Send announcements or events, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail <a href="mailto:loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com">loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com</a>. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more information, call 703-917-6454.
End of Summer Backbarn BBQ at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, Saturday, Sept. 6, from 12-4 p.m., Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mt. Gilead Road, Leesburg. Features a Willowcroft wine tasting and barbecue catered by Red, Hot & Blue. Cost: $12 per person. Call 703-777-8161 or visit http://www.willowcroftwine.com.
Wine country bus tours to Breaux Vineyards and Notaviva Vineyard, Saturday, Sept. 6. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.
Wine country bus tours to Tarara Winery and Hidden Brook Winery, Sunday, Sept. 7. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.
Tuscarora Mill, 203 Harrison St., Leesburg, is hosting the Stone Brewery Beer Dinner Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Includes an evening of Tuskie's cuisine paired with the beers of Stone Brewery. Admission fee TBA. Visit www.tuskies.com.
Wine country bus tours to Corcoran Vineyards and Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, Saturday, Sept. 13. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.
Dog Daze, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2-5 p.m., Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mt. Gilead Road, Leesburg. Visitors are encouraged to bring their dogs. Features outdoor wine tastings, gourmet dog biscuits and bandannas for pets. Free. Call 703-777-8161 or visit http://www.willowcroftwine.com.
Wine country bus tours to Swedenburg Estate Vineyard and Winery at LaGrange, Sunday, Sept. 14. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.
Wine country bus tours to Chrysalis Vineyards and Piedmont Vineyards, Saturday, Sept. 20. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.
Wine country bus tours to Hillsborough Vineyards and Loudoun Valley Vineyards, Sunday, Sept. 21. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.
Wine country bus tours to Fabbioli Cellars and Lost Creek Winery, Saturday, Sept. 27. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.