Weekends in May | Friday - Sunday
Ice Cream Weekends at Cows-N-Corn farm

Cows-N-Corn.....
5225 Catlett Road (Route 28), Midland, VA 22728
Weekends in May, enjoy hand-dipped ice cream in 11 creamy flavors.
Visit the animals, let the kids play, relax under the tents or just soak up the
spring sun. Happy Spring from The Leonard Family!
For more information, call (540) 439-4806, or visit www.cows-n-corn.com.

May 1 | Saturday
Virginia Gold Cup

Great Meadow, The Plains..... Gates open at 10am, first race starts 1pm
The Virginia Gold Cup is a grand spring tradition as welll as a fixture on the
social calendar. Run in Fauquier County since 1922 and attended by over 45,000
spectators, this race is one of the largest and most popular sporting events in the
greater Washington metropolitan area. Race day features seven hurdle and timber
horses races, Jack Russell Terrier races, tent, tailgate and hat contest, a parachute
demonstration, and over 30 vendor booths for shopping. $
For ticket sales call (800) 69-RACES or (540) 347-1215 or purchase online.
For more information call (540) 347-2612 or visit the www.vagoldcup.com.

May 1 | Saturday
Three Fox Vineyards Benefit for Haiti Earthquake Relief,
and Blessing of the Vines

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane..... 11am - 5pm
10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA
This event will benefit Operation Starfish Haiti Earthquake Relief and will feature Chef Roland
Mesnier, former White House Pastry Chef, noted author, and popular speaker.  Chef Roland
will present desserts popular with First Families and autograph his renowned cookbook,
All The Presidents’ Pastries, and present an illustrated talk about his 25 years of service
in the White House kitchen. Rev. Richard Martin, founder of Operation Starfish, and Jim
McDaniel, representing Food For The Poor, Inc., will also be on hand.
At approximately 3pm Rev. Martin will officiate at the “Blessing of the Vines,” an annual
event that begins the prime growing season for the grapes. A portion of the proceeds from
the cookbook and wine sales will go to Operation Starfish to support the work of Food For
The Poor, Inc. in Haiti. Food For The Poor is providing food, medical care, shelter and
reconstruction assistance to earthquake victims. For more information call (540) 364-6073,
or visit www.threefoxvineyards.com.

May 1 | Saturday
Steve Hudson on Guitar at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... 1pm - 5pm (Winery is open 11am - 6pm)
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Singer-Guitarist-Pianist-Oddball Steve Hudson...A Daffy Collection Of Musical
Comedy Pieces. Hudson Is A Sort Of Counter-Culture Victor Borge. He Skewers Everything
From Elvis To "Chopsticks" With Passing Shots At Health Insurance And Carpenter Bees.
At The Moment, Steve Hudson Doesn't Get No Respect; But Just Wait. ---Harry Sumrall,
The Washington Post. For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit
www.barreloakwinery.com.

May 1 | Saturday
Sunset in the Vineyard, at Fox Meadow Winery

Fox Meadow Winery..... 4pm - 8pm; (Winery is open 11am - 8pm)
3310 Freezeland Rd., Linden, VA 22642
On the first Saturday of the month we stay open until 8pm(weather permitting) to
enjoy music, a peaceful evening and to watch the sun set over the vineyard.
Glen Caluda will be providing classical guitar entertainment from 4-7pm.
For more information call (540) 636-6777, or visit www.foxmeadowwinery.com.

May 1 | Saturday
Fun at Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park......
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144

Civil War Encampment... 10am - 5pm
Get a glimpse into the daily life of a Confederate infantryman and cavalryman at the
10th VA Encampment.  Interact with the soldiers as they re-enact a recruitment drive and
enlistment ceremony, perform unit drills, and demonstrate signal flags and weapons usage.

Wildlife of Virginia... 3:30pm - 5pm
Join a naturalist from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center to meet some live wildlife up close.
Find out what their needs are and what makes them so special.  Look at fur, skulls and
skeletons of wildlife that live in and around Sky Meadows. Fee:  $2/person

For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit the website.

May 2 | Sunday
Fun at Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park......
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144

Civil War Encampment... 10am - 5pm
Get a glimpse into the daily life of a Confederate infantryman and cavalryman at the
10th VA Encampment.  Interact with the soldiers as they re-enact a recruitment drive and
enlistment ceremony, perform unit drills, and demonstrate signal flags and weapons usage.

Music in the Park... 1pm - 4pm
Enjoy a picnic in the park as you listen to local musicians play a variety of music
reflecting the traditions and history of this area.

For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit the website.

Starting May 2 thru October 24  |  Every Sunday at 2:30pm
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.

May 6 | Thursday
Lunafest

Warrenton Boys & Girls Club..... 7pm - 10pm
169 Keith Street, Warrenton, VA
Luna fest is a program of ten short films all by, for, and about women. 
Films celebrate the unique, touching and inspirational roles of women in our local,
national and international communities.  100% if all LUNAFEST proceeds are donated to
charity.  Net Proceeds of LUNAFEST will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and Boys and Girls
Clubs of Fauquier. For more information call (540) 207-3607, or visit www.lunafest.org.

May 6 | Thursday
Girls Night Out at Pearmund Cellars

Pearmund Cellars..... 6pm - 8pm
6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run, VA 20137
Bring your female cousins, neighbors, colleagues, choir members, workout partners,
book club friends, sisters, mother, mother-in-law, grandmothers, aunts, and other
best friends to Pearmund Cellars for Girls' Night Out.
This ladies-only evening will have a special guest offering a pampering service that ladies
will love. If you plan to bring more than six friends, create your own Evite, then let us know
how many guests will be arriving. Order limousine service if you would like to ride in style.
For more information call (540) 347-3475, or visit www.pearmundcellars.com.

