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CIVIL WAR EVENTS
Civil War Conversations
Baine's Books and Coffee
205 Main Street
Appomattox, VA 24522
Every 2nd Wed (12:15 PM - 12:45 PM)
Every
second Wednesday of the month, the Museum of the Confederacy and the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park are partnering
to bring the Civil War Sesquicentennial to Appomattox. Each month, a knowledgeable
speaker will lead a discussion on a topic or event. The talks will take place upstairs at Baine’s Books and
Coffee. Lunch will be available for purchase at Baines Books. Admission
is free. 804-649-1861
HORSE BACK
RIDING & CLINICS
REBA FARM / SADDLE SOAR EQUITAINMENT
1818 Owl Town Road
Bedford, VA
Trailrides Year-round
Moonlite Trail Rides:
CLINIC AND INSTRUCTIONAL RIDE: This
is a must for every horse lover and for those with a desire to learn about horses! These clinics will cover "Common
Sense Communication With A Horse" to "Reining -- Follow thru with your command!" Clinic
is free and trail ride after the clinic for just $35.
Sat Mar 16, Sun Apr 14, & Sun May 19
at 4:00pm.
Wens Jun 26, Wens July 24, Wens Aug 14, Wens
Sept 11 @ 6:30.
MOONLIGHT
ADULT TRAIL RIDES: @ 42 per person with complimentary refreshments and a bonfire following the ride.
7:30 Sat Mar 29, Fri April 26,
Sat May 25
8:30 Sat Jun 22, Tues July 20,
Fri Aug 23
8:00 Sat Sept 21
7:00 Sat Oct 19, Sat Nov 16
RESERVATIONS
ARE A MUST! (540) 586-1906
APPOMATTOX
MUSICAL EVENTS & SERIES
APPOMATTOX BLUE GRASS SERIES
APPOMATTOX HIGH SCHOOL AUDITOTIUM
198 Evergreen Ave
Appomattox, va
Jan - Mar 2014 Dates Coming Soon
2 pm - 5 pm doors at noon shows @ 1 unless otherwise specified.
Some
examples of the quality bands we enjoyed in 2012 were Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper w/Dixie Hill Grass; Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver w/Dixie Ridge; Russell Moore & 111rd Tyme Out; Little Roy & Lizzy Show w/True Spirit; and Dailey & Vincent show @ 2:00pm
Buy tickets in advance at the Appomattox Car Quest, Pickers Paradise or Lynchburg Music
Center. $20 at door or $15 in advance for adults; $5 kids 6 -12 ; 5 and under free. More info.
@ 434-660-7101.
APPOMATTOX CHEERZ
- FRIDAY FESTIVALS 2013
April –
Oct, 2013
Typically the 3rd Friday of every month.
Abbitt Memorial
Park - Appomattox
April 19 - Wysteria
May 17 - Southbound
June 21 - Whiskey Myers
June 29 - The Domino Band Sat Beach
Bash 4:30 - 9pm
July 19 - Bike Night - CreekSyde
Aug 16 - Imposters
Sept 20 - Out of Spite
October 11 - Southland (Railroad Festival Kickoff)
This
fun filled event is held at Abbitt Memorial Park in historic downtown Appomattox from 5:30pm - 9:00pm. Live performances from local
bands, great food and fun for the entire family. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets
please. Admission $5.00, kids <12 free. (434)352-2621
ANTEBELLUM BANJO CONCERT
Museum of The Confederacy
rt 24 Appomattox
May 10,
2013 1:30-2:30pm
A
banjo concert in the style of Joel Walker Sweeney will be presented to museum guests by banjoists from throughout the South.
Come hear songs from the antebellum South played as they were originally intended to be performed. For more information on
the concert, contact Josie Butler at jbutler@moc.org or (855) 649-1861 x203 $ with Museum admission: Adults $10, 7-13
yrs $6, under 7 free.
BLUE
GRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL AT
HOLLIDAY
LAKE STATE PARK BEACH
June
1, 2013 Gates open at 11:00am
Show
starts at noon - 8:00pm
Several
bands will be sure to put on a good show.
Half
Bad Bluegrass Band
James
River Cutups
Shakygrass Band
Clearwater Branch
Several
wineries and breweries will be on hand with their special treats. Lots of activities for the family, such as face painting,
crafts games, and of course the pool opened 12-4. All the great food will be available to make your day worry free!
