2013 Calendar of Events
::: 2 0 1 3 :::
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August |
September | October | November | December
January
2013 colonial beach events
Tue Jan 1, 2013
First Day Hike at Westmoreland State Park 1650 State Park Road, Montross VA 22520. Choose from guided hikes led by rangers, or Master Naturalists or choose your own trail with a hike length. There's even a photography contest for hike participants through social media sites.
1pm - 2:30pm Polar Plunge at The Riverboat (On the beach next to The Riverboat.)
5pm - 10pm Prime Rib Night at The Riverboat. Every Tuesday is Prime Rib Night - $9.95
Wed Jan 2, 2013
5pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Moose, 4780 James Monroe Highway Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443. Doors at 5, Bingo at 7
Thu Jan 3, 2013
7pm - 8pm Historical Society meeting at the Library. Monthly Meeting of the Historical Society
8pm - 11pm Bar Pong at The Riverboat Every Thursday @ 8:00pm with a cash prize of $100
Fri Jan 4, 2013
11am - 12pm Storytime for Babies/Toddlers/Pre-K/Elementary School at the Library
2pm - 4pm Open Door Fellowship Bible Study at The Bonus Room 108 Hawthorn, Colonial Beach VA 22443. Open Door Fellowship will be conducting a series of bible studies on various topics
beginning on Friday, Jan 8th. Open to both men and women of all ages, bible-based inter-faith study. non-profit, non-denominational, non-organizational Light refreshments will be served
9pm - 12am Karaoke at The Riverboat. Every Friday. Be the next star of the show! Come on out and bring your friends to cheer you on.
Sat Jan 5, 2013
10am - 7pm 12th Day of Christmas, 1732 Pope's Creek Rd., Colonial Beach VA 22443. At George Washington's Birthplace. Twelve Drummers Drumming: The Twelfth Day of Christmas. The Washington family celebrated the 12 days of Christmas which begins on Christmas Day and ends on January 5th. George and Martha Washington were married on
Epiphany, January 6, 1759. The Memorial House will be decorated for the holidays and filled with colonial music. The plantation will be busy with demonstrations and activities performed by costumed interpreters. Visitors will have an opportunity to play a variety of African drums. The
park will be illuminated at dusk with candles.
12pm - 3pm Free Community Lunch, St. Mary's Episcopal Church - the 1st Saturday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. It's homemade soup, hot bread, sweets,and beverage - no cost, just come, eat, enjoy.
7pm - 8pm Texas Hold 'Em at The Riverboat Sat @ 7:00pm and 9:00pm
9pm - 12am Mike Leverone Trio at Dockside, 1787 Castlewood Dr., Colonial Beach VA 22443
Sun Jan 6, 2013
9am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat
11am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at Fat Freda's 119 Hawthorn, Colonial Beach VA 22443. Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Homefries, Biscuits, Chipped Beef Gravy, Sausage Gravy, Fruit Cocktail $6.95
4:30pm - 7:30pm Redskins play Seahawks. Watch the game on the bigscreens at Dockside.
5:30pm - 8pm Dinner & Movie at Tides Inn Market, Washington Ave., Colonial Beach. The Tides Inn Market will be having a dinner and a movie night starting Sunday 9/9/12 at 5:30pm. Every Sunday they will show a wonderful classic movie or something fun related to the Season. So sign up (seating is limited) and enjoy wine, dinner and a movie! 804-214-9352
Mon Jan 7, 2013
6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Elks Lodge, 719 Ferry Landing, Colonial Beach VA 22443. Elks Lodge #2666. Snacks available for purchase.
7:30pm - 8:30pm Masonic Lodge #199 Monthly Meeting, 500 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach, VA 22443 804-224-9199
Tue Jan 8, 2013
5pm - 10pm Prime Rib Night at The Riverboat
6pm - 8pm Movies at The Library for Adults
Wed Jan 9, 2013
3pm - 4pm Tea Time at the Library
5pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Moose
Thu Jan 10, 2013
8pm - 11pm Bar Pong at The Riverboat
Fri Jan 11, 2013
11am - 12pm Storytime at the Library
2pm - 4pm Open Door Fellowship Bible Study
6pm - 8pm 2nd Friday Art Walk
9pm - 12am Karaoke at The Riverboat
Sat Jan 12, 2013
9am - 1pm Winter Birding at Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA 22558. Winter Birding: Mixed Species Flocking at Stratford Hall. Explore the benefits of mixed-species bird flocking for winter with a presentation by Dr. Andrew Dolby. From 9 am to 1pm in the duPont Library. $10 fee.
