Danville’s Festival in the Park presented by URW Community Federal Credit Union returns for its 42nd year May 19-21 in historic Ballou Park. This year’s three-day event includes several new attractions including a teen art show, a baking contest, a spoken word workshop, and a children and teen’s talent show.
“We love to see Festival continue to grow, even after 42 years,” said Festival in the Park Board President Jason Bookheimer. “This year will have some great new attractions and entertainment as well as some returning favorites.”
Festival hours are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 19; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 21.
This year’s Bud Light Main Stage Entertainment lineup includes Mason Via and Friends at 6 p.m. on Friday, followed by Jason Springs at 8 p.m.; Matt Boswell and the Hillbilly Blues Band will take the stage at 6 p.m. on Saturday as the opening act for Academy of Country Music Top Vocal Group Richochet.
Sunday will feature the gospel stylings of Walter Davis and Spiritual Wonders, Jessica Griffith and Singers, David Wilson and Singers, Annoited Voices and The Shockoe Music Group.
Festival will also include children’s rides, a children’s area, children’s entertainment, festival food, arts and craft vendors, and much more. Entrance into the park and the concerts is free all weekend; there will be a cost for rides and vendors.
The full schedule:
Friday, May 19; 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Vendors close at 8 p.m.)
- BALLOU RECREATION CENTER - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Art in the Park - Teen Art Display – Register at www.DanvilleFestivalinthePark.com
- CHILDREN'S AREA - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wristband Night ($18)
- 5:30 p.m. - The Cutest Show on Earth
- 6 p.m. - Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
- 6:30 p.m. - "Dan River Twins" Reading and Puppet Show
- 7 p.m. - The Cutest Show on Earth
- 7:30 p.m. - Kid's Petal Tractor Pull
- BUD LIGHT MAIN STAGE
- 6 p.m. - Mason Via and Friends
- 8 p.m. - Jason Springs
Saturday, May 20; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Vendors close at 8 p.m.)
- BALLOU RECREATION CENTER - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Art in the Park - Teen Art Display –Register at www.DanvilleFestivalinThePark.com
- 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - SERVE365: Community Resource Fair (Outside)
- 10 a.m. - Teen Art Judging (Winners Announced at 12 p.m. on Main Stage)
- 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Spoken Word Workshop – Register at www.DanvilleFestivalinthePark.com
- 4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - Spoken Word Performance
- 5:30 p.m. - Teen Fashion Show (Upstairs)
- CHILDREN'S AREA - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 10 a.m. - Danville's Got Talent - Elementary School Showcase
- 11 a.m. - The Cutest Show on Earth
- 11:30 a.m. - Kid's Petal Tractor Pull
- 12 p.m. - "Dan River Twins" Puppet Show
- 1 p.m. - The Cutest Show on Earth
- 1:30 p.m. - Kid's Petal Tractor Pull
- 2 p.m. - Danville's Got Talent - Middle School Showcase
- 3 p.m. - Danville's Got Talent - High School Showcase
- 3 p.m. - Who's Your Hero Run (Meet at Shelter No. 6 Near Softball Fields) – Register at www.DanvilleFestivalinthePark.com
- 6 p.m. - The Cutest Show on Earth
- 6:30 p.m. - Kid's Petal Tractor Pull
- BUD LIGHT MAIN STAGE
- 6 p.m. - Matt Boswell
- 8 p.m. - Ricochet
Sunday, May 21; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- BALLOU RECREATION CENTER - 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Art in the Park - Teen Art Display – Register at www.DanvilleFestivalinthePark.com
- 2 p.m. - Wine and Design Painting Class
- 2:30 p.m. - Baking Competition – Register at www.DanvilleFestivalinthePark.com
- 4 p.m. - Baking Competition Winners Announced (Upstairs)
- CHILDREN'S AREA - 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- 1 p.m. - "Dan River Twins" Puppet Show
- 1:30 p.m. - The Cutest Show on Earth
- 2:30 p.m. - Kid's Petal Tractor Pull
- 3 p.m. - Danville's Got Talent Awards
- 4 p.m. - The Cutest Show on Earth
- 4:30 p.m. - Kid's Petal Tractor Pull
- 5 p.m. - "Dan River Twins" Puppet Show
- MAIN STAGE
- 1:30 p.m.- Presentation of colors and national anthem (American Legion Post #29)
- 1:45 p.m. - Walter Davis and Spiritual Wonders
- 2:15 p.m. - Jessica Griffith and Singers
- 2:45 p.m. - David Wilson and Singers
- 3:30 p.m. - Annoited Voices
- 4:15 p.m. - The Shockoe Music Group
This schedule as well as links to registrations can be found online at www.DanvilleFestivalinthePark.com. Festival in the Park is sponsored by URW Community Federal Credit Union, Bud Light, Coca-Cola, Norhurst Professional Services, Paw Prints Pet Services, Danville Dental Associates, Curves, Negril, Burrell Bonding and T-Mobile.
