Music
A variety of live musical entertainment - jazz, bluegrass, and folk music - will offer a broad spectrum of easy listening while you enjoy the afternoon.

Artisans

Stroll through a broad range of exhibits by artisans and crafters from throughout the mid-Atlantic.

Children's Fun

Bring the kids for a free ride in the barrel train. Also, enjoy face painting, a kite-making class, and kite-flying contest.

Kites

The open, rolling hills and gentle breezes of Montpelier are a perfect place to "go fly a kite." Bring yours or join our kite-making class for a nominal fee. Kite contests, stunt flying, and aerial demonstrations provided by Wings Over Washington Kite Club, an affiliate of the American Kite Association.

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Up, up and away! Take in a beautiful view of the Montpelier estate with a tethered hot air balloon ride. Weather permitting. Seperate fee.

Revolutionary War Encampment

Troops, families, and visiting dignitaries from the late 18th century re-create the setting of life at a period military camp with associated drills, musket firings, cooking, and craft demonstrations.

The Montpelier Wine Festival is organized by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce and James Madison's Montpelier - the historic home of James Madison.
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