Upcoming Annual Events

 

 

Illumination Parade & Opening
of Gum Drop Square

Old Town Warrenton
December 5

Christmas in Old Town
& Gum Drop Square

Every Friday evening in December

Gum Drop Square
Every Saturday & Sunday in December

Christmas Parade in Old Town
December 6

Christmas Parade in Marshall
December 6

Christmas Parade in Bealeton
December 13

First Night in Old Town Warrenton
December 31



 
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December 4 - 6 | Thursday - Saturday
"Christmas in Music" presented by the Warrenton Chorale

Warrenton United Methodist Church..... 8pm each night; 2pm matinee on Saturday
341 Church Street, Warrenton
The Warrenton Chorale presents "Christmas in Music." All concerts will be held
at the Warrenton United Method Church.  Tickets are $6.00 in advance and may be
purchase at the following locations starting November 10th: Ribbons in Warrenton,
Rhodes Gift Shop in Warrenton, BB&T Bank in Bealeton, and the New Baltimore
Animal Hospital.  Tickets at the door are $8.00. 

For more information call (540) 341-0988, or visit www.warrentonchorale.org.

 

   

December 5 | Friday
Illumination Walk and opening of Gum Drop Square

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton.....
The illumination walk begins at 6pm at the Spilman-Mosby House (173 Main St.);
Gum Drop Square is open 7pm-9pm
Join us in Old Town for the charming Illumination walk and arrival of Santa!
The walk starts at the Mosby Museum (173 Main Street) and proceeds down Main
Street to Gum Drop Square in the John Barton Payne building. Children can visit
with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
There's much more for the family to enjoy including horse drawn hayrides,
refreshments, a live nativity, the Warrenton Ballet, String Orchestra, a puppet show,
and music provided by several local chorales.
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

 

    December 5 | Friday
Friday Night Flix at Barrel Oak Winery - "A Good Year"

Barrel Oak Winery...... movie starts at 6:30pm; open until 9pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane
Enjoy a really great movie with your friends and family in the loft, or in conversation
by our warm fireplace! Plan a cozy evening complete with all-you-can-eat popcorn
and s’mores for just $5.00 while sippin’ BOW’s excellent wines!

For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit www.barreloak.com.

 

    December 5 - 7 | Friday - Sunday
Studio 19 Photography Open House

Studio 19 Photography...... Fri, 5-9pm... Sat & Sun, Noon-4pm
81 Main Street, Warrenton
Entrance on 4th Street through the purple door.
This event will showcase original artwork from three impressive photographers.
Sunny Reynolds, www.sunnyreynoldsphotography.com
Dorothy Jackson Smith, www.horse-sculptures.com
Dee Van Houten, www.devaart.com
Come join us for an evening of beautiful original art.

For more information call (540) 349-0040.

 

   

December 6 | Saturday
Christmas in Old Town Warrenton
5k Run - Parade - GumDrop Square

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton.....
5k Run 8:30am; Parade 10am; Gum Drop 11am

For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

  • The Jingle Bell 5k Family Fun Run/Walk at the Warrenton Branch Greenway
    (at the cul-de-sac of 4th Street) behind Claire's at the Depot. Registration begins
    at 7:30am, walk/run begins at 8:30am. Proceeds benefit Verdun Adventure Bound.
    Cost: $25 to register the day of race
  • Main Street Christmas Parade at 10am beginning at 5th and Main
  • GumDrop Square is open 11am - 2pm in the John Barton Payne building.
    Here you'll find Santa and his elves
  • A live nativity, Christmas music, a food drive and more.

 

 

December 6 | Saturday
Marshall Christmas Parade

Main Street in Marshall..... 12 Noon
Bring the family out to enjoy this traditional, small-town parade.
For more information call (540) 364-1796.

 

 

December 6 | Saturday
Cabernet Cabaret at Three Fox Vineyards

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane...... 11am - 5pm
10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane
Enjoy Specials on our award-winning Cabernet Franc, while relaxing to
the sweet sounds of our piano-bar Cabaret!
For more information call (540) 364-6073 or visit www.threefoxvineyards.com.

 

  December 6 | Saturday
Benefit Dance & Fundraiser for Fauquier High School's Wrestling Team
at Barrel Oak Wine
ry

Barrel Oak Winery...... 6pm - 9pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane
Good family fun at BOW! Kids and dogs welcome! 
BOW will provide 10% of wine sales to benefit the FHS Wrestling team.
Fee: $5 donation at the door.
For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit www.barreloak.com.