May 7 | Friday
First Friday in Old Town Warrenton

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 6pm - 9pm
Come and celebrate First Fridays! Stroll Historic Main Street Warrenton beginning in May,
the First Friday night of each month. Main Street will be closed to traffic while shops remain
open late with open houses and specials. There will be music, artists, entertainment for the
children and dinner specials at our award winning restaurants. Main Street will be bustling
with shoppers, diners and fun. Each month will offer something different for all ages.
Plein Air Art, come join the fun. Farmer's Market, cooking demonstrations, floral
demonstrations, sidewalk art for the children, live bands, the fun is endless!
A sure not to miss for the summer! Scroll down form more information on each month.
partnershipforwarrenton.org

May 7 - 9 | Friday - Sunday
Piedmont Regional Art Show and Sale

Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains.....
Friday's Gala, 6:30pm; Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, Noon - 3pm
6507 Main Street, The Plains, VA 20198
Calling all art lovers, artists and firends of Grace Church! We kick off the event with
our Gala Friday evening. Here you can meet the artists, greet our esteemed judges,
and enjoy marvelous food, stirring art and fine company. The display and sale will
continue on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information call (540) 253-5177 or visit the www.gracechurch.net.

May 7 | Friday
Bryon McShea on Guitar at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... 6pm - 9pm (winery open 11am - 9pm)
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Bryon McShea is a new guitar talent from South Riding, Virginia. He covers the likes of
Steve Miller Band, Neil Young, Foo Fighters, Guns N' Roses, Grateful Dead, John Jennings,
Bruce Springsteen, and also classical pieces from Andrew York and Roger Hudson.
For more information call (540) 364-6402 or visit the www.barreloakwinery.com.

May 7 | Friday
Fridays After Five, at Delaplane Cellars

Delaplane Cellars..... 5pm - 7pm; (Winery is open 11am - 7pm)
2187 Winchester Road (Route 17), Delaplane, VA 20144
Every Friday join us on the terrace or in the tasting room overlooking the historic
Crooked Run Valley with music, your favorite Delaplane Cellars wine and light fare
from local farmers. For more information call (540) 592-7210, or visit
www.delaplanecellars.com.

May 7 | Friday
Friday Night Flights & Live Music, at Poplar Springs

Poplar Springs Inn & Spa..... 6pm - 8pm
9245 Rogues Road, Casanova
Every Friday join us in the lounge or on the garden terrace (weather pending) for live
performances from amazing local musicians.  No fee to attend. Dress is casual. 
Open to the public.  Sample feature wine flights and delight in the light fare menu!
For more information, call (540) 788-4600, e-mail: thespa@poplarspringsinn.com,
or visit www.poplarspringsinn.com.

May 8 & 9 | Saturday & Sunday
May Days Festival at Cows-N-Corn Farm

Cows-N-Corn.....
5225 Catlett Road (Route 28), Midland, VA 22728
Our May Days Festival with a special Mother’s Day surprise on May 9th and 10th
Treat mom to a relaxing spring day down on the farm with ice cream, tours and fun!
Make a dirt baby for mom to grow a pretty surprise! 
Admission is $7 per person, Moms are Free!
For more information, call (540) 439-4806, or visit www.cows-n-corn.com.

May 8 | Saturday
Fauquier High School Spring Plant Sale and Local Ag Day

Fauquier High School..... 9am - 3pm
705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186
Join us on Saturday at the FHS Horticulture Annex, behind the school.
Vegetable starters and decorative Annuals and Perennials will be for sale. Also enjoy
Local Ag Day, with guest speakers and agriculture equipment displays.
For more information, call ( 540) 428-2160, or e-mail: shilleary@fcps1.org.

May 8 | Saturday
Live Jazz at Live An Artful Life

Live An Artful Life Gallery.....4pm - 7pm
6474 Main Street, The Plains, VA
Join us for some seriously good jazz at our birthday party on May 8th from 4 – 7 PM. 
We’re celebrating our first birthday and we want you to join us.  We have a great Jazz quartet
lined up (Gary Lutzker, John Thomason, Bhagwan Khalsa and Shane Chalke) that you
won’t want to miss.  There will be door prizes, wine by Three Fox Vineyards and of course,
a birthday cake! For more information, call ( 540) 253-9797, or visit
www.LiveAnArtfulLife.com/events.

May 8 | Saturday
A Paws for the Cause Benefit: Susan G. Komen 3 day Walk for Breast Cancer
Awareness, at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... 6pm - 9pm (Winery is open 11am - 9pm)
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Please join us for an Evening of Great Wine and Music for a great cause. Local mom,
Maureen Proulx, is organizing this fundraiser in memory of her Nana Francis Patten.
100% of all monies raised will go directly to her team "Blista Sistas" for the Washington, DC
Three Day Walk in October. There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door and there will
be a marvelous silent auction. Music will be provided by the beautiful and talented
Danni Rosner: http://dannirosner.com. We hope that you will join us!
For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit www.barreloakwinery.com.

May 8 | Saturday
Local Sixfortyseven Back at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... Noon - 6pm (Winery is open 11am - 6pm)
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Our friends Derek and Amanda will bring their stainless steel kitchen of love to
BOW to serve the finest locally sourced organic fare. This is one day to NOT
bring your picnics! For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit
www.barreloakwinery.com.

