EVENTS This event schedule covers town celebrations, fairs, festivals, plays, reenactments, derbies, contests, and exhibits that are open to the public in the Northern Neck area. Dates are subject to change. Contact event organizers to confirm dates, times, and activities. All telephone numbers are AREA CODE 804 unless otherwise specified. For information on events, please call 804.333.1919 Calendar Year 2010 FEBRUARY 3- March 15 “Saving the Spirituals”. Exhibit in honor of African-American History Month. Warsaw, Richmond County Museum, Wed- Sat 11-3. Visit co.richmond.va.us or call 804.333.3607 6 Steamboat Era Museum Lobsterfest. Enjoy full lobster dinner, music and spirits 6:00-8:00pm Hills Quarters Clubhouse. steamboateramuseum.org 804-438-6888 8 Northern Neck Audubon Society Bird Walk. Visit northernneckaudubon.org for details. 12  KVFD Sgt. Pepper's Tour Review Concert. Lancaster Middle School, 52 School Street, Kilmarnock. Enjoy a review of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to benefit the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department. 804.761.7547 12 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 13 Saving the Spirituals. 2 pm. Rappahannock Community College, Performance featuring singer Calvin Earl. Visit calvinearl.com/ or co.richmond.va.us or call 804.333.3607 13 Ingleside Vineyards Valentine’s Wine Dinner. Celebrate Valentine's Day with your sweetheart . Enjoy a romantic evening of fine food, fine wine and dancing. Tempt your senses with an opening reception followed by a multi-course meal paired with our award winning wines. The food, wine, decor and music will add that extra touch of romance in the air, guaranteeing a magical night you will never forget. 6:30 PM reception, 7:00 PM dinner, dancing until 10:00 PM. $75/ per person all inclusive. Caroline Street Café and Catering, flowers & décor by May Lane Designs, wine by Ingleside Vineyards, music by Peter Fields. Prepaid reservations required. (804) 224-8687 .inglesidevineyards.com 13, 27 African American History Walking Tours. Meet a Stratford Hall interpreter at the Visitor Center at 1pm on the 13th and 27th for a guided walking tour focusing on the contributions of African Americans at Stratford Hall. $10 for adults and $5 for children; free with purchase of Great House tour ticket. Rain or shine. stratfordhall.org 804.493.8038 14 Julia Child: The Queen of Cuisine - A Valentine to Romance & Food. Westmoreland Players Theatre, Callao. 3pm Performed by Mary Ann Jung. This entertaining show is a tribute to the incredible energy, passion, and playfulness with which Julia approached her greatest loves: her husband and her cooking. For info & tickets, westmorelandplayers.org 15 George Washington’s Birthday. Living History Demonstrations at George Washington’s Birthplace by the 4H Heritage Club. Free Admission. (804) 224-1732 20 Talk: Welcome Home Washington Family Bible. George Washington Birthplace, 2 p.m. Free Admission. (804) 224-1732 20 War Bonds: Songs and Letters of World War II". Kilmarnock, Lancaster Middle School Auditorium 7:30pm The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts On-Stage Series presents a musical journey through a war that redefined the world. Visit rappahannockfoundation.org 20 Mardi Gras Celebration. Ingleside Vineyards, Oak Grove. Celebrate Mardi Gras in style right here in Virginia!  Wear your best costume or come in the traditional Mardi Gras colors! Prizes for the best costume! Live music, jambalaya, King Cake and party beads will add a little New Orleans flavor to the Northern Neck!  Music, tours, tastings and a souvenir glass included.  Reservations recommended. $20 per person (804) 224-8687 www.inglesidevineyards.com 22 George Washington’s Birthday. Cake and Punch at 1:00 at the Birthplace. Birthsite to be candlelit for George Washington’s 278th Birthday. Free Admission. (804) 224-1732 25 Butch Thompson Trio. Northumberland High School Auditorium, 7:30pm. Well-known from a long run on "A Prairie Home Companion", the Butch Thompson Trio has earned critical and popular recognition around the world for its exuberant brand of classic jazz and ragtime. Visit rappahannockconcerts.org/concerts.htm 27 Historic Re-enactment. 1-4 pm. Commemorate in Tappahannock the Leedstown Resolutions with the descent of patriots upon the residence of the impudent Royalist, Archibald Ritchie, to enforce his compliance.  The re-enactment and docent led walking tour will conclude at the Essex County Museum and Historical Society in Tappahannock.  804-493-1862 www.NNVHS.org 27- March 14 Westmoreland Players present "The Odd Couple" Callao, Westmoreland Players Theatre. A classic comedy by Neil Simon. Visit westmorelandplayers.org/ for showtimes and tickets. 28 The Georgia Guitar Quartet. Kilmarnock, Lancaster Middle School Auditorium. 2:30pm. Borrowing from both the past and present, the GGQ draws inspiration from the ever-evolving palette of music that has influenced them: classical masters such as Bach and Brahms, experimentalists in the vein of Cage, Bartók, and Stockhausen.Visit rappahannockfoundation.org MARCH March – May. Westmoreland State Park Spring Programs. Twilight Hikes, GPS Hikes, Fishing Programs, Fossil Hikes, Special Kayak Trips, Campfire Programs and more! For more information call (804)493-8821 www.virginiastateparks.gov 4- 6 The Lancaster Players presents "The Murder Room". White Stone, Lancaster Playhouse. Visit lancasterplayers.org 6 Smith Point Sea Rescue Oyster Roast. Reedville. Enjoy oysters, hot dogs and their special bean soup! Visit smithpointsearescue.com 8 Northern Neck Audubon Society Bird Walk. Visit northernneckaudubon.org for details. 