It’s officially Corn Maze season at Liberty Mills Farm in Somerset. With 25 acres, 4 trails to explore and nearly 9 miles of walking paths there is a maze for every age and skill level. The 2016 season starts this Saturday, September 10, and runs through Tuesday, November 8. Maze admission to Virginia's Largest Corn Maze is $12 on weekends, 4 and under are free. Flashlight Mazes, 6-10 p.m. … [Read more...]
Ducks (Coming Events) On The Pond
As a reminder, fellow sportsmen, there are two upcoming DU events on the calendar that offer a chance to have some fun while raising money for waterfowl conservation. First up is a “Sportsman’s Night out” on Friday September 16 at the Madison County Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open at 6 PM and tickets are $45. On tap are gun and ammo raffles, food, drinks and fellowship. All proceeds … [Read more...]
Lake Orange Still Fishing for Kids
Mark your calendars. The 17th Annual Youth Fishing Day will be held at Lake Orange on Saturday, September 10th from noon until 4 PM. Registration begins at 11:00. “This is a free event open to any child who can hold a fishing pole - from ages 2 through 16,”says Darrell Kennedy at Anglers Landing at Lake Orange. “Every child will receive a certificate and prizes are awarded for the largest fish … [Read more...]
DU Events
Fellow sportsmen, there are two events on the calendar that offer a chance to have some fun while raising money for waterfowl conservation. First up is a “Sportsman’s Night out” on Friday September 16 at the Madison County Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open at 6 PM and tickets are $45. On tap are gun and ammo raffles, food, drinks and fellowship. All proceeds benefit Ducks Unlimited and … [Read more...]
Duck Survey Results Announced
A recently completed survey shows that most species of ducks remain well above long-term averages The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released its recent report on 2016 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations, based on surveys conducted in May and early June. Overall, duck numbers in the survey area are statistically similar to last year and remain steady. Total populations were … [Read more...]
Don’t Feed the Animals
These are not your ordinary, garden-variety animals. These are musical beasts. They play with the Charlottesville Municipal Band and they are eager to perform for you – at no charge. Just don’t throw peanuts at them lest they clog up their tubas. For the 80-member band, the summer season is winding down. Director Stephen R. Layman recently announced that the band will close out its 94th season … [Read more...]
Summerfest at Liberty Mills
Looking for something to do this Sunday? Consider a day trip to Liberty Mills Farm near Somerset and celebrate Summerfest! This unique event features: - Pick your own flowers on the farm - Sample homegrown watermelons and other farm grown melons - Take part in a watermelon-spitting contest - Enjoy the zucchini bake off contest - Taste some tractor-powered homemade Peach and … [Read more...]
Band On The Run
Neither heat, nor thunderstorms, nor a chintzy Charlottesville City Council (that chose not to help fund the band) can keep the 80-member Charlottesville Municipal Band from their appointed rounds. Those rounds include three programs slated throughout the remainder of July. Says Band Director, Steve Layman, “All performances are FREE and open to the public.” On Tuesday, July 19 the band will … [Read more...]
Charlottesville City Championship On Tap
The 2016 Charlottesville City Championship sponsored by Advantage Handyman Services is set for Friday, July 8th through Sunday, July 10th. The entry fee is $175, which includes greens fees and cart fees for all three rounds, range balls each day, a practice round greens fee, and a tee gift for each player. Based on a full field of sixty or more players, there will be five flights with the … [Read more...]
Free Fishing Days
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such a thing as free fishing – free meaning no fishing license required. The Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries is betting that if they allow you to fish for free during their Free Fishing Days from June 3 through June 5 (statewide) that you will enjoy yourself so much that you’ll eventually cave to the call of the waters and … [Read more...]
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