http://www.virginia.org Events for Fairfax County - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:23 AM Fairfax County Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43199 See Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Sally, Lucy, the whole Peanuts gang with the classical comic strip scenes, musical numbers, and more! Showing March 22, 23, 24 at Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, VA. More info at www.leedrama.org or by calling 703-924-8438! Don't miss out on this family musical extravaganza! 3/22/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=38350 Experience the Extraordinary. The Craftsmen's Classic features original designs & work by over 400 talented artists and craftsmen from the US & Canada. See the creative process in action as many demonstrate throughout the weekend. There is something for every style, taste & budget, with items from the most traditional to the most contemporary. 3/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37458 Children 3-8 years, bring your baskets and hunt for filled Easter eggs in Sully's fields. Find the special egg and claim your prize. Participate in an egg roll as children may have done at the Capitol during the presidency of James Madison. Visit baby animals, create an Easter craft to take home and indulge in yummy treats. Eggs provided at the site. Egg hunts at 2 and 3pm. Call for reservations. 3/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42911 After ten years of research and reconstruction, Mount Vernon will fire up the stills at George Washington's Whiskey Distillery – 210 years after Washington began distilling corn and rye whiskey. The Distillery and adjacent Gristmill will feature a “spirited” grand opening weekend celebration March 31 – April 1, with costumed distillers and millers operating the fascinating water-powered machinery in both buildings 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 3/31/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37365 Mount Vernon welcomes warmer weather with a festive Spring Garden Party! Free wagon rides through Washington's fruit garden and nursery, charming early-American musicians in the upper and lower gardens, and interesting demonstrations on how to incorporate 18th-century techniques into modern gardens are just some of the highlights. Free seed packets will be given to visitors. 4/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40177 The park's spring festival celebrates the life of Liz Hartwell and the environs she protected. Hartwell spearheaded efforts to preserve bald eagle habitat on Mason Neck. The whole family will enjoy musical performances, live animal shows, hayrides, food, canoe tours, guided hikes, and educational displays and activities. 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35798 An afternoon of music, dance and fashion! Enjoy a runway show of fashions from Reston Town Center retailers; there will be giveaways and chances to win fantastic prizes! Proceeds will benefit Children's Medical Center. 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=32914 A Celebration for Pets & Pet Lovers. Come to the 7th annual Pet Fiesta at Reston Town Center, a celebration of pets and pet owners with contests, exhibitors, pet rescue groups, a Super Pet Adoption, the Tails on Trails Dog Walk, and entertainment. Free admission. Proceeds benefit pet organizations. Visit www.restontowncenter.com or www.petfiesta.org. 5/5/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43785 Visit us in historic Clifton for the MARKETPLACE. We will have a silent auction and boutiques featuring unique items to browse and to buy along with an art show and sale displaying the works of local women artists. These events will take place at locations throughout town including the Town Meeting Hall, the Presbyterian Church and the Hermitage Restaurant. Shops open late Wed. FREE. 5/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=38273 5/18/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37455 At Sully's 1812 muster you can drill with troops, watch the cannon firing and learn the role of horses in military and civilian life. Visit with the Ship's Surgeon to find out about early 19th century medical practice. Dance to period tunes, play games and enjoy a puppet show created especially for Sully's Muster! Stop by the kitchen and see foods prepared. House tour included. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=24938 Enjoy this long-running annual community festival! Since 1915! Featuring carnival rides, great food, elections to McLean Community Center Governing Board, the following activities are all free; live entertainment, facepainting and tattoos, pony rides, kiddie rides, moonbounce. Festival also features arts and crafts and commmunity booths. It's a day you don't want to miss. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=28545 At beautiful Reston Town Center, see fabulous artwork by 180 of the nation's finest painters, sculptors, fine-crafters and jewelers, all available for purchase. Hear live music at the Pavilion stage, taste festive foods, watch artist demonstrations, and get creative with hands-on activities in the Children's Art Tent. Free. $5 donation suggested to benefit the Greater Reston Arts Center. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=25938 The Herndon Festival is one of the most popular outdoor festivals in Northern Virginia. Held in historic downtown Herndon, the festival features four days of live musical entertainment, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, food, 10K & 5K races and Fitness Expo, Business Expo, K9-2K and Doggie Expo, Childrens Hands-On Art Area, fireworks displays and more! Admission is free. 5/31/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37291 Taste samples from more than 50 of Virginia's finest wineries at the 26th annual Vintage Virginia wine festival. Held June 2-3 at Bull Run Regional Park, the event is one of the oldest and largest wine festivals. Tickets to the event include commemmorative tasting glasses, and an entire day of wine tasting and listening to some of the best New Orleans style music in the state. 