Mid-Atlantic Village Gathering
Portsmouth, Virginia April 12-15, 2007
The picturesque seaport city of Portsmouth, Virginia was the setting for the 8th
and final Mid-Atlantic Village Gathering (MAVG). The organizing committee, which
included club members from the Annapolis Villagers and Department 56 Villagers
of Southeastern Virginia, provided a fun-filled event that began Thursday with a
harbor cruise aboard the tall ship American Rover and ended Sunday
afternoon with a bus tour of historic Portsmouth and the Norfolk Naval Base.
The weekend offered non-stop fun that included many familiar activities such
as Seminars,
Make & Take,
Round Robin,
Room Hop, Display Contest, a
Marketplace, Toyland (carnival games), and the Dinner and Breakfast Banquets.
One of the many highlights of the weekend was the display contest entries. I overheard many collectors say that they had never seen such creative
displays.
Tips for first time gathering goers:
- Stay at the host hotel. You don't want to miss a thing!
- Pre-register. You will receive a FREE goodie bag containing coupons and
freebies. It is also a handy item to carry throughout the weekend for
purchases at the marketplace and room hopping.
- Review your program booklet and use it to plan your weekend.
- Dress casual and wear comfortable shoes. You will be on your feet a lot.
- Check out the hospitality room. Enjoy a beverage and snack (at no charge)
while you relax during your very busy day.
The accompanying photos provide a glimpse of this outstanding event.
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Beautiful downtown Norfolk as seen from Portsmouth. My sister works in the tall brown building on the right. |
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First up, a three hour tour aboard the 135 foot American Rover. |
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Owl decoys are used to discourage seagulls from creating a "poop" deck below. |
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Toyland was the theme of the final MAVG. |
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Tribute to Toyland, MAVG Memories. |
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1st Place Peoples Choice in the display contest. |
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The backdrop is a puzzle! |
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Toyland a Tribute to MAVG 2007. 1st Place Large Display. |
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Which Way Back to Kansas? |
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There's no place like home. |
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English Countryside. 2nd Place Peoples Choice. |
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This display consisted of mostly thatched roof houses. |
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