From vineyard valleys to downtown stages, Loudoun comes alive with the sound of music every summer. Local music legends return to charming town centers, nostalgic tribute bands perform classics and outdoor venues provide a scenic backdrop to the stage. Here are some not-to-miss music festivals and…
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July 4 th is back with a bang! Celebrate with Loudoun County fireworks, patriotic parades and other activities throughout the holiday weekend. Early July 4 Happenings Star Spangled South Riding, June 27 Kick off your holiday early and celebrate the 30th anniversary of South Riding’s patriotic…
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Just outside Washington, DC lies Loudoun County, Virginia where thousands of horses wander the countryside, sharing our time-treasured rural landscape with vineyards and historic estates. It’s a place where thoroughbreds are raised, derby riders are born and Olympians are trained. It’s a place that…
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From the woodland paths and riverfront views of Algonkian Regional Park and Ball’s Bluff Battlefield to the ups and downs of The Rollercoaster section of the world-famous Appalachian Trail, accessible at Bears Den Overlook, Loudoun is a playground for the active and energetic. Add in the paved…
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Summer is here and the livin’ is easy, especially in Loudoun where our wineries and craft breweries are in full swing concerts, food festivals and outdoor events are ready to entertain. Here we select some not-to-miss summer events in Loudoun. For a complete list of all summer activities, visit our…
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While WorldPride is happening in D.C., Loudoun is celebrating Pride Month with events, deals and libations to embrace love and inclusion. The annual Pride in the Vines passport program, organized by the Loudoun Wineries & Winegrowers Association, invites you to enjoy discounted wine tastings at more…
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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…
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We all like sand and the sea but you don’t have to travel to the beach to enjoy Spring Break this year. Less than an hour from DC, yet a world away, a variety of family friendly activities await in Loudoun. Forget the surf – go where the grapes grow. Adventurous Loudoun is the perfect place for…
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Loudoun’s restaurant scene is renowned for farm-fresh ingredients, superb local produce and imaginative culinary innovators. From restaurant owners to caterers to chefs, many of those innovators happen to be female. For Women’s History Month we salute five Loudoun women giving us great tastes…
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If music is the food of love, then wine be the drink. In ancient Rome drinking wine was thought to bring couples closer together and the gift of a bottle was a symbol of affection. In the Middle Ages wine became associated with the feast of Saint Valentine, the patron saint of love. It was believed…
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