11- 14  The Lancaster Players presents "The Murder Room" White Stone, Lancaster Playhouse Visit lancasterplayers.org 12 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 13 Winter Market at Festival Hall. Reedville Fishermen's Museum. rfmuseum.org. 804.453.6529 13 Family Day at Reedville Fishermen's Museum. Reedville Fishermen's Museum. rfmuseum.org. 804.453.6529 13 Essex County Museum & Historical Society Luncheon. For info, call (804) 443-6529 or email admin@ecmhs.org 14 The Richmond Symphony. Kilmarnock, Lancaster Middle School Auditorium. 2:30pm. The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts On-Stage Series presents classical favorites conducted by Associate Conductor Erin Freeman. Visit rappahannockfoundation.org 14 Ladies Only Wine Class. Ingleside Vineyards. Always a sell-out event! Come learn about wine in a fun class with all your best girl friends! Learn the etiquette of serving wines and the secrets of food pairings in a relaxed, informal setting.  Admission includes souvenir glass, wine tastings and scrumptious treats. Reservations required 1-4pm $25 per person. (804) 224-8687 www.inglesidevineyards.com
 19 -21 WSVFD Waterfowl Festival. White Stone Firehouse, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4. For more info on Friday night preview, visit www.rrws.org or call 804.435.6355 19-April 21 4th Grade Northern Neck History Fair Exhibition. Exhibits and essays from the 2010 4th-Grade Northern Neck History Fair. On display at Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, Main Street, Kilmarnock, March 19-March 30, Tues-Sat, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; and Historic Christ Church, Irvington, March 31-April 21, Mon-Sat, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Foundation for Historic Christ Church, Bank of Lancaster & Bay Trust, and the Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery. 20 “Plants from the Past: A Living Legacy for our Gardens and Yours”. stratfordhall.org 804.493.8038 20 Benefit Auction. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. rfmuseum.org 804.453.6529 20 Spring Barrel Tasting. Oak Grove, Ingleside Vineyards. 1-4pm. Come Celebrate Spring! Sample wines from French and American oak barrels, and see how the wines are maturing. Live music. Tours, tasting and souvenir wine glass are included. $15 per person (804) 224-8687 www.inglesidevineyards.com
 21 Two "Barbershop" Quartets: Masquerade & Southern Exposure. Callao, Westmoreland Players Theatre. 3pm Masters of close vocal harmonies, these two groups provide wholesome, top-quality musicianship combined with enthusiastic showmanship. Their repertoire includes traditional barbershop favorites, patriotic, and contemporary music enhanced with precision choreography and costuming. The entire family will enjoy their toe-tapping brand of humor, style and vocal expertise. westmorelandplayers.org 27 The Rappahannock Concert Association presents the "Audubon Quartet". Northumberland High School Auditorium. 7:30pm. For more than 30 years, the award-winning Audubon Quartet has garnered critical acclaim for its performances around the world. The group will present a popular and varied program which includes classical numbers, selections by Jerome Kern arranged by the quartet, and Schickele's “American Dreams” with jazz and bluegrass influences. Visit.rappahannockconcerts.org/concerts.html 27 George Washington Birthplace 4H Heritage Club Event. 10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. 4H members and leaders share their fun with our visitors. Costumed interpretation of Colonial crafts like blacksmithing, spinning and cooking will be presented. (804) 224-1732 27   Swap Meet. Kilmarnock, 8am-3pm. Food, vendors, Kilmarnock Boys & Girls Club.  804.435.6171 APRIL Collector Car Cruise-In , Kilmarnock, Chesapeake Commons.  2nd Sundays, April - October, 4pm-6pm.  804-435-6171 1- September 30 “Historic Gardens of Richmond County” Exhibit. Warsaw, Richmond County Museum. Wed-Sat 11-3pm. Visit co.richmond.va.us or call 804.333.3607 1 Spring Opening at Historic Christ Church. Carter Museum and Reception Center. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Guided Tours of 1735 church. New Museum Exhibitions. Gift Shop Favorites. 804.438.6855 3 Easter Egg Hunt. Join us for this fun annual event for children ages 1 to 12 at Stratford Hall. Sponsored by the Northern Neck Lodge 32 of the Fraternal Order of Police. No admission charge for participants and their parents. The hunt begins exactly at 11 a.m. on the Oval. No rain (or snow!) date. stratfordhall.org or 804.493.8038 4 Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt Irvington, The Tides Inn. Enjoy delectable brunch and Easter Egg Eggstravaganza. tidesinn.com 804-438-5000 9 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 10 Northern Neck Artist Showcase. Belle Mount Vineyards,2570 Newland Road