Seating is limited so bring a chair or blanket. General Admission Tickets
$10 per person. Children under 12
get in free. Wineries and Breweries extra $ 434-248-6308.
BAINES BOOKS AND COFFEE
205 Main Street
, Appomattox
Gourmet
Coffee, full espresso bar, new and used books. Great place to come and hang out. Open Mike on Thursday evenings
and Live music every Friday and Saturday night and some Sundays. 434-352-3711
HAMPDEN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
SPORTS & EVENTS
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE BASEBALL
Farmville, VA
Feb - April 2014 Dates Coming Soon
HAMPDEN SYDNEY COMMENCEMENT
Farmville, VA 20 minutes from The Cheyenne
May 12, 2013
BOOK THE CHEYENNE
EARLY AS YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME.
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY FALL FAMILY WEEKEND
Farmville,
VA - 20 mins from The Cheyenne
Oct 4-5, 2013
BOOK THE CHEYENNE EARLY AS YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME!
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY HOMECOMING &
CLASS REUNIONS
Farmville,
VA - 20 mins from The Cheyenne
October 12-13, 2013
BOOK THE CHEYENNE EARLY AS YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME!
The
Cheyenne can sleep 20 so you and all the college guys and families can get together for the entire weekend.
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Farmville,
VA Games at 1:00pm
Sept
- Nov 2013
Sept
7 1:00pm Averett
Oct 5
1:00pm Catholic
Oct 12 1:00pm
Bridgewater
Oct 26 1:00pm
Schenandoah
Nov 9 1:00pm
Washington & Lee
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Farmville, VA
Nov 2013 - Feb 2014 Dates
Coming Soon
YR-ROUND SPORTS
YEAR ROUND SKIING,
SNOWBORDING, TUBING
SNOW FLEX
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 35 minutes from The Cheyenne
Bring the family all year long to ski, snow board, or tube.
If you love winter sports, you will love Liberty's year round ski slope. Originating in Europe, Snowflex will
debut on US soil at Liberty's high-performance facility. Pricing: $5 hour Monday - Thursday 5:00-10:00pm & Summer
hours 6:00pm - Midnight and $7 per hour Friday - Sunday 5-10pm & Summer hours 6:00pm - Midnight . Equipment
rental $12 ski or board set, including helmet; $5 tubing rental.
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CIVIL WAR EVENTS
LIVING HISTORY ANNIVERSARY ENCAMPMENT
April 5
- 7, 2013 12:am - 12:am
APRIL 11 - 13,
2014
APRIL
10 - 12, 2015
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Appomattox –
10 minutes from The Cheyenne
434-352-8987
During
this weekend you can learn about how soldiers lived, the shelters theyused (when they had them), their food, their weapons,
how they marched, drilled, and kept prepared to meet the demands of a Civil War Soldier. There will be tactical demonstrations,
firing demonstrations, amoung other programs. One program very special and unique to Appomattox Court House, is the Stacking
of Arms ceremony along the Richmond-Lynchburg Stage Road. This is the exact spot where General Lee's Army of Northern Virginia
laid down its arms for the last time on April 12, 1865. Visitors are invited to bring chairs or blankets. Minimal
Entry fee per person.
HORSE EVENTS
HORSE BARRELL RACING
CLAYTON BRYANT HORSE ARENA
February - November 2013
All Exhibitions start at 10:00 am and
all shows start at 2:00pm
State Rte. 26
Appomattox, VA
April 13, 2013
May 4, 2013
June 15, 2013
July
13, 2013
August 10, 2013
September 21, 2013
October 12, 2013
November 16, 2013
The
Clayton Bryant Horse Arena, home of Hot Shot Rey, will be hosting a series of Barrell Racing Events throughout 2013. 434-660-1915
www.claytonbryantbarrelhorses.com/
SPRING CREEK WINE CELLAR
Open Thursday - Mondays
Apr - Oct Noon - 6:00pm
Nov - March 11:00am – 5:00pm
3628 Baker Mountain Road
Pamplin City
This winery is
the closest winery to The Cheyenne.
A family-owned and operated farm winery
specializing in dry wines.
