Sunday, April 28th, 2024

G Gathering Where's the beef?

Where's the beef?



Lots and lots of it was served at the annual Ruritan BeefFest. Izaak Walton Park was the place to be to enjoy plenty of good food, fun, and entertainment. Funds raised will support the community service objectives of the Deep Creek Ruritan Club.


Jesse Hines of the Izaak Walton League, left, and Ruritan Bill Robbins

Miss Ruritan, Brenna Hegedus

Mike and Donna Silberholz. Donna is the President of the Deep Creek Ruritans.

From left: Aja' and Ken McCullough with Deputy Harris

Russell Johnson, left, and Horace Davis

11-year-old Ruritan Garrett Goldman served up homemade ice cream.

Lindsay Pohlman, Karen and Steve Ballette were the ones to see for a delicious beef sandwich

From left: Volunteers from Great Bridge Crew - Perry Martinez, Spencer Butler, Kellie O'Reilly, and Zac Lauric with Cheryl Lacey, Ruritan Publicity Goddess

Brad Vaughn, left, and Joe Noha, staniding, with Mark and Becky Junghans

From left: Ruritan Tom Rapier, Mayor Alan Krasnoff, and Ruritan Joe Noha

Eddie Dowell played the tub bass for everyone's enjoyment

Eddie Smith entertained on the guitar

From left: Sheriff John Newhart, Phyllis Krasnoff, and Mayor Alan Krasnoff

From left: Sheriff John Newhart, Chesapeake Public Schools Supervisor of Secondary Science Joann Lindell-Overton, and Mayor Krasnoff

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Back Row: Aja' McCullough, left, and Hunter Spalenka. Front Row from left: Paige McCullough, Allan Pimento, and Macy DiPrima

The Southern Blend Band provided entertainment for all to enjoy

Loralye Stevenson enjoyed a ride on Juliet led by Jessica Hewitt. Horses were provided by Grubb Grove Horse Farm

Sisters Debbie Wright, left, and Jeanette Watkins

Dennis & Kim Pimento

From left: Aja' McCullough, Meredith Soule, Macy DiPrima and Allan Pimento were all smiles as they enjoyed the festivities

From left: Kent, Meredith, and Loretta Soule

From left: Cathy Preston, Jeanette Boknevitz and Cathy and Art Motley

Keith & Donnie Andrews

From left: Deputy Harris, Deputy Phillips, and Deputy Cartwright

Trent Stone enjoyed playing Corn Hole

Macy DiPrima gave a huge thumbs up in response to the event

From left: Brandon Miller, Andrea Miller, and Macy DiPrima

From left: Brandon Miller, Andrea Miller, and Ruritan Mike Perez