Calendar of Events
SPOT THE COUGAR CONTEST
Be the first person to let me know where you saw the cougar! We will soon announce when the Downtown Cougar has been placed in a business in the Historic district. If you see it, just be the first to notify DBI Executive Director, Lafayette Dickens of where you saw it and win $25 in downtown bucks redeemable at any business in Historic Downtown Blackstone! It's just that simple! If nobody claims the prize one week, the money accumulates until a winner comes forth! You can contact the office of DBi by calling 292-3041.
MAY CLEANUP
DBi continues to partner with the Rotary club in its annual Pick up Your Pride Day when volunteers will assemble at Seay Park for registration and a short kick off ceremony will take place. Soon thereafter we will initiate our cleanup effort. Everyone will be assigned an area to collect litter. We need as many volunteers as possible so spread the word near and far. Stay tuned for more information.
Holiday Events
Annual Downtown Holiday Open House
Date: Friday, November 26th
Location: Downtown Blackstone
Time: 8:00-10:00 p.m.On the Friday after Thanksgiving, Blackstone, Virginia, will held its 3rd Annual Downtown Holiday Open House following the community’s traditional Grand Illumination in the town park. Attractions included Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Trolley rides, musical entertainment, the famous Bevell’s Hardware Holiday Train Display, and both of the town’s museums, Scwhartz Tavern, c.1790, and the Robert Thomas Carriage Museum welcomed visitors.
The idea behind the Holiday Open House is to recreate, as closely as possible, an atmosphere of the Christmases of yesteryear when life was slower and Christmas shopping was a memorable event rather than a race to find a parking spot and “while they last” bargains.
RE-LIVE THE EVENTS
Bobby Daniels' Annual Running of the Trains link
Below is a slideshow from the '09 Grand Illumination & Holiday Open House.
Grand Illumination in Seay Park
Date: Friday November 26th
Location: Seay Park, Main Street
Time: 7p.m.The Annual lighting of the park delights children of all ages. Seay Park is transformed into a twinkling wonderland during the holiday season. Thousands of lights illuminate numerous decorated houses. Santa makes a special appearance, and there are miniature train rides for the children. Hot chocolate and cookies are even served free of charge. This event is truly a family tradition in Blackstone.
Blackstone Christmas Parade Slideshow of the '09 Parade
Date: 2nd Friday in December (12/11/09)
Location: Church and Main Street
Time: 6 p.m.Join us as we celebrate the holidays with a Blackstone tradition, the big parade down Main Street. Enjoy marching bands, floats, beauty queens, firetrucks and of course Santa Clause! To sign up for this event please contact the DBI office for details.
Blackstone CRUISE-INS
2009 Cruise-ins (Pictures courtesy of Walter Mac Osborne)
Dates and Location for 2010 to be announced
Time: 5-8 p.m.All types, years and makes of vehicles are welcome and door prizes include a 50/50 drawing and other activities. Contact Walter Mac Osborne for details, mac@circlesales.com.
Arts & Crafts Festival 2nd Weekend in September
Date: September 11 & 12
Location: Downtown
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sponsored by the Blackstone Chamber of Commerce, this arts and crafts festival in its 41st year attracts vendors from up and down the east coast. Special features include a huge antique tractor and engine display, live entertainment, and kiddie corner. The two day event also brings thousands of visitors to downtown Blackstone.