Loudoun Hunt Point to Point
Credit: Karen Monroe, Middleburg Photo LL
LOUDOUN
COUNTY
Leesburg Garden Show
Credit: Visit Loudoun
SPRING EVENTS
52ND ANNUAL LOUDOUN HUNT
POINT TO POINT RACES
SHOCKTOBER’S MY BLOODY VALENTINE
Want to add a terrifying twist to your date? Try Shocktober’s My Bloody
Valentine event February 9th and 10th. Take a tour of the 140-year-old
Paxton Manor, Northern Virginia’s only REAL haunted home, where the
Carver family has returned to entertain you at their former house. This
date is not for the faint of heart as it is rated PG-13 scary fun.
CHOCOLATES GALORE & MORE
For chocolate lovers, the 31st Chocolates Galore and More on Feb. 23rd
is a must! Enjoy free-fl owing champagne, delectable sweets and savory
dishes at this event, which takes place at Lansdowne Resort & Spa.
Spend the night indulging in conversation with DC-area chefs while
enjoying small bites, desserts and dancing in the beautiful ballroom.
GREAT COUNTRY FARMS EGG HUNT AND
MARSHMALLOW HARVEST
Celebrate Virginia’s rich agricultural history with a trip to this family
farm March 24 and 25. Join Farmer Bob for the fi rst “crop” of the
Spring — Marshmallow picking! Help gather marshmallows and roast
them on the fi re before looking for some of the 20,000 eggs hidden on
site. The farm also has pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, a variety
of farm animals to visit and a country store, complete with homemade
jams and apple cider donuts.
Bring the family and a picnic to Oatlands Historic House and Gardens
on April 15 to participate in one of Loudoun County’s long-standing
traditions. For more than 20 years this National Trust for Historic
Preservation site has hosted these thrilling races that feature some of
the most challenging timber and hurdle courses available in Virginia.
During the event, experience the side saddle race, which debuted in
the U.S. for the fi rst time since the 1930s in Loudoun in 2015.
MIDDLEBURG SPRING RACES
Break out the Jackie O. sunglasses and your most fashionable
chapeaux for a jaunt to Middleburg and the 98th Middleburg Spring
Races on April 21. A longtime Middleburg tradition, the races have
drawn notables such as President Kennedy and his wife. Watch the
horses as they jump fences, hurdles and timber and cheer on a favorite
to win the grand prize.
28TH LEESBURG FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL
Historic Leesburg will once again be in full bloom as lush landscapes
and gorgeous gardens fi ll the streets. More than 150 vendors will be
on display featuring landscape designs, gardening supplies, plants,
fl owers, herbs, and so much more! Stroll the streets and take in
the sights and sounds of springtime. Enjoy food, music, children’s
entertainment and crafts during this two day event April 21 and 22.
For more activities and events, visit visitloudoun.org.
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