http://www.virginia.org Events for Gloucester County - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:24 AM Gloucester County Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42632 Experience Gloucester county's Rosewell ruin by moonlight and listen as historical characters describe celebrations at Rosewell through four centuries. Enjoy present-day hospitality at the Rosewell Visitor Center with hors d'oeuvres and a cash wine bar. Tickets: $20 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 804-693-2585. 3/30/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16859 Great family fun...the 21st Annual Daffodil Festival. Great entertainment, good food, many opportunities to experience this celebration of Gloucester's favorite flower. Tours of the daffodil fields at Brent & Becky's Bulbs($). Festival hours: Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, with the popular parade at 9:30. 4/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40473 Learn about the secret "code" using quilts to help direct people escaping via the underground railroad. Colorful panels tell the story and several quilts are displayed. Drawing for "Sweet Clara & the Freedom Quilt" open to all children. A fascinating, family-oriented experience, telling of an important time in our history. Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. 9/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35323 Experience this beautiful show of quilts and quilted apparel, old and new, displayed in the historic buildings of Gloucester Court House. Demonstrations, scavenger hunt, and door prizes. Quilt Challenge Block. Vote for your favorite quilt and for your favorite quilt block. Enjoy this incredible art form and learn about the unique buildings where the quilts are exhibited. Fun for the entire family. 9/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=27777 Visit historic Gloucester Court Circle and step into an adventure. Entertainment, exhibits and demonstrations by gunsmiths, knife makers, silversmiths, engravers, powder horn makers, Indian trades, tinsmith and weavers. Art show features period paintings. Talk to re-enactors and colonial traders encamped on the Court Green. Colonial period items for sale. Free. An official "Time Travelers" event. 10/5/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39662 Pulled pork barbecue, Brunswick stew, and other tasty fixings will be served in the shadow of the towering Rosewell ruin. Enjoy bluegrass music as you stroll the grounds. A silent auction will feature a wide assortment of useful and collectible items as well as certificates from local businesses. Tickets must be purchased in advance, at $20 for adults and $10 for children (ages 6-12). 10/28/2007