Fun Things to Do around Shady Acres During the Month of May
May 1-13, 2016 Little Shop of Horrors at Swift Creek Mill Theatre, 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 You haven’t seen Little Shop... until you’ve seen THE MILL do Little Shop …!! Our original 1986 production took the town by storm and became the longest-running show in our theatre’s history: eight months of thrills and chills and over-the top fun! (approximately 65 minutes) Theatre tickets $12.50 Contact Jennifer Procise 804-748-5203
May 6, 2016 Heritage Music Night 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education, Ashland, VA 23005 The West Hanover Band is coming out to entertain us! Donations benefit The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education, free. (804)883-7378
May 6-8, 2016 Virginia Dressage Horse Show at the Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA 13048 Meadow Farm Road, Doswell, VA 23047
May 7, 2016 Mother’s Day Tea at Maymont in Richmond, VA https://maymont.org
May 7, 2016 Science On Tap at 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
May 7, 2016 Little Known Historical Tales of Legendary Mothers, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Patrick Henry's Scotchtown. From the first published female American author to the first female physician, Scotchtown will be hosting an event like no other! Your ticket will include: -An interpretive production highlighting over one dozen legendary mothers through history -Interactive tea party with costumed interpreters -Guided tour of Scotchtown -Self-guided tour of our two brand new exhibits, "People, Place and Preservation" and "The Legacy of Patrick Henry: Human Rights, Liberty and Revolution". Tea from 2-4 PM, Tours offered from 10-5 PM Patrick Henry's Scotchtown, 16120 Chiswell Lane, Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 227-3500 $20 per person for Preservation Virginia Members and $25 per person for General Admission.
May 7, 2016 Randolph-Macon College Relay For Life at Brock Center Field, Ashland, VA 23005
May 7 & 8, 2016 SGK Gun Show at the Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA Farm Bureau Center A Hall13191 Dawn Blvd Doswell, VA 23047
May 7 & 8, 2016 Spring Bloom Festival at Kings Dominion, 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047
May 7 & 8, 2016 Montpelier Spring Wine Festival 11350 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA 22957
May 8, 2016 Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Historic Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd
Route 301, Hanover, VA 23069 For Tickets call (804) 537-5050 or go on-line to hanovertavern.org
May 8, 2016 Mothers Visit for FREE on Mother's Day 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Patrick Henry's Scotchtown, 16120 Chiswell Lane, Ashland, VA 23005
May 8, 2016 Richmond Symphony 3:00 PM at Randolph-Macon College, Blackwell Auditorium, Ashland, VA 23005 www.rmc.edu
May 8, 2016 Mothers' Day Strawberry Shortcake at James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059 11:00am 6:00pm with live music 1:00-5:00pm Bring Mom out for a very special pairing of Strawberry Shortcake and Wine! Enjoy the afternoon on our spacious patio or bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn. ADMISSION IS FREE! Standard tasting fee of $5, includes the Strawberry Shortcake sample. Moms taste for free! Food Trucks onsite will be Cheezilla and De Rochonnet Delights Chocolatier.
May 10, 2016 Historic Hanover Courthouse Tour by the Hanover Historical Society from 10 am – 2 pm in Hanover Courthouse, VA hanoverhistorical.org
May 13, 2016 Wine Glass Paint Night at James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059. Get in touch with your artsy side with Wine Glass Paint Night! Your $18 ticket includes a glass to paint, a glass to drink, and all your painting supplies! Call today and reserve your spot! Space is limited!(804) 550-7516
May 13-15, 2016 Cutting Horse Competition at the Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA First Bank & Trust Pavilion 13048 Meadow Farm Road, Doswell, VA 23047
May 14, 2016 Doswell's First Annual Wine and Food Festival at Castle Glen Estates and Winery, 18185 Narrow Path Trail, Doswell, VA 23047, USA - single ticket is 25.00 and get 2 for 40.00 - www.castleglenwine.com to get your tickets!
May 14, 2016 Jamestown Day at 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
May 14 & 15, 2016 Spring Bloom Festival at Kings Dominion, 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047
May 15, 2016 Small Wedding and Elopements at Shady Acres Bed and Breakfast, 33124 Discovery Lane, Hanover Virginia 23069. Remember your special Wedding Date with an elopement ceremony on 5/15/2016 with Virginia Marriage Commissioner, Gail Olberg Officiating your ceremony. Call 804-994-5940 or e-mail GailOlberg@gmail.com to reserve your date.
May 17, 2016 Part1…Wine Basics at the Historic Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Route 301, Hanover, VA 23069 Kick Start Your Exploration Of Wine With A Two Part Class Focused On The Basics Of Wine. Taught by Expert D’Angelo Robinson at 7:00 PM. Part 2 is on May 24, 2016 Tickets for both Sessions are $30 and can be purchased at www.hanovertavern.org/events. Must be over 21 years old to participate.
