Main Street Monterey - The 3rd Space art gallery & workspace Spring in Virginia is a much-anticipated season. It was printed in Senate Document No. Pure maple syrup contains no preservatives, capsule artificial flavoring or color. Enjoy maple cotton candy and a view of the southern Blue Grass Valley. Please stay home if you have symptoms of COVID-19 and follow recommended guidelines for isolation/quarantine if you recently had COVID-19 or were exposed to COVID-19. Located within sight of Duffs Sugar House, Mill Gap Farms is the first and only producer in Virginia certified organic by the USDA. For over 60 years, visitors have been drawn to Highland County to tour real maple sugar camps for a cultural and culinary adventure! www.sugartreecountrystore.com www.tonolowayfarm.com 84), Duffs Sugar House is a small, family-run old-time sugarhouse where the trees are still opened by hand and the sugar water collected in buckets. This 2,276 square foot home, which was built in 2019, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Have you ever attended the Highland County Maple Festival? The Highland County Maple FestivalJuriedArts & Crafts Showfeatures over 100 contemporary and country artisans and crafters from around the region. Meet our artists in their booths, and learn about the process of creating these handcrafted, unique, high-quality treasures such as jewelry, glassware, hand-tooled leather, photography, pottery, wood furnishings, and much more. Thank you for supporting local and supporting small businesses! www.brucessyrupandcandies.com Cooking is done in a wood-fired open pan and finished in an iron kettle. 220 and Rt. Rockingham Cooperative - Farm store Saturdays only, 7:30 am - noon This included the state of foreign affairs, and divisions between the newly formed Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties. Honey has 45, white sugar has 55 and corn sugar has 60. 7781 Upper Back Creek Road, Monterey Visit local maple sugar camps throughout Highland County as they welcome visitors to view the process of syrup-making. Kneeling left to right: Thomas Chip Daniel, Sean Carrigan, Charles Jameson and Dale Corey. This letter became the basis for the address that was written in 1796 by Alexander Hamilton for Washington. This festival is a hidden gem that is worth a long visit to the criminally underrated Blue Grass Valley of Highland County, Virginia. Then you should join us for our Bad Romance discussion group. www.facebook.com/frostmorefarm Ft. 406 Moreno Ln, Sugar Loaf, CA 92314. Freezing nights and warm, sunny days make ideal weather conditions for harvesting sugar water. Mountain Air is a local favorite made up of residents living in Highland County. Free sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational experience to learn how the golden delicacy is made from tree to bottle, ranging from traditional to modern techniques. Be sure to try their new Smoked Maple Syrup and Coffee Infused Maple Syrup! puffenbargersmaple@gmail.com Browse and shop with new and returning vendors for a seemingly endless variety of handcrafted items, from old-time trades to exclusive artwork to exquisite jewelry. More food vendors on North Water Street and Main Street in Monterey have been added in 2023 to offer expanded options for savory and sweet meals for visitors. 250 is an excellent 2-lane road; however, there are a number of tight curves and steep grades as it crosses the mountains. Members of The Blacksmiths Guild of the Potomac have set up shop in the forge, located behind[]. For this, he is referred to as the Father of his country., The color guard parading the colors ,from left to right: Marc Robinson, Barry Schwoerer, Richard Tyler, Bryan Buck, Forrest Crain, Sean Carrigan and Dave Cook. More recently, Maple Donuts and Scott Wagner appear together on a billboard along Interstate 83, supporting Wagner's run for governor against fellow York County resident Gov. A presentation was made on Young George Washington. He was born February 11, 1731 (which became February 22, 1732, when a switch from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar in 1752), at Popes Creek Plantation in Westmoreland County to Augustine and his 2nd wife, Mary Ball Washington. or call 540-468-2550 to be put on a prospective vendor list. Thank you for your interest! Jerry Cannonball Loudermilk, JRs brother has played bass for Mudhole Control for decades. Perhaps as a result, they are more likely to experience unhappiness, anxiety, and depression and to engage in self-harm. His half-brother Lawrence had died in 1752, leaving Mount Vernon to his daughter Sara, who died in 1754 with his wife Anne, then inheriting the farm. