October 2024 In Country Calendar
By • October 9, 2024 0 6
If you’re looking for a great weekend getaway, there are plenty of great options in Maryland and Virginia. In fact, October is Virginia Wine Month. Mark your calendars for events like the 14th Annual Chesapeake Wine Festival or the Montpelier Hunt Races.
Saturday, Oct. 12
The Annual Virginia Fall Races
12:30 p.m., Glenwood Park, Middleburg, Virginia
The fall races have been a must-attend event since 1955.
The 14th Annual Chesapeake Wine Festival
Courtesy Chesapeake Wine Festival.
Listen to live music, eat great food, shop, and of course, drink wine at this event that helps local charities. Proceeds will benefit the community charities of the Rotary Club of Cheseapeake.
The 52nd Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival
Courtesy of Virginia.org
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tom’s Cove Park, 8128 Beebe Road, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
The Chincoteague Oyster Festival is held every year to promote the seafood industry and mark the arrival of the oyster season. Expect lots of shrimp, clam fritters, clam chowder, boardwalk fries and more.
Thursday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 20
Courtesy of filmaffinity.com.
Narrative and documentary films — festival favorites, world and regional premieres, foreign films and Oscar contenders — will be screened in intimate theater environments and followed by conversations with filmmakers, actors and other guests.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Los Noques Vineyard Wine Dinner
6-9 p.m., Middleburg
Indulge in an evening of fine wine and delicious food. Call 540-592-3900.
Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20
Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
Courtesy of Festevents.org
11 a.m.-6 p.m., Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
One of Hampton Roads’ most looked forward to events, The Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival includes samplings from over 25 of Virginia’s top wines (with 200+ wines available for samplings and sales!).
Monday, Oct. 21, through Sunday, Oct. 27
The Washington International Horse Show
Prince George’s Equestrian Center, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
The famed show will be held over seven days and nights in the Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Courtesy Montpelier.
11350 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA 22957
Family and friends are invited for a day of horseracing, tailgating, children’s activities and more.
