WHAT: 39th Annual Herndon Festival
WHO: Open to the Public
WHEN: May 30 - June 2, 2019
WHERE: Northwest Federal Credit Union, 200 Spring Street
COST: Free admission (fees apply for certain elements)
The 39th Annual Herndon Festival, will be held May 30 - June 2 in a new location, at the Northwest Federal Credit Union, 200 Spring Street. The Herndon Festival features local and nationally-known entertainment on two stages, a carnival, children’s hands-on art area, arts & crafts show, business expo, 10K/5K races and fitness expo on Sunday at the Herndon Community Center, complimentary shuttle bus service, and an assortment of food vendors. The festival is produced by the Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation Department with assistance from local civic organizations and businesses. Northwest Federal Credit Union is proud to serve as the title sponsor for the 2019 Herndon Festival. Festival goers can learn about all the Festival highlights and insider tips to having a great time at
herndonfestival.net.
Make time to join us all four days to enjoy a variety of music. Thursday performances feature the music of
China Grove, The Doobie Brothers Tribute and transit Vocal Band; Friday performances feature
Act of Congress, and
Ocho de Bastos; Saturday headliners include
Three Sheets to the Wind – America’s #1 Tribute to Yacht Rock and
Farewell Angelina; Sunday headliners include,
Something’s Brewing and
Vertical Horizon. Make sure to see the full schedule below and at
www.herndonfestival.net.
Festival hours are as follows: Thursday, May 30, 6:00-10:00 p.m.; Friday, May 31, 5:00-11:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 1, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; and Sunday, June 2, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Please note that pets are not allowed in the Festival area, and all backpacks, packages and hand-carried items will be searched for prohibited items.
New this year! On Sunday,
Mister G a Latin Grammy Award winning artist, author, activist and educator will perform from 10:00-10:45 a.m. and then host a dynamic music education workshop at 11:30 a.m. Children ages 2-8 are invited to attend the workshop to learn about culture and music and decorate their own music maker. This is a free event! A special thanks to F.H. Furr for sponsoring this fun workshop and activity.
A free shuttle bus service will transport attendees to and from the Festival area, departing every ten minutes from the Peraton building off Worldgate Drive, 12975 Worldgate Drive and Herndon High School. Riders at Herndon High School need to meet at the large rock at the entrance to the school off Bennett St. Parking at both shuttle bus pick-up/drop-off locations is free. Shuttle bus service hours are as follows: Thursday, May 30, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.; Friday, May 31, 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 1, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; and Sunday, June 2, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Or, ride your bike and enjoy a free bike valet service located off Herndon Parkway and the W&OD Trail.
The Herndon Festival extends its thanks to our 2019
Title Sponsor: Northwest Federal Credit Union;
Platinum Sponsors: Herndon Family Medicine, and Virginia Paving Company;
Gold Sponsors: Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Golden Road Brewing, El Zol 107.9, 94.7 the Drive, WPGC 95.5, 106.7 The Fan, WJLA ABC Channel 7/8;
Silver Sponsors: Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Fairfax Connector, Washington Dulles Marriott Suites, Arts Herndon, Virginia 529 College Savings Plan, Culture Capital, HawkEye 360, Office Evolution –Herndon, ZAVA Zone, F.H. Furr, and Great Harvest Bread Company;
Bronze Sponsors: PM Pediatrics, Peraton, Herndon Smile Design, Giant Food, Stuart Woods Apartments/AJ Dwoskin, Metro T- Mobile, Virginia Pediatric Group, LTd., Dukes Mayonnaise, and The UPS Store – South Lakes;
Copper Sponsors: Inova Laboratories, 101 the 80’s, Escape Room Herndon, and Wegmans-Dulles
Friend Sponsors: Griffin Owens Insurance Group, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Long Fence of Chantilly, Primrose School of Reston, Redfin, and the Gardner School of Herndon.