May 21, 2016 Ashland Street Party, invite your friends, family and customers to enjoy great music by The Pat Russell Band. Don't forget to bring a chair! For Tickets…Email Marnie at mtriscari@1capitalbank.com to let her know how many you need!
May 21, 2016 Experience Virginia's craft beverages! 12:00pm 5:00pm at James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059 Sample some of Virginia's finest beer, wine, and cider all in one location. Enjoy live music by The Taters, from 12-5pm. Tickets are $25 at the gate, $20 in advance!
May 21, 2016 Hammerstock, at 4675 East Grey Fox Circle, Gum Spring, VA 23065
May 21, 2016 Lake Anna Brewfest, at 6800 Lawyers Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
May 20 & 21, 2016 The nation's largest outdoor sports and music festival is Dominion Riverrock, a three-day riverside experience in an urban setting with great food, craft beer and wine nearby. Brown’s Island Tredegar & 5th Streets, Richmond, VA 23219 804-285-9495
May 21 & 22, 2016 James River Driving Association Horse Show at the Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA 13048 Meadow Farm Road, Doswell, VA 23047
May 24, 2016 Part 2…Wine Basics at the Historic Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Route 301, Hanover, VA 23069 Kick Start Your Exploration Of Wine With A Two Part Class Focused On The Basics Of Wine. Taught by Expert D’Angelo Robinson at 7:00 PM. Tickets for both Sessions are $30 and can be purchased at www.hanovertavern.org/events. Must be over 21 years old to participate. (Part 1…May 17, 2016 - Part 2…May 24, 2016)
May 27, 2016 Wine Glass Paint Night at James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059. Get in touch with your artsy side with Wine Glass Paint Night! Your $18 ticket includes a glass to paint, a glass to drink, and all your painting supplies! Call today and reserve your spot! Space is limited!(804) 550-7516
May 27-29, 2016 Quarter Horse Show at the Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA 13048 Meadow Farm Road, Doswell, VA 23047
May 28 & 29, 2016 Upper Mattaponi Indian Spring Festival and Powwow at 13476 King William Rd, King William, VA 23086
May 29, 2016 Sundays in the Shade 1:00pm 4:00pm at James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059.
May 30, 2016 Memorial Day Wine and Cheese 10:00am 6:00pm 00pm at James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059.
Plus a sampling of June and July events to look forward to…
June 3 & 4, 2016 Gaff N Go Lineman Rodeo at the Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA Farm Bureau Center 13191 Dawn Blvd Doswell, VA 23047
June 4, 2016 Ashland Strawberry Faire 10 am – 5 pm Randolph- Macon College, Ashland, VA. Fresh Strawberries, live music and vendors galore!
June 3-5, 2016 Virginia Arabian Horse Association at the Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA 13048 Meadow Farm Road, Doswell, VA 23047
June 6, 2016 Small Wedding and Elopements at Shady Acres Bed and Breakfast, 33124 Discovery Lane, Hanover Virginia 23069. Remember your special Wedding Date with an elopement ceremony on 6/6/2016 with Virginia Marriage Commissioner, Gail Olberg Officiating your ceremony. Call 804-994-5940 or e-mail GailOlberg@gmail.com to reserve your date.
June 7, 2016 To Have and To Hold at the Historic Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Route 301, Hanover, VA 23069 An Intimate Look into the Lives of 19th Century Women The first in a series of three lectures. This frank discussion provides answers to questions you have always wanted to know and were afraid to ask about women’s daily lives from adolescence to marriage, Hygiene, birth control, and childbirth. Tickets are $10.00 or $25.00 for all three lectures. Due to mature subject matter, children under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Upcoming Lectures: August 16 – In Sickness and in Health and November 15 – Til Death do us Part
June 14, 2016 Historic Hanover Courthouse Tour by the Hanover Historical Society from 10 am – 2 pm in Hanover Courthouse, VA hanoverhistorical.org
June 16, 2016 Small Wedding and Elopements at Shady Acres Bed and Breakfast, 33124 Discovery Lane, Hanover Virginia 23069. Remember your special Wedding Date with an elopement ceremony on 6/16/2016 with Virginia Marriage Commissioner, Gail Olberg Officiating your ceremony. Call 804-994-5940 or e-mail GailOlberg@gmail.com to reserve your date.
June 21, 2016 The first day of summer… Free Fee Day to visit National Parks. There are 394 national parks throughout the country. Most Virginians live a short drive from many National Park sites which offer beautiful recreational trails, fascinating history, diverse wildlife species, and relaxing beaches. Check out a National Park near you!
July 4, 2016 July 4th Parade starts at 500 S Center Street - Hanover Arts and Activities Center, Ashland, VA
July 9, 2016 Hanover's Tomato Festival, Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville VA.
July 15 – August 28, 2016 Virginia Repertory Theatre presents Brighton Beach Memoirs By Neil Simon with
Direction by Steve Perigard at the Historic Hanover Tavern Theatre, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Route 301, Hanover, VA 23069 For Tickets Call (804) 282-2620
