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Northern Neck Events
For more information e-mail us at marketing@rw-c.org or call 800-792-1444 or 804-438-4000.
2007
March
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Exhibit of Children’s Art. Art from local elementary schools on display all month at the Studio Gallery of the Rappahannock Art League. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10a.m. – 4p.m. 804-436-9309 Kirkin of the Tartan. Traditional Scottish Blessing and celebration. Full Early April Tartan/Scottish church service. Bagpipes and marching parade. 1p.m. Historic Christ Church. 804-438-6855 |
| 17-19 | 27th Annual Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show. Sat., 10a.m. – 6p.m., Sun., 10a.m. – 4p.m. A Preview Night Gala will be held on Friday evening, March 17th from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m. Advance tickets are required. This show is one of the oldest and most respected wildfowl art shows in the mid-Atlantic area. About 85 artists and carvers from all parts of the East Coast will be exhibiting. All proceeds benefit the operations of the White Stone Volunteer Fire Department. 804-435-6355 or info@rrws.org. |
| April | |
| 1 | Spring Opening Carter Museum and Reception Center. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Guided tours of 1735 church. Museum exhibitions. Gift shop favorites. Historic Christ Church. 804-438-6855. |
| 8 | Spring Barrel Tasting. Sample wines direct from the barrel. Live music, tours, tastings, wine and gift specials. Reservations recommended. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Ingleside Vineyards. 804-224-8687. |
| 8 | Northern Neck Artist Showcase. Original artwork on display and sale. Wine testing and hor d’oeuvres. Noon-5p.m. Belle Mount Vineyards. www.bellemount.com 804-33-4700. |
| 10-26 | Historic Garden Week. April 2006 with Theme of Houses in Time and will features homes in the Town of Warsaw and Richmond County which are Mt. Airy, Sabine Hall, Grove Mount, The Chinn House, The Jones House and Menokin. Also open for visitors will be the courthouse and clerk’s office, St. John’s Church and the Farnham Parish. 804-333-2252. |
| May | |
Irvington Farmers Market. First Saturday of each month. 8 a.m. – Noon. Heathsville Farmers Market. Third Saturday of each month. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| 7 | Annual Blessing of the Fleet & Parade of Boats. Local clergy lead a blessing of the commercial and recreations fleet as the fishing season begins. 4:30 p.m. at Omega Protein Plant off Fleeton Road. Come by land or by boat on Cockrell’s Creek. Reedville. 804-453-6529. Spring Open House & Super Sale. Enjoy spring time in the Courtyard with some complimentary refreshments. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Ingleside Vineyards. 804-224-8687. 2nd Annual Kilmarnock Crab Festival. In conjunction with the Lancaster County High School Carnival, Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce. 804-435-1552. |
| 27 | Rivahfest in Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce. 804-435-1552. |
| 29 | Memorial Day Service. Sponsored by the Retired Officers Association. 11 a.m. Historic Christ Church. 804-438-6855. |
| 29 | 17th Annual Strawberry Festival. Local strawberries, baked goods, arts and crafts. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Heathsville. 804-580-4555. |
| June | |
Rappahannock Art League’s Members Show: “June is Busting Out All Over”. On Display all month at the Studio Gallery of the Rappahannock Art League. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 804-436-9309. Irvington Farmers Market. First Saturday of each month. 8 a.m. – noon. Heathsville Farmers Market. Third Saturday of each month. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| 4, 11, 18, 25 | Vineyard Stroll. At 1 p.m. set off on a stroll of our vineyards with the Vineyard Manager, Winemaker or Proprietor. Learn about vines, wines, and winemaking on this informative walk. Following the stroll, enjoy a wine tasting in our Tasting Room. Each Sunday in June. No charge. Reservations recommended. Ingleside Vineyards. 804-224-8687. |
| 4-10 | “Second Saturday” at Historic Christ Church. Family fun with colonial games and crafts. Lemonade and cookies. Church tours and museum exhibitions. Children of all ages welcome. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 804-438-6855. |
