October 2023
Urbanna Wine & Oyster Stroll
From 4 to 7pm stroll along the charming streets of Urbanna while tasting samples of wine and fresh oysters (and other tasty morsels) at participating restaurants and shops. Live music. Guest exchange event tickets or PayPal receipt* at the town green for a gift bag including a souvenir wine glass and event guide and then stroll to the participating Urbanna shops and businesses to sample wine and light snack pairings. Each guest receives a free oyster tasting. Check in is at…
Find out more »November 2023
The Urbanna Oyster Festival
Virginia’s official Oyster Festival! Highlights include Friday night’s Firemen’s Parade (7pm) Saturday’s Virginia State Oyster Shucking Contest (11am) and the right-out-of-Norman-Rockwell Oyster Festival Parade (2pm). Friday: 9am to Midnight Saturday: 9am to 6pm
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Taste By The Bay – Wine, Arts, & Ale SOLD OUT
Experience Taste by the Bay: Wine, Food, Arts and Ale! In its tenth year, Taste by the Bay is the event of the year on the Northern Neck. Sample wines from Virginia wineries, food from local restaurants and food vendors and craft beers from Virginia breweries. Spend time shopping in pop-up shops featuring local artists. Enjoy live music on the patio and on the pool deck at the beautiful Tides Inn Resort overlooking Carters Creek. Revel in the beauty that’s…
Find out more »December 2023
Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade
Join in with the entire community as over 100 units come down Main Street in Kilmarnock. The oldest continually running lighted parade in Virginia, this year's parade theme is "Peace on Earth". The parade features floats, marching bands and community groups of all kinds. Sponsored by Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce, the parade kicks off at 7:00 PM and lasts approximately 60-90 minutes.
Find out more »Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade
Join in with the entire community as over 100 units come down Main Street in Kilmarnock. The oldest continually running lighted parade in Virginia, this year's parade theme hasn't been determined just yet but come back later in the summer. The parade features floats, marching bands and community groups of all kinds. Sponsored by Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce, the parade kicks off at 7:00 PM and lasts approximately 60-90 minutes.
Find out more »June 2024
Arts In The Middle
Two days of cultural entertainment on the stately grounds of the 17th century Hewick Plantation. Over 100 Artisans display their works of fine art for sale while visitors enjoy musicians and fresh local cuisine paired with craft brews, Virginia wines and champagne. Website: artsinthemiddle.com YouTube Video: Arts in the Middle
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Two days of cultural entertainment on the stately grounds of the 17th century Hewick Plantation. Over 100 Artisans display their works of fine art for sale while visitors enjoy musicians and fresh local cuisine paired with craft brews, Virginia wines and champagne. Website: artsinthemiddle.com YouTube Video: Arts in the Middle
Find out more »November 2024
The Urbanna Oyster Festival
Virginia’s official Oyster Festival! Highlights include Friday night’s Firemen’s Parade (7pm) Saturday’s Virginia State Oyster Shucking Contest (11am) and the right-out-of-Norman-Rockwell Oyster Festival Parade (2pm). Friday: 9am to Midnight Saturday: 9am to 6pm
Find out more »June 2025
Arts In The Middle
Two days of cultural entertainment on the stately grounds of the 17th century Hewick Plantation. Over 100 Artisans display their works of fine art for sale while visitors enjoy musicians and fresh local cuisine paired with craft brews, Virginia wines and champagne. Website: artsinthemiddle.com YouTube Video: Arts in the Middle
Find out more »Arts In The Middle
Two days of cultural entertainment on the stately grounds of the 17th century Hewick Plantation. Over 100 Artisans display their works of fine art for sale while visitors enjoy musicians and fresh local cuisine paired with craft brews, Virginia wines and champagne. Website: artsinthemiddle.com YouTube Video: Arts in the Middle
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