Gates open at 3:00 PM
Car Show registration 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Trophies @ 8PM)
General Admission:
$5 PER PERSON
For more information or to volunteer
Contact: PowhatanEventCenter@gmail.com
FIREWORKS 9PM
PETS ALLOWED - PARKING INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION
Bring the whole family to celebrate the Independence Holiday at the fairgrounds.
This Charity Festival will have a Car Show, Kid Zone with
Inflatables, Mechanical Bulls,Exhibitors, Arts and Crafts Vendors and more.
Hang out and enjoy libations on the lawn with beer, wine, mixed drinks and a variety of food truck options all day.
Bring your dancing shoes and join in the fun of line dancing, live entertainment and DJ!
Everyone is welcome….bring your kids, your friends, a lawn blanket and enjoy the good music, food and fun!
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 1,000 POUNDS OF DONATED FOOD COLLECTED!
Visitors “hungry to help” can bring non-perishable items for the food bank drive and be entered in a raffle for a chance to win prizes!
Alternate food donation drop-off is at the Powhatan Sheriff office, in the back.
Most Needed Items
Anything you give is so very much appreciated. Low salt and low sugar items are especially needed. Please no glass containers (they break easily).
Nut Butters
Canned Proteins
Canned Soup and Vegetables
Canned Fruits
Tomato Products
Beans and Lentils
Cereal (hot or cold)
Pasta, Rice and Whole Grains
Healthy Snacks, Dried Fruits and Nuts
Condiments, Oils, Spices
Child Friendly Food Items
Child friendly foods; non-perishable, easy to open, and no preparation needed. Please no glass containers (they break easily).
Items such as:
Fruit snacks
Single servings of macaroni & cheese
Granola bars
Mini boxes of cereal
Cheese crackers or sandwich crackers
Instant oatmeal (single-serving packets)
Peanut Butter Crackers
Applesauce cups/pouches
Veggie straws/Chips
Juice boxes/bottled water
Ramen Noodles
Be a sponsor: powhataneventcenter@gmail.com
Patriot / Titanium Sponsor ($5,000 & up)
Speaking opportunities during the event.
Exclusive access VIP areas or hospitality.
Booth & Banner on Main Stage & specific event locations (kids' zone, etc.)
Logo on website and promotional materials.
Name announcement 6x.
10 Admission Tickets.
Flag / Platinum Sponsor ($2,500 & up)
Booth & Banner at specific event locations (kids' zone, etc.)
Logo on event website and promotional materials.
Name announcement 3x.
7 Admission Tickets.
Stripes / Gold Sponsor ($1,500 & up)
Booth & Banner at specific event locations (kids' zone, etc.)
Logo on event website and promotional materials.
Name announcement 2x.
4 Admission Tickets.
Spangles / Silver Sponsor ($500 & up)
Logo on event website and promotional materials.
Booth & Banner at specific event locations (kids' zone, etc.)
2 Admission Tickets.
Stars / Bronze Sponsor ($250 & up)
Logo on event website.
Banner on-site.
Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors
2026 Festival Schedule
Continuous Music – House Party w/DJ Drake 99.3/107.5 FM KISS Radio and Live Entertainment
Food and Fun
A variety of popular mobile food trucks and street vendors will feature their prime eats… buy a taste or buy a meal!
Among your choices? BBQ, chicken wings, hot dogs, soul food, seafood—even veggie options.
Also, shoppers will be tempted by vendors displaying jewelry, arts and crafts and other kinds of merchandise.
Everyone is welcome….bring your kids, your friends, a lawn blanket and enjoy the good music, food and fun!
Look to the sky for fireworks at dusk!
2026 Festival Charity Information
Every year we donate part of our proceeds to local charities that specifically serve Central
Virginia. These are our 2026 Festival Charity Recipients:
Help us reach our goal to benefit these charities!
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