Upcoming Annual Events

 

 

Hot Air Balloon Festival
August

110th Warrenton Horse Show
September

Virginia Scottish Games & Festival
September

Goldvein Jubilee at Monroe Park
September

Middleburg Classic Horse Show
September

Evening Under the Stars Gala
September

Annual Hume Day & Leeds Applefest
September

Fauquier Heritage Day
September

Fall Farm Tour
October


 
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Please check the calendar often - events are continuously added.

 

   

August 1 | Sunday
Flying Circus Airshows

The Flying Circus Airshow Grounds..... Gates open at 11am; Show starts at 2:30pm
5114 Ritchie Road (off Routes 17 & 644), Bealeton
Every Sunday, May thru October, watch daring expert pilots perform stunts in
vintage biplanes.  A parachute jumper opens the show, a wingwalker hangs upside
down from the biplane's wing, biplane and hot-air balloon rides are usually available,
and more.  Bring the family and a picnic and enjoy the show! $
For more information, call (540) 439-8661 or visit:  www.flyingcircusairshow.com.

 

   

August 7 | Saturday
Bluemont Outdoor Concert Series

Old Town Warrenton...... 7:30pm
Last Train Home ~ Alternative Country
At Shadowlawn and St. James Church at 73 Culpeper Street in Old Town Warrenton
On Saturday evenings throughout the summer, families, neighbors and visitors
gather for outdoor Bluemont concerts in Old Town Warrenton. Audiences enjoy
world-class jazz, bluegrass, Celtic music, rock, rhythm and blues, zydeco, African
dance, folk music and more.
Many people bring picnics to enjoy during the show. People of all ages are welcome.
All Bluemont concerts are smoke-free and alcohol is prohibited. Pets are not allowed
in the concert areas. Cost: $5 adults; $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors; $2 kids under 12
For more information call (540) 341-0988 or (703) 777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org.

 

    August 7 | Saturday
Twilight Polo at Great Meadow

Great Meadow, The Plains..... Gates open at 6:30pm; First (of 2) matches begins 7pm
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains
Great Meadow, host to the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races, is a world class
international polo field that has been described as one of the best playing surfaces
between New York and Aiken. Great Meadow Polo Club has over 75 playing members,
making it one of the largest in the region.
During the summer more than 20,000 fans - young professionals as well as families --
gather at Great Meadow with tailgates and picnics to watch the Twilight Polo program.
Two matches are held every Saturday night beginning at 7:00 P.M.(gates open at 6:30
P.M) until September 13, 2008 and many stay after the games to enjoy moonlight
dancing to the music of a DJ.
New in 2008: Enjoy the a sampling of the region's best food from Market Salamander
and Boss Hawg BBQ to be purchased on site. Enjoy a bottle of wine by the flickering
fire cressets on our brand new entertainment deck as the polo players gallop by.
Tickets at the gate: $20 per carload, or $10 for an individual
For more information and reservations, call our event line at (540) 253-5001,
or visit our website: http://www.greatmeadow.org

 

   

August 6 | Friday
First Fridays in Old Town Warrenton

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 6pm - 9pm
Enjoy a summer evening with friends, live entertainment, art, the farmer's market,
activities for the kids, and more. Shops will be open late. Dine at one of the fantastic
restaurants in Old Town, most offering outdoor dining.
Join us every first friday of the month from May - October.
Sponsored by the Partnership for Warrenton main street program.
For more information call (540) 349-8606 or e-mail: amy@partnershipforwarrenton.org.

 

   

August 8 | Sunday
Flying Circus Airshows

The Flying Circus Airshow Grounds..... Gates open at 11am; Show starts at 2:30pm
5114 Ritchie Road (off Routes 17 & 644), Bealeton
Every Sunday, May thru October, watch daring expert pilots perform stunts in
vintage biplanes.  A parachute jumper opens the show, a wingwalker hangs upside
down from the biplane's wing, biplane and hot-air balloon rides are usually available,
and more.  Bring the family and a picnic and enjoy the show! $
For more information, call (540) 439-8661 or visit:  www.flyingcircusairshow.com.

