Every Saturday & Sunday during October
October Fall Farm Fest at Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane..... 9am - 6pm
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144
Celebrate farm life with the family. Learn about wholesome farm living.
Pick pumpkins in our patch, squeeze cider, make apple butter, play in the hay
and watch farm critters. Rock on the back porch as friends and neighbors drop
by to tell tall tales and make music.
For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov.

Every Weekend in October
Pumpkin Picking, Haunted Hayrides and the Haunted Barn

Cows-N-Corn..... Saturdays, 10am-9pm; Sundays, 12:30pm-7pm
5225 Catlett Road, Midland
Celebrate the season! Bring the kids out for pumpkin picking and the excitement
of our haunted barn and a haunted hayride!
Sponsored by the Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees. $
For more information call (540) 439-4806 or visit www.cows-n-corn.com.

October 2 - 5 | Thursday - Sunday
Benefit for Lance Armstrong Foundation

Barrel Oak Winery..... 11am - 6pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane
Fighting Cancer to Win. Raffles and entertainment: Each day, 10% of sales
proceeds will go to benefit the Lance Armstrong Cancer Foundation.   
For more information call (540) 364-6402 or visit the www.barreloak.com.

October 3 | Friday
First Fridays in Old Town Warrenton - Last one of the season!

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.

October 3 | Friday
Rogers Ford Winery Oktoberfest Potluck

Rogers Ford Farm Winery..... 7pm - 10pm
14674 Rogers Ford Road, Sumerduck
Join us for a German theme potluck and extended hours on the deck.
Bring your friends, a dish to share, and relax. Good friends, good food, good wine.
For more information call (540) 439-3707, or visit www.rogersfordwine.com.

October 4 | Saturday
Sidewalk Sale in Old Town Warrenton

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 10am - 3pm
Enjoy the unique shops and restaurants of quaint Old Town Warrenton.
Shop and save, and support your local businesses!
For more information call (540) 349-8606.

October 4 | Saturday
4th Annual - A Day in The Plains

Main Street in The Plains..... 10am - 3pm
A family-friendly Autumn festival, this event will include a parade, an arts and crafts fair,
live music and entertainment, a 5K run in the morning, and more!
For more information call (540) 253-5470.

October 4 | Saturday
Ellen Crosby Book Signing at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... please visit our website for time
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane
Meet the author of the Wine Country Murder Mysteries!  More excitement than you
can shake a page turner at!  Free with additional Special Tasting and Tours Fees. 
Books will be available for sale and signing.
For more information call (540) 364-6402 or visit the www.barreloak.com.

October 5 | Sunday
Fall Motorcycle Day & Air Show

Flying Circus Airshow Grounds ..... Gates open at 11am; Airshow starts at 2:30pm
5414 Ritchie Road, Bealeton
Ride you motorcycle to The Flying Circus and receive a 50% discount on admission.
Picnic and enjoy the airshow which begins at 2pm.
$10 /adults; $3 /children 3-12; 50% off admission for motocycle drivers
For more information call (540) 439-8661 or visit www.flyingcircusairshow.com.

October 10 | Friday
“TGISunsets” On The Winery Patio

Barrel Oak Winery..... 6pm - 9pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane
Vineyard walks and historic and beautiful sunset vistas featuring great wine
and people on our stone patio: More relaxation than you can shake a stick at! 
For more information call (540) 364-6402 or visit the www.barreloak.com.

October 11 - 25 | Saturdays
Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn

Cows-N-Corn.....
5225 Catlett Road, Midland
The "Summer Camp Horrors" Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn, sponsored by
the Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees. $
For more information call (540) 439-4806 or visit www.cows-n-corn.com.

October 11 | Saturday
Fauquier County Fall Farm Tour

Northern Fauquier County.... 10am - 5pm
This year's award-winning farm tour will be held in northern Fauquier County.
Visit any of the seven farms on the tour including traditional farms, an organic farm,
orchards, an Alpaca farm, a 600 acre horse farm, and a foxhound kennel.
Enjoy interpretive tours at every stop, animal exhibits, petting zoo, horses & hounds,
farm machinery, dairy cows & calves, apple picking, hayrides and more.
For more information call (540) 349-5314.

Get your brochure...
Pick one up at the Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor's Center
at 33 N. Calhoun Street, off Main Street in Warrenton.
Brochures will also be available the day of the tour at the Fauquier Livestock Exchange
in Marshall at the intersection of Route 55 and Belvoir Road.

October 11 | Saturday
Remington Fall Festival, Car, Truck and Tractor Show

Main Street, Remington..... 8am - 4pm
Enjoy this family-friendly festival with pancake breakfast, crafts, music,
entertainment all day long, a car, truck and tractor show, fish fry, and more.
For more information call (540) 439-1237.

October 11 & 12 | Saturday & Sunday
Alpaca Full Moon Farm - Harvest Open House

Alpaca Full Moon Farm, Marshall...... Noon - 6pm
9247 Ramey Road, Marshall
The Harvest Open House is the perfect occasion for celebrating the arrival of Fall
and all its glory...roasted marshmallows, cider, cookies, apples...oh my! Our first
Fall cria will have arrived and the Full Moon Shop will be stocked with luxurious
alpaca apparel, throws and toys. Please join us!
For more information call (540) 364-4720, or visit www.alpacafullmoon.com.

Marriott Ranch, Hume..... Rides leave at 10am and return around 3pm
5305 Marriott Lane, Hume
Saddle up for a horseback adventure - for the experienced rider.
Cost: $125.00 per person. Reservations required.
For reservations or more information call (540) 364-3741 or toll-free (877) 278-4574,
or visit www.marriottranch.com.

October 18 | Saturday
International Gold Cup

Great Meadow, The Plains...... Gates open 10am
On October 18th 35,000 spectators will gather at Great Meadow near The Plains,
Virginia, to celebrate the 70th running of the International Gold Cup Races presented
by Porsche. This event will provide a full day of entertainment including a Porsche
Classic car display and seven nationally sanctioned races.
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.

October 19 | Sunday
Heritage Lecture Series - Wallis Warfield Simpson

The John Barton Payne Building....... 3pm
2 Waterloo Street, at Courthouse Square off Main Street in Warrenton
Speakers: John Toler
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. The series covers topics from our local, regional and national history.
This is a free event open to the public.
For a list of scheduled lectures click here or download the brochure.
For additional information, call (540) 341-7019.

Marriott Ranch, Hume..... Rides leave at 10am and return around 3pm
5305 Marriott Lane, Hume
Saddle up for a horseback adventure - for the experienced rider.
Cost: $125.00 per person. Reservations required.
For reservations or more information call (540) 364-3741 or toll-free (877) 278-4574,
or visit www.marriottranch.com.

October 25 | Saturday
Halloween Parade and Trick or Treating in Old Town Warrenton

Main Street, Old Town Warrenton..... Parade starts at 12:30pm
Dress the kids in costume and come out to enjoy this year's Halloween Parade
down Main Street. Afterwards, the kids can trick or treat down Main Street as
shop-owners provide Halloween treats.
For more information call (540) 341-0988.

October 31 - November 1 | Friday - Sunday
Halloween and Election Fright Fest at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... 11am - till the ghouls go home!
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane
Friday movie fright nite (not for the faint of heart) and Haunted Forest Hike Saturday
and Sunday nites.  Adult costume prizes, candy, and frightfully fun activities for kids
and grownups alike!   
For more information call (540) 364-6402 or visit the www.barreloak.com.