| 24 | Jazz in the Courtyard. Enjoy an evening of live jazz in our European style courtyard. If you like, we’ll prepare a dinner just for you. Souvenir Glass, tours, tastings, wind and gift specials. Reservations required. 5 p..m. – 8 p.m. Ingleside Vineyards. 804-224-8687. |
| July | |
Rappahannock Art League’s Members Show, Abstracts. On display all month at the Studio Gallery of the Rappahannock Art League. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 804-436-9309. Irvington Farmers Market. First Saturday of each month. 8 a.m. – Noon. Heathsville Farmers Market. Third Saturday of each month. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| 1 | Independence Day Celebration. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Firecracker 5K Fun Run at 8 a.m. Parade at 3 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Children’s activities, Small Boat Show, food and craft vendors. Free museum admission. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. 804-453-6529. |
| 7 | Ice Cream Social on “Second Saturday” at Historic Christ Church. Family fun with tasty ice cream treats in a historic setting. Colonial games and crafts. Church tours and museum exhibitions. Children of all ages welcome. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 804-438-6855. |
| 19 | Hands-On History Day” at Historic Christ Church. Explore the history of colonial Virginia through hands-on activities with archaeology, eighteenth-century brick making, grave rubbings, and other exciting lessons. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages 6-12. Free event with lunch provided for all participants. Registration required. 804-438-6855 or fhcc@crosslink.net. |
| August | |
Irvington Farmers Market. First Saturday of each month. 8 a.m. – Noon. Heathsville Farmers Market. Third Saturday of each month. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| 4-5 | Dog Dayz, end of summer retail blow-out. Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce. 804-435-1552. |
| 12 | Second Saturday” at Historic Christ Church. Family fun with colonial games and crafts. Lemonade and cookies. Church tours and museum exhibitions. Children of all ages welcome. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 804-438-6855. |
| 29 | The 45th Annual Art Exhibit (the Labor Day Show), at the Studio Gallery of the Rappahannock Art League. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 804-436-9309. |
| September | |
Irvington Farmers Market. First Saturday of each month. 8 a.m. – Noon. Heathsville Farmers Market. Third Saturday of each month. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| 8 | 17th Annual Chesapeake Bay Seafood Festival. All-you-can-eat seafood, live music. Reservations required. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. www.kiwsrotary.org. Belle Isle State Park. 800-777-9717. |
| October | |
Irvington Farmers Market. First Saturday of each month. 8 a.m. – Noon Heathsville Farmers Market. Third Saturday of each month. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| 1 – Nov. 18 | Rappahannock Art League’s Second Annual Regional Juried Invitational Show. On display at the Studio Gallery of the Rappahannock Art League. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 804-436-9309. |
| 14 | 13th Annual Northern Neck Seafood Extravaganza. Get the best seafood in the Chesapeake Bay area right here on Virginia’s Northern Neck. Enjoy live music, tours, tastings, wine and gift specials. Includes souvenir glass. Reservations required. Ingleside Vineyards. 804-224-8687. |
| 21 | Scottish Day in Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce. 804-435-1552. |
| 31 | Halloween in Kilmarnock’s Downtown. Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce. 804-435-1552. |
| November | |
| 3-4 | Urbanna Oyster Festival. Entertainment, parade, food concessions. www.urbanna.com. |
| 10 | Fall Barrel Tasting. Sample wines direct from French and American oak barrels. See how the wines are maturing. Live music, tours, tastings, souvenir glass, and holiday wine and gift specials. Reservations recommended. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Ingleside Vineyards. 804-224-8687. |
| December | |
| TBA | “O Come All Ye Fairful!” Traditional songs, carols, and hymns sung acapella. Historic Christ Church volunteers and community friends are invited to participate in this seasonal songfest in the beautifully “greened” church. Historic Christ Church. 804-438-6855. |
| 8 | Kilmarnock Christmas Parade. Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce. 804-435-1552. |
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