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Winchester, Virginia 22602 1 (800) 462-0545
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Most Saturdays our trolley bus takes campers to local points of interest, on a sign up basis; only $1 per person Click Here for Printer Friendly version of Events Calendar |
| Veramar's
Gourmet Cheese and Wine Tasting |
Feb 28 |
Stay at
Candy Hill so you are close to this great
event! Guided presentation of gourmet cheeses paired with Veramar
wines. Limited space available for this after hour’s event. Advance
reservations
required. Cheese Pairing includes a wine and cheese tasting and
souvenir glass. Guided tastings start at 7pm. Located at 905 Quarry
Road,
Berryville. (540) 955-5510 www.veramar.com |
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| Easter Egg Hunt at Belle Grove Plantation | April 3 |
Join the fun hunting eggs at this historic site. Special family admission rates to tour manor house. Contact Belle Grove Plantation for more info. Egg hunt is for children up to age 10. Hunt begins at 1 pm. Located at 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown. (540) 869-2028 www.bellegrove.org | |
| 8th Annual Carl Frye Memorial Horseshoe Tournament | April 10 | National Horseshoe Pitching Association Tournament held at Jim Barnett Park. 9:00am - 5:00pm. Sponsored by the Winchester Horseshoe Club. Located at 1001 E. Cork Street, Winchester. (540) 837-1409 www.vahpa.com | |
Bloomin' Wine and Fine Art Festival |
April 23-24 |
The Apple Blossom festivities
start with a Wine and Fine Arts Festival featuring area vineyards, food
exhibitors, local artisians and live musical entertainment to complete
the atmosphere. There will also be a concert in the Grand Ballroom of
the George Washington Hotel featuring the Winchester Orchestra.
The Trolley will shuttle ($) 11am - 4pm on Saturday. |
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| Apple Blossom Festival | April 26 -May 2 |
Join the fun and pageantry of the 83nd Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in historic Winchester. "Do you believe in magic?" This long-standing tradition features the world's largest fire fighters' parade; an entertaining Grand Feature parade through scenic downtown Winchester; Weekend in the Park, featuring a wide variety of crafters; a bluegrass concert, a carnival and an outstanding fireworks display! Visit the official Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival web site for more information. See you at The Bloom! www.thebloom.com | |
| Mother's Day Weekend | May 7-9 | Enjoy coffee and doughnuts on the front porch Sunday morning to honor our moms. | |
| Ale & History Beer Festival | May 8 |
Join Belle Grove Plantation during their annual "Of Ale and History" Microbrew and Imported Beer Tasting Festival. Manor house tours, live music, and special entry admission for designated drivers. A fun festival in a historic setting! Located at 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown. (540) 869-2028 www.bellegrove.org | |
Blandy Farm Garden Fair |
May 8-9 |
Blandy Farm is sponsoring a garden extravaganza from 9am to 4:30pm on the grounds of the State Arboretum. Over 70 vendors will sell plants and garden supplies to spice up your garden. Free guided tours and children's activities available. Located at 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. (540) 837-1758 www.virginia.edu/blandy | |
| Armed
Forces Weekend |
May 14-16 |
Out of appreciation for all of
our Armed Services, retired and active duty personnel. Show a Military
ID and receive 20% off your camping fees. |
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| National Competition: North-South Skirmish Association | May 19-23 | Member units compete in live-fire matches with original or authentic reproduction Civil War period muskets, carbines, breech loading rifles, revolvers, mortars and cannons. It is one of the largest Civil War events of its kind in the country! Free event. Bring the entire family and see history in action! Located at Fort Shenandoah, 480 Chalybeate Spring Road, Winchester. (248) 258-9007 www.n-ssa.org | |
| Memorial Day Weekend | May 28-31 | Candy Hill's pool opens for the season | |
| Newtown Heritage Festival | May 29-30 | This free
family-friendly festival takes place throughout
Main Street, Stephens City. Come participate in the Apple Crate Derby