(434)
248-6981
REBEC VINEYARDS
2229 N. Amherst Hwy.
Amherst, VA, 24533
Winter hours 10am - 5pm
Regular tours and tastings are free. Enjoy the new deck overlooking our vineyards or bring a blanket
and picnic under trees. (434) 946-5168
LAZY DAYS WINERY
30
Minutes from The Cheyenne
1351 N. Amherst Hwy
Amherst VA
Wednesday - Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm
Regular tours and tastings are free. Bring a blanket and
picnic under trees. (434) 381-6088
FARMVILLE WINE FESTIVAL
April 20, 2013 11:00 - 5:00
Riverfront Park, Farmville Va (next to Greenfront)
20
minutes from The Cheyenne
This festival features some of Virginia’s premier wineries,
fabulous food from area restaurants & gourmet food vendors, arts & live entertainment. Advance
sales $20.00/$15 non-tasting - add $5.00 at the door Ages
10-20 $10 and Under 10 yrs old free. Cindy Cave (434) 392-8797
JAMES RIVER MUSIC & WINE FESTIVAL
May 11, 2013 11:00 - 6:00
Riverfront Park, Lynchburg
30
minutes from The Cheyenne
Taste and buy wine from
12 popular Virginia
wineries. Continuous live music, variety of foods, unique arts and crafts, wine related accessories, etc. A special Mother's
Day event! Tasting tickets: $20 on line / $25 at gate (includes wine glass). Non-tasting Tickets: $10 on line
/ $15 at gate. (434) 365-0600
SUMMER SOLSTICE
FESTIVAL
Lazy
Day Winery
30
Minutes from The Cheyenne
1351 N. Amherst Hwy
Amherst VA
June 22 & 23, 2013
Celebrate local wines, live music, great festival food, arts and crafts, and local growers. Free petting zoo
for the kids and antique car show. Winetaster $15 advanced or general public $5 advanced. Add $5.00 at door. 434-381-6088
2013 VIRGINIA WINE & GARLIC FESTIVAL
2229 Amherst Hwy
Amherst VA
Rebec
Vineyards
Oct 12 & 13, 2013
10:00 am - 5:00pm
The festival is a combination of garlic, wine tastings, entertainment,
garlicky food, arts, crafts, and fun! 20,000 attendees expected. 434-946-5168
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
SPORTS & EVENTS
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
BASEBALL
Lynchburg,
VA 30 minutes from The Cheyenne
May 1, 2013 3:00pm Maryland
May 5, 2013 5:00pm Duke
May 16 & 17 7:00pm Radford
May 18, 2013 2:00pm Radford
May 21-25, 2013 Big South Championship
Feb-May 2014 Dates Coming Soon
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
COMMENCEMENT
Lynchburg,
VA 30 minutes from The Cheyenne
May 11, 2013
May 10, 2014
LIBERTY: SUMMER ORIENTATION WEEKENDS:
June 14 & 28, 2013
July 12 & 22, 2013
MAKE THE CHEYENNE
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME WHERE THE ENTIRE FAMILY CAN GATHER WHILE VISITING YOUR STUDENT.
If you are the parent or guardian of an incoming freshman
or transfer student, please attend one of the above Summer Orientation dates.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
FALL FAMILY WEEKEND
Lynchburg,
VA 30 minutes from The Cheyenne
Nov 1-3, 2013 Family Weekend
MAKE THE CHEYENNE YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME AND VISIT YOUR STUDENT OFTEN.