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside. Join us at Dockside for Brunch Benedict style (crab cake, fried oysters, sausage n' tomato or Canadian bacon) homemade corn beef hash, steak and eggs and more to choose from! Saturday & Sundays from 10-1pm
7pm - 8pm Texas Hold 'Em at The Riverboat
9pm - 12am 3rd Rail at Dockside
Sun Jan 13, 2013
9am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
11am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at Fat Freda's
5:30pm - 8pm Dinner & Movie at Tides Inn Market
Mon Jan 14, 2013
6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Elks Lodge
Tue Jan 15, 2013
5pm - 10pm Prime Rib Night at The Riverboat
6pm - 8pm Reading Guild at the Library
Wed Jan 16, 2013
3:30pm - 5pm Kids Movie Time at the Library
5pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Moose
Thu Jan 17, 2013
9am - 4pm DMV Mobile Office, 700 Colonial Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443
***Closing at 1pm Due to Inclement Weather*** The DMV2GO van is coming to Colonial Beach. No need to drive to a main DMV branch, the mobile unit can handle the transactions. For more info, visit,http://dmvnow.com/dmv2go
6pm - 7pm Artists Guild Meeting, 10 Garfield Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Monthly meeting of the Colonial Beach Artist Guild.
8pm - 11pm Bar Pong at The Riverboat
Fri Jan 18, 2013
11am - 12pm Storytime at the Library
2pm - 4pm Open Door Fellowship Bible Study
6:30pm - 8:30pm Bluegrass Jam. Colonial Beach Lions Club Bluegrass Jam (Every 3rd Friday) 804-224-7557
9pm - 12am Karaoke at The Riverboat
Sat Jan 19, 2013
9:30am - 5pm Robert E. Lee's Birthday Celebration 483 Great House Rd., Stratford VA 22558. At Stratford Hall. Free to the public from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Featured attractions include The Civil War 150 HistoryMobile and a book signing at 4 pm by Dr. James Robertson. Free house tours, refreshments, music by Evergreen Shade, and Robert E. Lee re-enactor
Richard Crozier.
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside, 1787 Castlewood Dr., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Join us at Dockside for Brunch Benedict style (crab cake, fried oysters, sausage n' tomato or Canadian bacon) homemade corn beef hash, steak and eggs and more to choose from! Saturday & Sundays from 10-1pm
1pm - 4pm Winter Wonder Barrel Tasting, 5872 Leedstown Road, Colonial Beach VA 22443. At Ingleside Winery. Walk into a winter wonderland of wine and experience the intense flavors of the barrel-aged reds. Includes tour, tasting, souvenir wine glass, live music and light fare. Reservations recommended, space is limited. $20 per person; $15 for 2013 Case Club members
7pm - 8pm Texas Hold 'Em at The Riverboat. Sat @ 7:00pm and 9:00pm
9pm - 12am Divide by Zero at Dockside
9pm - 11:30pm Kaleidoscope Comedy at The Riverboat. Third Saturday of every month: comedy at the Riverboat from 9pm. Kaleidoscope comedy presents 3 comedians each month. Admission is free... great shows, terrific headliners. This is NOT open mike entertainment, it's the real deal.
Sun Jan 20, 2013
9am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
11am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at Fat Freda's
5:30pm - 8pm Dinner & Movie at Tides Inn Market. Every Sunday they will show a wonderful classic movie or something fun related to the Season. So sign up (seating is limited) and enjoy wine, dinner and a movie! 804-214-9352
Mon Jan 21, 2013
1pm - 4pm Martin Luther King Day of Service. 145 Cliff Road, Montross VA 22520 At Westmoreland State Park. Doctor Martin Luther King lived his life inthe service of others. Honor his memory by becoming a volunteer at Westmoreland State Park. Meet at the Discovery Center for an inspirational discussion of his contributions. Then head to the trails and beach to pickup trash and clean the park. Be sure to bring your water bottle, gloves and close-
toed shoes.