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Since 1959, visitors have been drawn to Highland County to tour real maple sugar camps for a cultural and culinary adventure! Located 10 miles west of Monterey in Virginia on Rt. Subscribe to us at newsleader.com and support community news. "No matter the bumper sticker or color of hat nothing matters when you're talking about the joys of maple syrup and what makes the best delivery devices.". Their family harmonies have entertained in West Virginia and the South for decades. Its a celebration of all the things we love about springtime, despite being an event that youll certainly need to bundle up for March in the Virginia mountains isnt exactly balmy! Even good all of the rest of the year. Admission: $5 or Maple Festival Keychain. Awards: The Highland County Maple Festival has been announced as 2022's first-place place winner for best Festival of the Shenandoah Valley Region in Virginia Livings eleventh annual Best of Virginia issue! The Highland County Maple Festival was previously awarded the best Food or Drink Festival distinction in 2020 and 2021. The 176-page statewide guide to all that is best in Virginia dining, shopping, and doing, Best of Virginia 2022 lists the more than 1,500 winners from their January Readers Survey. More than 56,000 ballots were cast in 103 categories, covering the best in Living & Recreation, Food & Drink, Shopping, and Services across the Commonwealths five regions. This special issue hit newsstands in May of 2022. Check out page 131 on the digital version by clicking here, or order physical copies at www.virginialiving.com. The Highland County Maple Festival has also been awarded the top spot in the Best Family Entertainment category in the 2021 Best of the Valley by readers of the Daily News-Record based out of Harrisonburg and finalist in the Best Festival category in the 2022 Best of the Valley! This original readers choice award in the Shenandoah Valley provides a platform to honor those the public chooses year over year. The votes in 2021's final round totaled more than 94,000. See the full list, and learn more at www.dnronline.com/bov. Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's annual readers choice awards highlights your picks for the top trails, towns, events, craft beverages, outfitters, and more in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Rose's doughnuts fluffy, puffy, gleaming remain a go-to for a reason. The festival is known as a local legacy, bringing thousands to the region since 1959. Owners: Tim & Terry Duff, Eagle's Sugar Camp 106-21, Washington, D. C. in 2000 with the following lead paragraph: In September 1796, worn out by burdens of the presidency and attacks of political foes, George Washington announced his decision not to seek a third term. Have you ever wanted to test your limits, combine your love of gravel riding northern Virginia with some AT navigation and hills? It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 28, 2023 and is currently priced at $625,000. In 1748 with few practice surveys, he accompanied George Fairfax and James Genn, Surveyor of Prince William County on a month long trip into the lower Shenandoah Valley to survey land for Thomas, Lord Fairfax. Traffic Tips:Our rural mountain community has two main roads of Rt. He believed he was not qualified to be president and if he accomplished anything, it was as a result of the support he had received from the country. Dark amber is used for cooking, or as a table syrup by those who prefer a strong maple flavor. Sat: 8 am - 6 pm, *Closed Sundays. In June 1792, James Madison had helped Washington write a letter at the end of his first term that would have announced his retirement. 845.943.8013. A vacuum pump is used to increase the flow of sugar water, and miles of plastic tubing make it easier to gather. 629 (Strait Creek Road) to bypass Monterey and head toward Rt. Owners: Glenn & Fern Heatwole. Virginia Trout Company - Feed the fish! Highland Barn Quilts Studio - Discover the art of barn quilts from Margie Boesch Saturdays, MONTEREY This course is completely free. Sat: 9 am - 5 pm, Sun: 9 am - 3 pm As Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, he was directly or indirectly responsible for the colonial victory in the War for Independence against Great Britain and presided over the Constitutional Convention. Check back often for frequent updates! You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Looking for great coffee, breakfast, and espresso options? Street vendors and local shops sell their wares, including maple syrup and fresh maple doughnuts, during daytime hours. Full current guidance for COVID-19 can be found with the CDC and the Virginia Department of Health. Cash only. CASH/CHECK ONLY He had wanted to retire from public life after his first term, but was convinced by Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton among others, to serve another term. Various Mason Chapters came from several areas to participate. The promise of slightly warmer weather, flower blooms, and returning to the outdoors is welcome after months and months of cold. www.facebook.com/srebluegrassva, The Highland Center Auditorium Food includes maple pit-cooked BBQ, Maple Doughnuts, and pork skins. 5. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a festival that honors "Virginia's Sweet Spot," Highland County.Watch the "harvesting" of maple trees in this rural region and then taste the outcome, from maple donuts to gooey syrup. The selection of sauces, jams, jellies, butters, preserves, and the like is extensive. "We'll tell. 540-468-2351 220 North to head to Blue Grass. Rt. laurelforksapsuckers@yahoo.com He is a prominent figure within the music community and can be seen at many music festivals backing fiddle and banjo contestants with his talented guitar playing. Local civic clubs and organizations will be bringing back their food offerings, including fresh maple doughnuts, pancake and buckwheat cake meals with sausage and gravy, trout sandwiches, pork rinds, funnel cakes and just about anything maple-flavored. The festival includes all-you-can-eat pancake and buckwheat cake meals, more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and . (Not valid March 6 - 19, 2023). In 1999, The Library of Congress designated The Highland County Maple Festival a "Local Legacy." . How far in the discharge of my official duties I have been guided by the principles which have been delineated, the public records and other evidences of my conduct must witness to you and to the world. Medium Amber has a richer flavor and is most frequently used as table syrup. 637 (Maple Sugar Road), Rexrodes Sugar Orchard features large maple trees over 200-years-old. In 2014, the Governor of Virginia signed a bill into law designating the festival as the official maple festival of Virginia. For more entertainment options, visitors of all ages can listen to bluegrass music at Southernmost Maple in Bolar starting at noon on Saturdays, or those 21 and up can groove to the acoustic blues of Delta Junction at Hulls Hideaway Restaurant & Tavern in Monterey starting at 8 pm on Saturday, March 11th. Monterey Inn - Open house tours & souvenirs, food vendors . Improve this listing. On February 22, 2023, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution conducted a celebration to honor George Washington on his birthday. Box 22361 Highland Center Dr.Monterey, VA 24465, Virginia Tourism Corporation, www.virginia.org, Regardless of snow or rain or cold temperatures, Interested in getting your information here?, Looking to be a vendor for the 2023 Maple Festival?, Vendor registration ended on January 9th, but you never know if a space may open up. Please email. Take a step back in time to Highland County, "Virginia's Sweet Spot." Explore the taste[], Historic Area. Cindy Corell, Augusta County, "Nothing like a beautiful drive over the mountain into Highland County with its dramatic views and quilt barns. Grants Grocery - Homemade chicken salad, country ham, goodies You can also email director@highlandcounty.org or call 540-468-2550 to secure your sponsorship. Duff says Highland County is one of the southernmost geographical regions to produce maple syrupdrawing in thousands of people from around the nation during the maple festival. The people, history, landscape. Food: Maple cotton candy, syrup tastings, coffee, soft drinks Highland County Good to Know The population of Highland County which forms the western border of the Shenandoah Valley was given as 2,321 in the 2010 census, making it the least populous county in the commonwealth. JR Loudermilk is well known for his work in old time and bluegrass music. Our unique climate and elevation makes Highland County the prime location for maple syrup production in Virginia. When he was 14, he began writing Rules of Civility that provided a guide on how to act in society. 262 northwest to the junction with Route US 250 (Churchville Ave.). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp and follow US 250 west into Highland County to McDowell (35 miles) and Monterey (45 miles). From I-81: allow approximately 1 hour driving time to McDowell and 1 hour and 15 minutes driving time to Monterey (more, if you are driving or hauling an over-sized vehicle). This months book is the classic A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine LEngle. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with inside seating, vendors and crafts, free fishing pond for kids, and bluegrass music at noon on Saturdays. The letter was written to the citizens of the United States and was not publicly delivered. 4. 