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May Festivals, Special Events and Celebrations
- Virginia Arts Festival - Various Venues from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach
April 14 - May 31, 2009
This annual Virginia festival features artists from around the world in classical music, dance, theater, world music, jazz, chamber music. A popular signature event of the festival is the Virginia International Tattoo (see below.) - Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival - Winchester
April 24 - May 3, 2009
Each year the citizens of Winchester, located in the picturesque and historic Shenandoah Valley, welcome spring with one of the oldest civic celebrations in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The city is draped in pink, white and green bunting for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, which features more than thirty events including dances, band competitions, the Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, one of the largest Firefighters’ Parades in the world and much more. - Virginia International Tattoo - Norfolk
May 1 - 3, 2009
Renowned for its patriotic pageantry and spirit, this annual spectacle features 850 artists in marching bands, massed pipes and drums, military drill teams Celtic dance performances and much more in the largest Tattoo in the United States. - Virginia Gold Cup - Fauquier County
May 2, 2009
This grand spring Virginia tradition, held on the first Saturday in May, is one of the largest and most popular sporting events in the greater Washington metropolitan area. The event, run in Fauquier County since 1922, features seven hurdle and timber horses' races, Jack Russell Terrier races, tent, tailgate and hat contests, a parachute demonstration, and over 30 vendor booths. - Mount Vernon’s Spring Garden Party - Alexandria
May 9 - 10, 2009
Mount Vernon welcomes warmer spring weather with a festive garden party, including music, activities in each of the gardens and special presentations in honor of Mother's Day. - Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour - Mount Vernon
May 15 - 17, 2009
These popular Mount Vernon evenings featue fine wine, live jazz and breathtaking Potomac River views. Candlelight Mansion tours include the rarely-seen Mansion cellar and appearances by George Washington. Tickets sell out fast for this very popular event. - Virginia Wine and Craft Festival - Front Royal
May 16, 2009
Enjoy wine tasting from Virginia wineries plus an array of East Coast artists and crafters showing handmade jewelry, hand painted wine glasses, hand crafted musical instruments, pottery, iron work and more. A children's area provides plenty of fun for kids. - Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival - Reston
May 16 - 17, 2009
Held annually at the Reston Town Center and one of the top outdoor art festivals in the United States, this popular event offers wonderful artwork for sale by more than 170 fine painters, sculptors, crafters and jewelers. A special area for children provides hands-on activities for kids and live entertainment adds to the fun. - Memorial Day Weekend Ceremonies and Events
May 22 - 25, 2009
Find out about many wonderful commemorative events and other annual festivals, which take place during Memorial Day weekend throughout Virginia and the Southeast. - Herndon Festival - Town of Herndon
May 28 - 31, 2009
Held in historic downtown Herndon, this popular town-wide event offers live entertainment, international foods, carnival rides and games, a model railway exhibit, an arts and crafts show and more. - Mount Vernon Spring Festivals and Events - Alexandria
Spring 2009
Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate in Alexandria, Virginia presents several fun festivals and special events each year during the spring and summer.
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