Fridays thru Sundays in December
GumDrop Square in Old Town Warrenton

John Barton Payne Building, Old Town Warrenton.....
2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton
Fridays, 6pm - 9pm
Saturdays, 10am - 2pm
Sundays, 1pm - 3pm
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
A live nativity scene and food drive will also be held.
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

December 2, 3, 4 | Thursday - Saturday
Christmas in Music, sung by the Warrenton Chorale

Warrenton United Methodist Church...... 8pm on Thurs. & Fri. night; Saturday matinee at 3pm
341 Church Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
Come and enjoy the delightful sounds of the long-running annual community
“Christmas in Music” concert of the Warrenton Chorale. The Warrenton Chorale has
been entertaining the local citizenry since 1953. We are accompanied by extraordinary
talents of an organist, pianists and a variety of local musicians. Our performance
includes the Adult Chorale, the Youth Chorale and the Handbell Choir.
Bring in the holiday season by celebrating with us and creating a Christmas
tradition for the whole family. You will experience the splendor of “Christmas in Music”
with a rich mixture of traditional and creative musical arrangements. Please plan on
joining us, for a concert that’s sure to launch you into the mood for the Holiday season.
The Warrenton Chorale presents "Christmas in Music" Dec. 2, 3 at 8pm each
night and a 3pm matinee on Saturday, Dec. 4.  All concerts will be held at the Warrenton
United Method Church.  Tickets are $6.00 in advance and may be purchase at the
following locations starting November 8th. - g.whillikers Toys and Books and
Rhodes Gift Shop in Warrenton, Remington Drug Store and the New Baltimore Animal
Hospital.  Tickets at the door are $8.00.  For more information call (540) 341-0988,
www.WarrentonChorale.org.
View or print the Warrenton Chorale brochure

December 3 | Friday
Illumination Walk with Santa and opening of Gum Drop Square

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 6pm
The illumination walk begins at 6pm at the Spilman-Mosby House (173 Main St.);
Gum Drop Square is open 7pm-9pm
Experience with us the splendor and the tradition of Christmas in Old Town Warrenton.
The crown jewel of Christmas is the award winning GumDrop Square and Santa’s
Secret Shop. Stroll down Main Street each Friday night in December enjoying carolers,
orchestras, choirs, merchant open houses, a live nativity, food trolleys with hot cocoa
and fresh roasted chestnuts and horse drawn hayrides. Come and experience
Christmas in true Old Town fashion. Festivities begin Friday, December 4th at 6pm
with the Illumination Walk from the Mosby Museum to GumDrop Square, the arrival
of Santa, the lighting of Old Town and the opening of GumDrop Square, a top 20
event in the Southeast. For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit
www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

December 4 | Saturday
Christmas in Parade in Old Town Warrenton

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 10am
Enjoy this old-fashioned Christmas parade down Main Street in Old Town Warrenton.
The parade starts at 5th & Main Streets and proceeds towards the Courthouse.
Afterwards, enjoy Gumdrop Square and the shops and restaurants on this quaint Main Street. This is a free event!
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

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Marshall Holiday Celebration

Main Street in Marshall..... 8am - 3pm
Bring the family out to enjoy this traditional, small-town Christmas Celebration.
Breakfast with Santa from 8am - 11:30am; a parade down Main Street beginning at
1pm; and a Holiday Bazaar from 8am - 3pm.
For more information call (540) 347-2047.

December 5 | Sunday
GumDrop Square in Old Town Warrenton

John Barton Payne Building, Old Town Warrenton..... 1pm - 3pm
2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
A live nativity scene and food drive will also be held.
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

December 6 | Sunday
Christmas on the Farm - Archwood Green Barns

Archwood Green Barns, The Plains ..... 10am - 4pm
4557 Olde Tavern Road, The Plains
Shop for fresh homemade and locally produced foods and gifts. A great place to shop
during the Christmas season. Visit with Santa on Sunday from Noon - 2pm.
For more information call (540) 253-5289 or (703) 754-0602.

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9th annual Living Christmas Tree

Warrenton United Methodist Church......
341 Church Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
Thursday and Friday, at 7:30pm;
Saturday and Sunday, at 4pm & 7pm
Celebrate the Christmas season and enjoy holiday music sung by this
Living Christmas Tree. Tickets required. $
For more information call (540) 347-1367.

