolling Remsburg Drive on Saturday & Sunday, August 11-12 Abingdon Market Pavilion Trish Dunn takes the stage Friday afternoon and will be strolling through Arts and Crafts on Remsburg Drive on Saturday and Sunday. Trish has a wide variety of associates she works with (also known as vent ﬁgures and puppets) that have diverse personalities. She adds just that

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extra special twist to let everyone know the show is special for them, including audience participation. Her comedy is always clean and tailored to the audience. For more information contact Aline Backes at creative.4.us@hotmail.com.

Dragon Scales and Faerie Tales Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5 Three shows each day, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive Presented by Jeﬀrey Minzey A show for the child in all of us! With elements such as audience participation, tricks and humor, our show is a memorable experience for adults and children alike. Young ones are enchanted by seeing the dragon come to life and many depart truly believing the dragon is real. Each performance ends with a meet and greet, so everyone who wishes to meet the dragon and faerie can have a chance to do so. Dragon Scales and Faerie Tales is a magical telling of the birth of a real "live" baby dragon. With the support of its loving faerie, the 8-foot dragon hatches from an extraordinary large golden egg. Together, the beautiful faerie and the audience welcome the dragon, then name, feed, and teach him to talk. For more information visit www.ibelieveinfaeries.com/dragon.

Team Kirkwood – Interactive Clowning Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive Ladies and Gentlemen... Boys and Girls... Circus fans of all ages... Step right up, they're all here. The brave lion tamer, the strong man, the daring tight rope walker. Come one, come all! You can only imagine the laughs as guests watch family members transform into spectacular circus stars right before their very eyes! Hosted by professional clown Kenny "Leopold" Kirkwood, this is one of the most interactive, spontaneous family shows you have ever seen! For more information contact Aline Backes at creative.4.us@hotmail.com.

Manasi's Art "Hennafyme" Saturday, August 4, Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (workshop at 2:00 p.m.) Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive The ancient art of Henna to the Southern charm!! Manasi Joshi will apply henna at the festival in the Youth Tent from

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. With over a 5,000 years of history, Henna is one of the most fun ways to celebrate special occasions or just to feel special!! Henna is a plant that grows in desert areas and leaves orange to dark brown temporary stain on human skin. It's one of the many gifts of the Mother Nature. The Henna stain color varies from person to person... from Orange to dark brown.

Magic Taylor Friday, August 10, 5:00 p.m. Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive Magic Taylor grew up in Chicago and started magic at the age of 13. Many of his friends he grew up with have headline shows in Las Vegas and as far as Hawaii. Taylor also has performed his shows across America, from New York to California also some foreign countries. He has been on TV. His show consists of major stage illusions, live animals, audience participation and comedy. Taylor also belongs to Kidabra, a group of entertainers that have wholesome shows for the entire family. He also has a local entertainment company that serves the Tri-Cities area and beyond called Magic and Balloons.

The Wizard of the South Monday and Tuesday, July 30-31, 2:00 p.m. Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive Larry Rohr, “The Wizard of the South”, has been performing magic for over thirty years for elementary school classes, church groups, hospitals, retirement homes, museums, parks and recreation events, festivals and parties entertaining both younger and older audiences. His magic tricks include water, ﬁre, balloons, ropes, coins, cards, scarves and slight of hand which delight and amaze his audiences. Besides the magic show, he will also be performing walk-around magic and will conduct a juggling workshop for anyone interested in learning how to juggle. Larry is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the International Jugglers Association.

Hands on Activities Aboriginal Art Thursday, August 9, 3:00- 5:00 p.m. William King Museum Enter the fascinating world of Australia's Central Desert by exploring William King Museum's Circles in the sand exhibit. Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit and then create a work of art to take home with the help of WKM education staﬀ. For more information contact Kathy Gibian at 276-628-5005, extension 114, or kgibian@wkmuseum.org.

Be Part of William King! Tuesday, July 31, 3:00- 5:00 p.m. William King Museum Become a part of the William King Museum by creating an image of yourself to add to our mural, on display for the remainder of the Festival at the WKM booth. Tell your friends and family to stop by to see your creation! For more William King Museum information contact Kathy Gibian at 276-628-5005 extension 114 or kgibian@wkmuseum.org.

Big Messy Art! Tuesday, August 7, 3:00- 5:00 p.m. William King Museum Get messy, think big, and join the staﬀ of William King Museum's education department to explore non-traditional art making! Dress for mess from head to toe and come prepared to think outside the box! For more information contact Kathy Gibian at 276-628-5005 extension 114 or kgibian@wkmuseum.org. continued...

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Just for Fun!

Youth continued...

Youth Portraits

Mad Hatter Tea Party Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Portraits by Aline Backes Saturday, July 28 through Saturday, August 11, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive Aline Backes, a local portrait artist, will be set up at the youth tent during the entire festival. She specializes in portraits done in Charcoal, Pastel and Oil as well as Caricatures and Quick Sketches, all at very aﬀordable prices. For enquiries you may reach her at 276-525-0872.

Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive Aline Backes will be doing face painting and glitter tattoos at the youth tent from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. during the festival.

Workshops Youth Workshops July 31, August 2, 7 and 9, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive Come join the fun and enjoy tea and goodies and fun entertainment all weekend August 11 and 12. Aline Backes will create custom paper hats for kids of all ages. Wear costumes if you like. Games and activities from 10 am to 5pm.