 

 

December 6 & 7 | Saturday & Sunday
Country Christmas at Sky Meadows

Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane..... 11am - 5pm
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the holiday season in the peaceful
countryside. Join us as we clebrate a traditional country Christmas with holiday music,
craft demonstrations, and Old Saint Nick. The historic Mount Bleak House is decorated
for the season, and unique made-in-Virginia gifts will be on sale inside and out,
including fresh scented wreaths, Yule Logs and greenery from Crooked Run Orchard;
homemade jams, jellies, honey, mulling spices, apple butter, peanuts, soup and bread
mixes, Christmas ornaments and Virginia cookbooks from Middleburg Creamery and
Country Store; handcrafted Teddy Bears, scarves, gloves, and more non-allergenic
woven goods from Alpaca Full Moon Farm; freshly-cut and potted Christmas trees
from Ashcroft Farm.
Special Musical Performances in the Mount Bleak Parlor.
For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov.

 

 

December 6 & 7 | Saturday & Sunday
Alpaca Full Moon Farm - Holiday Open House

Alpaca Full Moon Farm, Marshall...... Noon - 6pm
9247 Ramey Road, Marshall
Take delight in the arrival of our last cria - due to arrive in late November! And enjoy
a fun, friendly and festive start to shopping for presents or compiling your own holiday
wish list! The house will be decorated, the fireplaces roaring, cider and treats will be
served...and do your holiday shopping with us and get your presents decoratively
bagged, be-ribboned and tagged for immediate gift giving. Believe me, it beats the
crazed rush at the malls!
For more information call (540) 364-4720, or visit www.alpacafullmoon.com.

 

December 7 | Sunday
GumDrop Square in Old Town Warrenton

John Barton Payne Building, Old Town Warrenton..... 1pm - 3pm
2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
A live nativity scene and food drive will also be held.
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

 

December 7 | Sunday
Crest Hill Antiques & Tea Room - Open House & Book Signing

Crest Hill Antiques & Tea Room, The Plains.....
6488 Main Street, The Plains
Open House 11am - 6pm; Signing 4pm - 6pm
Join us for free refreshments, gifts and promotions, and meet Leigh Somerville McMillan,
author and advocate for seniors, animals and the homeless. McMillan will be signing
her new novel, "IT ALL STARTED WITH A DOG", which she describes as “a feel-good
book for not-so-feel-good times.” McMillan grew up in The Plains and is a graduate of
Fauquier High School.
For more information call (540) 253-5790, or visit www.CrestHillAntiques.com.

 

December 7 | Sunday
"I'm Baroque for the Holidays ", The Piedmont Symphony Orchestra

Highland Center for the Arts, Rice Theater..... 3pm
597 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton
Ring in the Holidays with the PSO as we feature PSO Principal players in
well-known and loved Baroque works. Enjoy many other Holiday classics in
this heart-warming concert. Performances will include Herbert's March of the Toys,
Bach's Air on a G String and Brandenburg Concert No. 4, selections from Tchaikovsky's
Nutcracker Suite, and more!
Tickets: $20/adults; $15/seniors; $5/children under 18
For more information call (540) 878-2700, x2700,
or visit www.highlandcenterforthearts.org or www.piedmontsymphony.org.

 

December 11 | Thursday
Grower's Champagnes Dinner ~ Poplar Springs' Manor House Restaurant

The Manor House Restaurant..... welcome reception starts at 7:30pm
9245 Rogues Road, Casanova
7:30pm Welcome Reception and Hors d'oeuvres;
Come discover the world of Grand Cru Grower’s Champagnes, and learn why they
are the last great unknown bargain in the world of Fine Wine.
Our Grower’s Champagne Tasting will be hosted by Tom Bjornsen of the Roanoke
Valley Wine Company. Tom has guided Roanoke Valley Wine Company to become
Virginia’s pre-eminent Importer and Distributor of Grower’s Champagnes. He has
traveled extensively in Champagne seeking out the best Grower’s and Producers.
He has recently been featured on Good Morning Virginia and just partnered with
Virginia Living Magazine & 1 North Belmont for a feature article on Grower’s
Champagnes (hitting the newsstands on November 1st.) He conducts regular
dinners, tastings and seminars on Grower’s Champagnes throughout Virginia all
year long, and is proudly “The Official Champagne Guy” of the Tony Kornheiser Show.
Cost: $125 per person

For more information or to Make a Reservation, call (540) 788-4600 or toll free
(800) 490-7747, or visit www.poplarspringsinn.com.

 

December 12 | Friday
Christmas in Old Town and GumDrop Square

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 6pm-9pm
Join us in Old Town for a charming celebration of the holidays!
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
There's much more for the family to enjoy including horse drawn hayrides,
refreshments, a live nativity, and holiday music sung by local chorales.
Main Street shops will stay open late!
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

 

 

December 13 | Saturday
Holiday Vintners' Dinner at Chateau O'Brien

Chateau O’Brien at Northpoint Winery & Vineyard..... 7pm - 10pm
3238 Rail Stop Road, Markham
A delicious four-course meal, paired with our Chateau O'Brien wines.
Check out the menu by clicking on the link below. Reservations required.
Cost: $125/person
For reservations or more information, call (540) 364-6441 or visit www.chateauobrien.com.
Download the menu and flyer

 

 

December 13 | Saturday
Christmas Winedinner at Pearmund Cellars

Pearmund Cellars, Broad Run..... 6:30pm - 10pm
6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run
Come in dressy holiday attire to celebrate the coming of Christmas with our "Lord
of the Manor" Chris Pearmund. Share holiday cheer with friends and family by treating
them to our "Christmas Around the World" wine dinner. It's a perfect way to start this
season of merriment and love.
Cost: $99/person
For more information call (540) 347-3475, check out the menu at:
www.pearmundcellars.com

 

 

December 13 | Saturday
Bealeton Christmas Parade

Bealeton..... 12 Noon
Bring the family out to enjoy this traditional, small-town parade.
For more information call (540) 439-9301.