Warsaw. Enjoy a glass of wine plus a wine and cheese board while strolling the exhibit.  Includes a BMV signature glass. Meet artists and artisans displaying and selling original artwork creations plus limited edition prints and photography with an Americana folk art theme. Rain or shine. 804-333-4700 12  Northern Neck Audubon Society Bird Walk. Visit northernneckaudubon.org for details 17 Rices Hotel/Hughletts Tavern Farmers Market. 9-1, Heathsville. Wine Fest/Tasting: Sat., April 17 11 am to 4 pm, bottle sales til 5 pm Held every 3rd Saturday of the month from April to October, 9 am to 1 pm. 804-580-3377 17  Farmers Market:  3rd Saturday of the month from April to October, 9 am to 1 pm.         Wine Fest/Tasting:   Sat., April 17 11 am to 4 pm, bottle sales til 5 pm. 21  Historic Garden Week: Richmond County. Richmond County. 10am-5pm. Mt. Airy, Sabine Hall, and Menokin in the Warsaw area will be on the tour, in addition to Woodford, Milden Hall and Indian Banks, in the Sharps area. See vagardenweek.org for details. 24 James Monroe's 252nd Birthday Celebration and Wreath-Laying Ceremony, Saturday, April 24, 2010. 10:30 AM to 12  4460 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach 24 King George County Earth Day. Enjoy the day at Caledon Natural Area. Activities will include, guided hikes, hay rides and a beach clean-up. Sponsored by King George Naturally. 24 James Monroe's 252nd Birthday Celebration and Wreath-Laying Ceremony, 4460 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach. 10:30 AM to 12.  25 First Inauguration. George Washington Birthplace. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. George Washington took the oath of office as the first president of the United States of America on April 30, 1789. Visitors get a chance to win prizes and glory as contestants in the First Inauguration Presidential Trivia Contest. (804) 224-1732 25 Kirkin of the Tartan. Historic Christ Church. 12:30 p.m. Traditional Scottish blessing & celebration. Full Tartan/Scottish church service. Bagpipes & marching parade. MAY May through October Guided Kayak Trips– Westmoreland State Park. Saturday from 10 to noon Sunday from 11-1pm. Paddle the historic Potomac River with an interpretive naturalist guide, glide by the majestic Horsehead Cliffs towering over two hundred feet. Observe marine Miocene strata that date back millions of years. Imagine the awe and wonder of Captain John Smith and his crew as they sailed up the Patowomeck,(river of Swan) 400 years ago, watching for the villages of Native Americans. Look for bald eagles, great blue herons, king fishers, and cliff swallows that are flying and feeding. Stretch your legs on Fossil Beach and search for evidence of the past. You can even keep what you find. Bring drinking water, extra clothing, and water shoes/sandals. To make the trip even more enjoyable, you may want to bring a waterproof camera and/or binoculars. $25.00 for a tandem kayak, $19.00 for a solo, and $10.00 if you bring your own kayak. For reservations call 1800-933-PARK For more information and schedules please call (804)493-8821 virginiastateparks.gov 1 Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern Kentucky Derby Infield Party: 3 pm to 7 pm. Food, music, Mint Juleps, Silent Auction, Bet on the Ponies and more. 804-580-3377 1 Irvington Farmer's Market - Irvington Town Commons. 9am – 1pm First Saturday of the month through December. Great Irvington tradition. Located on the Irvington Town Commons. Sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association. Free. Open 9am-1pm May-November and 10-1 December. 804.438.9088 1 Kentucky Derby Party:  Infield Party:  Saturday, May 1, 3 pm to 7 pm Food, music, Mint Juleps, Silent Auction, Bet on the Ponies and more.... 1 Cinco de Mayo (the Fifth of May) is a day that will be celebrated all over the world on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. But, here at Ingleside we always do things a little differently. So we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo on May 1st. Ingleside is having a fiesta in honor of this event! $25 per person (804) 224-8687 www.inglesidevineyards.com 1 The Virginians Barbershop Chorus. Northumberland High School Auditorium. 7:30pm. Performing over 50 years, the Virginians’ repertoire includes traditional barbershop favorites, patriotic selections, and contemporary music, enhanced with precision choreography and costuming. Visit rappahannockconcerts.org/concerts.html 6- Oct 14 Kayaking with the Eagles. Join Caledon staff and volunteers for a paddle on the tidal Potomac. Check out the wreck of a WWI transport ship and watch bald eagles as they perch and soar along the shoreline. Limited space. Call 540-663-3861 for more information and to make the required reservations. 7-9 Mother’s Day Weekend at the Tides Inn. Irvington, The Tides Inn. Treat Mom to golf, spa, wine & cheese tasting and top it off with a fabulous brunch on Sunday. tidesinn.com 804-438-5000 7 Steptoe's First Friday Walkabout. Downtown Kilmarnock.  