| Q. Is there a festival better than this? | A. Of course not! The Heart of Virginia Festival is the BEST small-town festival in the world! |
| Q. What time does it start? | A. The 10K Run/5 K Walk starts at 8:30AM (transportation to the starting line at 7:45AM). Festival vendors open for business at 9:00AM. The official kick-off and opening ceremony takes place at 10:00AM on the Crute Stage located at the corner of Main and Fourth Streets |
| Q. What is the cost of admission? | A. Attending the Downtown Farmville portion of the Festival is free for everyone. Of course, there will be plenty of wonderful opportunities to part with some of your hard earned cash at our Arts, Crafts and Food booths so come prepared. If you prefer to just stroll and soak in the great atmosphere and participate in some of the entertainment or activities that costs nothing. Entrance to Saturday Evening at the Airport is $5 per car. You can't beat that price. Come and enjoy food, bands, and a spectacular display of fireworks. |
| Q. Where can we park? | A. There are municipal parking lots located around the area of the festival, in particular there is a large amount of parking behind the Prince Edward County Courthouse located on Main Street. The Farmville Area Bus runs a free shuttle bus service from outlying parking lots to Festival sites from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information select this link. If you are a vendor or participant you will be receiving more information including where to park.
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| Q. Is there a shuttle bus? | A. The Farmville Area Bus runs a free shuttle bus service from outlying parking lots to Festival sites. Be sure to take the bus and avoid congestion downtown. Buses run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at approximately 20 or 30 minute intervals. Bus stops include the Longwood Village Shopping Center, College Plaza Shopping Center, and Southgate Shopping Center. For more information select this link. |
Q. Is there handicapped parking?
| There are handicapped parking spaces in the various municipal and church parking lots surrounding the Festival. We suggest getting to the Festival early as there aren't additional handicapped spaces specifically designated for those in wheelchairs on the day of the Festival. |
| Q. What can I not bring? | A. Pets or animals of any kind, skateboards, and bikes are not allowed at the festival. |
| Q. Can I bring my dog? | A. Sorry. Due to health and safety issues, no pets are permitted at the Heart of Virginia Festival.
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| Q. Is the festival stroller & wheelchair friendly? | A. Most areas of the festival should be accessible with a stroller or wheelchair. Most of the events occur on the street and sidewalks and there are only a few areas accessible via stairs. There is a slight incline from Main Street to High Street. If you have specific concerns please feel free to contact us.
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| Q. How many people attend? | A. There are no official numbers on record and the attendance varies depending on the weather. It has been estimated that the Festival welcomes more than 30,000 visitors. |
| Q. How many food vendors will there be? | A. This is determined each year depending on interest and space. You will enjoy a varied menu, including BBQ, ice cream, funnel cakes, hot dogs, gyros, blooming onions, snow cones, Italian sausage, kettle corn, pork rinds, turkey drumsticks, fried rice. Truly, something for everyone! To find out more information about who will be there this year's Festival, please select this link.
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| Q. What happens if it rains? | A. The Festival goes ahead rain or shine and is canceled only in severe weather conditions. Our vendors brave the elements to bring you the best art, crafts, food, and entertainment. The fireworks and evening bands may have to be called off if the weather is excessive. Call the Festival voicemail at 434.395.2744 or check this website for cancellation notices.
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| Q. Can I volunteer? | A. Absolutely! We always welcome anyone willing to join and help make this great event happen. It takes a lot of manpower and extra hands are greatly appreciated. Please send us an email to http://heartofvirginia.org/
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or call 434. 395.2744 and someone will be in touch with you. |
| Q. How can I find out about next year's festival? | A. Sign up for our email news letter by selecting this link and keep visiting our website.
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| Q. How do I get to the airport? | A. The Airport is 4 miles NW of Downtown Farmville.
