Hanover’s Perspective
Summer Happenings in Hanover County – 2018
There is always something fun to do in Hanover County! Start planning now by marking your calendars with these upcoming events.
Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Summer Camps, Classes and Programs – Various offerings for all ages
Taylor’s Pirate Fishing FUN!, Saturday, June 2, 4:00-7:00 pm, Courthouse Park, Hanover. This free event offers fishing in the pond, craft project, and a large inflatable pirate ship to play in.
Papa John’s 4K Pizza Run & Relay, Friday, July 13, 6:30-8:00 pm, fees apply, registration is required. As part of the kick off to the Hanover Tomato Festival, plan to participate in the popular and fun Papa John’s 4K Pizza Run & Relay. Runners come dressed in your Pizza-BEST for your chance to win Pizza for a Year!
40th Annual Tomato Festival, Saturday, July 14, 9:00am-4:00pm, Pole Green Park, Mechanicsville. From tomatoes to talented musicians, tomato pies to fried green tomatoes, artisans to agricultural vendors, bow-wow beach to the materFUN zone, this event is uniquely Hanover!
Ashland Strawberry Faire
Ashland Strawberry Faire, Saturday, June 16, 10:00am-5:00pm, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland. From tomatoes to talented musicians, tomato pies to fried green tomatoes, artisans to agricultural vendors, bow-wow beach to the materFUN zone, this event is uniquely Hanover! The Faire is a free, community and family-oriented event during which non-profit groups and churches raise funds and offer something for everyone. Visit the vendor booths on “Ashland Alley”, explore Hanover businesses located on “Action Avenue” with performances and demonstrations, and enjoy all that the Town of Ashland has to offer.
Hanover Vegetable Farm
Strawberry & Wine Festival, Saturday, June 2 (11am-6pm) and June 3 (11am-5pm), tickets required. Fresh picked Strawberries, free wine tastings from 7 local wineries, a Beer Garden, live music, kids activities and 100+ vendors!
Hanover Maters, Corks & Kegs Festival, Saturday, June 23 (11am-6pm), tickets required. Come on out and celebrate what makes their farm famous, Hanover tomatoes of course! With live music, BBQ, fried green tomatoes, BLHanoverT’s, local brews, 8 great wineries, 70+ vendors and more! Other great food choices are also available.
Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown
Dads Visit Free on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17 (12:00-5:00pm), Beaverdam. Visit their website for more information.
King’s Dominion and Soak City
In addition to everyday fun at Kings Dominion and Soak City, check their events page for fireworks schedules, holiday events, Run and Ride Race Series, JoyFest and Coaster Campout information.
Hanover Tavern
Hanover Tavern offers Heritage Music, $5 Burger Nights, Hanover Tavern Foundation Bus Tours, Haunted Hanover Tavern Tours, Paint Nites and more. And for the kids, history-themed Summer camps and an overnight sleepover are available.
The Parson’s Cause Performances
The Parsons’ Cause Foundation’s Summer 2018 program lists information about their free performances at the Historic Hanover Courthouse. Each performance runs about 45 minutes. Tickets will be distributed on the date of the show on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of tickets distributed will be limited to the legal capacity of the courthouse.
Montpelier Center for Arts & Education
Visit their website for event information including Music Under the Stars, Farmer’s Market, History Returns and gallery displays.
Rural Plains
Throughout the month of June, the Rural Plains Foundation offers their 2018 Lectures of the Lawn Speaker Series. Check out their website for information about the walking trails available on the 124 acres surrounding the Shelton House.
James River Cellars Winery
Various ongoing events include Fridays on the Patio, Sundays in the Shade, Plant Nites, Paint Nites and Floral arranging, just to name a few. Their newly expanded tasting room and outdoor patio is a must see! Check out their events calendar for details about their various offerings.
Center of the Universe Brewing
In addition to serving up great beer, be sure to check out COTU’s events calendar for music, game, karaoke and other special events.
Beaverdam Brew Jam
The Beaverdam Ruritan Club’s sixth annual craft beer festival is Saturday, September 8 (12:00-6:00pm). Visit their website for details and ticket purchase.
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