May 8 | Saturday
Fun at Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park......
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144

Quilt Making... 1pm - 4pm
For children and their parents. Join volunteers from the Fauquier County Quilters to see
how quilts are made. And make a lovely card combining quilt designs, fabric, and paper
to give to Mom for Mother's Day.

Primitive Camping: What you need and how to use it... 2pm - 4pm
Welcome to the great outdoors and camping basics. This workshop will teach you what
you need; from tent to kitchen. You will learn how to set-up a campsite using proper
Leave-No-Trace skills, and how to pitch a tent. Food storage and wildlife safety will
also be covered. Fee: $5/person; $10/family

Astronomy for Everyone... 8pm - 10:30pm
Find out about U.S. space research, take a sky tour, and look for deep space objects
through large telescopes.  This program is offered in partnership with the NASA Jet
Propulsion Lab, the Albert Einstein Planetarium, and the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. 
If the sky is cloudy, only the NASA/JPL program will be presented and the park gates will
close at 9:00 PM.  Bring your children ½ hour early for a special “Junior Astronomer” activity. 
Parking:  $5/vehicle.

For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit the website.

May 8 | Saturday
Mother's Day Wine Maker Dinner at Pearmund Cellars

Pearmund Cellars..... 6:30pm
6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run, VA 20137
Join us for a delicious meal paired with Pearmund Cellar wines. Visit the website for details.
Cost: $99 per person
For more information call (540) 347-3475, or visit www.pearmundcellars.com.

May 8 & 9 | Saturday & Sunday
Mother's Day Weekend at Molon Lave Vineyards

Molon Lave Vineyard..... 11am - 6pm
10075 Lees Mill Road, Warrenton, VA 20186
Bring the special mother in your life to the winery this weekend! Relax on the patio
and pavilion, enjoying music and delicious complimentary appetizers! We are offering
our wines at a 10% discount all weekend and all moms will receive a Molon Lave
wineglass to take home! We will also have a special collection of hand-made jewelry
available! It's going to be a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you!!!
For more information, call (540) 439-5460, or visit www.molonlavevineyards.com.

May 8 & 9 | Saturday & Sunday
Mother's Day Weekend at Delaplane Cellars

Delaplane Cellars..... 11am - 5pm
2187 Winchester Road (Route 17), Delaplane, VA 20144
Bring your first love, your Mom, the woman who loves you like only a mom can, to Delaplane
Cellars were she will enjoy a free reserve tasting and with the purchase of a bottle of wine,
receive a souvenir Delaplane Cellars crystal wine glass. How will we know Mom's your Mom?
Wallet photo of you and if Mom forgets the photo, her favorite story of you! Blushing Allowed.
For more information call (540) 592-7210, or visit www.delaplanecellars.com.

May 8 & 9 | Saturday & Sunday
Mother's Day Weekend at Philip Carter Winery

Philip Carter Winery..... 11am - 6pm
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA 22639
Celebrate Mother's Day at Philip Carter Winery. Enjoy a glass of award-winning wines
and delicious international cheeses for $10 a person!
For more information, call (540) 364-1203, or visit www.pcwinery.com.

May 9 | Sunday
Mother's Day at Three Fox Vineyards

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane..... 11am - 5pm
10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA
All Mothers enjoy special discounts on this day!
For more information call (540) 364-6073, or visit www.threefoxvineyards.com.

May 9 | Sunday
Mothers' Day at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... 11am - 6pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Bring your Mom into BOW to show her how much you really love her. We will have the
Chocolate Fountain up and running with cookies, marshmallows, graham crackers,
potato chips, and all sorts of fun treats to smother in chocolate. Mom's get a 10% discount
off of all their wine purchases! For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit
www.barreloakwinery.com.

May 9 | Sunday
Mother's Day Wine and Chocolate Pairing, at Chateau O'Brien Winery

Chateau O’Brien at Northpoint Winery & Vineyard..... 11am - 5pm
3238 Rail Stop Road, Markham
All moms will receive a free wine tasting and a rose this day.
For more information call (540) 364-6441 or visit www.chateauobrien.com.

May 9 | Saturday
Mother's Day at Fox Meadow Winery

Fox Meadow Winery..... 11am - 6pm
3310 Freezeland Rd., Linden, VA 22642
We will be providing mothers who do a wine tasting with a a special gift.
For more information call (540) 636-6777, or visit www.foxmeadowwinery.com.

May 9 | Saturday
Poor Ellen Smith at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... 1pm - 5pm (Winery is open 11am - 6pm)
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Poor Ellen Smith is a brand new acoustic duo in the DC area. Armin Hadamer and Steve Galbraith take a faithful yet uniquely fresh approach to traditional American music. Their singing and high-powered guitar picking conjures up musical worlds reaching from Doc Watson all the way to Jerry Garcia. Add top-quality songwriting, pioneering arrangements, and the occasional friends sitting in with them and you've got the Poor Ellen Smith experience.
For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit www.barreloakwinery.com.
www.poorellensmith.com

May 14 | Friday
River Horseback Ride, at The Marriott Ranch

Marriott Ranch..... 10am
5305 Marriott Ranch, Hume, VA
Saddle up for a horseback adventure as your guide takes you on a scenic ride along the
river that winds through our 4,200 acres of rolling property. Rides are 2.5 hours and begin
at 10am. For the experienced rider. For reservations or more information,
call (540) 364-2627, e-mail: kmoss@marriottranch.com, or visit www.marriottranch.com.