Enjoy a weekend of fun and quality time with your student.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
FOOTBALL
Lynchburg, VA
(434) 582-SEAT
Sept - Nov 2013
Sept 7 7pm
Monmouth
Sept 14 7pm
Morgan State
Sept
28 7pm Kentucky Weslyan
Oct
19 3:30pm Coastal Carolina (Homecoming)
Nov 2 3:30pm VMI (Family
Wknd)
Nov 9 3:30pm Presbytarian
Nov 16 3:30pm Brevard
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
BASKETBALL
Lynchburg, VA 30 minutes from The Cheyenne
Nov 2013 - Mar 2014 Dates Coming Soon
NASCAR / ARENA
RACING
RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY NASCAR SERIES RACES
90 minutes from The Cheyenne
Apr
25 Denny Hamlin Short-Track Showdown
Apr
25 K&N Pro Series East
Apr
26 Nascar Nationwide Series
Apr
27 Nascar Sprint Cup Series
Sept
6 Nascar Nationwide Series
Sept
7 Nascar Sprint Cup Series
MARTINSVILLE NASCAR SERIES RACES
1 Hour 45 Minutes from The Cheyenne
in Ridgeway VA
Oct 27, 2013 Sprint Cup Series - Goody's Fast Relief 500
ARENA RACING RICHMOND COLISEUM
Richmond, VA - 1 Hour from The Cheyenne
April 20, 2013
Arena Racing
Nov 2013 - Apr 2014 Dates Coming soon
In Arena Racing™, drivers race real, one-half-scale stock cars-capable
of speeds up to 100 mph outdoors-on a custom-designed, high-banked indoor track. Up to 56 race teams compete in as many as
5 races per event for 250 laps on a high-banked track. Get there 1 hr early to come down and meet all the drivers, sit in
their cars and get autographs. Fee: $7.00-14.00 (757) 216-4426 or (757) 671-8100
Feb 21, 2014 7:00pm Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
Feb 22, 2014 2:00pm Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
Feb 22, 2014 7:00pm Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
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CIVIL WAR EVENTS
THE LONG ROAD
HOME
(Five Events on the Road To Appomattox beginning April 2011)
Clover
Hill Village
5747 RIVER RIDGE RD.
APPOMATTOX VA
APRIL 05 - 07,
2013 Fall of Richmond
APRIL 11 - 13,
2014 Saylors Creek
APRIL
10 - 12, 2015 150th Appomattox
“The
Long Road Home” promises to be unlike any other Civil War event, or series of events, as we commemorate the 150th Anniversary
of the historic conflict that in many ways defined this country and its future.
This five-year series of events, beginning
April 2011, will honor five major steps along the way to the end of the War Between the States in Virginia, culminating with
the 150th Appomattox in 2015. The yearly events 2011-2014 will be held in the beautiful, historic grounds of Appomattox Co.
Historical Society, Clover Hill Village, and the 150th Appomattox will be held at a larger site to be announced.
Adults $10 child $5 per day or 2-day pass Adults $15 Child $7.
THURSDAY NIGHT RIDING
CLAYTON BRYANT HORSE ARENA
State Rte. 26
Appomattox, VA
Thursday Nights Throughout The Year
The Clayton Bryant Horse Arena, will be hosting
Thursday Night Rides, which is an Open Arena for Riders to practice beginning at 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Cost is $10 per horse. 434-660-1915 www.claytonbryantbarrelhorses.com/
WINE / MUSIC / UNIQUE FESTIVALS
THE BEST
SMALL-TOWN FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD
35th Heart
of Virginia Festival
Farmville,
VA 18 miles from The Cheyenne
May 4, 2013
Magic
shows, face painting, fun art projects, and cotton candy will do the trick if you're three. If eighty-three, you're more apt
to enjoy the elegant artwork, one-of-a-kind crafts, exotic fruit drinks, and perhaps the jazz or bluegrass. There's plenty for all the in-between ages too. Rock, soul, oldies, barbecue, Italian sausage, funnel cakes,
antique car show, drama, talent shows, 10-K run.... In the evening the fun moves to the Farmville Airport with more great food and back-to-back bands until dark. Then begins the most spectacular
fireworks display you'll ever see - sizzlers, whistlers, twirlers, stars, big bans, colors on colors,
dazzling white, just about every variation you can imagine.
EVERGREEN MUSIC FESTIVAL
7169
Old Evergreen
Rd, Appomattox, VA.
June 15,
2013
Arts & Crafts, Vintage items, Food, Books, and Music
Food and beverages
are supplied by concessionaires, and children's activities are available. $15 per person – kids 10 and under are free. $12
in advance at Baines Coffee Shop or True Value
HORSE
& HOUND FESTIVAL
Peaks of Otter Winery
Bedford,
VA
July
13, 2013 11:00 am - 6:00pm
Celebrate
local wines, live music, great festival food, and fun for the kids like stick horse racing. The Parade of Horses will showcase
different breeds of horses; Demonstration of Lure Coursing and after the demo all dogs that attend the festival are invited
to try the course; and a Muskrat Race where all dogs are invited to swim across the pond in pursuit of an artificial lure.
