The 2023 schedule is not yet available. You can look at the 2022 schedule for an idea of what the day will look like.
The New Deal Festival will be on Saturday, July 8, 2023!
10:00
- Flag Ceremony — VFW Post 1589
- Gates Open
- Fiber Arts and Blacksmithing Demonstrations Begin
- Outdoor Craft Market opens
- AHI Craft Shop in Center Hall complex opens
- Antique Car, Truck, & Tractor Show registration
- Museum Buildings and Exhibits open
- Homesteaders are in E-15 most of the day – find out about growing up in Arthurdale
- Pie Drop Off for Pie Contest (Drop off between 10-11)
10:30
MUSIC: Jeff Fedan (Dulcimer)
FOOD: Food trucks open; water sold at info table
11:00
- Craft Beer Garden opens
- Kids Activities & Farm Zoo Open
- Face Painting by Miss Teacup (11-3)
- Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (11-1)
- Friends of Deckers Creek STEM Activities (11-3)
- Coloring Contest opens
- Hay Rides Begin (11-3)
- Antique Car, Truck, & Tractor Show Opens
- Ann Pancake Signing Books (11-1)
11:30
Marionette Show by Linda Zimmer in Center Hall
12:00
Unveiling of New Forge sign
MUSIC: Chris Haddox
Reading of Annie’s Appalachian Adventures: The Letter by Hannah Evans
Judging Occurs for Pie Contest and Coloring Contest
12:30
Watermelon Eating Contest (ages 5-11)
1:00
Nancy Abrams Signing Books (1-3)
1:15
Contest Winners Announced: Pie Baking, Watermelon Eating, Coloring
1:30
MUSIC: Soup Camel
Reading of Annie’s Appalachian Adventures: The Letter by Hannah Evans
2:00
Sack Race (ages 5-11)
2:30
Marionette Show by Linda Zimmer in Center Hall
3:00
MUSIC: Mary Linscheid
4:00
Gates close — last chance to buy a wristband!
Craft Market closes
5:00
Festival Concludes