Reading Washington County Library at the Festival Tuesday, July 31, 11:00 a.m. Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive Join Washington County Public Library for stories, music and more at the Youth Tent on Tuesday, July 31 at 11:00 am. Children of all ages will enjoy this energetic and engaging mix of books, sing-along songs and activities. This program is free and no registration is required. Contact the library at 276 676-6382 for more information.

Funtime Rentals: Euro Bungy and Rock Wall Pay per play on the following dates: July 28 & 29, August 3, 4 & 5, 10, 11 & 12 Youth Area, Remsburg Drive

Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive All workshops and activities for the Youth area will be posted on the banner on bathroom building for the festival. Daily fun... so come by and join us at the Youth Tent on Remsburg Drive.

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“Bongo style" inﬂatable trampolines. EuroBungy participation not limited by age, but by weight: Weight restrictions: 25 to 225 lbs. Come all "bouncers" 2 to 70 yrs old. The "The ROCK" Ultimate Rock Climbing Challenge is 28 ft. tall with four climbing stations and can accommodate up to four climbers at one time. And of course, the popular Bounce House will delight the kids.

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Highlands Festival Youth Art Exhibit Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. William King Museum

Juried Fine Art Show Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Arts Depot at Depot Square The Fine Arts Committee of the 64th Annual Virginia Highlands Festival invites your participation and encourages your support of the Juried Art show and Gallery at the Arts Depot, Abingdon, Virginia. The gallery will be open to the public Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, August 12. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Submit all entries Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. All paintings must be a recent original and executed solely by the artist. Paintings should not include those accepted in previous years. Two paintings will be permitted from each artist. The entry fee must accompany the entry form. No paintings will be received or returned by mail. Paintings hung in the gallery must remain on exhibit until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 12. Artists (or their designated agent) may pick up their work between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 12, 2012 .

Entries will be accepted by William King Museum from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22. There is a $3 fee per entry, no more than 2 entries per person. For more information call the Festival oďŹ&#x192;ce at 276-623-5266.

Lectures and Receptions Juried Arts Lecture and Reception with Workshop Artist Karlyn Holman Friday, July 27, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Arts Depot at Depot Square

VHF Youth Art Opening Reception Sunday, July 29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. William King Museum Awards presentation at 2:30 p.m.

Ed Chitwood Art Talks Tuesday, July 31, Thursday, August 2, Tuesday, August 7, Thursday, August 9, Tours start at 11:00 a.m. Arts Depot at Depot Square

NEW THIS YEAR, Out-of-towners may take purchased artwork out of gallery during Festival. Entries not hung will be at the Arts Depot during the show and may be removed anytime during gallery hours. (Check with the hostess on duty). All entries not picked up at these times may be picked up at the Arts Depot during our open hours. Works not claimed by October1 will become the property of the Virginia Highlands Festival.

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During the Festival, local artist Ed Chitwood will conduct interpretative Gallery Tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 11:00 a.m. For more information contact Linda Hamilton at 276-944-4227.

Photography Exhibit Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Judging Saturday, August 4th, 4:00 p.m.

have no less than a 1 inch matte border. If less it will not be shown or judged. All prints will be on display on the Festival grounds for exactly one week before judging on August 4 at 4:00 p.m. The public will also be allowed to vote on Fan Favorite. For more information contact Brandon Reese at 276-356-2589 or brandon.adair.reese @gmail.com. Registration form online at www.VaHighlandsFestival.org.

Photography Tent, Remsburg Dr. Photography will be on display during the same days and times that Arts and Crafts is open, and cash prizes will be given for the audience favorites.

Professional Photography Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Photography Tent, Remsburg Drive

Categories are Youth, Amateur, and Professional. To enter the competition prints may be dropped off at the Festival office or mailed to: Virginia Highlands Festival Office, Attn: Photography, 335 Cummings St., Abingdon, VA 24210. All prints must be received no later than July 23 to be submitted for entry. Please attach an entry form to the back of each print in the upper right hand corner. Make checks payable to Virginia Highlands Festival at the rate of $5.00 for Youth and $10.00 for Amateur and Professional. Professional is defined as anyone who derives more than 25% of their income from photography. Youth is open to photographers who have not reached their 13th birthday by July 1, 2012. All photos must be no less than 11x14 and must

Brandon Reese is an independent photographer who has made it his life’s work to provide quality photography to anyone who loves to jump in front of the camera. He is a photography student at King College, and has been taking photos since he was old enough to hold a camera. Brandon will be working with Daniel Lasris, who will be doing face and body painting, and will be available to participants that want to capture their body art with professional photos. Visit him on Facebook, and www.Athdaraphotography.com. Continued...

5 Day Workshop “Watercolor Fun and Free” with juror and instructor Karlyn Holman Tuesday, July 24 through Saturday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Christ the King Catholic Church Fee $350, $175.00 payable with application, registration form online, www.VaHighlandsFestival.org “Watercolor Fun and Free” is a motivational workshop for beginning, as well as experienced painters. Karlyn oﬀers enthusiastic, informational demonstrations and gives individual help enriched by sharing her original ﬁnished work. She is an upbeat instructor, who helps the students cultivate a loose, free style of working. She teaches with tireless energy and her high spirited humorous teaching style makes beginners feel comfortable and challenges the advanced student. The real emphasis is on each student’s individual expression and development of their own painting style.