5pm – 7pm. Every first Friday of the month, between May and October, the historic Steptoe's District of Kilmarnock hosts a popular "Walkabout" to celebrate the laid back Rivah life. For details, visit tlcva.com. 8-23 Westmoreland Players present "Inherit the Wind". Callao, Westmoreland Players Theatre. Inherit the Wind is a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial, which resulted in John T. Scopes' conviction for teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to a high school science class, contrary to a Tennessee state law that prohibited the teaching of evolution. Visit westmorelandplayers.org for showtimes and tickets. 8 Menokin Music Festival. menokin.org 9 Mother’s Day Luncheon & Preservation Month Tour. In celebration of Preservation Month, join Director of Preservation Phil Mark for a preservation-focused tour on this Mother’s Day. The tour begins at 2pm in the Visitor Center and costs $10 per adult and $5 per children. stratfordhall.org. 804.493.8038 10 Northern Neck Audubon Society Bird Walk. visitnorthernneckaudubon.org for details. 14 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 15 Northern Neck Farm Museum Spring Festival.  nnfarmmuseum.org or 804- 443-1118 15 Antique Car Spring Tour of Lower Northern Neck.  Northern Neck Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.  Registration required.  Begins at 9am. Kilmarnock Museum. 804-435-6171 15 Rices Hotel/Hughletts Tavern Farmers Market. Heathsville. Held every 3rd Saturday of the month from April to October, 9 am to 1 pm. 804-580-3377 22 Colonial Beach Market Day & Bluemont Concert. Town Hill. From 9-3. Sponsored by the Ladies Aux of Col Beach Fire Dept. Bluemont Concert 12-2. 804.224.0021 or 804.214.9022 22 Kilmarnock Farmers Market. From May to October on 4th Saturdays. 804.435.1552 ext 25. 28-30 Memorial Day Weekend at the Tides Inn. Irvington. Don’t miss the annual Memorial Day Art Show from Friday to Sunday. Welcome Summer with live music poolside or a game of Croquet & Chardonnay. tidesinn.com 804-438-5000 29  Down on the Farm Tour. 9am-2pm. Visit four sites: Pierson's Dairy, Garner's Produce, Belle Mount Winery and Sabine Hall. See exhibits showcasing different aspects of our agricultural heritage. Petable animals and hay wagon rides. 804.443.1118 29  Strawberry Festival.  9am-3pm. Over 100 artisans selling their arts and crafts.  Giant bake sale, breakfast/lunch concessions, local strawberries, delicious strawberry shortcake, and musical entertainment throughout the day. St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Heathsville. Rain or shine. 804-580-4555 31 Memorial Day Service. Historic Christ Church. 11:00 a.m. Sponsored by the Retired Military Officers Association of America and the American Legion. 804.438.6855 JUNE June – October. Westmoreland Summer/Fall Programs. Owl Prowls, Bat hikes, Night hikes, fishing, Fossil Hikes, GPS Hikes Seining, kayaking, Campfire programs and more! For more information. Call (804)493-8821 www.virginiastateparks.gov 4 & 5 Graham Bros. Piano Concert. Brothers Philip and David Graham and two grand pianos perform. Irvington Baptist Church. 3:00-5:00pm steamboateramuseum.org 804-438-6888 4 Steptoe's First Friday Walkabout. Downtown Kilmarnock.  5pm – 7pm. Every first Friday of the month, between May and October, the historic Steptoe's District of Kilmarnock hosts a popular "Walkabout" to celebrate the laid back Rivah life. 5  Irvington Farmer's Market. Irvington Town Commons. First Saturday of the month through December. 9am – 1pm. Great Irvington tradition. Sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association. Free. Open 9am-1pm May-November and 10-1 December. 804.438.9088 5 Spring on the Plantation. 9am-5pm. George Washington was a product of plantations. To understand Washington, we must understand plantation life. 18th century activities and demonstrations such as sheep shearing, tobacco planting, fishing and hunting demonstrations, blacksmithing and open hearth cooking will be offered at Popes Creek Plantation. (804) 224-1732 5 Lees and Independence. This year’s Lees and Independence event will take place in the late afternoon, beginning at 3pm. Enjoy activities for kids, Revolutionary War reenactments, and free live music at an evening concert. This event is free and will be fun for all ages! stratfordhall.org.. 804.493.8038 5 Northern Neck Kayak Festival and Expo.  All about Kayaks, all day long! Vendors, food & demonstrations. Activities include kayak poker run, kayak fishing tournament, hobie kayak sailing regatta.  For info, kiwsrotary.org
 11 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 11- 12 27th Annual Reedville Fishing Derby. Smith Point Marina is a check-in station for the two-day Derby which has over $34,000 in prizes. Many categories for Rock Fish, Blue Fish, and Croaker. Also ladies, youth and daily prizes. Details at smithpointsearescue.com or 804.453.3660 11-13 58th Annual Potomac River Festival & Arts & Crafts on the Boardwalk. Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.450.2233 12- Sept 5 Eagle Tours at Caledon. Saturdays 9 & 11AM, Sundays 9 AM. Eagle Tours begin in the historic visitor center with an introduction to Caledon and the biology and history of Bald Eagles on the Chesapeake Bay. A ride later, and guests are on the shoreline of the Potomac River where the guide assists in spotting eagles as they soar over the river, perch nearby, or even dive for fish. $6 per person, children under 6 are free. Call 540-663-3861 for more information and to make the required reservations. 19 Rock “N” Roll Oldies. 6-9pm. Ingleside Vineyards. Join us in the courtyard for a summer celebration! Live entertainment by King Edward and the B.D.'s Band! Tours, tastings and gift specials included! $15 per person for music only $35 per person for dinner and music. Reservations required and limited seating. (804) 224-8687 www.inglesidevineyards.com 25- 27 Family Boatbuilding Workshop. Reedville Fishermen's Museum. Build a Mabel skiff with your family! rfmuseum.org 804.453.6529
