March 24

Annual Spring Boat Service Seminar

event poster

Saturday, March 24, 2012 1:00 PM

Chesapeake Yacht Sales and Deltaville Yachting Center are offering this free event to boaters. Door prizes, Captains' Bags. Plenty of time for Q&A. Location: Deltaville Yachting Center Ship's Store. Till 4 pm. Register: 776-9898.

April 07

Dragon Run Spring Paddle Trips

kayaks on the Dragon Run

Saturday, April 07, 2012 9:00 AM

Guided trips are scheduled every day from Saturday, 7 April through Sunday, 7 May. A wonderful opportunity to explore this protected area. Participants must be 18 or older. Free, but a $25 donation is suggested. Kayaks and gear provided; bring a lunch to enjoy on the river. Reservations are essential, with a 12-person limit per trip. Email and instructions will be sent to you.

April 21

Dragon Run: Spring Wildflower Walk

Mark Chittenden leads the nature walk

Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:30 AM

A guided walk along the Friends of the Dragon Run trails in the Revere tract, and possibly Mascot as well. Meet in the Food Lion parking lot, Route 17 just north of Saluda, at 9:30 am. Contact the leader, Mark Chittenden, for info or to let him know you're coming. Email or phone 642-6060.

April 27

Middlesex: Garden Tours

Historic Garden Week

Friday, April 27, 2012 9:00 AM

Six properties - located in Saluda, Urbanna, Wake, Hartfield and Deltaville - are participating in Garden Week tours this year.

April 28

Working Watermen's Weekend

Children's Garden

Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:00 AM

Opening day of the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park. Plant sale at the park.

May 01

Dragon Run Spring Paddle Trips Final Week

kayaks on the Dragon Run

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 9:00 AM

Guided trips are scheduled every day through Sunday, 7 May. A wonderful opportunity to explore this protected area. Participants must be 18 or older. Free, but a $25 donation is suggested. Kayaks and gear provided; bring a lunch to enjoy on the river. Reservations are essential, with a 12-person limit per trip. Email and instructions will be sent to you.

May 05

Deltaville: 5th Annual Dealer Days

event poster

Saturday, May 05, 2012 10:00 AM

Our town's biggest boat sales event of the year, co-sponsored and hosted by Annapolis Yacht Sales South, Chesapeake Yacht Sales, Gratitude Yachting Center and Norton Yachts.

May 12

Art on the Half Shell

Poster from the 2001 festival.

Saturday, May 12, 2012 9:00 AM

Sidewalk festival of art, crafts and seafood in historic Urbanna.

May 19

Urbanna: Music Under the Stars

photo from the band's website

Saturday, May 19, 2012 7:00 PM

The Trongone Band performs in Taber Park. Free! Bring a chair or blanket, and a picnic if you like. Music till 9 pm.

May 26

Deltaville: Groovin' in the Park

Jumbo Lump Daddy

Saturday, May 26, 2012 6:00 PM

Live music by local favorites Jumbo Lump Daddy and the Backfin Boys at Holly Point Nature Park. Bring a picnic and chairs or towels and enjoy the early evening on the Maritime Museum's waterfront grounds. Till 8 pm.

June 01

Art on Fishing Bay

B. Kay Gerehard has been among the exhibiting artists at Fishing Bay.

Friday, June 01, 2012 6:00 PM

An evening of art and music by the bay, a highlight of the annual Leukemia Cup events in Deltaville.

June 16

Urbanna: Music Under the Stars

photo from Facebook

Saturday, June 16, 2012 7:00 PM

Stone Stew performs jazz in Taber Park. Free! Why not come early with a picnic. Bring a chair or blanket. Music till 9 pm.

June 23

Deltaville: Groovin' in the Park

Roger D. Carroll and Chez Roue

Saturday, June 23, 2012 6:00 PM

Live music by Roger D. Carroll and Chez Roue at Holly Point Nature Park. Bring a picnic and chairs or towels and enjoy the early evening on the Maritime Museum's waterfront grounds. Till 8 pm.

June 30

Deltaville 5K and Kids' Fun Run

race poster

Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:00 AM

USTAF Certified Race Course. Automated race timing chips on bibs! Multiple starting waves, medals and complimentary T-shirts for all participants, awards for top performances. Start & finish at the DCA. Proceeds benefit the BackPackBuddy Club & Pantry, started by Hands Across Middlesex to provide weekend meals for children in need.