Karlyn Holman

Karlyn’s enthusiastic, hands-on instruction will inspire you to paint with more conﬁdence and from your own artistic vision. Karlyn has had a studiogallery since 1968 and enjoys a full schedule of teaching workshops and painting in her studio. Karlyn’s watercolor paintings reﬂect a special kind of exuberance for her native area of Lake Superior and her travels around the world. Her paintings could be

described as realism based on abstract structure. She has illustrated four children’s picture books, one illustrated book and four books titled Watercolor Fun and Free, Searching for the Artist Within, Watercolor-the Spirit of Spontaneity and Watercolor Without Boundaries. Karlyn has taught on location all over the world, on three cruises in the Caribbean and for watercolor societies in New Zealand, Japan and Ireland. She has an M.A. in Art from the University of Wisconsin and has taught at the college level for ten years. The ﬁve-day workshop for all-level painters will be held,Tuesday, July 24 through Saturday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. The fee is $350.00. $175.00 payable with application, the balance (175.00) due at the workshop. Send your check for $175.00, payable to the Virginia Highlands Festival with the entry form below to: Linda Hamilton, Fine Art Committee, Virginia Highlands Festival Oﬃce, P.O. Box 801, Abingdon, VA 24212. Course outline, materials, and map will be sent to those accepted.

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Katmandew Body Art and Photography Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Photography Tent, Remsburg Drive Katmandew Face & Body Art will be set up in the Photography Area painting faces and partial bodies! Photos will be taken of all paintings by Brandon Reese of Athdara Photography. Paintings will start at $5 and photos will start at $10. If you would like to be painted and placed as a memory in the Virginia Highlands Festival through photos, come on down! We will be set up each day from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gallery Exhibits Expanded William King Museum Hours From July 28 through August 12 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday - 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday - 1:00- 5:00 p.m. William King Museum, 415 Academy Drive, Abingdon Admission: $5 Adults/$3 Seniors, Students and Members Free As we strive to make the Museum accessible to all during the Virginia Highlands Festival, William King Museum is offering additional hours! We will be open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00- 5:00 p.m. The William King Museum is a non-profit regional art museum and arts education center housed in a historic 1913 former school. It is the only facility of its kind and Virginia's only nationally accredited museum west of Roanoke. An average of nine exhibitions are mounted each year, showcasing art of the regional and of the world. Programming includes artist talks, lectures, workshops, and other special events. Two additional galleries include the student gallery, which displays works from area schools and colleges, and the panoramic gallery that features self curated shows by local artists. These two galleries offer up to 24 additional exhibits a year. An

Abingdon Civitan Club Chartered February 16, 1948 Celebrating 62 years of service to the Town of Abingdon and Washington County. Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Monday Nights at 6:30pm at the Abingdon Senior Services Center

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extensive arts education program serves school and public audiences both within and outside of the facility. The museum also features artist studios, the looking glass Museum store, reference library, research archives, and an outdoor sculpture garden. For more information contact William King Museum at 276–628–5005 or visit www.williamkingmuseum.org.

William King Museum FREE Thursdays Thursdays during the festival 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. On Thursdays during the Highlands Festival, William King Museum is pleased to offer free admission from 5:00- 9:00 p.m. Escape from the heat of the summer evening enter the quiet, cool museum for free! The Museum offers five galleries, educational programming, artist studios, Museum Store, reference library, research archive, and an outdoor sculpture garden. An average of nine exhibitions are mounted each year, showcasing art of the region and of the world.

Tours at Two 2:00 p.m. Daily during the Festival Join William King Museum every day during the Highlands Festival as we bring back a popular event from the past: Tours at 2. At 2:00 p.m., with paid admission, receive a guided tour of the museum's current exhibitions. But be quick! The tour is only available to the ﬁrst 20 people who arrive at the Museum! For more information contact William King Museum at 276–628–5005 or visit www.WilliamKingMuseum.org.

Color Me Bad: Animation, Pop, Satire The idea of an aesthetic fusion of popular culture with Appalachian vernacular in many ways invites a calamity of principles and taste. Brian Clinebell, Peter Morgan, and Jessica Walker grew up in Abingdon at the end of twentieth century with color televisions and new-media saturation yet surrounded by the tchotchkes and Americana that are favored in the mountains of Appalachia. The work in this exhibition will focus on art-making as a place for humor and social critique as well as present alternative applications of animation and graphic imagery. Collectively the work will oﬀer an unexpected narrative about what it means to be from this unique region and new generation of artists. For more information contact William King Museum at 276–628–5005 or visit www.williamkingmuseum.org.

Circles in the Sand: Aboriginal Art from Australia’s Central Desert Circles in the Sand: Aboriginal Art from Australia’s Central Desert in the Kluge-Ruhe Collection includes work from three desert communities – Papunya, Yuendumu and Balgo – each with their own distinct history and style of painting. In putting together this exhibition, Kluge-Ruhe focused on the art centers associated with these communities, which not only market art on behalf of the artists, but also serve community interests and empower Aboriginal people to achieve their own goals. For more information contact William King Museum at 276–628–5005 or visit www.williamkingmuseum.org.

Shining Light: Folk Artists Nancy Johnson and Minnie Ma Scyphers Opening Reception: Thursday, May 31, Public 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

fulﬁlled and actualized worker, there are a multitude of button pressers, lever pullers, and pencil pushers. Perry Johnson received his MFA in painting and printmaking from East Tennessee State University. He has served as adjunct faculty for VI College, ETSU, Northeast State Community College, and Southwest Virginia Community College. In addition, he has worked professionally as a web developer focusing on user interface design and database development.

