The holidays are drawing near. Family and friends will be visiting, celebrations will be held, and laughter and joy will be heard miles away. With the holidays, come lots of festivities and celebrations and with festivities and celebrations, comes “toasting”! “Toasting” is a tradition that has been performed by people for centuries, starting in the days of the Roman Empire. In Loudoun County, we...
The Holiday is drawing near! Well, we only have 2 weeks left to get most of our holiday shopping and holiday baking done! So if you are like me, you wait for the right event and time to get every done and outta the way to enjoy a great holiday with your family and friends. So to get you started, take advantage of some...
My favorite time of the year is drawing near and I can’t seem to catch my breath and take it all in. Christmas is close and that means Loudoun will open the doors to fun filled events and festivals! Christmas at Oatlands Mon, Nov 23, 2009 – Wed, Dec 30, 2009 This Annual Event in Loudoun County will fill your body with Christmas cheer...
Take advantage of this special contest that offers you a chance to win a weekend with three of your family or friends in DC’s Wine Country – Loudoun Country VA. Register to for your chance to WIN: * AirTran Airways airfare for four to Washington D.C. * Two hotel rooms for four nights at Lansdowne Resort * Breakfast buffet at Lansdowne Resort, two mornings...
My favorite time of the year is drawing near and I can’t seem to catch my breath and take it all in. Christmas is close and that means Loudoun will open the doors to fun filled events and festivals! Christmas at Oatlands Mon, Nov 23, 2009 – Wed, Dec 30, 2009 This Annual Event in Loudoun County will fill your body with Christmas cheer...
From the Nutcracker to our Christmas parade to experiencing a historic Christmas, the wonder of the holiday season in Loudoun County comes alive! So many events to choose from and so many memories to make that you will never want to spend another holiday away from Loudoun. Let the Loudoun County holiday spirit come alive during a live musical performance or at the Nutcracker...
Thanksgiving Dinner at The Red Fox Inn Thanksgiving at the historic Red Fox Inn includes a choice of four starters, including their famous Peanut Soup, Cream of Parsnip & Cauliflower Soup, Caesar salad, or Classic Spinach Salad. Choice of entrée including traditional Turkey Dinner, Pork Tenderloin Roulade, Salmon Oscar, Filet Mignon, or Red Fox Crab Cakes. Choice of Desert including Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding,...
It’s time to hit the road and experience the breathtaking beauty of autumn in Virginia! Start your road trip at Lansdowne’s Autumn Rendezvous, where the ballroom will be transformed into a culinary tour with endless tasty stops at bountiful buffet stations featuring regional foods and wines from Loudoun County. In addition to treating your taste buds, enjoy dancing to a mix of 80s, 90s...
Halloween has come, Halloween is now gone, so what to do with your jack-o-lanterns? Have no worries, bring your leftover jack-o-lanterns to our 7th Annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ Weekend! Watch them fly, smash them yourself with the Silo Drop and Zip Wire Sploosh or add them to the upside down “fireworks display”…pumpkin dropping from a high lift over the parking lot. So have some fun...
Loudoun County offers a vast selection of shopping centers and boutiques that will allow any shopaholic to have a glorious day! With individually-owned boutiques and premium outlets, you can find that unique clothing, piece of furniture or that special gift for someone. Old-fashioned country stores, modern shopping centers,name brands, luxury items, unique gifts and American heirloom antiques! Loudoun has it all. On Saturday, October...
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re up for a spine-tingling good time . . . there’s nothing spookier than a real-life ghost story! Hauntings – Leesburg’s annual scary tour de force at the Loudoun Museum – kicks off tonight. This nighttime tour will leave you shaking in your booties, as costumed interpreters regale you with hair-raising, historical tales about Leesburg’s haunted homes...
When you think of Halloween, you think of goblins, witches, monsters and GHOST! It’s a spooky world out there and you can experience first hand how ghost play on Halloween. The Oatlands Mansion will be conducting paranormal tours starting October 26 and running through October 30. Visitors can take advantage of an evening tour with a knowledgeable guide through the mansion. Learn about ghost...
Discover the strange and spooky side of aviation and space at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-HazyCenter’s Annual Air and Scare! Arrive in costume for this annual event, which features trick-or treating, hands-on activities, face-painting, costumed Star Wars characters, and much more. This year’s event will kick off with a Costume Parade at 2:30 pm. With more than twenty activity and discovery stations and six...
