LakeAnna 2017/2018

JULY 22: JET SKI POKER RUN
A wild time at Tim’s. Tim’s at Lake Anna
Restaurant and Crabhouse, Mineral. 540-894-5011.
TimsLakeAnna.com
JULY 22: PEACH DAY AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN LODGE
Celebrate the most delicious of summer fruits. Graves
Mountain Lodge, 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Syria.
540-923-4231. GravesMountain.com
JULY 29: LACA’S ANNUAL MEETING
The Lake Anna Civic Association’s annual meeting,
featuring speakers talking about topics current and
relevant to Lake Anna. 9–11 a.m. 540-894-9094.
LakeAnnaVirginia.org
AUG. 5: CARIBBEAN BEACH PARTY
Join with Heart of Virginia Award winning
wineries wearing your favorite Island shirt at this
Caribbean themed event. 5–10 p.m. Lake Anna
Winery, Spotsylvania Courthouse. 540-895-5085.
HOVAWineTrail.com
AUG. 10–13: RICHMOND JAZZ FESTIVAL
A joyful display of jazz, funk, soul and R&B on
multiple stages at one of the largest music festivals
on the East Coast. Richmond. 800-370-9004.
JazzAtMaymont.com
AUG. 26: KIDS FUN RUN
A great way for your kids to have fun and get in shape.
Orange. 540-672-1653. VisitOrangeVirginia.com
SEPT. 1–4: LABOR DAY WEEKEND PIG ROAST
Spend your Labor Day Weekend with Tim’s at
Lake Anna offering various food options along
with an on-site pig roasting. Tim’s at Lake Anna
Restaurant and Crabhouse, Mineral. 540-894-5011.
TimsLakeAnna.com
SEPT. 2: TASTE OF THE MOUNTAINS
STREET FESTIVAL
Celebrating its 25th year, this family-friendly festival
honors the heritage of the mountain and traditional
cultures of 18th and 19th century America. 9 a.m.–
4 p.m. Historic Madison. 540-948-4455.
Madison-VA.com/Taste-of-the-Mountains/
SEPT. 2: END OF SUMMER JAM
Still trying to hold on to those hot summer nights and
special lake memories? Come on over to the winery
for music, dancing and food. What a way to end the
summer. 6–10 p.m. Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania
Courthouse. 540-895-5085. LAWinery.net
SEPT. 2–4: LABOR DAY WEEKEND
ACTIVITIES AT LAKE ANNA STATE PARK
Close out your summer with a bang! 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania. 540-854-5503.
Dcr.Virginia.gov/State-Parks/Lake-Anna
SEPT. 3: HOPTOBERFEST
Break out your lederhosen and come out for a
variety of craft beers and Virginia wines available in
one place for you to sample. Historic Downtown
Culpeper. 540-727-0611. VisitCulpeperVA.com
EVENTS OF LAKE ANNA
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SEPT. 8–10: SOMERSET STEAM
& GAS PASTURE PARTY
Featuring traditional farming equipment, a
flea market, plus activities and entertainment
for the whole family. Somerset. 540-672-1653.
VisitOrangeVirginia.com
SEPT. 9: NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE,
COVE CLEAN-UP BY CANOE
The summer is over, so let’s get that lake sparkling.
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania.
540-854-5503. Dcr.Virginia.gov/State-Parks/
Lake-Anna
SEPT. 9: ORANGE STREET FESTIVAL
This traditional festival offers a wide range of items
including local artwork, handmade crafts, children’s
activities and more. Also includes live music and a
Beverage Garden. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Downtown Orange.
540-672-1653. VisitOrangeVirginia.com
SEPT. 9: HERITAGE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Celebrate the legacy of revolutionary gardener
Thomas Jefferson. Monticello, Charlottesville. 434-
984-9800. Monticello.org
SEPT. 16: WINE BY THE LAKE
Experience great Virginia wineries combined with
amazing local food, great music and Lake Anna
vendors. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Lake Anna State Park,
Spotsylvania. WineByTheLake.com
SEPT. 23–24: GIANT ACORN SPRINT & GIANT
ACORN INTERNATIONAL
A fun race your whole family will enjoy. 9 a.m. Lake
Anna State Park, Spotsylvania. 540-854-5503. Dcr.
