Spring has sprung, the flowers are out, farm fields have turned luminous green and Loudoun’s towns, parks, public gardens and horse racing tracks are set for a busy season. So, what’s on the calendar in Loudoun that can keep you and your family entertained in the pre-summer sun? Here we highlight some of the most exciting upcoming spring events.

March 21, April 4 and April 12, Scrape for the Grape

Grapes are part of the lifeblood of Loudoun, but the invasive Spotted Lanternfly threatens that. Join hundreds of volunteers at various locations throughout the county to scrape lanternfly eggs off trees, plants and vines. Scrape for the Grape is a registered trademark of Visit Loudoun, which launched the campaign in 2024 in partnership with the Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance (LIRA); Loudoun County; Virginia Cooperative Extension, Loudoun County and the Loudoun Wineries & Winegrowers Association. This year, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is joining the campaign as a partner while Amazon returns as a sponsor, supporting expanded outreach and volunteer engagement. Register here to Scrape for the Grape!

 

Clusters of grapes growing on the vine at a Loudoun County winery

April 10-11, Tracy Hamlin’s Sweet Jazz Festival

Sultry Loudoun soul, jazz and R&B singer Tracy Hamlin’s annual musical extravaganza takes place at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott on April 10-11 this year. A two-day celebration of music, art and wine, the festival will feature stirring performances from Marcus Anderson, Karen Briggs, Benjie Perecki, Kayla Rene and others, culminating in a live Saturday evening performance by Hamlin. Proceeds go to supporting aspiring musicians.

Performers on stage at Tracy Hamlin's Sweet Jazz Festival at Washington Dulles Airport Marriott in Loudoun County

April 18, Middleburg Spring Races, Glenwood Park, Middleburg

Horse and rider on a rolling green field in Middleburg, Virginia hunt country

On Saturday, April 18, Glenwood Park in Middleburg hosts what some consider to be the blue chip event of the Loudoun social calendar, as synonymous with the season as dogwoods and daffodils. Join race aficionados and designer-clad fans from Loudoun, DC, Baltimore and beyond as they picnic around the famous Alfred Hunt Steeplechase track, tailgate and cheer on some of the fastest hurdle horses in the world

 

April 19, Loudoun Hunt Point to Point, Morven Park, Leesburg

Riders racing on a grass course at the Loudoun Hunt Point to Point at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia

Completing a glamorous weekend of professional racing, Morven Park Equestrian Center will host the 59th Loudoun Hunt Point to Point on Sunday, April 19. The event features eight flat and hurdle races, including the wildly popular Mrs. George C. Everhart Memorial Side Saddle exhibition race. Riders from across the country come to take part, and fans in glamorous spring country attire set up tables and garden tents to enjoy picnics and local craft beverages while cheering on the horses.

April 18-19, 36th Annual Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival

Crowds browsing vendor tents along King Street at the Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival in downtown Leesburg, Virginia

The 36th annual Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival turns downtown Leesburg into a sweet-scented parade. The event features dozens of floral designers, landscapers, garden suppliers and vendors, the latter selling everything from bluebells and cherry blossoms to potted palms, geraniums and organic soaps made from locally sourced plants and herbs. While you grab your wagon and stroll through the displays picking up the perfect potted palm for your patio, there’s live music, food stands and fun entertainment for kids.

April 18-19, Pickle & International Food Festival

Crooked Run Fermentation's Pickle-O pickle gose cans with fresh dill and sliced cucumbers at Crooked Run in Loudoun County

Pickle pizza, pickle beer, a pickle fountain overflowing with pickles and brine... April 18-19 sees the inaugural Pickle & International Food Festival . Brainchild of local brewery Crooked Run Fermentation and Loudoun craft pickling company Blue Ridge Pickling LLC, the festival, hosted at Crooked Run, is a two-day celebration of pickle-inspired foods, international cuisine, craft beer and live entertainment. More than a dozen pickle vendors will make up “Pickle Row” selling everything from pickled eggs and pickled smoked meats while the dozen “international” food trucks will showcase tasty eats from the Caribbean, Korea and elsewhere. A jewelry vendor will even be selling pickle-themed jewelry.

April 25: Music and Arts Festival, Purcellville

Live band performing on an outdoor stage at the Music and Arts Festival at Fireman's Field in Purcellville, Virginia

Make your way to Dillon’s Woods behind Fireman’s Field for this family event with live entertainment on two stages and an art show with face painting and performances in the adjacent Bush Tabernacle roller rink. There are multiple food and drink vendors and you can shop for artisan products while soaking in the sun and listening to the live bands. Performers slated to appear include Gary Smallwood, The Rigatoni Trio and Penelope Lyla.

Save the date: Loudoun’s Spring Farm Tour, May 16-17

Visitors meeting alpacas at a Loudoun County farm during the Spring Farm Tour

From encounters with llamas, alpacas, and donkeys to indulging in homemade ice cream, purchasing farm-made crafts, local produce and Loudoun beer and wine, these popular tours get you up close and personal with some 40 local farms and farm families.