May 14 | Friday
Fridays After Five, at Delaplane Cellars

Delaplane Cellars..... 5pm - 7pm; (Winery is open 11am - 7pm)
2187 Winchester Road (Route 17), Delaplane, VA 20144
Every Friday join us on the terrace or in the tasting room overlooking the historic
Crooked Run Valley with music, your favorite Delaplane Cellars wine and light fare
from local farmers. For more information call (540) 592-7210, or visit
www.delaplanecellars.com.

May 14 | Friday
“TGISunsets” on the Patio, at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... 6pm - 9pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Come find joy, great wine, community, and great sunsets every Friday evening through
the fall! Vineyard walks and historic and beautiful sunset vistas from our stone patio:
more relaxation than you can shake a stick at!  Bring your family, friends and dogs
(on leashes) and enjoy your own picnic dinner if you wish.
For more information call (540) 364-6402 or visit the www.barreloakwinery.com.

May 14 | Friday
Friday Night Flights & Live Music, at Poplar Springs

Poplar Springs Inn & Spa..... 6pm - 8pm
9245 Rogues Road, Casanova
Every Friday join us in the lounge or on the garden terrace (weather pending) for live
performances from amazing local musicians.  No fee to attend. Dress is casual. 
Open to the public.  Sample feature wine flights and delight in the light fare menu!
For more information, call (540) 788-4600, e-mail: thespa@poplarspringsinn.com,
or visit www.poplarspringsinn.com.

May 14 - 16 | Friday - Sunday
The Fantasticks - Fauquier Community Theatre

Fauquier Community Theatre......
4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187
The timeless story of a boy and a girl who fall in love over a garden wall that their fathers
have constructed to keep them apart. The truth is, knowing the contrary nature of children,
the two old men created the wall, as well as a phony feud between the two families, to make
them fall in love. Fantasticks signature songs “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain”
evoke the agony and rapture of being young, full of dreams, and giddy with love. Once they’re
brought together through some wild theatrical hi-jinks cooked up by their fathers and a
mysterious traveling stranger, the young couple discovers their once-dizzying passion has
suddenly become domestic and dull. Craving the old romance and adventure, they both have
to do some time in the sobering “real world” before they discover that the greatest adventure
and truest love is always found in the arms of the one you love at home.
Cost: Adults, $17; Seniors/Students, $15. For more information, call (540) 788-4600,
or visit www.fcstage.org.

May 15 | Saturday
Annual Old Town Warrenton Spring Festival

Main Street, Old Town Warrenton..... 9am - 4pm
This extra large craft show closes Main Street and spills onto side streets
with food, live music and entertainment, petting zoo and children's activities.
A Southeast Tourism Top 20 Event every year it has been nominated.
For more information call (540) 347-4414.

May 15 | Saturday
Naked Mountain Vineyard Winemaker's Dinner

Naked Mountain Winery..... 6:30pm
2747 Leeds Manor Road, Markham, VA 22643
Join us for an evening of delicious food, wine, and fun entertainment.
Cost: $85 per person all inclusive
Please call ahead to make reservations as seating is limited! For reservations or more
information, call (540) 364-1609, or visit nakedmtnwinery.com.

May 15 | Saturday
Sunset Saturdays, at Delaplane Cellars

Delaplane Cellars..... 5pm - 9pm; (Winery is open 11am - 7pm)
2187 Winchester Road (Route 17), Delaplane, VA 20144
Join us for live music, great wine and panoramic sunsets over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
For more information call (540) 592-7210, or visit www.delaplanecellars.com.

May 15 | Saturday
Fun at Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park......
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144

Fantastic Forests... 1pm - 3pm
Join Fauquier County Forester Joe Rossetti to learn about the forest ecosystem
and why it is so important to our health.

Life on the Farm... 1pm - 4pm
Watch as history comes to life and join volunteers in historic attire as they plant the
19th Century garden with herbs and veggies, cook, white wash the fence and clean
the horse-tack.

For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit the website.

May 15 | Saturday
Naked Mountain Vineyard Winemaker's Dinner

Naked Mountain Winery..... 6:30pm
2747 Leeds Manor Road, Markham, VA 22643
Join us for an evening of delicious food, wine, and fun entertainment.
Cost: $85 per person all inclusive. Please call ahead to make reservations
as seating is limited! For reservations or more information, call (540) 364-1609,
or visit nakedmtnwinery.com.

May 15 | Saturday
VIP Budbreak Picnic on Member's Hill at Philip Carter Winery

Philip Carter Winery..... 11am - 6pm
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA 22639
For VIP Club Members only- enjoy a tented hilltop setting, delicious Virginia BBQ
and the exclusive pre-release of our new flagship red wine-Cleve!
For more information, call (540) 364-1203, or visit www.pcwinery.com.

May 15 | Saturday
Astronomy Viewing and Late Night Fishing, at Crockett Park

C.M. Crockett Park, Midland..... 7pm - 11pm
10066 Rogues Road, Midland, VA
For all ages! Look at the stars in a different way. Enjoy the night sky up close
and learn about the stars, constellations and more.
Don't forget your fishing poles! After you've finished gazing at the stars, we'll be fishing
on this night too! A great night of family fun!
For more information call (540) 788-4867.

