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January 14 - December 31 - Shakespeare Theater Package - Enjoy a room or suite at the Frederick House, tickets to a performance at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse, an actor led tour of the Blackfriar's Playhouse, and a hot homemade breakfast for two. Package prices start at $159 per couple per night. Tax is not included. http://www.frederickhouse.com
Sunday Naturalist Walk - On going event March - November: Guided tour of the arboretum grounds with a theme that changes each month. $6.00 for non-members; $4.00 for members. 2-3 p.m. 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 540-837-1758 ext. 0. http://www.virginia.edu/blandy
March 3 - November 24
- New Market
Walking Tours - Stroll the timeworn streets of
the New Market's Historic District with a
costumed guide and hear the tales of New Market
life from colonial times to the present. Walk
the streets where
Stonewall Jackson marched and hear the
stories of Jessie Rupert, Union Sympathizer and
Eliza Crim,
Confederate heroine they lived through the Civil
War in a small town in the
Shenandoah Valley.
M,T,F,Sat at 10:30 am or Sat at 1 pm and Sun at
5:30 pm. $10 adult $5 child.
www.new-market-virginia-walking-tours.com
July 9 -
December 31 - Gentle Yoga - Floyd - 11:30 -
12:30pm Mondays 10:30 - 11:30am Wednesdays. For
those with little or no yoga experience.
Therapeutic yoga class for seniors. Call: (540)
588-3158.
July 16 -
December 29 - Yoga - Floyd - Every Monday
10am - 11:15am. Experienced local yoga
instructor Julie Arrington offers an opportunity
to explore the connection between mind, body and
spirit, all the while challenging you to move
deeper into your practice. Suitable for
beginners and all levels.
www.wintersuninc.net/thesun
July 18-
December 31 - Floyd Figures Art Group
- Floyd, Every Wednesday 1:30-4:30 p.m. Floyd
Figures Art Group is a non-instructional art
group for adult
artists. It began in the early 1990s, and has
since enjoyed a variety of models, including
local folk, international visitors, musicians,
dancers and people from all walks of life. The
large space at The Sun offers wonderful natural
lighting and plenty of room for artists to enjoy
figure drawing and character studies with live
models. New artists and models welcome! Call:
(540) 745-4848
July 19 -
December 25 - Ashtanga Yoga - Floyd -
Every Thursday 7-9pm. Jeff Tiebout, yoga
practitioner with over 25 years experience in
Iyengar, Integral, Kundalini and Ashtanga yoga,
teaches the classical Ashtanga system, inclusive
of vinyasa alignment and adaptation. Call: (540)
239-2302
First Saturday Walks - Guided tour of the Foundation of the State Arboretum grounds with a theme that varies each month. 10 a.m. - noon. First Saturday each month March-November. $6.00 admission; $4.00 for organization members. 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 540-837-1758 ext. 0. http://www.virginia.edu/blandy
Permanent exhibit: - Roanoke Valley, Crossroads of History. Free Fridays: admission is free from 1-4 p.m. every second Friday of the month. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m.; Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday 1-5p.m. Closed Monday. Adults $2, students (age 6-17) $1, under 6 free. Seniors (60+) $1. Downtown Roanoke - 804/344-0876
March 20 - December 31 - Outdoor Adventure Social Club of Greater Charlottesville, VA - Outdoor Adventure Social Club of Greater Charlottesville, VA leads hiking, backpacking, biking, canoeing, caving, kayaking, rock climbing, and many other outdoor adventures and social activities. For more information, go to www.outdoorsocial.com or call (434) 760-4453.
Barter Theatre - A theatre for all seasons, open year round, offering comedy, music, drama, family entertainment, and variety and diversity with classic works and plays commissioned especially for our audiences. CONTACT: Barter Theatre, P.O. Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24212, (276) 628-3991.
Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Museum showcasing musical heritage of Appalachian region. Hours of operation: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Sun. 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Bristol Mall, 500 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA 24201. No Admission. CONTACT: Bill Hartley, PO Box 26, Bristol, TN 37621, (276) 645-0035.
Birthplace of Country Music Pickin’ Porch. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Live entertainment featuring bluegrass, gospel, and old-time country music. Bristol Mall, BCMA Museum, 500 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA 24201. No Admission. CONTACT: Bill Hartley, PO Box 26, Bristol, TN 37621, (276) 645-0035.
Carter Family Fold - P.O. Box 111, Hiltons, VA. The Carter Family Memorial Center features concerts of old time music every Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. and an annual two-day festival the first weekend in August. CONTACT: Rita Forrester, Box 111, Hiltons, VA 24258, (276) 386-6054.
