Final Notes and Notices

Via Colori® Fredericksburg Details:

 

Location: Fredericksburg (Historic Downtown), Sophia and Charlotte Streets, Riverfront Park (please review the map)

 

Time: September 25, 2010: 10 am-5 pm AND September 26, 2010: 10 am-5 pm

 

Parking will be available in the public parking garage at Wolfe and Sophia Streets and at the free lots at George and Sophia Streets. Both lots are immediately adjacent to the festival site. Additional parking is at City Dock and the commuter parking lots near the train station. The final option is good ol' street parking throughout downtown. No additional transportation, like use of the trolley or Fred Transit, is planned this year. Always be mindful of any restrictions. Please plan accordingly.

 

Handicapped Accessibility: If a participating artist has any physical limitations, please email immediately.

 

For all festivalgoers that require handicap parking, the public parking lots downtown offer such spaces to accomodate. Both William and George Streets will be open to traffic, and therefore might serve as a potential drop-off area for anyone with physical limitations. Please be mindful of the barricades and the large crowd. Your patience is requested and greatly appreciated.

 

Security: Security is in place for both nights of the festival. The Fredericksburg Police Department will patrol the area regularly, however, artists are asked to secure their work sites to their best ability. Do not leave valuable items at your square. Please report concerns or problems immediately to the information desk. Thank you.

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Schedule of events from the desk of Sue Henderson, Via Colori® Fredericksburg Director:

 

Saturday, September 25

 

• The event opens at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m. Artists will begin to lay out their paintings. You can watch the first stages of artwork being created.
• Entertainment will begin at 10:30 a.m. Look for performing artists in the areas marked Via Musica A and Via Musica B.
• Featured Artist, Curtis Goldstein, will create art in a 12x12 square in the center of the festival.
• Signature Artist, Gabe Pons, will create Neptune’s Daughter #2 on a 10x10 square.
• Via Bambini, a section of the festival dedicated to children, will be an interactive area where children can draw and create their own artwork.
• Food vendors, located in the Via Ristorante area marked on your map, will be selling sweet and savory items throughout the two-day event.

Sunday, September 26

 

• The event opens at 10:00 and closes at 5:00.
• Entertainment will begin at 12:00 and continue throughout the day.
• Featured and Signature Artists will continue to work on Sunday.
• Food vendors, Via Bambini will be open throughout the day.

 

If you have any questions or concerns during the weekend, please check in at the information desk located at Riverfront Park or call the Visitor Center at 540-373-1776.