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Hughlett's Point Nature Preserve. Sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay at Dividing Creek. End of Rt. 605 off Rt. 200, North of Kilmarnock. 462-5030.

CRUISES

Tangier Island and Chesapeake Cruises on the Chesapeake Breeze, departing from Buzzard's Point Marina near Lillian at the end of Rt. 656. For reservations call 453-2628.

Smith Island Cruise aboard the Captain Evans, departing from KOA Campground in Reedville. For reservations call 453-3430.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Smith Point Sea Rescue’s 28th Annual Fishing Derby.

Fishing days are June 10th and 11th with final registration at Buzzards Point Marina from noon till 8PM on June 9th . Everything is in place for a wonderful weekend for the entire family with fishing, dancing, crafts and food according to Russ Bertino, Tournament Director. And back by popular demand will be a fish fry both Friday and Saturday from noon to 9 PM.

Bertino also announced that acountry DJ will be entertaining Friday night June 10^th from 8PM till midnight and Casper will be playing Saturday night from 8PM to midnight. The entertainment along with various food and craft vendors all take place at Buzzards Point Marina in Reedville.

This will be the 28th year for the grandfather of Bay tournaments and will be held on June 10th and 11th at Buzzards Point Marina in Reedville, Virginia. This event, hosted by Buzzard’s Point Marina in Reedville, has been a tradition on the Northern Neck since it’s inception. The Derby pays out over $30,000.00 in cash prizes for catching three species of fish local to the area, namely, striped bass, bluefish and croaker. This year additional skill categories add additional possibilities for fisherman to win cash awards. There are also prize categories for both female and youth anglers as well.

For information or questions regarding the Derby, please contact Russ Bertino, Director, Smith Point Sea Rescue, at 804-453-3660 or via e-mail at fishn777@aol.com.

ANNUAL EVENTS and FESTIVALS
(Dates are variable; suggest call for latest info)

April - October

Heathsville Farmer's Market - held on 3rd Saturday of the monthy on the Tavern Green. 580-3377.

May - October

Cruises aboard the skipjack Claude W. Somers from Reedville on various Saturdays. 453-6529 Check for dates: Web Site   $

May

Relay for Life - Saturday, May 8th from 10am to 10pm at the New Northumberland High School Track & Field. Contact info: Elizabeth Rock, chair (540) 229-2563 or Rob Adams, chair (804) 721-6413

Just Gardens Tour. Visit gardens in the Northern Neck. Gardens vary from the informal to Japanese to Mediterranean in style. Sponsored by the Master Gardeners, this tour benefits the Haven. $

Strawberry Festival held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at St. Stephen's Anglican Chirch in Heathsville. Arts and crafts exhibits, bake sale, music and of course, fresh strawberries. Please call 580-4555 Web Site

July

Good Old Fashioned Fourth of July in Reedville. 5K run, childrens games, music, parade down Main Street, fireworks. Held on Saturday closest to the 4th. Sponsored by Bethany UMC and the Reedville Fishermen's Museum. 453-6529 Web Site

Annual Northern Neck Community Day-30 July 2011. Callao Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1348 Northumberland Highway, Callao. 9:00 AM-2:00PM: Musical Selections, Truck & Antique CAr show, Bake Sales, Arts & Crafts, Local Foods and Kids activities. Contact Gina Fones (804) 313-7136; Sue Fones (804) 529-6454 For Information or Participation

August

Christmas Countdown Festival held on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend at St.Stephen's Anglican Chirch in Heathsville.Arts abd Crafts. 580-4555 Web Site

September

Bay Seafood Festival Belle Isle Park. Advance ticket sales 1-800-777-0717 $

Native Plant Sale at Wicomico Parish Church Thrift Shop, 9 to 1. 462-6242

Oyster Gardening Workshop sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum. 453-6529 Web Site

Antique and Classic Boat Show sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum. 453-6529 Web Site

October

Fairfields Methodist Fall Festival, Arts and Crafts Show in Burgess (Chamber Member). Saturday 9 to 3. Food, rides, antique cars, entertainment. Call 580-8613 or contact by Email

"Warsawfest" - crafts. food, music, parade, at Rapahannock CC. 313-2252

Republican Oyster Roast - call 580-4050 or Email   $

Striper Challenge Fishing Tournament at Smith Point Marina. Contact Northern Neck Anglers Club 730-7877 $