LYNCHBURG BEER & WINE FESTIVAL
Riverfront Festival Park
Lynchburg, VA (about 30 mins from
The Cheyenne)
Sept 21, 2013
The festival will feature over 15 area wineries with
samples of their finest Virginia wines. Breweries from the state and beyond will have craft ales and lagers on
tap with 76 different varieties to sample and buy. Artisans and crafters from around the state display their goods
while area businesses are represented to feature their newest line of products. $15 advanced $20 at the door.
(434) 473-7319
BLUEGRASS, BARBEQUE, & BREWS FESTIVAL
Patrick
Henry's Red Hill
Brookneal
, VA
Nov
2, 2013 11:00 am - 5:00pm
Enjoy
three bluegrass bands, delicious local barbecue, and a variety of artisans and enjoying craft beer and ale from regional
breweries along with 2 Michelob products. Tours of Henry's reconstructed home,
original law office and other historical buildings will be offered throughout the day. Ticket price includes authentic bluegrass
music, a 16 oz Pilsner glass or wine glass, tastings & 1 glass of beer or wine. You can purchase tickets online at http://www.redhill.org/events 800-514-7463
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
SPORTS & EVENTS
LONGWOOD
UNIVERSITY BASEBALL
Farmville, VA
May 3,
4, & 5, 2013 - Radford
May 7,
2013 - Richmond
Feb - May 2014 Dates Coming Soon
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY SPRING WEEKEND
Farmville, VA 20 minutes
from The Cheyenne
Apr 13, 2013
BOOK THE CHEYENNE EARLY AS YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME!
This annual fun filled weekend in April features two of Longwood’s biggest traditions: Oozeball and the Chili
Cook-off. The concerts on Stubbs’ Lawn that bring major recording artists such as Taylor Swift, Nappy Roots and
Bowling for Soup; inflatable rides and organizational booths; and the Beer Garden in the Longwood Café round off
the festivities.
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
Farmville, VA 20 minutes
from The Cheyenne
May 11, 2013
BOOK THE CHEYENNE EARLY AS YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME!
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY FALL FAMILY WEEKEND
Farmville, VA 20 minutes
from The Cheyenne
Sept 20-22, 2013
BOOK THE CHEYENNE EARLY AS YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME!
Each year, the list of events and activities is slammed full of fun and exciting things to do including
food, games, comedians, musicians and workshops.
LONGWOOD OCTOBERFEST!
Farmville, VA 20 minutes
from The Cheyenne
October 2013 Dates Coming Soon
BOOK THE CHEYENNE EARLY AS YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME!
Sponsored by Longwood’s Mortar Board, a senior honor society, and the
Student Union, this annual fun filled weekend in October brings big music talents such as Pat Green, Ying Yang Twins, and
The Fray. There are oversized inflatable rides and clowns too!
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL
Farmville, VA 20 minutes from The Cheyenne
Nov 2013 - Feb 2014 Dates
Coming Soon
MOTOCROSS
ACTIONTOWN MX RACES
20 Minutes from The Cheyenne
257 Sprout Lane Dillwyn VA
Nov 2-3 MX District 13 & Round 8
of Grand Championship Series
Sat am - Practice
Sat pm - ATV Racing
Sun - Mini
& Motorcycle Racing
Oct
27 VCHSS Hare Scrambles
SOUTHFORK MX
Disputanta, VA
1 hr from The Cheyenne
May 5 Open Practice
May 18-19 Race AMA Dist 13
Jun 14-15 Race Twin Co Summer Series
Jul 20-21 Race Twin Co Summer Series
Sep 14-15 AMA Dist 13 Grand Champion
VA MOTORSPORTS PARK
Dinwiddie, VA
1 hr from The Cheyenne
May 11-12 Race MX MAMA Pro AM
Jun 1-2 Race MX Twin Co Summer Series
Jun 29-30 Race MX Twin Co Summer Series
Jul 14 VA Cross Country
Jul 28 Open MX Practice & Trail Ride
Aug 4 Open MX Practice
Aug 9 Open MX Practice
Aug 10-11 Race MX MAMA
Sep 21 Practice MX & Trail Ride
Sep 22 Race MX Dist 13
Oct 6 Open MX Practice
Oct 12-13 Race MX MAMA
Oct 20 Va Cross Country
Nov 29-30 Open MX Practice & Trail Ride
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