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Overview
Saturday 10 - 7
Sunday 10 - 6
Contact the A-Day Committee:
A-Day Team
Box 916
Delaware Valley College
700 E. Butler Ave.
Doylestown, PA 18901215-489-2329
For specific committee contacts, please see our Executive Team and Committees page.
2010 A-Day Sponsors (More will be added shortly)
Fred Beans
Thompson Toyota
A Brief History Of A-Day
The first A-Day was held May 21, 1949, on the campus property of The National Agricultural College, later renamed Delaware Valley College. A-Day, short for "Activities Day," was a single day when the students of the college worked together to showcase various agricultural displays and exhibits. Today, the tradition of A-Day continues with the hard work and dedication of the students at Delaware Valley College. All of the programs are planned and operated by the students with minimal guidance from faculty and administration. The heart of the A-Day is a planning team made up of representatives from 30 campus clubs and organizations, and 12 executive team members elected by the participating clubs and organizations. In 2004, A-Day worked with the PA State Association of County Fairs to enter the fair funds program. For the first time, entries were accepted from the Bucks County community. These entries were judged, premiums were paid, prizes were awarded, and results were recorded; opening up the exhibits to the local public attracted more people onto the campus to see A-Day over the course of the weekend.
Community Outreach
A-Day has continued to better meet the needs of its guests and to broaden its avenues of public education. In the past, A-Day was only a two day event. For our 60th Anniversary, A-Day was opened for a full day of business on Friday. We invited local schools to participate in planned A-Day activities that highlighted agricultural education. A number of educational programs and lectures were held during the weekend that used A-Day's resources for education, such as the State funded ‘Ag in the Classroom' and ‘Wow, I didn't Know That!' agricultural education programs. A-Day and the DVC NAMA chapter hosted a business Leadership Seminar for the Mid-Atlantic Alliance of Cooperatives for local high school students. Not only does A-Day reach out through education and entertainment, but through providing a place for achievement. A-Day has been cooperating with the Bucks County ‘PROGRESS' program to provide the program participants with an outlet to complete their community service requirements.
Student Involvement
A-Day would not exist without the involvement of the student body. The planning committee and executive team is made up of 40 students, nearly all of which are members of at least one of the 30 participating student organizations. The clubs that participate as an active member of A-Day can earn money for their club by working in a variety of booths, tents, or exhibits during the weekend. Many of these students who hold committee chairs also act as their club representative, who organizes the club hours and work assignments for the weekend.
Please download our A-Day 2008 Newsletter now!
Dear Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Students of Delaware Valley College,
Now that A-Day is an official member of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs; A-Day is working to continue its traditions of education as well as continue to grow and meet the needs and wants of the student body and our visitors!
We are very proud that A-Day is a student-organized event that benefits student clubs and organizations as well as the A-Day Scholarship Fund; however, we could not have a successful weekend without the encouragement and assistance of the Delaware Valley College Community.
We need your help! You are needed to collect money, sell tickets and help in any other areas that may be in need of assistance. The entire A-Day Team is counting on students, faculty, staff, administration and alumni to support our efforts!
To volunteer, please complete your information and the times slots you are available on the form below (to download Adobe Reader free-of-charge, please visit Adobe's website).
Please print or email this completed form to:
A-Day Volunteer Program
Box #916
700 E. Butler Ave
Doylestown, PA 18901
or
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Premium Schedule
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
| $50.00 | $40.00 | $30.00 | $20.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
Rules:
- The A-Day Team and Delaware Valley College are not responsible for any lost or stolen property. Furthermore, performers will be responsible for the storage, setup and take-down of their act. Set-up and take-down will be 5 minutes.
- Acts can be no longer than 15 minutes.
Schedule
| Section 1 Junior High and lower (8th-kindergarten) | |
| Class 1 | Kindergarten |
| Class 2 | Grades 1st through 2nd |
| Class 3 | Grades 3rd through 5th |
| Class 4 | Grades 6th though 8th |
| Section 2 High School Students (9th-12th) | |
| Section 3 College Students | |
| Section 4 DelVal Alumni & Faculty | |
| Section 5 Community | |
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The students of A-Day would like to express thanks and appreciation to the visitors of A-Day 2009 as well as the students, staff, faculty and administration that made the event possible.
