March is Wine and Dine Month on the Rappahannock County Artisan Trail and Second Saturday brings special delights. Learn to dye silk or yarn, make a pottery pinch pot, or make jewelry or a suncatcher with fused glass. Shop for historically-inspired accessories or organic herbs, essential oils and hydrosols. Enjoy wine and appetizers, wine classes, wine tastings, a winemaker’s dinner or food, music and the Wine of the Week at a local restaurant! Forget the weather and find the fun!
For details https://rappahannockcountyartisantrail.com/

Join the Friends of the Culpeper County Library for our 5th annual storytelling festival featuring Charlotte Blake Alston, Josh Goforth, and Ed Stivender.

What is storytelling? Simply put, it’s timeless entertainment. Whether the stories are told around a fire, or the kitchen table, storytelling is a beloved tradition passed down through generations. Stories engage the imagination and bring people together. While it’s not stand-up comedy, although it’s often humorous. Culpeper Tells has included bluegrass and folk singing, but it’s not a concert. It’s not children’s story time, but all ages will enjoy most stories. Our storytelling festival features performances and workshops from a variety of professional storytellers, while also offering a story slam—a chance for amateurs to tell a tale.

Create a beautiful DIY painting project- a welcome pallet to adorn your entryway! Master painters will guide you through the whole process! Reservations required. http://bit.ly/2qZ9h21

Join us in Narmada’s wine cellar to taste upcoming vintages of Yash-Vir, Melange, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Franc Reserve. These wines are nearing the end of their aging period and will continue to age in oak for only another month before bottling. At this exclusive tasting, winemaker Sudha Patil will explain the process of how the wines were blended, what each varietal adds to the blend, and how they are expected to develop in the coming months. Learn about Narmada’s Barrel Ownership Program, and reserve a case of your favorite wine at a special discount at the conclusion of your tasting.

Only $35 per person. Includes wine tasting and light hors d’oeuvres. Sessions at Noon and at 2:00pm.

Enjoy St. Patty’s Day with the lyrical Celtic rock and ballad/bluegrass music of Smokin’ Trout. Irish fare by Mama’s Caboose also for sale. Also on site is glass engraver Patty Sevre.

In the spring of 2011 in Nelson County, Virginia Koda Kerl and Marie Borgman poured some Evan Williams in a hot cup of tea and decided to start a band. The idea was to organically grow a sound based around lively shows that would not be restricted by genre. They joined forces with Irishmen Ryan Lavin and started ferociously playing as much as they could. After a year of building a reputation playing rowdy bar sets they signed with County Wide Records and cut their first EP “The Barn Sessions.” The band quickly gained recognition regionally and after releasing their debut full-length record “Wandering Boots,” They began touring. A few years of cross-country tours and the band started to hit their stride…invitations to play festivals such as FloydFest, The Festy, and Arizona’s Tilted Earth Festival poured in and they were able to share the stage with national acts Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Earl Keen, Railroad Earth, Rusted Root, and the Infamous Stringdusters among others. Their eclectic sound blends Americana and Southern Rock with Irish, Gypsy, and Old-Time all wrapped up in a raging live performance. The band hasn’t slowed down averaging nearly 150 shows a year. In the fall of 2017, the band released their sophomore record “Sweet Afton” to rave reviews. Join Chamomile and Whiskey on ST PATRICKS DAY w/ opener Trees On Fire and special guests Blue Ridge Irish Music School.

Ages 10-13. Friday, March 23rd from 7:00- 9:30 P.M.
Music, dancing, snacks and games.
$5 for admission. At Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Highway, Sperryville, VA 22740 (Rt. 211 2 miles west of Sperryville). 540-987-9212.

Get up-close and personal with history. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of a Civil War encampment. Interact with the 13th Virginia Infantry as they perform daily tasks of the Confederate infantrymen. Stop by their camp and visit with the soldiers. Activities will include cooking, drill and weapons demonstrations.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy the scenic beauty and rejuvenating atmosphere of Sky Meadows State Park with 5k and 10k races organized by Bishop’s Events. Race proceeds benefit the Friends of Sky Meadows. The 10k race starts at 9 a.m., followed by the 5k at 9:30 a.m. Registration includes full-day parking pass at the park. Be sure to stick around after the race and enjoy the park’s many trails, as well as programs as part of Sky Meadows’ Spring Break offerings.
Registration:
5k: $25 until March 15; $30 after
10k: $40 until March 15; $45 after
For more information, and to register, go to: http://bishopsevents.com/event/2018-sky-meadows-5k-10k.
Extra Event Fee: Yes

Have you always dreamed of being a winemaker? Do you have what it takes to put together a delectable and delicious blend? Challenge yourself and your friends at our interactive winemaking seminar on Sunday, March 25th at 1pm.
Join our winemaker Sudha Patil for this workshop, and experience the excitement of combining both the art and the science that goes into making a distinctive wine. You’ll sample single varietal wines from barrel, then work with your team to create a unique, luscious cuvee!
When your perfect blend is finalized and put into the bottle, team challenges team as we vote for the most spectacular wine of the day! Only $50 per person, light appetizers included.
Tickets may be purchased by visiting Narmada’s website.

Virginia’s Greenest Winery hosts leading local solar provider Sigora Solar for an informational seminar on whether solar power might be useful at your own property and other related topics. Advance reservations requested: 540-923-4206.

Eggs are popping up all over Sky Meadows State Park. Visit our egg-laying free-range chickens by taking our Chicken Walk. Go on an egg-citing Geocache adventure to discover how bird, reptile and amphibians’ life cycles begin with an egg. Kids, use your scavenger hunting skills to find candy-filled eggs using clues from the story of Harriet, a fictional account from a young girl in the 1840s. Lastly, follow your nose to our Log Cabin for an egg-tastic hearth cooking demonstration, and stop by the Carriage Barn to craft a unique dyed egg using natural wax and dyes.

See THE Easter Bunny in person and enjoy an Easter egg hunt, games, and prizes along with music by Haze & Dacey and food from Sweet Treats! Hunt starts at 1pm!