Final Update for Mr. B’s Bluegrass Festival,
7243 Gatewood Rd., Woodford VA 22580
Hello Dogwood Folks! The upcoming Mr. B’s Bluegrass Spectacular is on May 2-4, 2024.
So far, we have eight Dogwood coaches signed up:
· Ed & Jean Herbert
· Richard & Irene Norvelle
· Jim & Bonnie Spain
· Richard & Denise Davis
· Steve & Sue Sohles
· Mary Lou Dudziak
· Steve & Judy Mahanes
· Roy and Cara Brinkley
We can take a few more if anyone else is interested. The directions and signup sheet are still here on the Dogwood Blog site (see at the bottom of this post) .
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
· Bring four chairs, two to set up and leave in front of the stage for the weekend and two for the dining tables at our campsite.
· To each meal, please bring your own plates, napkins, utensils, and drinks (except for juice and the alcohol offering). For folks new to Dogwood, this is a common practice for our rallies.
On Wednesday evening, 5:30 pm, there will be a potluck supper; The Herberts will bring fried chicken for all. Feel free to bring an appetizer, sides or dessert to go with it.
Thursday morning, 9:30 am - Tequila Sunrises, with
· Quiches; Sausage Links; Hash browns; Fruit, & Juices
Friday morning, 9:30 am – Bloody Marys, with
· Gluten free Pink Pancakes; Bacon, syrup, butter; Eggs to order; and Fruit & Juices
Saturday morning, 9:30 am - Quatro de Mayo instead of Cinco de Mayo– Margaritas, with
· Make your own breakfast burritos with Tortillas – regular and gluten free; Scrambled eggs; Ground sausage; Cheese; onions & peppers; black beans; salsa; and sour cream
· Spanish rice
· Juices & Fruit
Ed & Jean Herbert
540-760-4181
(Posted on 4/4/2024)
Attendee Update and Brunch Plans!
Hello Dogwood Folks! This is a second call for the upcoming Mr. B’s Bluegrass Spectacular on May 2-4, 2024. So far we have eight Dogwood Families signed up:
· Ed & Jean (of course)
· Richard & Irene Norvelle
· Jim & Susan Buelow
· Jim & Bonnie Spain
· Richard & Denise Davis
· Steve & Sue Sohles
· Mary Lou Dudziak
· Steve & Judy Mahanes
And we can take a couple more – Ms. Billy Sue has set aside 10 spots for us – all together. If more sign up, that’s fine, you just might not be right next door to us. But that’s OK because the campground is easily crossed in minutes from wherever you get parked.
The directions and signup sheet are shown below.
Jean and I are finalizing the meal plans and I think you’re going to like the brunch menu. On Wednesday evening (for you early arrivers) we are doing a potluck supper; Jean and I will bring fried chicken for all. Feel free to bring an appetizer, sides, or dessert to go with it.
Brunches for the next three days will be as follows:
Thursday morning, 9:30 am - Tequila Sunrises, with
· Quiches
· Sausage Links
· Potatoes & onions
· Fruit bowl, & Juices
Friday morning, 9:30 am – Bloody Marys, with
· Pink Pancakes (Gluten Free and yes, they will be pink. Our secret recipe...)
· Bacon, syrup, butter
· Eggs to order
· Oranges & Juices
Saturday morning, 9:30 am - Quatro de Mayo instead of Cinco de Mayo– Margaritas, with
· Make your own burrito breakfast with Tortillas – corn and flour
· Scrambled eggs
· Ground sausage
· Cheese, onions & peppers
· Spanish rice, sour cream
· Juices & Fruit
So if you haven’t already, please call Ms. Billy Sue Goff at 757-660-8904 and get your reservation in for the festival. See the Dogwood Blog Site for details, show list and directions – we hope to see you there!
Ed & Jean Herbert
540-760-4181
Tickets for camping and music can be had by calling Ms. Billie Sue Goff (personal friend of Ed & Jean and General Manager of the event) at757-660-8904. Please tell her that you are part of, or coming in with, the Dogwood RV club.
Your hosts, Jean and Ed Herbert, will provide brunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings before the bands start. Speaking of bands, there are 15 bands scheduled over the three days with music workshops and jamming sessions tucked in between! The music starts on Thursday at noon, while on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 am. Then it runs until 10:00 every night. No dinner breaks appear on the schedule, but there is a nice little cafe in the big pavilion behind the stage, and sometimes someone in our club will offer up dinner. Most importantly, bring your comfy lawn chairs; set them up at the start of the concert and leave them there until the end (or move them around as needed); but nobody will bother your chairs – this is, after all, a traditional bluegrass festival! Come and go as you please.
The Park gates open on Sunday, 4/28, but we (Jean and Ed) will roll in on Wednesday, 5/1, to set up. Please consider joining us then. Brunch on Thursday, 5/2, will be at 10:00 am; brunch on Friday and Saturday will be at 9:00 am. Margaritas may be served...Please complete the Registration Form below; rally costs will be $20 per person. Please send the registration to Jean Herbert along with a check made out to Jean (Not Dogwood!)
So, 1) call Ms. Bille Sue Goff at 757-660-8904 to get your site and tickets, 2) fill out the registration form and mail it with a check to Jean, 3) pack your special lawn chairs, plus chairs to sit on for the brunch, and finally, 4) pack any musical instrument (except pianos and tubas) you can play. Questions? Call Jean at 540-760-4181, or Ed at 540-760-4180.
See you there!
Some directions:
Mr. B’s Event Park is located on the west side of Old Historic Route 1, south of Fredericksburg, VA between Thornburg VA (Exit 118 off I-95) and Ladysmith Va. (Exit 110 off I-95). Use either exit and look for the Mr. B’s Event Park Sign along Old Route 1. Fuel stops are located at both exits; dump stations (Pilot/Flying J) are further south on either side of I-95 at Carmel Church (Exit 104).
Click here for the Dogwood Registration Form.
Click here for the Event Flyer (front page).
Click here for the Event Flyer (back page).
Jean & Ed Herbert
3216 Cavalry Ridge Ct
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
