Lake Gaston (NC - VA) News, Events, and Local Links

July 25, 2009 -- First Annual Rosemont Wine and Art Festival

Rosemont of Virgina Winery will be hosting their first annual Rosemont Wine & Art Festival on Saturday, July 25th, from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The festival will be held on the front lawn of Rosemont and feature over 20 local artists showcasing their paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworking, pottery and more! Rosemont will be providing wine-tastings, food and tours throughout the day - including their newest releases, 2008 Pinot Grigio and Lake Country Sunset!

Click here for directions to Rosemont.

August 8, 2009 -- Art Plunge

ART PLUNGE is an annual fine arts exhibit and sale presented each year by Lake Area artists on the second Saturday of August and held in conjunction with THE CROSSING which is sponsored by O'SAIL. The show is in its fifth year and should prove to be bigger and better than ever. This year it is held on August 8 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Dockside Landing will be the place to be for viewing fine art paintings, jewelry and more. Some of our returning artists are William Ward Moseley, Pat DeJesu, Jenny Fields, Gail O'Neil and Gail Rawlings Smith. Food and beverages will be available at “The Watersview” restaurant and snack bar. This should be a fun and entertaining day for all.

August 8, 2009 -- The Crossing

Eaton's Ferry Bridge is the place to be on Saturday, August 8 th for a morning of fun for the entire family. The Crossing will begin promptly at 9am. Registration begins at 8:00 am.

THE CROSSING is the fifth annual event for the Lake Gaston Community and is sponsored by O'SAIL and the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce. The goal each year is to encourage the Lake Gaston residents, family and friends to get in the water and join others in a non-motorized crossing of the lake en mass. THE CROSSING will occur in a protected area adjacent to the Eaton Ferry Bridge secured by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

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October 24, 2009 -- Fall for the Arts on Lake Gaston

Artist studios and private homes will be open for tours, demonstrations and purchases on October 24 from 10 am until 5 pm. Multiple artists will be clustered at various homes. Refreshments will be served all day at each site and all ticket holders will receive complimentary gifts at each site.

Tickets ($35) and maps can be purchased at Mary Sherwoods Lake Living or the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call (252) 586-5711, toll-free 866-730-5711, or send e-mail to osail@live.com or lgcc@earthlink.net.