 25-27 Weekend Family Adventure Camp. stratfordhall.org. 804.493.8038 26 Colonial Beach Market Day & Bluemont Concert. Town Hill. From 9-3. Sponsored by the Ladies Aux of Col Beach Fire Dept. Bluemont Concert 12-2. 804.224.0021 or 804.214.9022 26 3rd Annual Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail Festival. Brought to you by the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. Rain or shine. Arts and Crafts, Delicious Food and Live Music. Featuring 9 Wineries: Athena Vineyards * Belle Mount Vineyards *Hague Winery * Ingleside Vineyards* New Kent Winery * Oak Crest Winery *Potomac Point Winery * Vault Field www.chesapeakebaywinefestival.com $15 in advance $20 at the gate 26-27 Great American Backyard Campout. Bring your family out for a fun filled evening of camping on Caledon’s front lawn. Activities will include hay rides, campfire storytelling a cookout and more. $15/family. Sponsored by the Friends of Caledon Natural Area as part of the National Wildlife Federation nationwide event. Call 540-663-3861 for more information and to make the required reservations. 26 Kilmarnock Farmers Market. From May to October on 4th Saturdays. 804.435.1552 ext 25. 26     Kilmarnock Wine Festival. North Main Street, Kilmarnock at the site of the Farmer's Market,11am-5pm $5.00 in advance   $7.00 at door. Cost includes wine tasting, entertainment and for the first JULY 2 Fireworks in Reedville rfmuseum.org 804.453.6529 2 Steptoe's First Friday Walkabout. Downtown Kilmarnock.  5pm-7p Every first Friday of the month, between May and October, the historic Steptoe's District of Kilmarnock, VA hosts a popular "Walkabout" to celebrate the laid back Rivah life. For details, visit tlcva.com. 3 5K Run in Reedville rfmuseum.org 804.453.6529 3 Irvington Farmer's Market. Irvington Town Commons.  9am – 1pm. First Saturday of the month through December. Great Irvington tradition. Sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association. Free. Open 9am-1pm May-November and 10-1 December. 804.438.9088 4 Independence Day. Observance at gravesite of Richard Henry Lee followed by brief service at Yeocomico Church, Tucker Hill. 8:30am, Burnt House Field, Mt. Holly nnvhs.org 804-493-1862 4 Independence Day. George Washington Birthplace. 9a.m-5p.m. Be like a young George Washington and practice taking up arms to defend. . . Great Britain! Militia drills and outdoor games will be on tap for everyone to celebrate our freedom. Free admission. (804) 224-1732 9 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 13-15 Grandparent/Grandchild Camp. stratfordhall.org. 804.493.8038 10 Ice Cream Social on "Second Saturday" at Historic Christ Church. 11a.m.-2:00p.m. Family fun with tasty ice cream treats in a historic setting. Colonial games and crafts. Church tours and museum exhibitions. Children of all ages welcome. 804.438.6855 22 “Hands-On History Day” at Historic Christ Church. Explore the history of colonial Virginia through hands-on activities with archaeology, 18th-century brick making, grave rubbings, and other exciting lessons. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ages 6-12. Free event with lunch provided for all participants. Registration required. Contact 804.438.6855 or rteagle@christchurch1735.org 24 Colonial Beach Market Day & Bluemont Concert. Town Hill. From 9-3. Sponsored by the Ladies Aux. of Col. Beach Fire Dept. Bluemont Concert 12-2. 804.224.0021 or 804.214.9022 24 Kilmarnock Farmers Market. From May to October on 4th Saturdays. 804.435.1552 ext 25. 26-29 Intergenerational Elderhostel Camp. stratfordhall.org. 804.493.8038 29- August 7 Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Carnival. Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Through August 7, except Sunday. Over 75 years of old-fashioned, family fun! Rides, games and fabulous food during this 9-night event in Kilmarnock. Located at the Carnival Grounds on Waverly Avenue. 7-10pm nightly. All proceeds support the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department. 804.761.7547 31 World Ranger Day. 9a.m-5p.m. Activities for children and screenings of The Thin Green Line are on tap for the commemoration of rangers throughout the world. (804) 224-1732 AUGUST 5 Ag Expo. 7:30am-3:00pm. Windsor Farms in Montross.  Virginia’s largest Agricultural Field Day.  Lunch will be $10.00.  Ticket information at virginiagrains.com or through the local extension offices.   6-22  Westmoreland Players present "Annie". Callao, Westmoreland Players Theatre. Tony Award-winning “Annie”. Visit westmorelandplayers.org for showtimes and tickets. 6  Steptoe's First Friday Walkabout. Downtown Kilmarnock. 5pm – 7pm Every first Friday of the month, between May and October, the historic Steptoe's District of Kilmarnock, VA hosts a popular "Walkabout" to celebrate the laid back Rivah life. For details, visit www.tlcva.com. 7   Irvington Farmer's Market. Irvington Town Commons. First Saturday of the month through December. 