PART Events Archive - The Best Part of Virginia https://bestpartva.org/events/ Find Out Why You will Fall in Love With the Best Part of Virginia Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:29:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 Oysters, Barbecue…Battersea! https://bestpartva.org/events/oysters-barbecue-battersea/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:23:35 +0000 https://bestpartva.org/?post_type=events&p=28542 Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Oysters, Barbecue…Battersea! We can’t wait to open up Battersea’s doors once again for our biggest event of the year! This beloved fundraiser brings […]

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]]> Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Oysters, Barbecue…Battersea! We can’t wait to open up Battersea’s doors once again for our biggest event of the year!

This beloved fundraiser brings together friends, supporters, and new faces for an afternoon of great food, live music, and good company at the historic Battersea villa. Guests will enjoy fresh oysters, barbecue, and classic Southern favorites prepared by Cater2Events, along with beer, wine, and other refreshments.

We’re also excited to welcome back Kristi Kream and the Sugar Daddies for live music on the lawn. Come enjoy the beautiful villa and grounds and views while supporting the Battersea Foundation and helping make our work possible.

We are so grateful to everyone who continues to support this special event, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Sponsorships available!

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]]> DRIVING TOUR: Hidden in Plain Sight – Part Three https://bestpartva.org/events/driving-tour-hidden-in-plain-sight-part-three/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:20:29 +0000 https://bestpartva.org/?post_type=events&p=28539 Join the Petersburg Battlefields Foundation (PBF) for this Civil War educational caravan driving tour highlighting unique sites within the Eastern Front of the Petersburg National Battlefield that you may not […]

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]]> Join the Petersburg Battlefields Foundation (PBF) for this Civil War educational caravan driving tour highlighting unique sites within the Eastern Front of the Petersburg National Battlefield that you may not have noticed before

David Lowe, Phil Shiman, and Julia Steele, who call themselves “The Petersburg Project”, have been researching, studying, revealing, and verifying unique features and sites of the Petersburg Campaign for over 20 years. Petersburg Project will be utilizing Civil War era photographs, maps, and other items to give us new insights and perspectives for various sites we will visit within the Eastern Front of Petersburg National Battlefield. The caravan tour will include stops at soldier wells, an icehouse that was between the lines and raided by both sides before becoming a U.S. artillery position, mortar positions (no, we didn’t get to these in Part Deux), and battlefield features important during the initial assault and the Battle of the Crater.

You’ve never seen the Eastern Front like this before – you will not want to miss this unique tour! Water and Snacks will be provided during the tour.

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]]> 15th Annual Hopewell Kiwanis Wine Festival https://bestpartva.org/events/15th-annual-hopewell-kiwanis-wine-festival/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:30:22 +0000 https://bestpartva.org/?post_type=events&p=28536 An afternoon of Virginia Wine, music, and fun across all three floors of the historic Beacon Theatre, benefiting student scholarships. WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 12:00 pm -5:00 pm […]

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]]> An afternoon of Virginia Wine, music, and fun across all three floors of the historic Beacon Theatre, benefiting student scholarships.
WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 12:00 pm -5:00 pm
WHERE: Beacon Theatre, 401 N. Main Street, Hopewell, VA
ADMISSION: $30 IN ADVANCE; $35 AT THE DOOR. Must be 21+ with a valid ID
INCLUDES samples from 8 of Virginia’s Wineries and Vineyards
PARTICIPATING WINERIES AND VINEYARDS:
Byrd Cellars Vineyard, Jolene Family Winery, Mattaponi Winery, 3 Leg Run Winery
Zoll Vineyards, Front Four Cellars Winery, Lazy Days Winery, Saude Creek Winery

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT BY: Kyle Davis

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]]> All Hallows Eve https://bestpartva.org/events/all-hallows-eve/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:24:26 +0000 https://bestpartva.org/?post_type=events&p=28527 Which spirits will you hear from this year at the annual All Hallows’ Eve event? You’ll only find out if you book a spot for a tour. Tours begin every […]

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]]> Which spirits will you hear from this year at the annual All Hallows’ Eve event? You’ll only find out if you book a spot for a tour.
Tours begin every 20 minutes, and you must reserve your spot in advance.
Parking will be at the Visitors Center at South Side Depot (37 River Street, Petersburg, VA 23803). Ticket holders will then take the trolley to Blandford Cemetery – please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time.
As always, we are most grateful to our spirits and guides for making this popular event happen!

Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/all-hallows-eve-2026-tickets-287444

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]]> 12th Annual Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival https://bestpartva.org/events/12th-annual-czech-and-slovak-folklife-festival/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:25:28 +0000 https://bestpartva.org/?post_type=events&p=28523 The Virginia Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival celebrates the cultural heritage of hundreds of immigrant families from Czechia Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries who chose to build […]

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]]> The Virginia Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival celebrates the cultural heritage of hundreds of immigrant families from Czechia Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries who chose to build their lives in Prince George County during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through the festival’s music, dance, crafts, authentic food, and the museum’s permanent Czech and Slovak gallery, visitors may explore cultural traditions, agricultural history, family ancestry, and the lasting impact of this community on the region.

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]]> Dinwiddie County Fair https://bestpartva.org/events/dinwiddie-county-fair/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:52:19 +0000 https://bestpartva.org/?post_type=events&p=28461 Join us October 16-18, 2026 for a weekend packed with unforgettable fun and excitement for the whole family! Enjoy thrilling carnival rides and games, live shows and music, fair food, […]

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]]> Join us October 16-18, 2026 for a weekend packed with unforgettable fun and excitement for the whole family! Enjoy thrilling carnival rides and games, live shows and music, fair food, agricultural exhibits, and more!

Attractions
Car Show (Oct 16)
Trick-or-Treating (Oct 17, 11 am – 3 pm), so the little ones should bring their costumes
Rock-n-Roll Circus
Twin Stunts
All-American Pig Racing

Entertainment
10/16: En’Novations Band
10/17: Mid-Atlantic Wrestling
10/17: Teaze

Carnival
Rides and games provided by Snyder’s Attractions.

Fair Hours
Friday, Oct 16: 6 pm – 11 pm
Saturday, Oct 17: 11 am – 11 pm
Sunday, Oct 18: 12 pm – 6 pm

Get your tickets now and tag friends to meet at the fair!
https://snydersattractions.magicmoneyllc.com/…/Event…/42

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