Follow the Apple Trail

The Apple Trail takes you to attractions and farm markets via lovely, scenic back country roads. Contact us for your CD or cassette, and begin your journey! 877-871-1326.

Discover Winchester

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Welcome Visitors!  The Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau is open daily from 9 am until 5 pm. We are located at 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. in Winchester.  



 

Guide

Begin planning your visit to Winchester-Frederick County today. 

Call or e-mail  today to receive your Visitor Guide by mail. 

1-877-871-1326

Click the link below to download a PDF version of the 2008-2009 Visitor Guide.

Download PDF file

 

Newsflash
Ongoing:

Civil War Walking Tours,  Winchester
Walk in the Footsteps of History
Experience the Civil War as a civilian!
Guided walking tour  Friday July 3 at 6 pm and Saturday, July 11, at 10 am.
$5.00 payable to the guide.
Call the Visitor Center to make a reservation; reservations required. 540-542-1326; toll-free 877-871-1326
Meet guide at the Kurtz Building, 2 N. Cameron St. Winchester
Tour will not be held if it rains.

 

Bluemont Concert Series, Friday nights 7:30  pm  Old Frederick County Court House
June 26th featuring  The Taters  -The Taters provide a truly entertaining mix of classic rock, pop, country, skiffle and old-time country rockabilly.

First Fridays
Enjoy a free evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and live musical entertainment weather permitting. Old Town Mall 6-9 p.m. www.shenarts.org  


Winchester Community Fireworks

 July 3, 2009 Jim Barnett Park

(rain date July 5)

 

Pool Party -  Noon to 9:00 pm*

DJ at pool – 3:00-6:00 pm

Inflatables* & Great Food 6:00 – 9:00 pm

 

Fireworks 9:20 pm

 

Community Concert Featuring:

The Beach Bumz 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

Winchester Parks & Recreation 540-662-4946


4th of July - A Community Celebration
Sherando Park Soccer Fields 4-10 pm
Music and Fireworks

4 pm Oh Susannah - Singer/songwriter Susan McNeilis, songs for the family

6 pm The Merge - Classic party rock

8 pm Dave Matthews Band Tribute: Crowded Streets

Fireworks at dusk
(Concerts rain or shine, fireworks rain date 7/5)

Visit the Caboose
July 4th Winchester Chapter, National Railway Historical Society will be hosting OPEN CABOOSE, welcoming all who would relate to railroads as they existed in the 1900s.   Clearbrook Park, Frederick County, Va

REENACTMENT: The 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Military will conduct a demonstration from 11 am to 1 pm in the courtyard at Westminster-Canterbury at 300 Westminster-Canterbury Drive.  July 4th.

Exhibition, “From the First Shot to the Gallows: Winchester’s Involvement with the John Brown Raid"
Exhibit focuses on rare artifacts that tell the story of Winchester’s involvement with the John Brown raid. Free admission 10 am -4 pm Mondays-Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Hollingsworth Mill, 1360 S. Pleasant Valley Road www.winchesterhistory.org 

Shenandoah University Summer Theater: West Side Story  Shakespeare's great love story Romeo and Juliet comes to life in modern New York City.  Exciting dance numbers and a wonderful score that includes, "Maria", "Tonight", and "Somewhere". Matinees available, call the Shenandoah Summer Music Theater Box Office for show-times.  540)665-4569.
1460 University Drive, Winchester.   >www.su.edu

Wayside Theater: Man From La Mancha
This tale tells the romantic and noble journey of a knight who sets out to right all wrongs and win the heart of the woman of his dreams. Matinees available, call for show-times. June 6 to July 4  waysidetheatre.org

(540) 869-1776.
7853 Main Street, Middletown.

Upcoming:




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Civil War Walking Tours, Middletown
Guided walking tour Third Saturdays  @ 11:00 AM
Walk in the Footsteps of History
$5.00 payable to the guide
call 540-869-6998for reservations
Meet at the Farmer's Market, 2325 First Street
Tour will not be held if it rains.

Civil War Walking Tours, Stephens City
Guided walking tour Saturday June 27th @ 10:30AM
Walk in the Footsteps of History
$5.00 payable to the guide
call 540-869-1700 for reservations
Meet at the Newtown History Center, 5408 Main Street
Tour will not be held if it rains

Bluemont Concert Series, Friday nights 7:30  pm  Old Frederick County Court House

June 26
July 3
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31
August 7
August 14
August 21
August 28

L'Angelus
The Taters
Gold Heart
Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra
Pan Masters
John McCutcheon
The Lindsay Family
Knicely Jazz Combo
The Daryl Davis Band
April Verch Band

bluemont.org/Concerts/Winchester.html