November - March
- Winter Wonderland Wine Getaway. Escape your
routine and join us every Friday evening from
November through March for a special Chef's
Choice complete three course dinner for $32 per
person exclusive of tax, gratuity and alcohol.
You'll enjoy a delightful selection of
appetizers, entrées and luscious desserts.
Chateau Morrisette
www.thedogs.com
2008
May 1-3 -
Frontier Culture Museum - Three Bags Full Wool
Days: Sheep shearing, wool carding & spinning.
Staunton. www.frontier.virginia.gov
May 5-11 -
45th Annual Doc's Apple Blossom Meet - Front
Royal’s Skyline Caverns will be the site of an
all-Hudson car show and flea market on Sunday
morning, May 11. Between 50 and 70 antique
vehicles are expected. The show caps an annual
3-day meet in Front Royal for Hudson, Essex and
Terraplane car owners. Sunday morning’s show at
at the Caverns (Rte. 340, just south of town)
lasts from 8 A.M. to noon. The public is
admitted, free. For information see website,
phone Jon Battle at (703) 392-6870 or e-mail
DocsMeet@hudsonclub.org
May 10-11
- Garden Fair - Blandy Farm is sponsoring a
garden extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on
the grounds of the State Arboretum. Over
70 vendors will sell plants and
garden supplies
to spice up your spring garden. Free
guided tours and children’s activities
available. $5 fee per carload.
540-837-1758;
400 Blandy Farm
Lane, Boyce.
www.virginia.edu/blandy
May 10 - “Of
Ale and History” Microbrew and Imported Beer -
Fine foods, live bands and beer will be
available at this festival from 12 noon to 6
p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance
for a discounted rate of $15. The cost at
the gate is $20, children and designated drivers
get in for $5.
540-869-2028.
336 Belle Grove
Road, Middletown.
www.Bellegrove.org
May 11-13
- Virginia
For Horse Lovers Special - Let celebrate Mothers
Day and get "green" together! There a horse
lover in everyone - so bring your Mother, family
and friends and enjoy a two night stay, 4-course
dinner two nights, 3-course breakfast two
mornings, afternoon tea on Mothers Day and then
see the countryside with a 2-1/2 hrs horseback
trail ride. $380.00 and up. Call for details!
888-235-3574
May 16-17
- Valley Glasshoppers Show and Sale - Collectors
of depression era glass will not be able to
resist this exciting show and sale. Peruse
80 tables of the finest glassware from the
1930's, '40's, '50's and '60's. Friday
evening from 5-9 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 3
pm you can view and purchase some gorgeous glass
for an admission cost of $5.
540-722-2024.
Mt. Carmel Church Social Center, Opequon Ave,
Winchester
May 18
- Frontier
Culture Museum - Shall We Gather: Old-time
gospel sing in the Bowman House parlor, 2 pm- 4
pm General Admission.
www.frontier.virginia.gov Staunton.
May 22 -
Shenandoah Caverns presents The Shenandoah
Jubilee - A afternoon of family entertainment
with the Shenandoah Jubilee, two hours of
country, gospel, and patriotic music in
beautiful Freedom Hall. Admission includes
American Celebration on Parade, our parade float
hall of fame! Here you will see spectacular
parade floats, props, and settings from
Presidential Inaugurals, Rose & Thanksgiving
parades. Our newest attraction is The Yellow
Barn which offers a look at our agricultural
heritage in-door beehive, country stores & wine
shop.
www.shenandoahcaverns.com
May 22-26 -
Festival in the Park - EventZone proudly
presents Festival in the Park, Roanoke's
Celebration of Art, Music and Family! This five
day festival has something for everyone.
Live music, free children's activities, juried
art and craft vendors, food and drink vendors,
and much more!
www.eventzone.org
May 24
- Moonlight
Serenade at the National D-Day Memorial - See
the Memorial at dusk on this special Memorial
Day weekend. The Jefferson Choral Society will
perform an evening concert of 1940s music from
8:00 pm to 9:00pm. Performer Keith Campbell
kicks off the concert at 7pm. The Memorial will
remain open until 10:00pm. Regular fees apply.
www.dday.org Bedford
May 24-25
- Newtown
Heritage Festival -This free family-friendly
festival takes place throughout Main Street,
Stephens City.
Come participate in the
Apple Crate
Derby for six to 12 year olds, craft show,
demonstrating artisans , parade and fireworks on
Saturday, live music, children’s events, wagon
rides, museum tours and more. Saturday 10
a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Contact the
Stephens City Town Office for more
information
540-869-3087.