 

 

December 13 & 14 | Saturday & Sunday
GumDrop Square in Old Town Warrenton

John Barton Payne Building, Old Town Warrenton..... 1pm - 3pm
2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
A live nativity scene and food drive will also be held.
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

 

 

December 13 & 14 | Saturday & Sunday
Alpaca Full Moon Farm - Holiday Open House

Alpaca Full Moon Farm, Marshall...... Noon - 6pm
9247 Ramey Road, Marshall
Take delight in the arrival of our last cria - due to arrive in late November! And enjoy
a fun, friendly and festive start to shopping for presents or compiling your own holiday
wish list! The house will be decorated, the fireplaces roaring, cider and treats will be
served...and do your holiday shopping with us and get your presents decoratively
bagged, be-ribboned and tagged for immediate gift giving. Believe me, it beats the
crazed rush at the malls!
For more information call (540) 364-4720, or visit www.alpacafullmoon.com.

 

 

December 15 & 16 | Saturday & Sunday
Souper Days of December at Fox Meadow Winery

Fox Meadow Winery, Linden...... Noon - 6pm
3310 Freezeland Road, Linden 22643
Warm yourself in our cozy tasting room and enclosed deck.
A delicious bowl of hearty vegetable soup, great wine and conversation!
Warms the soul on a cold December day!
For more information call (540) 636-6777 or visit www.foxmeadowwinery.com.

 

 

December 19 | Friday
Christmas in Old Town and GumDrop Square

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 6pm-9pm
Join us in Old Town for a charming celebration of the holidays!
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
There's much more for the family to enjoy including horse drawn hayrides,
refreshments, a live nativity, the Warrenton Ballet, Hand Bell Choirs, and holiday
music sung by local chorales. Main Street shops will stay open late!
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

 

 

December 20 | Saturday
Alpaca Full Moon Farm - Holiday Open House

Alpaca Full Moon Farm, Marshall...... Noon - 6pm
9247 Ramey Road, Marshall
Take delight in the arrival of our last cria - due to arrive in late November! And enjoy
a fun, friendly and festive start to shopping for presents or compiling your own holiday
wish list! The house will be decorated, the fireplaces roaring, cider and treats will be
served...and do your holiday shopping with us and get your presents decoratively
bagged, be-ribboned and tagged for immediate gift giving. Believe me, it beats the
crazed rush at the malls!
For more information call (540) 364-4720, or visit www.alpacafullmoon.com.

 

 

December 20 & 21 | Saturday & Sunday
GumDrop Square in Old Town Warrenton

John Barton Payne Building, Old Town Warrenton..... 1pm - 3pm
2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton
Children can visit with Santa and then shop with the elves in Santa's Secret Shop.
A live nativity scene and food drive will also be held.
For more information call (540) 349-8606, or visit www.partnershipforwarrenton.org.

 

 

December 31 | Monday
First Night in Old Town Warrenton

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 7pm - Midnight
First Night Performances: 7pm - 11:45pm
Grand Illumination at Old Courthouse: 11:45pm - Midnight
Families, friends and neighbors from all over Fauquier County and beyond welcome
in the New Year with a community celebration of the arts for people of all ages.
First Night Warrenton will host over 50 wonderful performances at more than 10 indoor
locations in downtown Warrenton, all within walking distance of one another. Come and
enjoy jazz, classical music, puppet shows, bluegrass, folk music, magicians and much
more! First Night concludes at midnight with a traditional Grand Illumination gathering on
the Old Courthouse green. Everyone will receive a candle, pass the flame to their
neighbor and sing in the New Year as the old courthouse bell rings the last twelve
chimes to midnight.
First Night Warrenton is a family oriented, alcohol-free celebration with entertainment
coordinated by the Bluemont Concert Series. Performances are held in boardrooms,
lobbies, courtrooms, church sanctuaries, parish halls and other locations. Old Town
Warrenton provides an ideal setting with its historic charm, convenient parking and many
fine restaurants.
Admission: $8 per person; $6 Seniors; $3 Children 3-12; under 3 free
Advanced Buttons on sale now at The Fauquier Bank (all locations),
Fauquier Hospital Gift Shop, G. Whillickers Toys & Books, Warrenton Visitors Center

For more information call (540) 341-0988 or (703) 777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org.

 

 
 
           

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