Attendance was down this year from previous years, but those who attended, both young and ageless, had a terrific time enjoying storytime and facepainting for the children, musical entertainment by singer/songwriter Kari Smith, winning door prizes, and meeting over 50 of Virginia's authors and viewing their latest books.

The silent auction for famous authors' books was a success with all five books being bid on and sold.

Rose Bono, this year's college scholarship winner, also attended and received her award.
 
Richmond International Raceway brought a pace car and set up a booth where attendees could register to win an "Ultimate Fan Access Weekend", which included:
    ~  Race ticket for Friday and Saturday
    ~  Pit pass for Friday and Saturday
    ~  Access to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series  
              Drivers' Meeting on Saturday
    ~  Access to the Pre-Race Ceremonies to see
              the Driver Instructions on Saturday
    ~  Access to Gatorade Victory Lane on
              Saturday
    ~  Commemorative Richmond International
              Raceway Gatorade Victory Lane Hat
    ~  Hotel Accommodations
    ~  $100 Visa gift card

WOW! What a great prize!

Congratulations to Wendy Aschenbach, the winner of this amazing give-away! We hope she enjoys her weekend on Saturday 10-11 as she attends the Race to the Chase 2010!

We would like to thank all of the sponsors and authors who helped make this year's festival a success.