36th ANNUAL – JUNE 19-26, 2021
The 36th annual James River Batteau Festival ended on a nice day at Maiden’s Landing in Powhatan, Virginia. The new batteau built by Andrew Shaw and his friends came poling in looking great and was the first to arrive. Bill Trout was up on the bank overlooking the bridge and boat ramp area. He was…
The Cartersville site of the 36th annual James River Batteau Festival was quiet when I set up my tent on Thursday so I could attend a dinner with the Lady’s Slipper at Betty’s house on Church Street. The ladies had a very nice spread of food under an ez-up tent and had chairs spread across…
The Slate River site of the 36th annual James River Batteau Festival was nice and the point provided beautiful views of the river. The boats came in and lined up into the Slate. Some lined up at the private put-in just up-stream. Friday morning the fog was beautiful on the water and the boats left…
The 36th annual James River Batteau Festival was very nice in Scottsville. Ashby Denby from James River Reeling and Rafting was real nice and gave me space #1 for me to set up the Batteau History Tent. A really great fireman named Raymond Patterson was very helpful with setting up the tent and fly. I…
The Howardsville site was really great. I set my new wedge tent and fly up high on the hill in Howardsville! Setting the tent up a day early was a good thing as it poured down rain Tuesday morning and inside the tent was nice and dry. Later in the afternoon things cleared up. Johnny…
The Wingina Site of the 36th annual James River Batteau Festival was quiet and peaceful. The trees over the dirt path by the river were beautiful as usual. The boats got in at a reasonable time. The Hansens had a really great new camping trailer that they made. Holt
The Galt’s Mill site of the James River Batteau Festival was in great shape. Former Chairman David Haney did a real good job of getting things in order. Barbara Haney was busy painting rocks and swimming. The day was a little hot but not too bad. Holt
The 36th annual James River Batteau Festival began with the loud boom of the cannon aboard the batteau Lizzie Langley beside Percival’s Island. The boats looked great, the weather was beautiful and everyone was in great spirits. Jeff Taylor announced the batteaux as they began their 8 day journey to Maiden’s Landing, near Richmond, VA.…
The new “Batteau History” tent as Bill Trout calls it was set up today in Galt’s Mill with the special assistance of Former JRBF Chairman, David Haney and Hudson Funderburk, (Son of Nathan Funderburk). First the tent was set up and then the new fly was placed over the tent’s front pole and then four…
VC&NS President Brian Coffield was contacted by a Columbia resident who is organizing a lunch at the Columbia boat landing with the help of fellow Columbians. The Batteau Festival used to stop there in the past, and they would like to see us again. Batteau Crews are asked to please stop in Columbia if you…
From JRBF Chairman Andrew Shaw: With social distancing restrictions lifted, Lynchburg is now allowing our traditional Percival’s launch. Batteaux are encouraged to stop at Percival’s Island, as traditionally done in the past, to prepare for the official launch, signaled by the cannon blast from the Lizzie Langley at 11:00am. Jeff Taylor will announce…
Food Vendors that are planning to be at the 2021 JRBF: GALT’S MILL: El Cabritos Food Truck: Menu posted by food truck. No Breakfast BENT CREEK: VITO’S Pizza: Pizza & Subs No Breakfast WINGINA Mexican Food Truck: Menu posted by food truck. No Breakfast HOWARDSVILLE: Masonic Lodge Group at Camp-Kitchen: Spaghetti Breakfast cooked on site.…