BryceFest 2009
Friday & Saturday, July 3rd & 4th, 2009
Bryce Resort celebrates its 10th Anniversary BryceFest this year with EZGO and a spectacular fireworks display on Friday, July 3rd. The music will begin at 7:00 pm on the back deck adjacent to the ski slopes with fireworks starting between 9:15 - 9:30 pm. Bring your blanket and lawn chair, enjoy the music, and then a spectacular fireworks show.
On Saturday, July 4th, join us for the Tenth Annual Arts & Crafts Fair from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Vintage Car Show returns bigger and better than ever, and children's games and fun activities go on throughout the day including a castle bounce and dunk tank. Local entertainment for your listening pleasure. Great food will be available all day long. Check back here later to see the latest schedule and additions.
Free Parking, Free Admission, Free Entertainment!
Entertainment | Children's Activities | BryceFest 2009 Sponsors | Community Services | Crafters & Artisans | Food & Beverage | Fireworks Display | Rides of Your Life | Vintage and Antique Car Show | AOPA Pilot Information |
Craft Vendor Information
Last year over ninety crafters and artisans participated offering unique items from cherry treenware to original artwork.
Crafters, Artisans, and Vendors for 2009....invitations and registration forms are available for download and printing below. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL VENDOR BOOTHS ARE SOLD OUT.
DEADLINE IS JUNE 26, 2009!
BryceFest Crafter/Artisan Vendor Announcement Invitation
Crafter/Artisan Registration Form for July 4th, 2009.
FUN! FOOD! FESTIVITIES! At Bryce Resort's 10th Annual BryceFest. Festivities begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 4th.
FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING! FREE ENTERTAINMENT!
BryceFest 2009 Sponsors & Donors
American Shakespeare Center
BB&T
Basye Community Store
Holtzman Oil Corporation
New Market Rebels Baseball
Packsaddle Golf Club
Stanley Foltz
Mark & Sally Montrey
Wayside Theater
North Mountain Vineyards
One Stop Deli in Mt. Jackson
Entertainment
Saturday, July 4th, Lawn Stage Schedule
Magician Wes Iseli
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Provided by Party Magic. Magician Wes Iseli returns to conjure illusions and sleight of hand for your entertainment and pleasure.
Pam Uhl
12:00 pm - 12:45pm
Classic and Modern Country on the lawn stage. Pam is a local favorite with a big voice returning for her 3rd BryceFest
The Robbie Limon Band
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This Winchester based group specializes in the best mix of 1970's music. Robbie recently starred in the Wayside Theater production, "An Evening with Buddy Holly." The band plays popular music like no other band in the Northern Virginia area. And play it they have –everywhere from the stage at The Wayside Theater, three years at the Bluemont Fair, intimate wedding receptions, several Virginia wineries, and in club/restaurant rotations throughout Northern Virginia. Their repertoire includes music written by Gordon Lightfoot, Nilsson, John Denver, Don McLean, The Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, Roy Orbison, Linda Ronstadt, and Van Morrison. Visit Robbie's website at www.robbielimonband.com
The Page County Ramblers
4:15 pm - 7:00 pm
This local bluegrass band specializes in traditional tunes made famous by Flatt & Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, The Osbourne Brothers, Jim & Jesse, The Country Gentlemen, and others. Making their first BryceFest appearance, they are sure to have your toes tapping with some great picking and singing.
Sound Production by Exit 9 Sound Company
Slope Side Stage, Friday, July 3rd
EZGO (pronounced Easy Go)
Appearing 7:00 pm - Dusk on Friday, July 3rd
EZGO Band is the Shenandoah Valley's premier Beach Music and Rock 'n Roll oldies band. From Broadway, Virginia, the group consists of four veteran musicians combining their considerable talents to bring the Shenandoah Valley and all of Virginia the finest in live musical entertainment.
Visit their website at
www.ezgoband.com
Children's Activities
Children's Games
Plenty of fun filled activities for children including:
Castle Bounce
Sand Art
Go Fish!
Soccer Fun provided by Marshall Howser with the Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation
Fireworks Display
Friday, July 3rd
A spectacular fireworks display presented by Pyrotecnico to celebrate our Nation's birthday! Begins at dusk between 9:15-9:30 pm.
Rides of Your Life
Airplane Rides
10:00 am - Dusk
Located at the Bryce Basye Airport. What a wonderful way to experience the thrill of seeing the festival and the Bryce Valley from a bird's eye view. The airplane offers excellent visibility and has seating available for up to 2 people. Provided by Steve Showalter of Fly the Valley, LLC
Zip Line Adventure Tour
Bryce Resort's newest activity. This ride consists of eight zip line platform stations connected by over 3,000 feet of cable traversing down the ski slopes and through the woods. With speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, riders will experience the thrill of flying through the trees and sailing across the open ski slopes, as high as 65 feet above the ground, as they work their way from the top to the bottom of the mountain.
