March 24
Annual Spring Boat Service Seminar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Saturday, May 12, 2012 9:00 AM
Sidewalk festival of art, crafts and seafood in historic Urbanna.
May 19
Urbanna: Music Under the Stars
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Saturday, December 01, 2012 9:00 AM
Be inspired by unique Urbanna homes beautifully decorated for the holidays.
December 14
Deltaville: Jackson Creek Cruise
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.