LakeAnna 2017/2018

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MAY 13–14: MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
The best way to say thank you is to treat mom
to some delicious food. Tim’s at Lake Anna
Restaurant and Crabhouse, Mineral. 540-894-5011.
TimsLakeAnna.com
MAY 14: MOTHER’S DAY AT THE VINEYARD
Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and relax with
a glass of wine as you listen to live music. 11 a.m.–5
p.m. Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring. 804-556-3917.
GrayhavenWinery.com
MAY 20: LAKE ANNA BREWFEST
A beer tasting event held on the beautiful shores of
Lake Anna featuring local food, great music and Lake
Anna vendors. Noon–5 p.m. Lake Anna State Park,
Spotsylvania. LakeAnnaBrewfest.com
MAY 20: GORDONSVILLE FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL
A great day outdoors featuring Gordonsville’s famous
fried chicken as well as artisans, crafts, vendors, local
wineries and entertainment all day. 540-672-1653.
VisitOrangeVirginia.com
MAY 20: SPRING KIDS FESTIVAL
A fun and free event for children and families.
Orange. 540-672-1653. VisitOrangeVirginia.com
MAY 20–23: CIVIL WAR COURT DAY
Be part of an 1850s court case and help decide
the verdict. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Historic Spotsylvania
Courthouse. 540-507-7210. Spotsylvania.org
MAY 26–29: MEMORIAL WEEKEND PIG ROAST
Enjoy your long weekend by feasting on various food
selections along with an on-site pig roasting. Tim’s at
Lake Anna Restaurant and Crabhouse, Mineral.
540-894-5011. TimsLakeAnna.com
MAY 27: MEMORIAL DAY INTO THE NIGHT
Official kick off to the lake season. Come by and
enjoy music outside, as well as wine, dancing and food
trucks. 6–10 p.m. Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania
Courthouse. 540-895-5085. LAWinery.net
MAY 27–29: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
AT LAKE ANNA STATE PARK
A weekend of fun at the state park. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania. 540-854-5503.
Dcr.Virginia.gov/State-Parks/Lake-Anna
MAY 28: FIRST INAUGURAL HOOVER RIDGE HOPS FEST
Madison’s first ever Hops Fest with live music, local
food vendors and craft beer tastings. Hoover Ridge
Park, Madison. 540-308-1247. HooverRidge.com
JUNE 1–3: GRAVES MOUNTAIN 25TH
FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
The 25th annual festival features a weekend of
the best in bluegrass, Americana and roots. Graves
Mountain Lodge, 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Syria.
540-923-4231. GravesMountain.com
JUNE 3: WET & WILD! CLEAN THE BAY DAY
Do your part to get our bay clean and ready for
swimming. 9 a.m.–Noon. Lake Anna State Park,
Spotsylvania. 540-854-5503. Dcr.Virginia.gov/
State-Parks/Lake-Anna
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JUNE 3: NATIONAL TRAILS DAY, HIKING ROCKS!
GEOLOGY HIKE ON MILLPOND TRAIL
Get out on the trails at Lake Anna State Park.
4:30– 6 p.m. Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania.
540-854-5503. Dcr.Virginia.gov/State-Parks/Lake-Anna
JUNE 7–10: ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY FAIR
This annual fair is fun community event open to all.
Orange. 540-672-1653. VisitOrangeVirginia.com
JUNE 10: HERE COMES SUMMER IN THE VINEYARD
A party to top all parties, welcome the summer out
on the lawn and dance into the night. 6–10 p.m.
Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania Courthouse.
540-895-5085. LAWinery.net
JUNE 10: NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY
This national holiday is best observed at our own
state park. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Lake Anna State Park,
Spotsylvania. 540-854-5503. Dcr.Virginia.gov/
State-Parks/Lake-Anna
JUNE 15–18: VIRGINIA STATE PARKS HISTORY
AND CULTURE DAYS AT LAKE ANNA STATE PARK
Learn what makes our state park so special.
11 a.m.–5 p.m. Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania.
540-854-5503. Dcr.Virginia.gov/State-Parks/Lake-Anna
JUNE 17: FATHER’S DAY FISHING CANOE TRIP
Get outdoors with dear, old dad. 9 a.m.–Noon.
Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania. 540-854-5503.
