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  In this September 2009 issue:
  • First Friday in Old Town
  • VA Scottish Games & Festival
  • The Commonwealth Wine & Polo Event at The Plains
  • Fauquier History Tour-N-Time
  • Evening Under the Stars Gala
  • Canoe to a Local Winery
  • Corn Maze and Farm Fun at Cows-N-Corn
  • Red Truck Bakery

   Over 70 fun events in September!  Check them out at:  www.VisitFauquier.com
First Friday in Old Town... September 4
 
 
First FridayWhere:  Main Street, Old Town Warrenton
When: Sept. 4th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
More info: www.partnershipforwarrenton.org

Celebrate the beginning of the weekend!  Several Fauquier wineries will provide wine tastings and will sell their award-winning wines. The Northern Piedmont Buy Fresh Buy Local farm vendors will be offering tastings throughout the evening as well as selling fresh, local products.  Taste Fauquier like never before while enjoying the smooth sounds of The Electeds! Not to mention Warrenton Farmer's Market vendors that will be on hand to assist you with everything from salsa, peppers, bees wax products, and more.  Did we mention there will also be a Petting Zoo, Face Painting and a Moon Bounce for the children?  Main Street will be bustling with shoppers, diners and fun.
 
Virginia Scottish Games & Festival... September 5 & 6
 
 
VA Scottish Games - toss
Where: Great Meadow Event Center,
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains
When: Sept. 5th, 9:00am - 8:00pm;
Sept. 6th, 9:00am - 6:00pm
More info: www.vascottishgames.org
 
For the first time in its history, the Virginia Scottish Games and Festival will be held at Great Meadow Events Center in The Plains.  The rolling pastures of the Great Meadow landscape are reminiscent of the Old World that so many of Virginia's first families left behind when they traveled to the colonies. Festival highlights include: highland athletic and dance competitions, piping competitions culminating in a massed pipe band performance, Scottish country dancing, clans, living history encampment, fiddling events, Scottish dog events, children's games, musical performances, British car show and a variety of food and craft vendors.
 
Commonwealth Wine & Polo Event at The Plains... September 12 & 13
 
Wine-Polo EventWhere: Great Meadow Event Center,
5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains
When: Sept. 12th & 13th, 11:00am - 7:00pm

The Wine Festival at The Plains and The 24th annual Commonwealth Cup of Polo come together for a weekend of great wine, great food, great art and great international polo - USA vs Great Britain - at Great Meadow Events Center in The Plains.

The Wine Festival at The Plains brings Virginia's Tasting Rooms together in one location for a grand celebration of the 2009 vintage harvest. Guests of this event will discover a selection of over 250 locally-grown artisan wines being produced in the boutique wineries of Virginia, including many that are rarely brought out of the tasting room.

The Commonwealth Cup is the oldest and one of the most highly attended polo matches in the country, typically attracting more spectators than the U.S. Polo Open. In this rousing and spirited annual challenge, the best players in the US square off against an elite team of Brits from the British Forces Foundation for a key benefit match.  The combined event, dubbed "The Commonwealth Polo & Wine Event at The Plains" also features gourmet cuisine prepared by the region's best chefs, a select group of fine art and fancy food vendors, wine pairing and tasting demonstrations, hat and tailgate contests, the traditional champagne divot stomp, limo winery tours and more throughout the weekend for a delightful Autumn afternoon of good fun for a very good cause.
 
Fauquier History Tour-N-Time... September 12
 
 
Black Horse Cav
Where:  Southern Fauquier County
When: Sept. 12th, 9:00am - 5:00pm
More info: www.fauquierhistorylive.org
 
You won't want to miss this all day celebration of Fauquier County's 250th anniversary. Events for the day will include the Black Horse Cavalry performing field demonstrations; living historians and displays of artifacts and antiques from the 1600's through to the Vietnam War period; demonstrations by reenactment groups, artisans, and crafters demonstrating blacksmithing, millwrights, and musicians and other living history enthusiasts demonstrating their talents; antique tractors, cars and military displays commemorating veterans from the Revolution through the Vietnam era; authors of local historical books will be on hand to sign.
 
The festivities officially begin at 9am in beautiful southern Fauquier County and wind down at 4pm with the Goldvien Jubilee midway closing at 5pm. Encompassing three locations and 20+ acres, you won't want to miss out. Park your car at either the Monroe Park or Mary Walters Elementary School, catch a bus to be present as 17th century Queen Elizabeth oversees the Ribbon Cutting at the new Elk Run Historical Church Park Museum. Tour the early settlement history displays' and then return by bus to watch the Black Horse Cavalry demonstrate field formations and target practice. Spend the day meandering through the different displays, and explore where this county started and how she grew. A lunch tent will be available at each location. 
 
Evening Under the Stars Gala... September 19
 
 
Evening Under the Stars
Where:  Main Street, Old Town Warrenton
When: 8:00pm
More info: www.partnershipforwarrenton.org 

The 20th Annual An Evening Under the Stars® boasts tastings from over 30 of the area's top restaurants and caterers, dancing in the street to the beloved Daryl Davis and his band and the fabulous Silent Auction Under the Tent promising something for everyone. This is the social event of the fall, a true not to miss event!  
 
Canoe to Rogers Ford Farm Winery
 
 
Canoeing
Where:  Inn at Kelly's Ford, Remington, VA

What's more relaxing than canoeing or tubing down the Rappahannock River?  How about ending your trip by relaxing with a glass of Virginia wine and some good conversation.

