Upcoming Annual Events

 

 

Illumination Parade & Opening
of Gum Drop Square

Old Town Warrenton
December 5

Christmas in Old Town
& Gum Drop Square

Every Friday evening in December

Gum Drop Square
Every Saturday & Sunday in December

Christmas Parade in Old Town
December 6

Christmas Parade in Marshall
December 6

Christmas Parade in Bealeton
December 13

First Night in Old Town Warrenton
December 31



 
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December 5 | Friday
Illumination Walk and opening of Gum Drop Square

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton.....
The illumination walk begins at 6pm at the Spilman-Mosby House (173 Main St.);
Gum Drop Square is open 7pm-9pm
Join us in Old Town for the charming Illumination walk and arrival of Santa!
The walk starts at the Mosby Museum (173 Main Street) and proceeds down Main
Street to Gum Drop Square in the John Barton Payne building. 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, String Orchestra, a puppet show,
and music provided by several local chorales.
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

 

   

December 6 | Saturday
Christmas in Old Town Warrenton
5k Run - Parade - GumDrop Square

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton.....
5k Run 8:30am; Parade 10am; Gum Drop 11am

For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

  • The Jingle Bell 5k Family Fun Run/Walk at the Warrenton Branch Greenway
    (at the cul-de-sac of 4th Street) behind Claire's at the Depot. Registration begins
    at 7:30am, walk/run begins at 8:30am. Proceeds benefit Verdun Adventure Bound.
    Cost: $25 to register the day of race
  • Main Street Christmas Parade at 10am beginning at 5th and Main
  • GumDrop Square is open 11am - 2pm in the John Barton Payne building.
    Here you'll find Santa and his elves
  • A live nativity, Christmas music, a food drive and more.

 

 

December 6 | Saturday
Marshall Christmas Parade

Main Street in Marshall..... 12 Noon
Bring the family out to enjoy this traditional, small-town parade.
For more information call (540) 364-1796.

 

 

December 6 & 7 | Saturday & Sunday
Country Christmas at Sky Meadows

Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane..... 11am - 5pm
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the holiday season in the peaceful
countryside. Join us as we clebrate a traditional country Christmas with holiday music,
craft demonstrations, and Old Saint Nick. The historic Mount Bleak House is decorated
for the season, and unique made-in-Virginia gifts will be on sale inside and out,
including fresh scented wreaths, Yule Logs and greenery from Crooked Run Orchard;
homemade jams, jellies, honey, mulling spices, apple butter, peanuts, soup and bread
mixes, Christmas ornaments and Virginia cookbooks from Middleburg Creamery and
Country Store; handcrafted Teddy Bears, scarves, gloves, and more non-allergenic
woven goods from Alpaca Full Moon Farm; freshly-cut and potted Christmas trees
from Ashcroft Farm.
Special Musical Performances in the Mount Bleak Parlor.
For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov.

 

 

December 6 & 7 | Saturday & Sunday
Alpaca Full Moon Farm - Holiday Open House

Alpaca Full Moon Farm, Marshall...... Noon - 6pm
9247 Ramey Road, Marshall
Take delight in the arrival of our last cria - due to arrive in late November! And enjoy
a fun, friendly and festive start to shopping for presents or compiling your own holiday
wish list! The house will be decorated, the fireplaces roaring, cider and treats will be
served...and do your holiday shopping with us and get your presents decoratively
bagged, be-ribboned and tagged for immediate gift giving. Believe me, it beats the
crazed rush at the malls!
For more information call (540) 364-4720, or visit www.alpacafullmoon.com.

 

December 7 | 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 12 | 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.

 

 

December 13 & 14 | 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 13 & 14 | Saturday & Sunday
Alpaca Full Moon Farm - Holiday Open House

Alpaca Full Moon Farm, Marshall...... Noon - 6pm
9247 Ramey Road, Marshall
Take delight in the arrival of our last cria - due to arrive in late November! And enjoy
a fun, friendly and festive start to shopping for presents or compiling your own holiday
wish list! The house will be decorated, the fireplaces roaring, cider and treats will be
served...and do your holiday shopping with us and get your presents decoratively
bagged, be-ribboned and tagged for immediate gift giving. Believe me, it beats the
crazed rush at the malls!
For more information call (540) 364-4720, or visit www.alpacafullmoon.com.

 

 

December 13 | Saturday
Bealeton Christmas Parade

Bealeton..... 12 Noon
Bring the family out to enjoy this traditional, small-town parade.
For more information call (540) 439-9301.

 

 

December 19 | 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 20 | Saturday
Alpaca Full Moon Farm - Holiday Open House

Alpaca Full Moon Farm, Marshall...... Noon - 6pm
9247 Ramey Road, Marshall
Take delight in the arrival of our last cria - due to arrive in late November! And enjoy
a fun, friendly and festive start to shopping for presents or compiling your own holiday
wish list! The house will be decorated, the fireplaces roaring, cider and treats will be
served...and do your holiday shopping with us and get your presents decoratively
bagged, be-ribboned and tagged for immediate gift giving. Believe me, it beats the
crazed rush at the malls!
For more information call (540) 364-4720, or visit www.alpacafullmoon.com.

 

 

December 20 & 21 | 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 31 | Monday
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: $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. Whillickers Toys & Books, Warrenton Visitors Center

For more information call (540) 341-0988 or (703) 777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org.

 

 
 
           

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