May
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| Menokin Music Festival -
Annual music festival at Menokin! For more information, call 804-333-1776.
Location: Menokin Road, Warsaw, VA www.menokin.org
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com VA Army National Guard Weekly Racing - Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars.
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Coaching Weekend at Stratford Hall -
Held every three years, this year's annual event will include coaching activities, music, entertainment, vendors and artisans. Tailgating spaces available.
Location: Stratford Hall, Stratford, VA www.stratfordhall.org, Check website for ticket and schedule info.
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Art on the Half Shell - One hundred exhibiting artists! Included in the day's events will be performing arts, demonstrating arts, and great food. Featuring the famous children's hands-on art center. 804-514-5154
Location: Tabor Park, Rappahannock Street, Urbanna, VA www.artonthehalfshellfestival.com
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com VA Army National Guard Weekly Racing - Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars.
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Art on the Half Shell – 11th Anniversary 9am to 5pm | Taber Park, Urbanna| Over 80 juried artists featuring painting, woodwork, photography and more!
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Urbanna Farmer's Market 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Now located at Taber Park | Click here to view map
Stock up on home grown and homemade goodies: choice perennials, annuals, flower arrangements and topiaries, just-picked produce, fresh baked goods, artisanal cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist! Vendors, call the Urbanna Business Association, (804) 761-4840, to reserve a space.
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Just Gardens 11th Anniversary Garden Tour - As a benefit for The Haven Shelter & Services, Inc., the 2011 tour will highlight gardens in upper Northumberland County and in Westmoreland County. The gardens may be visited in any order. Contact The Haven Shelter & Services, Inc. at 804-333-1099 or for more information.
Location: Various Westmoreland & Upper Northumberland Counties, VA. www.havenshelter.org, $15 advance; $20 day of event
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Traditional Trades Fair at Stratford Hall - Join site preservation specialists, members of the Preservation Trades Network, Midwest Tool Collectors, trades and food vendors for a fascinating day of exhibition, demonstration and discussions. Location: Stratford Hall, Stratford, VA. Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM www.stratfordhall.org
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Music Under the Stars 7 to 9pm | Taber Park, Urbanna| Musical guest: The Trongone Band | Free. Bring your own chair or blanket. Come early and have a picnic, socialize and enjoy the music!
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'Ladies Only' Wine Class at Ingleside Vineyards - This interactive, fun-filled class provides the perfect opportunity for you to increase your wine knowledge in a relaxed setting. Sample some unusual pairings and gain the knowledge to be more confident in selecting your wine. Reservations required; space is limited. 804-224-8687
Location: 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, VA Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM www.inglesidevineyards.com $25 per person
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com VA Army National Guard Weekly Racing - Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars.
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Spring on the Plantation - To understand Washington, we must understand plantation life. 18th century activities and demonstrations such as sheep shearing, tobacco planting, blacksmithing and open hearth cooking will be offered at Pope's Creek Plantation. For more information, call 804-224-1732.
Location: George Washington Birthplace, Westmoreland County, VA. Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM www.nps.gov/gewa
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Bluesman Terry Garland, internationally-acclaimed, 19 European tours, National steel slide and acoustic blues, gritty originals and fresh standards. "All blues, all the time."
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June
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com VA Army National Guard Weekly Racing - Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars.
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Urbanna Farmer's Market 9am to 3pm | Now located at Taber Park | Click here to view map
Stock up on home grown and homemade goodies: choice perennials, annuals, flower arrangements and topiaries, just-picked produce, fresh baked goods, artisanal cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist! Vendors, call the Urbanna Business Association, (804) 761-4840, to reserve a space.
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Music Under the Stars 7 to 9pm | Taber Park, Urbanna| Musical guest: Stone Stew (Jazz) | Free. Bring your own chair or blanket. Come early and have a picnic, socialize and enjoy the music
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com Mud Bog @ The Pit - Stock A, B; Mod A, B, C; Unlimited Bofg; X< XX
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Groovin in the Park - Middlesex's own Skipjack Band. Acoustic little bit of everything. Fun from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Check 'em out on Facebook
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com VA Army National Guard Weekly Racing - Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars.
July
4
Independence Day Festivities Music and food at the Urbanna Town Marina at Upton’s Point
6pm Boat Parade on Urbanna Creek with a contest for the best boat decorations.
9pm Fireworks over Urbanna Creek. Anchor your boat or watch from land.
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Urbanna Farmer's Market 9am to 3pm | Now located at Taber Park | Click here to view map
Stock up on home grown and homemade goodies: choice perennials, annuals, flower arrangements and topiaries, just-picked produce, fresh baked goods, artisanal cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist! Vendors, call the Urbanna Business Association, (804) 761-4840, to reserve a space.
