April 13, 2022

The Weather Has Caught Up To The Season!

Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the Scruffy's Ice Cream line is growing as the days get warmer! Don't forget to stop by Raymer's Candies this week for those last minute chocolate goodies or any of our other amazing shops to customize your baskets for your loved ones!

Earth & Wine Series with Rachel Martin

Join Oceano Founder & Vintner, Rachel Martin, on a seasonal tasting journey into the earth (and sea!) through wine. Held in the enchanting Makers Space at the Middleburg Community Center this Friday, April 15th from 5:30-7:00pm, this tasting of five wines and small pairings will bring to life the intimate relationship between wines and the land. For wine enthusiasts and those with curious palettes, this experience will deepen your appreciation for the alchemy of winemaking and the earth that imbues wine with such magic.

RSVP here!

Coffee and Cars is BACK!

Start your morning off right by enjoying a delicious cup of coffee at Middleburg Common Grounds and a gathering of classic, collectible cars, jeeps, trucks and motorcycles this Saturday, April 16th from 7:00-9:30am.

Middleburg Spring Races

Come enjoy the Middleburg Spring Races on Saturday, April 23rd at Glenwood Park! The Middleburg Spring Races are Virginia's oldest steeplechase! Come see the nation's most athletic thoroughbreds compete at high speeds over hedges and timbers - tailgating at its best.

Click here to learn more!

Bob Brown's Teddy Bear's Picnic Puppet Show

Once again, At the Parish House presents Bob Brown's Teddy Bear's Picnic on Sunday, April 24th from 3:00-5:00pm, suitable for all children, even adults. Master Puppeteer Bob Brown has performed on Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, with Bil Baird, for three U.S. Presidents, and in countless Punch & Judy shows for the Smithsonian. Don't forget to bring your favorite puppet or stuffed animal. Wear a mask, please.

Middleburg Cherry Blossom 5k Run & 1 Mile Pooch Prance for Breast Cancer

You're invited to participate in this 5K and commit to helping the women of Fauquier and Loudoun counties fight breast cancer. Pink is the color of the day as we honor friends and survivors during this fun family event!

Registration and the beginning of the race will start in the front of the Middleburg Community Center. The race route will go through and around the town of Middleburg and finish back at the MCC where participants can enjoy live music, food and beverage vendors and more!

1 Mile Pooch Prance & 5K Race start at 8:00am on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 300 W. Washington St.

Register Here

Middleburg Spring Clean-Up

The Spring 2022 Middleburg Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday April 30th from 8:00-10:00am! Come and join friends and neighbors for a couple of hours of sprucing up our wonderful town.

We will meet outside the front doors of the Middleburg Community Center and enjoy some delicious Salamander Resort & Spa breakfast hospitality before passing out our safety vests, grabbing our buckets and trash grabbers and dispersing throughout Town.

All ages are welcome and the Middleburg Police Department will be keeping us on the straight and narrow!

Afterwards, you can drop off your spent household batteries and expired prescription drugs at the Town Office.

Middleburg Point-To-Point

Sunday, May 1, 2022
Glenwood Park, Middleburg, VA
Post Time 1:00 P. M.

The Middleburg Hunt hopes that you will join us for a day in the country to enjoy the exciting sport of steeplechase racing at one of the most beautiful race courses in the nation. Glenwood Park is known for offering spectators a spectacular view of the racing action. This year's race card once again includes racing over the timber course, the hurdle course and on the flat.

Washington Sängerbund Spring Concert

Come enjoy the Washington Sangerbund Spring Concert on Sunday, May 1st at 4:00pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish House at 105 East Washington Street.

A special program under the direction of conductor Christopher Knoedler exploring the cultural significance of trees and forests as reflected in German choral repertoire through the centuries.

While in Middleburg visit Old Ox Brewery! For this occasion they'll offer food and specially brewed

‘Sängerbund Lager’.

Spring Bouquet at The Byrne Gallery

The Byrne Gallery is proud to present Spring Bouquet!, an exhibition by three talented artists: Carolyn Marshall Wright, Dmitry Dorokhin and Caroline Cutrona Hottenstein. Each expresses color in their own unique way choosing different mediums to convey the joy of Spring. The exhibition will feature paintings in oil on canvas as well as in water-based mediums of watercolor on paper and acrylic on canvas. Sometimes delicate, sometimes bold, these floral and botanical compositions will thrill you with the energy of this new season. The exhibit will begin on May 4th and continue through Sunday, May 29th. There will be a reception for the artists on Saturday, May 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The exhibition and reception are both open to the public and everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Save The Date!

This Spring 2022, Art in the Burg returns to Celebrate the Arts! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

*NEW THIS YEAR*
In addition to paintings, pottery, sculptures and photography, we've expanded out event to include multiple new genres, including:

Art in the Ox Pop Art Exhibit (both a gallery and exhibitors)
Fashion Show
Local chefs offering cooking demonstrations
Walking Tours of Middleburg
10-Minute Musicals (performed throughout the day)
And the first ever Hunt Country Music Festival (see more below!)

Interested in showcasing your art or just want to learn more about this event? Click here!

Join Us For The Hunt Country Music Festival

The first-ever Hunt Country Music Festival will be held May 20-22 in Middleburg and Upperville, Virginia. Produced by The Middleburg Concert Series, the 3-day festival will feature an eclectic mix of classical chamber and orchestral music, Argentinian tango music and 1940s big band tunes, as well as free street entertainment and walking tours of historic Middleburg, Virginia. For a complete schedule of events and ticket information, please visit: https://huntcountrymusicfestival.org.

Town Updates

Construction on West Marshall Street near Town Office - There will be periodic lane closures along W. Marshall Street through April 29th. Please use caution in the area and follow all traffic direction.

The Town Council of Middleburg will host a Public Information Meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6:00pm at the Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center at Hill School (130 South Madison Street) regarding possible annexations into the Town.

The Town of Middleburg has been approached by two property owners interested in annexation of their land or portions of their land into the Town through a process formally called a “Boundary Line Adjustment.” Before taking any formal steps, the Town Council feels it is important to present the details of the proposals to the Middleburg community, get input and feedback from residents, and answer any questions.

The Public Information Meeting will last approximately one and a half hours. Mayor Littleton will provide a presentation (approximately 45 minutes, including a brief break), to be followed by a time for questions and answers.

Feedback will be taken at the meeting and after the meeting. A video of the meeting will be posted on the Town’s website the day after the meeting. Additional feedback can be provided to the Town through email (townclerk@middleburgva.gov), online (middleburgva.gov/input), by phone (540-687-5152), or at any Town Council meeting during the Public Comment period
(2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00pm).

The Town Council anticipates holding an additional Public Information Meeting in the coming weeks as a follow-up for the community.

Upcoming Meetings

April 14th 8:30 AM Streetscape Committee
April 14th 6:00 PM Town Council
April 18th 6:30 PM Middleburg Planning Commission
April 19th 6:00 PM Public Information Meeting
April 20th 5:30 PM Middleburg Arts Council
April 25th 9:00 AM Economic Development Advisory Committee
April 28th 6:00 PM Town Council

Find all the latest Town Meetings and Community Events at our website.

We want to hear from YOU!

If you have any questions, concerns, exciting news, or would simply like to connect - please email me at amacintyre@middleburgva.gov. Looking forward to hearing from you!