6/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=25938 The Herndon Festival is one of the most popular outdoor festivals in Northern Virginia. Held in historic downtown Herndon, the festival features four days of live musical entertainment, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, food, 10K & 5K races and Fitness Expo, Business Expo, K9-2K and Doggie Expo, Childrens Hands-On Art Area, fireworks displays and more! Admission is free. 6/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=20141 The 26th anniversary of the Fairfax Festival features several stages of music and other performances, fireworks, Carnival Midway with over 40 rides and activities; more than 50 juried crafters and artisans, Fairfax County Expo, nearly one hundred exhibitors and stores, and much more. Directions, discount coupons, advance ticket sales are available at the website. 6/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37950 Join over 800 bike riders and take the challenge with American Diabetes Association to help find a cure by riding in the Century Ride (100 miles), Fitness Challenge (63 miles), Fitness Test (32 miles), or the Family Fun Ride (12 miles). Call 202.331.8303 x 4535 or visit www.diabetes.org/tour. 6/10/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35814 Northern Virginia's largest outdoor food festival features delectable fare from the region's finest eateries, live music all day in the Pavilion, a beer and wine garden, and activities and games at Kids Korner. Admission and parking are free, "taste" tickets sold separately at $1 each. Presented by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. 6/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=34429 Celebrate Father's Day at Sully's Annual Antique Car show. More than 400 antique and classic cars will fill the grounds. Buy the car of your dreams at the Car Corral or search for the perfect accessory in the Flea Market with more than 100 vendors. Treat Dad to a delicious lunch and get your toes tapping to a variety of music reminiscent of the heyday of these classic automobiles. 6/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40056 Join the Town of Herndon for a great family-fun event featuring a community-wide kick-ball game, sack races, arts & crafts activities, bingo and more. All the activities are FREE! Our Main Stage of entertainment will get the crowds up and dancing. In addition, there will be clowns and jugglers performing. Our fabulous fireworks show is choreographed to music and starts at 9:30 PM. 7/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39684 Come out and enjoy Fireworks, music performances, food games for the family, facepainting and tattoos for the kids and much more at the McLean Community Center July 4th Celebration at Langley High School. 7/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=32638 Historic Mount Vernon, will celebrate George Washington's contribution to America's freedom on July 4th with its annual Red, White & Blue Celebration. The day will feature musical performances, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit by ‘General Washington' himself. All events are included in regular Estate admission. 7/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37456 Experience WWII from the home front to the front lines at Sully Historic Site. Over 60 reenactors from the US, England, Germany, and more talk about their daily experiences in the war. See equipment, vehicles, and weapons used in the war. Talk with women about their roles, and find out how the civilans were contributing to the war effort. Enjoy live period music. $6/adult, $4/senior & child. 10-4. 7/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=34430 Federal and Confederate troops recreate Civil War daily life as reenactors demonstrate the varied work of the army. Skirmishes each day include infantry, artillery and cavalry. Civilians show how life went on as husbands, sons and brothers marched off to war. Discover the lifestyle during this turbulent time in America's history. The house tour features rarely-seen Civil War artifacts. 8/18/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40058 The Labor Day Jazz & Wine Festival features an outstanding lineup of well-known regional and national jazz performers. Wine tastings from up to a dozen Virignia wineries offer a tasteful complement to the music filled day. Fifteen fine artists present a variety of handmade items for sale, and refreshemnts are available. The festival is held on the Town Green in historic downtown Herndon. 9/3/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=28399 Explore the wares of over 60 vendors at the 32nd Annual Quilt Show and Sale. Enjoy a variety of vendors selling antique and new American made quilts, books, patterns, fabrics and quilt-related merchandise. Also enjoy demonstrations and talks on quilting, music, children's activities, quilt appraisals, quilted door prize, music and food. House tour included. The show is rain or shine! 9/9/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40060 Come to Runnymede Park and celebrate nature! Explore various nature stations throughout the park including Reptiles, Archeology, Sugarland Run Watershed, Forest Habitats, Bats! with the “BAT CAVE,” Animal Artifacts, Play “Oh Deer” & “Nature's Web” & much, much more! Investigate live animals, entertainment, crafts, food, and fun for the whole family! Satellite parking will be available. 9/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43268 9/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=23873 Black Women United for Action and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association join in commemorating the slaves who lived at Mount Vernon with a wreathlaying ceremony and musical presentation at the Slave Memorial at Mount Vernon. This event features dramatic readings and uplifting music presented to reflect, remember and recognize the slaves for their sacrifices, accomplishments and contributions to the early formation of this nation. 9/22/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41112 The 15th annual festival offers a full day of free family-friendly activities and entertainment. Programs include interactive health-related activities, pumpkin painting, a farmer's market, KidZone, train and hay rides, face painting, music and dance performances, model train displays, pony rides, a petting zoo, public safety exhibits, and more. Food and beverages may be purchased at food court. 9/29/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39682 The 2007 Russian-Slavic festival celebrates the heritage of Russia, Ukraine, and Belorus. Enjoy music, performances, including the Balalaika Orchestra, and food from this wonderfully rich culture. Plus there will be a special kids crafts area and Russian artisans from around the area. Bring the whole family to this event and experience Russia like never before. 