7738 Big Valley Road, Bolar Every Tuesday & Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, In person. An ad for . Location and contact. An economic impact study in 2022 conducted by Virginia Tech with assistance from Future Generations University revealed that the festival generated between $1.36 and $2.02 million in direct spending in Highland County. Below are excerpts from the closing paragraphs to the people. At 2 pm only, Mudhole Control will play for some more heel stomping fun! Mudhole Control is an Old Time Music Band made up of members from Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties, WV. Lodging: Highland County lodging facilities fill up quickly, so we encourage you to book your stay early. Check out our Chamber Member lodging page by clicking here. Look for the "Maple Festival No Vacancy" icon to quickly see if space is available. For lodging opportunities close by, Hot Springs, Virginia is approximately 45 minutes south of Monterey, Staunton, Virginia is approximately one hour east, Franklin, West Virginia is approximately 30 minutes north, and Marlinton, West Virginia is approximately an hour west. 262. Follow Rt. 708 Sq. Santa Claus is coming to Town, Warren County! Tom Wolf. His rhythmic driving bass is the cornerstone of the bands toe tapping get you out of your seat and moving style. Watch or learn to square dance with experienced local callers Ellen and Eugene Ratcliffe. Don't be shy - join in! frostmorefarm@gmail.com. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. (Photo courtesy of Dale Corey.). "For me it's how it brings neighbors together from all walks of life," said Wolf. Compatriots of the Virginia State Color Guard. Their store, located in front of the sugar shack, is open every day after 5 p.m. during the season, or you can purchase products online. Mountain Oasis - 24-hour fuel, maple-cinnamon buns, fresh-baked goods, deli Closed Sundays, MEADOWDALE www.visitfairlawnfarm.com Thank You to our Local Business Participants: Copyright 2016-2023 Royal Examiner. 4 Beds. Full details on all the festival happenings can be found at highlandcounty.org/maple-festival, with posts highlighting the festival available at facebook.com/HighlandCounty and nstagram.com/highland_county_va. 220, so feel free to leave Monterey, visit a new sugar camp or other attraction, and come back in. If youre coming from McDowell to Monterey along Rt. A visit to the Highland County Maple Festival is a culinary experience! 540-396-6126 3118 Mill Gap Road, Monterey Tonoloway Farm Need help with technology? Tour buses welcome. On February 22, 2023, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter participated in a celebration of George Washington. jdr278@yahoo.com The Highland County Maple Festival is coordinated by the Highland County Chamber of Commerce and made possible with the help of countless volunteers and organizations. The participants from left to right: Dale Corey, Marc Robinson, Mike Weyler, Barry Schwoerer, Richard Tyler, Sean Carrigan, Bryan Buck, Dave Cook, Forrest Crain, Thomas Chip Daniel, Marshall DeHaven and Jerry Headley. In 1999, the Library of Congress designated The Highland County Maple Festival a Local Legacy, and in 2014, the Governor of Virginia signed a bill into law designating the festival as the official maple festival of Virginia. More recently, the festival has earned several user-voted awards, including the winner of Best Unique Festival in the Best of the Blue Ridge 2023 Readers Choice Awards from Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine and 2022s first-place place winner for best Festival of the Shenandoah Valley Region in the eleventh annual Best of Virginia issue from Virginia Living. 2023 Highland County Chamber of Commerce, Membership Directory: Find Lodging, Nonprofits, Restaurants, & More, Highland County Department of Emergency Medical Services, Click here to view and download a PDF file of the brochure. Breakfast with Barry Lee Dishing out ample servings of positivity, humor, and community spirit. Barb & Larry Tillett and friends had a maple donut tailgate party. Located 15 miles south of Monterey on Rt. In person. Love Virginia? Discover the Virginia Maple Syrup Trail at www.virginiamaplesyrup.com. In addition to pancake and buckwheat cake meals, famous Maple Doughnuts and live entertainment, over 100 high . Additional Info Southernmost Maple 7738 Big Valley Rd Bolar, VA24484United States Event Contact Mike Puffenbarger (540) 468-2682 Send Email Owners: Doug & Terri Puffenbarger, Rexrode's Sugar Orchard 262 northwest to the junction with Route US 250 (Churchville Ave.). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp and follow US 250 west into Highland County to McDowell (35 miles) and Monterey (45 miles). Or, if you are traveling from southwest Virginia, the Carolinas, or Tennessee, take exit #150 (just north of Roanoke) and follow US 220 north into Monterey (125 miles).From I-81, exit #150: allow approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes driving time to Monterey (more, if you are driving or hauling an over-sized vehicle).This is the shorter route for those traveling from southwestern Virginia. No matter which way you enter, you can experience something new! The center of Highland County is Monterey, and traffic often gets backed up and can cause long wait times. Though we feel it is worth the wait, know that you are never more than 30 minutes away from the edge of Highland in any direction from Monterey using Rt. Highland County Maple Festival, March 11-12, March 18-19, Monterey. www.sundancestudio.net/little-switzerland-cloggers, The Highland Center Auditorium 262 southwest to junction with US 250 (Churchville Ave.). Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp and follow US 250 west into Highland County. Travel west on US 250 to McDowell (35 miles) and Monterey (45 miles).From I-81: allow approximately 1 hours driving time to McDowell and 1 hour and 15 minutes to Monterey (more, if you are driving or hauling an over-sized vehicle). Highland Inn - Learn about our historic renovation! 540-474-5661 Want more information about our Chamber Member Syrup Producers? In person. All of it is one of Virginia's best kept secrets but for these two weekends in March." View various wood-fired methods of evaporating sugar water into maple syrup, including traditional and modern. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They were mentored by Charlie Loudermilk and by Junior Spencer on their respective instruments before the senior members of the band handed over the reins to them. SAT March 20 Tonoloway Farm sugar camp open house 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM For a taste of Virginia's Appalachian forests, come watch the sap boiling and sample our wood-fired maple syrup and black walnut syrup, as well as hickory syrup. Wheelchair accessible. To honor our first president and his service to the nation during the War for Independence, portions of his Farewell Address, written towards the end of his second term in office. Baths. Southernmost Maple will be hosting a variety of events this weekend featuring everything from fresh maple syrup to maple donuts. Gathered in buckets or by plastic tubing, the sap is boiled in kettles, pans, or evaporators until a barrel is finally reduced to a gallon of pure maple syrup. Little Switzerland Cloggers (Award-winning Clogging Team) Our evenings begin with a half-hour childrens Junior Astronomer program, followed by a discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. The festival is known as a local legacy,. I always feel like I've gone on vacation after I've been there." One of the best ways to celebrate, in our opinion, is by attending the iconic annual Highland County Maple Festival. He let them know they were unintentional, and he was to blame. Website. 220 & Rt. All-you-can-eat pancake and buckwheat cake meals, over 100 arts & crafts vendors, and live. Jenny Wren Gatherings - Eclectic treasures Since 1958, visitors have been drawn to Highland County to tour real maple sugar camps for a cultural and culinary adventure! Regular store hours are Monday - Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm. The Highland County Maple . This years festival dates are March 11-12 and 18-19, 2023. Highland Maple Festival (Highland County) . This will be the first time since 2019 that we will have had the festival and it's been a long three years. The Highland County Maple Festival is scheduled for March 11, 12, 18, and 19 this year, according to the Highland County Chamber of Commerce. This year marks the 63rd event, set for March 11-12 and 18-19, 2023. The participants standing left to right: Richard Tyler, Mike Dennis, Forrest Crain, Tom Hamill, Ernie Coggins, Mike Weyler, Dave Cook, Barry Schwoerer and Bill Schwetke. The tradition started in 1958, when visitors were able to tour real maple sugar camps. Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 180 scientific publications and seven books, including Generations: The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silentsand What They Mean for Americas Future (April 25, 2023) and iGen: Why Todays Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happyand Completely Unprepared for Adulthood. This was his initiation into the field as he became an accomplished surveyor and map maker. Blue Grass Mercantile - Brunswick stew, hot food, maple products, DOE HILL The musket squad from left to right: Forrest Crain, Mike Dennis, Dave Cook, Dale Corey, Barry Schwoerer, Thomas Chip Daniel, Sean Carrigan and Bill Schwetke. From maple-infused wine to doughnuts the options for maple treats will be endless. 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