Virginia.gov/State-Parks/Lake-Anna
OCT. 4–8: VA DOUBLE, TRIPLE AND QUADRUPLE
ANVIL TRIATHLONS
Get active at our state park. Lake Anna State Park,
Spotsylvania. 540-854-5503. Dcr.Virginia.gov/
State-Parks/Lake-Anna
OCT. 7: GORDONSVILLE FALL FESTIVAL
A great way to celebrate everything you and your
family love about the fall. Gordonsville.
540-672-1653. VisitOrangeVirginia.com
OCT. 7–8, 14–15, 21–22: GRAVES MOUNTAIN
APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
The perfect event to celebrate the fall season.
Features live entertainment, including bluegrass music
and cloggers, hayrides, apple picking and much more.
540-923-4231. GravesMountain.com
OCT. 13–15: RICHMOND FOLK FESTIVAL
Celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American
culture through music, dance traditional crafts,
storytelling and food. Richmond. 804-788-6466.
RichmondFolkFestival.org
OCT. 21: BEST OF VIRGINIA
IN ORANGE CHILI & BREWFEST
Taste and vote for the Best Chili Recipe offered by
area professional and amateur chefs, including
live music and brewery tastings. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Orange County Fairgrounds. 540-672-1653.
VisitOrangeVirginia.com
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OCT. 28: GOBLINS & GOODIES
A ghoulish good time at the state park. 2–4 p.m.
Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania. 540-854-5503.
Dcr.Virginia.gov/State-Parks/Lake-Anna
OCT. 28: HALLOWEEN BASH
Come dressed in your best costume as you enjoy
live music, contests and more! Tim’s at Lake Anna
Restaurant and Crabhouse, Mineral. 540-894-5011.
TimsLakeAnna.com
OCT. 28: HALLOWEEN MADNESS
It’s a costume contest, music, food extravaganza
benefitting the Louisa Humane Society. 6–10 p.m.
Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania Courthouse.
540-895-5085. LAWinery.net
OCT. 31: CULPEPER DOWNTOWN
TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT
The little ghouls and goblins can head to Downtown
Culpeper as its businesses provide Halloween treats
to make for a safe trick or treat experience. 5–6 p.m.
East Davis Street, Historic Downtown Culpeper.
540-825-4416. CulpeperDowntown.com
NOV. 4: MONTPELIER HUNT RACES
Activities for the whole family begin with Terrier
Races and end with seven exciting Horse Races.
Montpelier. 540-672-1653. VisitOrangeVirginia.com
NOV. 11: SPOTSYLVANIA TRIBUTE TO VETERANS
Patriotic music and speeches to honor veterans as
well as a motorcycle ride from the Indian dealer
to the Courthouse. 1–4 p.m. Spotsylvania.
540-507-7210. Spotsylvania.org
NOV. 11: GORDONSVILLE VETERANS DAY PARADE
Honor veterans from throughout Central Virginia in
the annual parade. Main Street, Gordonsville.
540-672-1653. VisitOrangeVirginia.com
NOV. 11: VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE
Honor those brave men and women who have
served our nation. Tim’s at Lake Anna Restaurant and
Crabhouse, Mineral. 540-894-5011. TimsLakeAnna.com
NOV. 18: GRAPES AND GRAINS
HOLIDAY SPIRITS FESTIVAL
Kick off the holiday season with all the winery,
brewery and the distillery members of the Grapes
and Grains Trail in one place sharing their specialties.
A. Smith Bowman Distillery, Fredericksburg.
540-373-4555. GrapesAndGrainsTrail.com
NOV. 25: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Support the small businesses of Downtown Culpeper
in this countrywide event. Enjoy in-store specials as
you shop small! Historic Downtown Culpeper.
540-825-4416. CulpeperDowntown.com
NOV. 25: FALL BONFIRE AT CHATEAU MERRILLANNE
The annual, season ending bonfire. What
could possibly be better than a bonfire and a
glass of Chateau MerrillAnne wine? 5 p.m.
Chateau MerrillAnne, Orange. 540-656-6177
ChateauMerrillAnne.com
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