Whiskey Rebellion Festival Celebrates Ten Years

July 11, 2019 8:19 am

It has become Washington’s largest annual event.  The Whiskey Rebellion Festival opens this afternoon as it celebrates its tenth anniversary.   It includes live music, food, fireworks, and historical commemorations.  The opening takes place with the Main Street farmers market and the Washington Health Systems Health Fair.  The Washington Symphony Brass Quintet and the Washington Festival Chorale will perform at the Main Street Community Pavilion.  Friday’s events include heritage crafts, decorate the liberty pole and Blues, Brews and BBQ from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.  A parade is set for Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. and there will be a distilleries tasting tour and tar and feathering on Main Street.  At Washington Park, there will be 18th century re-enactments and demonstrations.   On Sunday, a historical community church service begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Main pavillion followed by a local community choirs concert, family and children’s activities and the trial of David Bradford at the George Washington Hotel at 2 p.m.  Freedom Transit will be offering a ‘free fare’ day on Saturday for those heading to the festival.