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April 27 - May 6 APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Come on in and join us for the 85th Annual Shenandoah Apple Festival!
Drawing more than a quarter of a million people yearly from all over the country the Apple Blossom Festival is a local celebration not to be missed! Featuring parades, luncheons, pageants, contests the local people of historic Winchester, VA put on a spectacle you won't forget, complete with carnival and circus! This year Mario Lopez will serve as the Grand Marshal of this year’s festival!
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May 16 – May 20 NORTH-SOUTH SKIRMISH ASSOCIATION’S NATIONAL COMPETITION
Commemorating both sides that fought in the Civil War, the N-SSA puts on one of the largest reenactment events to be found in the United States! Admission is FREE!
Location: Fort Shenandoah, Route 522 N. to Gainesboro, turn right at Route 600 and follow signs to fort.
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May 12, 2012 “Of Ale and History” Beer Festival @ BELLE GROVE PLANTATION
The 17th Annual Ale & Beer Festival, hours are 11-6, with tasting beginning at Noon.
please call 540-869-2028
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May 18 - May 20 MAYFEST
Don’t miss the 30th Annual Strasburg MayFest, just 3 miles from the Campground!
"Parade, Music, People, Food, & Fun for All!"
Strasburg Welcomes You!
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May 19 – May 20 CEDAR CREEK BATTLE SYMPOSIUM
“The first ever seminar highlighting the Battle of Cedar Creek!”
Author Jeffry D. Wert, will speak. At this fun event participants will learn about recent battlefield archaeology and also have access to rarely seen areas of the Cedar Creek Battlefield! The event also features a motor coach tour of the battlefield with commentary by Mr. Wert.
For more information please call 540-869-2064
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May 26, 2012 NEWTOWN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Complete with a parade, car shows, and fireworks this all day festival is fun for the entire family. Located just minutes from the campground in Stephens City!
For more information please call 540-869-3087
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June 2 – June 30 “HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY” @ HISTORIC WAYSIDE THEATRE
A Musical by Randall Myler and Mark Harelik put on by the Wayside Theatre the historic Wayside Theatre, a treasure of the Shenandoah Valley. “Wayside Theatre is the second oldest professional theatre in Virginia. Bringing Broadway to the Blue Ridge”
please call 540-869-1776
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June 8 – June 10 MASSANUTTEN ANTIQUE TRACTOR & GASOLINE ENGINE CLUB SHOW
Don’t miss the 23rd Annual Antique Tractor Pull! This show features antique tractors, military vehicles, farm equipment and there’s also a Children’s Fair & Farm Toy Show at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds!
Call 540-667-2126 or 540-459-5066
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July 21, 2012 SHENANDOAH MOONLIGHT BALL
The 3rd Annual Moonlight Ball, being held at 116 South Loudoun Street Winchester, is a good old fashioned genuine Southern ball, complete with Civil War era clothing! Free lessons given on site, come as you are or dress for the part! No admission fee.
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July 30 – August 4 FREDERICK COUNTY FAIR
Held at the Frederick County Fairgrounds in Clear brook, Virginia.
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August 11, 2012 MARKER-MILLER PEACH FESTIVAL
Peach festival with wagon rides! 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester
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September 22 – September 23 APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
The 38th Annual Apple Harvest Arts & Crafts Festival is a two day event held at the Jim Barnett Park in Winchester. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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October 12 – October 14 SHENANDOAH VALLEY WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
This three day event features hot air balloon shows and hot air balloon rides, wine tasting, pumpkin carving displays and many more events for adults and children! Don’t miss the “Pumpkin Glow” Friday evening 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and more fun on Saturday & Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Long Branch, 830 Long Branch Lane in Millwood.
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October 20 – October 21 CEDAR CREEK WEEKEND
The famous Battle of Cedar Creek fought in 1864 at Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown, just minutes from the Battle of Cedar Creek Campground, is historically celebrated this year by reenacting engagements in the Valley in 1864 which lead up to the battle in Middletown.
please call 540-869-2028
