JRBF-2021-Bent Creek Site – June 20, 2021.
The Bent Creek Site of the 36th annual James River Batteau Festival was nice. The batteaux got in before dark and all was good. Holt
JRBF-2021 – Galt’s Mill – June 19-20, 2021
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
36th Annual James River Batteau Festival – Start at Percival’s Island – June 19th, 2021.
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.…
JRBF History Tent Set up at Galt’s Mill – Friday June 18, 2021
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…
Rucker’s Landing a busy place on Thursday!
Brian Coffield, Roger Nelson, and a bunch of old timey batteau people were gathered at Rucker’s Landing on Thursday June 17th, 2021 getting ready for the big day Saturday! Holt
Columbia – Lunch Stop for JRBF
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…
Batteaux to launch from Percival’s Island Saturday.
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…
The 36th Annual James River Batteau Festival is almost here!
Many people are looking forward to the 36th annual James River Batteau Festival and I thought I’d get a few photos of some of the boats at Rucker’s Landing and Lee’s Landing. On Sunday, June 6, 2021 the water was clear and low. The batteau Lizzie Langley sat high and dry above the boat…
JRBF BOAT FEES now on the VC&NS online store.
JRBF Participants, Thanks to VC&NS President Brian Coffield for the idea to put the JRBF BOAT FEES on the online store. Two new items have been added: Boat Fee ($200 full price boat fee+$5 PayPal fees) Boat Fee – If your boat has at least 4 paid members in the VC&NS ($100 + $3 PayPal…
JRBF 2021 Food Vendors
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.…
History of the James River Batteau Festival – Vol. 1, 1986-2020 – Information for New Book:
History of the James River Batteau Festival, Vol. 1, 1986-2020, the first 35 years is the newest book being sponsored by Bill Trout. Holt Messerly is gathering old photos, stories, historical events and information from the JRBF’s first 35 years. This year, 2021 and probably into 2022, the goal is to visit many of the…
JRBF Camping Fees, Dues, Donations & Atlases:
https://vacanals.org/shop/?group_id=5 Dear JRBF Partipants, It’s that time of year again, preparing for the JRBF by paying camping fees and dues. The VC&NS online store has camping fees, dues and donations available. Camping fees online can be purchased for daily, or weekly. Donations can be made at $1 each or $100 each as there are two…