— We’re kicking off August with one of the biggest sales of the year, our annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. The sale will be held Friday, Aug. 6, and Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 8, as posted by shops and coincides with Virginia’s tax-free weekend. We’ve also got some fun free community events in August, including the National Night Out on Aug. 3 and “The Family Reunion” at Salamander Resort & Spa on Aug. 19-22. Here’s our roundup of the events you won’t want to miss this month:
“Family Birding: Identifying Migratory Birds” at the Middleburg Library: Aug. 3 | 3-4 p.m.
Learn about migratory birds of our region. Teen Audubon Ambassador Annaliese Meistrich describes which birds to look for, where they are traveling from and where they are going … and why.
Image courtesy of the Middleburg Community Center.
National Night Out at the Middleburg Community Center: Aug. 3 | 6-8 p.m.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Join us at the Middleburg Community Center for free food, games, prizes, late swim from 6-8 p.m., and more. Plus, get a chance to dunk Middleburg Police Chief A.J. Panebianco and Town Manager Danny Davis!
Middleburg’s Summer Sidewalk Sale: Aug.6-8
From August 6-8, many of the town’s retailers on Washington St., Madison St. and Federal St. will be moving discounted items to the tree-lined sidewalks for the 15th annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. The sale, sponsored by the Town of Middleburg and the Middleburg Business and Professional Association, will be held Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and on Sunday as posted by shops. Emmanuel Episcopal Church will be hosting a sale featuring new and used items from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday from noon-4 p.m.
Image courtesy of Nature Composed.
“Natural Dye Workshop: Eco-Printing with Seasonal Flowers” at Nature Composed: Aug. 7 | 10 a.m.-noon
This is a beautiful, experiential dye class where you’ll learn natural dyeing techniques using flowers to create seasonal colors and prints on fabric. You’ll learn how to dye a silk bandana scarf with flowers you can grow in your garden, creating a bespoke, summertime accessory. Take home your special hand-dyed bandana scarf, plus knowledge and resources for more dyeing at home!
Image courtesy of Salamander Resort & Spa.
Biz Buzz at Salamander Resort & Spa: Aug. 10 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join the Middleburg Business and Professional Association for our first in-person Biz Buzz of 2021! Biz Buzz brings local business owners and professionals together to network, provide local businesses with an opportunity to showcase their facilities and services, and help to spread the word about interesting news and events in the Middleburg community.
RSVP via Facebook or by e-mail to info@visitmiddleburgva.com.
Members free, future members $10. Fees payable by cash or check at the door.
Image courtesy of Lost Barrel Brewing.
Watercolor Workshop with Rachel Heiss at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 15 | 2 p.m.
Join watercolor artist Rachel Heiss for an afternoon of painting beer-, wine- and seltzer-themed illustrations at Lost Barrel Brewing! As a bonus, choose an extra dog, cat, or horse illustration to paint!
In this workshop, you’ll practice various watercolor techniques before painting pre-drawn illustrations. Take your new paintings home and display on your bar cart! All experience levels welcome!
Image courtesy of the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association.
“Conversations in History: Loudoun Unionists” at Mount Zion Historical Park: Aug. 15 | 2-4 p.m.
Join historians Travis Shaw, Tracy Gillespie, and Wynne Saffer as they explore the trials and tribulations of unionists living in the Piedmont during the Civil War, as well as their motivations and impact on the heritage area during America’s bloodiest conflict.
The program will take place at Mount Zion Historical Park located at 40309 John Mosby Highway, Aldie, Virginia. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available at the door. For more information, call 540-687-6681. This program is made possible in partnership with NOVA Parks.
Image courtesy of Salamander Resort & Spa.
“The Family Reunion” at Salamander Resort & Spa: Aug. 19-22
Food & Wine and Sheila Johnson’s Salamander Hotels & Resorts invite you to “The Family Reunion” presented by Kwame Onwuachi. Held at Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, the event celebrates diversity in the hospitality community. Enjoy presentations, tastings, dinners, and thought-provoking discussions with the industry’s top chefs, sommeliers and leaders including Carla Hall, Mashama Bailey, Nina Compton, Carlton McCoy, and Gregory Gourdet.
Mars Great Meadow International: Aug. 19-22
Established in 2015, the Great Meadow International is a three-day eventing competition held annually at the Great Meadow Foundation in The Plains, Virginia. In addition to the international equestrian competition, the event features VIP hospitality, a trade fair, beer garden, and entertainment for the whole family.