The 1912 Gallery Exhibit 2012 Emory & Henry College Art Faculty Biennial Daily, July 28 through August 12, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. The 1912 Gallery at Emory & Henry College Free Admission

Nancy Johnson is a studio artist at Abingdon's Arts Depot. Much of her work is inspired by family history and childhood memory. She also references the early history of African-Americans from the region and beyond. Johnson incorporates a range of materials including paint, glitter, stickers, pencil shavings and paper. Her gift for story-telling is at once surprising and amusing, candid and heartfelt. Minnie Ma Scyphers's descendants generously donated several paintings to the William King Museum in 2010. Her landscapes are typically painted from memory, but she also sketched and painted scenes on site. Her interior scenes, of pleasant homes with paintings on the walls and neat furnishings, seem to be of her fantasy home. In one of her two books of poetry, she stated, "I do not want to bury any talent which I might have; what little light I have, I want to let it shine."

In conjunction with the Virginia Highlands Festival, Emory & Henry College presents the 2012 Emory & Henry Art Faculty Biennial. This exhibition will feature works by Charles Goolsby, Lee Jones, Anna Karina Nenonen, and Michael Wright. The exhibition will be held at the 1912 Gallery on campus from July 28 through September 8, 2012 and every day during the Virginia Highlands Festival from noon until 5:00 p.m. The new 1912 Gallery is located 1 mile oﬀ by I-81, exit 26 in the historic train depot in the town of Emory. The exhibition is free and open to the public. After August 12 gallery hours resume to Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m. For further information call 276-944-6866 or 276-944-6846.

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit – Perry Johnson, Abingdon, VA July 31 – September 2, 2012 Opening Reception, August 2 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This body of work is an inquiry into our stewardship of humanist ideals. What have we achieved and what of our humanity? Work that engages our faculties and satisﬁes our senses is a blessing not aﬀorded us all. For every

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Monday, July 30 and Tuesday, July 31 Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Grand Hall $25 per day, or $40 for both days

Daily Schedule for Monday and Tuesday: 8:30 a.m – Registration 9:00 a.m – Introductions and readings of writers 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – AM writing workshops 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. – Book signings and sales 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. – Lunch (on your own) 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. – PM writing workshops "Sources, Technique, and Craft in Fiction Writing" by Clyde Edgerton (Monday AM) Whether writing a short story or a novel, our tools are our experience, observation, and imagination. We will discuss where stories come from, and then we'll talk about that great distance between the conception of a story (and what it's about) and then problems in getting it into a form on paper so that its meaning for a reader resembles the meaning it has for you.

"Three-Minute Miracles: The Craft of Songwriting" by Richard Leigh (Monday AM)

"Improvisational Playwriting Workshop" by Jasper McGruder (Monday PM & Tuesday AM) This is a process oriented improvisational workshop geared toward strengthening dramatic structure. Through a variety of theatre exercises the participants will explore plot, character, and dialogue using a variety of improvisational exercises. BE PREPARED TO GET OUT OF YOUR SEAT AND ON YOUR FEET. The workshop is an active approach to playwriting.

So you've written a book: Now what? by Rebekah Harris (Monday PM & Tuesday AM) Writing a book is the easy part. The obstacles that follow typically present more of a stumbling block. Based on both experience and study, Rebekah Harris will thoroughly discuss the challenges authors will face in the aftermath of completing a manuscript. From careful revision and diligent editing to the search for an agent or publishing house, "So you've written a book: Now what?" will provide valuable information regarding today's highly competitive children's market, along with valuable do's and don't’s for writers of all levels. Those attending should be prepared to engage in discussion and writing exercises that will serve to enhance their understanding of the writing process and the demands of the industry.

"Publishing with Eerdmans Books for Young Readers" by Gayle Brown (Tuesday PM)

Three-time Grammy nominee Richard Leigh will explore the easy techniques and tricks anyone can learn for improving his or her odds of writing commerciallysuccessful songs, as well as offer hints on co-writing, finding inspiration, improving productivity, and even conquering writers-block. But best of all, attendees will begin to look at the process of producing these musical short stories in a new light, see what little miracles they actually are, and why some of them are able to surmount the industry's seemingly impossible odds to make their way from the songwriter's pen, on to the radio, and finally into the public's life. This workshop is not just for the lyricist and composer; it's for anyone who ever loved a song.

For writers and illustrators of all levels. A peek into the acquisition and development processes of Eerdmans Books for Young Readers and why it is important to understand the process. A discussion focusing on the criteria we use to make our acquisition decisions and a step-by-step description of the development of our picture books, from the time your manuscript enters the publishing house to the delivery of your books to the warehouse. This session will include time for your questions. Attendees will not need to prepare anything prior to attending except for gathering any questions they might want to discuss during the question/answer session at the end of the presentation.

"The Right Hand Knows What the Left Hand Is Doing, Or How the Technique of 'Departure' in Poetry Creates Depth of Feeling and Meaning Naturally" by Jim Peterson (Monday AM)

"Poems from the Inside Out, Or How To Tap the Unconscious to Generate Subtext and Substance in Your Poems" by Jim Peterson (Tuesday PM)

Developing the relationship between structure and improvisation can help you to create the poems you didn't know were in you. This workshop with exercises will demonstrate how the poet can lay down a central thematic thread—a groove, to borrow a term from music—and then depart from it with improvisational excursions. In simple terms, on the piano the left hand lays down the groove and the right hand improvises. I want to explore how elements of departure—or what one of our best poets, Richard Hugo, calls "writing oﬀ the subject"—can lead to deeper feeling and meaning organically in the creative process without didacticism or sentimentality.