We were lucky to have some of the warmest weather of 2009 as the setting for the culmination of a year of effort. We're glad you could share it with us!
For a slideshow of the weekend events, feel free to click here or on the picture to the left.
Stay tuned as we begin preparations for A-Day 2010!
Parking
There is no admission fee to enter the campus of Delaware Valley College for the weekend of A-day; there will, however, be a parking fee to park in designated areas.
All vehicles must enter the New Britain Road entrance off of Route 202 during the weekend festivities.
Parking Fees are $10.00.
VIP Parking passes: These passes are granted to people that have exhibits at the fair. These passes only entitle you to park for free; place these passes in a clearly visible spot in the front windshield of your vehicle.
Handicapped parking will marked off in the Admissions Lot, and all vehicles parking in this area must have State-Issued Handicap plates and/or parking permit.
*If you require more assistance, please let a member of the A-Day team know, and we will do what we can to accommodate you.
Setup
Please note: Vehicles are NOT permitted on the grass at any time.
We are requesting that exhibitors and crafters be set up for the opening time of 12:00 p.m. on Friday, but the length of time your booth remains open is optional.
All exhibitors are permitted to setup between 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Friday; all setup must be completely finished by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Exhibitors will be setting up by the sidewalks on their designated locations on Segal Quad. You can reach the quad from your vehicle by following Alumni Lane, from security or Campus Loop road (from the New Britain entrance). The intersection of these roads serves as the location for Segal Quad.
Crafters will be setting up in their designated locations; if you do not know where your location is or where to access it, please ask an A-Day Executive Member at the time of your arrival.
Break-Down Time
Vehicles will be permitted to enter Alumni Lane after 6:30 p.m. on Sunday to pack up.
Exhibits must be completely packed up and off of the campus by 10:00 p.m., Sunday.
Vehicles may be left in the Admissions Lot for the night; they must be removed, however, from the lot by 10:00 a.m. on Monday.
Check out the form below for A-Day 2010 entries.
Click on the link to download the Premium Book (Please note, the following document is available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. To download Adobe Acrobat free-of-charge, please visit Adobe's website):
A-Day Premium Book
- Alpha Gamma Rho
- Animal Science Society
- Alpha Phi Omega
- Biology Club
- Block and Bridle
- Chemistry Club
- Class of 2013
- Dairy Society
- Delta Epsilon Beta
- Equine Club
- Equine Performance Organization
- Equestrian Team
- Future Farmers of America
- Collegiate Farm Bureau
- Food Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Horticulture Society
- Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship
- Lacrosse
- Lion's Club
- National Agri-Marketing Association
- Omega Chi
- PAWZ
- Project Earth
- Rho Epsilon Kappa
- Resident Student Association
- Students for Diversity
- SIFE
- Sigma Alpha
- Wildlife Society
- Zeta Chi
As a Sponsor/Partner of A-Day, you will get the opportunity to spread your company's message to the community through supporting an integral part of the A-Day weekend. A-Day attracts over 50,000 people during the course of our 3 day event, as well as the countless people that are reached through our campaigns on DelVal's campus and at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
There are a number of ways for your business to be a part of A-Day:
Through Partnerships:
- Senior Level - Donations of $2000 and over
- Junior Level - Donations of $1500 - $1999
- Sophomore Level - Donations of $1000 - $1499
Partners of A-Day include many advertising benefits through A-Day and the opportunity to connect with the community by supporting the students of DelVal and A-Day in their endeavor to educate the public.
Through Event Sponsorships ($500 Donation)
- Dairy Show Co-Sponsorship
- Livestock Show Co-Sponsorship
- Food Tent Co-Sponsorship
- Entertainment Tent Co-Sponsorship
You can also participate in the weekend as a Commercial Exhibitor, with the opportunity to showcase your product in the exciting environment of A-Day!
For more information about A-Day Sponsorship opportunities, please email us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with the subject line "A-Day Sponsorship" or feel free call us at 215-489-2329.
