MAYEVENT CALENDAR www.visitwinchesterva.com/events

Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center: 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Winchester, VA 22601 | (800) 871-1326

April 26- Shenandoah Apple Blossom FestivalMay 6: Winchester-Frederick County The area’s largest event includes: dances, parades, a circus, a 10K Race, the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah, carnival, and celebrities. Something for everyone! thebloom.com

May 2: “Beasts of the Southern Wild” Magic Lantern Theatre | 7pm

The Oscar-nominated tale of a six-year- old girl living precariously in an isolated bayou. An extraordinary mix of harsh reality and fantasy. PG-13. magiclanterntheatre.com

May 3-5: Cole Bros. Circus Frederick County FairgroundsA cast of over one hundred performers and animals will delight and entertain you through their performances. gotothecircus.com

May 4, 25, Battle of Cedar Creek Tour& 27 Belle Grove/Cedar Creek National Park

A 2-hr. ranger- guided free tour following a NPS vehicle. Meet at Cedar Creek Headquarters at 2 pm, 8437 Valley Pike. nps.gov/cebe

May 10-25: “You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water’s Running”Winchester Little TheatreThis comedy presents four amusing examples of the often rocky progression from mere hearing through careful listening. wltonline.org

May 10: Galleries at Night Museum of the Shenandoah ValleyJust for families and kids and free to all! Includes face-painting and balloon artistry by Glitterbugz from 4 to 7 pm, and children’s music by Peter McCory at 6 and 7 pm. shenandoahmuseum.org

May 11-12: Garden FairBlandy Farm | 9am - 4:30pmGarden Fair is a huge plant and garden supply sale. In addition, events include Arboretum tours, bird walks, mini-workshops, and kids activities. Boyce, (540) 837-1758. blandy.virginia.edu

May 11: Opening Day & Pritchard House Tours Kernstown Battlefi eld | Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4Browse the battlefi eld Visitor Center, follow the walking trails, and tour the 1854 Pritchard House. Free, $3 to tour house. 610 Battle Park Dr,Winchester, (540) 869-2896, kernstownbattle.org.

May 11: Canine Carnival Sherando Park | 10am - 2pm

This day is for the dogs! Agility demos, bomb detection dog demo, dog yoga, kids’ activities, silent auction, and more. Stephens City, (540) 665-5678.

May 12: Of Ale & History Beer Tasting Festival Belle Grove Plantation | Noon - 6pm

Sample over 50 great beers from the New and Old World. Food, vendors, and live music. 336 BelleGrove Rd, Middletown, (540) 869-2028. bellegrove.org

May 15-19: NSSA Spring National Competition Fort Shenandoah Come see men and women in period clothing and live fi ring of Civil War fi rearms and artillery. Children’s programs, dances, vendors. Free. 480 Chalybeate Spring Road, Winchester, n-ssa.org.

May 17: International Museum Day Shendandoah Valley Discovery MuseumFree admission to the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum. discoverymuseum.net

May 18: Loudoun St. Mall Rededication Old Town Winchester | Noon-4pm

Ice cream social, music, family activities, tours and much more. (540) 722-7576oldtownwinchesterva.com

May 18: Guided Walking Tours Kernstown Battlefi eld | 10:30am & 2:15pm Learn about the Civil War battles of First and Second Kernstown from an experienced guide. Free. 610 Battle Park Dr, Winchester, (540) 869-2896, kernstownbattle.org.

May 23-25: Newtown Heritage Festival Newtown Commons Free family festival includes a parade, craft show, artisans, fi reworks, and open houses at the Stone House Foundation Museums. 5165 Main Street, Stephens City, (540) 869-3087.May 25: Charles Broadway Rouss Day Winc-Fred Co. Visitors Center | 10:30am

“The Nature of Rouss Spring: Geology, Plants & Animal Life” presentation and tour of the springs. Afterwards, enjoy ice cream and lemonade., 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester.

May 25-26: Winchester Musica Viva Grace Lutheran Church

Music of and about the Civil War. Tickets: $15 at the door (students and children under 10 are free). (540) 227-0679, winchestermusicaviva.org

May 27: Loudoun Street Mile Loudoun Street Mall | 8:30am 26th annual fi tness event! Fitness walk, open men, open women, kids’ mile, and a children’s 100 yd. “Tot Trot.” Prizes awarded. 135 N. Loudoun St, Winchester, (540) 665-8394.

May 27: Guided Civil War Walking Tour Old Town Winchester | 10-11am Learn about the citizens and the events that took place in Winchester during that stirring period of time. Reserve: (540) 542-1326, $5. Meet at 2 N. Cameron Street, Winchester.May 31: Winchester Royals vs Woodstock Jim Barnett Park | 7pm

Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. Tickets:$5-Adults, $3-Seniors (60+), $2-6 to 12 Years, Free - Under 6 Years. eteamz.com/winchesterroyals