Three Day EVENT CHALK WALK

JEFFERSONVILLE, N.Y. – April 27, 2009 – Jeffersonville will be hosting a three-day Chalk Walk Festival (May 15-17, 2009) to celebrate Sullivan County’s 200th Birthday. More than 20 family-friendly activities are planned for the three-day celebration including a chili cook-off, fireworks display, pancake breakfast, sidewalk drawing, historical talks and tours, softball games, a bike parade and an apple pie baking contest.



Representatives of the Jeffersonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Jeffersonville Enhancing More of Sullivan (JEMS) and Jeffersonville Main Street Association are planning the festival.



The complete schedule follows. Registration is open for the following events:



Chili Cook-Off

Protection Hose Company #1 and the Jeffersonville Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Chili-Cook-off to begin the Chalk Walk Festival on Friday, May 15 at 4:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to participate and there is no fee to enter the competition. Entries will be accepted through May 10. Please go to www.jeffersonvillemainstreet.com for more information.



Call for Artists

Local amateur and professional artists, individuals and families are invited to join in filling the sidewalks along Main Street with color on Saturday, May 16. Parking will be closed for the day to make room for sidewalk chalk drawing and other activities. There is no charge to participate and chalk will be provided for all. Sidewalk space is available on a first come basis. To reserve a Chalk Drawing Space, please go to www.jeffersonvillemainstreet.com to view a map of the sidewalk and reserve a spot.



JACC Street Fair

The Jeffersonville Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a one-day Street Fair on Saturday, May 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to give JACC members from around the area the opportunity to have a presence on Main Street for the day. There is no charge to participate, but space is limited to 10 businesses and will be allocated on a first come basis. Please e-mail chilijeffersonville@yahoo.com and use Vendor in the subject line to reserve your spot as soon as possible.



Please go to www.jeffersonvillemainstreet.com for more information.



About the Chalk Walk Festival

The Chalk Walk Festival is the Village of Jeffersonville’s official Bicentennial-sealed event to commemorate Sullivan County’s 200th Birthday. Festivities will begin with a Chili Cook-off on the evening of Friday, May 15 and continue through Sunday, May 17 with plenty of food, children’s activities, historical talks, live entertainment, special events and promotions along Main Street. Local amateur and professional artists, individuals and families are invited to Chalk the Walk along Main Street throughout the day on Saturday, May 16. For more information, please go to www.jeffersonvillemainstreet.com





CHALK WALK FESTIVAL

Jeffersonville, NY – May 15, 16 & 17, 2009



FRIDAY, MAY 15

5:30 p.m. Chalk Walk Festival Kick-off and Jeffersonville Firehouse

Chili Cook-off

Open to All: Set-up Begins at 4:30 p.m.,

Judging at 6:30 p.m.



7:00 p.m. Bicentennial Softball Challenge Lions Field

Sullivan West Faculty vs. Jeff Firemen



9:00 p.m. Main Street Merchants Open Late Main Street



9:00 p.m. Fireworks Sullivan West Central School

Football Field & Track



10:00 p.m. – Live Music: Good ‘n Loaded Mullaly’s Pub & Restaurant



SATURDAY, MAY 16

7:00 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast First Presbyterian Church

12:00 p.m.



7:00 a.m. Chalk Walk Set-up Begins Main Street



10:00 a.m. – The Bazaar: Tented Fair Featuring Global Home

5:00 p.m. Quality Artisans, Crafts, Pottery,

Artisanal Foods and Vintage Items



11:00 a.m. Yo-Yo Demonstration The Three Chocolateers



11:00 a.m. – Sullivan West Elementary Art Contest Jeffersonville Public Library

1:00 p.m. Winners Displayed



11:00 a.m. – Street Fair Featuring Businesses from Jeff Bank Parking Lot

5:00 p.m. Around Jeffersonville



12:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bicentennial Barbecue Mullaly’s Pub & Restaurant

Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs,

and Dessert



1:00 p.m. Village Tea Talk Village Hall, Upstairs

A Discussion of the History of Jeffersonville

with Some of the Most Knowledgeable

Members of the Community



1:00 p.m. Children’s Chalk Walk Begins, Face First Presbyterian Church

Painting, Other Activities



2:00 p.m. Apple Dipping Demonstration The Three Chocolateers



3:00 p.m. Village Tea Talk Village Hall, Upstairs

A Discussion of the History of Jeffersonville

with Some of the Most Knowledgeable

Members of the Community



3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Teen Band Showcase Behind The Three Chocolateers



4:00 p.m. Chalk Walk Drawings Complete Main Street



8:00 p.m. Sullivan County Bicentennial Cabaret Jeffersonville Firehouse

Featuring Work of Songwriter Sammy Fain,

Presented by D&H Canvas



9:00 p.m. Main Street Merchants Open Late Main Street



SUNDAY, MAY 17

10:00 a.m. – The Bazaar: Tented Fair Featuring Global Home

5:00 p.m. Quality Artisans, Crafts, Pottery,

Artisanal Foods and Vintage Items



11:00 a.m. – Alpaca Demonstration/Petting Zoo Behind The Three Chocolateers

1:00 p.m.



1:00 p.m. People-Powered Parade Begins at Justus Tire &

Bikes, Tricycles, Strollers, Carts, Wagons Alignment

and other Non-motorized Vehicles Invited


2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pick-up “Baseball” Lions Field

Hot Dogs and Hamburgers Provided by

First-Grace Lutheran Parish



4:00 p.m. Apple Pie Baking Contest Lions Field

Drop pies off at First-Grace Lutheran Church

before 2:30 p.m. or Town Hall until 3:30 p.m.

See the winners and eat the leftovers.



WEEKEND SPECIALS & EVENTS

The Blue Victorian

Face Painting on Saturday. View the Jeffersonville Bicentennial Quilt the entire weekend.



Jeffersonville Post Office

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Get your passports and photos taken.



Mateson’s Deli

Daily drawings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to win a $25 gift certificate. Drawing to be held at the end of each day.



River House

Spend $30 and receive a free 7 oz. soap or candle.



Samba / Little Duck House

Free coffee tasting offered by DoBrazil Saturday and Sunday.



Specially U and The Potter’s Cottage

Enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Gardener's Delight Gift Basket ($100 value). On display at The Potter's Cottage. Tickets available at both locations