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Urbanna, Virginia

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Picturesque Urbanna Virginia is located on the Rappahannock River on Virginia's Middle Peninsula. The town was established as a port for the shipment of tobacco to England. Urbanna's tobacco warehouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1766 and serves as a visitors center today. The Urbanna Courthouse, also listed on the National Resister of Historic Places, was built in 1748 and is one 11 colonial era courthouses still standing in Virginia.

The popular Urbanna Oyster Festival is held in November of each year. This annual event features oyster specialties and other Chesapeake Bay seafood, a parade, a fine arts exhibit, and visiting tall ships. The event attracts some 75,000 visitors a year. Food and craft booths number over 125 and the Fireman's Parade features approximately 100 engines of every size and description. The Oyster Festival Parade on Saturday features numerous marching bands, antique cars, equestrian units, locally produced floats and the Khedive Temple Shrine Club of Norfolk.

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Regent Point Marina. Quite park like setting all sailboats. Many family amenities like bicycles, canoes, playground, picnic area and kayaks. Boatyard on site with hauling and repair capabilities. Safe harbor during storms. Located on Locklies Creek, off Rappahannock River, near Urbanna, Virginia. 317 Regent Point Drive, Topping, VA 23169. Phone: 804-758-4478. FAX: 804-758-5080.

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2008 Urbanna Events:

May 10 -- Art on the Half Shell. The Middlesex Art Guild presents this annual art festival featuring over 80 artists� displays, performing arts, a children�s art center, food, entertainment and many cash prizes. 10 a.m.�5 p.m. More information.
November 7 - 8 -- Urbanna Oyster Festival. Official Oyster Festival of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Visit the Oyster Festival website for more information.

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