Parks and Recreation Special Events 620 Florida Street Salem, VA  24153 (540) 375-3057   "Where fun and fitness is our game"

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SEPTEMBER 2010

Saturday, September 11th - "Movies at Longwood", Longwood Park, featuring "Blindside", begins at dark. Admission is 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. We will have a special drawing for "The Best Seat in the House". Someone will get to enjoy the movie in a comfy sofa chair!! Sponsored by Salem Parks & Recreation. (540) 375-3057

Saturday, September 25th - "Salem Star-B-Q Festival", Presented by Salem Parks & Recreation and 94.9 Star Country.  Salem Farmers Market, Featuring John Rich of Big & Rich, David Nail, and Rutledge, 5:30 pm., gates open at 4 p.m., $12 in advance, $15 at the gate. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 23rd at Salem Parks & Recreation, 620 Florida Street, Salem, Monday 0 Friday (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)  Come enjoy the area's BEST Barbeque!!  Sponsored by Pepsi.

OCTOBER 2010

Saturday, October 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

DECEMBER 2010

Friday, December 3rd - "Lighting of the Salem Christmas Tree", 6 p.m., Salem Farmers Market, Come enjoy a festive ceremony filled with holiday spirit and traditional Christmas Carols!!

Saturday, December 4th - "Breakfast with Santa" - 9 - 10:30 a.m., Mac N' Bobs, Tickets $5 per person. Proceeds benefit the Salem Lacrosse Foundation.

Saturday, December 4th - “Ye Olde Salem Christmas”, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Downtown Salem - Merchant Open Houses, Hot Cider and Roasted Chestnuts
Salem Library - Pictures with Santa, Story time with Mrs. Claus, Children's Activities, and mail letters to Santa.
Salem Farmers Market - Market Vendors with crafts, wreaths, baked goodies, etc., Carriage Rides, Model-T Car Rides around downtown and to the Gingerbread Festival at Longwood Park.
Sponsored by Salem Parks & Recreation & Q99-FM. (540) 375-3507

Saturday, December 4th - "Gingerbread Festival" - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Longwood Park, Come vote for your favorite Gingerbread Houses. There will also be Food and Craft Vendors, Children's Activities, Entertainment, Marshmallow Roasting, and much more!! For  information call the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce at (540) 387-0267

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

UPDATED: September 1, 2010