Submission Deadlines for Advertising: Premium Information Insert- February 2, 2009 / Weekend Information Insert- March 6, 2009
If you miss this year's advertising deadline, please stay posted for future opportunities to show your support of A-day!
Executive Team and Advisors
President
Wesley Sharp
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Vice President
Kevin Morrow
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Garrett Schorran
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Brandt Davis
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)VP of Food and Planning
Aaron Breneman
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Chris Boaz
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Ashley Cowan
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Executive Secretary
Sarah Gardner
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Laura Gregory
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Lindsay Whitelock
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Lindsay Newswanger
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Advisors
Mrs. Joan Hock
Associate Director
of Financial Aid
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215-489-2975Mr. Harry McGinnis
Physical Plant
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215-489-2228Mrs. Jennifer Rock
Director of the Annual Fund
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215-489-4830
Committee Chairs
Advertising
Amanda Eivich
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Maria Holman
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Joe Sangiradi
Joe Mastrine
Corporate Sponsorship
Georgia Klischer
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Chelsea Prechtl
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Dairy Show
Tori Fanion
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Joseph Nappi
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Dan Schriner
Lynn Evans
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Joey Fogg
Justin Naylor
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Fair Communications
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.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Farm Animal Education
Kaitlyn Yascoe
Lauren Smith
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Flower ShowKylie Croshaw
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Brenna House
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Cortney Haugen
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Darla Romberger
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Justin Day
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Lydia Sherman
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For directions from your location, please click here. To view general directions, please see below.
From Philadelphia
Take U.S. Route 611 North (Broad Street) to U.S. Route 202 South. Follow U.S. 202 South ½ mile to College entrance on left. Or, take U.S. Route 309 North to Route 202 North. Follow U.S. Route 202 North 8 miles to College entrance on right.
From Harrisburg, PA and West
Take the Pa Turnpike East to the Willow Grove Exit 343. Proceed North on U.S. Route 611 to the Chalfont Exit for U.S. Route 202 South. Follow U.S. 202 South ½ mile to the College entrance on left.
From South New Jersey
Take the N.J. Turnpike to the entrance of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 6 and travel West to Willow Grove Exit 343. Proceed North on U.S. Route 611 to the Chalfont Exit for U.S. 202 South. Follow U.S. 202 South ½ Mile to the College entrance on left.
From the Allentown, Bethlehem area and points North
Take the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike South to the Quakertown Exit. Proceed East on Route 313 in Quakertown. Follow Route 313 to 611 South and turn left at light. College entrance is 3/10 of a mile on the left.
From the New York City area
Take a convenient route to U.S. 202 South. Stay on 202 South through New Jersey to Pennsylvania. Continue on 202 South through Doylestown and look for College entrance on left approximately 1-1/2 miles beyond the town center.
Main Menu: | Price: |
| Chicken and Fries | $6.50 |
