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Loudoun County Spring Farm Tour LOUDOUN county Loudoun County Spring Farm Tour Less than an hour from Washington, D.C., Loudoun County has preserved its rich agricultural history. It’s a place where people can travel winding dirt roads, past horse farms, vineyards and beautiful estates. Twice a year, the farmers of Loudoun invite you to experience life on the farm. During this free, self-guided tour on May 19 and 20, meet farm animals, tour a winery, see how food gets from farm to table and buy spring seedlings to plant your own garden upon returning home. LoCo Brewfest 2018 Experience Loudoun’s bustling craft beer scene on June 2nd during the annual Brewfest at Loudoun Station. Sample brews from more than 20 breweries, each pouring one sessionable beer and one of their choosing. Enjoy live music and food as well as chat with Loudoun brewers. Extend your visit and stop at some of the 25 brewery tasting rooms on the LoCo Ale Trail. Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour On June 2nd and 3rd get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an artist as the Artists Studio Tour celebrates its 13th anniversary. Explore art galleries and working studios, strike up a conversation with one of 60-plus artists, purchase something for your home and watch live art demonstrations while visiting one of the dozens of stops on this free tour. Upperville Colt & Horse Show Founded in 1853, The Upperville Colt & Horse Show is the oldest horse show in America. During the week of June 4th through the 10th, the nation’s top ranking hunters and jumpers will compete alongside the local ponies, sidesaddle ladies and racing Jack Russell Terriers. Enjoy various races, children’s activities, pony rides, exhibits and be immersed in Loudoun’s rich equestrian scene. Loudoun County Spring Farm Tour Purcellville Wine & Food Festival There’s a reason Loudoun is known as D.C.’s Wine Country. With 40 wineries, beautiful vineyards and a variety of tasting rooms, there are varietals and experiences to satisfy any visitor’s palate. On July 21, experience some of Loudoun’s top wineries at this annual festival in the town of Purcellville. Chat with winemakers, sample surprising blends and savor local cuisine. Make a weekend of it by staying at a local Bed & Breakfast. July 4th Celebrate America’s Birthday in one of Loudoun’s historic towns. Both the towns of Leesburg and Middleburg feature parades, fireworks and a chance to stroll brick-lined streets filled with boutiques and locally owned restaurants. After, check into one of Loudoun’s two resorts — Lansdowne Resort & Spa or Salamander Resort & Spa — which both feature their own array of holiday festivities. Purcellville Wine & Food Festival FLYWASHINGTON.COM 62 SUMMER 2018