James River Batteau Festival

A week-long festival held every June celebrating the traditional flat-bottomed wooden boats, called batteaux, once used to carry tobacco, grain, and other goods on the James River. The boats, generally from 6-8 feet wide and 40-50 feet long, are reconstructed by local communities and civic groups, creating a fleet that travels from Lynchburg to Richmond, stopping mid-way for music, fun and festivities in Scottsville.

http://www.batteau.org

The 2010 James River Batteau Festival comes to Scottsville on Wednesday, June 23.

Food, crafts, and bounce attractions for children will be available at Canal Basin Square from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Music by Julius Hangman and Cry Babies at Canal Basin Square starting at 6:00 p.m. Watch the batteaux come in at the Ferry Street boat landing starting mid-afternoon.

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