If you’ve been inside a Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, or other big box store, you are sure to have seen that retailers are letting us know that the holiday season is just around the corner.  Here in Locust Grove, all the small businesses are gearing up for the most important time of the year for them too.  I would love to encourage everyone to shop locally this year and support your neighbors. Be on the lookout for small business Saturday on November 26th; it is a great opportunity to shop local and find some deals.

Holiday shopping isn’t the only thing happening around Locust Grove. Here are some things to do near Locust Grove in November.

Nov 5th:  Vintage & Artisan Market at Magnolia Way Farm Find a unique gift of something special for your home. Featuring local artisans, musical performances, and R U Freakn Hungry Food Truck, this event is also a fundraiser for Make A Wish.

Nov 5th: Montpelier Races Held annually, this popular day of horse racing takes place at James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange. With stick horse races for children, a hat contest, and a tailgate contest, there is more to do than just watch the races.

Nov 11th: Karaoke Night at Beer Hound Brewery A micro brewery in Culpeper, warm up your vocal cords and sing your heart out at karaoke if your looking for some fun things to near Locust Grove.

Nov 12th: Wine & Food Expo at the Fredericksburg Expo Center Spend the afternoon, from noon to five, of cooking demonstrations, wine samples, and food from specialty vendors.

Nov 19th: Maddybug’s Bugs (Locust Grove Location) Christmas Open House This is one of several small business right here in Locust Grove! Located off of Route 20, stop in and look around at all the awesome items inside the store.

Nov 22nd: If you are still looking for a few things to do near Locust Grove, then hop in your car and head down to the town of Gordonsville for there memorial Tree Lighting. There are also rumors of a with a visit from Santa

Nov. 24th: Powell Wellness 5K Turkey Trot: Work up an appetite for that big Thanksgiving meal by participating in the Turkey Trot in Culpeper.

Hopefully with this list of things to do near Locust Grove, you will be able to find something entertaining this month.