First Night Warrenton Performers

All First Night performers are appropraiet for all ages, but performers marked with an asterisk are great for kids

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AON-Celtic Appalachian music for pipes, fiddle, bodhran, dulcimer, guitar & string bass with an Irish dancer

*  Bingo Safari- Clown Carol Collins and her animal sidekicks; magical fun for kids

*  Blue Sky Puppets- Award-winning puppet show about brotherhood and individuality with rod style puppets

 * Bob Brown Marionettes- “Penguin’s Playground” presented by the international marionette puppeteer; a delightful family show

Book Sale- Second hand Books and refreshments for sale at the Book Cellar in the basement of John Barton Payne Building

Michael Chamberlin Magic- Some of magic’s legendary effects including Nest of Bees, the Chinese Rings and the Vanishing Head Illusion

The Fearless Chainsaw Comedian- Dave Vanderveer of Standardsville, VA featuring unicycle tricks, bull whip artistry, bad jokes & chainsaw juggling

* Paul Hadfield, The Funny Guy- Unique family entertainment; circus feats, comedy, juggling, and stylish unicycle stunts

*  Horse-drawn Hayrides- Ride a horse-drawn wagon through historic Warrenton; rides begin and end near First Night Headquarters; (rides $1 per person)

Hoedown Dance with the Free State Ramblers-Oldtime String Band, a longtime Fauquier treasure: fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, stand-up bass & vocals

John Kovac- A wide variety of music, from Celtic to South American, played beautifully on solo harp

Mandalele- Fiery gypsy tunes, Swahili love songs & a Hawaiian hula performed on mandolin, violin, hang drum & ukelele.

Madeline MacNeil- Lady with the golden voice performs with lap & hammer dulcimers, a traditional favorite

Peter McCory- The one man band! Music for children & families; folk songs, pop and rock favorites

Andrew McKnight- Folk &original acoustic music with guitar from this engaging Virginia singer/songwriter.

*  Reptiles Alive!-Live reptiles & true tales of survival presented by naturalist & herpetologist Caroline Seitz 

The Shields Brothers- Local favorites Tristen, Rory, & Devin Shields perform popular favorites & original rock songs

Sticky Rice & Chinese New Year- Chinese tales from award winning author & storyteller Linda Fang

The Stroud Quartet- A talented classical quartet presenting music of Bach, Handel, Berlioz, Gounod, & others.

Virginia Civic Ballet-Modern and traditional jazz dance performancesfrom this community based ballet company

Warrenton Improv Troupe-Homegrown and daring improvisational theatre presented by young Fauquier actors & actresses

World Jam Club- A unique fusion of Brazilian, Hispanic, Jazz and R&B music, led by master guitarist Peter Fields