County Wide Main Events: Strawberry Festival May 20, 2017 Phone Number: 434-985-6158 Email: goodallmtnconsultants@gmail.com Mid-Atlantic Power Festival June 13 – 17, 2017 Phone Number: 434-989-0294 Email: jamie@mapfest.net Website: www.mapfest.net Greene County Fair June 27 – July 1, 2017 Phone Number: 434-985-7622 Email: tammydurrer@yahoo.com Website: www.greenecountyfairvirginia.com Independence Day Parade and Fireworks July 4, 2017 Phone Number: 540-290-8344 Email: thestanardsvilleparade@gmail.com Website: www.stanardsville.org/ Virginia Clay Festival September 23-24, 2017 Website: www.virginiaclayfestival.com/ Tour de Greene October 14, 2017 Phone Number: 540-220-5787 Email: andy@insprocv.com Website: www.bicyclegreeneva.com Parade of Lights December 2, 2017 Phone Number: 434-906-4859 Email: offi ce@greenecoc.org Website: www.greenecoc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreeneChamber Leisure Activities: Discover the Blue Ridge Mountains - explore a wilderness trail or cycle along the rolling hills of a country road. Enjoy a day of fl y fi shing, golfi ng or horseback riding. Greene County offers an abundance of outdoor activities for the whole family to experience. From select wines to cowboy boots and everything in between, shopping in Greene is a delightful adventure. For the shopping enthusiasts, specialty shops abound, including art galleries, local potteries, antique collections and garden art. Virginia became the birthplace of American wine due to Thomas Jefferson and his vision. Kilaurwen Winery and Stone Mountain Vineyards are part of the Monticello Wine Trail which includes more than 30 boutique wineries in central Virginia. With more than 75,000 square feet of antiques, fi ne arts and collectibles, Greene County is an “antiquers” dream! Travel from shop to shop using our Ruckersville Antique District guide and enjoy the unique characteristics of each establishment. Period furniture, rare books and vintage glassware are just a few of the wonderful antiques to be found. Greene County is home to a delightful array of crafters and artists. From photographers to painters, potters to jewelers, locals and visitors reap the benefi ts of these talented artisans. Be sure to visit in September for the annual Virginia Clay Festival. Start your culinary journey in the historic town of Stanardsville and continue throughout the county. From fi ne dining to casual eateries, the family owned restaurants welcome visitors into the fold. Dine at an award-winning restaurant located in a charming historic inn or enjoy fresh locallysourced meats and veggies on a quaint front porch with stellar Blue Ridge Mountain views. Beautiful Greene County is the ideal central location to stay while visiting many of our regional historic sites. A scenic drive east takes you to Montpelier, home of James Madison. Or, head south through Charlottesville to tour Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and James Monroe’s Ashlawn-Highland. Don’t miss the experience of enjoying an 18th century lunch at Michie Tavern. The region is rich in Civil War sites and is part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground, a National Heritage Area. Whether you prefer the charm of a country inn, the convenience of a modern hotel, or a getaway in a secluded cabin, you’ll fi nd it here. For the more adventurous lodger, experience life in a mountaintop yurt or a night in a unique camping caboose. Media: Local Television stations received through much of the county include NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX and PBS affi liates in Charlottesville and Richmond. The Charlottesville stations provide frequent coverage of county news and events. Stations affi liated with other national networks can be received throughout the county. Cable television is available to most of the county with satellite being available to areas where it is not. The local paper, The Greene County Record, is distributed weekly, as well as a Charlottesville paper, The Daily Progress, which is distributed daily. ����Greene County Record 113 Main St. Stanardsville, VA 22973 434-985-2315 http://www.dailyprogress.com/greenenews/ The Daily Progress 685 West Rio Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 P.O. Box 9030 Charlottesville, VA 22906 Main: 434-978-7200 http://www.dailyprogress.com/ Utilities: Electricity is provided by Dominion Power or Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. Telephone service is provided by Century Link, Comcast and cellular coverage is also available in most parts of the county. Public water and sewer are available for some areas, while other areas operate on private well and septic systems. Dominion Power www.dom.com Bill Payments: Dominion Virginia Power P. O. Box 26543 Richmond, VA 23290-0001 Corporate Offi ce: Dominion P.O. Box 26666 Richmond, VA 23261 866-DOM-HELP (866-366-4357) ����Rappahannock Electric Cooperative www.myrec.coop Residential Members 800-552-3904 offi ce@myrec.coop Commercial Members 800-920-9288 keyaccounts@myrec.coop Century Link Comcast www.comcast.net 3912 Lenox Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22901 800-266-2278 ����Denotes Chamber Member www.greenecoc.org/ 7
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