May 15 | Saturday
Team America Rocketry - National Finals

Great Meadow, The Plains..... 7am - 6pm
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA
The event is open to the public and there is no charge for admission. Dress for the
day is casual. The 1st round of student rocket launches begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues
every hour until 1:30 p.m. The top 20 teams will launch again at 3:00 p.m. to determine the
winners. Food Vendors will be available throughout the day. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. there
will be a demonstration of large, high-powered rockets by the National Association of Rocketry.
Team award ceremony will occur from 5:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. Visit www.rocketcontest.org
for more information.

May 16 | Sunday
Early Morning Fishing at Crockett Park

C.M. Crockett Park, Midland..... 5am - 7am
10066 Rogues Road, Midland, VA
For all ages! Join us bright and early this Spring morning for some fishing fun!
For more information call (540) 788-4867.

May 16 | Sunday
Fun at Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park......
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144

Flutter By, Butterfly... 1pm - 3pm
Look for butterflies with volunteer naturalist Mary & Scott.  Enjoy the brilliance and variety
of Sky Meadows’ butterflies.  Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. (2 miles) Fee: $2/person

Music in the Park... 1pm - 4pm
Enjoy a picnic in the park as you listen to local musicians play a variety of music
reflecting the traditions and history of this area.

Naturalist Stroll... 4pm - 6pm
Take a casual stroll through the park with volunteer naturalist Mary & Scott. Enjoy the
park for it’s natural beauty as you look for signs of native plants and wildlife. Bring your
guides and see what you can find. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Fee: $2/person

For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit the website.

May 16 | Sunday
A Paws for the Cause Activity: Puppy Pre-adoption with Lost Dog & Lost Cat
Rescue Foundation, at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... 1pm - 5pm; (Winery is open 11am - 6pm)
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144
Puppy preadoption at BOW! Bring the kids, this is one of our most popular activities!
We have a new litter of puppies. The last adoption is where we found our sweet little
Peanut! Do good, fall in love, and make a friend for life! For more information call
(540) 364-6402, or visit www.barreloakwinery.com.

May 16 | Sunday
Local Sixfortyseven: Locally sourced farm-direct organic catered food,
at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... Noon - 6pm (Winery is open 11am - 6pm)
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144
We've gotten a green light from the county's reps so from 12-6pm we'll have our good friends
Derek and Amanda of Local 647 catering delicious and healthy-farm direct meals out of their
catering cart on the BOW lawns. Be transported to the old world as you nosh on extraordinary
and affordable treats! For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit
www.barreloakwinery.com.

May 16 | Sunday
Artist's Wine and Cheese Reception - Sarah Thibodeaux - at Philip Carter Winery

Philip Carter Winery..... 2pm - 5pm (Winery open 11am - 6pm)
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA 22639
Artist Sarah Thibodeaux will have her fantastic work on display, accompanied by light fare,
and our wonderful wines! For more information, call (540) 364-1203, or visit www.pcwinery.com.

May 16 | Sunday
Heritage Lecture Series - Overview of the U.S. Constitution

The John Barton Payne Building....... 3pm
2 Waterloo Street, at Courthouse Square off Main Street in Warrenton
Speaker: Claude Dunn, Founder of Faith & Freedom Ministries
For a list of scheduled lectures download the brochure.
For additional information, call (540) 347-8750.

May 20 | Thursday
Mountain Horseback Ride, at The Marriott Ranch

Marriott Ranch..... 10am
5305 Marriott Ranch, Hume, VA
Saddle up for a horseback adventure as your guide takes you on a scenic ride our
4,200 acres of rolling property. Rides are 2.5 hours and begin at 10am.
For the experienced rider. Cost: $79 p/person. For reservations or more information,
call (540) 364-2627, e-mail: kmoss@marriottranch.com, or visit www.marriottranch.com.

May 20 | Thursday
Girls Night Out at Pearmund Cellars

Pearmund Cellars..... 6pm - 8pm
6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run, VA 20137
Bring your female cousins, neighbors, colleagues, choir members, workout partners,
book club friends, sisters, mother, mother-in-law, grandmothers, aunts, and other
best friends to Pearmund Cellars for Girls' Night Out.
This ladies-only evening will have a special guest offering a pampering service that ladies
will love. If you plan to bring more than six friends, create your own Evite, then let us know
how many guests will be arriving. Order limousine service if you would like to ride in style.
For more information call (540) 347-3475, or visit www.pearmundcellars.com.

May 20 | Thursday
Warrenton Green Drinks

Cobbler Mountain Cellars..... 6pm - 8pm
6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run, VA 20137
Jeff, Laura, Daniel & Olivia Louden invite you to their farm on Big Cobbler Mountain in Delaplane,
Virginia. A "New Farm with an Old History" their home, farm & vineyard called Cobbler Mountain
Cellars is a work in progress. Hear the story about a farm saved for the next generation.
Guest speakers on green building practices, Owner & President Joel Barkman and Designer
Anthony Palladino will share information specific to the house as well as general construction
guidelines. Sample local wines from neighboring friends and mentor Miracle Valley Vineyard
also of Delaplane. Joe & Mary Ann Cunningham will share tastings and special GREEN prices
on glasses and gift bottles to take home. We will taste samples of Pablo's Great Harvest Bakery
breads, offer GREEN discounts in the gift shop featuring fiber arts from neighbors & friends
Full Moon Alpacas, and send home a lucky Greenie with one of Laura's Wine Country Baskets
Visit www.FarmerGirls.net for more details. For directions to Cobbler Mountain Cellars, visit
http://www.greendrinks.org/VA/Warrenton.