The great poets have always managed to explore the inner, or inward, potential of their subjects and themes. Whatever their style, and no matter how much their poems draw upon the exterior world of the senses, this inwardness tends to separate the versiﬁers from the true poets. This workshop will explore how we versiﬁers can tap into the more inward possibilities of our poems, how we can locate missed opportunities and take advantage of them in ways that enable us, at least some of the time, to write poems that go beyond our current limits. Using examples from some of our best poets, and with the help of exercises, we will take some tentative excursions into the unconscious. No promises, but the potential is great.

"Visionary and Pragmatic" by Gayle Brown (Monday PM)

"Serving the Listener Through Song" by Annie Robinette (Tuesday PM)

It is hard work creating good books. What qualities mix together to make some books timeless – seeming to magically translate through generations? And how does one negotiate the landscape of what seems to be a precarious and everchanging world of publishing. This session will include time at the end for your questions. Attendees will not need to prepare anything prior to attending except for gathering any questions they might want to discuss during the question/answer session at the end of the presentation.

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Award-winning songwriter and performer Annie Robinette is a well-respected artist in the region. Known mostly for her sensitive, empathic ballads, Robinette will oﬀer tips for writers on how to obtain inspiration from their own life journeys as well as their observations of others’ experiences. She will perform several of her songs and share their meanings and origins, and engage the attendees in discussions about using their own gifts to create fulﬁlling works that will touch the listener. Robinette will explore familiar writing structures, as well as the process of writing "outside the

box". This year, she will be the VHF’s ﬁrst oﬃcial representative of “regional songwriters” as part of the Creative Writing Days. For more Information on the Creative Writing Days workshop email: tbryant@vhcc.edu.

About the Authors Gayle Brown is the Art Director for Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, an independent, family-owned publisher in business since 1911. She has worked as a member of the imprint’s acquisition and book development teams for 18 years. Gayle has had the privilege of working with many wonderful artists while at Eerdmans including Melissa Sweet, Stian Hole, Carll Cneut, Floyd Cooper, Catherine Stock, David Johnson, David Frampton, Ruth Sanderson, Pauline Baynes, and Tim Ladwig to name a few. Eerdmans has recently published A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams, illustrated by Melissa Sweet and the winner of a Caldecott honor, Garmann’s Summer, written and illustrated by Stian Hole and winner of a the Ezra Jack Keats New Author Award and the Bologna Ragazzi Award, and Soldier Bear, winner of the Batchelder Award. Clyde Edgerton has published eight novels and a memoir (Solo, My Adventures in the Air). The Bible Salesman, his ninth novel, was published by Little, Brown in 2008. Three of his novels have been made into movies: Raney, Walking Across Egypt, and Killer Diller. Stage adaptations have been made from Raney, Walking Across Egypt, The Floatplane Notebooks, Killer Diller, Where Trouble Sleeps, Lunch at the Piccadilly, and The Bible Salesman. Edgerton’s short stories and essays have been published in New York Times Magazine, Best American Short Stories, Southern Review, Oxford American, Garden & Gun and other publications. Among Edgerton’s awards are: Guggenheim Fellowship; Lyndhurst Prize; Honorary Doctorates from UNC-Asheville and St. Andrews Presbyterian College; membership in the Fellowship of Southern Writers; the North Carolina Award for Literature; and five notable book awards from the New York Times. Edgerton is a professor of Creative Writing in the MFA program at UNC Wilmington. He lives in Wilmington, NC, with his wife, Kristina, and their children. Rebekah Harris, an author of young adult fiction, teaches Adolescent Literature at King College in Bristol, Tennessee. In November, she will graduate from Spalding University in Louisville with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, specializing in Writing for Children and Young Adults. For the last five years, Rebekah has worked to improve her writing skills and has experienced the ups and downs of the highly competitive publishing industry, as she works to secure a literary agent. During her enrollment at Spalding University, Rebekah has participated in workshops and mentoring experiences with award-winning authors Joyce McDonald, Rachel Harper, Lesléa Newman, and Susan Campbell Bartoletti. In addition to the MFA, Rebekah holds an M. Ed in Secondary English from Milligan College and a B.A. in English with an emphasis on creative writing from Emory & Henry College. In the past, she has served as both Associate Editor and News Editor of The Erwin Record, winner of the Tennessee Press Association’s General Excellence Award for nine consecutive years. Rebekah has also taught high school English, journalism, and creative writing. Richard Leigh was born in Washington, D.C., and then moved to Nashville only days after completing college in Virginia in 1974. He got his first job as a staff writer about a month later, and his first #1 hit a little over a year after that. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall

