September 7, 2022

The 2nd Annual Middleburg Oktoberfest Is Almost Here!

Join us for our 2nd Oktoberfest Celebration next Saturday, September 17th from 11AM-7PM! Festivities will take place on South Madison St. and Federal St., which will be closed to vehicular traffic. NEW THIS YEAR are two biergartens, traditional German food, live music, and festival games. Local beer, wine, cider, and traditional Oktoberfest foods will be available for purchase from local vendors

This year’s event will also feature an Art Fair. Coordinated by the Middleburg Arts Council, artwork from local and regional artists will be available for purchase. Regional artisans will also be present throughout the day with exhibits of fine art, pottery, jewelry, wearable art and more.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please reach out to our Director of Business Development, Ali MacIntyre at amacintyre@middleburgva.gov.

Prost!

The Byrne Gallery : Vibe Shift

The Byrne Gallery in Middleburg, Virginia, is proud to present Vibe Shift, a series of paintings by Andy Hill and sculptures by Drew Storm Graham. Departing from the traditional landscapes and still life subjects, this show features abstractions in two different mediums. The exhibition will be on display from September 1^st to 30^th, 2022.

DMV Connect In Middleburg - September 8th

DMV Connect, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles' mobile office, is coming to Town of Middleburg Thursday, September 8th from 9:30am-3:30pm. It will offer services such as REAL ID, titles, registrations and more. The mobile unit will be located at the Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America at 301 E. Washington St.

Register Here! www.Dmvnow.com/appt

2022 NSLM Polo Classic

The 2022 NSLM Polo Classic will be brought to you by MARS EQUESTRIAN™, and held Sunday, September 11, at Great Meadow in The Plains, VA.

Proceeds from the NSLM Polo Classic presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ benefit the NSLM in its mission to preserve, promote, and share the literature, art, and culture of equestrian, angling, and field sports, helping to fund dynamic exhibitions, programs, and community events throughout the year.

Official poster artwork: Linda Volrath (American) Covering Ground, 2021, oil, 20 x 24 inches, Collection of the artist

Middleburg Community Center: Art Auction

The Middleburg Community Center Art Auction serves as a fundraiser for general operations, programs development and community events that are offered throughout the year. The MCC has operated as a nonprofit organization for 74+ years in the heart of Middleburg VA, relying 100% on donations to keep its doors open - as MCC does not receive funding from the county, state, or federal government. We are extremely grateful for your generosity, every donation makes a difference.

All pieces where personally created by local artists who donated their time and talents to benefit the Middleburg Community Center. We are so grateful for their contribution, talent, and generosity.
September 10, 2022 | 6:30pm
300 W. Washington St. Middleburg VA

*Bidding begins Friday September 9th at noon and ends Saturday September 10th at 9:00pm. Can't make it to the auction? Not a problem! Everything will be available through an online auction platform. https://middleburgcommunitycenter.betterworld.org/auctions/middleburg-community-center-art

Look No Further For Authentic German Oktoberfest Items and Decor - Checkout The Christmas Sleigh!

Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany is the world’s largest celebration of Bavarian culture – the area of Bavaria being the southeast corner of Germany famous for beers, brats, and its use of bustiers. Millions of visitors travel thousands of miles to Munich each year to experience their share of the 2-week long festival.

But you only need to travel to Middleburg to see the most Authentic German Christmas shop in the United States. The Christmas Sleigh and www.thechristmassleigh.com have the finest Oktoberfest items anywhere around. From real KING Beer Steins, to Lederhosen and Dirndls to all kinds of decorations in time and in stock at www.thechristmassleigh.com and in our shop on the main Street - at 5A East Washington Street, Middleburg Va 20117

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) & Welcoming Your Customers

Did you know that people with disabilities represent the third largest market segment in the U.S. with significant discretionary income? Is your business disability friendly so that all customers may take advantage of your goods and services?

Join MBPA and the Town of Middleburg as Lori Daly, President of Diversifi Consulting Group LLC, presents a workshop on The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Welcoming Your Customers. Learn about the benefits and how-tos of having a welcoming and accessible business for people with disabilities...and everyone!

Please RSVP to Katy at info@visitmiddleburgva.com or via the Facebook event.

Date: September 21, 2022
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: American Legion
111 The Plains Road
Middleburg, VA 20117

Looking For More Upcoming Middleburg Events?

Please checkout the Visit Middleburg Calendar to see all of the latest upcoming events!

Attention Middleburg Businesses! The Visit Loudoun CTA Program is Back!

The Loudoun County Tourism Ambassador Program is a certification program that serves to increase tourism by inspiring front-line employees and volunteers to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience.

As part of our partnership with Visit Loudoun, we’re delighted to bring this opportunity back to the Middleburg community on Wednesday, September 28^th from 9:00am-1:00pm at the National Sporting Library Museum. Space is limited, so if interested please email Ali MacIntyre at amacintyre@middleburgva.gov and confirm the attendee’s name, email address, and name of the Middleburg business.

The Pink Box : Volunteers Wanted!

Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to talk about this great town and area? Do you like to give suggestions of the many things to do in this area? If so, volunteering and being a Docent at The Pink Box Tourist Information Center is for you!

The Pink Box is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Laurie Salama at laurie331@yahoo.com.

1000 Miglia Warm-Up Returns To Middleburg in October 2022!

We are excited that the 1000 Miglia is coming back October 18-23, 2022, with the official race happening on October 20-22.

The Town of Middleburg is once again hosting the 1000 Miglia Warm-Up USA event. This iconic event has a storied history in Italy, representing sport, culture, and community. Event participants will be hosted at the Salamander Resort & Spa and will depart each day from The Pink Box, the Town's Visitor Center at 12 N. Madison Street in downtown Middleburg.

Want to learn more? Check out more details here!

Upcoming Meetings

September 8th 8:30 AM Streetscape Committee
September 8th 6:00 PM Town Council Meeting
September 12th 6:30 PM Middleburg Planning Commission *Work Session*
September 20th 6:00 PM Cultural and Community Events Committee
September 21st 5:30 PM Middleburg Arts Council
September 22nd 6:00 PM Town Council
September 26th 9:00 AM Economic Development Advisory Committee
September 26th 6:30 PM Middleburg Planning Commission

Find all the latest Town Meetings on 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!