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live entertainment, including music and
dancing, great local and ethnic food, and
the traditional " Gathering Of The Boats "
and fireworks show. Admission is free, and
there's also a juried craft show, hot-air
balloons and children's rides. For details,
visit www.clarksvilleva.com or LakeFest's
Facebook event page.
Escape to the mountains and enjoy great
music under the stars! The Shenandoah
Valley Music Festival in Orkney Springs
has been bringing great music to the Valley
for more than 50 years. This summer's
lineup runs fromJuly 20-Sept. 2 and
includes such diverse acts as the
Temptations, Mary Chapin Carpenter,
Kenny G and the Piedmont Symphony
Orchestra! Visit www.musicfest.org for
package deals on tickets, lodging and
meals, including the Music Lovers'
Weekend Getaway.
From July 20-22, the 31st Annual
Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
serves as the opening act for a week of
festivities that includes the world-famous
pony-swim, non-stop live music and the
largest fine arts and crafts event on the
Eastern Shore. Visit www.Chincoteague
BlueberryFestival.com and sign up for
updates to receive a free E-Book of recipes
featuring this tasty, healthful fruit, and be
sure to check out the festival's Facebook
page.
Hosted by the Prince William Veterans
Farm Club, the Prince William County
Fair on Dumfries Road in Manassas from
Aug. 10-18 will again feature " Fun4U "
competitions and low-cost admission on
several days. From a demolition derby to
power wheels, cute baby and pet contests,
there's everything you'd expect at one of
Virginia's largest county fairs. Visit
www.pwcfair.com or the fair's Facebook
page for updates.
As summer winds to a close, head to the
mountains for the Highland County Fair
on Aug. 25 and Aug. 29-Sept. 1. You'll be
able to enjoy live bluegrass music, watch
tractor and lawnmower pulls, participate in
archery and cornhole contests, see the
Little Switzerland Cloggers and more! Visit
www.highlandcountyfairva.com or the fair's
www.co-opliving.com
Facebook page for more information.
From Sept. 21-23, Goochland County's
Field Day of the Past will offer a host of
activities, events and demonstrations for
the entire family. Heritage events, truck,
tractor and lawnmower pulls, historic
buildings, arts and crafts, equine events,
music and more. Visit www.fielddayof
thepast.net or call 804-741-8468 to learn
more.
Fans of old farm equipment will want to
swing by the Keystone Truck & Tractor
Museum, located just off I-95 in Colonial
Heights. Work up an appetite touring their
wide array of fully restored antique farm
tractors and ongoing restoration projects,
enjoy a meal at Sibley's BBQ, then get a
head start on holiday shopping at the gift
store, with its wide selection of toy
tractors. This unique museum is open
every day of the week, including Sundays
until 5 p.m.
FALL FESTIVAL
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Join us in September for our
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Guide. Contact us today for
special rates to advertise:
804-290-2184 or
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2018 SPECIAL EVENTS

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