Of Fame in 1994, just twenty years after starting in the industry. Some of his eight #1 award-winning songs include the Grammy-winning, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” recorded by Crystal Gayle and named one of the ten most performed songs of the 20th Century by ASCAP, a performance rights organization; “Somewhere In My Broken Heart” recorded by Billy Dean and named 1991 ACM Song Of The Year; the Grammy Nominated “The Greatest Man I Never Knew” recorded by Reba McEntire; and his first of seven song of the year nominations, “I’ll Get Over You” recorded by Crystal Gayle in 1976. To date his songs have sold more than 50 Million records by artists ranging from Perry Como to the Dixie Chicks, Ray Charles to George Jones. For more information visit: www.Richardleigh.com. Jasper McGruder is a New York-based performer and director who lives in Abingdon when he works with Barter Theatre. He has performed around the world, in film and theater, both on and off Broadway, and hosted a radio show. In 2004 McGruder was touted as a "Blues Radio King" on the cover of Big City Rhythm & Blues magazine. In 2008 McGruder appeared in Conjur Woman, a one-act folk opera in New York City and Rome, Italy. McGruder directed productions of Enough is Enough; Laughing Matters; and Monk 'n Bud, the story of jazzman Thelonius Monk's relationship with fellow bebop musician Bud Powell (presented in New York City and at the National Black Theatre Festival in North Carolina, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, and the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre in Egypt). This year he will be featured in two Barter Theatre productions: Looking Over the President’s Shoulder and The Sunset Limited. Jim Peterson is an acclaimed poet. His collections include The Man Who Grew Silent (The Bench Press 1989, winner of The 1990 Palmetto Award for the best poetry book by a South Carolinian); An Afternoon With K (Holocene Press 1996); The Owning Stone (Red Hen Press 2000, 2011, winner of The 1999 Benjamin Saltman Award); and The Bob and Weave (Red Hen 2006). His recent chapbook, The Resolution of Eve (Finishing Line Press 2011), is based on the last etchings of Goya. His poems have appeared in such journals as Poetry, Georgia Review, Prairie Schooner, and Shenandoah. His poetry has won a Fellowship in Poetry from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and an Academy of American Poets Award. His novel, Paper Crown, was published by Red Hen in 2005. He is on the faculty of the University of Nebraska Low-Residency MFA Program in Creative Writing. He is Coordinator of Creative Writing / Writer in Residence at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia where he lives with his wife Harriet and their beloved Welsh Corgis, Dylan Thomas and Mama Kilya. Annie Robinette, an award-winning singer-songwriter, has enjoyed a diverse artistic career. Portrait artist, illustrator, actress, dancer, lead singer in rock, blues, and alternative bands, but her work as a singer-songwriter is her first love. Robinette writes songs fueled not only by her own experiences, but largely by her empathic observations of other people’s lives. In addition to her personal success, Annie is one of the cornerstones of the song-writing and country /folk music community of Bristol, VA/TN, and she will be the VHF’s inaugural representative of “regional songwriters” as part of the Creative Writing Days.

"An Evening of Words and Music" Monday, July 30, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Heartwood – Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway

Featuring Richard Leigh, Jim & Harriet Peterson, and Annie Robinette Admission $10 at the door Free for Creative Writing Days participants.

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Stamp Cancellations Stamp Cancellations will be provided during normal business hours during the Festival Abingdon Post Oﬃce

feet wide and six feet tall and is part of the Virginia is for Lovers marketing campaign which promotes Virginia as an ideal destination for families. "Love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation."

Old Glade Antique Tractor Association 5th Annual Summer Show Thursday and Friday, July 27-28, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Who's Afraid of Virginia's Wolves? 2012 Daily, throughout Abingdon

Fairview Homestead, 908 Hillman Hwy. Free Admission, Donations Accepted

Follow the wolf trail to view "Who's Afraid of Virginia's Wolves?" public art sculptures. Thirty-eight adult and pup-sized wolves feature the incredibly imaginative work of local artists. These sculptures will be on display in front of local Abingdon businesses through September. Thirty of the wolves will be auctioned during an October 19th gala with proceeds beneﬁting Abingdon's Main Street Program, Advance Abingdon. Location maps are available at area businesses, the Abingdon Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Festival information tent. For more information visit Advance Abingdon Facebook page, www.facebook.com/AdvanceAbingdonWolves, or call Susan Howard at 276-698-5667.

Antique farm tractors and equipment will be on display during the 5th Annual Old Glade Antique Tractor Association’s Summer Show. Antique threshing and horse drawn equipment demonstrations, pedal tractors and toys on display. Free admission and concessions available from On-Time Concessions, Hillsville, Va. Fairview Homestead is located oﬀ I-81, Exit 19 (.6 mile from Hwy. 11 and Hillman Highway intersection). For more information contact Ron Stevenson at 276-356-5397 or truckman22@hughes.net.

Friends of the Library Book sale Friday, July 27 - Sunday, August 5 Washington County Public Library Preview Sale for FOL members Friday, July 27, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 29 - Friday, August 3, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Bag Sale

Capo's is sponsoring a Capo's coloring contest open to children up to 17 years old. You can pick up your Capo coloring sheet at Capo's Music Store during our VHF business hours 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Winners will be announced on Saturday, August 11 and there are great prizes. For more information contact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 or email caposmusicstore@gmail.com.

Capo’s Storytime Capo’s Music Store, 903 East Main Street, Abingdon Capo's staﬀ will be reading a series of children's books about Appalachia and by Appalachian authors throughout the festival. The story time events are free and light refreshments will be provided. Open to kids of all ages. For more information contact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 or email caposmusicstore@gmail.com.