 

    August 14 | Saturday
Twilight Polo at Great Meadow

Great Meadow, The Plains..... Gates open at 6:30pm; First (of 2) matches begins 7pm
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains
Great Meadow, host to the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races, is a world class
international polo field that has been described as one of the best playing surfaces
between New York and Aiken. Great Meadow Polo Club has over 75 playing members,
making it one of the largest in the region.
During the summer more than 20,000 fans - young professionals as well as families --
gather at Great Meadow with tailgates and picnics to watch the Twilight Polo program.
Two matches are held every Saturday night beginning at 7:00 P.M.(gates open at 6:30
P.M) until September 13, 2008 and many stay after the games to enjoy moonlight
dancing to the music of a DJ.
New in 2008: Enjoy the a sampling of the region's best food from Market Salamander
and Boss Hawg BBQ to be purchased on site. Enjoy a bottle of wine by the flickering
fire cressets on our brand new entertainment deck as the polo players gallop by.
Tickets at the gate: $20 per carload, or $10 for an individual
For more information and reservations, call our event line at (540) 253-5001,
or visit our website: http://www.greatmeadow.org

 

   

August 14 | Saturday
Bluemont Outdoor Concert Series

Old Town Warrenton...... 7:30pm
Scott Ainslie ~ Blues
At Shadowlawn and St. James Church at 73 Culpeper Street in Old Town Warrenton
On Saturday evenings throughout the summer, families, neighbors and visitors
gather for outdoor Bluemont concerts in Old Town Warrenton. Audiences enjoy
world-class jazz, bluegrass, Celtic music, rock, rhythm and blues, zydeco, African
dance, folk music and more.
Many people bring picnics to enjoy during the show. People of all ages are welcome.
All Bluemont concerts are smoke-free and alcohol is prohibited. Pets are not allowed
in the concert areas. Cost: $5 adults; $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors; $2 kids under 12
For more information call (540) 341-0988 or (703) 777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org.

 

   

TBD
37th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival

The Flying Circus Airfield....... 6am - 7pm
Rt. 17 and Rt. 644 (Ritchie Road), Bealeton
Balloon activities will be held both morning and afternoon with the World Famous
Flying Circus Airshow being presented each afternoon at 2:30. Balloons will be
launched in the early morning (6-7am) and late afternoon (5-7pm). Take an air
balloon ride, or just sit back and enjoy the view.
For more information call (540) 439-8661 or visit the www.flyingcircusairshow.com.

 

   

August 15 | Sunday
Heritage Lecture Series - General J.E.B. Stuart

The John Barton Payne Building....... 3pm
2 Waterloo Street, at Courthouse Square off Main Street in Warrenton
Speaker: Robert Trout, Author
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.

 

   

August 21 | Saturday
Bluemont Outdoor Concert Series

Old Town Warrenton...... 7:30pm
The Lindsay Family ~ Blend of jazz and rock-n'roll
At Shadowlawn and St. James Church at 73 Culpeper Street in Old Town Warrenton
On Saturday evenings throughout the summer, families, neighbors and visitors
gather for outdoor Bluemont concerts in Old Town Warrenton. Audiences enjoy
world-class jazz, bluegrass, Celtic music, rock, rhythm and blues, zydeco, African
dance, folk music and more.
Many people bring picnics to enjoy during the show. People of all ages are welcome.
All Bluemont concerts are smoke-free and alcohol is prohibited. Pets are not allowed
in the concert areas. Cost: $5 adults; $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors; $2 kids under 12
For more information call (540) 341-0988 or (703) 777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org.

 

  August 21 | Saturday
Twilight Polo at Great Meadow

Great Meadow, The Plains..... Gates open at 6:30pm; First (of 2) matches begins 7pm
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains
Great Meadow, host to the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races, is a world class
international polo field that has been described as one of the best playing surfaces
between New York and Aiken. Great Meadow Polo Club has over 75 playing members,
making it one of the largest in the region.
During the summer more than 20,000 fans - young professionals as well as families --
gather at Great Meadow with tailgates and picnics to watch the Twilight Polo program.
Two matches are held every Saturday night beginning at 7:00 P.M.(gates open at 6:30
P.M) until September 13, 2008 and many stay after the games to enjoy moonlight
dancing to the music of a DJ.
New in 2008: Enjoy the a sampling of the region's best food from Market Salamander
and Boss Hawg BBQ to be purchased on site. Enjoy a bottle of wine by the flickering
fire cressets on our brand new entertainment deck as the polo players gallop by.
Tickets at the gate: $20 per carload, or $10 for an individual
For more information and reservations, call our event line at (540) 253-5001,
or visit our website: http://www.greatmeadow.org

 

   

TBD
Sweet Corn Festival at Cows-N-Corn

Cows-n-Corn Farm....... Saturday (10am - 4pm) and Sunday (1pm - 4pm)
5225 Catlett Road, Midland
Join the Leonard family at their working dairy farm for fresh, sweet corn!
Enjoy this 1,800 acre farm, make your own butter to drizzle on a
hot, sweet roasted ear of corn, tour the farm, play some games and meet a cow.
Get your first peek at the corn maze. All the sweet corn you can eat with your paid
admission of $8 per person

Conveniently located off Route 28 - look for the giant 'ear of corn' silo.

