2022 Apple Harvest Festival Continues Community Giving

The festival is back again, slated for September 17th and 18th at the Frederick County Fairgrounds near Clear Brook. Read about the Rotary Club's fundraising good works and what to expect a this year's festival. 47 Years Supporting Local Charities Since 1975, the Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival has been a key fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Winchester. Through the festival, says organizer Darla McCrary, the Rotary has donated well over $1 million to local nonprofit organizations. Here are just a few that have benefited from the She...

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Blue Ridge Sprouts Celebrates

Blue Ridge Sprouts celebrates community as festival goers enjoyed delicious fare and fun filled contests while learning new culinary and gardening skills. Tenth generation West Oaks Farm Market recently played host to hundreds of locals and Valley visitors. And a teenage chef, with a little help from a seasoned pro, took the title of “Sprout to Finish Cheftarian.” Blue Ridge Sprouts Celebrates Community Family Style Family fun is a top priority for the Johnstons, also known as FamilyAdventuresVA on social media. They were special guests ...

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Get Ready for Blue Ridge Sprouts!

Sometimes it's hard to find events for those ‘tweens and teens. If you have kids ages 8-15, then get ready for Blue Ridge Sprouts, a festival for “foodies” and the whole family! Get Ready for Blue Ridge Sprouts Blue Ridge Sprouts celebrates locally sourced food, agricultural heritage, and environmental sustainability. The fun takes place Saturday, November 6, 11:30am - 5pm, at West Oaks Farm Market in Winchester, VA. Sprouts brings together top culinary talent, including a former White House Chef and a Food TV Winner, farmers, food arti...

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Shenandoah Valley Family Friendly Festivals

Looking for Shenandoah Valley family friendly festivals? We’ve got them! From kite flying to apple pie eating, take a look at these festivals for Virginia Kids Trail Fun. 2020 Shenandoah Valley Family Friendly Festivals Festivals are a great way to spend time on the VA Kids Trail. And while heritage and agriculture play a major role in the Valley’s festivals, you’ll also find a few that break the traditional festival mold. We’ve come up with a mix that offers something for everyone. Most are free or low cost. Spring Family Friendly Festivals...

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