6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Elks Lodge, 719 Ferry Landing, Colonial Beach VA 22443. Elks Lodge #2666. Snacks available for purchase.
Tue Jan 22, 2013
5pm - 10pm Prime Rib Night at The Riverboat
6pm - 8pm Movies at The Library for Adults
Wed Jan 23, 2013
5pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Moose
Thu Jan 24, 2013
8pm - 11pm Bar Pong at The Riverboat
Fri Jan 25, 2013
11am - 12pm Storytime for Babies/Toddlers/Pre-K/Elementary School
2pm - 4pm Open Door Fellowship Bible Study
8pm - 9pm Gitie's Auctions at The Riverboat - Rescheduled for Feb 1 & 2
9pm - 12am Karaoke at The Riverboat
Sat Jan 26, 2013
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
4pm - 8pm All You Can Eat Chicken & Catfish Dinner. Where: Dixieland Hunt Club (James Monroe Hwy. near entrance to Placid Bay). Open to the Public! While supplies last! Couples $20, singles $15, kids 5-12 $5, 4
and under free. Take-out orders $10.00 Call for info: Wayne Fisher 804-450-0237
7pm - 8pm Texas Hold 'Em at The Riverboat
9pm - 12am Harlen Simple at Dockside
Sun Jan 27, 2013
9am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
11am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at Fat Freda's
5:30pm - 8pm Dinner & Movie at Tides Inn Market
Mon Jan 28, 2013
6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Elks Lodge
Tue Jan 29, 2013
5pm - 10pm Prime Rib Night at The Riverboat
Wed Jan 30, 2013
5pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Moose
Thu Jan 31, 2013
8pm - 11pm Bar Pong at The Riverboat
back to top
February
2013 colonial beach events
February 2013 Calendar
back to top
March
2013 colonial beach events
High Tides Restaurant opens for the season!
at the Dragstrip:
3 Test & Tune
10 Test & Tune
17 Test & tune
24 Test & Tune
31 Track Closed / Easter
March 2013 Calendar
back to top
April
2013 colonial beach events
April 2013 Calendar
Museum at Colonial Beach opens for the season!
at Colonial Beach Dragway:
05 1st Friday Night Test & Tune
06 Open Date
07 Last Test & Tune
12 Test & Tune / 1st Friday Night Lights
13 Open Date
14 1st Points Race / 4.40 Shootout
19 Test & Tune 20 Open Date /
21 Points Race
26 Test & Tune
27 Open Date /
28 Points Race
back to top
May
2013 colonial beach events
Wed May 1, 2013
5pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Moose, 4780 James Monroe Highway Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443. Doors at 5, Bingo at 7
Thu May 2, 2013
6pm - 9pm Tiki Tacos and Cornhole Tournament, 1787 Castlewood Dr., Colonial Beach VA 22443
7pm - 8pm Historical Society meeting, 20 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443
Fri May 3, 2013
11am - 12pm Storytime, 20 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Storytime for Babies/Toddlers/Pre-K/Elementary School
2pm - 4pm Open Door Fellowship Bible Study,108 Hawthorn, Colonial Beach VA 22443. Open Door Fellowship will be conducting a series of bible studies on various topics beginning on Friday, Jan 8th. Open to both men and women of all ages, bible-based inter-faith study. Non-profit ,non-denominational, non-organizational Light refreshments will be served
5pm - 7pm Vino & Vittles at Tides Inn Market. Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443. At the Tides Inn Market. Enjoy tasty wine with their flatbread pizzas or try some delicious seafood bisque with a baguette. They also have stuffed peppers and lots of vegetarian options!
5:30pm - 10pm Test & Tune at The Dragstrip, 2035 James Monroe Hwy., Colonial Beach VA 22443 At the Colonial Beach Dragway Gates open at 5:30 pm Lanes open at 6:00pm. $20.00 to test and tune Spectators $8.00
8:30pm - 10pm Bar Pong at The Riverboat, 301 Beach Terrace, Colonial Beach VA 22443
9pm - 12am Karaoke at The Riverboat. KARAOKE - Every Friday. Be the next star of the show! Come on out and bring your friends to cheer you on.
