47th Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival returns
The 47th Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival is back at the Frederick County Fairgrounds from 10 am to 5 pm today and tomorrow.
Saturday will feature events like the Classic Car and Hot Rod show from 11 am to 3 pm and the apple pie baking contest at noon.
All weekend there will be live music, kids activities like inflatables, a petting zoo, and pony rides, and everything apples, from apple butter to apple dumplings.
Admission is $10 and free for kids under 10, law enforcement, and military.
Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Winchester’s local charities.
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Vintage in the Valley returns to Strasburg
The 3rd Annual Vintage in the Valley Festival is back in Strasburg.
Things got started with a decades dance last night.
Today will feature a variety of vendors throughout downtown, live demonstrations of blacksmiths, woodworking, candle making and more at the Strasburg Emporium, and a wine garden in the Square.
Some other events throughout the day will include a car show, fashion show, horse drawn carriage rides, historical storytelling, and a showing of the Wizard of Oz under the stars.
Sunday will cap things off with the Ole Timers baseball game.
For a full list of events and times, head to the festival’s Facebook page.
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WPD continue to celebrate their 200 anniversary
The Winchester Police Department (WPD) announced they will continue to celebrate their 200 anniversary with a car show.
On Sat. May 28 a WPD 200 anniversary Car Show will be held on the Loudoun St. Walking Mall from 1 until 5 p.m..
Enter fee is $10 with registration at 11 a.m. at the 15 N. Cameron St. location.
The show is in partnership with the Hoppers Auto Club, Inc..
Music will be provided by Retro Sound and food will be available from the Shawnee Ruritan Club.
This is a judged show and event with awards given at 5 p.m..
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Winchester Frederick Law Enforcement Foundation.
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WPD celebrates 200 years
The Winchester Police Department celebrated their 200th anniversary yesterday.
A luncheon kicked off the celebration which will continue throughout the year.
WPD has a few other projects and events lined up, including a car show in May.
The Mayor and Manager of Winchester and Chief John Piper spoke on the department’s historical accomplishments and honored fallen officers.
The department which began in 1822 has seen many changes including their first patrol vehicle in the 1910s, two way radios in 1940, the first female and black officers in the 1970s, and the formation of a SWAT team in 1983.
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LFCC Smash Club Car Show
Lord Fairfax Community College and the LFCC Smash Club are hosting a fundraiser car show tomorrow starting at 10 am with judging at 2 pm.
The contestants can win a $100 gift card and a trophy for the top prize in the categories of best import, best domestic, and kids choice.
All contestants must pay a $20 entry fee.
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SVAHF has arrived
The 2021 Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival has arrived!
The Frederick County Fairgrounds will host the event from 10 am to 5 pm today and tomorrow.
The weekend will feature plenty of activities for the whole family such as a KidsZone with Free inflatables, live music, and plenty of food, crafts, and drink vendors.
The marquis events include the Apple pie Judging Contest and the car show on Saturday and on Sunday, the Apple pie eating contest and the canine challenge course.
Admission is $10 and free for children under 10, veterans, military, and law enforcement.
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FCPRD’s Parks and Pets Extravaganza
Frederick County Parks and Recreation is hosting their 7th annual Parks and Pets Extravaganza today from 10am to 2pm.
Take advantage of the opportunity to bring your furry friend to enjoy a day at the park and take a swim.
The Clearbrook Pool will be open for dock diving and vendors will be on site with everything your pet might need.
There will also be a silent auction to benefit Esther Boyd Animal Shelter.
Frederick County’s Fire and Rescue and the Sheriff’s office will have demonstrations on site.
A car show will also be held starting at 10:30 with awards for different categories.
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Middletown and Legacy host car show
The Town of Middletown and Legacy Christian Academy are partnering to help raise funds for Legacy’s baseball field expansion with a 2nd Annual Car Show.
Last years raised enough money for the school to play their season at the field.
They are hoping this year will raise enough money for the next phase which will include bathrooms, a press box and concession stand.
The car and truck show has a $15 entry fee with prizes for multiple categories.
The event will be held Sunday, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Town Park in Middletown.
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Vintage in the Valley returns to Strasburg
Strasburg is holding their 2nd annual Vintage in the Valley Festival today from 10 am to 4 pm at the Strasburg Square.
There will be a DJ playing music throughout the decades, a wine garden with a bounce house for adults, and of course over 100 with vintage clothing, antiques and other cool finds.
Today will also feature an antique car show from 10 am to 3 pm on Holiday Street and a fashion show throughout the decades hosted by Lydia’s Closet.
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Middletown’s 11th annual car show
Middletown will host the 11th annual car, truck, and tractor show Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm on Main Street.
This year’s event could have record numbers once again after last year’s show topped over 300 cars.
No preregistration is necessary and the categories include 1900-1980, 1980-present, and best tractor with prizes for each category.
License plates commemorating Middletown’s 225th anniversary will be available for purchase.
Proceeds from those sales and the car show go towards future Fourth of July celebrations for the town.
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