2023 Demonstrations

Wednesday, August 16

Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Games and Crafts
(5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

Monica Bowman and Cynthia Martel from the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee will be offering games and crafts during “Student Night” at the Franklin County Agricultural Fair. Be sure to stop by and check out the fun things they have in store!

Thursday, August 17

Youth Livestock Demonstrations
(5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

The Virginia Cooperative Extension will showcase winners of the Spring Youth Livestock Show. Be sure to stop by to see the best in youth animal showmanship in Franklin County.

Friday, August 18

Quilting Demonstrations
(5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

Witness and learn from experienced quilters under the large shelter from 5 to 10 PM on Friday, August 18th. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and observe a quilt being made. A special thank you to our quilters for sharing their talents.

Friday, August 18

Healing Strides Horse Demonstrations
(5:30 PM, 6:15 PM, and 6:50 PM)

Healing Strides of VA (HSVA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 1991. We are located on 28 acres with 2 large pastures, 5 paddocks, an enclosed arena, a Mental Health, Learning, and Coaching dedicated building, and a large outdoor arena. Our staff is professionally licensed, certified, or trained for their various expertise to serve our community!

HSVA is the only Premier Accredited Center (PAC) with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Riding Int’l (PATH) in the Roanoke Valley. All of our instructors are PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (the ONLY independently accredited credentials in the equine industry, accredited by The National Council of Certifying Agencies (NCCA)), Advanced Riding Instructors, USHJA Certified Trainers, or instructors-in-training and all hold CPR/first aid certifications.

We are an Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy Program(EAAT) which includes Therapeutic Riding (serving anyone with “personal challenges” seeking to ride/learn about horses), Equine Assisted Learning(EAL), Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Hippotherapy, and several other programs related to equine therapies. Healing Strides of VA chooses to use ARCH as our primary model for EAP and EAL and teach balanced seat riding, with an emphasis on the horse first mentality! We focus on equitation and correct use of the aids, so that we can open clear communication between horse and rider as they progress towards their goals!

The enclosed Harry and Lavon Webb Arena officially opened in 2015, with a large viewing/family arena that is covered but breezy (with the option to close it during cold months) where we serve the majority of our participants. The outdoor arena has sand and rubber footing, where we do most of our jumping. Our professional offices and therapy rooms are located in the Hannah’s House of Hope building, directly connected to the Harry and Lavon Webb Arena, with large viewing windows.
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Adjacent to the Harry and Lavon Webb area is the MHLC building, a dedicated space for our Mental Health, Coaching and Education programs, our Leadership Programs and other ground based programs. It houses two offices, the feed room,four additional stalls with small turnout for two of them, and a partially covered arena.

Healing Strides of VA is situated on 28 acres bordering Magadee Creek, just North of Boones Mill, 10 minutes South of Roanoke/Tanglewood Mall area. Healing Strides of VA operates year around. We love visitors and enjoy giving tours of our facilities and programs. To schedule a tour, please contact our office at 540.334.5825 for best available times!

Friday, August 18 & Saturday, August 19

Franklin County Volunteer Fire Association Demonstrations
Daily

The Franklin County Volunteer Fire Association will be on site to demonstrate the precious extrication tools used by the department and to provide a unique obstacle course for the kids. Learn about the importance of Franklin County’s Volunteer Fire Program and learn how you can join to make your community a safer place to live.