| BBQ Chicken | $4.50 |
| Cheeseburger | $3.50 |
| Hamburger | $3.00 |
| Hot Dog | $2.50 |
| Sweet Sausage | $4.50 |
| Pulled Pork | $4.50 |
| French Fries | $3.00 |
| Other: | Price: |
| Funnel Cake | $4.50 |
| Popcorn | $1.00 |
| Soft Pretzels | $1.00 |
| Cotton Candy | $2.00 |
| Nachos | $3.00 |
| Milkshakes | $4.00 |
| Beverages: | Price: |
| Canned Soda | $1.50 |
| Tea / Coffee | $0.50 |
| Bottled Water | $2.00 |
A-Day 2010 Schedule of Events
Friday April 23rD
All Day Attractions and Events
Hay Rides, Pony Rides, Trackless Train, Rockwall, Horse Drawn Carousel, Fair Exhibits, Large Equipment Show, Antique Tractor Show, Pig Races, Craft Show, Classroom Exhibits, Horse Drawn Hay Ride, Flower Show, Farm Animal Education Tent, Commercial Exhibits, Plant Sale, Kids Games
Demonstrations and Events
| 12:00-2:00 | Equine Studies Horse Show (Equestrian Center- accessible by hayride) |
| 12:00 | Equestrian Center Stables Open (accessible by hayride) |
| 1:00 | Cooking Demonstration (Mandell Food Lab) |
| 1:00-5:00 | "Lasagna Gardening" Presentation - Exhibits area |
| 2:00 | Draft Horse Harnessing & Driving Demo (Equestrian Center, accessible by hayride) Chemistry Magic Show (Mandell 114) |
| 3:00-4:30 | Milking Demo (Dairy - accessible by hayride) |
| 3:00 | Pony Grooming 101: For Kids! (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) |
| 4:00 | Antique Tractor Parade Draft Horse Harnessing & Driving Demo (Equestrian Center- accessible by hayride) |
| 5:00 | Sit Means Sit: Dog Training Demo |
Entertainment
| 12:00 | Ray Owen (Entertainment Stage) |
| 1:00 | Dave Hill Short Magic Show (Entertainment Stage) |
| 1:30 | Ray Owen (Entertainment Stage) |
| 2:00 | Dave Hill Walk Around Magic Show |
| 4:30 | Talent Show (Entertainment Stage) |
Saturday April 24th
All Day Attractions and Events
Hay Rides, Pony Rides, Trackless Train, Rockwall, Horse Drawn Carousel, Fair Exhibits, Large Equipment Show, Antique Tractor Show, Pig Races, Craft Show, Classroom Exhibits, Horse Drawn Hay Ride, Flower Show, Farm Animal Education Tent, Commercial Exhibits, Plant Sale, Kids Games
Demonstrations and Events
| 10:00 | Livestock; pigs, sheep and beef in order (livestock tent) XTU ticket Run (on the quad) Food and Farm Film Festival (Moumgis Auditorium, Student Center) |
| 11:00-12:00 | Chemistry Magic Show (Mandell 114) |
| 11:00 | Cider Press Demonstration (Hort Society Tent) Tree Climbing Demo (in front of Mandell) Draft Horse Harnessing & Driving Demo (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) Sit Means Sit: Dog Training Demo |
| 11:00-5:00 | Wildlife Displays (Library) |
| 12:00 | Equestrian Center Stables Open (accessible by hayride) Food and Farm Film Festival (Moumgis Auditorium, Student Center) |
| 12:30 | Pennsylvania Honey Queen Cooking Demonstration Livestock Show Lunch Break: Llama Demo (Livestock Show Tent) |
| 1:00 | Equine Vaulting Show (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) Cooking Demonstration (Mandell Food Lab) PA Mounted Police Unit Officers arrive on campus |
| 1:00-2:00 | Chemistry Magic Show (Mandell 114) Alumni Information Session: Strategic Planning (Student Center - Coffee House) |
| 1:00-1:30 | Scary Animals Presentation (Library) |
| 1:30-2:00 | Backyard Wildlife Presentation (Library) |
| 2:00 | Cider Press Demonstration (Hort Society Tent) Draft Horse Harnessing & Driving Demo (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) Chicken Training Demonstration (Library) Seeing Eye Puppy Training Demo Food and Farm Film Festival (Moumgis Auditorium, Student Center) |
| 3:00 | Pennsylvania Honey Queen Cooking Demonstration Sit Means Sit: Dog Training Demo Pony Grooming 101: For Kids! (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) Wildlife Conservation Presentation (Library) |
| 3:00-4:30 | Milking Demo (Dairy accessible by hayride) |
| 3:30-4:00 | The Amazing World of Birds Presentation (Library) |
| 4:00 | Antique Tractor Parade Draft Horse Harnessing & Driving Demo (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) Winged Creatures of the Night: Bats Presentation (Library) |
| 4:30-5:00 | "What Makes an Insect an Insect?" Presentation (Library) |