May 26 -
Remembering Their Sacrifice-National D-Day
Memorial - To observe Memorial Day, the Memorial
will have a wreath-laying ceremony to pay
tribute to those who have given their lives in
service to our nation. The ceremony includes
music and special speakers. Free admission from
10am until noon.
www.dday.org Bedford
June 5-8
- Garden Days - Museum gardens showcased.
Plants and seeds for sale. Frontier Museum,
Staunton.
www.frontier.virginia.gov
June 6 -
First Friday
Winchester -
Enjoy a free
evening of drawings, paintings, prints,
sculpture, ceramics, photography and live
musical entertainment weather permitting.
Old Town Mall
6-9 p.m.
540-667-5166.
www.shenarts.org
June 6 -
First Friday
- Frontier Museum. (Free Admission: 6PM to 8PM)
– Traditional Music & Historic Gardens.
Staunton.
www.frontier.virginia.gov
June 6
- 64th
Anniversary of D-Day-National D-Day Memorial -
Spend the 64th anniversary of D-Day at the
National D-Day Memorial where valor, fidelity,
and sacrifice are honored everyday. Pay tribute
to those soldiers who made the ultimate
sacrifice in Normandy 64 years ago and honor
those veterans who lived to fight another day.
There will be a ceremony at the site and tours
throughout the day.
www.dday.org Bedford
June 6 -
Confederate Memorial Day Celebrations - Come
down to the
Stonewall Jackson's museum from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. to see history come alive as
people in Civil War
period dress go about life as it would
have been during the war between the states.
Tours of the museum are FREE, so bring the whole
family! A speaker and special services
will also be performed at 7:00 a.m. in Mt.
Hebron Cemetery. (540) 662-6550
451 North Braddock
Street, Winchester.
www.winchesterhistory.org
June 7 -
Market Day at
George Washington’s Office Museum - Spend
the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in a Marketplace
that would have graced the town in the days of
George Washington.
Watch period artisans in period dress as they
perform tasks like weaving, candle making and
basket weaving. Period crafts and food
available for purchase. 32 West Cork
Street, Winchester.
(540) 662-4412.
www.winchesterhistory.org
June 14
- 6th Annual
World War II in Miniature Display -National
D-Day Memorial - On this Father’s Day weekend,
treat dad to a one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring
miniature World War II model planes, tanks,
ships, jeeps, historic figures, and more.
Sponsored by the Roanoke Valley International
Plastic Modelers Society, the event includes
over 100 models on display and a booksigning by
D-Day veterans Bob Slaughter and Jim Bryant.
Tours of the Memorial are available throughout
the day. Regular fees apply.
www.dday.org Bedford
June 18-20 -
Growing Up in World War II: Day Camp, National
D-Day Memorial - Kids take a trip back in time
with this three-day summer day camp where they
learn what life was like on the home front
during World War II and as a soldier. The camp
is for students in grades 4-6. Limited space is
available and camp fees do apply. Registration
begins May 1.
www.dday.org
Bedford
June 26 -
Shenandoah
Caverns presents Voices of the Valley - An
afternoon of musical entertainment at 2:00 p.m.
in the Valley’s newest attraction and event
venue The Yellow Barn. Admission includes
American Celebration on Parade-where you will
see floats, props, and settings from the most
prestigious parades and events: Presidential
Inaugurals, Rose &
Thanksgiving parades. The Yellow Barn
offers a look at our
agricultural heritage, restored farm wagons,
indoor beehive, country gift & wine shop. $22
per person.
www.shenandoahcaverns.com
June 27-29 -
3rd Annual Iron Titans Rally/Swap Meet - A.T.V
Rodeo, Bike Show, Poker Run, Bike Games,
Vendors, Food & Beverages. Live Band and much
more. Proceeds go to The Shriners Hospital for
Children. For more info. visit our web-site at
www.irontitans.com and click on rally.
July 4 -
First Friday Winchester -
Spend July 4th
with us! Enjoy a free evening of drawings,
paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics,
photography and live musical entertainment
weather permitting.
Old Town Mall
6-9 p.m.
540-667-5166.
www.shenarts.org
July 4 -
Independence Day at the National D-Day Memorial
- Celebrate Independence Day with a visit to the
D-Day Memorial. Tours will be offered
throughout the day. The Memorial will close at
5pm, however, evening fireworks can be viewed
from Centertown Bedford or Liberty Lake Park.
