Space Still Available for Dining…fit for a King Events. Sign up today!
Dining…fit for a King is an experience in culinary excellence. Event hosts donate their expenses, and the cost of each meal above fair market value is tax-deductable for the participants. All proceeds are used to keep the Museum programs available to the community at a low cost.
With this year’s variety of dining choices, there is something for everyone’s taste! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of the events that are still available. For more information and to sign up for an event, contact Deb Kerr, Director of Development Services at 276-628-5005 x111 or dkerr@wkmuseum.org. You can also purchase your ticket online at www.WilliamKingStore.org, just click the button below.
2012 Events List:
Let the Good Times Roll
Host: Rick & Alice Nida
Date: Saturday, April 21 at 7pm – New Date!
Location: 18235 Limestone Dr., Meadowview, VA
Cost: $100/person, 8 guest maximum
Attire: Dressy Casual
Sway to the sounds of Zydeco music while enjoying a New Orleans Cajun style dinner with drinks and conversation.
Monet for a Day
Hosts: Tina Bean, and Glenna Buchanan
Dates: Please call the Museum for New Date
Location: William King Museum
Cost: $50/person, 12 guest max. per event date
Attire: Painting Clothes
Escape into the world of art by painting your own Masterpiece to take home with you as Glenna Buchanan guides you through the process. Complete this unique experience with a beautifully prepared basket lunch and a leisurely tour of the Museum. All supplies included.
Day at the Downs
Host: Scott & Sheila Pack and Dan & Barbara Hendrickson
Date: Saturday, May 5, 4 pm
Location: 14905 Springview Ridge - New Location!
Bristol, VA 24202
Cost: $100/person, 60 guest maximum
Attire: Derby Attire
And… they’re off! Join us for a day at the races dressed in your festive Derby attire. Watch the 138th Run for the Roses, while feasting on traditional Derby fare.
Flavor of Fashion – Sold Out!
Hosts: Stella Gilmer, and Debbie Smith
Date: Wednesday, May 16 at 11am – New Date!
Location: 19042 Lake Road, Abingdon, VA. – New Location!
Cost: $60/person, 35 guest maximum
Attire: Dressy Casual
What better way to enjoy the latest fashions from some of Abingdon’s finest shops than to be part of the glamour at a brunch, enjoying luscious food and specialty drinks.
Greekfest - New Date!
Host: Mark & Jen Eschle, Bruce & Kristi Hartshorn, Sage & Bethany Johnson, and Billy & Sherry Witt
Date: Friday, September 7, 7 pm
Location: 846 Glenview Dr., Abingdon, VA
Cost: $75/person, 80 guest maximum – New Price!
Attire: Toga optional
Join us for a Greek feast that Julius Caesar would be proud of. We’ll have prizes, Greek trivia and tons of fun.
Starry, Starry Night
Hosts: President Rosalind & Don Reichard,
and Bob & Carol Jones
Date: Friday, September 14 at 7pm
Location: President’s Home on the Emory and Henry College Campus
Cost: $75/person, 50 guest maximum
Attire: Casual
Don’t miss the chance to gaze at the stars through the Mede LX200 Telescope, while sipping cocktails and enjoying wonderfully prepared hors d’oeuvres on the elegant garden terrace at the home of the President of Emory and Henry College.
Dinner in the Enchanted Forest
Host: Don & Delia Carter, Bob & Stella Gilmer,
and Larry & Marilyn Miller
Date: Saturday, September 15 at 6:30pm
Rain Date: Friday, September 21 at 6:30pm
Location: 808 Birdie Dr., Country Club Estates, Abingdon, VA
Cost: $100/person, 12 guest maximum
Attire: Dressy Casual
Join us in the Enchanted Forest, under the stars in a fairyland where trees have personalities, elves have hopes and fairytales come true. Your evening will begin with a special drink and appetizers…then into the forest you’ll go where you will enjoy a delectable dinner, fine wine and dessert in a captivating setting!
Low Country Oyster Roast and BBQ – Sold Out!
Hosts: Paul & Becky Armstrong, Joel & Nancy Harte, Bill & Robin Hatcher, Mark & Rhonda Hurt, Andy & Pam Kramer, and Joe & Vieta Lyle
Date: Saturday, October 6 from 2-6pm
Location: 17106 Rich Valley Rd., Abingdon, VA
Cost: $55/person, 35 guest minimum/55 guest maximum
Attire: Very Casual
Meet at the pond for a low country oyster roast and barbecued beer chicken with all the fixins. Move to the beat of LIVE blue grass music while enjoying local beer on tap. Die hard oyster eaters may bring their own oyster knife. Bring a folding camp chair and big grins for a foot stomping good time!
Hob Nob Hike – Sold Out!
Host: Dave & Schery Collins, Mark & Jennifer Eschle,
Jim & Cathy Gardner, and Brad & Mary LaMontagne
Date: Sunday, October 7 at 2pm
Location: 23547 Winterham Dr., Abingdon, VA
Cost: $75/person, 24 guest maximum
Attire: Hiking Casual
Begin the day at the LaMontagne ranch…then enjoy an autumn hike through the knobs where you’ll end with beer, wine and music. Your hayride will take you to the Eschle’s where you can quench your thirst again with drinks and appetizers. You’ll continue your hayride back to the LaMontagne ranch for a delicious dinner with friends…and that’s not all…off to the Collin’s home for dessert, after dinner drinks and coffee…and of course, music and dancing under the stars.
Flower Arranging from the Wild
Hosts: Delia Carter, Tim Hager, Marilyn Miller, and Julia Schwab
Date: Thursday, October 18 at 4pm and/or 6pm
Location: Southwest Virgina 4-H Center, 25236 Hillman Hwy., Abingdon, VA
Cost: $50/person, 15 guest max. per event time
Attire: Very Casual
Create a one-of-a-kind arrangement in your prepared pumpkin while being directed by Tim Hager. Through Tim’s imaginative use of foliage, fruit, vegetables and unusual items, he will help you transform the ordinary into the extraordinary…and what goes better with a warm fire than a special cup of soup and a gourmet sandwich served at 6pm.. All supplies included.
Autumn Road Trip Through Jade Woods
Host: Bo & Allyn Callaway, Evelyn Goldston,
Robert & Paula Kahn, Will Corbin, and Steve & Barbara Morris
Date: Saturday, October 20 at 5:30pm
Location: Meadowoods
Cost: $125/person, 20 guest maximum
Attire: Casual Chic
A chauffeured limousine ride, champagne included, will transport you through Jade Woods in the Great Knobs to each stop on a delectable progressive dinner tour. Enjoy four gourmet courses paired with fabulous wines while gazing at breathtaking mountain views.
Special thanks to all of the wonderful event hosts
who make this fundraiser possible!
Thank you to the 2012 Dining…fit for a King Committee: Marilyn Miller (chair), Tina Bean Delia Carter, Evelyn Goldston, and Rhonda Hurt
For reservations call Deb Kerr, Director of Development Services at 276-628-5005 ext. 111 or e-mail dkerr@wkmuseum.org.
Please Note: Hosts cannot accept reservations. All reservations are non-refundable. Participants will receive a reminder, including directions, 2 weeks prior to the event.