9am – 1pm. Great Irvington tradition. Sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association. Free. Open 9am-1pm May-November and 10-1 December. 804.438.9088 13 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 14 "Second Saturday" at Historic Christ Church. 11am-2pm. Family fun with colonial games and crafts. Lemonade and cookies. Church tours and museum exhibitions. Children of all ages welcome. 804.438.6855 14 Summer Beach Bash 1 – 4pm. Enjoy the end of the summer with a Beach Bash and Luau! Live beach music, Hawaiian leis, tastings, souvenir wine glass and light food included. Other food available to purchase. $20 per person. Reservations recommended. (804) 224-8687 www.inglesidevineyards.com 21 Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern Farmers Market. Heathsville.  3rd Saturday of the month from April to October, 9 am to 1 pm. 804-580-3377 24-28  Richmond County Fair. Warsaw. A community event that serves the region as a capstone to the summer season in the Northern Neck. Lots of fun, food, amusement rides, animal and competitive exhibits. For info, visit RichmondCountyFair.com or call 804.333.3420. 28 Colonial Beach Market Day & Bluemont Concert. Town Hill. From 9-3. Sponsored by the Ladies Aux of Col Beach Fire Dept. Bluemont Concert 12-2. 804.224.0021 or 804.214.9022 28 Kilmarnock Farmers Market. From May to October on 4th Saturdays. 804.435.1552 ext 25. SEPTEMBER 3 Steptoe's First Friday Walkabout. Downtown Kilmarnock. 5-7pEvery first Friday of the month, between May and October, the historic Steptoe's District of Kilmarnock, VA hosts a popular "Walkabout" to celebrate the laid back Rivah life. For details, visit tlcva.com. 4 Christmas Countdown Festival.   9am-3pm Over 100 artisans selling their arts and crafts.  Giant bake sale, breakfast/lunch concessions, local peaches, and musical entertainment throughout the day.   St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Heathsville. Rain or shine. 804-580-4555 4 Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department Carnival. Downtown Lively. Head to downtown Lively for this taste of Americana. All proceeds benefit the ULVFD. 804.462.5404 4 Irvington Farmer's Market. Irvington Town Commons. 9am – 1pm. First Saturday of the month through December. Great Irvington tradition. Located on the Irvington Town Commons. Sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association. Free. Open 9am-1pm May-November and 10-1 December. 804.438.9088 4 Irvington Stomp. White Fences Vineyard, Irvington. Celebrate the annual grape harvest in a small town event. This year the Stomp will again feature a concert by Robbin Thompson, the Virginia-based singer/songwriter. Bring a blanket or chairs – no coolers please. Lots of new activities for the whole family, from skydivers to a maize maze. Food will be available for purchase along with soft drinks and White Fences’ own Meteor wine. whitefencesvineyard.com 804.438.5559 4 Harvest Festival.   9am-3pm Over 100 artisans selling their arts and crafts.  Giant bake sale, breakfast/lunch concessions, local peaches, and musical entertainment throughout the day.   St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Heathsville. Rain or shine. 804-580-4555 6 Most of the Plantation: Slavery and Labor at Popes Creek 2:00 p.m. Park Ranger and Labor Historian Dick Lahey talks about and commemorates the 24 men, women and children who worked to establish and make prosperous the land where George Washington was born. Admission to the lecture is free. (804) 224-1732 10 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 11  Jazz in the Courtyard at Ingleside Vineyards. 5-8 PM. Relax in our elegant European-style courtyard while sipping wine and enjoying the sounds of live jazz music.  Music, tours, tastings and souvenir wine glass are included. Reservations required and dinner space fills up quickly! $15 per person for music & tastings; $35 per person for music, dinner & tastings. (804) 224-8687 inglesidevineyards.com 11 The Seventh Annual Reedville Antique and Classic Boat Show and Nautical Flea Market. Sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum and the Tidewater Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Saturday flea market and the boat parade. Boats will be on display at homeowners' docks down Main Street and as land displays at the Museum. For entry forms and show information, contact Clif Ames at 804.453.3506 or macames@netscape.com 11-12 44th Annual Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Festival. Colonial Beach. 804.450.2233 18 Jakes Outdoors Skill Day at Caledon. 9:00 am– 3:00 pm Try out different outdoor skills including archery, geocaching, turkey calling, photography and marksmanship. Other activities include hayrides, K-9 demonstrations and more. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Northern Neck Chapter of the VA Deer Hunters Association. For children ages 6-16. Free. Call 540-663-3861 to register. 18 Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern Farmers Market. Heathsville.  