Schedule of Events - Herndon Festival 2019
Thursday, May 30
6-10PM Carnival Rides
Sponsored by Fairfax County Department of Transportation and Fairfax Connector and Virginia Paving
7:30-9:30PM
transit Vocal Band – Parkway Stage
Sponsored by: Devils Backbone Brewing Company and Golden Road Brewing
7:30-9:30PM China Grove, The Doobie Brothers Tribute – Herndon Family Medicine Stage
Sponsored by: Herndon Family Medicine
Friday, May 31
5-11PM Carnival Rides
Sponsored by Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Fairfax Connector, and Virginia Paving
5-9PM Arts & Crafts Show
7:30-9:30PM Act of Congress – Parkway Stage
Sponsored by: Devils Backbone Brewing Company and Golden Road Brewing
8-10PM Ocho de Bastos – Herndon Family Medicine Stage
Sponsored by: Herndon Family Medicine
Saturday, June 1
10AM-5PM Business Expo
Children’s Hands-On Art Area
Produced by Arts Herndon
Sponsored by Virginia Pediatric Group, Giant Food, PM Pediatrics, and Launch
10AM-9PM Arts & Crafts Show
10AM-11PM Carnival Rides (All-you-can-ride special 10AM-2PM)
Sponsored by Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Fairfax Connector, and Virginia Paving
Entertainment
Parkway Stage
Sponsored by: Devils Backbone Brewing Company and Golden Road Brewing
11:30AM-12:30PM SVET
12:45-1:45PM Justin Trawick and the Common Good
2-3:15PM PopCulture Strings
3:30-4:30PM Harley String Band
4:45-5:45PM Under the Oak
6-7:30PM EVE Strings Electrique
8-9:30PM Farewell Angelina
Herndon Family Medicine Stage
Sponsored by: Herndon Family Medicine
11AM-12:15PM The Janglebachs; The Music of the Woodstock Generation
12:30-1:30PM The Wavos
1:45-2:30PM Rew Smith
2:45-4PM Warehouse Descendants
4:15-5:30PM The Mustangs Band
5:45-6:45PM DeadEye Stare
7-8PM Great Wide Open - The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience
8:30-10PM Three Sheets to the Wind, America’s #1 Tribute to Yacht Rock
EXPO Plaza
11AM-12PM Rick Landers
12-1PM Ben Hamblin, Songs for the Whole Family
1-2PM Michael Chamberlin, Sleight of Hand Magic
2-3PM The Stewart Sisters
3-4PM Bill Rose and Laurie Blue
4-5PM Shane Gamble
Sunday, June 2
7:30AM Herndon Festival 10K/5K Run and Fitness Expo – Herndon Community Center
Race sponsored by Northwest Federal Credit Union, Virginia Paving, HawkEye 360, Inova Laboratories, and Wegmans, Dulles
Breakfast sponsored by Great Harvest Bread Company and Peraton
10AM-6PM Business Expo
Arts & Crafts Show
Carnival Rides
Sponsored by Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Fairfax Connector, and Virginia Paving
11AM-4PM Children’s Hands-On Art Area
Produced by Arts Herndon
Sponsored by Virginia Pediatric Group, Giant Food, LLC, PM Pediatrics, and Launch
Entertainment
Parkway Stage
Sponsored by: Devils Backbone Brewing Company and Golden Road Brewing
10-10:45AM Mister G
11AM-12PM Emma G
12:15-1:15PM Staunton
1:30-2:30PM The Beanstalk Library
2:45-3:45PM Broke Royals
4-5PM Dan Wolff & The Muddy Crows
5:15-6PM Something’s Brewing
Herndon Family Medicine Stage
Sponsored by: Herndon Family Medicine
10:45-11:30AM Strong Water
11:45AM-12:45PM Marielle Kraft Band
1-1:45PM Broke Royals
2-3PM Willow Hill
3-15-4:15PM Vacation Manor
4:45-6PM
Vertical Horizon
EXPO Plaza
10-11AM The Monkey Man
11:15AM-12:15PM Mister G Musical Workshop for kids
12:15-1:15PM Jeff Smith
1:15-2:15PM Nancy Truax
2:15-3:15PM Dave Lange
3:15-4:15PM Mitchel Evan
Strolling Talent Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2
11 AM-5PM The Monkey Man, Unicycle Lady, and Stilt Walkers
The Herndon Festival can impact the flow of traffic. During the Herndon Festival drivers are encouraged to navigate around the festival site taking Elden Street to avoid the intersection of Herndon Parkway and Spring Street. The public should reference the website for rerouting, and traffic impacts. For more information, visit
herndonfestival.net or call 703-787-7300.
The Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation Department is nationally accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies and is a four time National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in park and recreation management presented by
the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. The Town of Herndon, located in western Fairfax County, is the third largest town in the Commonwealth and is home to more than 23,000 citizens. For more information on the department, visit
herndon-va.gov or call 703-787-7300.
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Interview opportunities with Herndon Festival staff can be provided. Herndon Festival logo and photos are attached.
Thanks,
Abby Kimble
Marketing Specialist
Herndon Festival
Herndon Parks and Recreation Department
[email protected]
703-435-6800 x2104
