LOUISA, VIRGINIA – The County of Louisa’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism department will host its 1^st Annual Louisa Labor Fest this Labor Day weekend at Walton Park in Mineral, Virginia. The festival is named for the days leading up to the Labor Day holiday and pays tribute to the history of mining labor in the Town of Mineral.

The festivities will begin on Friday, August 30^th with a parade at 6pm. Bailey Hayes will perform at 7pm. A 5K starts bright and early the following morning, Saturday, August 31 at 8AM, and the festival opens at 10AM. The festival will offer craft vendors and attractions for the kids. Afternoon activities include a beer and wine garden as well as a cornhole tournament, and The Swon Brothers take the stage at 7:30PM. The festival continues on Sunday, September 1 beginning at 10AM and includes yoga, a car show and a fitness demo.

Multiple food trucks will provide various treats over the course of the weekend. Vendor spots for artisan crafts are still available and those interested should contact 540-967-4420. To sign up for the parade, 5K, car show, etc., visit https://lcprt.info/ and click the special events tab.

COUNTY OF LOUISA
Duane Adams, Chairman
Board of Supervisors

Contact: 
 Cindy King
Phone: (540) 894-6517
Email: cking@louisacounty.gov