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Please check the calendar often - events are continuously added.
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Warrenton Pony Show
Horse Show Grounds, Warrenton..... 8am - 4pm
60 E. Shirley Avenue
The "Oldest Pony Show in America," the five day event is an "A" rated USEF
junior/amateur hunter horse show. Very special because of the active junior
volunteer participation with the adults. Every year a large portion of the profits
are donated to charity.
For more information, call (540) 347-7897 or visit the website.
Download the schedule of events here.
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Children and Pets Parade
Main Street, Old Town Warrenton..... 10am
Families, youth groups, marching bands, strolling entertainment and pets are welcome!
Bring anything that rolls...
strollers, bikes, wagons, scooters, tricycles, carts, etc.
Decorating starts at 9:30am at 5th and Main Street. Bring your own or use ours!
Ice Cream provided by Carousel for the children after the parade! Entertainment by
the Fauquier Community Band! For more information call (540) 349-8606.
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Fourth of July Celebration at Great Meadow
Great Meadow, The Plains..... Gates open at 4pm
The bombastic Great Meadow 4th of July celebration featuring the most impressive
firework production in the region includes shells 20% larger than the biggest shells
used at the display on the Mall in Washington, DC. The fireworks are amazing as
light up the dark sky and the hills of the Virginia Piedmont. The staff of the Great
Meadow Foundation plan and organize this fun-filled day of events with entertainment
tailored to the families of all ages. There’s something for everyone with pony rides,
aerial displays, rock walls, petting farms, rural living demonstrations and much,
much more. The gates open at 4:00 pm when the fun begins. $
For more information call (540) 253-5001 visit the website.
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Twilight Polo at Great Meadow
Great Meadow, The Plains..... Gates open at 6:30pm; First (of 2) matches begins 7pm
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains
Great Meadow, host to the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races, is a world class
international polo field that has been described as one of the best playing surfaces
between New York and Aiken. Great Meadow Polo Club has over 75 playing members,
making it one of the largest in the region.
During the summer more than 20,000 fans - young professionals as well as families --
gather at Great Meadow with tailgates and picnics to watch the Twilight Polo program.
Two matches are held every Saturday night beginning at 7:00 P.M.(gates open at 6:30
P.M) until September 13, 2008 and many stay after the games to enjoy moonlight
dancing to the music of a DJ.
New in 2008: Enjoy the a sampling of the region's best food from Market Salamander
and Boss Hawg BBQ to be purchased on site. Enjoy a bottle of wine by the flickering
fire cressets on our brand new entertainment deck as the polo players gallop by.
Tickets at the gate: $20 per carload, or $10 for an individual
For more information and reservations, call our event line at (540) 253-5001,
or visit our website: http://www.greatmeadow.org
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58th Annual Fauquier County Fair
Fauquier County Fairgrounds, Warrenton..... see the website for hours
6209 Old Auburn Road, Warrenton
Great rides, games, music & entertainment, food and fun for the family!
Check out the website for a complete schedule of events, including...
Thursday Night - Rodeo; Friday Night - Exile;
Saturday Night - Kentucky Head Hunters;
Sunday - Norman Wright & the Travelers
For cost of admission and additional information, call (540) 270-9409 or 270-1659,
or visit the www.fauquierfair.org.
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Twilight Polo at Great Meadow
Great Meadow, The Plains..... Gates open at 6:30pm; First (of 2) matches begins 7pm
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains
Great Meadow, host to the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races, is a world class
international polo field that has been described as one of the best playing surfaces
between New York and Aiken. Great Meadow Polo Club has over 75 playing members,
making it one of the largest in the region.
During the summer more than 20,000 fans - young professionals as well as families --
gather at Great Meadow with tailgates and picnics to watch the Twilight Polo program.
Two matches are held every Saturday night beginning at 7:00 P.M.(gates open at 6:30
P.M) until September 13, 2008 and many stay after the games to enjoy moonlight
dancing to the music of a DJ.
New in 2008: Enjoy the a sampling of the region's best food from Market Salamander
and Boss Hawg BBQ to be purchased on site. Enjoy a bottle of wine by the flickering
fire cressets on our brand new entertainment deck as the polo players gallop by.
Tickets at the gate: $20 per carload, or $10 for an individual
For more information and reservations, call our event line at (540) 253-5001,
or visit our website: http://www.greatmeadow.org |
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Bluemont Outdoor Concert Series
Old Town Warrenton...... 7:30pm
The Grandsons ~ Roots Rock
At Shadowlawn and St. James Church at 73 Culpeper Street in Old Town Warrenton
On Saturday evenings throughout the summer, families, neighbors and visitors
gather for outdoor Bluemont concerts in Old Town Warrenton. Audiences enjoy
world-class jazz, bluegrass, Celtic music, rock, rhythm and blues, zydeco, African
dance, folk music and more.