May 21 - 23 | Friday - Sunday
The Fantasticks - Fauquier Community Theatre

Fauquier Community Theatre......
4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187
The timeless story of a boy and a girl who fall in love over a garden wall that their fathers
have constructed to keep them apart. The truth is, knowing the contrary nature of children,
the two old men created the wall, as well as a phony feud between the two families, to make
them fall in love. Fantasticks signature songs “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain”
evoke the agony and rapture of being young, full of dreams, and giddy with love. Once they’re
brought together through some wild theatrical hi-jinks cooked up by their fathers and a
mysterious traveling stranger, the young couple discovers their once-dizzying passion has
suddenly become domestic and dull. Craving the old romance and adventure, they both have
to do some time in the sobering “real world” before they discover that the greatest adventure
and truest love is always found in the arms of the one you love at home.
Cost: Adults, $17; Seniors/Students, $15. For more information, call (540) 788-4600,
or visit www.fcstage.org.

May 21 | Friday
Dinner Horseback Ride, at The Marriott Ranch

The Marriott Ranch….. 4pm
5305 Marriott Lane, Hume, VA 22639
Enjoy a ninety-minute scenic ride to our Western Town for a cowboy steak dinner with
all the fixin's and guitar entertainment. Rides leave barn at approximately 4pm, guests
are asked to arrive by 3:30pm. Cost: $99 per person.
For more information, call (540) 364-3741, e-mail: kmoss@marriottranch.com,
or visit www.marriottranch.com.

May 21 | Friday
Fridays After Five, at Delaplane Cellars

Delaplane Cellars..... 5pm - 7pm; (Winery is open 11am - 7pm)
2187 Winchester Road (Route 17), Delaplane, VA 20144
Every Friday join us on the terrace or in the tasting room overlooking the historic
Crooked Run Valley with music, your favorite Delaplane Cellars wine and light fare
from local farmers. For more information call (540) 592-7210, or visit
www.delaplanecellars.com.

May 21 | Friday
TGIF at Pearmund Cellars

Pearmund Cellars..... 6pm - 8pm
6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run, VA 20137
TGIF- Thank Goodness its Friday! Relax on the patio and enjoy the sunset, fireflies
and a great glass of wine. Pearmund Cellars will be open until 8pm. Bring your own
picnic, enjoy our snacks, or ask us about catering -- 24 hours notice for catering please.
For more information call (540) 347-3475, or visit www.pearmundcellars.com.

May 21 | Friday
Friday Night Flights & Live Music, at Poplar Springs

Poplar Springs Inn & Spa..... 6pm - 8pm
9245 Rogues Road, Casanova
Every Friday join us in the lounge or on the garden terrace (weather pending) for live
performances from amazing local musicians.  No fee to attend. Dress is casual. 
Open to the public.  Sample feature wine flights and delight in the light fare menu!
For more information, call (540) 788-4600, e-mail: thespa@poplarspringsinn.com,
or visit www.poplarspringsinn.com.

May 22 | Saturday
Nature Walk along Cedar Run

Meet at Warrenton Community Center...... 1pm - 3pm
430 East Shirley Avenue, Warernton, VA
Take a walk on the wild side of Warrenton with these outings along the Cedar Run
with County Forester Joseph Rossetti to guide the way. Learn to identify some of the trees
and plants that grow there, and how and why they grow where they do. These walks take
place along the scenic White’s Mill Trail, the newest addition to your county park system.
Please call by the Wednesday before to reserve a spot on the walk.
Call 540-347-6896 for more information. FREE

May 22 | Saturday
Hiking for Beginners: Planning Your Day Hikes, Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park...... 2pm - 4pm
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144
This workshop will teach you how to get started hiking including: what supplies you should
bring, what you should expect to see, and what gear beginner hikers may need; especially
hiking boots, socks and backpacks. You will be given a few common sense hiking safety
guidelines; things you need to know before you go very far beyond your local tree-lined hills.
Fee: $5/person; $10/family. For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit the website.

May 22 | Saturday
Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee Program

The Rector House, Atoka ...... 7:30pm
1416 Atoka Road, Marshall, VA 20115
The Mosby Heritage Area Association's Gray Ghost Interpretive Group will present one of its
popular, family-oriented Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee programs. In its sixth year, the program
features interpreters who tell the stories of those living during the Civil War in the Mosby
Heritage Area with emphasis on the exploits of Col. John S. Mosby and his Mosby's Rangers. 
Participants move by lantern light from venue to venue throughout the village of Atoka to hear
the stories of life in and around Rectors Crossroads in the 1860s. This is the second of four
offered this year.  The last two programs will be on August 7 and November 6. Advance
registration is not necessary.  Comfortable shoes are recommended. 
Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students.  For more information call 540-687-6681,
or visit the website www.mosbyheritagearea.org.

May 22 | Saturday
Cleve Dinner - A History of Virginia Wine at Philip Carter Winery

Philip Carter Winery..... 6pm - 9pm (Winery is open 11am - 6pm)
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA 22639
Experience a refined evening in wine country with a romantic journey through Virginia's
rich wine and culinary heritage. This country elegant event begins with delicious
hors d’oeuvres served in the Upper Tasting Room followed by a three-course wine dinner
in Cleve Hall catered by Classic Affairs Catering. Highlighting the evening will be the
pre-release of Cleve(tm), a full-bodied red Bordeaux, that is both complex and sophisticated.
$75 per person plus tax and service fee. Attendees will also enjoy a 15% discount on
all wine purchases that evening. This wine dinner will sell out, so make your reservations
today. For reservations, call (540) 364-1203 or email info@pcwinery.com,
or visit www.pcwinery.com.

