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The Children's Festival

Lawn of Jarman Auditorium, 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

[Picture of Juggler Jonathan Austin] The Children's Festival welcomes the millennium with non-stop performances and lots of exciting and educational activities on the lawn. Juggler Jonathan Austin returns with his magic and comedy. This year do not miss the Mr. Wizard's Everyday Energy in Action Program. Also featured will be Grammy Award Winner Barbara Bailey Hutchison. The Science-By-Van brings the unique experience of the Science Museum of Virginia, offering informal educational experiences that are fun for all ages.

On the stage in front of Jarman Auditorium
10:00   Jonathan Austin
10:40   Mr. Wizard's Everyday Energy in Action
11:30   Jonathan Austin
12:10   Barbara Bailey Hutchinson
1:10    Mr. Wizard's Everyday Energy in Action
2:00    Cindy Watson karate On the Jarman lawn
The Science Museum of Virginia's Science-By-Van from 10:00 until 3:30 sponsored by Wal-Mart Vision Centers located in Farmville, Lynchburg, Chester, Tappahannock, Richmond, Glen Allen, Franklin, Mechanicsville, Virginia Beach, Petersburg

The Science-By-Van includes 30 curiosity-provoking exhibits such as Match the Bones, Arch Bridge, Hand Batter, and Bernoulli Blower, as well as interesting workshops.

Also on the Jarman lawn find exhibits by:



The Children's Art Workshop

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lancaster Lawn



[Picture of two girls playing with the toys they made at last year's workshop] All children are welcome to let their imagination soar at the Children's Art Tent on the lawn in front of Lancaster Building. This year the project is to make and decorate a Native American flip & stick game. All of the materials will be available, along with volunteers who will help with the instructions and assembly. This activity is free.


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