Many people bring picnics to enjoy during the show. People of all ages are welcome.
All Bluemont concerts are smoke-free and alcohol is prohibited. Pets are not allowed
in the concert areas. Cost: $5 adults; $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors; $2 kids under 12
For more information call (540) 341-0988 or (703) 777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org. |
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Fauquier County Civil War Round Table
The Inn at Kelly's Ford..... 6:30pm
16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington
Gather at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm, speaker at 8pm
The purpose of the Fauquier Civil War Roundtable is to provide a framework for
persons to learn and exchange views about our country's history during the period
of the U.S. Civil War. Started in the Fall of 1998, the Roundtable is a membership
group open to all with an interest in this period of our history, regardless where they
live or which side they favor. Speaker to be announced.
Sponsored by the Southern Fauquier
Historical Society.
Advanced registration for dinner is required. For more information, call (540) 439-3549. |
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Bluemont Outdoor Concert Series
Old Town Warrenton...... 7:30pm
Robin & Linda Williams ~ Country Folk
At Shadowlawn and St. James Church at 73 Culpeper Street in Old Town Warrenton
On Saturday evenings throughout the summer, families, neighbors and visitors
gather for outdoor Bluemont concerts in Old Town Warrenton. Audiences enjoy
world-class jazz, bluegrass, Celtic music, rock, rhythm and blues, zydeco, African
dance, folk music and more.
Many people bring picnics to enjoy during the show. People of all ages are welcome.
All Bluemont concerts are smoke-free and alcohol is prohibited. Pets are not allowed
in the concert areas. Cost: $5 adults; $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors; $2 kids under 12
For more information call (540) 341-0988 or (703) 777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org.
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Twilight Polo at Great Meadow
Great Meadow, The Plains..... Gates open at 6pm; Match begins 7pm
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains
Pretty women, handsome gents, sumptuous tailgates and the romance
of an evening under the stars combine to form a great party! Warm summer
evenings,
flickering fireflys, and the excitement of pounding hooves make the
night's fun
unforgettable. Come to Great Meadow for Twilight Polo on Saturday
nights through September 13, 2008.
Cost: $20 per car, or $10 if you come alone; new this season...
the Polo Pony Express Meal Deal includes admission and meal for four for only $40.
For more information and reservations, call (540) 253-5001, or visit the website.
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Heritage Lecture Series
The John Barton Payne Building....... 3pm
2 Waterloo Street, at Courthouse Square off Main Street in Warrenton
Speakers: TBA
Sponsored by the Fauquier Heritage Institute, this monthly lecture series is held
on the third Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the John Barton
Payne Building.
For a list of scheduled lectures download the brochure.
For additional information, call (540) 341-7019. |
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Bluemont Outdoor Concert Series
Old Town Warrenton...... 7:30pm
Pan Masters ~ Carribbean Steel Band
At Shadowlawn and St. James Church at 73 Culpeper Street in Old Town Warrenton
On Saturday evenings throughout the summer, families, neighbors and visitors
gather for outdoor Bluemont concerts in Old Town Warrenton. Audiences enjoy
world-class jazz, bluegrass, Celtic music, rock, rhythm and blues, zydeco, African
dance, folk music and more.
Many people bring picnics to enjoy during the show. People of all ages are welcome.
All Bluemont concerts are smoke-free and alcohol is prohibited. Pets are not allowed
in the concert areas. Cost: $5 adults; $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors; $2 kids under 12
For more information call (540) 341-0988 or (703) 777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org.
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Twilight Polo at Great Meadow
Great Meadow, The Plains..... Gates open at 6:30pm; First (of 2) matches begins 7pm
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains
Great Meadow, host to the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races, is a world class
international polo field that has been described as one of the best playing surfaces
between New York and Aiken. Great Meadow Polo Club has over 75 playing members,
making it one of the largest in the region.
During the summer more than 20,000 fans - young professionals as well as families --
gather at Great Meadow with tailgates and picnics to watch the Twilight Polo program.
Two matches are held every Saturday night beginning at 7:00 P.M.(gates open at 6:30
P.M) until September 13, 2008 and many stay after the games to enjoy moonlight
dancing to the music of a DJ.
New in 2008: Enjoy the a sampling of the region's best food from Market Salamander
and Boss Hawg BBQ to be purchased on site. Enjoy a bottle of wine by the flickering
fire cressets on our brand new entertainment deck as the polo players gallop by.
Tickets at the gate: $20 per carload, or $10 for an individual
For more information and reservations, call our event line at (540) 253-5001,
or visit our website: http://www.greatmeadow.org
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