December 10 | Friday
Christmas in Old Town and GumDrop Square

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 6pm-9pm
Join us in Old Town for a charming celebration of the holidays!
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
There's much more for the family to enjoy including horse drawn hayrides,
refreshments, a live nativity, and holiday music sung by local chorales.
Main Street shops will stay open late!
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

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Bealeton Christmas Parade

Bealeton..... 12 Noon
Bring the family out to enjoy this traditional, small-town parade. The parade will be
emceed by Fauquier County Supervisor, Chester Stribling. The theme of the parade
will be Fauquier County’s 250th Anniversary. Leading the parade, of decorated floats,
cars, performers, businesses, walkers, scouts, schools, performers, equestrians and
children, will be the USA Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. The parade is sponsored by
the Southern Fauquier Business Owners Association. The Bealeton Library will have an
open house with refreshments and the awards ceremony after the parade. For additional
information, call (540) 439-9301.

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Holiday Celebration in The Plains

Shops on Main Street, The Plains...... 5pm - 8pm
Join us for holiday festivities in The Plains. Main Street Shops will hold open houses
with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine & cheese, hot cocoa, cider, sweets & treats!
Holiday carolers will roam, and a tree lighting ceremony will be held at 6pm.
Other special events will include a Christmas "Bizarre", Art-to-Wear Show,
"Name that Horse" Contest, a Twelve Days of Christmas Game, prizes, gift cards,
sales and giveaways! For dinner, check out The Railstop Restaurant, Girasole,
or Forlano's Market, all located right in town. 
For more information call (540) 253-9797 or visit www.theplainsvirginia.com.

December 11 & 12 | Saturday & Sunday
GumDrop Square in Old Town Warrenton

John Barton Payne Building, Old Town Warrenton..... 1pm - 3pm
2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
A live nativity scene and food drive will also be held.
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

December 11 & 12 | Saturday & Sunday
Holiday Open House at Alpaca Full Moon Farm

Alpaca Full Moon Farm, Marshall....... 10am - 6pm
9247 Ramey Road, Marshall, VA 20115
Celebrate the festivity of the holidays with us!  The house (and possibly the barn!) will be
decorated in style.  Enjoy cookies, warm cider and sumptuous holiday treats.  Purchases
from the Full Moon Shop will be bagged, be-ribboned and tagged for easy gift-giving. 
Delight in the holiday spirit of our home and give treasured gifts of alpaca!  We look
forward to your visit! For more information call (540) 364-4720, or visit
www.alpacafullmoon.com.

December 17 | Friday
Christmas in Old Town and GumDrop Square

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 6pm-9pm
Join us in Old Town for a charming celebration of the holidays!
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
There's much more for the family to enjoy including horse drawn hayrides,
refreshments, a live nativity, the Warrenton Ballet, Hand Bell Choirs, and holiday
music sung by local chorales. Main Street shops will stay open late!
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

December 19 & 20 | Saturday & Sunday
GumDrop Square in Old Town Warrenton

John Barton Payne Building, Old Town Warrenton..... 1pm - 3pm
2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
A live nativity scene and food drive will also be held.
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

Pearmund Cellars, Broad Run..... 11am - 6pm
6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run, VA
We are pulling down the library wines for you to enjoy.  Each weekend until the end
of December we will be selling these wines.  It is first come, first serve.
For more information, call (540) 347-3475 or visit www.pearmundcellars.com.

December 31 | Friday
First Night in Old Town Warrenton

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 7pm - Midnight
First Night Performances: 7pm - 11:45pm
Grand Illumination at Old Courthouse: 11:45pm - Midnight
Families, friends and neighbors from all over Fauquier County and beyond welcome
in the New Year with a community celebration of the arts for people of all ages.
First Night Warrenton will host over 50 wonderful performances at more than 10 indoor
locations in downtown Warrenton, all within walking distance of one another. Come and
enjoy jazz, classical music, puppet shows, bluegrass, folk music, magicians and much
more! First Night concludes at midnight with a traditional Grand Illumination gathering on
the Old Courthouse green. Everyone will receive a candle, pass the flame to their
neighbor and sing in the New Year as the old courthouse bell rings the last twelve
chimes to midnight.
First Night Warrenton is a family oriented, alcohol-free celebration with entertainment
coordinated by the Bluemont Concert Series. Performances are held in boardrooms,
lobbies, courtrooms, church sanctuaries, parish halls and other locations. Old Town
Warrenton provides an ideal setting with its historic charm, convenient parking and many
fine restaurants.
Admission: New Family Rate of $25 includes parents and children; or $8 per person;
$6 Seniors; $3 Children 3-12; under 3 free
Advanced Buttons on sale now at The Fauquier Bank (all locations),
Fauquier Hospital Gift Shop, G Whillikers Toys & Books, Warrenton Visitors Center
For more information call Bluemont at (540) 341-0988 or visit www.bluemont.org.