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National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race

Downtown Frederick, Maryland Frederick, MD, United States

Crowds line the streets to watch one of the most unique and thrilling events in the country! The 7th year of the National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race is guaranteed to bring excitement as racers from across the globe compete for the championship title by speeding through the streets of Frederick atop high wheel bicycles. […]

Free

Edinburg Ole Time Festival

Edinburg, VA Old Valley Pike, Edinburg, VA

This annual event has been a staple in the Shenandoah Valley for over 35 years. Enjoy a weekend of family fun with a full range of activities including: Bed Races Old Timers Ball Games Dances Fun Run Petting Zoo Parade Live Music Local Food Arts and Crafts Vendors Children's Festival Historical Lectures Hay Rides Pioneer […]

Kecksburg UFO Festival

Kecksburg, Pa Kecksburg, PA, United States

On Dec. 9, 1965, Kecksburg residents reported that a fireball streaked through the sky and then an object showed up in the nearby woods. Conspiracy theories are still being thrown around today as to what really happened. The local newspapers reported on it, a documentary called "Invasion on Chestnut Ridge" was released in 2017 and […]

Constitution Day at James Madison’s Montpelier

James Madison's Montpelier 11350 Constitution Hwy, Montpelier Station, VA, United States

Celebrate the anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with family and friends on the historic grounds of James Madison's Montpelier. Constitution Day offers free open house tours, hands-on family-friendly activities, a buffet lunch, live music, and more!

Free

Railroad Days

Brunswick, Maryland 1 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD, United States

Railroad Days is a unique annual festival which celebrates the area's railroad heritage as one of the largest rail yards in the nation. Visit the Brunswick Railroad Museum, enjoy entertainment, children's activities, artisans, food and of course, trains!

Free

155th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek

Join spectators and reenactors for a commemoration of the largest Civil War battle in the Shenandoah Valley held on the original battlegrounds in Middletown, VA. Battles on Saturday and Sunday. Military, civilian, and living history camps. Unique gifts, crafts, food vendors, educational demonstrations and programs, music, and more. Sunday church services. Easy and convenient parking. […]

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