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The Expo will begin on Friday, July 26, and end on Sunday, July 28.

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Friday, July 26, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMRegistration

 

 

Nelson County High School -- 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949
11:00 AM - 5:00 PMHow to Start a Farm Business Part 2: Building the Books and Benefits
  • Bookkeeping, Health Insurance, Payroll, etc.
  • Lunch provided
Nelson County High School -- 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949
1:00 PM - 5:00 PMFarm Tours - join as you are able  
6:00 PMDinner


 

The Carriage House at Oak Ridge Estate -- 2300 Oak Ridge Rd, Arrington, VA 22922
Saturday, July 27, 2024
6:00 AM - 10:00 AMBuffet Breakfast (at your leisure)

Free hot breakfast for hotel guests

Home2 Suites or Tru by Hilton -- 542 and 650 Simons Run, Lynchburg, VA 24502
7:00 AM - 1:00 PMRegistration  Nelson County High School -- 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949
8:00 AM - 10:30 AMYoung Farmers Contests
  • Achievement Award
  • Discussion Meet
  • Excellence in Agriculture
  • Outstanding Young Agriculturalist
Nelson County High School -- 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMVirginia Tech Farm Safety ATV Workshop Nelson County High School -- 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949
9:00 AM - 12:00 PMContests & Exhibit Hall Nelson County High School -- 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMOpening General Session Nelson County High School -- 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLunch & Legislator Engagement Activities Nelson County High School -- 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949
1:00 PM - 5:30 PMFarm Tours

Two tour route options:

  • Bus Tour (visiting at least one brewery)
  • Tour for trailing in cars (for those with minors)
 
6:30 PMDinner
  • Live Music
  • Outdoor activities (volleyball, corn hole, karaoke, etc.)
  • Results of the contests will be announced
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery -- 165 Old Ridge Rd, Lovingston, VA 22949
Sunday, July 28, 2024
6:00 AM - 9:00 AMBuffet Breakfast (at your leisure)

Free hot breakfast for hotel guests

Home2 Suites or Tru by Hilton -- 542 and 650 Simons Run, Lynchburg, VA 24502
8:30 AM - 10:00 AMDevotional w/ Performance by the Little Mountain Boys

Little Mountain Boys

Home2 Suites -- 542 Simons Run, Lynchburg, VA 24502
10:30 AMAdjourn