For more information, call (540) 439-4806, or visit www.cows-n-corn.com.

 

   

August 22 | Sunday
Flying Circus Airshows

The Flying Circus Airshow Grounds..... Gates open at 11am; Show starts at 2:30pm
5114 Ritchie Road (off Routes 17 & 644), Bealeton
Every Sunday, May thru October, watch daring expert pilots perform stunts in
vintage biplanes.  A parachute jumper opens the show, a wingwalker hangs upside
down from the biplane's wing, biplane and hot-air balloon rides are usually available,
and more.  Bring the family and a picnic and enjoy the show! $
For more information, call (540) 439-8661 or visit:  www.flyingcircusairshow.com.

 

   

Weekends | August 27 thru October 31
Corn Maze at Cows-N-Corn Opens!

Cows-N-Corn..... Saturdays, 10am-9pm; Sundays, 12:30pm-7pm
5225 Catlett Road, Midland
Everyone loves a corn maze! Bring the kids out to explore this year's maze - a different
design every year. Take a farm tour, visit cow class, enjoy hand-dipped ice cream and
homemade cheeses. Let the kids play in the "Play Pasture", and more! $
For more information call (540) 439-4806 or visit www.cows-n-corn.com.

 

   

August 28 | Saturday
Bluemont Outdoor Concert Series ~ April Verch Band

Old Town Warrenton...... 7:30pm
At Shadowlawn and St. James Church at 73 Culpeper Street in Old Town Warrenton
On Saturday evenings throughout the summer, families, neighbors and visitors
gather for outdoor Bluemont concerts in Old Town Warrenton. Audiences enjoy
world-class jazz, bluegrass, Celtic music, rock, rhythm and blues, zydeco, African
dance, folk music and more.
Many people bring picnics to enjoy during the show. People of all ages are welcome.
All Bluemont concerts are smoke-free and alcohol is prohibited. Pets are not allowed
in the concert areas. Cost: $5 adults; $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors; $2 kids under 12
For more information call (540) 341-0988 or (703) 777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org.

 

    August 28 | Saturday
Twilight Polo at Great Meadow

Great Meadow, The Plains..... Gates open at 6:30pm; First (of 2) matches begins 7pm
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains
Great Meadow, host to the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races, is a world class
international polo field that has been described as one of the best playing surfaces
between New York and Aiken. Great Meadow Polo Club has over 75 playing members,
making it one of the largest in the region.
During the summer more than 20,000 fans - young professionals as well as families --
gather at Great Meadow with tailgates and picnics to watch the Twilight Polo program.
Two matches are held every Saturday night beginning at 7:00 P.M.(gates open at 6:30
P.M) until September 13, 2008 and many stay after the games to enjoy moonlight
dancing to the music of a DJ.
New in 2008: Enjoy the a sampling of the region's best food from Market Salamander
and Boss Hawg BBQ to be purchased on site. Enjoy a bottle of wine by the flickering
fire cressets on our brand new entertainment deck as the polo players gallop by.
Tickets at the gate: $20 per carload, or $10 for an individual
For more information and reservations, call our event line at (540) 253-5001,
or visit our website: http://www.greatmeadow.org

 

   

August 29| Sunday
Flying Circus Airshows

The Flying Circus Airshow Grounds..... Gates open at 11am; Show starts at 2:30pm
5114 Ritchie Road (off Routes 17 & 644), Bealeton
Every Sunday, May thru October, watch daring expert pilots perform stunts in
vintage biplanes.  A parachute jumper opens the show, a wingwalker hangs upside
down from the biplane's wing, biplane and hot-air balloon rides are usually available,
and more.  Bring the family and a picnic and enjoy the show! $
For more information, call (540) 439-8661 or visit:  www.flyingcircusairshow.com.

 

   
       
   
           

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