Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

G Gathering 39th Annual Great American Food Fest

39th Annual Great American Food Fest



Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan and South Norfolk Ruritan President Rusty Barath recently held the 39th Annual Great American Food Fest at Chesapeake City Park in Greenbrier.  Guests feasted on samples from local Chesapeake businesses while enjoying one of the area's biggest outdoor events.  Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Sheriff's Office Charities and Ruritan Community Projects.

Sponsors of the event: South Norfolk Ruritan President Rusty Barath and Sheriff Jim O’Sullivan

Deputy Jesse Burnside

Debbie Ellington, left, and Cameron Simpson of Atlantic Bay Mortgage

Miss Hampton Roads Amber Miller

Dustin Hughes owner of Lockside Bar & Grill,Vino Italian Bistro and What the Gritz Brunch Bistro

Dustin Hughes, owner of Lockside Bar & Grill,Vino Italian Bistro and What the Gritz Brunch Bistro, with his daughter, Payton

Khedive Shriners Gary O’Brien, left, and Harry Tew served homemade clam chowder

The Shopper Production Manager Karah Angeli, left, and Graphic Designer Jennifer Tolarchyk

Options hair stylist Laura Williams, left, and The Shopper Administrative Assistant Connie DiPrima

From left: Attorney James Short and Brian Miller of Basnight Law

Herman Ward and his wife, Chesapeake Council Member Ella Ward

From left: South Norfolk Ruritan President Rusty Bararth; past Presidents Willie Skenes, Werdna Wynne and Dave McManus, with Chesapeake Council Members Debbie Ritter and Matt Hamel

Captain David Rosado, left, and Sheriff Jim O’Sullivan

From left: Chesapeake Council Members Robert Ike and Steve Best

Sponsors of the event: South Norfolk Ruritan President Rusty Barath and Sheriff Jim O’Sullivan

Chesapeake Council Members Robert Ike, left, and Matt Hamel

From left: Chesapeake Council Member Robert Ike, The Shopper Administrative Assistant Connie DiPrima, and Council Member Matt Hamel

From left: Chesapeake Council Member Robert Ike, Janie DeSio, and Council Member Matt Hamel

Egg Bistro’s from left: Doug Stumpf, Heather Wade, Deanna Maggiore, and Mike Touhey

Lauren Bonney, left, and daughter Harley Whit

From left: Chesapeake Firemen Philip Prokopchak, Jordan Hudgins, Jacob Parr and Richard Gayheart

Joe Gallagher and Kari Frugard

Hair Kingdom stylist Carri Faircloth, left, and owner Denise Query

Brenda Tusing, owner of The Royal Chocolate at Town Center, VA Beach with Linda Clifton

From left: Melinda Szymnski, Teresa Haner, and Leanne Sell