Sat May 4, 2013
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
1787 Castlewood Dr., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Come to Dockside for Brunch Benedict style (crab cake, fried oysters,sausage n' tomato or Canadian bacon) homemade corn beef hash, steak and eggs and more to choose from! Saturdays & Sundays.
12pm - 3pm Free Community Lunch
St. Mary's Episcopal Church Free Community Lunch - the 1st Saturday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. It's homemade soup, hot bread, sweets, and beverage - no cost, just come, eat, enjoy.
5pm - 7pm Vino & Vittles at Tides Inn Market. Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443
Enjoy tasty wine with their flatbread pizzas or try some delicious seafood bisque with a baguette. They also have stuffed peppers and lots of vegetarian options!
7pm - 8pm Texas Hold 'Em at The Riverboat
301 Beach Terrace, Colonial Beach VA 22443. Sat @ 7:00pm and 9:00pm
8pm - 11:30pm The Craze at Black Pearl. 205 Taylor St., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Catch the Craze at the Black Pearl Tiki Bar
9pm - 12am Pebble to Pearl at Dockside1787 Castlewood Dr., Colonial Beach VA 22443
Sun May 5, 2013
All day Cinco de Mayo
9am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
11am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at Fat Freda's.119 Hawthorn, Colonial Beach VA 22443
Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Homefries, Biscuits, Chipped Beef Gravy, Sausage Gravy, Fruit Cocktail $6.95
11am - 4pm Points Race at The Dragstrip. 2035 James Monroe Hwy., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Gates open at 11am Lanes open at 12 noon
2pm - 5pm The Fabulous Hubcaps at Dockside $20/ticket
5:30pm - 8pm Dinner & Movie at Tides Inn Market. The Tides Inn Market will be having a dinner and a movie night starting Sunday 9/9/12 at 5:30pm. Every Sunday they will show a wonderful classic movie or something fun related to the Season. So sign up (seating is limited) and enjoy wine, dinner and a movie! 804-214-9352
Mon May 6, 2013
6pm - 9pm Monday Game Night. Starting on May 6th - MONDAY GAME NIGHT! Come play Darts, Corn Hole, Red Neck Golf and others. At High Tides' "Black Pearl" Tiki Bar
6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Elks Lodge, 719 Ferry Landing, Colonial Beach VA 22443. Elks Lodge #2666. Snacks available for purchase.
7:30pm - 8:30pm Masonic Lodge #199 Monthly Meeting. 500 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach, VA 22443. 804-224-9199
Tue May 7, 2013
12pm - 4pm Cheer Camp. 100 First Street, Colonial Beach VA 22443. CBHS cheerleaders will be holding a half day cheer camp at Colonial Beach High School for grades K-8 from 12:00-4:00pm. Transportation will be provided to the elementary students. The cost is $25.00 per child and a snack will be provided.
5pm - 10pm Prime Rib Night at The Riverboat. Every Tuesday is Prime Rib Night - $9.95
7pm - 8:30pm Teen Movie Night. 20 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443
7:30pm - 10pm Tuesday Movie Night at High Tides. Starting on May 7th - TUESDAY MOVIE NIGHT! 13-foot Outdoor screen! During the week purchase an entree and receive a free movie ticket and a feature appetizer! At High Tides' "Black Pearl" Tiki Bar
Wed May 8, 2013
3pm - 4pm Tea Time. 20 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443
5pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Moose, 4780 James Monroe Highway Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443. Doors at 5, Bingo at 7
Thu May 9, 2013
6pm - 9pm Tiki Tacos and Cornhole Tournament. Taco specials and cornhole tournaments at Dockside
Fri May 10, 2013
11am - 12pm Storytime. 20 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Storytime for Babies/Toddlers/Pre-K/Elementary School
2pm - 4pm Open Door Fellowship Bible Study at The Bonus Room, 108 Hawthorn, Colonial Beach VA 22443. Open Door Fellowship will be conducting a series of bible studies on various topics. Open to both men and women of all ages, bible-based inter-faith study. non-profit, non-denominational, non-organizational. Light refreshments will be served
5pm - 7pm Vino & Vittles at Tides Inn Market. Enjoy tasty wine with their flatbread pizzas or try some delicious seafood bisque with a baguette. They also have stuffed peppers and lots of vegetarian
options!
