Flying Circus Aerodrome & Airshow, Bealeton VA – All American Barstorming Airshow. Featuring Wing Walking, Parachuting, Aerobatic Acts and other avation activities in the 1920’s Barnstorming tradition.
Gates open at 11:00 AM, Airshow starts at 2:30 PM
Biplane & Piper Cub/Champ rides are ride available before and after the Airshow
http://http://www.flyingcircusairshow.com/
One of the nation’s largest steeplechase races celebrates its 91st anniversary this year on Saturday, May 7, 2016. More than 50,000 people will gather at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia to socialize and watch some of the finest horses in the world compete over the lush green course. Held every year on the first Saturday in May (the same day as the Kentucky Derby), the Virginia Gold Cup enjoys a spectacular setting in the heart of Virginia horse country with the Blue Ridge Mountains serving as the backdrop.
Race day features six hurdle and timber horse races, Jack Russell Terrier races, tent, tailgate and hat contests, and over 30 vendor booths for shopping.
www.vagoldcup.com
179 E. Davis St. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for Puppet Storytime on the green stage! Don’t forget – when your child attends 10 Storytimes they will get to pick out a FREE book of any value $18.99 or less. Phone: 540-812-2103. Website: www.lollipopstation.com
Wine, horses, dogs, demonstrations, crafters, entertainment, food. See the Parade of Horses, lure coursing for dogs, muskrat races for Jack Russells, Kiddie Korral, and dog agility.
http://www.bedfordwine.com/index.html
(1950-1970). The password is “FUN” as the Packard Campus digs into the vaults and “comes on down” for this one-night retrospective of some of TV’s biggest game show moments. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) on a nature walk with Joella and Michael Killian of the University of Mary Washington’s Department of Biological Sciences on Saturday, May 14, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. We meet at the FOR home office and hike FOR’s trails and the canal path. We explore birds, plants, insects and natural edibles along the Rappahannock River. All ages and families are invited. The backup date is the next day. The cost of the event is $5 per individual and $10 for families, or $4 and $8 for FOR members. For more information call (540) 373-3448. Please pre-register at www.riverfriends.org.
www.riverfriends.org
Spring is in the air and it’s the perfect time to have fun with family at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum! There will be lots of fun, games, and activities that the whole family will enjoy together! Best of all, Family Fun Day is free and includes admission to Made In Tennessee: Manufacturing Milestones special exhibit only.
Admission is free!
http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/events/event/family-fun-day-at-the-museum-2/
Presented by Greenhill Winery and Vineyards
It’s Saturday night. Looking for affordable fun for everyone? Whether you’re a family of 4, on a hopeful date, looking to wine and dine clients, or just looking for THE place where everyone will be, Twilight Polo is for you.
First, arena polo is super fast and right under your nose. Secondly, everyone watches from an elevated berm that is tree-lined and covered with a lush carpet of grass. Bring a blanket and basket for a personal party, or reserve a railside box for 6. You’ll be arm and arm with friends like you, looking for a hot time on a cool night. Bring the kids! They love the massive tug ‘o war in the arena at half time. Cheer for our mascot, Polo Bear who leads the kids on a 2-lap race around the arena! Plan to stay late. After the feature match, everyone dances in the pavilion to
the DJ.
And throughout each evening Greenhill Winery will be on site with a selections of wines available for your purchase and enjoyment. What could be more perfect? Virginia wine in Virginia horse country while cheering your favorite polo team!
2016 Twilight Polo Themes
May 14 – Military Appreciation Night
May 21 – Red & White Night – Presented by Greenhill Winery & Vineyards
May 28 – College Night (wear your college/university gear with pride!)
June 4 – Spy vs. Spy / James Bond
June 11 – Disney
June 18 – Hawaiian Luau
June 25 – 70’s Disco
July 16 – Pirate Night
July 23 – 80’s
July 30 – Superheroes & Supervillains
August 6 – Preppy in Pink/Ladies Night
August 13 – Cowboy Chili Cook Off
August 20 – Beach Party
August 27 – Fiesta
September 3 – Star Wars
September 10 – Antique Car Night
September 17 – Closing Night!
