Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park continues its market season on Saturday, Aug. 24, as you all know, we now have plenty of produce vendors as part of the Holly Point Market vendor mix. The day is more than just produce as arts, crafts, peanuts, photographs, live music, model trains, hot food, and a wealth of unusual items fill the market. Live music begins at 10 a.m. in the events pavilion and DMM opens early at 9 a.m. with donation only admission.
The last of our Summer Classic car shows will be on display at the Aug. 24 market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a cruise-in, so bring your own “show-off” vehicle as early as 8 a.m.
Captain Pete Cardozo and the Jackson Creek Discovery Cruises will begin at 10 a.m. on the “Pierwalk” on Mill Creek. Folks are coming from all over Virginia to get a chance to ride on an authentic Deltaville deadrise. All cruises in 2024 will be on DMM’s newly acquired deadrise “Jennie May,” The National Landmark “F.D. Crockett” will open for tours on the “Pierwalk” at 10 a.m. Check out the current build project, which will be on display at the boat shop beginning at 10 a.m.
Vendors in produce, arts, crafts, photographs, peanuts, “one-of- a-kinds” and much more line the shady arbors of the park.
As previously reported. “Stuck on a Name,” our popular Reggae band that was scheduled to headline our Aug. 24 Groovin’ in the Park concert has canceled, due to circumstances beyond their control. Randy Crittenden and the bluegrass band “Rappahannock Crossing” will headline the 5-8 p.m. “Groovin’ in the Park” performance. Crittenden is bringing himself on dobro, Mike Nicely will be on guitar, Curtis Brizendine on banjo, Isaac Hyde on mandolin, and Mitch Tolson on bass.
Opening from 5-6 p.m. will be Gary Archer and the “Members.” The “Members,” bringing you rock with a flavor of the Chesapeake Bay, are Ray Tolson, guitar, vocals; Brian Marron, lead guitar, vocals; Danny Cox, keyboards and guitar and vocals; Clark Robins, bass guitar; and Gary Archer, drums, vocals.
Breakfast sandwiches will be served at the tea house beginning at 8:30 a.m. with hot dogs grilling at 10 a.m. bloody marys, mimosas and screwdrivers available at the bar. Check out our new “orange smash” available at Groovin’ that evening. Keep an eye on the Sentinel for other changes as we approach Aug. 24.
Groovin’ in the Park is a “bring your own lawn chair, cooler and picnic” event. Gates open at 4 p.m., rain or shine. There’s plenty of convenient parking and there is convenient drop-off area at the gate.
Tickets for this Groovin’ are $10 advance and $15 at the gate. Children younger than 12 are admitted free. Get yours at the DMM office, on DMM’s website or at Nauti Nell’s store in Deltaville.
We welcome Hometown Burgers to the food truck mix at the market and Groovin’ on the 24th.
If you are from out of town, check out our Middlesex County Visitors Center in the DMM lobby. It offers easy access to all of Middlesex many attractions of history, water sports and other events.
If you are a vendor and would like to participate in the Holly Point Market next year or the upcoming Taste Of Middlesex Festival or the Holiday Gift Market, call the DMM office or check out our online application on our website at www.deltavillemuseum.com.
Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park, a volunteer, all-donation, nonprofit organization, is located in Deltaville at 287 Jackson Creek Road.
To get to DMM and Holly Point Park, follow General Puller Highway (Route 33) east through Deltaville and turn right across from the Chris Mart Citgo convenience store. The park is open dawn to dusk daily. Boat and marine equipment donations welcome.
To find out everything you need to know about DMM and the park, purchase event tickets, donate, volunteer, or become a member with all its many benefits visit www.deltavillemuseum.com, or Google “Deltaville Maritime Museum.” You may also email the DMM office at office@deltavillemuseum.com write to P.O. Box 466, Deltaville, VA 23043 or call the office at 804-776-7200.
(Bill Powell is events coordinator for Deltaville Maritime Museum.)
