Weekends in October
October Fall Farm Fest at Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane..... 10am - 5pm
11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane 20144
Celebrate the fall harvest at Mount Bleak Farm. Each full weekend in October will feature
live music, interpretive programs, living history demonstrations, a corn maze, and old-
fashioned children's games.  Buy farm products from local vendors representing the
rich agricultural heritage of the area.  Tour Mount Bleak house and sample historic
cuisine.  The pick-your-own pumpkin patch will be open daily.  Call the park for
weekend program schedule, or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov.
For more information call (540) 592-3556 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

Weekends in October
Pumpkin Picking, Un-Haunted Hayrides and the Corn Maze

Cows-N-Corn..... Saturdays, 10am-9pm; Sundays, 12:30pm-7pm
5225 Catlett Road, Midland
Celebrate the season! Bring the kids out for pumpkin picking, our huge corn maze,
and a traditionally fun hayride!
For more information call (540) 439-4806 or visit www.cows-n-corn.com.

October 1 | Friday
First Fridays in Old Town Warrenton - Last one of the season!

Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 6pm - 9pm
Enjoy a summer evening with friends, live entertainment, art, the farmer's market,
activities for the kids, and more. Shops will be open late. Dine at one of the fantastic
restaurants in Old Town, most offering outdoor dining.
Join us every first friday of the month from May - October.
Sponsored by the Partnership for Warrenton main street program.
For more information call (540) 349-8606 or e-mail: amy@partnershipforwarrenton.org.

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5th Annual - A Day in The Plains

Main Street in The Plains..... 10am - 3pm
A family-friendly Autumn festival, this event will include a parade, an arts and crafts fair,
live music and entertainment, a 5K run in the morning, and more!
For more information call (540) 253-5470.

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Fall Motorcycle Day & Air Show

Flying Circus Airshow Grounds ..... Gates open at 11am; Airshow starts at 2:30pm
5414 Ritchie Road, Bealeton, VA
Ride you motorcycle to The Flying Circus and receive a 50% discount on admission.
Picnic and enjoy the airshow which begins at 2pm.
$10 /adults; $3 /children 3-12; 50% off admission for motocycle drivers
For more information call (540) 439-8661 or visit www.flyingcircusairshow.com.

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Fauquier County Fall Farm Tour

Central Fauquier County.... 10am - 5pm
This year's award-winning farm tour will be held in central Fauquier County.
Visit any or all of the farms on the tour and enjoy interpretive tours, animal exhibits,
a petting zoo, horses, farm machinery, alpacas, cows & calves, hayrides, a corn maze,
a winery, and more. For more information, call (540) 349-5314, or visit www.fauquierag.com.
Download, view or print the Brochure

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Catlett History Day

The Village of Catlett...... 8:30am - 3pm
Catlett Road (Route 28)
Enjoy the refreshing small-town atmosphere and interesting history of Catlett!
A day of fun for the whole family!

8:30am ~ We will open our day at 8:00am with our "town crier" announcing a flag
ceremony by our local Cub abd Boy Scout troop at the Cedar Run Building,
3558 Catlett Rd.

Immediatly after the ceremony the "Old Fashioned" breakfast will be served,
and crafters will be on the grounds. Artwork will be displayed in the social hall.
Free popcorn for everyone!

10:00am ~ Music will begin at the Fauquier Bank parking lot at 10:00am.
Across the street (corner of Catlett Road and Elk Rund Road) will be vintage cars,
trucks, fire trucks etc.

8:00am - Noon ~ Purchase a commemorative Railroad stamp at the post office from
8am to Noon.

12:00pm ~ Lunch will be served at Trinity Methodist Church.

1:00pm - 3:00pm ~ Tours of Catlett's historic churches, businesses and homes.  
A self-guided tour brochure can be picked up at the Cedar Run Building, 3558 Catlett Rd.

Our day will end at 3:00 p.m.
For more information call (540) 788-4609 or e-mail: catlett1966@earthlink.net.

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Remington October Festival

Remington..... Pancake breakfast starts at 6am...
Fireman's Carnival Grounds behind M.M. Pierce Elementary School
M.M. Pierce Elementary School, 12074 James Madison Street, Remington, VA 22734
Enjoy this family-friendly festival in the quaint town of Remington. Enjoy a delicious
pancake breakfast and entertainment all day long, including a fish fry, crafts, carshow,
music, and much more. Benefits the Remington Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
For more information call (540) 439-0754.

October 16 | Saturday
International Gold Cup

Great Meadow, The Plains...... Gates open 10am
On October 18th 35,000 spectators will gather at Great Meadow near The Plains,
Virginia, to celebrate the 71st running of the International Gold Cup Races presented
by Porsche. This event will provide a full day of entertainment including a Porsche
Classic car display and seven nationally sanctioned races.
For ticket sales call (800) 69-RACES or (540) 347-1215 or purchase online.
For more information call (540) 347-2612 or visit the www.vagoldcup.com.

October 17 | Sunday
Heritage Lecture Series - Old Town Treasures in Warrenton

The John Barton Payne Building....... 3pm
2 Waterloo Street, at Courthouse Square off Main Street in Warrenton
Speaker: Heidi Baumstalk, Journalist
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.

October 24 | Sunday
Flying Circus Airshow - Last show of the season!

Flying Circus Airshow Grounds ..... Gates/field open at 11am; Airshow starts 2:30pm
5414 Ritchie Road, Bealeton
Bring the family to this unique place, where brave pilots perform stunts in antique
biplanes. A parachute jumper opens the show, a wingwalker hangs upside down
from the biplane's wing, and more. Biplane rides available for purchase.
$10 /adults; $3 /children 3-12: children under the age of 3 are free.
For more information call (540) 439-3978 or visit www.flyingcircusairshow.com.