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May Festivals, Special Events and Celebrations
- Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival - Winchester
April 25 - May 4, 2008
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 Gold Cup - Fauquier County
May 3, 2008
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 10 - 11, 2008
Mount Vernon welcomes warmer spring weather with a festive garden party, including music and activities in each of the gardens. Visitors will receive a free seed packet party favor. - Virginia Wine & Craft Festival - Front Royal
May 17, 2008
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 17 - 18, 2008
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 Children's Art Tent provides hands-on activities for kids and live entertainment adds to the fun. - Memorial Day Weekend Ceremonies and Events
May 23 - 26, 2008
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 29 - June 1, 2008
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 2008
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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