BryceFest Hours of Operation...July 4th
Sessions: 11:00 am; 1:30 pm: 3:30 pm; 5:30 pm
***Advance Reservations Required, please email skischool@bryceresort.com***
Exciting Mountain Tubing
11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Offering two hour sessions for $10. The Italian-made system offers waterless tubing on special gliding mats that create the same sensation of snow tubing but without the snow! And, because it is waterless, there's no need to worry about changing clothes before or after. Just come as you are!
Fire Truck Rides provided courtesy of the Orkney Springs/Basye Fire & Rescue Company. What child (or one who is a child at heart) isn't fascinated with the siren and activity produced by a passing firetruck. Stop by for a ride and show your appreciation to our local heroes who provide protection for our community.
Climbing Wall and Bungee Ride
11:00 am to 8 pm
Offering an hour and a half for $15
Consider the possibility of climbing four stories to ring the bell atop Bryce Resort's new Climbing Wall. You do not have to be a human daredevil like Alain Robert, just possess strong arms and a determination to reach the top. Also try a bouncing bungee ride.
Food & Beverage
Friday, July 3rd
Barbecue Chicken Buffet in the Restaurant and Fast Food Grill outside
ALL DAY LONG July 4th
Breakfast Express
7:00 a.m. Coffee, Pastries, and Breakfast Sandwiches
Express Grille
Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lunch/Pizza/Subs 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Copper Kettle Lounge
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bar Menu only until 10:00 p.m. (Slope side access open!)
Cocktails, Wine, & Beer
The Restaurant @ Bryce
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Serving FULL MENU plus great specials.
Reserving slope side tables! (540-856-2121, ext. 244/245) or email restaurant@bryceresort.com
Outdoor Grill & Beer Garden
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Serving draft Yuengling and Miller light
A selection of wines by the glass (plastic), draft beer, bottled water, and canned soft drinks
Food: Kosher dogs, Burgers, Mild Italian Sausage w/pepper & onions, Salads, and BBQ Sandwiches
Seafood Buffet in the Restaurant from 5-9 pm.
Funnel Cakes, Cotton Candy, and fresh squeezed lemonade and orange juice by JR's London Broil
Gourmet Coffees, Soft Serve Ice Cream, and Baked Goods by Coffee & Cream
Italian Ices and Kettle Korn by Brain Freeze
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Community Services
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
Located in Woodstock, Virgina. Stop by and visit their booth during BryceFest.
Strasburg Chamber of Commerce invites you to visit their website at www.strasburgva.com/coc/default.asp
Mt. Jackson Chamber of Commerce invites you to learn about the town at www.mountjacksonva.org
New Market Chamber of Commerce invites you to visit and experience their Civil War history!Visit www.newmarketvirginia.com/history.htm
Woodstock Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to visit their website at www.townofwoodstockva.com
Edinburg Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to visit their website at www.edinburgchamber.com
Local non profit organizations will have booths to share information:
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 936
Basye Bryce Lions Club
A service organization raising funds for donations to local charities that work for the good of the community or to individuals in need.
