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Best Western Waynesboro Inn and Suites Conference Center

Hotel Information

The Best Western Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conference Center offers 75 contemporary guest rooms including 19 spacious suites. Decorated in a modern style with shades of blue and green, each room reflects a feeling of contemporary luxury.

Guest Room Amenities

100% non-smoking
Double pillowtop mattresses, microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers in all guest rooms
Complimentary full breakfast buffet
High speed wireless internet access
Dual line telephones with data port and voice mail
Cable television with premium movie channels
Individual climate control
Hair dryer, iron & ironing boards in all guest rooms

Amenities

The Best Western Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conference Center is pleased to offer..

Complimentary full breakfast buffet
100% non-smoking facility
All guest rooms feature double pillowtop mattresses, microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers
Indoor saltwater pool
24 hour business center and fitness center
High speed wireless internet throughout hotel
Free local phone calls
Complimentary morning newspaper
Complimentary outdoor parking
Bus and RV parking available
Numerous restaurants & shopping just blocks away

Maps & Directions

The Best Western Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conference Center is conveniently located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, just 5 minutes from the crossroads of I-81 and I-64. Since we are situated in Central Virginia at Exit 94 off of I-64, our hotel is easily accessible from all areas of the state.

Directions: I-64 to Exit 94. At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Route 340 and follow to the intersection of Lew Dewitt Blvd. Turn left at the light onto Lew Dewitt Blvd. and continue to the first stop light. Turn left at this light onto Apple Tree Lane. Continue straight ahead and the hotel is located on the right adjacent to Cracker Barrel.

Commercial Whitetail Deer Head Mounting Contest Rules

1. Time Limit: 1 point will be deducted for every 10 minutes after the initial 3 hours. No more than 3 hours allowed. No exceptions.

2. Tools: Mounting stands, tools, forms, etc. to be provided solely by the contestant.

3. Judge: Three judges to be selected by VTA competition Committee. They shall be present at all times during the contest. The decision of these 3 judges yields the winner. Spectators can be present, but no questions/ comments are to be overheard before the contest is over.

4. Entry Fee: $10.00 required. Please fill out on registration form.

5. Form Preparation: Forms may be prepped to include sanding, contouring, nose work, lip slots, and antler set. No eye sets.

6. Artificial Parts: No open mouth, artificial noses, eye sets, etc. Speed type septum will be allowed and replacement nose allowed.

7. Hide Paste: Even in commercial taxidermy a good hide paste should be used. Therefore it is mandatory that some type of hide paste be used for contest.

8. Capes: Capes are to be ready to mount. Ears turned, flesh tanned, pickled, dry preserved, etc. Short or long incision, whatever contestant prefers. It is suggested that prior fitting of cape to form be done to save embarrassment. Ears can already be bonded or fitted with liners.

9. Completely Mounted: All seams shall be sewn, skin attached to back of form, lips tucked, grooming completed

10. Type of Materials: It is solely the contestants decision for selecting the type of form and position he/she desires. Any method of ears can be utilized.

11. General Rules: No other person(s) shall assist the contestant, in anyway, during the actual mounting process. However ample time will be allowed for contestants to set up prior to actual mounting. All contestants will start at the same time. Late arrivals will be allowed but will work from same start time as other contestants. A copy of the rules and score sheet will be given to each participant and he/she must sign it, stating that he/she understands these rules. Only one winner will be awarded, judges choice.

$50.00 Cash Prize

WINNER ANNOUNCED AT BANQUET