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Family Boatbuilding Week - July 10, 2011 8:00 AM - Enjoy the magic of taking a stack of boards and making a handsome skiff, completely painted and race-ready during the museum’s 7th annual Family Boatbuilding Week. Your $750.00 for a 12 footer or $950.00 for 14 footer will provide everything needed to complete your boat, including a hand lettered name
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An event-filled day caps off Family Boatbuilding Week. From 11 - 12 noon, watch the newly-built skiffs with their crews race around the marks to victory. Everyone gets a prize at the Awards Ceremony immediately after the race. Billz Bistro, the Museum's Galley, opens at noon with fish fillets, burgers, hot dogs, and sides. Tea, bottled water and soft drinks are also available.
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Music Under the Stars 7 to 9pm | Taber Park, Urbanna| Musical guest: The Pun Doctors | Free. Bring your own chair or blanket. Come early and have a picnic, socialize and enjoy the music!
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com VA Army National Guard Weekly Racing - Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars.
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Lewis McGehee, guitar and vocals. Portfolio Magazine's "Best Acoustic performer", recently voted "Best musician."
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Aug.
6
Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com VA Army National Guard Weekly Racing - Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars.
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Chesapeake Bay Buyboat Homecoming 10am to 5pm | Urbanna Town Marina at Upton’s Point | More than 12 buyboats plus other traditional bay boats.
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Urbanna Farmer's Market 9am to 3pm | Now located at Taber Park | Click here to view map
Stock up on home grown and homemade goodies: choice perennials, annuals, flower arrangements and topiaries, just-picked produce, fresh baked goods, artisanal cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist! Vendors, call the Urbanna Business Association, (804) 761-4840, to reserve a space.
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com VA Army National Guard Weekly Racing - Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars.
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Galleria 9am to 3pm | Middlesex County Woman’s Club, Urbanna| 20+ vendors including arts, crafts, jewelry, edibles, handmade/homemade items and collectibles | Proceeds go to the scholarship program | Wood-smoked BBQ and drinks available from “Cops Cooking.”
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Music Under the Stars 7 to 9pm | Taber Park | Musical guest: Whirlybirds (Jazz) | Free. Bring your own chair or blanket. Come early and have a picnic, socialize and enjoy the music!
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com VA Army National Guard Weekly Racing - Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars.
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BJ Lieberman, eclectic keyboardist and composer. Last Virginia performance before his National NPR tour starting in September.
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Sept.
3
Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com VA Army National Guard Weekly Racing - Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars. Last Point Race
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Dragon Run Swamp Tree Identification Walk for more information check www.dragonrun.org
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Urbanna Farmer's Market 9am to 3pm | Now located at Taber Park | Click here to view map
Stock up on home grown and homemade goodies: choice perennials, annuals, flower arrangements and topiaries, just-picked produce, fresh baked goods, artisanal cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist! Vendors, call the Urbanna Business Association, (804) 761-4840, to reserve a space.
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com 32nd Annual USA 100 - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - Lucas Oil Late Model Series sanctioned $15,000 to win USA 100 plus Modifieds (VMS Rules)
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Groovin' in the Park At Holly Point Nature Park Robbin Thompson, Virginia's own singer-songwriter in the "Sweet VA Breeze."
Oct.
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Virginia Motor Speedway www.vamotorspeedway.com7th Annual Run A Muck Mud Bog and Muf Sling Stock A, B; Mod A, B, C; Unlimited Bog; X, XX
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Dragon Run Swamp Day for more information check www.dragonrun.org
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Holly Point Art & Seafood Festival And Car Show! Over 70 artists and craftspeople will gather along the paths of Holly Point for a wonderful opportunity for you to enjoy the talent of regional artists. From paintings to pottery, wood and glass, copper and steel, the mediums vary but the quality of the art makes for
Nov.
4-5
Urbanna Oyster Festival Friday: 9am to Midnight
Saturday: 9am to 6pm
Virginia’s official oyster festival. Over 75,000 visitors come to walk around one of the nation’s oldest seaports, sampling oysters, seafood and other tasty regional specialties, taking in music and waterfront exhibits and snapping up funky novelty items and fabulous finds like hand-knit sweaters at bargain prices and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. Highlights include Friday night’s Firemen’s Parade (7pm), Saturday’s Virginia State Oyster Shucking Contest (11am) and the right-out-of-Norman-Rockwell Oyster Festival Parade (2pm).
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Pierwalk Promenade at Holly Point We'll have the whole Deltaville Maritime Museum flotilla at the dock! Visitors can look, ask questions, soak up the history, or just take a Pierwalk Promenade. Free creek cruises and "Explorer" rides. Billz Bistro will be open. Bring your boat shoes and a silly hat and walk off that turkey!
Dec.
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Urbanna Christmas Parade 7pm | Virginia Street | Marching bands, Santa Claus and 70 or so homemade floats bring out the kid in you.
Urbanna Christmas House Tour | $ 10am to 4pm | Shuttles depart Urbanna United Methodist Church at Cross & Marston Streets | Private homes and historic sites in and around Urbanna are decked out for the holidays—and you’re invited to come inside.
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