Who is Uncle Billy?

Uncle Billy Lane was the late W. G. Lane, Sr. He was among the earliest residents of Altavista in the early 1900’s. Tradition has it that he established the practice of area farmers and merchants coming to town on the first Saturday of each month to barter and trade for livestock, crops and goods at an area known as the Altavista Trade Lot. Mr. Lane presided as the master auctioneer and also provided entertainment. The Trade Lot continues to operate on the first Saturday of each month as a giant flea market.

Our Festival is held at the English Park in Altavista, Virginia - a great park for family gatherings!

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Proceeds of Uncle Billy's Day Festival will benefit the Altavista Volunteer Fire Department.

Buttons like above will be sold for the price of $ 5.00.

This will be your admission to the entire weekend of events.

Children 10 and under are free of admission.

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