The Piedmont Virginian - Events Calendar

Events Calendar

| Concerts & Theatre | Cooking | Dining & Dancing | Fairs & Festivals | Outdoor Events | Vineyards & Wineries |

Concerts & Theatre

Prince William County

Concert, Ice Cream and Cookie Socials. Jun. 1 - Aug. 24, Sundays, 3 - 4.30 p.m. Enjoy listening to music in Historic Old Manassas. The cookies and ice cream are free as well as the concert! Harris Pavilion, Manassas. 703-361-9800. www.harrispavilion.com
Cooking

Prince William County

Chili Cook Off. Sep. 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check website for rules and registration. Harris Pavilion, Manassas. 703-361-9800. www.harrispavilion.com
Dining & Dancing

Prince William County

First Sunday Ballroom Dances. Ongoing. First Sunday of every month. 4-6pm. Brush up your dance steps. Learn to cha-cha, foxtrot and samba. An instructor will teach one new dance a month. $10 per person per session. Candy Factory, Old Town Manassas. 703-330-2787.
First Sunday Dances. Ongoing. First Sunday of each month, 4 - 6 pm. Each session starts with a lesson followed by a chance for you to practice and show off your moves! Come with a partner, a group or solo! $10 per person. Candy Factory, Manassas. 703-330-2787. www.center-for-the-arts.org
First Sunday Ballroom Dances. Ongoing. First Sunday of every month, 4 - 6 p.m. Learn some fancy footwork! Each session includes a half hour lesson in dances that include dances ranging from the foxtrot to salsa, followed by an open dance session. $10 per person. Center for the Arts, Manassas. 703-330-2787. www.center-for-the-arts.com
Second Sunday County Western Dance. Ongoing. Second Sunday of every month, 2 - 5 p.m. Country Western and Line Dancing. Starts with a short lesson followed by an open dance session. $12 per person. Center for the Arts, Manassas. 703-330-2787. www.center-for-the-arts.com
Third Sunday Country Dances. Jun. 1 - Dec. 31, Third Sunday of every month, 4 - 6 p.m. A short lesson in 2-step and West Coast swing followed by a dance session. $10 per person. Center for the Arts, Manassas. 703-330-2787. www.center-for-the-arts.com
A Victorian Tea at Liberia Mansion. Nov. 8, 1 - 3 p.m. An elegant tea will be served in the historic 1825 house where both Confederate and Union forces had their headquarters. Reservations required. $35 per person. Manassas Museum, Manassas. 703-368-1873. www.ManassasMuseum.org
Fairs & Festivals

Prince William County

Sugarloaf Craft Festival. Sep. 5 - Sep. 7, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Annual Sugarloaf Craft Festival featuring over 300 artists and craft designers, showcasing sculptures, paintings and other fine art. $7- good for all 3 days. Children under 12 free. 5 County Fairgrounds, 5. 800-210-9900. www.sugarloafcrafts.com
Old Fashioned Sidewalk Sale. Sep. 13. An old fashioned sidewalk sale! Get a head start on your holiday shopping with big reductions on jewelry, clothes, paintings, furniture and gourmet items. Historic Old Town, Manassas. 703-361-6599. www.visitmanassas.org
Old World Festival. Sep. 13, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Food, music and arts from Greece, Eastern Europe, Russia, Lebanon and the United States. Free. Harris Pavilion, Manassas. 703-361-9800.
Virginia Wine Festival. Sep. 27 - Sep. 28, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The oldest wine festival on the East Coast, now in its 33rd year. Taste wine from over 50 of Virginia's award winning wineries. Wine pairing seminars, live music and a treasure trove of culinary artists and craft artisans. Call or check website for details. Prince William County Fairgrounds, Manassas. 703-823-1868. www.virginiawinefestival.org
Manassas Fall Jubilee. Oct. 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. More than 75 artists will have booths displaying their arts and crafts. Live music, live performances, and a wide variety of food. Large Kids Corner with children's entertainment. Something for the whole family! Free. West Street, Manassas. 703-361-6599. www.visitmanassas..org
Manassas Arts Festival. Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check website for details. Harris Pavilion, Manassas. 703-361-9800. www.harrispavilion.com
Outdoor Events

Prince William County

Junior Golf Tournament. Aug. 21, Registration at 10 a.m. Start at 11 a.m. Put on by 5 County Park Authority, 9- and 18-hole tournaments. Age groups 14 - 17, 11 - 13, and 10 and under. $30 per golfer. General's Ridge Golf Course, 5 Park. 703-335-0777.
Bug Out #64. Aug. 31. One of the largest Volkswagen car show events in the world. Featuring slalom and drag racing. More than $15,000 in cash prizes. See rare and exotic cars and meet vendors. $15 per person 12 years and older. Old Dominion Speedway, 5. 703-361-RACE. www.olddominionspeedway.com
Vineyards & Wineries

Prince William County

Winery at La Grange's 2nd Anniversary Celebration. Aug. 30 - Aug. 31. Call or check website for times etc. Tasting fee. Winery at La Grange, Haymarket. 703-753-9360. www.wineryatlagrange.com
The Virginia Wine Festival. Sep. 27 - Sep. 28, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The oldest Wine Festival on the East Coast - now in its 33rd year. Tastings from Virginia's award-winning wineries, plus educational seminars and music. A treasure trove of culinary and craft artisans will be displaying their wares. $20 in advance. $25 at gate. Children welcome. 5 County Fairgrounds, 5. 703-823-1868. www.virginiawinefestival.org