Image courtesy of Old Ox Brewery.
Craft Beer & Crafting Flies at Old Ox Brewery: Aug. 21 | 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Join us at Old Ox Brewery and learn to tie fishing flies with Regal Vise pro-staff tier and owner of Fiber Flies Dubbing, Jim Bensinger. Whether you are an experienced fly angler, or have never tied a fly before, we will show how to tie nymphs, dry flies, and winged wet flies. Students will practice tying fundamentals such as thread control, attaching materials, wrapping materials, dubbing, hackling, and finishing the fly.
Workshop is limited to 15 people per class. Ages 21+. NSLM members: $20. Non-members: $40. All supplies and materials are included.
Tickets include one beer or beverage from a select menu. Call 540-687-6542 x25 or email vpeacock@nationalsporting.org to sign up. For youth workshop, visit this link.
Also this month:
- Sunday Polo at Great Meadow: Sundays
- Summertime Floral Arrangement Workshop at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 1 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
- Omar’s Brunch at Lost Barrel Brewing: Sundays | noon-4 p.m.
- Blooms and Lost Barrel Brewery: Aug. 1 | 12:30 p.m.
- Farm to Table Wine Dinner at the Middleburg Community Center: Aug. 1 | 5-8 p.m.
- Community Yoga Class at the Middleburg Community Center: Mondays | 9-10 a.m.
- Posture Perfect at the Middleburg Community Center: Mondays | 4-5 p.m.
- Outdoor Family Storytime at the Middleburg Library: Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.
- Tomba at the Middleburg Community Center: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Better Balance at the Middleburg Community Center: Wednesdays | 4-5 p.m.
- Healthy Living Yoga at the Middleburg Community Center: Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m.
- Trivia at Old Ox Brewery: Thursdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Adult Water Yoga at the Middleburg Community Center: Fridays | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Live Music by Ken Wenzel at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 6 | 5-7 p.m.
- Middleburg Coffee & Cars at Middleburg Common Grounds: Saturdays: 7-9:30 a.m.
- Foraging Hike at Salamander Resort & Spa: Aug. 7 & 21 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- The Saturday Mix, Live DJs at Lost Barrel Brewing: Saturdays | 1-5 p.m.
- Live Music by Palmyra the Band at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 7 | 5-8 p.m.
- Twilight Polo at Great Meadow: Aug. 7, 14 & 28
- Maker Monday at the Middleburg Library: Aug. 9 & 23 | 4 p.m.
- Adult Book Club at the Middleburg Library: Aug. 9 | 7 p.m.
- Live Music by Ken Wenzel at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 13 | 5-8 p.m.
- Yoga & Breath Workshop at Salamander Resort & Spa: Aug. 14 | 11 a.m.-noon
- Live Music by Chris Bone at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 20 | 5-8 p.m.
- Youth Fly-crafting Workshop at the National Sporting Library & Museum: Aug. 21 | 10 a.m.
- Live Music by Nate Clendenen at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 21 | 5-8 p.m.
- “George Marshall: Leesburg’s Global Citizen” at Dodona Manor: Aug. 22 | 2-4:30 p.m.
- “Tucker Smith: A Celebration of Nature” at the National Sporting Library & Museum: Through Aug. 22
- Yoga & Sound Healing at the Middleburg Community Center: Aug. 24 | 5-6:30 p.m.
- Live Music by Chris Bone at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 27 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Open Late Summer Concert Series with the Silver Tones Swing Band at the National Sporting Library & Museum: Aug. 27 | 6-8 p.m.
- Cars & Coffee at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 28 | 9-11 a.m.
- Live Music by Juliet Lloyd at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 28 | 5-8 p.m.
- International Fly Fishing Film Festival at the National Sporting Library & Museum: Aug. 28 | 6 p.m.
- Outdoor Workout with Pure Barre at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 29 | 10 a.m.
- Build You Own Ethical Impact Bracelet at Lost Barrel Brewing: Aug. 29 | 2 p.m.
- Sunday Sketch with Barbara Sharp at the National Sporting Library & Museum: Aug. 29 | 5 p.m.
- “Contrast and Harmony” at The Artists in Middleburg: July 31-Aug. 29
- “To The Beach!” at The Byrne Gallery: Through Aug. 31
- Pool Open at Middleburg Community Center: Through Sept. 6
- “Field Notes | Walter Matia” at the National Sporting Library & Museum: Through Jan. 9, 2022
Please check out our online calendar for even more upcoming events!
