Attractions at Pulaski Fest 2007
Photo Courtesy: Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show.
Paul Bunyan Lumberjacks
Pulaski Fest was pleased to feature the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, which performed three shows on September 8, 2007.
Motorcycle Ride & Contest
The Pulaski County Christmas Store sponsored a motorcycle ride and contest. Registration for the ride and content began at 11 a.m. on September 8, 2007 at Maple Shade Plaza (corner of Washington Ave. and Commerce St.). The cost to ride was $10 and the donation of a toy to the Christmas Store. The ride will begin at noon followed by a motorcycle show and judging.
- 11 a.m. - Registration at Maple Shade Plaza
- 12 p.m. - Motorcycle Ride
- 1:30 p.m. - Motorcycle Show
- 2:15 p.m. - Motorcycle Judging (Standard, Sport, Cruiser, Custom, Tour)
If you have questions, please contact Sally McCarthy at (540) 250-4960.
Photo Courtesy: Virginia Highlands Pipes and Drums band.
Live Music, Local Authors and Vendors
Pulaski Fest featured local musicians performing live at Jackson Park. In keeping with the area's Scots-Irish heritage, the Virginia Highlands Pipes and Drums band played at 1 p.m. People of all ages enjoyed some traditional Celtic music.
Performances Included:
- 9 a.m. - The Red Drum Singers
- 10 a.m. - Sweet Adelines
- 11 a.m. - First Baptist Church of Magazine Street Mass Choir and Stars of Faith
- Noon - Gospel Truth
- 1 p.m. - Virginia Highlands Pipes and Drums
- 2 - 5:30 p.m. - Local Bands:
- August
- Can't Kill Heroes
- Sasha Elliott
*Musical acts booked by Duckie Day Promotions.
The Pulaski Farmers Market.
Pulaski County Farmers Market
The Farmers Market at the Historic Train Station featured the finest produce, goods and other local products. Whether you were looking for buffalo burgers, fresh baked bread, or local produce, you surely found it all at the Farmers Market!
Pulaski County Flea Market
Who doesn't like a good bargain? Festivalgoers found plenty of good deals at the Flea Market held at Maple Shade Plaza.
Historical Walking Tour
History buffs were treated to a guided a "walking tour" by Dr. John White to important historical sites in the historic downtown Pulaski area. The tour included a discussion about founding industries, early businesses, downtown architecture, the early diversity of the community, local churches, and the first neighborhoods.