Regular fees apply.
www.dday.org
July 19 -
Family Day at the National D-Day Memorial -
Discover the lessons and legacy of World War II
through interactive programs, tours, and
projects. Activities include Victory Garden
projects, book-signings, conversations with
veterans, story stations, living history,
miniature World War II models on display, and
more! This year's event includes a WWII era
vehicle show with a variety of military vehicles
from the war. Bring the family and enjoy a day
at the Memorial. Sponsored by FNB and the
Kiwanis Club of Bedford. Regular fees apply.
www.dday.org
July 19-20
- Daylily &
Wine Festival - Taste wines from many of
Virginia's award-winning wineries; sample some
of the finest beers; enjoy live music while
feasting on a variety of foods offered by local
restaurants; stroll through the nationally
renowned Viette Gardens and a diverse range of
artisans and crafters; enjoy horticultural and
culinary seminars; bring the kids to enjoy a
variety of activities in the Children's Tent;
plus much, much more.
www.augustachamber.org
July 24 -
Shenandoah
Caverns presents Voices of the Valley - Enjoy a
dinner buffet with an evening of hand clapping,
foot stomping, strumming and drumming in the
Valley’s newest attraction and event venue The
Yellow Barn. The Yellow Barn offers a look at
our agricultural heritage with historical
displays, restored antique farm wagons,
carriages and vehicles, indoor beehive, & a
country theme gift and wine shop. 6PM-8PM. $25
per person.
www.shenandoahcaverns.com
July 27 -
August 2 - Frederick County Fair -
Demolition derby, beauty pageants, live
bluegrass music, lawnmower
racing, carnival, livestock shows, petting zoos and more await you at the
fair! (540)
667-8739. The fairgrounds are on
I81 exit 316 on Rt 11 North.
www.frederickcountyfair.com
August 1
- First Friday Winchester -
Enjoy a free
evening of drawings, paintings, prints,
sculpture, ceramics, photography and live
musical entertainment weather permitting.
Old Town Mall
6-9 p.m.
540-667-5166.
www.shenarts.org
August 9
- Peach
Festival - Enjoy fresh peaches, peach cobbler,
peach sundaes, and country ham sandwiches.
Barrel train and wagon rides for children.
Music and much more! Free event. 9
a.m. - 5 p.m. Marker-Miller Orchards, 3035
Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester.
540-662-1391.
www.markermillerorchards.com
August 20
- Big Lick
Blues Festival - Roanoke. We showcase
world-class high energy blues entertainment and
emphasize good eats, especially ribs! There will
be more than plenty high-energy events goings
on, with all the musical entertainment, the U.
S. Foodservice Rib Cook-Off Contest, the
Martin's Rib Eating Contest and numerous food
vendors offering delicious food tastings. We
hope you join us for a great day of Rockin'
Riffs & Ribs!
www.eventzone.org
August 23
-
Sentimental Journey - Join the Memorial for the
final end of the summer concert with the Smith
Mountain Lake Harmeneers and see the Memorial at
dusk. The SML Harmeneers were founded in 1994
and are a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony
Society. The Memorial will remain open until
10pm. National D-Day Memorial, Bedford.
www.dday.org
August 28
- Shenandoah Caverns presents The Shenandoah
Jubilee - A afternoon of family entertainment
with the Shenandoah Jubilee, two hours of
country, gospel, and patriotic music in
beautiful Freedom Hall. Admission includes
American Celebration on Parade, our parade float
hall of fame! Here you will see spectacular
parade floats, props, and settings from
Presidential Inaugurals, Rose & Thanksgiving
parades. Our newest attraction is The Yellow
Barn which offers a look at our agricultural
heritage in-door beehive, country stores & wine
shop.
www.shenandoahcaverns.com
September 5
- Friday Fish Fry Celebration - Nothing’s better
than this full hand-battered fried catfish
dinner
with all the fixin’s! From 4 to 8 p.m. come stuff yourself with
fried fish, enjoy family entertainment including
live music and tasty beverages. $15 per
person ticket price will benefit the Concern
Hotline. Our Health Community Campus,
301 North Cameron
Street, Winchester. (540)
536-1630.
www.concernhotline.com
September 5
- First
Friday Winchester - Enjoy a free evening of
drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture,
ceramics, photography and live musical
entertainment weather permitting.
Old Town Mall
6-9 p.m.