6pm - 8pm 2nd Friday Art Walk https://www.colonial-beach-virginia-attractions.com/art-walk.html
8:30pm - 10pm Bar Pong at The Riverboat
9pm - 12am Karaoke at The Riverboat. KARAOKE - Every Friday. Be the next star of the show! Come on out and bring your friends to cheer you on.
Sat May 11, 2013
9am - 5pm Nanu 3rd Annual Bike Fest at the Dragstrip – rescheduled due to weather - 2035 James Monroe Hwy., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Gates at 9am, Racing at 10am sharp. $15 admission. Bikini contest, female outlaw
racing and more. At Colonial Beach Dragway
9:30am - 2pm Senior Law Day,100 First St., Colonial Beach VA 22443
Senior Citizens, their adult children, and all those interested in the challenging
issues posed by the aging process, are invited to attend Senior Law Day, a free, half-day
community outreach program sponsored by the Northern Neck Bar Association on Saturday, May
11, from 9:30a.m. to 2 p.m. at Colonial Beach High School, 100 First Street, Colonial Beach.
Topics will include better understanding Medicaid eligibility and how that may affect you;
consideration of important estate planning issues and the need for advanced health-matters
planning that all Seniors should be aware of; how to recognize and prevent fraud against
Seniors; an introduction to the community services provided by TRIAD; an informative discussion
on the function and range of services provided by Hospice; and a light-hearted look a tfuneral
planning. The Presenters, who have received state-wide recognition for past events, include:
Attorney R. Shawn Majette ofThompson McMullan Law Firm in Richmond; Attorney James Alfred
Butts,IV, of Rumsey & Bugg in White Stone; Christopher Spare, Chief of Police, Warsaw (who will
discuss the TRIAD partnership between law enforcement and seniors); Special Agent W. Chris
Palicia of the Virginia State Police, Christel Lewis Earles, M.S.W., of Tappahannock Riverside
Hospice; and Thomas Gale, Director of Curie Funeral Home, in Kilmarnock. In addition to an
exceptional program, good fellowship, and a free, delicious, catered box lunch, all those
attending will receive their own (free) copy of the information-filled Senior Citizen’s
Guidebook, a valuable resource published by the Virginia State Bar, Senior Lawyer Conference.
This is the fifth Senior Law Day program to be presented by the Northern Neck Bar Association
since 2007; and is an opportunity that should not be missed. To pre-register, please contact Bay
Aging at 1-800-493-0238, space is limited.
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
10am - 11am Paws for Reading. 20 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Reading with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners. The library provides books, or bring a favorite. Practice your reading and collect a bookmark, too. Grades K-6, Please call and sign up.
11am - 4pm Business Venturing Fair. 16 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443
Businesses and Developers are encouraged to attend and search for a location for
their new business. RSVP to Gary via e-mailgmitchell@colonialbeachva.net
5pm - 7pm Vino & Vittles at Tides Inn Market
7pm - 11pm Sara Gray Band at High Tides' "Black Pearl" Tiki Bar on the Boardwalk.
7pm - 8pm Texas Hold 'Em at The Riverboat
9pm - 12am Tripping Hazard at Dockside
Sun May 12, 2013
All day Mother's Day
7am - 11am Mother's Day Breakfast. At the Fire Station. $8 adults. $5 children
9am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
11am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at Fat Freda's
12pm - 8pm Mother's Day AYCE Buffet at Hunan Diner. Adults $15.95, Children $8.95
4pm - 8pm Gas House Gorillas at Black Pearl
5:30pm - 8pm Dinner & Movie at Tides Inn Market
Mon May 13, 2013
6pm - 9pm Monday Game Night. 205 Taylor St., Colonial Beach VA 22443
6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Elks Lodge
Tue May 14, 2013
5pm - 10pm Prime Rib Night at The Riverboat
6pm - 9pm Intro to Fusing Class at Bee's Stained Glass. 223 Longfield Rd., Colonial Beach VA 22443
6pm - 8pm Movies at The Library for Adults
7:30pm - 10pm Tuesday Movie Night at High Tides
Wed May 15, 2013
3:30pm - 5pm Kids Movie Time
5pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Moose
Thu May 16, 2013
6pm - 7pm Artists Guild Meeting. 10 Garfield Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Monthly meeting of the ColonialBeach Artist Guild.
