Every year, an art show is held at Knotts Island.
A weekend is set aside for wildlife artists and crafters to gather and
display their wares. A good time 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 local flyer here.
What is
it?
When is it held?
Where is it held?
Who organizes it?
How much will it cost?
How do I get there?
Who can I ask for more info?
What is it?
This will be the
9th year
of the event. The name of the event just about says it all.
The Wildlife Arts Show is an annual celebration of the sporting and
wilderness tradition Knotts Island. For two days the
local school gymnasium is full of food and crafts vendors, sportsmen, and
visitors. 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?
This year it will be held the same
weekend as the Peach Festival, July 26th to the
27th. The doors open
at 10:00am and close that evening at 5:00 pm. On
Sunday the show opens up again at 10:00 and is over that
evening at 5:00 pm.
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Where is it held?
The
Wildlife Festival is held in the gymnasium of Knotts Island Elementary
School. Get some basic directions further down.
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Who organizes it?
The
show is organized and run by the
volunteers of the Knotts Island
Ruritan Club. The club spends a better part of the year before
each event 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 door, there is a $5.00 admission fee (donation).
Children under 12 are admitted for free when accompanied by a paying adult. The admission will get you
into the Peach Festival too. As well, if you pay your admission to the
Peach Festival you may freely enter the Wildlife Show. One price for
two events. 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 Moonrise Bay Vineyard. At the Baptist Church,
start looking left for the elementary school. That's where the show is
being held.
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,
it's best to drop an e-mail. Just use the convenient link below.
Wildlife Festival
Web Mail
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