Phone: 434.392-9016
130 Wedgewood Drive Take North Main Street (Route 45) to Plank Road (traffic light)
Make a Left onto Plank Road
Make a left on South Airport Road
Make a left on Wedgewood Drive |
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| Q. Where are the restrooms? | A. Porta-Johns, including handicapped-accessible units, will be the most accessible facilities and are placed throughout the Festival. There aren't a lot of port-a-potties for the number of people that are at the Festival, so go when you have the opportunity! |
| Q. Where can I stay? | A. There are lots of great places to stay in and around Farmville.
Here is a list of some of them: |
 | COMFORT INN
2108 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
Tel: 434.392.8163
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| DAYS INN
2011 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
Tel: 434.392.6611 | 
| HAMPTON INN FARMVILLE
300 Sunchase Boulevard
Farmville, VA 23901
Tel: 434.392.8826 | 1.800.HAMPTON
www.farmvillehampton.com | 
| SUPER 8 MOTEL
Highway 15 South & US 460 Bypass
Farmville, VA 23901
Tel: 434.392.8196 |  | BEAR CREEK LAKE STATE PARK
22 Bear Creek Lake Road
Cumberland, VA 23040
Tel: 804.492.4410, 1-800-933-PARK
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| | | HOLLIDAY LAKE STATE PARK
2759 State Park Road
Appomattox, VA 24522
Tel: 434.248.6308, 1-800-933-PARK
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| | | TWIN LAKES STATE PARK
788 Twin Lakes Road.
Green Bay, VA 23942-2525
Tel: 434.392.3435, 1-800-933-PARK
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| | THE MANOR INN & COTTAGE SUITES
3463 Farmville Road
Farmville, VA 23901
Tel: 888.392.4430
3 Miles From Campus
http://www.themanorresort.com/inn-cottages.html
| | THE INN ON THE AVENUES
313 First Ave.
Farmville, VA. 23901
434-315-0452
434-390-3930
www.theinnontheavenues.com
Owner - Janie Irons |  | Slice of Heaven Log Cabin
+1 540-290-1625
+1 919-760-8011
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p255124
Owner - Sharon Campbell |
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| Q. Where are the ATM machines? | A. There are several banks around town including BB&T, Bank of America, Benchmark Community Bank, Central Virginia Bank, Citizen's Bank and Trust, Bank of Appomattox, and Wachovia. |
| Q. Where can I purchase a t-shirt? | A. T-shirts are available from our online gift store at http://heartofvirginia.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=61 . |
| Q. Where can I purchase a 2007 Festival t-shirt and how long can I use my t-shirt to get a free milkshake? | A. The 2007 Heart of Virginia Festival T-Shirts feature the theme, "Set Sail with the Heart of Virginia Festival" as an official Virginia 2007 Community Program of the Jamestown Celebration. The T-shirts are $10.00 and are available on line at www.heartofvirginia.org. As the Official Sponsor of the 2007 Festival, Arby's is offering a lifetime offer. Wearing your 2007 Festival shirt entitles you to a FREE small milkshake at your Farmville Arby's for life |
| Q. Who organizes the Festival? | A. The Festival is hosted by the Town of Farmville and is organized by a Board of enthusiastic volunteers who give a lot of their time freely to make sure this wonderful event happens every year. You will see them around on the day of the Festival in their Board t-shirts. Feel free to ask them for any assistance you need but also feel free to take a moment to thank them for making the Festival such a success. If you would like to get involved yourself please send us an email to
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or call (434) 395 2744 and someone will be in contact with you. |
| Q. May I distribute information, flyers, etc? | A. The Festival by-laws do not permit the distribution of flyers, handbills, etc. without pre-approval and pre-registration as an official participant. Also product distribution is not permitted without pre-registration.
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| Q. How can I sponsor the Festival? | A. Full details of our sponsorship packages are available online at http://heartofvirginia.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=74. |
| Q. What entertainment/music is featured? | A. There are several music venues during the day plus Saturday Night at the airport. For full details check the listings for the various venues on this website. |
