What is Enchanted Eve?
Enchanted Eve is an alcohol free New Year's Eve celebration held in downtown Vinton. This year, "Travel through time" and enjoy fantastic activities and entertainment for all ages, no matter what the weather. Downtown Vinton will be magically transported through 10 decades of fun and merriment. There will be special attractions, games, music, parades, food, live entertainment and fireworks at midnight. The fun starts December 31 at 6:00pm. New this year, the first 500 kids will receive a glow necklace as a special treat! Follow us on twitter for updates about this year's event!
Ticket Information
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Event buttons are required for admission to Enchanted Eve.
All seats for performances are general admission. Indoor venues are heated, but a few activities and food vendors are located outside. Layered clothing is recommended. Don't forget to bring your camera!
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In-Advance Button Prices:
$7 for adults and $3 for children age 3-12.
Buttons Purchased at the gate:
$9 for Adults and $5 for children age 3-12.
Purchase your button in advance at the following locations:
Bank of America( Rke, Smith Mtn. Lake & Botetourt), First Citizens Bank( Rke, ,Bedford & Botetourt), HomeTown Bank ( Rke & Smith Mtn Lake), Member One ( Rke & NRV ), Kroger ( Rke, NRV, Botetourt, Rocky Mount & Smith Mtn. Lake) Roanoke County Parks, Rec. & Tourism (Kessler Mill and Brambleton Center Locations), HQ/419 Library, Hollins Library, Glenvar Library, Blue Ridge Public Library, Vinton Library, Vinton Baptist Church, Thrasher United Methodist Church, Vinton Municipal Building and Vinton War Memorial.
The night of the event, tickets will be available at the following locations:
Thrasher United Methodist Church in Gym and Old Fellowship Hall, Vinton War Memorial, Lawn of the Vinton Library, Charles Hill Recreation Center and on Washington Avenue. |
Vinton War Memorial
Old West Dance Hall and Casino- 1900’s theme
Our dance hall and casino provides the ultimate experience. Here you will find all your favorite casino games, fabulous entertainment and music galore! Come try your luck at the tables or enjoy the music and take a dance step or two. If it’s unparalleled entertainment you want feast your eyes on Jessie and James and Mutts Gone Nuts. Audiences of all ages will be on the edge of their seats as a barrage of comedy, juggling, audience play and amazing dog feats have you laughing out loud and stomping you feet in true Old West style.
Main Floor Meeting Room - Twitter Time… The Era of the Here and Now
Enchanted-Tweet Hunt – a scavenger hunt for the entire family, starting on the hour, every hour, at 7pm through 11pm. Visit @EnchantedEve09 on Twitter for happenings and clues that will give you the advantage leading up to the event! Hash tag for the event will be #EnchantedEve09 and #EE09clues for your clues! Among the many prizes up for grabs is a 3-month Green Ridge Recreation Center Family Membership.
Charles Hill Recreation Center
Looking for a great way to spend the evening? Join us at this unique venue where you can enjoy Old Time Rock ‘n Roll music as well as your favorite beach tunes. Listen and dance the night away to the live music of the 40 Years After Band. Wear your poodle skirts, your favorite retro hair styles and enjoy the mood of yesteryear. You can even have your photo taken in our photo booth to commemorate the evening! Then when the mood strikes come on over to the “beach side” and feel free to join in and learn some shag moves as well as some other beach favorites and line dances. Get ready for some fun in the sun! When not involve
Thrasher United Methodist Church
Looking for a great way to spend the evening? Join us at this unique venue where you can enjoy Old Time Rock ‘n Roll music as well as your favorite beach tunes. Listen and dance the night away to the live music of the 40 Years After Band. Wear your poodle skirts, your favorite retro hair styles and enjoy the mood of yesteryear. You can even have your photo taken in our photo booth to commemorate the evening! Then when the mood strikes come on over to the “beach side” and feel free to join in and learn some shag moves as well as some other beach favorites and line dances. Get ready for some fun in the sun! When not involveme fun in the sun! When not involved in the music take a stroll along the “boardwalk” and feast your eyes on the Aspiring Artist Exhibition.
Old Fellowship Hall (Downstairs) – Traveling Circus
Come join us and experience the fabulous 40’s when traveling circuses were the talk of the town. Entertainment abounds with a juggler, magician, ventriloquist, face painting and more! Circus mirrors will delight the eye and make you look quite different indeed! Enjoy making your very own souvenirs of your time at the circus and be sure not to miss any of the excitement.
Parlor – Jazz Club and Speak Easy
Enjoy the traditional sounds of the local duo “Simply Jazz” as well as Tom Floyd. Floyd is a consummate Jazz pianist, who entertains with an improvisational style that is a delight to hear. His interpretations of everything from traditional standards to smooth Jazz make him one of the area's most popular performers. Come on in and relax, have a caricature done and let the night slip away. Jazz lovers should not miss this.
