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River
Riders are a great bunch of energetic folks
who can really show you a good
time!
They know the lower Shenandoah River
and Potomac River like the back of
their
webbed hands! Click HERE
to read about their events.
Ranked #2 of the Ten Best Things to do while you visit Clarke County.
This
extraordinary course is set below the Blue Ridge Mountains
offers 3 unobstructed river vistas
and 18 holes of great golf.
1400 Parker Lane Bluemont VA 20135
888-283-4653 540-955-2966
Bike Riders
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Also check out Winchester Wheelmen, www.winchesterwheelmen.org
April
12, 2008
7th annual Pedal for Pooches
(SAG supported). 8:30 registration / 10 am rain or shine, The Lost Dog is again proud to be a sponsor of the Briggs Animal Shelter's benefit bike ride in nearby Charles Town WV. www.baacs.org You can ride 21, 30, or 37 mile route through beautiful historic Jefferson and Clarke Counties.
Door prizes will be awarded before the ride. Family activities throughout the day. For more information www.baacs.org or 304-724-6558
April 27-28, 2008
Garden Tour Clarke County & Winchester
BOX LUNCHEON: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday only, Blandy Farm library, $13 per person. Reservations due by April 13 with Mrs. John L. Wood (Mary Beth), (540) 662-5899.
TEA: Served at Long Branch 1 to 4 p.m. both days.
THE TOUR is set south and west of the village of Millwood. Three properties are on Red Gate Road (Rt. 624), the turn south off Rt. 50 a mile west of the Shenandoah River; directions for the fourth follow. The rolling countryside beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains, a part of Frederick County until 1836, comprises some of that early county’s fertile eastern section settled after the American Revolution by prominent Tidewater families on land owned by those families two or three generations. Young George Washington surveyed much of it. Visitors may begin with Huntingdon or on Red Gate Road. The properties are not handicap-accessible. Walking shoes are strongly recommended. Look for the green arrows.
Four Delightful distinctive and historic homes. $25, includes admittance to each house and also tea; single house admission, $10. Literature and tickets available in advance at the Information Centers and at any of the houses open for the tour. for further description click here or call Winchester Visitor Center 540-542-1326. A box lunch is available with advance reservation 540-662-9079
April 22- May 11, 2008: Spring Art Show at the Mill
Art Show ends on Mother's Day weekend
Art at the Mill is a wonderful art show bringing artists in oil, pastel, watercolor, bronze (and others) to Clarke County for this twice a year benefit event. Burwell-Morgan Mill is located in Millwood, VA and is an excellent example of a working 18th century grist mill. This event helps the Clarke County Historical Association renovate the mill and offer interesting programs throughout the summer. For more information: 540-955-4200 or (540) 837-1799.
The
Northern Shenandoah
Valley Quilt Show
QUILTS: The 30's look, old and new
April 25-26-27,2008
Clarke County Parks & Recreation
Berryville Virginia
call for information 540-955-5140 540-662-9197
Presented by Apple
Valley Needle Threaders,
Shenandoah Piecemakers and Skyline Quilters
Naked
Mountain Vineyard & Winery
(540)
364-1609
www.nakedmtn.com
Tastings and Sales
May
April 25 - May 4, 2008: 81st Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival "A Springtime Extravaganza in the Shenandoah Valley" www.thebloom.com or phone 800-230-2139. More than 30 events, including parades, Circus, 10K run and the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah. This Festival is an event the whole family can enjoy.
Visit the Winchester Convention and Visitor Bureau website for additional tours offered during Apple Blossom Festival
Horseback Riding
Come ride the trails of historic Harper's Ferry. Elk Mountain Trails takes you on horseback through the Blue Ridge Mountains to the banks of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. You'll ride the C&O Canal past the antiquated locks and lock houses of yesteryear, through a wilderness abundant with deer, birds and wildlife. Take home a memory of our magical past with all its beauty and excitement.
Moonlight Dinner Rides on nights of the Full Moon begin at 4 p.m. and include dinner and a bonfire ending about 8:30 p.m.
Limited to only 14 riders
Elk Mountain Trails, Inc.
Knoxville, MD 21758
Call 301-834-8882 or 301-986-8483 (Washington D.C. metro area)
located just 25 minutes from The Lost Dog B&B
April 22 - May 11, 2008: Spring Art Show at the Mill
Art Show ends on Mother's Day weekend
Art at the Mill is a wonderful art show bringing artists in oil, pastel, watercolor, bronze (and others) to Clarke County for this twice a year benefit event. Burwell-Morgan Mill is located in Millwood, VA and is an excellent example of a working 18th century grist mill. This event helps the Clarke County Historical Association renovate the mill and offer interesting programs throughout the summer. For more information: 540-955-4200 or (540) 837-1799.
