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Events May 2008 Plant Sale at Claude Thompson Elementary School, 3284 Rectortown Road on May 1 and 2 from 8:15 a.m.- 4 p.m. and May 5th from 8:15- 5 p.m. Mother's Day flowers, garden vegetables and hanging baskets. Proceeds help fund 5th grade trip to Camp Highroad. 540-347-6260. Ken Ludwig's "Moon Over Buffalo" comedic play presented by the Middleburg Players at Buchanan Hall May 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets $15, Students and Senios $12. Reservations by phone at 703-327-6742 c/o The Little River Inn. Indoor Yard/Bake Sale Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3 8:00 a.m. until ? At the Cool Spring United Methodist Church, 3322 Cobbler Mountain Road (intersection of Routes 55 and 731) Delaplane, Va. Virginia Gold Cup Saturday, May 3rd at Great Meadows in The Plains. Gates open at 10 a.m. First race starts at 1 p.m. The Virginia Gold Cup is a grand spring tradition as welll as a fixture on the social calendar. Run in Fauquier County since 1922 and attended by over 45,000 spectators, this race is one of the largest and most popular sporting events in the greater Washington metropolitan area. Race day features seven hurdle and timber horses races, Jack Russell Terrier races, tent, tailgate and hat contests, a parachute demonstration, and over 30 vendor booths for shopping. Visit the Gold Cup Website for more information Annual Blessing of the Vines at Three Fox Vineyards Saturday, May 3rd at 3:30 p.m. Join us as we bless the vines for another successful year at Three Fox Vineyards. Taste our wines and enjoy the incredible view and great people at Three Fox. For more information call (540) 364-6073 or visit the Three Fox Vineyards Website. Spring Wildflower Walk Sunday, May 4th from 10 a.m. until noon at the G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area in Delaplane. Easy walk guided by naturalists from the Virginia Native Plant Society of the largest trillium bed in Virginia at the height of its blooming season. This is the peak time for enjoying spring wildflowers in Fauquier. For more information, call (540) 631-0212 or visit this page. 49th Annual 4H Livestock Show and Sale to be held May 4th & 5th at the Fauquier Livestock Exchange. The Swine will be shown on Sunday, May 4th at 1pm, on Monday the Sheep will be shown at 10am, Beef at 1pm followed by the sale of all animals at 7pm. If you have any questions, please contact Doug Harpole 341-7950. 61st Annual Art Show and Sale at Grace Church in The Plains. Gala Opening May 9 from 6-8:30 p.m., Saturday 10 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday May 11 from noon until 3 p.m. Meet The Farmer Day Saturday, May 10 at Marshall IGA. Stop by and pick-up the “Northern Piedmont Buy Fresh, Buy Local” food guide and learn where you can purchase more locally produced food and farm products. Enjoy samples of Fauquier County’s homegrown food and farm products, while speaking with local farmers on hand to share stories and answer questions. Free. Mother's Day Garden Fair May 10th and 11th from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at The State Arboretum of Virginia. Garden, craft and food vendors, birding and arboretum tours, crafts and nature walks for kids and more. $10 per car. See the VA State Arboretum Website for more info. Mother's Day Celebration at Three Foxes Sat. and Sun., May 10 and 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Three Fox Vineyards. Bring a picnic and have mom enjoy our spectacular views. Free tasting, souvenir glass, and great discounts on wine and merchandise for ladies. For more information call (540) 364-6073 Rotary Club "TOP GUN" Sporting Clays Fund-Raiser May 10 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Alexander's Farm Range. The Rotary Club of Warrenton is hosting a "TOP GUN" sporting clays competition and auction to raise money for its college scholarship fund for area students. Prizes include a new shotgun valued at about $1000 and the club's traveling "TOP GUN" silver bowl trophy, plus additional donated prizes. Charity auction and refreshments to follow. Shooter registration $75; sponsorships available $100, $500, and $1000. Call 540-341-3260 or email kcarter@airlie.com for more details. Mother's Day at Sky Meadows Sunday, May 11 from 1-4p.m. Celebrate Mother’s Day Civil War style. Join volunteers Budd and Joyce as they share stories and songs of the period and demonstrate soldier and civilian attire. For more information call (540) 592-3556 Marshall Service District Comprehensive Plan Meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Media room upstairs at the new Tri-County Feeds, Etc. building, 7408 John Marshall Highway. The Public is encouraged to attend to provide feedback. May Topics: May 13- Parks, Parking, Schools and Recreation, May 27- Transportation. For more info please visit the Fauquier County Website 30th Annual Old Town Warrenton Spring Festival Saturday, May 17th from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Main Street in Old town Warrenton. This extra large craft show closes Main Street and spills onto side streets with food, live music and entertainment, petting zoo and children's activities. For more information call (540) 347-4414. Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo Saturday, May 17th from 9:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Fauquier County Fairgrounds in Warrenton.The third annual Alternative Energy Expo. Exhibits showcase alternative energy products for rural residents and small businesses. Sponsored by Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection For more information call (540) 987-8759 or visit The Expo Home Page Historic Lecture Series The Fauquier Heritage Institute presents a lecture on Brigadier General Ben Harden Helm and the Orphan Brigade. Sunday, May 18th at 3 p.m. at the John Barton Payne Building at 2 Courthouse Square in Warrenton. General Lewis M. Helm will be the speaker. Free. In case of inclement weather please call (540) 341-7019 to confirm lecture is being held. This is part of Lecture Series 2008 in anticipation of the Fauquier County 250th anniversary celebration in 2009. Grand Opening of Barrel Oak Winery Friday May 23rd through Monday, May 26th from 11- 6 daily. Barrel Oak Winery, Virginia's newest and greenest hand-built winery opens to the public with fanfare and style, great wine, friendly people, underground cellar tours, and historic vistas! Alpaca petting, live music, patio picnics, hourly raffles, great fun and new friends! For more information call (540) 364-6402 or visit the Barrel Oak Winery Website. Delaplane Strawberry Festival Saturday and Sunday, May 24 & 25 2008, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Live Musical entertainment, hayrides, games, petting zoo, face painting, raffle, food, craft vendors, The National Strawberry Eating Championship and more at the beautiful Sky Meadows State Park. See the Festival Website for more information. Hunt Country Stable Tour Sat. and Sun., May 24 and 25 from 10-5. self-Guided. The Upperville and Middleburg area is home to many of the country’s premier Thoroughbred breeding farms, show hunter barns, fox hunting barns, and country estates. On this remarkable weekend in May, owners open the doors of their exquisite grounds, magnificent stables and extensive training facilities to visitors. Come spend a day touring by car with your friends and family. The tour offers visitors an opportunity to drive down winding country lanes amidst spectacular scenery in the heart of the nation’s horse capital. For more information or to purchase tickets call (540) 592-3711 or visit the Stable Tour website Marshall Volunteer Fire Department Country Breakfast May 25th from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. The menu will include- Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Pancakes, Hash Browns, Gravy & Biscuits, Pastries, Variety of Juices, Milk, & Coffee. The cost will be $ 6.00 for Adults and $ 3.00 for Children. For more info call Karen Nalls at 540-364-2047. Join us the fourth Sunday of every month in 2008 and help support MVFD! The Marshall Volunteer Fire Department is holding their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on June 27, 2008 at the Bowling Green Country Club located in Front Royal, VA. The money raised will be used for new equipment to serve the community more efficiently. The day will be very exciting, with lots of prizes, competitions, and great food. There are still spaces to become hole sponsors. If you’re interested in coming out and playing or becoming a sponsor please contact the station at 540-364-2047 or send an email to karennalls@hotmail.com Deadline is May 23rd. CRAFT FAIR at Marshall Ruritan May 31st from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Crafters wanted! 