38th ANNUAL – JUNE 17-24, 2023
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 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…
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.…
The Galt’s Mill site of the 2019 James River Batteau Festival was great this morning. Another beautiful morning, slightly cool and real clear for taking photos! My dog Jake got to “GO” today to visit the batteaux and other batteau dogs. It’s hard to hold the camera and the dog at the same time but…
Please note that the food available at three sites has been updated as follows: Revised 6-13-19, 7:00-a.m. Galt’s Mill Supper Sat. Night: Three food vendors: 1. Vitos – Burgers Menu & Ice Cream. 2. Food Truck – Philly Cheese Steak & Mexican Food. 3. Food Truck – Shaved Ice. Galt’s Mill Breakfast Sun. AM: Food…
Father’s Day, Sunday June 18th, 2018, was a beautiful day on the river. The JRBF camped in Galt’s Mill on Saturday night. David Haney, Site Manager, said everything went real good and it was a pretty quiet night. Having worked 3rd shift near Lynchburg, a private put-in at Greif Brother’s mill (near Christian’s Island on…
There is a new page with this information in the menu bar and also posted here: “Rucker Landing” – Amherst Public Boat Ramp Percival’s Island Galt’s Mill Bent Creek Wingina Howardsville Scottsville Slate River Cartersville Maiden’s Landing
Arriving at the Galt’s Mill site of the James River Batteau Festival a little before 7:00 AM, I saw the sun rising almost over the mountain in the distance. The campsite was busy with people getting ready for the day. Once again the Amelon United Methodist Church prepared pancakes and sausage for breakfast and I…
Galt’s Mill was beautiful when I arrived Sunday Morning. The sun was out and the air was clear and cool. Some people said that they got cold during the night and that there was a big fog earlier. The batteaux were getting ready to go and several Boy Scout troops had their canoes packed and…
Everyone was doing good at Galt’s Mill this morning. The sun was shining, the water was clearing up, a great level and it just doesn’t get much better than that. Had a good visit on board the Debbie with Isasc and the crew. They were cooking up some coffee over a hearth on the boat.…
The campsite at Galt’s Mill was stretched down along the river between the river and the corn again this year, except the corn wasn’t as tall as last year yet. The bank was muddy and Lisa B. was happy to tell the story about someone we won’t mention whose last name might be Haney and…
The Batteau “Spirit of Buckingham” departs Wingina Tuesday Morning in route to Howardsville. Photos from Wingina: Wingina was laid back and beautiful as usual. Nothing could be fina than to be in Wingina so they say. Ond boy waiting for the Maple Run said it was his first time at Wingina. In the lazy afternoon…