About Chesterfield County, VA

That's right Chesterfield residents. You can almost smell that COTTON CANDY can't you??? The 95th (WOW) Chesterfield County Fair will be here this weekend. The festivities start on Friday, August 22nd and go through Saturday, August 30th.

The Fair is located at the corner of Courthouse and Krause Roads in Chesterfield County. The actual address is 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832, just in case you are visiting from out of town and need to mapquest the directions.

Hours for the Fair are 4 PM - 11 PM weekdays and 11 AM - 11 PM Saturdays and 1 PM - 11 PM Sunday. The costs vary by ages. Adults $7, Children 6-12 years $3 and Under 5 years Free.

There will be plenty of fun rides, lots of exhibits, nightly entertainment and my favorite ANIMALS!!! Oh, and I certainly don't want to forget FAIR FOOD!!! From loaded hot dogs, cotton candy, strange concoction drinks, and my daughters favorite -- FUNNEL CAKE!! Yum!! I am sooo ready.

To get more information on entertainment schedule, Miss Chesterfield Pagent and other special activities, go to the Fair's website at: www.chesterfieldcountyfair.org.

The Fair is always a great fun way to spend time with the kids before they head back to school!!

Virginia is a great place to live or visit for many reasons. One reason is the vairety of music concerts available this summer for patrons to experience. Whether you are heading to the mountains of the Blue Ridge or feeling the need to sink your toes in the sand at Virginia Beach, most likely there will be music nearby.

If you live in or near Richmond, the state capital, most concerts can be reached within a short drive. What better to do this summer than pack your family members or friends in the car and head out and enjoy the beautiful scenery Virginia has to offer and end up at a great concert?

A few of the concerts happening this week are:

Tonight, Aug. 18th, 7:30 PM, Richmond Coliseum -- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. Check the box office or Ticketmaster for available seating at 804-78-4970.

If a quick trip to the beach (and scoring points) with your pre-teen or teenager is more what you had in mind then:

Tuesday, Aug. 19th, 7:00 PM, Virginia Beach Amphitheatre -- Jonas Brothers with Demi Lovato. For ticket info, call 757-368-3000. (You may want to take some earplugs to escape all the screaming from the girls)

Wednesday, Aug. 20th, 7:30 PM, Wolf Trap, Vienna -- Classic Country Star-Kenny Rogers and the Oak Ridge Boys. For more info call 877-965-3872.

Friday, Aug. 22nd, 6:00 PM, Short Pump Town Center -- Short Pump Summer Series Presents Ron Moody & The Centaurs. A great place for shopping, dining and the concert! Call 360-1700 for more info. This event is free.

Friday, Aug. 22nd, 4:00 PM & Sat., Aug. 23rd, 2:00 PM, 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach -- Soul Music Beachfest including star acts like Lakeside (get your funk on) and Bob Baldwin. For more info on this venue call 757-491-SUNN.

Whatever your taste in music, Virginia has got you covered this summer. Get out there and shake your groove thing and enjoy yourself!!

Well it's here! July 4th. The day we Americans celebrate the independence that our forefathers fought for. The independence that now our many American heroes in the Armed Services fight to protect every day.

Here in Virginia there will be countless celebrations throughout the state. Some of the more prominent celebrations will be at the big amusement parks, Kings Dominion in Doswell and Busch Gardens in Williamsburg.

I represent homes from Richmond and surrounding areas, Chesterfield, Chester, Colonial Heights, and Petersburg. These localities have a history of great community and family celebrations year after year.

After you finish that grilled, juicy burger with all the fixings and oh why not try that big dog with extra chili, pack the kids, a big blanket, and some chairs and head out to one of the following firework spectaculars to enjoy together. All of these events are conveniently located to their particular area and always produce great shows.

Richmond and surrounding areas offer several celebrations. Here are two for you to consider:

Genworth Financial Celebrate Freedom Concert - Henrico County

6620 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230--Gates open at 6:30 pm, Fireworks approximately 8:45 pm

Concert at 7:30 pm by US Air Force Heritage of America Band

Family fun, music and fireworks -- Parking-Free-NO Pets

Richmond Raceway Complex

600 E Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222-- Celebration is from 6-10 pm--Fireworks-9:30 pm

Presented by the Tuckahoe Jaycees--Patriotic Tribute with Live Entertainment

Food and Beverages available. NO Coolers, NO Pets or Tailgating

Tickets- Sold at the Gate $5.00 carload More info: tuckahoejaycees.com

South of Richmond you will find these great showstoppers:

Chesterfield County-

Comcast's 4th of July Celebration-- Chesterfield Fairgrounds-10300 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, VA

Gates open at 5:00 pm FREE Admitance

Activities for kids - Fireworks begin approximately at dusk

Bring chairs and blankets NO Pets

Fort Lee-

Williams Stadium - Begins at 2:00 pm- FREE

Live Music, food, and activities for kids of all ages.

NO Pets or Coolers

**Must show driver's license, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance at gate**

Colonial Heights-

Fireworks Display - 9:15 pm

Location of Charles Dimmock Pkwy--Best viewing sites: Walmart, K-Mart or Target parking lots.

Have a safe and happy July 4th!!

Monthly Activity Report: 05 -2008

265 homes and 26 Condo/Townhouse have sold during the month of April with average price $303,437 for single family home, $186,897 for Condo/Townhouse. The average sale price of these homes were 3% less than asking price. On average, these homes took 69 days to sell.
This data was provided from the Richmond area MLS.

Property Type: Single Family

Property Type: Condo/Townhouse

For additional local real estate information, information about me and my services, to request home listings by E-Mail, to request a market analysis on your current home, or to tour the MLS Listings please visit my web sites at http://www.richmondvahomes4sale.com/ or http://www.e-richmondhomes.com/.

Monthly Activity Report: 04 -2008

265 homes and 26 Condo/Townhouse have sold during the month of April with average price $303,437 for single family home, $186,897 for Condo/Townhouse. The average sale price of these homes were 3% less than asking price. On average, these homes took 69 days to sell.
This data was provided from the Richmond area MLS.

Property Type: Single Family

Property Type: Condo/Townhouse

For additional local real estate information, information about me and my services, to request home listings by E-Mail, to request a market analysis on your current home, or to tour the MLS Listings please visit my web sites at http://www.richmondvahomes4sale.com/ or http://www.e-richmondhomes.com/.