May 22 & 23 | Saturday & Sunday
Spring Wine Festival at The Plains

Great Meadow Events Center..... 10am - 6pm
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA
Spring is here - and our two favorite pastimes are back - outdoor wine festivals
and polo! Enjoy both at this event in the gorgeous wine country setting of Great Meadow
Virginia, just west of Washington DC.  This event showcases Virginia's award-winning
farm wineries, along with gourmet cuisine prepared especially for pairing by the region's
top chefs, Virginia's Finest fancy foods, culinary and pairing seminars, tastings of
reserve artisan wines that are rarely brought out of the tasting room, and opening
night of Great Meadows Twilight Polo! Come out and enjoy Great Wine, Great Art,
Great Food & Great Polo at Great Meadow in The Plains!
For more information or to purchase tickets call (703) 823-1868, or visit www.winefestivalattheplains.com.

May 23 |  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.

May 23 | Sunday
Fun at Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park......
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144

Meet the Beekeepers... 1pm - 3pm
Enjoy learning the art of Apiculture (AKA Beekeeping).  Meet Doug & Ramona Morris
our local beekeepers.  This month find out if the Queen has been accepted and what
the life cycle of a worker bee is.  Also, learn how bees find pollen, nectar, and the way
home.  Begin to check for pests like varroa and hive beetles.

Importance of Land Conservation... 2pm - 4pm
Todd Benson from the Piedmont Environmental Council will be at the park to talk
about land conservation and why it is important to save open space for people & wildlife alike.

For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit the website.

May 25 | Tuesday
Community Band Concert and Dessert Reception

Warrenton Community Center..... 7pm
430 East Shirley Avenue, Warernton, VA
The Community Band will perform a free concert. Aviation is the theme, so come and enjoy
some high flying music on a spring evening. As this is the last concert of the season,
a dessert reception will be held afterwards. Call (540)347-6896 for more information. Free event.

May 28 | Friday
Fridays After Five, at Delaplane Cellars

Delaplane Cellars..... 5pm - 7pm; (Winery is open 11am - 7pm)
2187 Winchester Road (Route 17), Delaplane, VA 20144
Every Friday join us on the terrace or in the tasting room overlooking the historic
Crooked Run Valley with music, your favorite Delaplane Cellars wine and light fare
from local farmers. For more information call (540) 592-7210, or visit
www.delaplanecellars.com.

May 28 | Friday
Friday Night Flights & Live Music, at Poplar Springs

Poplar Springs Inn & Spa..... 6pm - 8pm
9245 Rogues Road, Casanova
Every Friday join us in the lounge or on the garden terrace (weather pending) for live
performances from amazing local musicians.  No fee to attend. Dress is casual. 
Open to the public.  Sample feature wine flights and delight in the light fare menu!
For more information, call (540) 788-4600, e-mail: thespa@poplarspringsinn.com,
or visit www.poplarspringsinn.com.

May 28 | Friday
TGIF at Pearmund Cellars

Pearmund Cellars..... 6pm - 8pm
6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run, VA 20137
TGIF- Thank Goodness its Friday! Relax on the patio and enjoy the sunset, fireflies
and a great glass of wine. Pearmund Cellars will be open until 8pm. Bring your own
picnic, enjoy our snacks, or ask us about catering -- 24 hours notice for catering please.
For more information call (540) 347-3475, or visit www.pearmundcellars.com.

May 28 - 30 | Friday - Sunday
Barrel Oak Winery's 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Barrel Oak Winery..... 11am - 6pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
The year two anniversary!! Entertainers, the release of the Bowhaus White and Red,
opening of the Ben Roeder Art Show, the official reopening of the patio tasting bar,
special tastings and tours and more!
Enter our drawing! A total of 36 $175 BOW Club Memberships will be given away
between Friday Noon and Monday 6pm (aka one per hour).
For more information call (540) 364-6402 or visit the www.barreloakwinery.com.

May 28 - 30 | Friday - Sunday
Memorial Day Weekend at Delaplane Cellars

Delaplane Cellars..... Friday, 11am - 7pm; Saturday & Sunday, 11am - 5pm
2187 Winchester Road (Route 17), Delaplane, VA 20144
As many of you know we are only a short distance from Sky Meadow State Park where
the annual Delaplane Strawberry Festival takes place every Memorial Day Weekend. 
Grab some strawberries and stop by Delaplane Cellars  to wine down on our terrace
with a bottle of Viognier and strawberries overlooking our historic Crooked Run Valley. 
And if you forget to bring strawberries we will have local berries available to enjoy. 
For more information call (540) 592-7210, or visit www.delaplanecellars.com.

May 29 | Saturday
Saturday Nite Sunsets, at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... 6pm - 9pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Come find joy, great wine, community, and great sunsets every Saturday evening through
the fall! Vineyard walks and historic and beautiful sunset vistas from our stone patio:
more relaxation than you can shake a stick at!  Bring your family, friends and dogs
(on leashes) and enjoy your own picnic dinner if you wish.
For more information call (540) 364-6402 or visit the www.barreloakwinery.com.

May 29 | Saturday
Three Fox Vineyards Wine Bowl

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane..... 11am - 5pm
10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA
Test Your Wine Knowledge in this fun competition!
For more information call (540) 364-6073, or visit www.threefoxvineyards.com.

