This year will be Orange County’s 47th Street Festival which is hosted by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.
This year’s annual beloved community event will take place from 9AM to 4PM on Saturday, September 10th, and typically features over 200 artisans, craft and commercial vendors, a variety of food and beverage options, live music, a kid’s zone, and a beer and wine garden for the adults. Check out a list of all the vendors already scheduled to be at the event here.
This family-friendly festival attracts an average of 5,000+ people from all over Central Virginia each year and is a great opportunity for community awareness and promotion. This event is completely free to attend, grab the kids and friends as this will be fun for all!
If you’re interested in participating as a vendor, please apply here.
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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Orange County, Virginia’s restaurant week returns during the week of January 21st through 30th. What is restaurant week, anyway? Typically, the local county restaurants will provide a special menu for the week with a selection of their favorite dining options, for a pre-fixed price. Usually, menus will be a 3 or 4-course meal, so you can try a variety of options from their menu, including an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert. The restaurants will announce on their websites if they are participating and show off their special menus, as well as on the Orange County Chamber of Commerce website. This is our favorite time of the year because it’s a great way to try those locally owned eateries we’ve been driving by and seeing around town! For the complete and updated list of restaurants participating, please check here. Support our local Orange County businesses and communities and grab your friends and family and start planning your restaurant week itinerary! Where will you start first?
ALL ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANTS are encouraged to participate!!! Call 540-672-5316 or email occcexec@gmail.com if you’re a restaurant owner and would like to participate. This event is brought to our community by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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No matter what the season is, there are many things to do in Orange County, VA. However, there is something truly special and magical about the winter holidays. If you are looking for fun Christmas holiday activities to try in Orange County, VA, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll let you know what Orange County has to offer this holiday season, and we guarantee you’ll have a blast!
Are you moving to Orange County, VA?
Even though living in a big city comes with many advantages, moving to the countryside is becoming increasingly popular. If you are looking to settle in a more relaxed, friendlier, and healthier environment and escape the stress big city life brings, moving to Orange County, VA, might be the best decision you make in your entire life.
However, no matter where you’re relocating from, you will want to have a smooth and easy move to Orange County, VA. So, we consulted a team from Po’s Moving & Storage, who advised that the key to a successful and stress-free move is to start planning as soon as you know your move date. Further in this article, we’ll help you prepare by letting you know more about the lifestyle in Orange County, VA.
Located in neighboring Spotsylvania County, Lake Anna State Park is only 40 minutes drive from Orange County.
Things to know about Orange County
To help you prepare and know what to expect, here’s what you should know before packing your bags and heading to Virginia:
With pleasantly hot summers and relatively mild winters, you’ll be able to experience all four seasons.
The overall cost of living in Virginia is higher than the national average. However, Orange County is one of the most affordable parts of the state to live in.
If you enjoy spending time in nature, the scenery around Orange County will leave you speechless. So if you are looking for an excuse to buy a holiday home in Virginia, Lake Ana State Park might be a perfect location to choose.
There are historical sites all over Virginia. Orange County is famous for Montpelier, an estate that belonged to ‘the father of the constitution, James Madison.
Virginia is known for great universities and renowned educational institutions. The University of Virginia is less than an hour’s drive from Orange County.
Don’t be surprised by the extensive military presence all over Virginia. This state is home to 27 military bases!
The Old Dominion is the first wine-growing area in the country. In Orange County alone, there are many fantastic wineries to visit.
We hope our Orange County facts made you even more excited about your move! So start planning your move and hire experienced residential movers to have your whole household relocated to your new home. We’re confident you’ll fall in love with Orange County and never wish to leave.
What Christmas holiday activities to try in Orange County, VA?
The holiday season is one thing that makes life in Orange County, VA that more special. Every year towns of Gordonsville and Orange turn to old-fashioned holiday villages and offer plenty of fun Christmas holiday activities. Further in this article, find out the best and most fun things to do in Orange County, VA, during the festive season.
Check out Holiday Open House at James Madison’s Montpelier
Every year during holidays, in the home of the Father of the Constitution and Architect of the Bill of Rights, a free community event is held. It’s a great way to take a break from the holiday rush to relax and enjoy the season by diving into history and tradition. On top of that, there are plenty of family-friendly activities to try.
