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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 |
| Valentine's Weekend | Feb 23 | Enjoy Valentines day while staying at Candy Hill and go to Veramar Vinyards for a special treat. Bring your sweetheart to the annual treat of decadent chocolate fountain and Veramar wines. Valentine's day weekend includes chocolate fountain, wine tasting and souvenir glass. Music begins at 1 pm. Reservations are highly suggested limited space for this very popular event. | |
| Veramar's Wine and Cheese Weekend | March 14-16 | Stay at Candy Hill while so you are close to this great event! Guided presentation of gourmet cheeses paired with Veramar wines. Limited space for this after hour’s event. Advance reservations required. Cheese Pairing includes a wine and cheese tasting and souvenir glass. Guided tastings begin at 6pm | |
| Easter Egg Hunt & Family Day at Belle Grove Plantation | March 22 | 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. 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown. 540-869-2028. www.bellegrove.org | |
| 6th Annual Carl Frye Memorial Horseshoe Tournament | April 12 | National Horseshoe Pitching Association Tournament held at Jim Barnett Park. 9:00am - 5:00pm. Sponsored by the WInchester Horseshoe Club. 540-837-1409 $$ | |
| Apple Blossom Festival | April 27-May 4 | Join the fun and pageantry of the 81st Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in historic Winchester. 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 9-11 | Coffee and Doughnuts on the front porch Sunday Morning to honor our moms. | |
| Ale & History Beer Festival | May 10 | 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! 540-869-2028 located at 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown www.bellegrove.org | |
| Garden Fair | May 9-11 | 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. www.virginia.edu/blandy | |
| National Competition: North-South Skirmish Association | May 14-18 | 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! 248-258-9007 Fort Shenandoah 480 Chalybeate Spring Road Winchester www.n-ssa.org |
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| Memorial Day Weekend | May 23-26 | Candy Hill's pool opens for the season | |
| Newtown Heritage Festival | May 23-25 | 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. | |
| Fathers' Day Weekend | June 13-15 | Coffee and Doughnuts on the front porch Sunday Morning to honor our dads. | |
| Family Fishing Rodeo | June 21 | This rodeo is open to ages four and up and takes place at Wilkin’s Lake in Jim Barnett Park. Prizes will be given for the largest and longest fish in each division. Come early to register for this 7-11 a.m. event, registration beginning at 6 a.m. For more infromation, please call 540-662-4946. | |
| Independence Day | July 3 - July 6 | On July 4th, Join us for a free hotdog roast! | |
| Frederick County Fair | July 27-Aug 2 | Frederick County Fair offers fun for the entire family! Enjoy performances by country music recording artists and local talent as well. See smash-up action at the demolition derby. Agricultural exhibits, rides, and much more await you. | |
| Shenandoah Valley Steam & Gas Engine Show | July 25-27 | 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. www.svsgea.com | |
| Richard's Peach Festival | Aug. 9 | Enjoy fresh peaches, peach cobbler, peach sundaes, and country ham sandwiches. Barrel train and wagon rides for children. Music and much more! www.markermillerorchards.com | |
| Labor Day Weekend | Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 | The last big summer "splash" - enjoy sun and fun at Candy Hill | |
| Tri-State Antique Truck Show | Sept. 18-20 | 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 | |
| Apple Harvest Festival Winchester | Sept. 19-21 | Winchester's Apple Harvest Festival - Crafts Fair, Music and Food Vendors at Jim Barnett Park - Candy Hill provides complimentary trolley shuttle service to & from the park | |
| National Competition: North-South Skirmish Association | Oct. 1-5 | 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! 248-258-9007 Fort Shenandoah 480 Chalybeate Spring
Road,
Winchester www.n-ssa.org. Members
of the NSSA who can show proper membership card will get 20% off any stay of 4 days or more during this event! |
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| Shenandoah Valley - Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival | Oct. 17-19 | Watch approx. 30 hot air balloons take flight, taste local made wines, gourmet food and there's even things for kids. | |
| Civil War Battle Re-enactment | Oct. 17-19 | Make Candy Hill Campground your base "camp" from which to experience the re-enactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek (20 minutes south of Winchester in Middletown) | |
| Halloween Weekend | Oct. 24-26 | Halloween weekend |
| Please note that plans and dates can change due to circumstances beyond our control. 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. |
