The 75th Williamsburg Community Fair, Remember When, will be held on July 26 and 27 with a slew of activities, exhibits, music, and a parade. There will be cruise-in vehicles on display, a bouncy house, crafts, dunk tank, games, door prizes, health screenings, and a raffle. Fireworks finish out the festivities on Saturday, July 27 at 9:30 p.m.
This event is sponsored by the Williamsburg Community Action Group, the Williamsburg Ruritan Club, and the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department. Proceeds benefit community projects. View updates on Facebook at WilliamsburgWV (events), and www.WilliamsburgWV.com. Contact 304-667-9288 with questions.
Thursday, July 25:
6-8 p.m.: Bring in exhibits (categories are online)
Friday, July 26:
5-8 p.m.: View exhibits
5-8 p.m.: Hot dogs, BBQ, brown beans, and cornbread
5:30-7:30 p.m.: Bingo with cash prizes, in the rescue squad. Bring dauber or purchase for $1
7:30 ‘til done: We’ve Got Talent – $200, $100, and $50 winners. Register by Monday, July 22, by texting 304-667-9288
Saturday, July 27:
8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: View exhibits
8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Breakfast with burritos, biscuits and gravy, eggs, and more
9 a.m.-12 noon: Thrift Shop open, $1 bag sale (old schoolhouse)
8-9:45 a.m.: Parade Registration and lineup alongside the firehouse, judging by 10 a.m.
10 a.m.: Flag raising ceremony
10:30 a.m.: Parade, starting at the Community Building and to the Methodist Church and back. Helmets required for ages 16 and under on self or motor-propelled vehicles. Parade participant lunch with special ticket is until 12:30 p.m. at the Firehouse
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Lunch concessions, all beef hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, and more
11 a.m.-afternoon: Outdoor Sweets, drinks, cotton candy, Dippin’ Dots, snowcones, popcorn, and desserts
12-2 p.m.: Demonstrations of smithery, chair caning, leatherwork, and more
12:45 p.m.: Tournament registration behind basketball court, $10 per team
1 p.m.: Horseshoe and Cornhole Tournaments. Intermission from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
12:30-1:15 p.m.: Entertainment Under the Tent: John 3:16 Crossroads
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Entertainment Under the Tent: Midland Trail Band
2:30-4 p.m.: Organized games of earlier years, for all ages, bring chairs for viewing comfort
4 p.m.: Fire Truck Splash
4-6 p.m.: Bingo with cash prizes in the Firehouse. Bring dauber or purchase for $1
4-7 p.m.: Spaghetti Dinner with garlic bread, salad, dessert, and beverage. Adults are $10, children under age 12 are $5, and children under age 5 eat free
7-9 p.m.: Greener Pastures Dance Concert, bring your own chairs
9:30 p.m.: Fireworks
