What Do Cool Crisp Nights, Shorter Days, Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches, College Football, Falling Leaves and Fall Festivals Have in Common with Johnny Blue?
I love this time of year. Saturday, I opened all the windows in our home and let the breeze in. The smell of the cool crisp air combined with someone burning their wood stove and the cinnamon oil in our diffuser help create the perfect Saturday morning. I sat on the couch, wrapped in a throw blanket, sipping on a cup of coffee sweetened with Italian sweet cream (I’m not a pumpkin spice kind of girl) and binged Hallmark Channel’s Fall into Love. What a perfectly divine weekend. The only thing missing was a pot of homemade chili simmering on the stove and fresh baked bread cooling on the table.
With Fall comes pumpkin spice everything, shorter days, leaves turning colors, college football, the many outdoor events, from apple picking to Fall festivals, to pumpkin patches and hayrides. There is plenty to do this time of year!
But what is there to do in this area? I’m glad you asked.
Did you know, on Rt 7 in Berryville, there is a fabulous place called Wayside Farm Fun. September 23rd the open for the season. Not only do they have a pumpkin patch, but they have a corn maze too! And if that isn’t enough there are pig races, a goat walk, pumpkin smashing, a hay mountain, hayrides and more. You can spend all day here and when you get hungry, you don’t even have to leave. Head over to The Feed Trough for a burger, pizza and chicken nuggets. Don’t forget to stop by the General Store before leaving too!
October 6th – October 8th is the North-South Skirmish Association’s Fall National Competition, in Winchester. If you are interested in Civil War era firm arms, this event is for you. Watch as units represent a Civil War Regiment wearing uniforms worn 150 years ago. Members compete in live fire matches using original or authentic reproductions of Civil War firearms. This is the largest event of its kind in the United States. Spectators are free and food is available. Get more information here.
Old Lucketts Store Fall Market is October 13th – 15th. This event is a “wildly popular Northern Virginia event that showcases more than 200 of the best “vintage hip” vendors on the East Coast. It features painted furniture, vintage garden gems, architectural salvage, crusty antiques, and all kinds of crazy-good finds.”
Just 20 miles West of the I-81/ I-66 interchange is Wardensville, WV. Every year, the second weekend in October, the Capon Valley Fire Company hosts the Wardensville Fall Festival. October 14th – 15th this entire town is one big festival. Enjoy breakfast at the War Memorial building, a car show at the Community Center grounds, hundreds of vendors, fire truck rides, an auction, bingo, a parade and more!
Richard’s Fruit Market in Middletown hosts the Richard’s Apple Festival on October 15th. This family event is free and offers live music, a petting zoo, wine and craft beer tasting, cornhole and more. Food will be available for purchase. Oh, and of course, lots of apples! What’s an apple festival without apples?
October 21st and October 22nd is the 159th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek. According to Discover Winchester, “Event parking, all-day access to the military and living history camps, access to all demonstrations, event shuttle, and all hourly programs are included in admission”. Visit Cedar Creek Battlefield for more information.
What do all these events have in common?
All these events use Johnny Blue for their restroom needs and have for multiple years! Many of these customers have been using our services for more than a decade and some for 2 decades. Our history of repeat customers speaks for itself. Did you know, Johnny Blue has been voted number one in the number 2 business, three years in a row according to the Winchester Star’s Star Awards (Best Rental Company). To book your next event with the experts, visit us at www.johnnyblueinc.com.
Happy Fall Y’all!
