You’ll Be Seeing Stars at the Celebrity-filled Nostalgia Fest in Williamsburg VA!

 

The Williamsburg Nostalgia Fest is an annual festival that celebrates the past. It’s a three-day event that brings together people from all different generations to celebrate the history of one of America’s most iconic people in film. This year, it will be held on November 11th to the 13th.

Celebrities Coming to Williamsburg, VA

Celebrities are coming to Williamsburg, VA! If you’re a fan of the classic stars, this is your chance to see them up close and personal. You’ll even have a chance to meet them, as they will be doing autographs and photo ops. Who are some of the big names coming to your town?

Academy Award Winning Actor George Chakiris

Academy Award Winner George Chakiris will be making an appearance! He won his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1961 and has been acting ever since. He’s known as a triple threat in Hollywood, being a dancer, singer and actor. And boy, did he really do this well. He’s given some of Hollywood’s best known performances. In Westside story he steps into the role of Bernardo, Maria’s protective older brother. His performance has brought many to tears over the decades, playing a key role in this classic. About that role he once said, “I wouldn’t mind even if it’s the ONLY thing people remember me for. It was a privilege just to be there and to contribute to something so wonderful. The last scene still gets me every time. It still brings tears to my eyes.”

You can also catch him alongside Marylin Monroe in one of the most well known cinematic musical numbers: Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend. Some of the best films he’s known for include:

• White Christmas (1954)
• The Girl Rush (1955)
• There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954), 
• Brigadoon (1954) 
• Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956)

The Beautiful and Talented Audrey Dalton

Audrey was born in London and loved to brace the stage. when she was a student was was discovered and got her big break. She was asked to audition for the upcoming film “The Girls of Pleasure Island”. That break brought her from London to the United States and was the start of a long career on film. Some of her performances can be see in films like:

• My Cousin Rachel (1952)
• Titanic (1953)
• Kitten With a Whip (1964)
• The Monster That Challenged the World (1957)
• William Castle’s Mr. Sardonicus (1961)

These two talented people are just some of the names you can expect to see this weekend!

Don’t Miss This Williamsburg VA Event!

This event is a great opportunity for those who grew up in the Williamsburg area to reminisce and enjoy all of their favorite celebs from back then. It’s also an excellent way for newcomers to experience what it was like in old Hollywood. This surely is an event that should not be missed!

 

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After a star-filed meet and greet, why not grab some lunch at the Williamsburgs Farmers Market!