LOVE on display Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Martha Washington Inn and Spa Lawn With the LOVE being a huge hit in September, it is only ﬁtting to have a piece of LOVE artwork in Abingdon for people to always enjoy. Residents and visitors are encouraged to take pictures in front of the artwork and share it on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/abingdonva or www.Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers and on Twitter, using the special hashtag #LOVEABN or #LOVEVA. The LOVE artwork is 16

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Capo's Coloring Contest Saturday, July 28 - Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Appalachian Children's Literature Reading "When I Was Young in the Mountains" by Cynthia Rylant and Diane Goode Saturday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Book Description: "An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family times, each is eloquently portrayed here in both the misty-hued scenes and in the poetic text."– Association for Childhood Education International. Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color illustrations.

Appalachian Children's Literature Reading "A is For Appalachia" by Linda Hager Pack and Pat Banks Saturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Capo’s Lectures & Performances

Book Description: A is for Appalachia is a treasured alphabet book for children. The book introduces young readers to letters while providing an endearing look at the traditions, history, and life of Appalachia, a region with one of the oldest and most unique folk cultures in the United States. This is a book ﬁlled with a diverse array of beautifully illustrated folk tales, ghost stories, recipes, Jack Tales, expressions, happenings, and music that excites the imagination of people of all ages. Adults and children alike are shown a remarkable legacy particular to Appalachia, but one that also truly transcends cultures.

Singer/Songwriter Night Friday, July 27, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Mountain Girl Press Reading and Signing Saturday, August 4, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Mountain Girl Press is a small press aimed at publishing quality ﬁction that will interest and entice their readers. Established in 2005, Mountain Girl Press is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, in the heart of Southwest Virginia. Their mission is to publish ﬁction and short stories that celebrate the wit, humor, and strength of both old-time and modern Appalachian women. Lisa Hall, Tammy Robinson Smith and others will be reading and signing their books. This is a great opportunity to meet local authors and hear their works. For more info call Capos at 276-525-1880.

Capo’s Music Store, 903 East Main Street, Abingdon

Five local singer/songwriters will perform select original works and talk about their writing process and inspirations for their songs. For more information contact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 or email caposmusicstore@gmail.com.

Old-Time Banjo & Flatfoot Workshop Sunday, July 29, 3:00- 4:30 p.m. Emily and Martha Spencer from the Whitetop Mountain Band and the Whitetop Mountaineers, both internationally touring old time bands will do an Old Time Banjo demonstration and flatfoot dance workshop. This event was held for the past two years to standing room only crowds. Emily will do an overview and playing demonstration for old-time banjo Emily Spencer and Martha will lead a flatfoot and buck dance workshop demonstrating different styles. Audience participation is encouraged. For more information contact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 or email caposmusicstore@gmail.com.

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Year of the Uke Monday, July 30, 7:00- 9:00 p.m. 2011 continued to be the year of the ukulele in the music world. With a resurgence of interest across music genres in this fun little instrument, the uke was one of the top selling instruments of 2011 and the trend continues. This hands on workshop will introduce attendees to the uke including the diﬀerent sizes and tunings and the opportunity to watch local uke players perform and then have the option to join in on a uke jam with local uke players. We will also watch excerpts from 'The Mighty Uke," a documentary about the history and resurrection of this instrument. Open to all ages.

Local Luthier Night Tuesday, July 31, 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Capo's staﬀ and local instrument makers and luthiers will give an introduction to traditional Appalachian instruments including the dulcimer, banjo, ﬁddle, guitar, psaltery, bones, spoons and more. Attendees will get an opportunity to examine the instruments, learn about their history, hear them being played, meet the builders and ask questions.

It's Apocalyptic! Mountain Gospel Music as an Anchor against the Tide of Assimilation Wednesday, August 1, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Presented by David St. Clair "It's Apocalyptic!" was the response of the Trappist monk Thomas Merton upon hearing some mountain gospel music being played and sung. While mountain gospel music has more than its share of cultural despisers (especially in the mainstream denominations), the music and its message does create and convey an attitude of resistance to being assimilated into the dominant Protestant American church culture, as well as into the larger American scene. The hymns and their apocalyptic themes will be explored and analyzed as a legitimate faith response of a segment of Appalachian mountain people through reading and music. David St. Clair is a professor of religion at Emory & Henry College and the pastor of Chilhowie United Methodist Church.

Finding Franklin & Other Ghostly Mysteries Thursday, August 2, 7:00- 8:00 p.m. Presented by Joe Tennis Join local author Joe Tennis as he takes readers on both sides of the TennesseeVirginia border, exploring mysteries and ghostly tales surrounding the Virginia

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Highlands and the Lost State of Franklin. The author’s new adventure book, Finding Franklin: Mystery of the Lost State Capitol, spins tales of spirits inside Bristol Caverns and a cave at Johnson City while leading readers on a comical caper following a brainy, ghost-obsessed 10-year-old boy from Abingdon, Va. Uniquely, Finding Franklin boasts a pick-your-own-plot format with six diﬀerent endings, ranging from a submarine snagged by a catﬁsh on Douglas Lake to a tornado striking a mountain overlooking the Clinch River. The author is also sharing tales from his two popular ghost tale books, Haunts of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands and The Marble and Other Ghost Tales of Tennessee and Virginia, featuring stories of The Tavern; a spooky bed-and-breakfast at Independence; a smoking ghost at Honaker; the mysterious Country Cabin of Norton; a legendary church with hymn-singing spirits at Saltville; the Devil’s Looking Glass on the Nolichucky River; the campus of Emory & Henry College; the Damascus Booger Rock; and the nationally known Major Graham Mansion of Wythe County, Va.