9/29/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41318 Five unique private homes are open to the public for this one special day for a self-conducted tour. Experience the award-winning, innovative, planned community of Reston. Call for ticket information. 10/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=25622 Celebrate the harvest season and Mason Neck's history at this event with crafts, music, food, fun activities and educational demonstrations. 10/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35802 A fun, family event celebrating the joys of the fall season with hayrides, a hay maze, face painting, live scarecrows, arts & crafts and more. Children are invited to march in a costume parade, join a costume contest, and enjoy trick or treating at participating Town Center retailers. A ticket for all the day's events is $5/child, or $20/family, with all proceeds benefiting Reston Interfaith. 10/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41702 10/27/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37229 Prince William Forest National Park will host the 2007 US Orienteering Championships from Nov. 2-4. Over 500 participants are expected. This event has also qualified as a world ranking event in this adventurous sport, which is expected to draw competitors from around the world. Orienteering is an outdoor sport comprised of finding marked checkpoints in the woods, and is practiced by all ages. 11/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35694 Visit this spectacular, award-winning holiday event featuring 300 fine artisans from more than 20 states. In a festive, enjoyable atmosphere, artists and craftspeople from across the country offer a diverse selection of fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, photography, fiber arts, as well as thousands of one-of-kind Christmas collectibles. 11/9/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39864 In honor of our nation's veterans, Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty or retired military. Special activities include a free patriotic community concert by the all-veteran barbershop chorus The Harmony Heritage Singers. Veterans are also invited to place a flower at Washington's Tomb. Free flags will also be provide for Veterans. 11/11/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40378 11/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39866 During this holiday program, visitors learn about the Washingtons' Christmas traditions; tour the candlelit Mansion including the rarely-seen third floor; and meet historical characters including Martha Washington and Tobias Lear, who served as Washington's secretary during his presidency. On the grounds, guests enjoy caroling and free cookies and hot cider around a roaring campfire. This is the only time of the year that Mount Vernon is open exclusively for public evening tours 11/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35807 Race for the Kids at 7:30am. Kids join the fun and run with Alan Webb in the "The Reston Mile" to benefit Neediest Kids. No entry fee. neediestkids.org. At 11am, celebrate our 16th Annual Parade featuring Santa, Macy's style balloons, musical groups, dancers, antique cars & more. Photos with Santa at 12:30. Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing Along with the Reston Chorale at 6pm. Carriage Rides 6:30-10pm. 11/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39679 11/30/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39866 During this holiday program, visitors learn about the Washingtons' Christmas traditions; tour the candlelit Mansion including the rarely-seen third floor; and meet historical characters including Martha Washington and Tobias Lear, who served as Washington's secretary during his presidency. On the grounds, guests enjoy caroling and free cookies and hot cider around a roaring campfire. This is the only time of the year that Mount Vernon is open exclusively for public evening tours 11/30/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=34820 12/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40035 12/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39679 12/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41703 Lake Anne welcomes the holidays with a tradition of festive family fun, musical entertainment, vendors, and a petting zoo. Event begins at 10 am with craft-making for kids, then Santa arrives by barge at 12:30 pm to meet the children on the plaza. 12/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40057 The Herndon Holiday Arts & Crafts Show fills the Herndon Community Center with over 110 art and craft booths. The event has been in existence for 29 years. This event is a great place to do your holiday shopping. Enjoy our holiday decorations and many unique gift ideas. 12/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39679 12/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39866 During this holiday program, visitors learn about the Washingtons' Christmas traditions; tour the candlelit Mansion including the rarely-seen third floor; and meet historical characters including Martha Washington and Tobias Lear, who served as Washington's secretary during his presidency. On the grounds, guests enjoy caroling and free cookies and hot cider around a roaring campfire. This is the only time of the year that Mount Vernon is open exclusively for public evening tours 12/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42283 Concerts are at 1, 2 or 3pm. One of the top rated pan-Celtic groups in the world, IONA treats its audience to high energy entertainment featuring Scottish fiddling, driving percussion and strong vocals. A tour of the 1794 house is included. Refreshments will be served in the original 18th century kitchen. Prepaid reservations are required. Refunds require two week written notice. Limited seating. 12/27/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42284 Performing in Victorian style, TreVoché is a vocal trio which transports you back a hundred and fifty years. They create the perfect old-world Christmas setting, performing traditional and familiar Victorian-style holiday music with Victorian ambiance and inviting visitors to join in song. A tour of the 1794 house is included. Refreshments will be served in the original 18th century kitchen. 12/28/2007