by Bill Powell
Events Director
Deltaville Maritime Museum –
October is here, the leaves are falling, and here comes the 16th Annual Holly Point Art & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This jewel of a festival offers original art, seafood, festival food, model trains, kids activities, a classic car cruise-in and show, live music, the return of pirate shenanigans, area maritime and history exhibits, restored workboats, free creek cruises, nature trails, gardens; in short, fun, food and activities for the whole family. There is something for everyone (see complete schedule on this page).
It all happens at Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park at 287 Jackson Creek Road in Deltaville.
Often called the “Best Little Festival on the Peninsula,” the Art & Seafood Festival offers art, of course, from artists working in all media that’s guaranteed to appeal to everyone, but there’s also much, much more to do, see and hear at this one-of-a-kind fall festival.
Make a day of it. The Bistro opens at 8 a.m. in the Events Pavilion with your favorite egg sandwich to order while Tom Lively will open his bar at 8 a.m. as well, featuring his signature Bloody Marys, mimosas, and screwdrivers.
Admission to the festival is free. Parking in the park’s very convenient grass lots is only a $5 donation per vehicle with plenty of mobility-restricted parking and some golf carts to aid with moving back and forth if needed. Load up that car and come on out.
All artists in any media, interested in a booth at the festival, please call the museum office at 804-776-7200. Spaces are still available.
To find out more about the museum, visit www.deltavillemuseum.com.