Dcr.Virginia.gov/State-Parks/Lake-Anna
JUNE 17: HAMMERSTOCK FESTIVAL
Enjoy demonstrations, live music, handcrafted treasures,
wine tastings, raffles and more! 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring. 804-556-3917.
GrayhavenWinery.com
JUNE 17: TRASHY RIBS & BREWS FESTIVAL
Think thick, juicy, dripping ribs, oh-so-cold
beverages plus solid, harmonic-based blues.
5–10 p.m. Downtown Orange. 540-672-1653.
VisitOrangeVirginia.com
JUNE 17: BIG DAMN BIKE SHOW
The tradition continues for its 25th year, and it’s
bigger and better than ever. Bikes and classic cars, a
beer garden and more. Stonewall Harley-Davidson,
Orange. 540-672-1653. VisitOrangeVirginia.com
JUNE 17–18: FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Tim’s has a special weekend planned to help
you celebrate your dad. Tim’s at Lake Anna
Restaurant and Crabhouse, Mineral. 540-894-5011.
TimsLakeAnna.com
JUNE 18: RICHMOND BACON FESTIVAL
The annual celebration of all things BACON. 17th
Street Farmers’ Market, Richmond. 800-370-9004.
Facebook.com/RichmondBaconFest
JUNE 24: GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT
A fun, family-friendly event at our state park. 1–9 p.m.
Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania. 540-854-5503.
Dcr.Virginia.gov/State-Parks/Lake-Anna
JULY 1: SPOTSYLVANIA STARS AND
STRIPES SPECTACULAR
Four Stages of music, tours and community groups,
games and food vendors. End the evening with a
huge firework show. 3–9 p.m. Spotsylvania.
540-507-7210. Spotsylvania.org
JULY 1: LACA’S 20TH ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY
The Lake Anna Civic Association presents the perfect
way to celebrate Independence Day with your
neighbors. Rain date: July 8. 9:15 p.m. 540-894-9094.
LakeAnnaVirginia.org
JULY 1: COUNTRY AMERICANA FESTIVAL
A day of celebration and fun, with live music,
great holiday food, craft vendors, watermelon
eating contest and more! The night will finish with
fireworks. 1 p.m. Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania
Courthouse. 540-895-5085. LAWinery.net
JULY 1, 2 & 4: FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES AT
LAKE ANNA STATE PARK
Get out and celebrate our nation’s independence
with your family. 9 a.m.–Noon. Lake Anna State
Park, Spotsylvania. 540-854-5503. Dcr.Virginia.gov/
State-Parks/Lake-Anna
JULY 4: CULPEPER DOWNTOWN 17TH ANNUAL
4TH OF JULY
A whole day of special Independence Day Events.
Parade, fireworks, plus view a variety of classic and
modified vehicles. 10 a.m. Davis and Commerce
Streets, Downtown Culpeper. 540-825-4416.
Culpeper4thOfJuly.com
JULY 4: JULY 4TH NATURALIZATION CEREMONY
Celebrate “the great birthday of our republic” and
experience the 55th annual Independence Day
Celebration at Monticello. 9 a.m.–Noon. Monticello,
Charlottesville. 434-984-9800. Monticello.org
JULY 4: GRAVES MOUNTAIN
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
A Fourth of July celebration also celebrating Madison’s
225th anniversary. Graves Mountain Lodge, 205 Graves
Mountain Lane, Syria. 540-923-4231. GravesMountain.com
JULY 12: FIREMEN’S PARADE
A local celebration you don’t want to miss. 6:30 p.m.
Madison. 540-948-4455. MadisonVA.com
JULY 12–15: MADISON COUNTY FAIR
You don’t want to miss Madison County’s annual fair.
This year, the theme is “Blame it All on Our Roots,
We Showed Up in Boots.” Young Farmer’s Grounds,
Madison. 540-948-7073. MadisonCountyFairVA.com
JULY 15: CAJUN ZYDECO
It’s Fat Tuesday here in July with live Zydeco music,
Cajun Fare, plus a souvenir wine glass, beads and
dancing. 6–10 p.m. Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania
Courthouse. 540-895-5085. LAWinery.net
JULY 19–22: ORANGE COUNTY FAIR
An old-fashioned county fair with a collection
of activities, contests and entertainment aimed at
creating a fun atmosphere for all. Orange.
540-672-1653. VisitOrangeVirginia.com
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