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Annual Events
Th e Loft at Little Washington
A two-bedroom loft suite in central Washington, and a 450-square-foot suite with a private deck, private outdoor shower on Main Street in Sperryville. Call 540-987-8445 or e-mail email jwk@copper. net.
Miss Kitty’s Place
Visiting Miss Kitty's is like going to Grandma's house. The three-bedroom, threebath house accommodates up to 10 (with handicappedaccessible bath), views of the Rappahannock River, with swimming, rowing, fi shing. Mom and Dad can spend a day touring all the many wineries in our area. Near Amissville. Call 540-937-5422 or email kittygpoe@aol.com.
Mountain Garden Cottage
A cozy, pet-friendly, four-bedroom house nestled between the Thornton and Piney Rivers, only a fi ve-minute walk from the Shenandoah National Park trailhead. Call 540-987-3306.
Serendipity House
Luxurious suite in our circa 1885 Victorian home in Little Washington. Walk to The Inn, shops, art galleries, and churches. Your suite has its own entrance, screenedin porch, private bath with shower, pillow-top mattress, and fi replace. (Light breakfast available upon request!) Email onaveranda@comcast.net or visit airbnb.com/washingtonva/stays and search for “luxurious suite with fi replace.”
MARCH
Benevolent Fund Celebrity
Waiter Dinner: Annual themed dinner with local celebrity waitstaff whose antics are sure to raise money and your mood. Join us in March for a good time (musicals are the theme) and a good cause. All money raised during this fun fi lled evening benefi ts the Benevolent Fund, a Rappahannock based organization who responds to people in need by providing emergency fi nancial assistance. For more information contact Berni Olson 540-671-0421. Details on dinner visit Rappbenfund.org. aft er January 1.
APRIL
Fodderstack 10k Classic
Race: The annual race course follows the historic hills between the towns of Flint Hill and Washington and has been held for more than 35 years, drawing hundreds of runners of all levels from the region. Email: info@ fodderstack10k.com or visit fodderstack10k.com.
Old Dominion Hounds
Point-to-Point Races: Held at historic Ben Venue Farm, on Route 729 at U.S. 211. Contact the joint-masters at 540-364-4573 or 540-636-1507 or visit www. theolddominionhounds.com.
SperryFest: An annual street fair with local and
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regional artisans, food vendors, musical acts as well as family and kids activities based on Sperryville's historic Main Street, featuring the popular The Great Rubber Duck Race Down the Mighty Thornton River and river cleanup. For more information, email kerry@ beforeandaftersperryville.com or visit sperryfest.org.
Waterpenny Plant Sale: On the last Saturday of April, Sperryville’s Waterpenny Farm hosts an annual plant sale. Speak with plant experts, buy locally grown plants from Waterpenny and other local nurseries and farms, and see all your gardening friends in the process! You can buy vegetable plants, annual and perennial flowers, shrubs, trees, fruit trees, mushroom logs and more. There’s also food, outdoor art and ornaments, and a free nature camp for kids. Visit waterpennyfarm.com for more information.
Rappahannock Historical Society
Antiques Appraisal: Annual fundraiser for the historical society (on hold for the past two years due to COVID) features appraisers who will tell you what you have (from the item you brought, or some good photos of it); with food and refreshments. For more information, contact Judy Tole at 540-675-1163.
MAY
American Cancer Society Relay for
Life: The Relay for Life is a community event in which teams take turns walking in the relay to raise money in the battle against cancer. For information, contact Ellen Timbers at 540-987-8402.
JUNE
Amissville carnival and parade:
This annual event benefits the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue squad. For information, call 540-937-4218 or visit amissvillevfr.org.
JULY
Fourth of July Celebration and
Fireworks: Held on the fields of Ben Venue Farm in Flint Hill at 98 Ben Venue Road, proceeds benefit the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. Lots of food, live music, games and displays. Fireworks start at dusk. Call 540-987-8124 or visit sperryvillefire. com.
SEPTEMBER
Rappahannock County Farm Tour
& Festival: This two-day, free event is usually the last weekend in September, with selfguided tours showcasing Rappahannock’s farms and related businesses producing the very best in local food, award-winning wines and artisanal products, set against the backdrop of the county's extraordinary beauty. For more information, call 540-6755330 or visit rappfarmtour.org.
1000 Faces is a mask theater group that has been performing original plays since 1991, and traditionally puts on a show in Rappahannock every September. The magical community theater troupe is led by writer, director and mask-maker Peggy Schadler. Local performances most recently have been at the Castleton Festival Tent and outdoors at Pen Druid brewery in Sperryville, and the group also performs on the road.
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For their current schedule (and a look at the amazing masks and costumes), visit 1000facesmasktheater.com.
Rappahannock Rough Ride: Multiple bicycle races and events for all levels of fi tness and skill. This outdoor challenge benefi ts the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics. Call 540-347-0394 or visit rappahannockroughride. org for more.
John Jackson Piedmont Blues
Festival: A tribute to the legacy of Rappahannock native and renowned blues singer and guitarist John Jackson on Sept. 24 at Eldon’s Clover Hill Farm. For more information contact Kenner Love, Virginia Cooperative Extension, at 540-675-3619 or klove@vt.edu.
OCTOBER
Headwaters Harvest Festival: Annual event boasting food trucks, local artisans, vintners and activities for young people, and serving as a celebration of our community’s rural heritage and commitment to fostering educational excellence. All funds raised will directly support Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. For more information, contact Headwaters at 540-227-5170 or info@headwatersfdn.org, or visit www. headwatersfdn.org.
End of Oktoberfest: The last Saturday in October heralds the End of Oktoberfest at Pen Druid Brewery in Sperryville. This Annual Beer Festival and Pig Roast features wild, wood-fi red, spontaneous and barrelfermented beers, natural wine and more.
Halloween in Rappahannock: Sperryville closes Main Street for trick or treaters young and old, while Little Washington (unoffi cially) closes its Main Street, as it has for decades, in keeping with the spooky spirit.
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NOVEMBER
Fall Art Tour, sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC), draws hundreds of art lovers to Rappahannock County. This year’s 17th annual Fall Art Tour is back, live and in person, Nov. 5-6 2022. For further information and updates, visit www. FallArtTour.org.
DECEMBER
Christmas in Little Washington:
This annual event, being held on Sunday, Dec. 4, traditionally includes a Christmas parade, artisans’ markets, a visit from Santa and activities and open houses by local businesses and churches. For more information about the day, one of Rappahannock’s most popular familyfriendly events, visit washingtonva.gov.
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