Upcoming Annual Events

 

Annual Warrenton Horse Show
August 30 - September 2

Goldvein Jubilee at Monroe Park
September 13

Virginia Scottish Games & Festival
September 13 & 14

Middleburg Classic Horse Show
September 16 - 21
Great Meadow Events Center, The Plains

Evening Under the Stars Gala
September 20

Leeds Applefest & Hume Day
September 20

Fauquier Heritage Day
September 27

Fall Farm Fest at Sky Meadows
Every Saturday & Sunday in October

Sidewalk Sale in Old Town Warrenton
October 4

2nd Annual Day in The Plains
October 4

Fauquier County Fall Farm Tour
October 11

Remington Fall Festival
October 11

International Gold Cup
October 18

 

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Every weekend in September thru November 2
Corn Maze at Cows-N-Corn

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. Enjoy hand-dipped ice cream, homemade cheeses, let the kids
play in the "Play Pasture", and more farm fun for the entire family! $
For more information call (540) 439-4806 or visit www.cows-n-corn.com.

 

   

September 5 | 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.

 

   

September 5 | Friday
Campfire Potluck at Rogers Ford Winery

Rogers Ford Farm Winery..... 7pm - 10pm
14674 Rogers Ford Road, Sumerduck
Join us for a Tex/Mex Western theme campfire 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.

 

   

September 6 | Saturday
Sunset at the Vineyard

Fox Meadow Winery, Linden
..... 11am - 8pm
3310 Freezeland Road, Linden 22643
First Saturdays of every month, May thru September. We will stay open until 8pm
(weather permiting) to enjoy the sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
There will be live entertainment while the sun sets over the vineyard
illuminating the vines and the mountains to a brilliant shade of gold.
For more information call (540) 636-6777 or visit www.foxmeadowwinery.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 
  September 6 | 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

 

   
   

September 13 | Saturday
Monroe Park's Annual Goldvein Jubilee

Monroe Park, Goldvein..... 3:30pm - 7pm
Beginning with a parade, enjoy entertainment, games, food, door prizes,
a silent auction & more.  Admission is free; small charge for games & food. 
This fundraising event for Monroe Park and the Goldvein Volunteer Fire Department
is sponsored by FOMP (Friends of Monroe Park).

For more information call (540) 752-5330 or visit www.goldvein.com.

 

    September 13 | 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

 

   

September 13 & 14 | Saturday & Sunday
Virginia Scottish Games and Festival

Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane..... 9am - 6pm
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144
For the first time in its 34-year history, the Virginia Scottish Games and Festival
will be held at Sky Meadows State Park. Sky Meadows' 1,862 acres of rolling pastures
and wooded hillsides preserve a landscape reminiscent of the Old World that so many
of Virginia's first families left behind when they traveled to the colonies. As the park's
signature 400th Anniversary commemorative event, the Games celebrate the rich
Scottish heritage and traditions of many of the original settlers of Northern Virginia.

Festival highlights include: highland athletic and dance competitions, piping competitions
culminating in a massed pipe band performance, Scottish country dancing, clans, living
history encampment, fiddling events, Scottish dog events, children's games, musical
performances, British car show and a variety of food and craft vendors.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12, free for children under 5
The park's historic Mount Bleak House will also be open for tours.
For more information call (703) 912-1943 or visit www.vascottishgames.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

September 13 | Saturday
Book Signing at Three Fox Vineyards

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane ..... 11am - 5pm
10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane
Come meet VA Wine Country Mysteries author Ellen Crosby at a book signing
for her latest, "The Bordeaux Betrayal".
For more information call (540) 364-6073 or visit www.threefoxvineyards.com.

 

 

September 14 | Sunday
Festa di San Gennaro at Three Fox Vineyards

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane ..... 11am - 5pm
10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane
Come join us for fun as we celebrate the Patron Saint of Naples, a huge tradition
in New York's Little Italy. Enjoy great wine and spectacular views!
For more information call (540) 364-6073 or visit www.threefoxvineyards.com.

 

September 16 - 21 | Tuesday thru Sunday
Middleburg Classic Horse Show

Great Meadow, The Plains......
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains
This is one of the nation's top hunter shows with horses from across the country
competing for championships and prizes. The event also features a wonderful silent
auction, the proceeds of which benefit Food & Friends.   

