The Rokeby Farm property has a long and storied history as an icon of the Virginia Piedmont. Operated today by the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Rokeby is a place where agriculture, art, learning, and community thrive together in the beautiful countryside. We are thrilled to invite you to the first ever Rokeby Community Festival, where guests of all ages can get into the fall spirit with friends and family. Some highlights of the festival will include:
-A pickleball tournament on the Rokeby Airstrip, with both competitive and casual play from Pickle Me Silly
-Plant Sale
-Live music from local artists: Dylan Page & Friends, and Short Hill Mountain Boys
-Food trucks such as: Happy Family Ranch, Divine Swine BBQ, Fava Pot, Big Cheese Truck, and MooThru Ice Cream
-Local libations from: Slater Run Vineyards, Powers Brewery, and Wild Hare Cider
-Family fun activities such as: scavenger hunts, relay races, mazes, face painting, food demos, and more!
-Educational plant talks and field walks (wildlife garden, insect walk, tree talk, and chickens), plus vendor booth from our local partners such as: Gum Tree Farm, Sky Meadows State Park, Blandy Arboretum, VA Working Landscapes, Fauquier Extension/Master Gardeners/4-H. John Marshall Soil & Water, and Piedmont Environmental Council
Tickets and Registration:
General Admission tickets are available online ahead of the event for $10. Tickets will also be available day-of at check-in for $15. These tickets do not include registration for the pickleball tournament. Children 12 and under are free.
Pickleball Tournament tickets are available online ahead of the event for …. All pickleball tournament tickets include general admission to the festival.
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is a legacy of the designer, horticulturist and philanthropist Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon. Mrs. Mellon’s hope was that her extensive collection of rare books, artwork, and other materials relating to plants, gardens, and landscapes could continue to be used for education and inspiration.