6pm - 9pm Tiki Tacos and Cornhole Tournament
Fri May 17, 2013
11am - 12pm Storytime for Babies/Toddlers/Pre-K/Elementary School. At the Library
2pm - 4pm Open Door Fellowship Bible Study
5pm - 7pm Vino & Vittles at Tides Inn Market
7pm - 11pm Southern Bred Band at The Black Pearl
8:30pm - 10pm Bar Pong at The Riverboat
9pm - 12am Karaoke at The Riverboat
Sat May 18, 2013
8am - 10:30am Auction. 3605 James Monroe Hwy., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Photos and more information: www.auctionzip.com Seller's ID# 30127
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
10am - 3pm Community Fair. 10 Garfield Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Moon Bounce, Blood Pressure Checks, Puppet Show, Live Music, Portrait Sketches, Door Prizes, Face Painting, Free Clothes, Child Safety Seat Checks and so much more!
11am - 9pm Nat'l Kids to Parks Day at Westmoreland State Park. 145 Cliff Rd., Montross VA 22520. Bring the kids to Westmoreland State Park on May 18th for National Kids to Parks
Day! Attend a program listed below. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Become a Naturalist- Learn to
identify native animals by fur, tracks and scat and how native plants can help the environment.
Take a track cast home. $3/person. Meet at the Discovery Center. 1:30 p.m. to 3p.m. Fossil
Hike- Hike to fossil beach and learn about Westmoreland's ancient history, fossils and how to
find them. Sieves provided. $3 per person or $8 per family. Meet at the Discovery Center. 4 p.m.
to 5 p.m. Shark Tooth Necklace Making -Take home a unique memento from your trip to
Westmoreland, a wearable work of art! Beading supplies provided.$5-buy a tooth or $3-bring a
tooth. Meet at the Visitor Center. 6 p.m.to 7 p.m. Welcome Campfire Program- Snack on
S'mores and take a hands-on look at the park's animals, wildlife and history. Bring a roasting
stick if you have one. This program is free. Meet at the Amphitheater behind the Discovery
Center. 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. StarGazers-Experience a guided tour of the stars. Identify Constellations and planets. Explore the night sky through our own natural planetarium. Hear some folklore of the sky. Telescopes are welcomed. Meet behind the Visitor Center. Extra Event Fee: Yes
12pm - 4pm Town Trolley Tasting Tour. Take a Tour of the Town on the Trolley, taste treats and hear your tour guide telling about the history and interesting information about Colonial Beach. Tickets $25. www.colonialbeachfoundation.org
1pm - 5pm Ladies Only Wine Class. 5872 Leedstown Road, Colonial Beach VA 22443
At Ingleside Winery. This interactive, fun-filled class provides the perfect
opportunity for you to increase your wine knowledge in a relaxed and informal setting. Learn
unspoken wine etiquette, how to taste wine, detect flaws and understand why some wines
don’t appeal to you. Sample some unusual pairings and gain the knowledge to be more
confident in selecting your wine. Bring your girlfriends - and make new ones too! Reservations
required; space is limited. Admission includes souvenir wine glass, tastings and treats.
5pm - 7pm Vino & Vittles at Tides Inn Market. Enjoy tasty wine with their flatbread pizzas or try some delicious seafood bisque with a baguette. They also have stuffed peppers and lots of vegetarian
options!
6pm - 9pm Bluegrass Jam. Colonial Beach Lions Club Bluegrass Jam (Every 3rd Saturday) 804-224-7557
7pm - 8pm Texas Hold 'Em at The Riverboat
7:30pm - 11pm Rock Bottom at Black Pearl. 205 Taylor St., Colonial Beach VA 22443
9pm - 11:30pm Kaleidoscope Comedy at The Riverboat. 301 Beach Terrace, Colonial Beach VA 22443. Third Saturday of every month: comedy at the Riverboat from 9pm..Kaleidoscope
comedy presents 3 comedians each month. Admission is free... great shows, terrific headliners.
This is NOT open mike entertainment, it's the real deal.