Fall is in the air, which means our favorite frightful holiday is just around the corner – hello Halloween! Time to stock up on sugary snacks, carve a grin into your pumpkin and bust a move doing the Monster Mash. Looking for other ways to celebrate the season? Have no fear, Loudoun County has plenty of events to ensure you have a spine-tingling good...
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It is officially, fall is finally here. The cool crisp breeze across my face and the bold beautiful colors that decorate Loudoun County help bring out the beauty that lies within Loudoun County. When I think of Fall in Loudoun County, I think of warm delectable pies, great wine on the porch, holiday events, arts and outdoor recreation! Take a walk through our historic...
What could be better than a weekend of dining, wine tasting and friends? Having this weekend for free! That’s right, I said it…you and three guest could experience The Virginia Wine Country Total Experience for a weekend. All you have to do is register for you chance to win to this exceptional sweepstakes. Loudoun County, home to 23-award winning wineries will be the perfect getaway...
Saturday, September 12, 2009 rain or shine the Loudoun Music Festival is back for it’s 6th season. Family friendly, this event has something for your entire family. Have fun at any age. Kids can bounce and tire themselves in moon bounces or enjoy artistic face painting. But it doesn’t stop there for the kiddos, there will be more fun activities that the kids can...
Soon we will experience the changing of the seasons. The alluring colors of fall, the beauty that is captured when the sun illuminates the leaves and of course the warm and fuzzy feelings we get when we officially say good bye to summer. But the beauty of Loudoun isn’t the only wonderful thing to experience in fall … we also welcome our fall festivals...
In the August issue of Meetings Magazine, Loudoun County’s very own Goodstone Inn & Estates and Notaviva Vineyards gracefully make an appearance. The article features one-of-a-kind venues and experiences in our uniquely Virginia. Goodstone Inn & Estates, situated on a former 1768 plantation provides your meeting or group event with rooms that allow your group to feel relaxed and at ease. General manager Simon...
Come out and join us September 19-20, 2009 at the 40th annual Bluemont Fair. Nestled in the foothills of Viginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, this old country fair offers live music, over 100 crafters, antiques, local art, wine tasting and more. Take out your running shoes and participate in the Bluemont Fair 10K race that takes you through the beautiful countryside that surrounds the historic...
The creative side of Loudoun is simply breathtaking. If you love the arts, there is no comparison when it comes to Loudoun. But I’m not speaking of art galleries and studios; I’m talking about the fine wine you will find in Loudoun. The art of wine-making has been mastered by locals in Loudoun County that create perfectly balanced varietals, surprising blends, and dessert wines....
It’s time for the 37th Annual Lucketts Fair, going on this Saturday, August 22 – Sunday August 23, 2009. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, the historic Old Lucketts School plays host to thousands of visitors each year. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Shop around for handmade crafts or take home some unique and gorgeous antiques. Savor the mouth-watering home-...
Explore Loudoun with one of many tours. Experience the bravery of those who fought in the Civil War or tempt your taste buds and add flavor to your visit by taking a culinary tour. Want to know the history of and heritage of Loudoun and our charming towns? Take a guided or self-guided tour, walking or riding, whatever your preference, Loudoun’s touring options await...
It’s that time of year. Yes I’m talking about where the kiddos go back to school and shopping is usually in the equation. Loudoun offers a variety of shopping centers and stores that will accommodate every member in your family. Hop into an individually-owned boutique in the historic district or check out the outdoor shopping village and visit Loudoun’s premium outlets. Have a little bit...
Loudoun Summer Music Festival rocks Northern Virginia with a series of LIVE concerts that entertain over 50,000 adults and children at a series of magical summer concerts under the stars. Everyone dances, sings, and cheers. This casual, intimate, and family friendly event brings your favorite bands from the 70s, 80s, and 90s to perform live on the lawn at Belmont Country Club. The...
It’s that time of year again . . . football season is on its way, and that means the Redskins are suiting up to get down to business at training camp. Wanna see Campbell, Portis and Moss up close and personal? Now’s your chance! The Lansdowne Resort, just 10 minutes from Redskins Park (home of training camp), is offering a special package for fans of...
Experience 20 of Loudoun’s wineries in this extraordinary summer evening event! Enjoy gourmet food, local wine, live music and entertainment, wine tasting demonstrations, estate tours, and more. The setting is Bluemont’s historic Whitehall Manor, the area’s finest country estate for sophisticated entertaining with pure “wine country” flair. This is the coolest ticket of the summer. Friday and Saturday the Tasting Pavilion will be open...