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VA Highlands Fest

by Sandra Bennett
TCF

28 Jul

This weekend is the 58th Virginia Highlands Festival in Abingdon, VA. The first festival was held in 1948 on the “Marthas’ ” (Martha Washington Inn) front porch in conjunction with the Barter Theatre (State Theatre of VA) founding. Robert Porterfield wanted to celebrate the cultural heritage of Abingdon while preserving at the same time. The Highlands Festival has grown into a regional festival and is touted as one of the top 100 festivals in the USA. Throughout the year, more than 100 volunteers beaver away making this Festival one of the finest in the country.

The Fiber Arts & Quilt Show is one weekend only on July 29-30 and Leslie Shelor and I will be in the Grand Hall at the Virginia Higher Education Center.

This is a fabulous festival, run by dedicated volunteers, and is always a great time; come on out and visit us at the Higher Ed Center and then go to downtown Abingdon to see the rest of the festival. You’ll be glad you did!

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  1. Angi says

    July 28, 2006 at 8:40 pm

    I wish I could join you! Have a blessed time!

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