Harmonic Highways: Exploring Virginia's Crooked Road Friday, August 3, 7:00- 8:00 p.m. Blacksburg based author Michael Abraham will read from and discuss his book, Harmonic Highways: Exploring Virginia's Crooked Road. Books will be available for sale and Michael will be signing books at the event. Harmonic Highways looks at Virginia's Crooked Road. In 2004 Virginia State Legislature issued a proclamation declaring a series of roads throughout the southwest part of the state to be the Virginia Heritage Music Trail to showcase the traditional Appalachian music whose roots permeated the culture. Named The Crooked Road, the music has been in the mountains since the arrival of the ﬁrst European and African immigrants. The Crooked Road has since become one of the nation's most successful tourism initiatives with visitors from around the world. Harmonic Highways follows Mr. Abraham’s journey down The Crooked Road on Mae, his 1981 Honda CBX motorcycle, in search of musicians, luthiers, promoters, artists, athletes, coal miners and playwrights. For more information contact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 or email caposmusicstore@gmail.com.

Capo's Acoustic Music Jam July 28, August 4 and 11, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Each week regional musicians gather at Capo's Music Store for an acoustic jam session. This weekly event will occur three times during the Virginia Highlands Festival. Musicians of all abilities are invited to attend. If you don't play, that's okay;

just come and listen to some great acoustic music. Refreshments are provided. For more information contact Amy Ball Braswell at 276-525-1880 or email caposmusicstore@gmail.com.

On Location Our Town Abingdon

On Wednesday, August 1 and August 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. workshops will be oﬀered with limited availability. “Accessorizing your Home” will be oﬀered on August 1. RSVP by July 27 to Deb Kerr at 276-628-5005 x. 111 or email: dkerr@wkmuseum.org. On August 8, attend “Color Forecasting Trends for 2013.” RSVP by August 4. Each workshop fee is $50.00 and includes a delicious lunch and a private tour of the Showhouse.

Wild Flour Art Show Tuesday, July 31, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wild Flour Bakery, 24443 Lee Highway, Abingdon Presented by Donna McIntyre

Friday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Daytime Tri-Cities hosts, Amy Lynn and Morgan King.

Heartwood Presented by Amy Lynn and Morgan King, Abingdon CVB and Virginia Highlands Festival

Daytime Tri-Cities will be coming to highlight Abingdon in the "Our Town" segment on August 3rd. Join us for the taping of this segment at the Heartwood Artisan Center and be a part of the audience as we tell everyone about "Our Town" Abingdon. Show your support for Abingdon and the community as we showcase what makes us the most colorful place in Virginia.

Parade Kazim Temple All Shrine Parade Saturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

View paintings, jewelry, handmade crafts and more by local artists on display in the Campbell House, a Victorian-era farmstead built in 1896, adjacent to I-81 Exit 19, that now houses the Wild Flower Bakery, Restaurant and Gift Shop. The walls of the bakery are decorated with paintings in various mediums, by a diverse group of local artists including Virginia Highlands Festival 2011 signature artist, Kyle Buckland. The Art Show will be held on Tuesday, July 31 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, art showing and artist meet and greet. Artwork, crafts and gifts for sale…. And oh yeah, tasty treats too. Visit www.wildﬂourofabingdon.com or call 276-676-4221. continued...

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Other Community Events Designer Showhouse 2012 Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, August 12, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. WKM Designer Showhouse, 131 E. Main Street, Abingdon Back by popular demand, the William King Museum Designer Showhouse will be held once again during the Highlands Festival in Abingdon. Professional designers and landscapers have come together to create exciting room decors and spectacular gardens at this featured home at 131 East Main Street in downtown Abingdon. There are 10 featured spaces in this year’s Showhouse including the outside gardens. Co-chairing The Designer Showhouse 2012 are top designers Julie Schwab and Tina Hitt. Admission is $10.00 with all proceeds beneﬁtting the William King Museum. This year’s Showhouse is even more exciting than the last! Plan to visit the Showhouse beginning Saturday, July 28 through August 12. The home will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday during the Virginia Highlands Festival. Visit The Designer Showhouse and be inspired!

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St. Thomas Luncheon Wednesday, August 1, 11:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church Enjoy quiche or ham rolls, salad, dessert and a drink all for $7, under 12 $5. For more information contact Margaret Huton at 276-944-3918.

Abingdon Main Street 5K Race Saturday, August 4, 7:00 p.m. Depot Square Registration required by July 20, 2012 for runners, Walkers welcome Registration/Finish at Arts Depot. Start of race at Wall / Main Streets next to Post Oﬃce. 5:30 p.m. Registration, 7:00 p.m. Start. Race sponsor: Bristol Virginia Utilities. For more information contact Advance Abingdon, 276-698-5667. Registration form can be found at www.VaHighlandsFestival.com.

Corn Hole Tournament Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. Washington County Moose Lodge, Porterﬁeld Hwy., Abingdon The cornhole tournament will be held on Saturday, August 11th beginning at 10:00am. It will be held at the Washington County Moose Lodge, 15605 Porterﬁeld Hwy, Abingdon. Registration is $15.00 for singles and $25.00 for doubles. Deadline to register is Wednesday, August 8th and there will be a $2.00 charge to register after that time. Entry forms can be found on our website, www.VaHighlandsFestival.org. Please call 276-628-2764 to register.

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