June 30

Heritage Day in Deltaville

Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:00 AM

Celebration from 9am - 4pm. Deltaville Community Center. Arts and Crafts vendors. Middlesex Heritage Art Show, Food booths, Crab races, Pet parade, Children's parade, Live music, 1 pm parade, 5pm Deltaville Deltas Game, 8pm Old Timers Game, 8:45 Fireworks. Admission to the pool is free all day. Photo credit: Southside Sentinel.

July 04

Urbanna: Fourth of July

fireworks graphic

Wednesday, July 04, 2012 6:00 PM

Independence Day Festivities include music and food at the Urbanna Town Marina at Upton's Point, a boat parade on Urbanna Creek at 6 pm, and fireworks over the creek about 9 pm. Enjoy the show aboard your boat or from land.

July 06

Leukemia Cup Regatta at Stingray Point

Leukemia Cup Regatta at Fishing Bay

Friday, July 06, 2012 5:00 PM

Kicks off with a Friday evening Crab Cake Dinner. Races Saturday and Sunday, awards Sunday afternoon. 13th Annual event to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. July 6-8.

July 15

Family Boatbuilding Week, Deltaville

Working on a skiff

Sunday, July 15, 2012 8:45 AM

Build a Wright skiff together, and enjoy a race and picnic on the final day. July 20-26. Places limited, advance registration required. See http://deltavilleva.com/museumpark/default.aspx

July 21

10th Annual Wright Skiff Race

Skiffs being raced by their builders

Saturday, July 21, 2012 11:00 AM

The culmination of Family Boatbuilding Week, when the completed skiffs race in Mill Creek. An awards ceremony, fish fry and entertainment follow the race. Come see the fun and sign your family up for next year if you didn't participate this time around.

July 21

Urbanna: Music Under the Stars

musician graphic

Saturday, July 21, 2012 7:00 PM

The Fun Doctors perform in Taber Park. Free! Bring a chair or blanket, and a picnic if you like. Music till 9 pm.

July 28

Deltaville: Groovin' in the Park

B.J. Leiderman

Saturday, July 28, 2012 6:00 PM

Live music by NPR's B.J. Leiderman at Holly Point Nature Park. Bring a picnic and chairs or towels and enjoy the early evening on the Maritime Museum's waterfront grounds. Till 8 pm.

August 18

Urbanna: Music Under the Stars

musician graphic

Saturday, August 18, 2012 7:00 PM

The Whirlybirds perform jazz in Taber Park. Free! Come early, picnic, socialize, enjoy music till 9 pm. Bring a chair or blanket.

August 25

Deltaville: Groovin' in the Park

Julius Ray Pittman

Saturday, August 25, 2012 6:00 PM

Live music by Julius Ray Pittman and the Revival at Holly Point Nature Park. Bring a picnic and chairs or towels and enjoy the early evening on the Maritime Museum's waterfront grounds. Till 8 pm.

September 22

Deltaville: Groovin' in the Park

Robbin Thompson

Saturday, September 22, 2012 6:00 PM

Steve Bassett and Robbin Thompson - together again! - at Holly Point Nature Park. Bring a picnic and chairs or towels and enjoy the early evening on the Maritime Museum's waterfront grounds. Till 8 pm.

October 13

Holly Point Art & Seafood Festival

Last year's poster

Saturday, October 13, 2012 10:00 AM

Fine art and crafts and a seafood cafe on the beautiful grounds of the Deltaville Maritime Museum. Bring friends and family, start your Christmas shopping at this most enjoyable fall festival.

October 31

Hallowe'en at Holly Point

Hallowe'en

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 6:00 PM

4th annual Hallowe'en event. Fun for all! A safe evening for family fun on the decorated garden grounds of Holly Point. Lasts till 8:30 or 9 pm.

November 02

Urbanna Oyster Festival

the ever-popular Urbanna Oyster Festival

Friday, November 02, 2012 10:00 AM

Virginia's Official Oyster Festival is a fun-filled weekend affair, with blocks of food booths, crafts, music, performers and more.

December 01

Urbanna Holiday Homes Tour

Urbanna dresses up for the holiday season.

Saturday, December 01, 2012 9:00 AM

Be inspired by unique Urbanna homes beautifully decorated for the holidays.

December 14

Deltaville: Jackson Creek Cruise

	Christmas lights cruise on Jackson Creek

Friday, December 14, 2012 5:00 PM

Enjoy a hayride to the creek, then a cruise to take in the holiday lights, followed by cookies and cider at the DCA to get in the Christmas spirit, Deltaville style.