July & August 2016 - Fun Things to do around Shady Acres Bed and Breakfast in Hanover, VA
Here’s a sample of Fun Things to do around Shady Acres Bed and Breakfast in Hanover, VA during the Months of July & August
Liberty or Death Reenactments Venue: St. John's Church, Richmond, VA
Price: Advance tickets are $5 at brownpapertickets.com, daily tours are for $8.00 Adults, $7.00 for Seniors (ages 62 and over), $6.00 for Students (age 7-18)
Now thru September 3, 2016
Summer Music Series at Blue Bee Cider, Venue: Blue Bee Cider, Richmond, VA
Now thru October 9, 2016
Butterflies LIVE !, Venue: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA Price: Regular Admission: $13/Adults, $11/Seniors 55+, $8/Children 3-12.
JULY
July 1, 2016 Fridays on the Patio, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
July 2, 2016 Star Spangled Celebration at Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA Price: See website for details.
July 2, 2016 Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Spectacular, Spotsylvania Courthouse Village, Spotsylvania, VA Price: Free
July 3, 2016 Sunday’s in the Shady, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
July 4, 2016 July 4 celebration in Ashland - parade starts at 500 S. Center Street-Hanover Arts & Activities Center, Ashland, VA
July 4, 2016 Fourth of July at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA Price: FREE Admission
July 4, 2016 Red, White & Lights, A Fourth of July Celebration, Venue: Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, Glen Allen, VA
July 4, 2016 Dogwood Dell Fourth of July Celebration, Venue: Byrd Park, Richmond, VA
July 4, 2016 The Fourth of July at Ferry Farm, Venue: George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm, Fredericksburg, VA Price: $1 per person
July 7, 2016 Poetry & Jazz Tasting Venue: C'est Le Vin Wine Bar and Art Gallery, Richmond, VA
July 7, 2016 Reception | Annual Gallery Artist Group Show Venue: Gallery Flux, Ashland, VA
July 9, 2016 Hanover’s Tomato Festival, featuring famous Hanover grown Tomatoes, Venue: Pole Green Park, Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville, VA
July 9, 2016 Manchester Walking Tour Venue: The Bankuet Place, Richmond, VA Price: $15
July 10, 2016 James Madison's Montpelier Big Woods Walk Venue: James Madison's Montpelier, Location: Montpelier Station, Price: $5 with purchase of mansion tour / $10 for Big Woods Walk alone.
July 12, 2016 Big Band Concert featuring The Continentals,Venue: Glen Allen High School, Location: Glen Allen
July 13, 2016 Annual Capital Ale House National Beer Expo, Venue: Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA and nearby venues
Price: fee to enter 15+ craft beer, wine, spirits and food events
July 13 – 16, 2016 Caroline County Agricultural Fair, 8332 County Fair Lane, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
July 14 – 17, 2016 Historicon, Venue: Fredericksburg Expo Center, Fredericksburg, VA Price: See Website
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 Road, (Rte 301), Hanover, VA 23069 For tickets call (804) 282-2620
July 16, 2016 History Hounds Explore Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour, Venue: The Valentine, Richmond, VA Price: $15
July 16, 2016 Walking Tour: From Civil War to Civil Rights, Venue: The American Civil War Museum- White House and Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, VA Price: $15 (includes Museum admission).
July 16 & 17, 2016 National Civil War - WWI - WWII Antique Arms Show, Venue: Richmond International Raceway, Richmond, VA Price: $10
July 17, 2016 Stafford Songfest Sundays, Venue: Celebration Stage at John Lee Pratt Park, Fredericksburg, VA Price: $10 per car
July 21, 2016 The Bird Dogs Present-The Everly Brothers Experience, Venue: The Tin Pan, Richmond, VA Price: $30 adv / $35 door
July 22, 2016 Music on the Green, Venue: Town of Bowling Green, Bowling green, VA
July 23, 2016 Rhythm & Blues Festival, Venue: Weston Farm Vineyard & Winery, Location: LOUISA
July 23, 2016 Storytelling, Basket Making, and More: Gilmore Cabin Workshops at Montpelier, Venue: James Madison's Montpelier, Location: Montpelier Station Price: $75/person
July 23 – 24, 2016 RVA to DC Ride, Venue: Sports Backers Stadium, Richmond, VA Price: $150-$180, see www.sportsbackers.org for details
July 24, 2016 Wine & Donuts, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
July 29, 2016 Friday’s on the Patio, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
July 29-August 7, 2016 Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, 2400 Airport Ave., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
July 31, 2016 Canal Boats & Cobblestones Walking Tour Venue: The Valentine, Richmond, VA Price: $15
July 31, 2016 Sundays in the Shady, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
AUGUST
August 4, 2016 Splash! Opening Reception , Venue: Gallery Flux, Location: Ashland, VA
August 5, 2016 History at Sunset "A New Look: Chatham's Evolving Historic Landscape", Venue: Stafford, Fredericksburg, VA
August 6, 2016 Anthem Moonlight Ride, Venue: Sports Backers Stadium, Richmond, VA Price: $10-$50
August 6, 2016 Old John Marshall High School Mega-Reunion and Celebration of History, Venue: Old Dominion Building - Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond, VA Price: $30 per person advanced registration required
August 6, 2016 Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival, Venue: Rocketts Landing, Richmond, VA Price: please visit www.sportsbackers.org
August 6, 2016 Richmond's Beer Industry Bus Tour, Venue: The Valentine, Richmond, VA Price: $25
August 7, 2016 Bluemont Summer Concert Series, Venue: Randolph-Macon Blackwell Auditorium, Ashland, VA Price: General admission $5.00
August 7, 2016 Sundays in the Shady, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
August 11-14, 2016 The Richmond Jazz Festival, Venue: Maymont, Richmond, VA Price: From $20
August 12, 2016 Friday’s on the Patio, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
August 12-13, 2016 Filipino Festival, Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Richmond, VA Price: Free Admission
August 14, 2016 Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival presented by Martin's, Venue: Carytown, Richmond, VA Price: Free to all ages
August 14, 2016 Sundays in the Shady, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
August 17, 2016 Leadership in America Speaker Series, Venue: Virginia War Memorial, Richmond, VA Price: See description
August 19-20, 2016 Annual Down Home Family Reunion, Venue: Abner Clay Park, Richmond, VA
August 20, 2016 Hollywood Cemetery: Symbolism and Monument Styles Specialty Walking Tour, Venue: The Valentine, Richmond, VA Price: $15
August 20, 2016 August Street Party, Venue: Ashland Library Plaza, Ashland, VA Price: $10.00 advance $20.00 gate
August 21, 2016 Sundays in the Shady, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
August 26, 2016 Friday’s on the Patio, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
August 27, 2016 Patrick Henry Half Marathon, Venue: Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA Price: $50-65
August 28, 2016 Sundays in the Shady, James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
August 27-28, 2016 Late Summer Lawn Party at Historic Bloemendaal, Venue: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA Price: Regular Admission: $13/Adults, $11/Seniors 55+, $8/Children 3-12.