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Wise County Virginia
Chamber of Commerce

765 Park Avenue
P.O. Box 226
Norton, VA 24273
Phone: (276) 679-0961
Fax: (276) 679-2655
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2008 Best Friend Festival

22nd Annual Best Friend Festival
June 10 - 14, 2008
Norton, VA

Theme:  "Up, Up and Away"

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

10:00 a.m. - Paint-a-Trash-Can - Sponsored by Norton Parks & Recreation and Vic's Decorating

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Backyard Summer Bash featuring old fashioned contests and races, water games, and many more activities for kids - Sponsored by Norton Community Hospital & Mountain States Health Alliance

11:00 a.m. - Norton's Largest Sandbox - Sponsored by Barnette Contractors and Short Mountain Silica

1:00 p.m. - Tie-Dyed T-shirts for Kids - Sponsored by Norton Community Hospital & Mountain States Health Alliance

2:00 p.m. - Bike Rodeo - Child bicycle safety course - Sponsored by Norton Social Services, Norton City Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Lion's Club

6:00 p.m. - Kid's Karaoke Contest (ages 12 & under) - Sponsored by WAXM

8:00 p.m. - Karaoke Contest (ages 13 & up) - Musical entertainment will be provided during intermission and at the end of Karaoke by Freddie Bradley - Sponsored by WAXM

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Senior Citizen's Day featuring free lunch for seniors, Wise Primary's Spring Variety Show, bingo, cakewalks, face painting, music, and more! - Sponsored by The Laurel's Retirement Assisted Living and Norton Redevelopment & Housing Authority. Lunch for seniors provided by Alpha Natural Resources, LLC, Virginia State Police, and Wise County Sheriff's Dept.

12:45 p.m. - Tie-Dyed T-shirts for Seniors - Sponsored by Norton Community Hospital & Mountain States Health Alliance

6:30 p.m. - Gospel Singing featuring The Singing Cookes - Sponsored by New People's Bank, Mullins Insurance, Super 8 Motel, and Lemon's Jewelry

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - First Bank & Trust Picnic in the Park featuring free hot dogs and music - Sponsored by First Bank & Trust Company 

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Kid's Night featuring kiddie rides, games, cartoon characters, face painting, crafts, a clown, the Smokehouse, and much more! - Sponsored by Norton Lions Club

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Kiddie Train - Sponsored by A & G Coal Corporation

7:00 p.m. - Legends of the Opry (VA KY Opry) featuring live bluegrass, country & gospel music - Sponsored by Carriage House Restaurant and Holiday Inn

8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Crankin' with Crutchfield (ages 13-19) - (Municipal Parking Lot, Park Avenue) featuring a teen dance, hot cars, cool prizes, and cotton candy - Sponsored by Crutchfield Corporation

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Splish Splash Pool Bash (Norton City Pool) featuring swimming, games, etc. Regular pool admission will be charged - Sponsored by Norton Parks & Recreation

7:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Friday Night Block Party (Park Avenue) featuring great food, music by The Coasters, local superstar Kaitlyn Baker, Guitar Hero contest, juggler stilt walker, caricature artist, and much more! - Sponsored by City of Norton, Sykes Enterprises, Inc., Wal-Mart Supercenter and The Coalfield Progress, Guitar Hero contest sponsored by G2K Games

7:00 - 11:00 p.m. - A Kid's Place (Park Avenue) featuring two rock walls, kiddie rides, Babbles the Clown, face painting, tattoos, sand art, etc. - Sponsored by First Bank & Trust Company, Wellmont Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Appalachian Federal Credit Union, Communications Workers of America Local 2204, and Dominion Energy

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Kiddie Train (Park Avenue) - Sponsored by A & G Coal Corporation

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

7:00 a.m. - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast (7th Street)

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Citywide Yard Sale (Norton) Pre-register by June 11 to be included in a $100 give away

7:00 a.m. - Flea Market Vendors (municipal parking lot, Park Avenue)

8:00 a.m. - Registration for The Regional Rehab 5K Run (Wachovia Bank parking lot, Park Avenue)

9:00 a.m. - The Regional Regional Rehab 5K Run (start/finish in Wachovia Bank parking lot, Park Avenue) - Sponsored by The Regional Rehab Center of Norton Community Hospital & Mountain States Health Alliance

9:00 a.m. - Battle of the Border Basketball (John I. Burton High School) Youth basketball games - Sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes Southwest VA

8:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Kid's Fishing Day (ages 12 & under) (Norton Reservoir) Fishing open to public at 12 noon - Sponsored by Norton Parks & Recreation, Old Dominion Sportsman Association, Dominion Energy, and Norton's Lion Club

The Best Friend Festival is sponsored by the Wise County Chamber of Commerce, City of Norton, and area businesses. All events held at Norton City Park unless otherwise stated. Some of this information is subject to change. In the event of inclement weather or for more information, please call 276-679-0961.

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