The Inn at Kelly's Ford now offers several canoeing/tubing trips along the Rappahannock.  The Wine Tasting Run begins at the Inn, located in Remington, and ends seven miles downriver at Rogers Ford Farm Winery in Sumerduck.  While at Rogers Ford, enjoy a wine tasting, the patio, great conversation and views of the rolling landscape.  www.rogersfordwine.com
   

 
Corn Maze and Farm Fun at Cows-N-Corn
 
 
Corn Maze
Where:  Cows-N-Corn, 5225 Catlett Rd, Midland
When: Weekends throughout the Fall
 
Everyone loves a corn maze! Bring the kids out to explore this year's maze - a different design every year - this year's design celebrates Fauquier County's 250th Anniversary! Take a farm tour, enjoy a hayride, visit cow class, learn to make butter, enjoy hand-dipped ice cream and homemade cheeses. Let the kids play in the "Play Pasture", and more!
 
$8 p/person; Children 3 and under are free.    
Hours:
Fridays, 4pm - 9pm
Saturdays, 10am - 9pm
Sundays, Noon - 7pm
 
Red Truck Bakery Now in Warrenton
 
 
Red Truck logoA local favorite has moved to Old Town Warrenton. Red Truck Bakery Owner, Brian Noyes, has renovated the 1921 Esso filling station at the corner of Courthouse Square. Here, he sells his mouth-watering pastries, breads, sweets & pies, granola and jams; and coming in September... longer hours, fresh sandwiches and hearty soups using local, seasonal ingredients.

What makes Red Truck Bakery unique? According to owner Brian Noyes, "In our breads, pastries, and jams we use the freshest fruit and dairy items from nearby farms-we want to know where our ingredients are coming from, how they were raised and whom to thank."

Red Truck Bakery, 22 Waterloo Street in Old Town Warrenton
Read about Red Truck Bakery on their website:  www.RedTruckBakery.com
 
 

 "The breezes taste
Of apple peel.
The air is full
Of smells to feel-
Ripe fruit, old footballs,
Burning brush,
New books, erasers,
Chalk, and such.
The bee, his hive,
Well-honeyed hum,
And Mother cuts
Chrysanthemums.
Like plates washed clean
With suds, the days
Are polished with
A morning haze."

- John Updike, September 
Upcoming
Events 
Weekends,
Corn Maze at Cows-N-Corn

Weekends,
Sangria at Philip Carter Winery

Aug 31 - Sept 3 Western Vacation Horseback Package

September 2 - 6
110th Warrenton Horse Show

September 4
First Fridays in Old Town Warrenton

September 4
Live Music & Friday Night Flights, at Poplar Springs

September 5
Fun at Sky Meadows

September 5
Sunset in the Vineyard at Fox Meadow Winery

September 5
Twilight Polo at Great Meadow

September 5 & 6
Virginia Scottish Games & Festival

September 5 - 7
Merlot Madness at Fox Meadow Winery

September 5 - 7
Labor Day Weekend at Pearmund Cellars

September 5 - 7
Labor Day Weekend at Philip Carter Winery

September 6
Flying Circus Airshows

September 6
Cattle Drive at the Marriott Ranch

September 6
Old Fashioned Toys & Games, at Sky Meadows

September 9
Fauquier County Civil War Round Table

September 10
Girls' Night Out at Pearmund Cellars

September 11
Live Music & Friday Night Flights, at Poplar Springs

September
12 & 13
Commonwealth Wine & Polo Event at The Plains

September 12
12th Annual Goldvein Jubilee

September 12
Fun at Sky Meadows

September 12
Murder Mystery Dinner at Pearmund Cellars

September 12
Fauquier History
Tour-N-Time

September 12
Feast of San Gennaro! at Three Fox Vineyards

September 12
Fall Festival at Piedmont Child Care Center

September 12
Murder Mystery Dinner at Chateau O'Brien Winery

September 13
Flying Circus Airshow

September 13
Wildflower Walk at Sky Meadows

September 16
River Horseback Ride at the Marriott Ranch

September 17
Self-Care Day Retreat, at Poplar Springs Inn & Spa

September 18
Live Music & Friday Night Flights, at Poplar Springs

September 19
Marshall Heritage Days

September 19
Applefest at Stribling's Orchard

September 19
Fun at Sky Meadows

September 19
Evening Under
the Stars Gala

September 19
3rd Annual LUCY STOMP at Three Fox Vineyards

September 19
8th Annual
Barn Dance

September 19
Annual Hume Day and Jousting Tournament

September 20
Heritage Lecture Series: Lesser Known Heroes

September 20
Fun at Sky Meadows

September 20
Flying Circus Airshows

September 24
Mountain Horseback Ride at the Marriott Ranch

September 25
TGIF at Pearmund Cellars

September 25
Live Music & Friday Night Flights, at Poplar Springs

September 26
Harvest Picnic
at Fox Meadow Winery

September 26
Heritage Day Festival 

September 26
Chili at the Chateau

September 26
Backpacking for Beginners

September 27
Flying Circus Airshows

September 26
Fun at Sky Meadows

September 27
Kids' Stuff at Sky Meadows

-A LOOK AHEAD-

Annual Day in
The Plains
October 4

Fall Motorcycle Day & Air Show
October 4

Remington Fall Festival
October 10

Fauquier County Fall Farm Tour
October 10

Haunted Hayride
& Haunted Barn
at Cows-N-Corn
October 10 - 25

International
Gold Cup
October 17

Halloween Parade & Trick or Treating in Old Town Warrenton
October 24
 
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