3rd Saturday of the month from April to October, 9 am to 1 pm. 804-580-3377 24-26  Northern Neck RiverRide. Join the 5th Annual RiverRide! Scenery, rest stops, meals and other activities. For info or to register, go to www.riverride.org or email info@riverride.org 24-25   2nd Annual "Steamboatin' show. 7:30-9:00pm Step back in time, a turn of the century show with music, Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Sheen skits, melodrama and old fashioned sing-along. steamboateramuseum.org 804-438-6888 24 Colonial Beach Market Day & Bluemont Concert. Town Hill. From 9-3. Sponsored by the Ladies Aux. of Col. Beach Fire Dept. Bluemont Concert 12-2. 804.224.0021 or 804.214.9022 25 Harvest Festival at Stratford Hall. Celebrate the fall season with a fun festival for the whole family. The day will include hayrides, music, food, gristmill tours, Colonial games and activities just for kids, as well as regional artisans and wine tasting. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, Friends of Stratford free. stratfordhall.org. 804.493.8038 25-26   Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail & Harvest Festival at Stratford Hall.  Celebrate the fall season with activities, delicious food, live music and wine tasting.  Rain or shine. Athena Vineyards * Belle Mount Vineyards  *Hague Winery * Ingleside Vineyards* New Kent Winery * Oak Crest Winery *Potomac Point Winery * Vault Field chesapeakebaywinefestival.com or stratfordhall.org. 804.493.8038 OCTOBER 1 Archaeology Exhibit. Warsaw, Richmond County Museum. Wed.-Sat. 11am-3pm. Exhibit continues until Dec 15. Visit co.richmond.va.us or call 804.333.3607 1- 2 6th Biennial Quilt Show & Auction. Heathsville, Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern. Members’ Quilt Show: Fri. 10 to 5; Sat. 9 to 4; Hoffman Challenge Quilts Exhibit: Fri. 10 to 5; Sat. 9 to 4; Vendors: Fri 10 to 5; Sat 9 to 4; Silent Auction: Sat, 9 to 12; Reception: Sat, 12 to 1 Live Auction: Sat 1 to 5(auction quilts will be on exhibit all day Friday and on Saturday before the auction) Tickets will be available at the door. Contact 804.580.3377. 2 Montross Fall Festival. The Westmoreland County Museum joins the town in an all-day celebration. Crafts, theatre, re-enactors and games. 10-4. Westmoreland-county.org. 804.493-8440. 2 “From Harry the Fiddler to Covent Garden:” Music of the Stratford Lees. The Lee years at Stratford Hall spanned a period unmatched in the history of music. Join us for a program examining what the Lees did (or could have) heard both in America and across the Atlantic. The day will close with dinner and a lively musical evening in the Great Hall. stratfordhall.org 804.493.8038 2 Irvington Farmer's Market. Irvington Town Commons. 9am–1pm. First Saturday of the month through December. Great Irvington tradition. Sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association. Free. Open 9am-1pm May-November and 10-1 December. 804.438.9088 3 Fall Concert & Reception. Historic Christ Church. Concert in church featuring traditional 18thcentury music. Tickets available from Foundation office. 804.438.6855 8 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 8 Essex County Museum & Historical Society Fall Evening Gala. For info, call (804) 443-4690 or email admin@ecmhs.org. 9 Warsaw Fest. Rappahannock Community College. Crafts, rides, vendors, food & parade. 804.333.3737 16 Harvest Celebration Festival. Ingleside Vineyards. 1– 4pm We have a wonderful celebration in store for you! There is something for everyone. Come help us celebrate our 30th harvest!  See winemaking demonstrations, take a tour of Ingleside's vineyards and winery, enjoy artwork, crafts, exhibits and delicious food. Sit in the courtyard and relax (or dance) while listening to live music and sipping wine. Includes music, tours, tastings and a souvenir glass. Food concessions available or bring a picnic. $15 per person (804) 224-8687 www.inglesidevineyards.com 16 Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern Farmers Market. Heathsville.  3rd Saturday of the month from April to October, 9 am to 1 pm. 804-580-3377 22-24 Northern Neck Cultural Landscape Symposium. This third symposium in the series will study the region’s formal landscapes of the colonial and early national periods, examining closely the gardens and “big house” landscapes that were a necessary complements to colonial plantation seats. stratfordhall.org. 804.493.8038 23 George Washington Birthplace Heritage Club Event. Our own 4H members and leaders share their fun with our visitors. Costumed interpretation of Colonial crafts like blacksmithing, spinning and cooking will be presented. (804) 224-1732 23 Kilmarnock Farmers Market. From May to October on 4th Saturdays. 804.435.1552 ext 25. 30 Stratford Hall’s Historical Haunts. Special ghost tours of the Great House will be offered during this evening event, as well as Halloween crafts and refreshments. For children and adults of all ages. The cost for this program is $5 per adult and $3 per child. stratfordhall.org 804.493.8038 NOVEMBER 6 Irvington Farmer's Market. Irvington Town Commons. 9am – 1pm First Saturday of the month through December. Great Irvington tradition. Located on the Irvington Town Commons. Sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association. Free. Open 9am-1pm May-November and 10-1 December. 804.438.9088 6 Art & Wine Festival. 