Parks and Recreation Special Events 620 Florida St Salem, VA  24153 (540) 375-3057

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FEBRUARY 2010

WINTERFEST BEACH BASH  TONIGHT!!                                        
Thursday, March 11th - Winterfest Beach Bash, Salem Civic Center, 5 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m.,  Featuring the summertime sounds of the "Band of Oz", Tickets are STILL ON SALE  at the Salem Parks & Recreation Department - Main Office, 620 Florida Street: $8/$10 at the door. Food and drink will be available to purchase from the concession stand. Sponsored by Salem Parks & Recreation, Q-99 FM, and Pepsi. For more information call (540) 375-3057. All previously purchased tickets WILL be honored.

MARCH 2010

Saturday, 27th - "Easter Egg Hunt", Longwood Park, 1 - 3 p.m. (1 p.m. - ages 3 - 6 years),

(1:30 p.m.- ages 7 - 12), Come visit the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter Eggs filled with candy

and prizes. There will also be children's activities, face painting, and snacks!! Presented by Salem Parks & Recreation & Kiwanis Club of Salem. (540) 375-3057

APRIL 2010

Friday, 23rd - "Salem After Five", Salem Farmers Market, 5:30 p.m., Featuring "The Kings",

Adults - $5, Children 12 and under are free, Food Court, Children's Play Area,

Sponsored by Q99-FM, Re-MAX/Real Estate One of Salem and Pepsi (540) 375-3057.

MAY 2010

Saturday, 1st - "59th Annual Ernest 'Pig' Robertson Fishing Rodeo", Lake Spring Park,

9 a.m. - Noon, Children ages 3 - 8 years, (540) 375-3057.

Monday, 3rd - "59th Annual Ernest 'Pig' Robertson Fishing Rodeo", Lake Spring Park,

10 a.m. - Noon, Disabled Children's Day, (540) 375-3057.

Wednesday, 5th - "59th Annual Ernest 'Pig' Robertson Fishing Rodeo", Lake Spring Park,

10 a.m. - Noon, Nursing Home Patient's Day, (540) 375-3057.

Saturday, 8th - "59th Annual Ernest 'Pig' Robertson Fishing Rodeo", Lake Spring Park,

10 a.m. - Noon, Children ages 9 -12 years, (540) 375-3057.

Saturday, 15th - "Walk with Me" Easter Seals Event, Salem Farmers Market,
Registration: 9 a.m., Official Walk Start Time: 10 a.m. For more information please call the Easter Seals at (540) 777-7325 or visit us at www.va.easterseals.com

Saturday, 22nd - "Movies at Longwood", Longwood Park, featuring "Up", begins at dark. Free!! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. The first 50 families will receive a complimentary bag of popcorn from Frito Lay. Concessions will be available to purchase from Fun Times. Sponsored by Salem Parks & Recreation. (540) 375-3057

Friday, 21st - "Salem After Five", Salem Farmers Market, 5:30 p.m., Featuring "Ministers of Soul" & "Super Hold", Adults - $5, Children 12 and under are free, Food Court, Children's Play Area, Sponsored by Q99-FM, Re-MAX/Real Estate One of Salem and Pepsi (540) 375-3057.

JUNE 2010

Friday 18th & Saturday 19th - "Relay for Life", Salem High School Track, begins at Noon on Friday and ends at noon on Saturday (540) 375-3057.

Friday, 25th - "Salem After Five", Salem Farmers Market, 5:30 p.m., Featuring "The Tams", Adults - $5, Children 12 and under are free, Food Court, Children's Play Area, Sponsored by Q99-FM, Re-MAX/Real Estate One of Salem and Pepsi (540) 375-3057.

Saturday, 26th - "Movies at Longwood", Longwood Park, featuring "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs", begins at dark. Free!! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. The first 50 families will receive a complimentary bag of popcorn from Frito Lay. Concessions will be available to purchase from Fun Times. Sponsored by Salem Parks & Recreation. (540) 375-3057

JULY 2010

Saturday, 17th - "Jazz In July", Longwood Park, 4 - 9 p.m., Bands: TBA, Presented by Salem Parks & Recreation, Q99-FM, and Salem Merchants Association.

Friday, 23rd - "Salem After Five", Salem Farmers Market, 5:30 p.m., Featuring "Holiday Band", Winner - Group of the Year Award at the CAMMY Awards which promotes Carolina Beach music!! Adults - $5, Children 12 and under are free, Food Court, Children's Play Area, 

Sponsored by Q99-FM, Re-MAX/Real Estate One of Salem and Pepsi (540) 375-3057.

AUGUST 2010

Saturday, 14th - "Salem Distance Run", Longwood Park, 8 a.m., 5K, 10K & 3-Mile Walk, For more information call Health Focus of Southwestern Virginia at 774-4022

Friday, 20th - "Salem After Five", Salem Farmers Market, 5:30 p.m., Featuring "Domino", Adults - $5, Children 12 and under are free, Food Court, Children's Play Area, 

Sponsored by Q99-FM, Re-MAX/Real Estate One of Salem and Pepsi (540) 375-3057.

Saturday, 28th - "Movies at Longwood", Longwood Park, featuring "Shrek", begins at dark. Free!! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. The first 50 families will receive a complimentary bag of popcorn from Frito Lay. Concessions will be available to purchase from Fun Times. Sponsored by Salem Parks & Recreation. (540) 375-3057

SEPTEMBER 2010

Saturday, September 25th - "Salem Star-B-Q Festival", Presented by Salem Parks & Recreation and 94.9 Star Country.  Times and Featured artists to be announced. Come enjoy the area's BEST Barbeque!!  Sponsored by Pepsi.

Saturday, 11th - "Movies at Longwood", Longwood Park, featuring "Blindside", begins at dark. Free!! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. The first 50 families will receive a complimentary bag of popcorn from Frito Lay. Concessions will be available to purchase from Fun Times. Sponsored by Salem Parks & Recreation. (540) 375-3057

OCTOBER 2010

Saturday, 30th - "Pumpkinfest", Salem Farmers Market, Time: TBA, Trick-or-Treat with the Merchants, Carnival Games, Pumpkin Giveaway, Hay Rides, Sand Art, Pumpkin Auction, etc.

Presented by Salem Parks & Recreation and Q99-FM. Proceeds benefit C.H.I.P. (Child Health Investment Partnership) (540) 375-3057

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*DATES, TIMES, ACTIVITIES, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

UPDATED: March 4, 2010