It's a shame that Arts in the Middle occurs only once a year. This is my first time here. Sadly,…read moreI'll have to wait a year to give it a second go. Arts in the Middle is so-called because it is situated at the top of Virginia's Middle Peninsula, in Urbanna on the Rappahannock River. AITM is hosted at Hewick Plantation, a gorgeous manor house and spread built in the late 17th century. AITM is completely outdoors on the grounds. And requires *lots* of walking. Finding AITM is duck soup. Find the small (pop. under 1000) town of Urbanna, and signage will take care you the rest of the way. AITM is a mere 7 years old, but is well-run, and well-attended. I drove into the huge parking area, and was guided by attendants to find a convenient spot. Duck soup! I hobbled my way to what seemed to be the hub of activity, was offered a bottle of water, and also offered a ride to the stalls. (They don't do this for everyone; I think they took pity on the peaked old lady wielding a quad cane.) I had come with a specific purpose, to purchase a hand-made rocking chair. Despite a plethora of vendors (Jewelry, Oils, Fiber, Ceramics, Pottery, etc.) there was only one cabinetmaker, William D. Jenkins of Locust Farm Windsors. [Windsors as in chairs] A gal driving a golf cart took me to the stall where Mr. Jenkins was showcasing his work. He had 2 rockers; the cheapest was $950. I went on to other booths, looking at and chatting about hand-crafted silver jewelry. Also coffee mugs. Tempting, but I have too many already. Next year, forearmed with knowledge of what to expect, I hope to take advantage of all the arts offered at AITM.

This festival was a delightful surprise. They say 50,000 people attend each year. 3 band stands…read more Beer garden, wine garden, crafts, food, vendors, entertainment, contests, demonstrations. They even had an archiological dig that.you could participate in.

Let the Good Times Roll!...A Weekend well spent with food, friends and family!!…read more Nestled around the waterways of the Chesapeake, Potomac and Rappahannock River...is a small tidewater town populated by more boats than people.....named Urbanna, VA. Although I was not born and raised in this small town, I have family here and during November the river home becomes host to many family members and friends from afar. Each November, the town of Urbanna throws the country's largest and longest-running Oyster themed--food and wine festivals called the "Urbanna Oyster Festival!" The town's streets are closed to vehicle traffic and become filled with oyster booths, seafood dishes, music and crafts. The festival highlight is the oyster itself and a shucking contest which draws spectators from around the world. The festival is held the first weekend of November each year, from Friday morning to ending Saturday night. For a town a little over 500 people, the annual festival's attendance over the two days is in between 50,000-75,000. During the festival, the town is closed to traffic in the afternoon on Friday and for most of the day Saturday. Admission to the event is free of charge, although there is a fee for parking within the vicinity of the festival. Home to the Oyster Festival for almost sixty years, Urbanna is synonymous with Chesapeake Bay oysters. Food, Wine and Arts n' Crafts...is the name of the game here! The food is provided in many different forms by over fifty vendors. The beloved oyster is always available in ample supply and in a variety of presentations: raw, roasted, fried, smoked, steamed, in fritters or in a stew. There is a plethora of eats to be had! In addition to the oysters, one can enjoy clams, crabs, shrimp, Philly Steak, oriental food, hamburgers, hot dogs, roast beef and other goodies too numerous to mention. Local Virginia Wineries offer up some of the best libation and even though its not my thing the hand made Art n' Crafts sold here invoke lots of great memories of the things my Nanna often crafted and loved. There is definitely a variety of crafts and artwork available for sale throughout the town and within Festival's village. Among the many offerings are handmade furniture, stained glass, antiques, wood carvings, sculpture, pottery, leather goods and jewelry. There is some of everything here at this festival for all ages. Hay Rides, Pony rides, amusement park rides and many outdoor games for the kids. For the adults, young and old....FOOD! Oh and did I say FOOD!?....No let me clarify GREAT INSANE FOOD! I have never been so stuff! This weekend was truly a great one. The perfect mini-vacation with family and friends! I mean....What better way to spend a holiday weekend and getaway from the "hustle n' bustle" of the city!? Come here with a big appetite because the folks native to this town are the most generous, hospitable people and welcome you with open arms! Each home and restaurant visited, we were shoved food in giant proportions. Small town charm and simple living is what you will find here in Urbanna, VA.....and based on the local eats and this festival...they clearly don't care about snobby paleo diets, low-carb desires, obsessive compulsions to the gym or your waist line...as in the city! LOL.

We had an hour to kill while waiting for someone, and happened upon this spectacular shop. The…read moreproceeds help the local animal welfare league, so it's easy to feel good about spending money here. This is a thrift shop, so you don't know what you'll find, but whatever you happen upon, it's sure to be well priced. The shop is well organized and neat, with aisles wide enough to not feel claustrophobic. They had lots of books and magazines, of course, and shelves of small appliances. (An electric knife sharpener for $8!) They had baskets of sewing notions and fabrics, plus some clothing. If you like beautiful China, they had a set of Limoges for a steal. Now, the volunteers/employees- so nice! I wish I lived closer, because I think I'd be a regular customer.

*great inventory *includes seasonal items…read more*extremely great prices *friendly volunteers *accepts cash & charge *they offer FREE bags *they carefully wrap fragile items *AWESOME CAUSE TO HELP ANIMALS!!!

Wonderful selection of outdoor furniture & home decor. We thoroughly enjoyed our shopping…read moreexperience and made a purchase of furniture for our new deck. Anne, the store manager, was so knowledgeable, friendly & helpful in aiding us in our purchase selection. We are anxiously awaiting for our delivery! We can definitely recommend this store for anyone looking for outdoor furniture.

I had a problem with a garden stool that I had purchased…read more They replaced the stool with a different one, and I am very happy with it. They stand behind their products and are so helpful and delightful to work with.

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Locksmith arrived promptly when he said he would be there. The service was performed and the…read morelocksmith was very polite and helpful.

They came to service my generator in a timely manner. They even offered me a bi annual contract for…read moreservice that was very reasonable. Living in an area that is the last to be brought back online a generator is a must!

Unsatisfactory service across the board. Stay away, because anyone else is far better. They sold…read moreme a standby generator and then screwed up the installation, so I had to recall them three or four times. Now, they are too lazy to service the generator that they sold me, I had to find someone else to do the work. Stay away at all costs, unless you have millions to waste on them.

Jill helped me accomplish in one day something have I have repeatedly failed to do on my own for…read moreyears. We purged years of clothing from my wardrobe such that my bedroom and closet are no longer chaotic and look so clean and organized. She kindly challenged me to get rid of things where I hesitated a bit too long and I haven't missed a single thing! She partnered with me to sell items that may still be of worth to someone else, which brought my costs down even further. I'm grateful to Jill for returning my living space to the calming feels it used to have. Thanks Jill!

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