10x10 spaces are $40 each, with a $5 discount if reserved by May 15th. Tables and chairs may be provided if necessary. For more info call Brenda Melton at 540-592-9596 or send email to ballbusters92gh@aol.com June 2008 Upperville Colt & Horse Show Monday June 2- Sunday June 8 Gates open at 8 a.m. at Grafton Farm, Upperville. Upperville is the oldest horse show in the United States. Steeped in tradition, it extends a full seven days, and involves over two thousand horse and rider combinations from young children on ponies to leading Olympic and World Cup riders and horses. Call (540) 592-3858 or visit the Upperville Horse Show Website for more details. Historic Lecture Series The Fauquier Heritage Institute presents a lecture on the History of Railroading in Warrenton and Fauquier County. Sunday, June 8th at 3 p.m. at the John Barton Payne Building at 2 Courthouse Square in Warrenton. Free. In case of inclement weather please call (540) 341-7019 to confirm lecture is being held. This is part of Lecture Series 2008 in anticipation of the Fauquier County 250th anniversary celebration in 2009. Piedmont Symphony Orchestra - Romantic Realms Sunday, June 8 at 3 p.m. Highland Center for the Arts, Rice Theatre, 597 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. We open with the electrifying Prelude to Act III from Richard Wagner's Lohengrin, followed by one of the masterpieces of the solo repertoire, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, featureing PRO Concertmaster, Yevgeniy Dovgalyuk as solist. Finally we bring the season to a resounding close as we perform Beethoven's glorious "Pastorale" Symphony No. 6. For more information or tickets, call (540) 270-3168 Marshall Service District Comprehensive Plan Meetings at 7 p.m. in the Media room upstairs at the new Tri-County Feeds, Etc. building, 7408 John Marshall Highway. The Public is encouraged to attend to provide feedback. June 10- Maintaining the Public Realm. For more info please visit the Fauquier County Website Father's Day Celebration at Three Fox Vineyards Sat. and sun., June 14 and 15 from 11-5 at Three Fox Vineyards. Bring a picnic and encourage dad to sit back, sip great wine, and enjoy our spectacular views! Dad can try his hand at the chipping contest for a souvenir glass and get great discounts on wine and merchandise. For more information call (540) 364-6073 2nd Capital Hospice Polo Cup Benefit Sunday, June 15 at the Historic Llangollen Estate. Gates open 11am; Match starts at Noon Upperville, VA Virginia International Polo Club (VIPolo) announces it will host another exciting polo match to benefit Capital Hospice, the area’s oldest and largest nonprofit hospice organization. In addition to the match, the event will feature brunch and cocktails. Proceeds from the Polo Cup will support construction of a new inpatient Hospice facility. Sponsorships and tickets are available at various levels. For more information, visit the Capitol Hospice website or contact Carol Kennedy, Director of Special Events, at (703) 531-6216, or by email at: ckennedy@capitalhospice.org Twilight Polo at Great Meadow Saturday nights May 31 through September 13, 2008 Gates open at 6pm; Match begins 7pm at Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. Pretty women, handsome gents, sumptuous tailgates and the romance of an evening under the stars combine to form a great party! Warm summer evenings, flickering fireflies, and the excitement of pounding hooves make the night's fun unforgettable. Cost: $20 per car, or $10 if you come alone; new this season: The Polo Pony Express Meal Deal- includes admission and meal for four for only $40. For more information and reservations, call (540) 253-5001 or visit the Great Meadow website Father's Day Car Show in Old Town Warrenton Sunday, June 15th. Bring your father and grandfather to Old Town Warrenton for the annual car show. Fun for the whole family! For more information call (540) 349-8606. Recurring Events MBRA -
Marshall Business and Residents Association Marshall Ruritan Club Fauquier Heritage and Preservation Foundation Piedmont Valley Ruritan Boy Scouts, Marshall Troop #177 La Leche League of Marshall
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Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market Sundays 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. For more than 5 years the market has brought the freshest produce, flowers, eggs, meats and much more to the residents of Northern Virginia. Multiple vendors bring products that they have produced themselves for sale at the market. Ask them any question about their product, they will have the right answer, as they are the proud of what they offer. This Farmers' Market is unique in the Northern Virginia area in that it includes both indoor and outdoor stalls for vendors. Come in on a rainy day to meet the people who put the food on your table! For more information call (540) 253-5289 or (703) 754-0602. |