540-667-5166.
www.shenarts.org
September 14
- 8th Annual Kitchen Kapers - Tour 5
beautiful area kitchens as you taste delicacies
and wines from premier area suppliers, past
providers include Cold Stone Creamery,
Murphy’s Wine and Beverage, Nibblins,
Shenandoah
Chocolates, Kathryn’s Chocolates, Cast Iron
Catering and Barbara’s Cakes. A block
ticket to see all 5 kitchens is $12 in advance
or $15 at the door. Proceeds go to benefit
the Shelter for Abused Women.
540-662-7147.
www.quotaofwinchester.org
September 20
- Big Lick
Blues Festival - Roanoke. We showcase
world-class high energy blues entertainment and
emphasize good eats, especially ribs! There will
be more than plenty high-energy events goings
on, with all the musical entertainment, the U.
S. Foodservice Rib Cook-Off Contest, the
Martin's Rib Eating Contest and numerous food
vendors offering delicious food tastings. We
hope you join us for a great day of Rockin'
Riffs & Ribs!
www.eventzone.org
September20-21 - Annual
Apple Harvest
Festival - 180 arts and crafts, ethnic
foods, Virginia
State Apple Butter Making Championship,
regional apple pie baking contest, Ole Tyme
Apple Growers Exhibit, and much more!
Enjoy fall in apple country.
Jim Barnett Park,
1001 E. Cork
Street, Winchester.
540-662-3996.
September
20-22 -
Tri-State Antique Truck Show - antique trucks,
fire trucks, farm tractors, and military
vehicles-all in working condition!
Admission is only $2 for adults, children under
12 are free.
703-517-3439.
ww.tri-state-antiquetrucksshow.com
September 25
- Shenandoah
Caverns presents Voices of the Valley - An
afternoon of musical entertainment at 2:00 p.m.
in the Valley’s newest attraction and event
venue The Yellow Barn. Admission includes
American Celebration on Parade-where you will
see floats, props, and settings from the most
prestigious parades and events: Presidential
Inaugurals, Rose &
Thanksgiving parades. The Yellow Barn
offers a look at our
agricultural heritage, restored farm wagons,
indoor beehive, country gift & wine shop. $22
per person.
www.shenandoahcaverns.com
September 27
- Fall Fun
Festival Marker-Miller Orchard - It's officially
autumn and the
Shenandoah Valley is in full fall bloom.
Pick-your-own apples from a variety of orchard
selections, and enjoy the beautiful countryside
of the Shenandoah
Valley. Hot dogs and country ham
sandwiches available for lunch. A bounce house,
apple pitch and an array of family activities
are planned. Pets are welcome. FREE
admission.
www.markermillerorchards.com
September 27
- Shenandoah Caverns presents the 4th Annual
Family Festival - Our 4th Annual Family Festival
has something for everyone! Taste Virginia
wines and browse among food and craft vendors,
children's activities and live entertainment.
See apple butter making, living history, and
other Valley heritage on display. $3 per car
parking includes admission to grounds, hay ride
& discounted adult admission. $5 per
person admission to wine tasting area includes
tasting and souvenir glass. 9AM-7PM.
www.shenandoahcaverns.com
October 16
- Shenandoah Caverns presents Voices of the
Valley - An afternoon of musical entertainment
at 2:00 p.m. in the Valley’s newest attraction
and event venue The Yellow Barn. Admission
includes American Celebration on Parade-where
you will see floats, props, and settings from
the most prestigious parades and events:
Presidential Inaugurals, Rose & Thanksgiving
parades. The Yellow Barn offers a look at our
agricultural heritage, restored farm wagons,
indoor beehive, country
gift & wine shop.
www.shenandoahcaverns.com
October 16 -
Shenandoah Caverns presents The Shenandoah
Jubilee - A afternoon of family entertainment
with the Shenandoah Jubilee, two hours of
country, gospel, and patriotic music in
beautiful Freedom Hall. Admission includes
American Celebration on Parade, our parade float
hall of fame! Here you will see spectacular
parade floats, props, and settings from
Presidential Inaugurals, Rose & Thanksgiving
parades. Our newest attraction is The Yellow
Barn which offers a look at our agricultural
heritage in-door beehive, country stores & wine
shop.
www.shenandoahcaverns.com
October 23 -
Shenandoah Caverns presents Voices of the Valley
- Enjoy a dinner buffet with an evening of hand
clapping, foot stomping, strumming and drumming
in the Valley’s newest attraction and event
venue The Yellow Barn. The Yellow Barn offers a
look at our agricultural heritage with
historical displays, restored antique farm
wagons, carriages and vehicles, indoor beehive,
& a country theme gift and wine shop. 6PM-8PM.
$25 per person.
www.shenandoahcaverns.com
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