May 29 | Saturday
The Anniversary of American Wine, at Philip Carter Winery

Philip Carter Winery..... 11am - 8pm
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA 22639
Join hosts, Mr. Thomas Jefferson and Mr. Charles Carter, for our third annual
1762 Gold Medal Ceremony and discover why the Carter family is recognized as the
first family of American wine. It’s a day of fun in wine country for the entire family.
Be there for the release of Cleve®, a full-bodied red Bordeaux that is both complex and
sophisticated, and enjoy the modern day juxtaposed to the eighteenth century!
Hear the voices of Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Carter as they speak of their personal connection
to wine in young America. Linkin to the Philip Carter Virtual Tweetup & Tasting that will explore
each Philip Carter wine, including Cleve®, during the event and bring Twitter, Facebook &
Foursquare fans together. Activities include live music, delicious foods, hay rides,
moon bounce, and much, much more. And, as always, all well behaved canine friends
are welcomed. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, call (540) 364-1203, or visit www.pcwinery.com.

May 29 & 30 | Saturday & Sunday
Fun at Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park......
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144

Delaplane Strawberry Festival... 10am - 5pm
Celebrate spring and the region’s strawberry season with live music, arts and
crafts, old-fashioned kids’ games, a petting zoo, hay rides, historical exhibits, a
silent auction, lots of great food and fresh strawberries and strawberry sundaes. 
Enjoy a day or weekend of good old country fun. Admission $15/car in advance
and $20/car at the gate.

Mount Bleak House Tours...
Tour our historic Mount Bleak House, built in 1843, and find out what life might have
been like for a middle-class farm family during the mid-1800s.  The house will be
open for guided tours between 1:00 and 4:00 PM on weekends and holidays,
starting April 18.

For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit the website.

May 29 & 30 | Saturday & Sunday
Delaplane Strawberry Festival

Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane..... 10am - 5pm
Held in Sky Meadows State Park, in the heart of Virginia's beautiful hunt country,
the festival is only an hour's drive from Washington DC. A weekend of family fun,
featuring local crafters, children's games, hayrides, live entertainment, a raffle,
an old-fashioned bake sale, antique cars, petting zoo, fresh strawberries, and
more. Events include 5K Run/Walk, Strawberry Pie and Jam Contest, and the first-ever
National Strawberry Eating Championship! Proceeds from the festival are used to
fund the ministries and outreach programs of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Delaplane.
Admission $20/vehicle
For more information or to purchase tickets call (540) 592-3556 or visit the
www.delaplanestrawberryfestival.com.

May 29 & 30 | Saturday & Sunday
Hunt Country Stable Tour

Upperville / Middleburg..... 10am - 5pm (self-driven tour)
The Upperville and Middleburg area is home to many of the country’s premier
Thoroughbred breeding farms, show hunter barns, fox hunting barns, and country
estates. On this remarkable weekend in May, owners open the doors of their
exquisite grounds, magnificent stables and extensive training facilities to visitors.
Come spend a day touring by car with your friends and family. The tour offers
visitors an opportunity to drive down winding country lanes amidst spectacular
scenery in the heart of the nation’s horse capital.  
Check the website for ticket prices.
For more information or to purchase tickets call (540) 592-3711 or visit the
www.huntcountrystabletour.org.

May 29 - 31 | Saturday - Monday
Memorial Day Celebration at Delaplane Cellars

Delaplane Cellars..... 11am - 5pm
2187 Winchester Road (Route 17), Delaplane, VA 20144
Stop by Delaplane Cellars and enjoy fresh strawberries and a chilled bottle of our
newly released 2008 Rose'. For more information call (540) 592-7210, or visit
www.delaplanecellars.com.

May 29 - 31 | Saturday - Monday
Memorial Day Weekend, at Pearmund Cellars

Pearmund Cellars, Broad Run..... 10am - 6pm
6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run
Enjoy award-winning wines, picnics, and yard games in our beautiful vineyard,
and remember to honor those who served to secure our freedom. Bring military
identification to receive special discounts on wine purchases. Cost: $5
For more information, call (540) 347-3475 or visit: www.pearmundcellars.com.

May 29 & 30 | Saturday & Sunday
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, at Fox Meadow Winery

Fox Meadow Winery..... 11am - 6pm
3310 Freezeland Rd., Linden, VA 22642
We will be conducting special food pairings with a patriotic theme of Red, White and Blue. 
The folk group Wild Mountain Jam will be entertaining from 2-5pm on Sunday.
For more information call (540) 636-6777, or visit www.foxmeadowwinery.com.

May 30 |  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.

May 30 | Sunday
Cattle Drive, at The Marriott Ranch

The Marriott Ranch….. 9am - 4pm
5305 Marriott Lane, Hume, VA 22639
Help drive the cattle on Marriott RAnch and learn some basic cattle handling skills.
After the ride enjoy a western style meal. Experienced riders only. Cost: $175 per person.
For more information, call (540)364-3741, e-mail: kmoss@marriottranch.com, or visit
www.marriottranch.com.

TBD
Remembrance Day

Warrenton Cemetery..... 2pm
Located in Old Town Warrenton, at S. Chestnut and W. Lee Streets
Held on the last Sunday of every May in Virginia since 1866 the Remembrance Day
Ceremony is a time to respect and reflect on Virginia’s history. Students of history
and the descendants of those who fought in the only civil war in the history of the
United States, join with the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) and the
Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) to honor their ancestors and the fallen
warriors of the war between the states. Held at the Warrenton Cemetery beside John Mosby’s grave in front of the Confederate Memorial. We gather at 2pm each year
to lay flowers on the graves.