10:00-4:00 pm. Enjoy a nice fall day at Caledon. Sample local wine and get a jumpstart on shopping for that perfect holiday gift. Admission is Free. Tasting is $10/person (21 and older) & includes commemorative glass. 6 Antique Car Fall Tour. Northern Neck Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Reservations required. 804-435-6171 12 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 12 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle..and Render your Refuse. 2p.m. George Washington Birthplace. In recognition of America Recycles Day, Westmoreland County Extension Agent (and former compost technician at Rodale Institute) Wendy Herdman leads a workshop on home composting. Admission to the workshop is free. (804) 224-1732 13  Annual Oyster Roast at Reedville Fishermen's Museum. Our Roast is one of the most popular events on the Northern Neck, as well as being one of the museum's major fund-raisers, providing support for our educational programs. rfmuseum.org 804.453.6529 13 Fall Barrel Tasting. 1– 4pm. Sample wines direct from the French and American oak barrels and see how our wines are maturing. Live music, tours, tastings, souvenir glass, and holiday wine and gift specials included. Reservations Recommended $15 per person (804) 224-8687 www.inglesidevineyards.com 25  Irvington Turkey Trot. 9 –11:30am A 5-mile run/walk through Irvington to prepare you for the meal ahead. Sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association. 804.438.6230 25 Thanksgiving Dinner at Stratford Hall. stratfordhall.org. 804.493.8038 30 Winter closing at Historic Christ Church. Carter Museum and Reception Center. 10 a.m.-4p.m. Guided Tours of 1735 church. Museum Exhibitions. Gift Shop Favorites. DECEMBER 4 Irvington Farmer's Market. Irvington Town Commons. 10am–1pm. Great Irvington tradition. Located on the Irvington Town Commons. Sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association. Free. 804.438.9088 4 Golden Village Christmas:  Sat., Dec 4, 9 am to 1 pm. 4 Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern Golden Village Christmas. Heathsville, 9 am to 1 pm. 804-580-3377 6 The Holly & The Ivy. Traditional songs, carols, and hymns sung a capella. Historic Christ Church volunteers and community friends are invited to participate in this seasonal songfest in the beautifully "greened" church. 3p.m. 7 Boxwood Tree Workshop with Don Haynie. Create a fresh table top tree that will last the holiday season using fresh apples, cones, berries, and dried everlastings. Morning and afternoon workshops at Stratford Hall with lunch option. Class size limited to 15, so sign up early! stratfordhall.org. 804.493.8038 10 2nd Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach. 804.224.7181 or 804.224.8145 11 Christmas on Cockrell's Creek Annual House Tour. Reedville. Celebrate the season with both historic and new homes festively decorated. Sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum. rfmuseum.org 804.453.6529 11 Christmas at Stratford Hall. Experience the Lees’ Great House as they might have known it during the holiday season, including live music and dance of the 18th-century. Dinner and lodging are limited, so make your reservations early. The cost for the program only is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Tickets will be available at the gate. stratfordhall.org. 804.493.8038 11 -12, 18–19 Ingleside’s Holiday Open House. 12–5 PM. Sample our award-winning wines and enjoy holiday refreshments while shopping for that perfect gift for your favorite wine lover. Wine and gift specials. Tasting fees includes a souvenir wine glass; no charge for admission. inglesidevineyards.com or (804) 224-8687 11-12 Irvington Holiday House Tour 2:00-5:00 Marvelously-decorated well known homes on this walking tour on "The Lane" in Irvington. Refreshments. steamboateramuseum.org 804-438-6888 12 Winter Open House. Westmoreland State Park. 2-6pm. Join the community for fun and food at the beautifully renovated Helen & Tayloe Murphy Hall. Spend a relaxing winter afternoon rocking by the fire, listen to music and talk with your family & friends. Sip hot apple cider and enjoy fresh baked cookies while experiencing wondrous tales of Christmas. The gift shop will be opened and feature nature oriented items for all ages. Get those great holiday gifts at a special one day discount! The highlighted gift this year will be the new Westmoreland State Park Christmas Ornament. The ornament is a lovely filigree representation of the river, cliffs, wildlife and cabins and is made from 24k gold flashed brass. There will be holiday crafts and programs for kids. Door prizes too! Parking is free to those visiting the gift shop and Open House. For more information call (804) 493-8821 or visit the website www.virginiastateparks.gov 26 A Washington Christmas. 10 am-7 pm George Washington loved music, dance and festive occasions. Like other colonials, the Washington family celebrated the 12 days of Christmas which begins on Christmas Day. The Memorial House will be decorated for the holidays and filled with colonial music. All day the plantation will be busy with demonstrations and activities performed by costumed interpreters. Free admission. (804) 224-1732
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