Full Moon Hike at Blandy

[ August 12, 2011; 8:00 pm; ] Friday, August 12

Explore the Arboretum under the full moon. Wear comfortable shoes and join us as we search for owls, bats, cicadas, fireflies, and other
nighttime creatures. Perfect for the whole family!

Admission:
Members $8, nonmembers $10, families $20

Marker-Miller Peach Festival

[ August 13, 2011; 9:00 am; ] Everything peaches!!!!!!! Peach cobbler, peach pie, fresh peaches GALORE!!!!  Enjoy music from 1-3 P.M.; cow train for the kids and scenic wagon rides ($2.00, ages 4 and under free).  Variety of food for sale at the food building.

Winchester City Market

[ August 13, 2011; 9:00 am; ] Join us every Saturday morning (May through November) from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the Loudoun Street Mall for the Winchester City Market. Vendors of homegrown fruits, vegetables and homemade jams, baked goods, other foodstuffs, herbs, flowers and plants, and arts and crafts will be selling at the Market during the five-month season. The Market [...]

Tour of the Trenches at Cedar Creek Battlefield

[ August 13, 2011; 10:15 am; ] This is an intermediate level hike with some hills. You will need to bring water, snack/lunch, and bug spray. Please wear appropriate footwear; sandals are not recommended.

The group will caravan to the trenches and hike from the parking area through the trails along the trenches. The tour will descend to the shores of Cedar Creek [...]

Haute Dog Days of Summer

[ August 14, 2011; 12:00 pm; ] This is a great day for wine and dog & haute dog lovers alike! Dogs and their owners will enjoy an afternoon at the vineyard. Pack up the pooch for “Dog Days!” Spoil your dog with some a great doggie treats while you treat yourself to some fantastic haute dogs and wine. Dogs must be [...]

Belle Grove Lecture Series

[ August 17, 2011; ] With Virginia in the midst of commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, Belle Grove invites you to attend any on or all three of these informative lectures by renowned Civil War and Shenandoah Valley historians.

Admission is $5.

“Goodfellas” with all-you-can-eat spaghetti

[ August 17, 2011; 7:00 pm; ] Help us celebrate Robert De Niro’s birthday with a one-night-only screening of the Martin Scorsese classic Goodfellas, complete with all-you-can-eat spaghetti!  (spaghetti is not included in ticket, and will be available to order from your server).

Martin Scorsese explores the life of organized crime with his gritty, kinetic adaptation of Nicolas Pileggi’s best-selling Wiseguy, the true-life [...]

Wine Camp

[ August 19, 2011; August 20, 2011; August 21, 2011; ] If you love good wine, wonderful food, and learning about wine, then don’t miss this camp! Your experience includes a workshop on wine aroma and blending, viticulture field work, and wine tastings. This is a unique 3 day / 2 night escape to Virginia Wine Country. A vacation and life experience, which includes lodging, meals, [...]

Guided Civil War Walking Tour of Old Town Winchester

[ August 19, 2011; 6:00 pm; ] Experience the Civil War as a civilian in Old Town Winchester! Learn about the citizens and the events that took place in Winchester during that stirring period of time. Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326, and meet your guide at 2 N. Cameron Street. $5.00 per person, payable to your guide.

Movie Night

[ August 19, 2011; 8:00 pm; ]

Get ready for some great entertainment under the stars at Veramar. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs for this fun filled night. Movie starts at dusk, bring your own picnic or we will have light fare available for purchase (and of course wine!). (A movie donation of $7 to Magic Lantern Theater, a non-profit organization [...]