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Please check the calendar often - events are continuously added.
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Old Dominion Hunt Point-to-Point
Ben Venue Farm, Ben Venue..... Gates open 10am; 12 Noon post time
Steeplechase racing over hurdles, wood fences, walls and flat land. Ben Venue Farm
is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with awesome views.
Gates open at 10am, races start at 12 Noon.
General Admission: $20 per car
For more information call (540) 364-4573 or (540) 636-1507 or visit the website. |
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Frontier's Day at Crockett Park
C.M. Crockett Park, Midland.....
10066 Rogues Road, Midland
Join us for history and at beautiful Crockett Park! For all ages. Children under 18
must be
accompanied by a parent.
For more information call (540) 788-4867 or e-mail: david.symington@fauquiercounty.gov.
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46th Annual Upperville Garden Club Daffodil Show and Tea
Buchanan Hall, Upperville..... 2pm - 5pm
8549 John Mosby Highway (Rt 50), Upperville
All amateur growers invited to exhibit! Public welcome!
American Daffodil Society accredited horticulture competition and 5 artistic classes. Admission: Donations Appreciated.
Entries received Monday, April 7, from 2-5pm | Tuesday, April 8, from 8-10:30am
More information call (540) 687-6510 or (540) 338-5610 or e-mail: alexwwoodson@aol.com. |
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Fauquier County Civil War Round Table
The Inn at Kelly's Ford..... 6:30pm
16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington
Gather at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm, speaker at 8pm
The purpose of the Fauquier Civil War Roundtable is to provide a framework for
persons to learn and exchange views about our country's history during the period
of the U.S. Civil War. Started in the Fall of 1998, the Roundtable is a membership
group open to all with an interest in this period of our history, regardless where they
live or which side they favor. Speaker to be announced.
Sponsored by the Southern Fauquier
Historical Society.
Advanced registration for dinner is required. For more information, call (540) 439-3549.
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WARRENTON FARMERS MARKET BEGINS!
Every Saturday morning.... 7:30am - 11:30am
Old Town Warrenton
Municipal Parking Lot at Lee Street between 4th Street and 5th Street
The Warrenton's Farmers Market offers a large selection of Virginia Grown products.
Besides fresh fruits and vegetables you will find flowers, mushrooms, herbs,
plants, dog treats, fresh baked goods and Virginia wines.
For more information, visit the Town of Warrenton website www.ci.warrenton.va.us. |
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The Freeman Family - Southern Fauquier Historical Society Meeting
Zoar Baptist Church..... 7:30pm
11036 Elk Run Road, Catlett
Speakers: Warren and Jackie Freeman
Warren and Jackie Freeman will bring many of their unique maps and share with
us about the history of the Freeman family and Freemans Ford explaining the
importance of the Battle in relationship to the First Battle of Rappahannock Station.
No registration required.
For more information, call (540) 439-9728.
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Heritage Lecture Series
The John Barton Payne Building....... 3pm
2 Waterloo Street, at Courthouse Square off Main Street in Warrenton
Speakers: TBA
Sponsored by the Fauquier Heritage Institute, this monthly lecture series is held
on the third Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the John Barton
Payne Building.
For a list of scheduled lectures download the brochure.
For additional information, call (540) 341-7019.
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Opening Weekend at Cows-N-Corn
Cows-N-Corn….. Friday, 4pm-9pm; Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 12:30pm-7pm
5225 Catlett Road, Midland, VA 22729
Join us for our opening weekend! Dairy farm tours, egg hunts, seed planting,
sheep shearing, hand-dipped ice cream and lots of spring fun!
Admission: $8 p/person; children 3 and under are free
For more information call (540) 439-4806 or visit www.cows-n-corn.com.
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History Series: Weapons and Armaments of the Early Years
Bealeton Library..... 3pm
10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton
Speakers: Dallas and Roy Kennedy
Learn from a Union Solider about the importance of your firearm, and the various
types of weapons used in the early wars. A hands on display of antique weapons,
the Kennedy’s will share with us the history of firearm and hoe it was used.
No registration required.
For more information, call (540) 439-9728.
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2008 Spring Shearing - Morning Moon Alpacas
Morning Moon Alpacas, Remington..... 9am - 4pm; Shearing on Sunday only
11763 Remington Road, Remington 22734
Come see this once-a-year event - the shearing of our Alpacas and the process of
gatherine our crop of fiber. We will have samples of items that are made from the
warm, silky Alpaca fiber.
Some items made from alpaca fiber such as socks,
rovings
(alpaca fiber ready to be hand spun), and yarn will be available for sale.
You will be most comfortable if you wear shoes and
clothes that you don't mind
getting dirty and/or muddy.
For more information call
(540) 439-8704 or visit www.morningmoonalpacas.com.
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The Fauquier-Loudoun Garden Tour
Fauquier County - self driven tour..... Sunday (1-5pm) | Monday (10am - 5pm)
Enter and enjoy beautiful historic homes and gardens all located in Fauquier and Loudoun Counties.
Grace Church in The Plains is the headquarters for this event.
Purchase your tickets,
pick up your brochure and you're on your way - at your own pace.
For tickets and information, call (540) 253-5120.
Box lunches available for order.
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