May 10, 11, 2008
The Annual Garden Fair at Virginia State Arboretum, Blandy Farm.
Garden Fair is a huge plant and garden supply sale, with dozens of vendors of high-quality plants including annuals, perennials, small trees, shrubs, boxwood, bonsai, and more. The Foundation also usually offers for sale a selection of plants divided or propagated from the Arboretum collection. Garden Fair is held every Mother’s Day Weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. rain or shine both days. In addition to the plant sale, free events include Arboretum tours, bird walks, mini-workshops, and children’s nature walks and other activities for kids. Parking is $5 per car, but all activities are free www.virginia.edu/blandy
Green Valley Book Fair The second book fair of 2008 will be May 10 thru May 26, 9 AM - 7 PM located between Staunton VA and Harrisonburg VA off I-81 at exit 240. 500,000 new books at incredible bargain prices in a 25,000 square foot store. Bring your tennis shoes and your credit cards because you'll never find any better bargains. www.gvbookfair.com.
MAY 13th MOTHER'S DAY, many vineyards have a special occasion planned to celebrate Moms, visit www.virginiawines.org for all the schedules and additional information.
Ale and Beer Tasting
Saturday, May 10, 2008 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
One
of Belle Grove’s most popular events! Come and celebrate Belle Grove’s
German and English heritage by tasting more than 35 specialty microbrewed
beers. Musical entertainment provided by The
Reflex and Junkfood.
Belle Grove
Plantation 336 Belle Grove Road Middletown, VA 22645
Phone: (540) 869-2028 Fax: (540) 869-9638
Email Belle Grove
BERRYVILLE'S
ANNUAL
Rich Rau Bike Tour and Pancake Breakfast
May
17, 2008 - 7:30 a.m.
Download a registration form and info sheet
for the Rich Rau Memorial Bike
Tour & Pancacke Breakfast by clicking
here.
Sign up for the Tour at Sign Me Up Sports, by clicking
here.
Battle of New Market Reenactment Weekend
May 17-28, 2008 Saturday-Sunday, 9 am-5 pm
144 th anniversary reenactment of the Civil War Battle of New Market, made famous
by the VMI Cadets' charge. Relive the events of the fateful day in May 1864 when
young men clashed on the battlefields of New Market. Come and enjoy the unique
events and demonstrations of this three-day experience that includes living
history at the Bushong Farm, church service, signal corps demonstration, and
tactical battle reenactment. New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, I-81
at Exit 264. 540-740-3101. www.vmi.edu/museum/nm
The Reenactment of The
Battle of New Market for tickets call 866-515-1864.
Website: www.vmi.edu/newmarket
May 24-25.2008 Delaplane Strawberry Festival. http://www.delaplanestrawberryfestival.com/Celebrate spring and the region's strawberry season with music, arts and crafts, kids' games, a petting zoo, wagon rides, historical exhibits, a silent auction, lots of great food and fresh strawberry sundaes. [$20/car] 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 540-592-3556 Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144-0710, Festival details call: Tel 540.364.2772
Brian Hash's Memorial Day
Auction: One of the best auctions of the year.
You'll want to bring the BIG truck.
Hash Auction
Center East Main Street Berryville
540-955-0277 www.hashauctions.com
June
The Winchester
Royals Baseball
Home games begin at 7:30 p.m. at Bridgeforth Field in Jim Barnette Park
Winchester VA Adult tickets $5. phone 540-450-1043.
June 13-15 2008 The Spring Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival www.jeffersoncounty.com/festival Approximately 200 craft persons, previously selected for the high quality of their products, will be selling and demonstrating their wares at this nationally acclaimed festival. Enjoy the many varieties of food that are available along with the best in live Bluegrass entertainment. 1-800-725-2055
2008 Festival Dates & Hours:
JUNE 13- 10 AM to 6 PM
JUNE 14 - 10 AM to 6 PM
JUNE 15 - 10 AM to 6 PM
The Summer Theater at Shenandoah University
http://www.su.edu/conservatory/ssmt/
BOX
OFFICE: 540-665-4569 or Toll-free at
877-580-8025
GET WET!!! Ride the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers
River
Riders are a great bunch of energetic folks
who can really show you a good
time!
They know the lower Shenandoah River
and Potomac River like the back of
their
webbed hands!
Click HERE
to read about their specials.
For general information call (540) 662-4466
General admission Tickets, $5.00 – Adults
$3.00 – Senior Citizens (60 & Over)
$2.00 – Youth (6 To 12 Years)
Free - Under 6 Years of Age