Dragon Run Inn

The West Point, Virginia Crab Carnival is sponsored by the West Point Tri-Rivers Chamber of Commerce. This year the seafood festival will be held on Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2, 2010. Crab Carnival holds a special place in the hearts of all Tidewater community members as a joyous celebration of the Town of West Point's history and a great Fall festival. On Friday, October 1, 2010 •Tour de Crab 5:00 pm Children race their bikes in one of four races for different ages and genders, then parade down Main Street. Registration fee: $5.00 •Firemen's Parade: 7:00-8:00 pm •Entertainment: Live music by Wayne Greer and Groove Tide Sponsored by Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation and Old Dominion Grain, a division of The Mennel Milling Co. •Refreshments: 6:00 - 10:00 pm: seafood, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream •Fireworks: 9:15 pm Fireworks fill the sky above the York River. Sponsored by Loveland Distributors, Commonwealth Assisted Living,TPMG-West Point Family Practice, and BayLands Federal Credit Union. On Saturday, October 2, 2010 •Breakfast 6:30 - 9:00 am United Methodist Church, Men’s Fellowship 11th and Main St. •Crab Fun Run and Tot Walk 7:30 - 10:30 am 3135 King William Ave., Greater West Point YMCA Registration: 7:30 am; Fun Run: 8:00 am; Tot Trot: 8:15 am; 8K: 8:30 am •Canine Demonstration: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Corner of 9th and Kirby Streets. Watch the specially-trained dogs of the Virginia Department of Corrections search and find various drugs. Witness the skills of handlers and dogs as they demonstrate obedience and different aggressive drills. •Arts and Crafts Booths: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm •Entertainment on a variety of stages West Point Town Square Stage (9th St. between Main & Kirby) Sponsored by C&F Bank and West Point Pharmacy 2:30-6 pm - Wild at Heart 11th St. Stage Sponsored by WSI International Training, Inc. 10 am-1 pm - Churchyard Grass (Flatland Cloggers will perform during breaks) 2:30 - 6:00 pm - Crushed •Children's Activities Pony rides, face painting, balloons •Parade 1:00pm Along Main Street between 1st and 10th Streets, Grand Marshal Frances Thornton will lead bands,antique and classic vehicles, baby buggies, and more! Come stay with us and have a fun weekend.

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