Crafters & Artisans
Household Products & Crafts
Total Bliss Gourmet Soaps created by Brenda Ritchie
Handmade Rag Rugs by Harry & Nancy Harmon
Seashell Flower Arrangements by Judy Hildeband
Janet & Paul Stake creations of wearable art jewelry, linens, florals & collectibles
Carol Greene's handmade cool-ties, mixed gifts, incense, burners, nuptials, pocketbooks, and jewelry
Yoder Crafts & Collectibles offers handmade purses, cubby quillows, bottle gift bags, ornaments, hand towels, and more
Jacquetta Owen & Bernice Murphy will have fabric items, dresses, handbags, doll clothes, bennets, totes, placemats & runners
Gardens at Thistle Farm presents hand knitted scarves, therapeutic hot/cold packs, woodcrafts
Ken and Janet Cline will have folk art fabric dolls, wooden signs, stitchery
Pam's Crafts offers jewelry and handmade fabric table runners, placemats, cool ties and more
Bumble Beads & Bows by Cathy West
Olde World Collectibles & Creations with handmade crafts...chess sets, fine scale models, jewelry, ships in bottles, children's wooden toys
Delightfully Sisters presents woven/framed tapestries and wooden trays made in the USA
Massie Enterprises offers Amway Global sports nutrition and health supplemental products
The Gift Box has unique finely crafted handmade fabric covered gift boxes
Carol Farmer will offer art and wood/plastic crafts
Charles & Eileen Lucas will have locally produced fresh honey
Wes Jordan offers wooden baskets & plant stands
MG Novelty has balloons, novelties, hats, flags, light ups, & toys for kids
Christine Hebert will offer warm and recycled glass
Traviesos Pottery will have authentic art pottery from Mexico
Sandra McCarthy & Caryn Davis offer handmade greeting cards, painted birdhouses, frames & stools
Schoenburgh Sugar Camp will have fresh maple products from Pennsylvania
Tastefully Simple presents easy to prepare gourmet foods, spices, and mixes
A Bit of Glitz with flower arrangements and jewelry from New York City
Nathaniel Williamson will have handmade windchimes, flower holders, jewelry, pendants, and business card holders
Linda Schmeeck will be offering hand sculptured roses, jewelry, jammer purses, garden flags & stands
"What Could Be Better" will have t-shirts and hoodies with original outdoor designs
Avon Products presented by Meredith Moomaw
Jewelry
Luce della terra handcrafted sterling jewelry by Karen Wright
Troy Montana Jewelry handcrafted by Troy Dent
Sue Dille Designing handmade ethnic style jewelry
Handmade jewelry by Mary Alice Henkel
Gemstone jewelry set in sterling silver by Jim Slivinski
Handmade jeans purses by Katherine Freeman and imported jewelry by Carol McFarland
Jewelry Designs by Melisa Dent
Moondance Art Studio with jewelry and handmade items
Jan Carter Designs will have handcrafted sterling silver and large scale beaded jewelry
Jules' Jewels presents one of a kind jewelry pieces created from hand fabricated sterling, pearls, & gemstones
Woodcrafts
Custom cedar signs, wooden toys, trivets & wooden fret work by Jim Earley
Woodland Crafters Greg & Lois Housden will have handmade furniture and handpainted items
Big Mig's Twigs offering handcrafted wooden items..hiking sticks, wind spinners, children's games and more
Handcrafted solid wood items by Nelson Fisher
Wooden Toys by Donnie Rexrode
Shop Dog Designs offers custom pens and woodcrafts
Ned & Bernadette Day will have fret and scroll woodwork
Dennis Boone offers loghome furniture & accessories, carved walking sticks, wildlife photography
Woodcrafts by George Lange featuring cherry treenware (wooden spoons & kitchen utensils)
Gracepoint Woodworks has handcrafted wooden pens, cutting boards, utensils & more
Dillman Woodcrafts will have garden flags, fused wood trash cans, pie safes, glass necklaces & more
Kids Delight Wooden Toys by Jack Zerkel
Blackberry Creek will have primitive wooden items including gameboards, tables, signs, and boxed sets all handmade
Mark Lohr will have handmade furniture featuring tables, benches, and stools
Art & Photography
Local scenic photography, matted prints & note cards by Deborah Dellinger
Unique mouth drawings by Bruce Dellinger
Nature prints, matted/unmatted; framed/unframed, and note cards by Allen Pearson's Photos
Nature & Wildlife Photography by D. W. Maiden
The Art Works presents framed and unframed original paintings
Home Improvement
Remodel USA presenting Owens Corning Basement & Sunsuites Sunrooms
Sherwin-Williams architectural and industrial coatings and supplies
Retirement
Sunnyside Retirement Community
Vintage and Antique Car Show
9:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM
The 3rd Annual Vintage and Antique Car Show (Cars in the Valley!) is a fun-filled, no-cost wash & shine event. 1st and 2nd Place Ribbons in Four Display Categories (American and European … Pre and Post 1973) and Peoples’ Choice Trophy! Located within short walking distance to the Lodge front lawn, this display is sure to please all the automobile enthusiasts of the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. Autos are provided by local Bryce Resort members, neighbors, and auto clubs. If interested in participating, please contact Jeff Bown at gfbown@aol.com
AOPA Pilot Information
During BryceFest on Saturday, July 4th, if you plan to fly to VG-18, Sky Bryce Airport, volunteers will be monitoring 122.8 and assisting incoming and outgoing pilots and planes.
Prizes will be awarded to the best classic, best experimental, best light sport, and best overall aircraft that fly into Sky Bryce during BryceFest.
Please be advised the airport closes at dusk and seeing the fireworks requires remaining overnight. Overnight accommodations can be arranged by visiting the Bryce Resort lodging webpage at Bryce Resort Lodging.