If you have never been to James Madison’s Montpelier, we recommend taking either a guided tour called ‘Highlights of Montpelier’ or a private house tour. In the historical core of this location, you’ll be able to visit and experience significant outdoor sites. Also, you’ll be able to take a peek at several selected rooms in the Madisons’ home.
Take Orange County Tacky Lights Tour
Another fun holiday activity to try in Orange County is the Tacky Lights Tour. You’ll enjoy driving through picturesque streets and checking out lovely lit-up houses. However, have in mind that this is not a contest. It’s a tour organized just for fun.
What can be more fun but driving through decorated streets and looking at a stunning collection of Christmas lights and ornaments?
Visit the Market at Grelen Holiday Headquarters
The day after Thanksgiving, Santa starts coming to Orange County, VA. He makes sure to visit every Saturday through the entire holiday season. After you take your kids to tell their Christmas wishes to Santa, there is still plenty more to do at this fun place!
For instance, Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees is one of the favorite events for Orange County locals. You can also participate in wreath and gift workshops and learn new skills. And make sure not to miss out on Enchanted Extravaganza.
Holiday Feasts at Barboursville Vineyard
Why not treat yourself to a spectacular holiday feast of four courses while sipping on exquisite and rare wines of Orange County? Orange County’s Barboursville Vineyard has exactly that to offer during the entire holiday season. You can even join Christmas Lunch Celebration or the New Year’s Eve Dinner and Celebration.
Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Don’t be sad you’ve missed out on the Gingerbread walk this year because you’ll have as much fun at the Annual Gingerbread House Contest. From the first week of December, you’ll be able to see lovely gingerbread houses displayed for viewing and voting in the windows of different businesses along Main Street in Orange. You can decide whom to vote for while checking out diverse local businesses.
Gingerbread House Contest is one of the most favorite holiday events in Orange County.
The bottom line
We hope you enjoyed reading about Christmas holiday activities to try in Orange County, VA. More importantly, we hope we inspired you to dress warm, go out and choose an event you’re going to check out first.
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Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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The Five Freedoms FREE, 7 pm October 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th The Five Freedom Lecture Series will help Americans better understand the freedoms guaranteed to them under the First Amendment, and encourage them to exercise these rights. To learn more and register, visit our website.
Fall Woods Walk October 16, 10 am-12 pm $25/Adult, $13/Child (6-12), Under 6 Free Join Montpelier’s Horticulturist and the Virginia Master Naturalists on a walk through James Madison’s beloved woodlands. Enjoy the fall foliage and learn about the ecological and economic contributions a well-managed forest provides to our society. Learn more and register here.
Constitution 101: Jay Wexler – The Odd Clauses October 17, 5 pm Free/Members; $5/Nonmembers Join us for a virtual conversation with Professor Jay Wexler, as he demonstrates how the “odd clauses” have incredible relevance to our lives, our government’s structure, and the integrity of our democracy. Learn more and register here.
Artifacts Tell a Story October 23, 1:30 pm $25/Adult, $13/Child (6-12), Under 6 Free Join Montpelier archaeologists to learn the stories artifacts hold, see objects that are being uncovered, and learn about the people who used them. Learn more and register here.
Montpelier Hunt Races November 6th Join us for the 86th running of the Montpelier Steeplechase. Learn more and purchase your tickets here.
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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Photo/Video Contest from October 1st – November 19th
The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is happy to be hosting a photo/video contest that will consist of a person’s favorite photo of an Orange County destination, location, or business. The photo/video entry should include two sentences explaining your photo/video.
A winner will be announced on Friday, October 22nd, and Friday, November 19th
Grand Prize Winner
Will receive four tickets to the Orange Uncorked Wine Festival May 7th & 8th, 2022, LOVE Orange Canvas Tote Bag Under the age of 21 will receive a $50 gift card. The grand prize winner will receive accolades in the Orange County Review, on www.orangevachamber.com and all social media pages. All content received will be the property of the Chamber and be used in marketing materials online and printed collateral materials.
Contestants may submit their photo/video entries to:occcexec@gmail.com Thank You to our Fallapalooza Sponsors! Prizes: The Arts Center in Orange offering one free class Paint It Orange, offering a free session LOVE Orange canvas tote bag courtesy of Orange, VA Tourism
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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Have you been waiting to try a certain restaurant in Orange County, Virginia? Maybe the timing wasn’t right, or you weren’t sure where to start- we’ll now is the perfect time to start planning!
Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Tourism, and LoveOrangeVirginia are celebrating their 2nd annual restaurant week. There are so many amazing local restaurants and culinary talent in Orange County, it’s their time to show them off, so everyone can give them a try! Participating restaurants will have a pre-fixed menu to select dishes from (typically an appetizer, entrée, and dessert) so you may truly try a bit of everything on their menu. What a wonderful opportunity to try something new from one of your favorite restaurants or find another new favorite!
Participating restaurants include, but are NOT limited to Bella Cusina, Vintage, Provisions, La Naranja, El Vaquero West, Clearwater, Krecek Kakes! There are more being added each week, check out the most up-to-date and complete list here. If you are a restaurant owner and would like to participate, learn more here.
Orange County, VA Economic Development wants to encourage people to support our local restaurants and is offering a chance to win a $25 gift card to an Orange County eatery of your choice for participating! Visit here for more details on how to win the gift card!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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This year’s 46th Orange County’s Street Festival will be in honor and remembrance of September 11, 2011, with the theme of HONOR OUR HEROES hosted by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.
This year’s annual beloved community event will take place from 9AM to 4PM on Saturday, September 11th, and typically features over 200 artisans, craft and commercial vendors, a variety of food and beverage options, live music, a kid’s zone, and a beer and wine garden for the adults. Check out a list of all the vendors already scheduled to be at the event here.
This family-friendly festival attracts an average of 5,000+ people from all over Central Virginia each year and is a great opportunity for community awareness and promotion. This event is completely free to attend, grab the kids and friends as this will be fun for all!
If you’re interested in participating as a vendor, please apply here.
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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On July 2nd, 2021 visit Booster Park in Orange, VA for a long-awaited fireworks display. This will be a family-friendly event with gates opening at 6pm sharp and fireworks scheduled to take place after dark (approximately 9-9:30PM). A live broadcast by 103.1 WJMA and a performance by the Mojo Jam band is sure to be a treat. Food vendors will be available on sight, however, alcohol will not be permitted. Gather your family and friends for a beautiful summer night to watch fireworks together. Picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs are welcomed and encouraged!
The best is saved for last: this event is absolutely FREE ADMISSION. No tickets/purchases necessary!!
For the most up-to-date information about this event, please visit their Facebook page here.
This event is sponsored and brought to you by: County of Orange, the Town of Orange, the Town of Gordonsville, Somerset Seed and Sod, Inc, Mason Insurance Agency Inc, Rappahanock Electric Cooperative, Altman Tire & Auto Sales, Orange Tire Inc., and Mr. and Mrs. Rea Jones!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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Orange County is ready to celebrate its many small businesses starting on Sunday, May 2, 2021 presented by the Orange County VA Economic Development and Orange County Chamber of Commerce! If you’re a resident in Orange County or a small business owner, we encourage you to participate in this wonderful community event! Shop, dine and explore the many small businesses of Orange County! Remember to use the hashtags #buyorangeva and #OCsmallbusinessweek whenever you visit a small business! For more information and to stay up-to-date, Click Here!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Orange, Locust Grove, Culpeper, Northern Virginia or even Maryland or DC, we are your Real Estate team committed to finding the perfect home for you! Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar, and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our area expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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Are you ready to try some of the most delectable wines found in Orange County, VA? Then make sure you don’t miss the 30th annual Orange Uncorked Wine Festival happening on Saturday, May 1st and 2nd from 10 AM – 5 PM across from the Market at Grelen! You’ll enjoy the scenic views, listen to some great music, fresh air, delicious food, unique artisans, plenty of room to enjoy the great outdoors, and of course, an assortment of local wines and ciders! Early bird tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at orangevachamber.com. All Covid restricted guidelines will be followed at this event. Spring has sprung, and you don’t want to miss the 30th Annual Orange Uncorked Wine Festival! For more information and to stay up-to-date, click here!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Orange, Locust Grove, Culpeper, Northern Virginia or even Maryland or DC, we are your Real Estate team committed to finding the perfect home for you! Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar, and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our area expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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