Our Calendar of Holidays and Area Events

Any time is a good time for a B&B getaway! Here are our holiday reminders for your planning, along with a selection of events you might attend while staying at Heaven Scent. We can get tickets for you or make reservations as needed.

 
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Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:00 AM

The festival features over 100 high-quality arts and crafts exhibits, a giant bake sale, food concessions, music, fresh strawberries and their phenomenally popular strawberry shortcake. The festival is a major event for the entire community, and draws thousands of people from a radius of some 200 miles.

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Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:00 AM

The 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, brings the Farmers' Market to Deltaville's Holly Point Nature Park. Market hours are 9 am to 1 pm with produce and crafts for sale.

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Saturday, May 25, 2013 6:00 PM

Gayle McGehee and the Nocturnes entertain tonight, till 8 pm. Bring a chair or blanket, cooler, picnic. Tickets $10 at the gate.

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Monday, May 27, 2013 11:00 AM

A free event with music from 11 am, service at 11:30. Sponsored by the Retired Military Officers Association of America and the American Legion.

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Friday, June 07, 2013 5:00 PM

The First Friday Receptions at the Rappahannock Art League offer a new show each month, open to the public as well as members. Until 7 pm. Free.

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Saturday, June 08, 2013 4:00 PM

Enjoy the race on the plasma tv at Heaven Scent. Past performances, refreshments, race-day-party atmosphere.

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Saturday, June 08, 2013 6:00 PM

Thoroughbred racing season starts. Post times are usually 6 pm Wed-Sat, 12:55 pm Sundays. Graded stakes races usually 5 pm.

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Thursday, June 13, 2013 8:00 PM

Opening night for this production by the Lancaster Players. Performances Friday & Saturday evenings for 3 weekends in a row. Social hour begins at 7.

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Sunday, June 16, 2013 12:00 AM

Book a B&B and a fishing charter for Dad, or reserve a tee time and lunch table at Piankatank River Golf.

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Saturday, June 22, 2013 9:00 AM

The 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, brings the Farmers' Market to Deltaville's Holly Point Nature Park. Market hours are 9 am to 1 pm with produce and crafts for sale.

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Saturday, June 22, 2013 11:00 AM

Tastings from 11 am - 5 pm at the Farmers' Market. An annual event on the fourth Saturday of June.

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Saturday, June 22, 2013 3:00 PM

The richest and most important race on the Virginia racing calendar, this Grade II Thoroughbred race at Colonial Downs attracts the best 3-year-old turf horses, jockeys and trainers in the nation. A major social event as well!

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Saturday, June 22, 2013 5:00 PM

Grade II Thoroughbred race at Colonial Downs.

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Saturday, June 29, 2013 1:00 PM

6th Annual Barbecue and Bluegrass festival at historic Roanoke Farm in Heathsville. Live Bluegrass music by some of the region's top bluegrass bands plus a traditional pig roast and barbecue. Time NOT known - check event website for updates.

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Sunday, June 30, 2013 3:00 PM

Final performance for this production by the Lancaster Players is today's matinee. Social hour begins at 2.

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Thursday, July 04, 2013 12:00 AM

National holiday.

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Saturday, July 06, 2013 9:00 AM

Standalone regattas consisting of up to five races each, with a separate course for Optimists. Classes are Flying Scot, Front Runner, 420 and other OD.

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Saturday, July 06, 2013 9:00 AM

Annual celebration starts with a parade, includes races and contest, wraps up with baseball games and fireworks.

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Saturday, July 06, 2013 10:00 AM

Kids' events, artists' arena, food, boat display, crafts fair, barbershop quartets and the Firecracker 5K run, all centered on Reedville's Main Street, decked out for the occasion. Parade at 3 pm, waterside fireworks at 9 pm.

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Saturday, July 13, 2013 9:00 AM

Kicks off with a Friday evening Crab Cake Dinner. Races Saturday and Sunday, awards Sunday afternoon. 13th Annual event to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. July 6-8.

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Saturday, July 13, 2013 11:00 AM

A family day at Historic Christ Church, Irvington, with ice cream, colonial games and crafts, storytelling and tours. Till 2 pm.

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Saturday, July 13, 2013 5:00 PM

Last day of thoroughbred racing this season.

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Sunday, July 14, 2013 9:00 AM

Build a Wright skiff together, and enjoy a race and picnic on the final day. Places limited, advance registration required.

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Saturday, July 27, 2013 9:00 AM

Standalone regattas consisting of up to five races each, with a separate course for Optimists. Classes are Flying Scot, Front Runner, 420 and other OD.

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Saturday, July 27, 2013 9:00 AM

The 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, brings the Farmers' Market to Deltaville's Holly Point Nature Park. Market hours are 9 am to 1 pm with produce and crafts for sale.

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Saturday, August 03, 2013 4:00 PM

All-you-can-eat crab feast followed by a dance with live music all evening.

