The introduction the Grapes and Grains Festival - a showcase of Virginia's best wines The creation of the Presidential Straw Poll - a fun and newsworthy way for Virginia to help shape the national political landscape The event day is moved from the 3rd Wednesday in April to the following Friday. In 2016, it is on Friday, April 22. References External links Official website The Shad Plank a political blog at the Daily Press See also Plank cooking Pancake breakfast 1949 establishments in Virginia Politics of Virginia Recurring events established in 1949 Tourist attractions in Sussex County, Virginia Alosinae