For more information call (540) 253-5001 or 253-5028, or visit www.middleburgclassic.com

 

September 17 | Wednesday
Horseback Ride - Marriott Ranch

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.

 

September 19 | 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.

 

   

September 20 | Saturday
Evening Under the Stars Gala

Main Street, Old Town Warrenton..... 8pm
Dance, dine and celebrate under the stars in quaint Old Town Warrenton.
The largest gala held in Fauquier County, enjoy food from over 30 local restaurants,
and dance under a canopy of stars. Also enjoy a silent auction, raffle, cash bar and more!
Tickets: $35 in advance; $50 the evening of the event; $400 for a table of eight
Proceeds benefit the continued revitalization and preservation of Old Town Warrenton.
For more information call (540) 349-8606 or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

September 20 | Saturday
7th Annual Barn Dance

Cows-N-Corn Farm...... 10am - 5pm
5225 Catlett Road, Midland (off Route 28)
Enjoy Fall on the farm! Take a farm tour, get lost in the corn maze, enjoy displays and
demonstrations. At 5pm enjoy an all-you-can-eat Roast Beef Dinner, at 6:30pm the
Bull Run Cloggers, 7pm Dancing instructions, 7:30pm is the old fashioned barn dance.
Tickets at the Door: $20 adults; $10 children ages 4-12
Advance Tickets: $18 adults; $8 children
For more information call (540) 439-4806 or visit www.cows-n-corn.com.

 

 

September 20 | Saturday
Twilight in Tuscany

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane......
10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane
Let out your Inner Lucy or Ricky! This is the original Northern Virginia Wine Country
“stomp like Lucy” event. Lucy / Ricky / Fred / Ethel costume contest! Competitive grape
stomping at its best! Our defending champs from last year should be back so come
on out and let’s see what your feet can do Babalu!
For more information call (540) 364-6073 or visit www.threefoxvineyards.com.

 

 

September 20 | Saturday
Annual Hume Day & Jousting Tournament

Leeds Ruritan Park, Hume ...... 10am - 5pm
Map to Leeds Ruritan Park
Enjoy music, face painting, a jousting competition, moon bounce, crafts, artists,
traditional foods, historical interpreters, and more! Jousting begins at 4pm.
For more information call (540) 364-1995.

 

   
   

September 20 | Saturday
Leeds Applefest

Stribling Orchard...... 9am - 6pm
11587 Poverty Lane, Markham

Come out and enjoy Fall in Fauquier. We'll be making fresh applebutter in the
orchard! Pick apples and enjoy music, our popular B-B-Q, crafts and more!
Come out at peak apple pickin' season for family fun.

For more information call (540) 364-3040 or visit www.striblingorchard.com.

 

   

September 20 & 21 | Saturday & Sunday
Stomp-N-Chomp Fall Harvest Celebration at Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery..... 11am - 6pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane
Be a part of the harvest as we stomp and chomp the grapes. 
More relaxation than you can shake a grape bunch at! 
For more information call (540) 364-6402 or visit the www.barreloak.com.

 

   

September 21 | Sunday
Heritage Lecture Series - The French and Indian War

The John Barton Payne Building....... 3pm
2 Waterloo Street, at Courthouse Square off Main Street in Warrenton
Speakers: Norman Baker
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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  September 25 | Thursday
Horseback Ride - Marriott Ranch

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.

 

   

September 27 | Saturday
Warrenton-Fauquier Heritage Day

Old Town Warrenton...... 10am - 6pm
Spilman-Mosby House, 173 Main Street, Warrenton
A day to remember and celebrate 248 years of Warrenton and Fauquier County heritage.
Enjoy Main Street living history and special displays, antique show & sale, an 1860's
field war hospital, antique vehicle display, tours, reenactments and lectures at
the Old Courthouse Square, The John Barton Payne Building, Old Jail Museum and
The Spilman-Mosby House. Fun and educational activities all along Main Street.
Enjoy gents, ladies and children, in period dress, strolling the streets.
Living history parade planned for 11AM. Something for all ages.
For more information call (54
0) 351-1600 or 341-7019, or visit www.mosbymuseum.org.
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