Stratford Hall. Historical haunts, ghost stories, fun activities. 493-8038

Reedville Fishermans Museum Halloween Events. Costume parade, haunted house. 453-6529

November

Urbana Oyster Festival Web Site

Fall Barrel Tasting at Ingleside Vineyards   Wines direct from French and American barrels, music, tours, tastings,gift specials. Reservayions 224-8687 $

Reedville Fishermans Museum Annual Oyster Roast in Reedville. 453-6529 Web Site $

Largest Rockfish Award. Four weekends. Contact Northern Neck Anglers Club 730-7877 $

December

Heathsville Golden Christmas 10 to 3 at the Tavern, Santa at noon. 580-3377

Stratford Hall Christmas Candlelight - Great house, music. dancing. Dinner and lodging available with reservations 493-8038 $

Santa Arrives by Boat in Reedville at 9 AM. Breakfast with children at Bethany UMC. 453-6529

Christmas on Cockrell's Creek (House Tours) sponsored by the Reedville Fishermans Museum.    Web Site $ - Normally, Sat 10 to 5, Sun 12 to 5. 453-6529

Kilmarnock Annual Illuminated Christmas Parade at 7 PM. 435-2473

NOTE: The symbol $ denotes that there is an Admission Fee

FERRIES

Sunnybank Ferry The Sunnybank Ferry is free and it can carry up to two vehicles. It connects Rt. 644 from Sunnybank to Ophelia, M-F 8am-4:30pm. Saturday 8-12:00 Noon. Note: Closed daily 12:00 Noon to 12:30 for Lunch and Sundays. The Ferry may also be closed at short notice for adverse tide or weather conditions.

GOLF

Quinton Oaks off Rt. 600 at Callao. 18 holes course, driving range, practice green, lessons, daily 7am-dark. 529-5367. Web Site

MUSEUMS

Ball Memorial Library and Museum in Heathsville. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 9am-4pm.; every 2nd & 4th Sat. 9am-1pm. 580-8581.

Reedville Fishermen's Museum (RFM) in Reedville. Dedicated to preserving the heritage of the maritime history of the lower Chesapeake Bay area and the watermen who have plied their trade here for hundreds of yearsOpen Daily 10:30 to 4:30 thru October. Web Site

Rice's Hotel - Hughlett's Tavern in Heathsville, built in the late 1700's.

PARKS, HIKING TRAILS

Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve. Forest walks, bird watching and wildlife. 4 miles from Heathsville to Rt. 201, keep straight on Rt. 642 for a half mile, turn left at the sign. For info, call Belle Isle Park, 462-5030.

Hughlett's Point Nature Preserve. Sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay at Dividing Creek. End of Rt. 605 off Rt. 200, North of Kilmarnock. 462-5030.

SITES OF INTEREST

Coan Hall, site of the plantation of John Mottrom, Northumberland's first settler, c. 1640, on Rt. 630 near Claraville. Victorian cottage (privately owned) dates to c. 1870.

Cobb's Hall Burying Ground on Rt. 669 near Ditchley, 1664 grave of Richard Lee..

Cypress Farm off Rt. 624 near Lewisetta, one of the area's older cemeteries, dating to the early 1800's.

Ditchley: National Landmark Georgia house, c. 1752, on Rt. 725, (privately owned).

Heathsville Historic District: includes Confederate Monument, 1873; Haynie Cemetery, 1697; Heathsville Methodist Church, 1894; Oakley House, c. 1800; old county jail, 1844; Rice's Hotel, c. 1790; Rice/Richardson/Robertson House, c. 1900; Springfield, c. 1828; St. Stephen's Church, c. 1881; Holly Graded School; National Landmark, 1920, on Rt. 360 in Lottsburg.

Howland Chapel: c. 1867, National Landmark on Rt. 201 near Heathsville.

Kirkland Grove: Baptist campground on Rt. 249 in Heathsville, 1892.

Locksley Hall: off Rt. 360 near Lillian, privately owned, c. 1865.

Northumberland House Cemetery: privately owned. Grave of Col. John Monroe, Revolutionary War Officer, 1813.

Reedville Historic District (70 buildings) including Bethany UMC, c. 1900; bed and breakfasts, The Gables, c. 1909 and the Elizabeth House; the Reedville House, c. 1885; the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, c. 1875.

Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern in Heathsville, built in the late 1700's.

For a complete listing of other attractions and events in our area, please visit the Northern Neck Tourism Council Web Site