PINE VALLEY DAYS JULY 29-30 INCLUDES BBQ, PARADE, AND OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY FUN

Update: View a video with this year's parade excerpts and historic information on Pine Valley. youtu.be/Tt2745YDmy0

July 21, 2011 (Pine Valley) – If you’re looking for a festival that epitomizes small town America, mark your calendars for Pine Valley Days on July 29-30. Events include a deep-pit barbecue, parade, live music with starlight dancing, craft fair, horseshoe tournament, kids' activities, prizes and much more.

Festivities kick off Friday the 29th at 5 p.m. in the Pine Valley County Park with what organizers describe as “that famous deep pit BBQ dinner cooked to perfection and served to you by the Mountain Empire Men’s Club.” Live music and dancing under the stars follows until 10 p.m., with music provided bythe Emerald River Band.

On Saturday, start off the day with breakfast burritos at the Pine Valley Clubhouse prepared by the Pine Valley Community Church from 7:00 am to 9:00 am.

 After that, make get your spots early to watch what’s billed as the “best parade in the back country.” The parade starts at 9 a.m. and makes its way along historic Old Highway 80 between the library and the Pine Valley school.

Following the parade, head on down to the Pine Valley County Park. Here you will find craft vendors, food, fun including a Rock Wall, Extreme Air Trampoline, a horseshoe tournament, Face Painting, Shave Ice, Lemonade, Sweet Tea, Softball Tournament, Mountain Empire High School athletic merchandise, and more. KSON radio will also be on hand with music and prizes throughout the day.

Proceeds from Pine Valley Days fund college scholarships for backcountry high school seniors and other community activities such as the Senior Holiday Dinner, Santa’s House and more. The Mountain Empire Men’s Club is a 501(c)(3) organization.

For more information, visit www.pinevalleydays.com.