Photo by Tony Gibson, 22gates.com on behalf of the Great Meadow Foundation
http://www.greatmeadow.org/events/twilight-polo/
Held from 2-4 p.m. Community invited. Refreshments served. Camps start in June. Theme for 2016 is “Beholding our Lord’s Glory…Engaged with Him in Mission.” Located at 544 Stage Coach Lane in Madison. Phone (540) 923-4300 or www.shenandoahsprings.org
Wiz popping wonder and fruit filled fun abound in David Wood’s stage adaption of Roald Dahl’s exciting story. James is a lonely young boy who is forced to work like a slave for the most revolting aunts in England. One day a mystical old man gives him a bag of magic. When he accidently spills it near the old peach tree, the most incredible things happen! Take a journey with the Stage Door Youth cast as they present this classic adventure tale! Stage Door Youth is a division of Stage Door Productions, Inc.
May 20 at 7:00 p.m. & May 21 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
The Marshall Center
8802 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Adults $12 Students $8
Visit www.stagedoorproductions.org/Tickets/ for information about Kids’ Saturday Matinee and Spotsylvania resident ticket discounts!
www.stagedoorproductions.org/Tickets/
May 21 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
OPA!! Celebrate Spring with the Bazaco Family Heritage and Doukenie Staff during this fun-filled day.
Enjoy a Lamb Roast and other delicious Greek foods for purchase prepared by Mediterranean Breeze.
Listen to Authentic Greek Music by The Golden Flame Band accompanied by Greek dancers in costume, and prepare to learn a step or two!
Face Painting for the kids!
And of course, drink some really good wine!
Cost of admission:
General Public – $20.00 – includes a wine tasting, a wine glass and access to the music, food and dancing.
Children 13 and under – Free.
Designated Driver – $10.00
http://www.doukeniewinery.com/events/
Held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (and every 4th Sat. through Oct.) at Bruster’s located at 16170 Rogers Road to raise awareness and funds for the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at military and VA medical centers. There will be a DJ and a “Manager’s Choice Award” presented. Come out and support community and our military. Along with any donations (check donations are tax deductible) collected during the event, Bruster’s will be donating a portion of the event nights sales to Fisher House. For info, contact Lou Realmuto at cruiserlou@aol.com or go to www.cruisinforheroes.com.
Held at Eastern View High School. Opening ceremony 11 a.m. with Survivors lap to kick off the walk. More information on line at www.RelayForLife.org/Culpeper Va or questions e-mail Christina.Ballard@Cancer.org
will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church from June 5-9th, 5:30-8:30 p.m., co-hosted by St. Stephen Episcopal Church. Join us for a kid-friendly dinner, Bible Stories, games, crafts, and more! Ages 3- 5th grade register at www.stlukesculpeper.org. Located at 1200 Old Rixeyville Road. Call 825-8358 for more info.
at the Culpeper County Library starts today and is ongoing. This is a free program where kids earn prizes just for reading We have programs for children, pre-readers-5th grade, and teens, 6th-12th grade. Contact Laini Bostian at lbostian@cclva.org or 540-825-8691
They will be talking about how animals survive during the hard winter months. They’ll bring a reptile, bird and possum. No registration necessary. First come first serve. Programs are free and do fill up quickly so plan on arriving early. Times are 2:30, 4 or 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m. Contact Laini Bostian at lbostian@cclva.org or 540-825-8691
Will be held from 3-7p.m. at Eastern View High School. More than 100 exhibitors will be showcasing their goods and services, with many offering items for sale. Shawn’s Smokehouse BBQ, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Cap’n Corbin’s, Domino’s Pizza of Culpeper, and Uncle Elder’s BBQ will have food for your purchase. Entertainment highlights include, I & L DJing and the Elizabeth Lawrence Band plus children’s activities and more. Admission is free to the public for those that register for pre-ticketing at www.culpeperfest.com. Tickets may also be purchased for $5 at the door on the day of the event.
a flea market with flair held at Belmont Distillery at 13490 Cedar Run Road. Live music by Half Full (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and Razor Hill (2 – 5 p.m.). Meet Climax creator Tim Smith from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tours/tastings/shopping/food/face painting/pony rides and more. $5 parking fee. Runs from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.gypsywagonjane.com
(Disney-Pixar, 2007). Remy (voiced by Patton Oswalt) is a French rat with great ambitions of becoming a chef who forms an unusual alliance with Linguini (Lou Romano), a young kitchen worker at a famous Parisian restaurant. Starts at 2 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
