Page County’s 57th Annual Heritage Festival
Date & Location:
This Saturday at the Page Valley Fairgrounds, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission:
$5 for adults, $1 for children and students.
Event Highlights:
- Craft market featuring local artisans
- Demonstrations of antique farm machinery
- Displays of Virginia’s historic technologies, including:
- Antique sawmill
- Sorghum press
- Grist mill
- Artisans including basket weavers and sculptors
- Traditional food-preparation methods, such as boiling apple butter
- Attractions like hayrides and a barrel train
Mark Bauserman, treasurer of the Page County Heritage Association, emphasizes the community spirit of the festival. Many crafters have participated for decades, fostering a sense of togetherness. Bauserman noted that the displays change annually, reflecting seasonal crop availability.
For updates and more information, visit the Page County Heritage Association’s Facebook page.