9pm - 12am Tiki Bar Opening at Dockside. Tiki bar at Dockside opens for the season. Music by Yoko Says No
Sun May 19, 2013
9am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
10am - 8pm Fan Appreciation Day at the Dragstrip. 2035 James Monroe Hwy., Colonial Beach VA 22443. $15 admission
11am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at Fat Freda's
4pm - 8pm Selwyn Birchwood Band at Black Pearl
5:30pm - 8pm Dinner & Movie at Tides Inn Market. The Tides Inn Market will be having a dinner and a movie night starting Sunday 9/9 at 5:30pm. Every Sunday they will show a wonderful classic movie or something fun related to the Season. So sign up (seating is limited) and enjoy wine, dinner and a movie! 804-214-9352
Mon May 20, 2013
6pm - 9pm Monday Game Night. At High Tides' "Black Pearl" Tiki Bar
6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Elks Lodge
Tue May 21, 2013
5pm - 10pm Prime Rib Night at The Riverboat
6pm - 8pm Reading Guild. 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach VA 22443
7:30pm - 10pm Tuesday Movie Night at High Tides
Wed May 22, 2013
5pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Moose
Thu May 23, 2013
6pm - 9pm Tiki Tacos and Cornhole Tournament
Fri May 24, 2013
11am - 12pm Storytime at the Library
2pm - 4pm Open Door Fellowship Bible Study at “The Bonus Room”
5pm - 7pm Vino & Vittles at Tides Inn Market
5:30pm - 10pm Test & Tune at the Dragstrip
7pm - 11pm Radio Red Line at Black Pearl
8:30pm - 10pm Bar Pong at The Riverboat
9pm - 12am Johnstone at Dockside. Reggae music at Dockside
9pm - 12am Karaoke at The Riverboat
Sat May 25, 2013
6:30am - 3pm Soft Opening of Bobby K's. 4099 King's Hwy., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Bobby K's Roadside Cafe will be having a soft opening, serving breakfast and lunch.
10am - 5pm All Wheel Show. Commercial and Customs All Wheel Show on Town Hill. Craft fair, parade, public safety demonstrations, ladder golf, music and more!
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
10am - 4pm Spring on the Plantation. 1732 Pope's Creek Road, Colonial Beach VA 22443
To understand Washington, we must understand plantation life. 18th century activities and demonstrations such as sheep shearing, tobacco planting, blacksmithing and open
hearth cooking will be offered at George Washington's Birthplace Popes Creek Plantation.
2pm - 7pm Pig Roast. 27 Colonial Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Memorial Day Weekend Annual Pig Roast.....includes baked beans, coleslaw and rolls $ 8.00. Come out and support your veterans. Open to the public.
4pm - 7pm Spaghetti Dinner. CB United Methodist Church. $8
5pm - 7pm Vino & Vittles at Tides Inn Market. Enjoy tasty wine with their flatbread pizzas or try some delicious seafood bisque with a baguette. They also have stuffed peppers and lots of vegetarian
options!
7pm - 10:30pm Kashmir at High Tides "Black Pearl" Tiki Bar on the Boardwalk.
7pm - 8pm Texas Hold 'Em at The Riverboat
9pm - 12am Full Steam at Dockside $5 cover
Sun May 26, 2013
9am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat
10am - 1pm Brunch at Dockside
1787 Castlewood Dr., Colonial Beach VA 22443
10am - 4pm Spring on the Plantation
1732 Pope's Creek Road, Colonial Beach VA 22443.To understand Washington, we must understand plantation life.18th centuryactivities and demonstrations such as sheepshearing, tobacco planting, blacksmithing and open hearth cooking will be offered at George Washington's Birthplace Popes Creek Plantation.
11am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at Fat Freda's
11am - 8pm Points Race at the Dragstrip, 2035 James Monroe Hwy., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Points Race at Colonial Beach Dragway. Gates open at 11am. Time runs start at
12pm. Eliminations start at 2 PM. Spectators fee is $12
5:30pm - 8pm Dinner & Movie at Tides Inn Market
The Tides Inn Market will be having a dinner and a movie night starting Sunday
9/9 at 5:30pm. Every Sunday they will show a wonderful classic movie or something fun related
to the Season. So sign up (seating is limited) and enjoy wine, dinner and a movie! 804-214-9352
7pm - 10:30pm Kashmir at High Tides
8pm - 12am Sam Grow Band at Dockside
1787 Castlewood Dr., Colonial Beach VA 22443
Mon May 27, 2013
All day Memorial Day
11am - 12pm Memorial Day Service at The Cannon, corner of Irving and Boundary.
