BROWNTOWN — The annual Browntown Redbud Festival will include an antique and classic car show Saturday, April 18, held in honor and memory of Dave McDermott, described by organizers as a friend and fellow volunteer.
The car show runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with check-in between 8 and 9 a.m. It will be held in the grassy lot between the museum and the Browntown Community Center. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. The registration fee is $15, with checks made payable to the Browntown Community Center Association (BCCA), 96 Browntown Rd., Browntown, VA 22610. For more information, contact Martha Buracker at 540-671-6349 or [email protected].
Trophy prizes will be awarded in four categories: People’s Choice, Participant’s Choice, Best Paint and Best Interior. Voting ends at 1 p.m., with prizes presented at 2 p.m. at the BCCA Stage. Attendees should bring their own chairs. No alcohol is permitted.
The car show is sponsored by Manor Line Ranch of Browntown.
The broader Redbud Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features a full day of family-friendly activities including a redbud seedling tree sale, silent auction, craft sales at two locations, a bake sale, a full kitchen menu and the Gooney Creek Duck Race at 1 p.m. Live music will be provided by the Katie Ridge Band followed by Ryan Jewel.
The festival takes place in scenic Browntown in Warren County’s South Fork area.
Posted by Dan McDermott.
