IN PERSON AND ON SITE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
We have made the difficult decision to cancel our in-person Heritage Day Festival on October 2.
COVID concerns continue, and regional "breakthrough" cases and hospitalizations are rising. Several congregations are unable to participate: not enough available helpers; concerns about gathering for preparations and eating; and some actual positive COVID cases within their ranks. It is safe to be outdoors at Camp Bethel, but it's more challenging to spend hours and hours together in preparation. The Virginia Department of Health currently allows such events (with caution), but the VDH also discourages large public gatherings from "mixed households."
I am very sorry for such a late announcement, and I know you've already spent many hours planning and preparing. THANK YOU so very much for your continued support and advocacy!
If you can, I encourage you to explore what's possible: A drive-thru church "yard sale" or food stand or to-go dinner? A special after-church parking lot event? An on-line sale or auction with doorstep delivery or pickup? A special offering? Groups were very creative last year, and we are honored and touched by the outpouring of support. Any way you can help Camp Bethel in 2021 in honor of Heritage Day is greatly needed AND appreciated.
Please let me know how we, the camp staff and the Outdoor Ministries Committee, can support or promote your creative efforts. We will promote your event and update all information at www.CampBethelVirginia.org/HeritageDay. Contact me with any questions, input, concerns, or ideas, and let me know how we can support you. CampBethelOffice@gmail.com or 540-992-2940.
We're all tired of COVID. With God's help plus community common-sense, we can suppress the virus and return to "normal" soon. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Together, in Christ our hope,
Barry LeNoir
Camp Bethel Director
COVID concerns continue, and regional "breakthrough" cases and hospitalizations are rising. Several congregations are unable to participate: not enough available helpers; concerns about gathering for preparations and eating; and some actual positive COVID cases within their ranks. It is safe to be outdoors at Camp Bethel, but it's more challenging to spend hours and hours together in preparation. The Virginia Department of Health currently allows such events (with caution), but the VDH also discourages large public gatherings from "mixed households."
I am very sorry for such a late announcement, and I know you've already spent many hours planning and preparing. THANK YOU so very much for your continued support and advocacy!
If you can, I encourage you to explore what's possible: A drive-thru church "yard sale" or food stand or to-go dinner? A special after-church parking lot event? An on-line sale or auction with doorstep delivery or pickup? A special offering? Groups were very creative last year, and we are honored and touched by the outpouring of support. Any way you can help Camp Bethel in 2021 in honor of Heritage Day is greatly needed AND appreciated.
Please let me know how we, the camp staff and the Outdoor Ministries Committee, can support or promote your creative efforts. We will promote your event and update all information at www.CampBethelVirginia.org/HeritageDay. Contact me with any questions, input, concerns, or ideas, and let me know how we can support you. CampBethelOffice@gmail.com or 540-992-2940.
We're all tired of COVID. With God's help plus community common-sense, we can suppress the virus and return to "normal" soon. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Together, in Christ our hope,
Barry LeNoir
Camp Bethel Director
Camp Bethel's 37th annual Brethren Heritage Day Festival is Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 7:30am through 2:30pm. This festival is FREE for EVERYONE to attend, and 100% of all sales of food, crafts, and activities benefit the programs and operations of Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. FREE PARKING and FREE ENTRY.
We WILL celebrate Heritage Day: in-person, on-site, and outdoors on October 2. We can maintain a healthy and safe festival by following common-sense state and local health guidance. We encourage you and your congregation to participate (register using the button above) or to plan a separate event or offering for Camp Bethel. Camp Bethel needs YOUR participation!
We WILL celebrate Heritage Day: in-person, on-site, and outdoors on October 2. We can maintain a healthy and safe festival by following common-sense state and local health guidance. We encourage you and your congregation to participate (register using the button above) or to plan a separate event or offering for Camp Bethel. Camp Bethel needs YOUR participation!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021:
5:00-6:00am: Apple Butter Canning in the Gym, hot off the kettles. Come and help!
7:30am: Breakfast all day at booth #27 & #29!
9:00: Booths OPEN and Apple Butter available.
9:15: Kids’ Fishing open; child 3-12 w/ adult (suggested $10 donation). Trout donated by Brugh's Mill Country Store in memory of Bill Humbert and in honor of the families of Troutville Church of the Brethren.
9:30: Kids' Train Rides begin.
2:30: Booths close.
We recommend:
- Bring CASH or checks payable to CAMP BETHEL. This event raises funds for a good cause: Camp Bethel's programs!