6pm - 9pm Monday Game Night. Starting on May 6th - MONDAY GAME NIGHT! Come play Darts, Corn Hole, Red Neck Golf and others. At High Tides' "Black Pearl" Tiki Bar
6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Elks Lodge, 719 Ferry Landing, Colonial Beach VA 22443
Elks Lodge #2666. Snacks available for purchase.
Tue May 28, 2013
5pm - 10pm Prime Rib Night at The Riverboat
6pm - 8pm Movies at The Library 20 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443
7:30pm - 10pm Tuesday Movie Night at High Tides
Starting on May 7th - TUESDAY MOVIE NIGHT! 13-foot Outdoor screen! During the
week purchase an entree and receive a free movie ticket and a feature appetizer! At High Tides'
"Black Pearl" Tiki Bar
Wed May 29, 2013
All day John F. Kennedy's Birthday
5pm - 9:30pm Bingo at the Moose Lodge, 4780 James Monroe Highway Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443
Thu May 30, 2013
6pm - 9pm Tiki Tacos and Cornhole Tournament
1787 Castlewood Dr., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Taco specials and cornhole tournaments at Dockside
Fri May 31, 2013
11am - 12pm Storytime for Babies/Toddlers/Pre-K/Elementary School at The Library
2pm - 4pm Open Door Fellowship Bible Study
108 Hawthorn, Colonial Beach VA 22443
5pm - 7pm Vino & Vittles at Tides Inn Market
5:30pm - 9pm Multi-Estate Public Auction 301 Beach Terrace, Colonial Beach VA 22443. Preview 5:30 pm Auction Start 6:30 pm
5:30pm - 8:30pm Test & Tune at The Dragstrip. Test and Tune Friday Gates open at 5:30pm Lanes open at 6pm $25 for Cars $10 for Spectators Closed Saturday and Sunday
5:45pm - 6:45pm Zumba Class 215 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach VA 22443. Free Zumba class at the newly-opened River Gym.
7:30pm - 11pm Funk U at Black Pearl. 205 Taylor St., Colonial Beach VA 22443. At the Black Pearl Tiki Bar & Grill
8pm - 11pm Kyle Marshall at Dockside
8:30pm - 10pm Bar Pong at The Riverboat
9pm - 12am Karaoke at The Riverboat
back to top
June
2013 colonial beach events
Potomac River Festival
Blues/Rock Festival June 23-24!
Dragway events:
31 Test & Tune
01 Open Date / Track Rental
02 Custom T’s After Dark: Show & Shine / Grudge 07 Test & Tune / Friday Night Lights
08 Open Date / Track Rental
09 Points Race
14 Test & Tune (Rain Date for FNL)
15 Open Date / Track Rental
16 Track Closed/ Track Rental
21 Test & Tune
22 Open Date / Track Rental
23 Points Race / Top Sportsman Race
28 Test & Tune / 3rd Big Dog Race
29 Open Date / Track Rental
30 Closed / Open for Track Rental ( Rain Date FNL ) Rental / 1st Big Dog Race Track Rental
June 2013 Calendar
back to top
July
2013 colonial beach events
Jetski races July 20-21!
July 2013 Calendar
back to top
August
2013 colonial beach events
August 2013 Calendar
back to top
September
2013 colonial beach events
September 2013 Calendar
back to top
October
2013 colonial beach events
October 2013 Calendar
back to top
November
2013 colonial beach events
November 2013 Calendar
back to top
December
2013 colonial beach events
December 2013 Calendar
back to top
Return to the current Colonial Beach Events Calendar
Return to the Home page
Enjoy this page? Please pay it forward. Here's how...
Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it?
- Click on the HTML link code below.
- Copy and paste it, adding a note of your own, into your blog, a Web page, forums, a blog comment, your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable.
Enjoy this page? Please pay it forward. Here's how...
Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it?
- Click on the HTML link code below.
- Copy and paste it, adding a note of your own, into your blog, a Web page, forums, a blog comment, your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable.
New! Comments
Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.