The Annual Knotts Island Peach Festival

Sponsored by:

of Knotts Island

grocery stores.

Knotts Island Market

Bonney Bright Sand and Gravel Company

Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism

Parade

Starts at 9:30am Saturday

Music

Live bands:

"Whiskey Riders"
Country and Southern Rock

Sterling Riggs as "Elvis"

"Coastal Motion"
Variety hits band
Oldies to Today

"Shore Breakers"
Oldies Band

Jim Smith as "Elvis"

Amazing Grace
Gospel

Bluegrass America
Bluegrass and Classic Country

Live Entertainment

Rosado the Magician

Activities

50/50 cash Raffle

Silent Auction

Every year, a Peach Festival is held at Knotts Island. A weekend of family fun is had by all who visit. You come too.
This page will help with most of the questions you have about your visit to this popular event.

See the entertainment schedule here.

What is it?
When is it held?
Where is it held?
Who organizes this?
How much will it cost?
How do I get there?
Who can I ask for more info?

What is it?

This will be the 19th year of the event. The name of the event just about says it all. The Peach Festival is an annual celebration of the agricultural community on Knotts Island. For two days the community park is full of food and crafts vendors, entertainers, and visitors. Thousands show up. Its practical function is that of a fund raiser to support the community work done by the local Ruritan Club.

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When is it held?

     The festival is always held on the last full weekend in July.
     This year, in 2008, it will go on from July 26th to the 27th.
     Saturday the festival kicks off with a parade at 9:30am and ends that evening at 5:00 pm.
     Sunday, the park opens up again at 10:00 and the festival is over that evening at 5:00 pm.

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Where is it held?

The Peach Festival is held on Knotts Island on the grounds of the Ruritan Community Park on Brumley Road. There is a lot of room for parking and people. Get some basic directions further down.

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Who organizes this?

The festival is organized and run by the volunteers of the Knotts Island Ruritan Club. The club spends a better part of the year before each festival working to bring it all together. All proceeds benefit the club and the work they do for the community of Knotts Island.

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How much will it cost?

Parking is free. At the gate, there is a $5.00 admission fee (donation). Children under 12 are admitted for free when accompanied by paying adults. This price will admit you to the Wildlife Festival as well. There is food and drink available for sale from various vendors and crafters and artists have their goods for sale. The money you spend is for a great cause and your help is greatly appreciated.

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How do I get there?

There are so many people coming from so many places that all the possible directions can't be listed here. The best place to start is at Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach. Once you're on Princess Anne Road, follow it south all the way to Knotts Island. When you get to the island, take a right at the first fork by the "Welcome Sign". Bear left at the market and follow the road past the vineyards and the churches. You'll come to Brumley Road by an old gray building on your left. Keep going a short distance more and you'll see the fire house. The field behind it is where the parking is. Let the signs direct you to the parking attendants who will help you find a spot and then direct you to the entrance gate.

Go here to Map Quest for more detailed directions. Just type in Knotts Island, NC as your destination.

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Who can I ask for more info?

To contact the organizers, click on the link to send e-mail.

Peach Festival Web Mail

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Dancing

Flatland Cloggers
Clogging demonstrations

Food & Drinks

Carolina Barbeque
on sale by the Ruritan Club