- Please leave dogs at home, OR crate your dog in the shade near your car. With so many people present, even friendly leashed dogs pose problems. We DO, however, welcome you to bring your dog (leashed) at another time to walk our many trails.
- Plan to eat breakfast AND lunch! So many good foods to try!
- Excellent Christmas shopping options, plus Christmas decor!
40 Church Vendors! What a selection: Heritage Day A-to-Z!
Apples & apple pies, apple butter, aprons, Baked goods galore, baby quilts, BBQ (3 choices), birdhouses, biscuits, blankets, bratwurst, Brethren & Camp Bethel history, Cakes, candies, candles, canned goods, chili beans, chips, Christmas décor, cider, cobblers, coffee, cold drinks, cole slaw, cookies, corn dogs, country ham, CRAFTS of all kinds, Danishes, dog treats, dolls, dried apples & dried foods, Dunkers!, Egg rolls, empanadas, Face painting for kids, flowers: mums & pansies, fried pies & fruit pies, fruit, Gingerbread, gourds, Ham biscuits, hats, Hokie-wear, holiday décor, hot breakfast, hot cider, hot chocolate, hot dogs, Ice cream, Jellies, jewelry, Kids' fishing, knick-knacks, Lanyards, Music, mums, Nachos, nutcrackers, Ornaments, Pickles, Pilgrimage Reunion, PEACE, photo booth, pies, popcorn, potholders, potpourri, preserves, produce, pumpkins, Quilts, Reuben sandwiches, Salsa, sauerkraut, sausage & sausage gravy, shirts, SIMPLICITY, sodas, soups, sweatshirts, Tie-dyed t-shirts, tea, TOGETHERNESS, tools, tote-bags, toys, trout fishing, team apparel, Udder!, Vegetables: fresh & canned, Walnut kernels, woodcraft, wreaths, X-ellent family fun, Yule-logs, youth and young adult booth, YOU, and Zucchini bread!
5:00-6:00am: Apple Butter Canning in the Gym, hot off the kettles. Come and help!
7:30am: Breakfast all day at booth #27 & #29!
9:00: Booths OPEN and Apple Butter available.
9:15: Kids’ Fishing open; child 3-12 w/ adult (suggested $10 donation). Trout donated by Brugh's Mill Country Store in memory of Bill Humbert and in honor of the families of Troutville Church of the Brethren.
9:30: Kids' Train Rides begin.
2:30: Booths close.
We recommend:
- Bring CASH or checks payable to CAMP BETHEL. This event raises funds for a good cause: Camp Bethel's programs!
- Please leave dogs at home, OR crate your dog in the shade near your car. With so many people present, even friendly leashed dogs pose problems. We DO, however, welcome you to bring your dog (leashed) at another time to walk our many trails.
- Plan to eat breakfast AND lunch! So many good foods to try!
- Excellent Christmas shopping options, plus Christmas decor!
40 Church Vendors! What a selection: Heritage Day A-to-Z!
Apples & apple pies, apple butter, aprons, Baked goods galore, baby quilts, BBQ (3 choices), birdhouses, biscuits, blankets, bratwurst, Brethren & Camp Bethel history, Cakes, candies, candles, canned goods, chili beans, chips, Christmas décor, cider, cobblers, coffee, cold drinks, cole slaw, cookies, corn dogs, country ham, CRAFTS of all kinds, Danishes, dog treats, dolls, dried apples & dried foods, Dunkers!, Egg rolls, empanadas, Face painting for kids, flowers: mums & pansies, fried pies & fruit pies, fruit, Gingerbread, gourds, Ham biscuits, hats, Hokie-wear, holiday décor, hot breakfast, hot cider, hot chocolate, hot dogs, Ice cream, Jellies, jewelry, Kids' fishing, knick-knacks, Lanyards, Music, mums, Nachos, nutcrackers, Ornaments, Pickles, Pilgrimage Reunion, PEACE, photo booth, pies, popcorn, potholders, potpourri, preserves, produce, pumpkins, Quilts, Reuben sandwiches, Salsa, sauerkraut, sausage & sausage gravy, shirts, SIMPLICITY, sodas, soups, sweatshirts, Tie-dyed t-shirts, tea, TOGETHERNESS, tools, tote-bags, toys, trout fishing, team apparel, Udder!, Vegetables: fresh & canned, Walnut kernels, woodcraft, wreaths, X-ellent family fun, Yule-logs, youth and young adult booth, YOU, and Zucchini bread!
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