Visit Chesapeake Bay Events

Enjoy oysters, hot dogs and their special bean soup! Visit smithpointsearescue.com

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Town Hill Colonial Beach VFD. Ladies Aux Jackie Guyer 804-224-0021

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The second annual Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Family Day will be held on Saturday, February 21st from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. This year’s theme is “The Chesapeake Bay - A Partnership between Humans and Nature”. The event aims to raise awareness about the spirit and wealth of The Bay. Activities will focus on The Bay’s economic importance, its changing culture, and our interdependent livelihood.

Local experts and volunteers will share science and history lessons, the latest data, and interactive displays. Family Day is for kids of all ages. Admission is free. Groups welcome. Food available. Contact 804-453-6529 for further information.

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Food, vendors, and entertainment related to the English Isles and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
Sponsored by the Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce.

804 435-2850 ext. 6031
http://www.kilmarnockchamber.org

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Celebrate the annual grape harvest in a small town event. This year the Stomp will again feature a concert by Robbin Thompson, the Virginia-based singer/songwriter. Bring a blanket or chairs – no coolers please. Lots of new activities for the whole family, from skydivers to a maize maze. Food will be available for purchase along with soft drinks and White Fences’ own Meteor wine.

White Fences Vineyard and Winery
Irvington

http://invingtonstomp.com
804-438-5559

Sponsored by the Kiws Rotary. Vendors, demos, food, Sailing Regatta, Poker Run, kids events & fishing tournament. Join the fun on Virginia’s Northern Neck.

KIWS Rotary Website
804-435-616

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March 21-April 22: 4th-Grade Northern Neck History Fair Exhibition Exhibits and essays from the 2009 4th-Grade Northern Neck History Fair on display March 21-March 28, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, Main Street, Kilmarnock.
On display at Historic Christ Church March 31-April 22, Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the Foundation for Historic Christ Church, Bank of Lancaster, Bay Trust, and Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery.

Open to all fourth-grade students from Northumberland Elementary School, Lancaster Middle School, and Chesapeake Academy in Irvington.

The fair is designed to promote interest in and research on life in colonial and revolutionary Virginia by the area’s fourth-graders, who study the period as part of their Virginia Studies Standards of Learning.

http://christchurch1735.org

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The Potomac River Festival is a 3 day event beginning with the Firemen’s Parade Friday evening at 7:30pm. The Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary also sponsors a carnival.

Saturday events begins with the Grand Feature Parade at noon and fun continues with music, dancing, arts & craft vendors, (10-5 Sat & Sun), food vendors, evening concert with beer & wine sales, FIREWORKS at 9pm and many other activities happening during the day.

Sunday the arts, crafts, & food vendors continue their sales and view the Grand Boat Parade traveling up river from Monroe Bay to the town pier. The pet contest and parade is on town stage at 2 music on stage at 1pm.
Other events may be added so please stay tuned!

Date/Hours:
Friday, June 12, 2009 - Sunday, June 14, 2009 (10:00 AM-10:00 PM)
Children Welcome
804 224-8145

Email:
info@colonialbeach.org
Website: www.colonialbeach.org/

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9th Annual Colonial Beach Historical Society Big Band Dance.
museumatcolonialbeach.com. 804-224-7181

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Main street comes alive with house decorations, craft fairs, barbershop quartets and a 5K run/walk. Highlights are the parade in the afternoon and the fireworks in the evening. Sponsored by the RFM, Bethany UM Church and Fairfields Volunteer Fire Departmment.

804-453-6529
Website

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Lighted Christmas Parade. 32nd year! Over 100 entries come down Main Street in Kilmarnock with Santa Claus. Sponsored by the Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce. Go to kilmarnockchamber.org for more information.

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Colonial Beach Boardwalk Arts and Crafts Show is strickly fine arts and handmade items. This show is held on the boardwalk annually and has always been a favorite of artists, crafters and the public beacause of the fine items available and the river breezes.

Saturday, September 12, 2009 - Sunday, September 13, 2009 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)

Children Welcome
(804) 224-8145
Email:
info@colonialbeach.org

Website:
www.colonialbeach.org

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Caledon hosts its annual art and wine festival where regional wildlife and nature oriented artists display and sell art. Local wineries are on-hand for tasting and selling. Free to get in; wine tasting is $7 per person.
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Admission Fee: $7/wine tasting
(540) 663-3861
reservations: (800) 933-PARK
Website
or Friends of Caledon
King George County
Caledon Natural Area
11617 Caledon Road
King George, VA 22485

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Located in White Stone, this festival celebrates all things related to the Robert O. Norris Bridge and the Rappahannock River with music, food and a parade.

The Town of White Stone 804-435-3260

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