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Big Event June 26-28, 2026 (Salem)
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COME MEET THE STARS AT THE HAPPY TRAILS FILM & TELEVISION FESTIVAL! 🌟
June 26–28, 2026
Salem, Virginia
Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating classic television, movies, entertainment history, and fellowship!
FRIDAY EXCURSION ADVENTURE –
JUNE 26
Festival guests and members are invited to kick off the weekend with a fun-filled excursion through beautiful Virginia!
The day begins with lunch at the famous Pink Cadillac Diner, a restaurant dedicated to the memory of Elvis Presley and filled with nostalgic charm. This event will be honored by the famous DONNY RICHMOND multi-talented, multi-award winning entertainer. The singer, composer, actor and TV personality is an inductee of 5 different music HALLS OF FAME.
Following lunch, attendees may choose one of two exciting destinations:
🌉 Natural Bridge – One of Virginia's most famous natural wonders and historic landmarks.
🦁 Virginia Safari Park/Wildlife Adventure – Experience an up-close encounter with a variety of fascinating animals and wildlife.
This special excursion offers fans, guests, celebrities, and attendees the opportunity to relax, sightsee, make new friends, and enjoy the beauty of Virginia before Saturday's Celebrity Autograph & Collectibles Show.
🎭 SPECIAL EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
⭐ SATURDAY, JUNE 27 – CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPH & COLLECTIBLES SHOW ⭐
This is your chance to meet your favorite celebrities in person!
✍️ Get autographs from film and television stars
📸 Take photos with your favorite celebrities
🛍️ Shop vendor tables filled with collectibles and memorabilia
AUTHORS with Christian and Western books.
Even BEST SELLING 91 year young AUTHOR DR. FRED EICHELMAN IN PERSON AUTOGRAPHING HIS TRILOGY OF CHRISTIAN CAT TALE
BOOKS
JEWELRY & WESTERN ATTIRE SALES VENDORS
🎤 Attend special presentations and celebrity panels
Whether you're a serious collector or simply a fan of classic entertainment, this is an event you won't want to miss!
🍽️ CELEBRITY BANQUET-SATURDAY NIGHT
The excitement continues Saturday evening with our Celebrity Banquet!
Imagine sitting down and enjoying dinner alongside the very stars you've watched on television and in the movies. This special event gives fans the opportunity to meet celebrities in a relaxed and personal setting, hear their stories, take photos, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
🔨 SPECTACULAR COLLECTORS' AUCTION
One of the highlights of the weekend will be our exciting auction featuring an incredible assortment of treasures from the world of entertainment and collecting.
Items may include:
⭐ Celebrity-owned memorabilia
⭐ Celebrity-donated items
⭐ Autographed collectibles
⭐ Rare television and movie memorabilia
⭐ Historical entertainment treasures
⭐ Unique collector pieces and special surprise items
This is your opportunity to own a genuine piece of entertainment history!
And I am delighted to announce that I, Tammy Locke, former child star of ABC Television's The Monroes, author of I Can Do Anything, and former recording artist, will also be performing live during the Saturday evening banquet festivities.
🎭 SPECIAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
🎤 Live music
🎬 Celebrity appearances
🎭 Special entertainment
❤️ Great memories with friends and fellow fans
ADDITIONAL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
🎬 Friday Evening Film Presentations
🍔 Excursion and lunch at the famous Pink Cadillac Diner
⛪ Sunday Worship Service with Pastor McCracken at CommUNITY Church
Bring your cameras, autograph books, and your love of classic television and movies!
📅 June 26–28, 2026
📍 CommUNITY Church, Salem, Virginia
Come join the stars in worship with Pastor Tom McCracken
We look forward to seeing you there!