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Saturday, August 03, 2013 5:00 PM

Unconfirmed event: check event url for updates. All-you-can-eat steamed crabs, BBQ, and live music will make Irvington Commons a lively spot. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

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Saturday, August 10, 2013 9:00 AM

And San Juan 21 East Coast National Champions. Saturday and Sunday. One Design classes: Albacores, Flying Scot, Front Runner, Hampton OD, Lasers (Full & Radial), Optimist Dinghy, Typhoon and 420. The San Juan 21 is open to all San Juan 21s, Spinnaker & Non-Spinnaker fleets.

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Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:00 AM

Whimsically known as the Geezer Regatta. A one-day event for Classic Boats and Flying Scots (and other OD classes), both Classic and One-Design Divisions to be helmed by skippers 60 years of age or older. Skippers or crew are not required to be members of FBYC. Crew may be any age but may not take the tiller during races except in an emergency, or the boat in question may be disqualified.

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Saturday, August 24, 2013 9:00 AM

The 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, brings the Farmers' Market to Deltaville's Holly Point Nature Park. Market hours are 9 am to 1 pm with produce and crafts for sale.

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Saturday, August 31, 2013 9:00 AM

Held on Saturday of Labor Day weekend, the festival features over 100 high-quality arts and crafts exhibits, a giant bake sale, food concessions, and music.

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Saturday, August 31, 2013 6:00 PM

The Josh Walker Trio performs this holiday weekend. Till 8 pm. Bring a chair or blanket, cooler, picnic. Tickets $10 at the gate.

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Monday, September 02, 2013 12:00 AM

National holiday

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Saturday, September 07, 2013 9:00 AM

Calling all laser sailors! Another fun regatta in Deltaville.

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Saturday, September 07, 2013 10:00 AM

Meet the boat owners, tour their wonderful old boats, and hear their stories, from private piers all up and down the town of Reedville. Boat parade Saturday 3 pm.

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Sunday, September 15, 2013 9:00 AM

The Laser Series includes the Laser Regatta that was to be a separate event. The more the merrier this weekend at Fishing Bay!

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Sunday, September 22, 2013 9:00 AM

The title says it all for another great event at Fishing Bay.

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Saturday, September 28, 2013 8:00 AM

Family event held annually at Hummel Airfield in Topping. 8 am - 4 pm. Enjoy automobiles, aircraft, food, crafts and prizes, rain or shine. Free admission and parking, donations appreciated.

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Saturday, September 28, 2013 9:00 AM

The 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, brings the Farmers' Market to Deltaville's Holly Point Nature Park. Market hours are 9 am to 1 pm with produce and crafts for sale.

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Friday, October 11, 2013 8:00 PM

Opening night for this production by the Lancaster Players. Performances Friday & Saturday evenings for 3 weekends in a row. Social hour begins at 7.

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Saturday, October 12, 2013 9:00 AM

Fine art and crafts and a seafood cafe on the beautiful grounds of the Deltaville Maritime Museum. Bring friends and family, start your Christmas shopping at this most enjoyable fall festival.

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Monday, October 14, 2013 12:00 AM

National holiday.

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Saturday, October 26, 2013 9:00 AM

The 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, brings the Farmers' Market to Deltaville's Holly Point Nature Park. Market hours are 9 am to 1 pm with produce and crafts for sale.

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Sunday, October 27, 2013 3:00 PM

Final performance for this production by the Lancaster Players is today's matinee. Social hour begins at 2.

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Thursday, October 31, 2013 6:00 PM

5th annual Hallowe'en event. Fun for all! A safe evening for family fun on the decorated garden grounds of Holly Point. Lasts till 8:30 or 9 pm.

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Friday, November 01, 2013 10:00 AM

Virginia's Official Oyster Festival is a fun-filled weekend affair, with blocks of food booths, crafts, music, performers and more.

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Tuesday, November 05, 2013 12:00 AM

Be sure to vote!

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Saturday, November 09, 2013 9:00 AM

All-you-can-eat oysters, soup, BBQ. Music. Beer and wine on site. 2-5 pm.

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Monday, November 11, 2013 12:00 AM

National holiday.

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Saturday, November 23, 2013 9:00 AM

The last Farmers' Market of the season is a holiday fair as well at Deltaville's Holly Point Nature Park. Market hours are 9 am to 1 pm with produce and crafts for sale.

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Thursday, November 28, 2013 12:00 AM

National holiday.

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Saturday, November 30, 2013 10:00 AM

Artists' studios throughout Mathews open to the public. Tour at your own pace this weekend. 725-4229

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Sunday, December 08, 2013 10:00 AM

See historic and new area homes decorated for Christmas Saturday 10-5 pm, Sunday noon-5 pm. Santa arrives in Reedville Historic District aboard the Elva C. Breakfast with Santa is at 9 am. Sometime during the house tour stop to see the Designer Tablescapes Exhibition, where you will see dining sets from French kitchens to an old pier, gardens to Victorian parlors. Refreshments served.

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Monday, December 09, 2013 3:30 PM

Celebrate the season at Historic Christ Church, Irvington, with traditional songs, carols, and music. Admission: two items for the local food bank.

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Friday, December 13, 2013 5:00 PM

Enjoy a hayride to the creek, then a cruise to take in the holiday lights, followed by cookies and cider at the DCA to get in the Christmas spirit, Deltaville style.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013 12:00 AM

National and religious holiday.

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