for six to 12 year olds, craft show, demonstrating artisans, parade and
fireworks on Saturday, live music, children’s events, wagon rides,
museum tours and more. Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon to
5 p.m. Contact the Stephens City Town Office for more information (540)
869-3087 http://stephenscity.vi.virginia.gov/newtownheritage.shtml
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| Old
Court House Civil War Museum Re-enactment |
June 4-6 |
See
historians portray the life of famous military, political and
civilian personalities from the the Civil War. Events include
discussions and debates, ladies tea and fashion show and even a mock
trial of Virginia's right to secede. Enjoy a musical presentation in
the evening by Stan Clardy. Located at the Old Court House Civil War
Museum, 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester (540) 542-1145 www.civilwarmuseum.org |
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| Fathers' Day Weekend | June 18-20 | Enjoy coffee and doughnuts on the front porch Sunday morning to honor our Dads. | |
| Independence Day | July 2- July 5 |
On July 4th, join us for a free hotdog
roast and come watch the local fireworks |
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| Chili Cook
Off Weekend |
July 16-18 |
Come to
compete or come to
eat! Get fired up and do both! |
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Shenandoah Valley Steam & Gas Engine Show |
July 23
- 25 |
This show features some of the finest restored farm tractors, restored farm equipment, a working steam-powered belt-driven saw mill, demonstrations of a vintage belt-driven threshing machine and hay bailer, a "parade of tractors", and a tractor pull featuring ONLY vintage stock farm tractors.In addition to a step back into the past, on Saturday listen to some outstanding bluegrass music. Held at the Ruritan-Clark County Show Grounds, located on Route 7. www.svsgea.com | |
| Frederick County Fair | July
26 - Jul 31 |
Frederick County Fair offers fun for the entire family! Enjoy performances by country music recording artists and also live bluegrass music. See smash-up action at the demolition derby! There's also beauty pageants, lawnmower racing, canival, livestock shows, petting zoo and much more! Located at the Frederick County Fairgrounds on Route 11 North. (540) 667-8739 http://www.frederickcountyfair.com | |
| Scrapbooking
Weekend |
Aug 6 -8 |
Come for a fun-filled weekend
of scrapbooking! Space, tables and some supplies will be provided. |
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| Marker-Miller Peach Festival | Aug. 14 |
Enjoy fresh peaches, peach cobbler, peach sundaes, and country ham sandwiches. Barrel train and wagon rides for children. Music and much more! Held at Marker-Miller Orchards, 3035 Cedar Creek Grade. (540) 662-1391 www.markermillerorchards.com | |
| Richard's
Fruit Market Peach and Millinery Festival |
Aug. 15 |
A unique festival that includes peaches, peach ice-cream, smoothies, and great live music for the family. Then check out the millinery with beautiful hand made hats that will strike your fancy with thier whimsical designs. Located at Richard's Fruit Market, 6410 Middle Road, Middletown. (540) 869-1455 www.richardsfruitmarket.com | |
| "Pamper
the Camper" Weekend |
Aug 20-22 |
Come for a
relaxing and enjoyable weekend filled with treatments, specialty items
and ways to relax the stress away. |
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| Bingo
Lover's Weekend |
Aug 27-29 |
Starting Friday evening, enjoy
an "all night" bingo at Round Hill Fire Department. |
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| Labor Day Weekend | Sept. 3 - Sept. 5 |
The last big summer "splash" - enjoy sun and fun at Candy Hill | |
| Fish
Fry Celebration |
Sept. 3 |
Stuff yourself with hand-battered fried catfish while you enjoy live music, tasty beverages and great family entertainment. Located in downtown Winchester at Our Health Community Campus, 301 North Cameron Street. (540) 536-1630. www.concernhotline.com | |
| Public
Service Weekend |
Sept 10-12 |
Out of appreciation for all of
our Public Service personnel: Fire, EMS, Police, School, Hospital
and other emergency staff. Show your ID and receive 20% off your
camping fees. |
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| Apple Harvest
Festival |