Entertainment
| 10:00 | A-Day Opening Ceremonies (Entertainment Stage) Visit from Secretary of Agriculture |
| 12:00 | A-Day Crowning of King and Queen (Entertainment Stage) |
| 12:30 | John Cassidy (Between Feldman and Mandell) |
| 1:30 | The Amazing Rex (Dave Hill, Entertainment Stage) |
| 2:00 | John Cassidy (Between Feldman and Mandell) |
| 3:00 | Ready Not Ready (Entertainment Stage) |
| 4:30 | River Wheel (Entertainment Stage) |
Sunday April 25th
All Day Attractions and Events
Hay Rides, Pony Rides, Trackless Train, Rockwall, Horse Drawn Carousel, Fair Exhibits, Large Equipment Show, Flower Show, Farm Animal Education Tent, Commercial Exhibits, Plant Sale, Livestock and Horse Shows, Kids Games, Classroom Exhibits
Demonstrations
| 9:00 | Dairy Show (Livestock Tent) |
| 10:00-12:00 | A-Day Standard Bred Horse Show (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) |
| 10:00 | Food and Farm Film Festival (Moumgis Auditorium, Student Center) |
| 11:00 | Cider Press Demonstration (Hort Society Tent) Tree Climbing Demo (in front of Mandell) Draft Horse Harnessing & Driving Demo (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) Sit Means Sit: Dog Training Demo |
| 11:00-5:00 | Wildlife Displays (Library) |
| 12:00-4:00 | Equestrian Center Stables Open (accessible by hayride) |
| 12:00 | Food and Farm Film Festival (Moumgis Auditorium, Student Center) |
| 12:00-1:00 | Alumni Information Session: Strategic Planning (Student Center - Coffee House) Dairy Show Lunch Break: Llama Demo (Livestock Show Tent) |
| 1:00 | Standard bred show (colts, fillys then mares in that order Equestrian Center) Cooking Demonstration (Mandell Food Lab) Draft Horse Harnessing & Driving Demo (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) Scary Animals Presentation (Library) |
| 1:30 | Backyard Wildlife Presentation (Library) |
| 2:00 | Cider Press Demonstration (Hort Society Tent) Chicken Training Demo (Library) Seeing Eye Puppy Training Demo Equine Vaulting Team Demo (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) Food and Farm Film Festival (Moumgis Auditorium, Student Center) |
| 3:00 | Horse Driving Demonstration (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) |
| 3:00-4:30 | Milking Demo (Dairy - accessible by hayride) |
| 3:00 | Sit Means Sit: Dog Training Demo Wildlife Conservation Presentation (Library) |
| 3:30-4:00 | The World of Birds Presentation (Library) |
| 4:00 | Antique Tractor Parade Draft Horse Harnessing & Driving Demo (Equestrian Center - accessible by hayride) |
| 4:00-4:30 | Winged Creatures of the Night: Bats Presentation (Library) |
| 4:30-5:00 | "What Makes an Insect an Insect?" Presentation (Library) |
| 5:00 | Round Robin Champion Showman Selection (Livestock Tent) |
Entertainment
| 10:00 | Fiddlin' fun with Paul and Sam (Entertainment Stage) |
| 11:00-12:45 | John Rush Human I pod (Entertainment Stage) |
| 12:45 | John Cassidy (Between Feldman and Mandell) |
| 1:00 | Doylestown Heat Jazz Band (Entertainment Stage) |
| 2:00 | Delaware Valley College Concert Band (Entertainment Stage) |
| 3:00 | John Cassidy (Between Feldman and Mandell) |
| 3:00 | Delaware Valley College Chorale (Entertainment Stage) |
| 4:00 | Fiddlin' fun with Paul and Sam (Entertainment Stage) |
| 4:30 | John Cassidy (Between Feldman and Mandell) |
Delaware Valley College is proud to present A-Day 2010, coming April 23-25. This student-run and organized event will be celebrating 62 years of entertaining and educating, all while evoking pride as we bring our community together. As a 7 year member of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs, A-Day has grown to be better than ever! Traditional and popular events, such as Pig Races, homemade thick milkshakes, and Hay rides will accompany new events such as a visit from the Pennsylvania State Mounted Police and the Pennsylvania Honey Queen. We can safely say that there will not be a dull moment during this weekend! We look forward to seeing you browsing the over 50 crafters/commercial exhibits, your children learning new facts in the farm animal education tent, or listening to great entertainment on the lawn at A-Day 2010!