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VA SR129
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Emily Brewer
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AI Summary
- Smithfield VA Events is commended by the Virginia Senate for strengthening the Smithfield community through well-organized festivals and events since 2012
- The organization originated after Joseph W. Luter III gifted Windsor Castle Park to the Town of Smithfield in May 2010, leading to the first Wine & Brew Fest in April 2012 with 1,600 attendees
- Now hosts over 9,000 festival attendees annually, with 62% visiting as tourists, supporting local economic revitalization
- Has donated more than $2 million to the community through 181 organizations and gives over $200,000 annually in grants to local organizations
- Currently operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hosting three annual festivals plus the Manor House Dinner Club series launched during the COVID-19 pandemic
Legislative Description
Commending Smithfield VA Events.
Last Action
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
3/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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