Sept. 17-19 | Winchester's Apple Harvest Festival - 180 arts and crafts, ethnic foods, Virginia State Apple Butter Making Championship, regional apple pie baking contest, Ole Tyme Apple Growers Exhibit, and much more! Enjoy fall in the apple country at Jim Barnett Park - Candy Hill provides complimentary trolley shuttle service to and from the park. Located at 1001 E. Cork Street, Winchester. (540) 662-4827 | |
| 6th Annual Tri-State Antique Truck Show | Sept. 23-25 | From dawn til dusk at the Frederick County Fairgrounds visitors can see antique trucks, fire trucks, farm tractors, and military vehicles-all in working condition! Admission is only $2 for adults, children under 12 are free. www.tri-state-antiquetrucksshow.com | |
| National Competition: North-South Skirmish Association | Sept.29
- Oct. 3 |
Member units compete in live-fire matches with original or authentic reproduction Civil War period muskets, carbines, breech loading rifles, revolvers, mortars and cannons. It is one of the largest Civil War events of its kind in the country! Free event. Bring the entire family and see history in action! Members of the NSSA who can show proper membership card will get 20% off any stay of 4 days or more during this event! Held at Fort Shenandoah, 480 Chalybeate Spring Road, Winchester. (248) 258-9007 www.n-ssa.org | |
| Columbus
Day Weekend |
Oct.
8 - 11 |
Enjoy
the fall foliage and relax over this wonderful weekend. Explore our
local farm markets and pick up everything from fresh fruit to homemade
pies while you discover the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. |
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| Blandy
Farm Arbor Festival |
Oct. 9
- 10 |
The Arboretum's famous fall festival and plant sale. Join the fun activities including scarecrow making, guided nature walks, Arboretum and bird walks, as well as hay rides for the kids. Located at 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. (540) 837-1758 www.virginia.edu/blandy | |
| Marker-Miller
Harvest Festival |
Oct. 9
- 10 |
Get some apple cobbler, caramel apple sundaes and country style food. You can pick your own apples and pumpkins while you enjoy great music. Wagon rides and barrel train rides for the kids. Located at Marker-Miller Orchards. (540) 662-1391 www.markermillerorchards.com | |
| Shenandoah Valley - Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival | Oct. 15-17 | Picnic on the grounds of historic Long Branch while enjoying live music and the glow of tethered hot air balloons floating in the skies above you. Bring your own meal or pick from tasty vendors’ offerings on the grounds. Grab yourself a glass and enjoy the wide selection of local made wines, gourmet food and there's even things for kids. Held at 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood. (540) 837-1856. www.historiclongbranch.com | |
| 146th Civil War Battle Re-enactment | Oct. 15-17 | Make Candy Hill Campground your base "camp" from which to experience the re-enactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek. Visit the battlefield to witness thousands of re-enactors as they recreate the last great Civil War battle of the Shenandoah Valley. Hundreds of cavalry and scores of artillery participate in daily battles and demonstrations. Spectators are invited to visit living history and military camps, enjoy musical and historical presentations in the symposium tent, shop on Sutler Row for one of a kind items, dine on great food, and more. Just 20 minutes south of Winchester in Middletown. (540) 869-2064 www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org | |
| Marker-Miller
Pumpkin Festival |
Oct. 23 |
Enjoy food, wagon rides, barrel train rides and live music. Get the family to go for a hunt and pick the perfect pumpkin. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come enjoy this FREE event at Marker-Miller Orchards. (540) 662-1391 www.markermillerorchards.com | |
| Halloween Weekend | Oct.
29-31 |
Enjoy
lots of spooky fun with a costume contest, site decoration contest and
trick or treating for the kids! |
| Please note that plans and dates can change due to circumstances beyond our control. Schedule of events for each weekend is available by clicking the event title. Please note, each weekends activites, schedule and events are subject to change. Call campground to confirm. Weekends in color represent raised rates due to holiday or event. Also, we add events to this calendar throughout the year. |
