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It is time again for Daniel Boone's ( the VII) Pasture Party. If you live in VA and want a great day, this is a good event. His shop is to die for, and the tailgating area of anvils, equipment, supplies, etc. is worth the trip alone. The "Iron in the Hat" is a big raffle thing. Everyone brings something to put in. There are paintings, old farm tools, knives, blacksmith stuff, decorative items, food stuff ( honey, BBQ sauce, etc.), and so much more.....hundreds of items. You can buy tickets and drop them in the cup attached to any item you want to try and win. they draw the tickets after lunch and the winner's ticket is put on the item. If it is your ticket, you take it home.
I won't be there this year because I am having a knee replaced that week.
This is Judy Boone's message:
Can you believe it... we are almost half way through the first month of 2015????? Hopefully you survived 2014 in good stead. Time to plan for this year's Pasture Party! Pertinent information follows:
DATE AND TIME: February 28, 2015, 9:00AM - 4:00PM.... There seems to have been some confusion about the date this year, but as always it's the LAST Sat in Feb!
REQUIREMENTS: Come prepared to have a good time! Bring something for Iron in the Hat and be prepared to buy tickets.... this is how we pay for the day
without charging you an arm and a leg.... so PLEASE do your part.
DETAILS: This year we have multiple featured demonstrators: PHIL HEATH from BGOP, and
MARK SPERRY & CHRIS HENKELS from Colonial Williamsburg
There will be craft programs for spouses and kids
There will be LOTS of tailgating, you are welcome to participate.
FOOD: Lunch will be provided, as always.... you pay for it with the Iron in the Hat!
LODGING: If you need a place to stay, rooms have been reserved Friday and Saturday nights (2/27 & 28) for "Blacksmith Pasture Party" at -
Best Western Inn & Suites, 135 Wood Ridge Terrace
Zions Crossroads (used to be Gordonsville), VA
call them directly to reserve a room - 540-832-1700 Rate is $98.99 plus tax
IMPORTANT - If you think you need a room, reserve it quickly... they tend to be full most nights lately.
Cut off for ROOM RESERVATIONS is 1/31/15, they cannot guarantee rooms or rate after that date
You can cancel reservations up to 24 hours in advance,if you plans change.
PASTURE PARTY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NO LATER THAN 2/15/15
Let us know by responding to this email or by phone at 540-967-3267,
We need everyone's name who is coming with you
Pray for warm, dry weather!!!! Hope to see you then.
Judy & Dan
I won't be there this year because I am having a knee replaced that week.
This is Judy Boone's message:
Can you believe it... we are almost half way through the first month of 2015????? Hopefully you survived 2014 in good stead. Time to plan for this year's Pasture Party! Pertinent information follows:
DATE AND TIME: February 28, 2015, 9:00AM - 4:00PM.... There seems to have been some confusion about the date this year, but as always it's the LAST Sat in Feb!
REQUIREMENTS: Come prepared to have a good time! Bring something for Iron in the Hat and be prepared to buy tickets.... this is how we pay for the day
without charging you an arm and a leg.... so PLEASE do your part.
DETAILS: This year we have multiple featured demonstrators: PHIL HEATH from BGOP, and
MARK SPERRY & CHRIS HENKELS from Colonial Williamsburg
There will be craft programs for spouses and kids
There will be LOTS of tailgating, you are welcome to participate.
FOOD: Lunch will be provided, as always.... you pay for it with the Iron in the Hat!
LODGING: If you need a place to stay, rooms have been reserved Friday and Saturday nights (2/27 & 28) for "Blacksmith Pasture Party" at -
Best Western Inn & Suites, 135 Wood Ridge Terrace
Zions Crossroads (used to be Gordonsville), VA
call them directly to reserve a room - 540-832-1700 Rate is $98.99 plus tax
IMPORTANT - If you think you need a room, reserve it quickly... they tend to be full most nights lately.
Cut off for ROOM RESERVATIONS is 1/31/15, they cannot guarantee rooms or rate after that date
You can cancel reservations up to 24 hours in advance,if you plans change.
PASTURE PARTY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NO LATER THAN 2/15/15
Let us know by responding to this email or by phone at 540-967-3267,
We need everyone's name who is coming with you
Pray for warm, dry weather!!!! Hope to see you then.
Judy & Dan