Local Events in Middleburg

Come & Join the Fun!

Renowned as the Nation’s Horse & Hunt Capital, Middleburg offers a variety of equestrian events throughout the year, including the Middleburg Spring Races and the Virginia Fall Races. It’s also a well-known destination for the arts with events like the Middleburg Film Festival and Art in the Burg.

Christmas in Middleburg draws thousands of visitors, who line the streets on the first Saturday in December to watch the parade and the Middleburg Hunt Revue.

Check the calendar below to find out what’s happening around town.

Audience in lawn chairs clapping in front of National Sporting Library and Museum
September 2023
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Survival of the Fittest: Envisioning Wildlife & Wilderness with the Big Four

Exhibit Dates: September 8, 2023 – January 14, 2024 Museum Days: Thursday-Sunday Masterworks from the Rijksmuseum Twenthe and the National Museum of Wildlife Art is curated by Adam Duncan Harris, Grainger/Kerr Director of the Carl Rungius Catalogue Raisonné, and organized by the National Museum of Wildlife Art. ...
Sep 08 - Jan 14
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117
October 2023
Theodore Roosevelt photo in book

Theodore Roosevelt’s Sporting Universe

Opening on October 12, the Library’s Forrest E. Mars, Sr. Exhibit Hall will spotlight Theodore Roosevelt—one of the greatest sportsmen and naturalists of his day—and several of his like-minded allies, who worked together to ensure and safeguard the future of traditional field sports into the 20th century. Assembling an array of books, manuscripts, photographs, and […] ...
Oct 12 - Mar 03
All Day
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117
November 2023
December 2023

Tom Sweitzer at Buchanan Hall

The Middleburg Library Advisory Board is pleased to announce the fourth event in its new Local Book and Author Series: A presentation by Tom Sweitzer about his new play “20 Seconds” followed by a talk and audience Q&A about his writing and acting and his work as the co-founder, Creative Director, and Head of Music […] ...
Dec 05
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Buchanan Hall
8549 John S. Mosby Hwy. Upperville, VA 20184

Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House

The Salamander pastry team has setup the ultimate candy display for you to create your dream gingerbread house. Using frosting, candy canes, gumdrops and so much more, create the perfect holiday house of sugar to take it home to share with your family and friends. One gingerbread house per two guests. Each gingerbread house includes […] ...
Dec 09
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Salamander Resort & Spa
500 North Pendleton St. Middleburg, VA 20117

Dickens of a Dog Show

Calling all naughty and nice canines to strut their holiday spirit in the third annual Dickens of a Dog Show! Well-behaved dogs (and their humans) will parade from the National Sporting Library & Museum, around Downtown Middleburg and then gather for a Yappy Hour (location to be announced). Prizes will be awarded for best holiday […] ...
Dec 09
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117

Brunch with Santa

The ballroom transforms into a winter wonderland where you can visit Santa and his elves while enjoying a delicious brunch with sweet and savory holiday favorites for the entire family. The brunch also features a make-your-own holiday craft and photo opportunity with Santa! $125 per adult, $45 per child, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. […] ...
Dec 10
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Salamander Resort & Spa
500 North Pendleton St. Middleburg, VA 20117

Workshop & Wine

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Goodstone at their exclusive Workshop & Wine event for December. Create your own holiday centerpiece using all-natural greenery harvested directly from the picturesque property. You’ll learn the art of centerpiece-making while enjoying a glass of wine! Click here to register! ...
Dec 14
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Brunch with Santa

The ballroom transforms into a winter wonderland where you can visit Santa and his elves while enjoying a delicious brunch with sweet and savory holiday favorites for the entire family. The brunch also features a make-your-own holiday craft and photo opportunity with Santa! $125 per adult, $45 per child, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. […] ...
Dec 16
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Salamander Resort & Spa
500 North Pendleton St. Middleburg, VA 20117

Celtic Christmas Concert

Join Emmanuel Middleburg for a Celtic Christmas! The band will sing many Christmas specials, such as “I Saw Three Ships” and “Pat-a-Pan,” and a variety of year-round Celtic favorites. Instruments accompanying their energetic voices will be the accordion, Irish flute and whistle, Uilleann pipes, bodhran, guitar, violin and viola. They always weave intriguing historical notes […] ...
Dec 17
3:00 am - 4:30 pm
Emmanuel Parish House
105 E Washington St, Middleburg, VA 20117

Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House

The Salamander pastry team has setup the ultimate candy display for you to create your dream gingerbread house. Using frosting, candy canes, gumdrops and so much more, create the perfect holiday house of sugar to take it home to share with your family and friends. One gingerbread house per two guests. Each gingerbread house includes […] ...
Dec 17
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Salamander Resort & Spa
500 North Pendleton St. Middleburg, VA 20117

A Place To Be’s Holiday Recital

Since 2010, A Place To Be has served people with disabilities or other medical or mental health challenges through individual clinical music therapy, expressive arts and social enrichment groups focused on friendship making and confidence building, and groups for young adults transitioning out of high school who seek community engagement opportunities and/or skill building support […] ...
Dec 17
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Christmas Day Grand Brunch

Celebrate Christmas Day with Salamander’s grand brunch buffet which will have all of the holiday favorites including an omelet and Belgian waffle action stations, carving stations, and an extravagant offering of sweet treats and much more. A children’s buffet is also available. $125 per adult, $45 per child. Excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. To […] ...
Dec 25
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Salamander Resort & Spa
500 North Pendleton St. Middleburg, VA 20117
people at library sketching

Sunday Sketch

Held the last Sunday of every month. Participation in the program is free and open to the public: no sign-up is required, and all necessary materials are provided. Visitors may also enjoy free admission to the Museum on these days, regardless of participation in the program. The NSLM reserves the right to cancel or reschedule […] ...
Dec 31
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117
January 2024
people at library sketching

Sunday Sketch

Held the last Sunday of every month. Participation in the program is free and open to the public: no sign-up is required, and all necessary materials are provided. Visitors may also enjoy free admission to the Museum on these days, regardless of participation in the program. The NSLM reserves the right to cancel or reschedule […] ...
Jan 28
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117
February 2024
people at library sketching

Sunday Sketch

Held the last Sunday of every month. Participation in the program is free and open to the public: no sign-up is required, and all necessary materials are provided. Visitors may also enjoy free admission to the Museum on these days, regardless of participation in the program. The NSLM reserves the right to cancel or reschedule […] ...
Feb 25
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117
March 2024
people at library sketching

Sunday Sketch

Held the last Sunday of every month. Participation in the program is free and open to the public: no sign-up is required, and all necessary materials are provided. Visitors may also enjoy free admission to the Museum on these days, regardless of participation in the program. The NSLM reserves the right to cancel or reschedule […] ...
Mar 31
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117
April 2024
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