Coffee House and Terry Cyns Live and Enchanted Idol Competition
Join in the competition this New Year's Eve as Enchanted Eve crowns its very own Enchanted Idol. As Terry Cyns emcees, all ages are welcome to audition in front of our panel of distinguished judges. The Enchanted Idol will win great prizes and lead the crowd in the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" at midnight. The grand prize will be a 6-month Green Ridge Recreation Center Family Membership. Those interested in auditioning may sign up the night of the competition before 7:00 PM.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Auditions for the Enchanted Idol Competition
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Final Round for the Enchanted Idol Competition
Gym - Kickin Kiddie Krafts
Crafts galore to challenge any child’s imagination. Join us at Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make Believe where you can make King Friday’s castle, Henrietta’s Tree, and King Friday or Queen Sara Saturday crowns. Look into your very own Magic Mirror from Romper Room and recreate the lovable characters from the Shari Lewis show. At Sesame Street, you can make your very own Muppet Button, Sammy the Snake and Cookie Monster Cookie Jar.
War Memorial Parking Lot
Adrenalin Jam (Interactive Game Experience)
Heated 20’ x 40’ tent complete with games galore. 18 screens including 15 -19” flat-panel HD monitors and 3- 32”-42” flat-panel monitors. Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo game consoles and a wide assortment of games software for everyone to enjoy!
Flexflying – Jump the night away in this 4 in 1 Bungee Jump Trampoline!
Pick-up Drop-off Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Washington Avenue Streets
Costumed Characters and Strolling Entertainers
Be sure to watch for the colorful characters as you travel the enchanted streets of Vinton.
Also keep a watchful eye out for Bobby Lilly, balloon sculptor extraordinaire and listen for the sounds of Mad Maggie as you meander along.
Grand Processional
As we prepare to ring in 2010 everyone is invited to join the Candlelight Grand
Processional! Departing from the corner of Washington Avenue and Pollard
St. at 11:30 pm, it will be led by our Honorary Grand Marshals Mascots Pea-Zazz and Fire-flower.The fabulous fireworks finale, behind the Vinton War Memorial, will be the perfect ending to a wonderful evening!
Performers
Below is a list of performers at this year's Enchanted Eve Event.
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40 Years After
For three years, Joe Bass and Steve Devinney have brough 50s/60s Old Time Rock n' Roll music to those who are fortunate enough to have experienced it! Joe and Steve have known each other for 25 years, initially playing old time bluegrass and country music. Previously, Joe was the bass player and singer for "Meadow Creek Express" during the 70s and 80s. Steve has played country and old time music for years within the Craig County music community. |
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Jessie and James
You won't want to miss this entertaining duo and their talented K9 actors and acrobats. Jessie and James have performed around the country for the past 14 years and have an animal act you won't want to miss! See video here. Jessie and James Perform At: 7:00 PM. 8:30 PM & 10:00 PM |
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Simply Jazz
Liz Stone and Sheri Bernath have combined their talents in a tribute to the traditional jazz they love. They'll perform a wibderful medley of popular and well-loved tunes including such standards as "Skylark", "Cry Me a River", "Moonglow," "The Man I love", and Summertime." Performs throughout the evening at Thrasher United Methodist.
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Terry Cyns
Terry's music is an energetuc adult contempoarary sound. Her original sounds are a smoothie from the blender of soft rock, country, latin and jazz. The mix is colorful and goes down easy, with a kick that catches you off guard. Performs at 6:00, 8:00 and 10:00pm at Thrasher United Methodist.
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Ventriloquist Jeff Scott
Join Jeff and his array of delightful puppet characters as they entertain your family with stories, songs, and family friendly comedy. Performs at Thrasher United Methodist at 7:00pm. |
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Pianist Tom Floyd
Tom is a jazz pianist with an improvisational style. His interpretations of everything from traditional standards to smooth Jazz make him one of the area's most popular performers.
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Parades and Fireworks
Assemble at the corner of Washington Avenue and Pollard Street at 11:30pm to pick up your candles and safety cups. Enchanted Eve's colorful mascots will lead the processional which departs at 11:45 pm along Washington Avenue ending at the back of the Vinton War Memorial for a spectacular midnight fireworks display.
Volunteers and Sponsorship
Enchanted Eve is an event of Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism in cooperation with the Town of Vinton, and the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau. We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support!
Major Media Sponsors
WDBJ 7, OurValley.org and TheVinton Messenger,
94.9 Star Country
Volunteer Sponsor
Coming Soon
How to be a Volunteer
A special THANK YOU to all of our committee members and volunteers who make Enchanted Eve possible. It's never to late to become a sponsor or volunteer at this event. If you're interested, please download our Volunteer Form and submit it to Special Events Director, Wendi Schultz at (540) 387-6078, or by email at wschultz@roanokecountyva.gov.
Chaitable Button Program
Enchanted Eve provides a wonderful chance to display community support and contribute to the health and well being in the Valley on New Year’s Eve. Please help us extend this very special invitation to celebrate New Year’s Eve with horse-drawn carriage and pony rides, hands-on crafts, magicians, an Emerging Artists exhibition, live music and fireworks at midnight!
Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is asking for your help in underwriting “Enchanted Eve” admission buttons, which will be given to individuals and families in the Valley who otherwise might not have access to culturally enriching experiences such as this. We invite you to purchase admission buttons for any of your favorite charitable organizations, or allow us to use your generosity to help out other organizations in need, such as CHIP, TAP, Head Start, TAP Women’s Shelter, The West End Center, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Big Brother/Big Sisters, Virginia Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services, Blue Ridge Community Services or CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate).
Your contribution is tax-deductible, and will provide a valuable service to our area’s children during the upcoming holiday season. We would like to extend our deep appreciation for this consideration. Download the Charitable Button Form to apply.