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SUMMARY:Albemarle County Fair at Highland
DESCRIPTION:The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday\, July 25 through Saturday\, July 27 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours will be 4 to 9 pm on Thursday\, July 25\, and 10am to 9pm on Friday and Saturday\, July 26 and 27. Tickets are $5 per person and free for children under 6 years of age. \nThis fun and festive “Old-Time Country Fair” will be a three-day agricultural celebration\, complete with exhibits\, baked goods\, crafts\, family entertainment\, events\, livestock\, and grand old-time country fun. In addition to this year’s attractions\, the fair\, in collaboration with James Monroe’s Highland\, will offer demonstrations of historic and cultural significance\, including a blacksmith\, wool spinning and weaving\, and a reproduction button maker. \nThe Albemarle County Fair Board thanks the community for their interest and continued support and looks forward to sharing and celebrating the best of our rich and lively agricultural community at this year’s fair at James Monroe’s Highland. \nJames Monroe’s Highland does not permit pets on the property. Leashed service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://albemarlecountyfair.com/” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Learn More[/otw_shortcode_button]\n  \n\n\n\nLivestock Schedule\n\nThursday 7/25\n\n\nThursday\, July 25\nLivestock Tent: Animal Check-In 12:00–3:00pm\nShow Starts at 5:00pm:\nSHEEP CLASSES:\n401–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n402–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n403–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n404–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)\n405–Open Lamb\n407–Market Lamb (over 85 lbs)\n408–Breed Ewe \nFIBER ANIMAL CLASSES: 500–Fiber Sheep \nMEAT GOAT CLASSES:\n601–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n602–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n603–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n604–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)\n605–Open Goat\n606–Feeder Goat (under 50 lbs)\n607–Market Goat (over 50 lbs)\n608–Breed Meat Goat Doe \nDAIRY GOAT CLASSES:\n700–Dairy Goats \nPOULTRY CLASSES:\n801–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n802–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n803–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n804–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)\n805–Open Poultry\n806–Market Chicken\n807–Market Turkey\n808–Chicken\n809–Turkey\n810–Duck\n811–Guinea \nRABBIT CLASSES:\n901–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n902–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n903–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n904–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)\n905–Open Rabbit\n906–Market Rabbit\n908–Breed Rabbit (Doe or Buck) \n\nFriday 7/26\n\n\nFriday\, July 26\nShow starts at 5:00pm:\nBEEF CATTLE CLASSES:\n101–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n102–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n103–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n105–Open Steer\n106–Feeder Steer (min 400 lbs\, max 999 lbs)\n107–Market Steer (min 1000 lbs\, max 1400 lbs)\n108-109–Beef Heifer \nDAIRY CATTLE CLASSES:\n202–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n203–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n207–Dairy Heifer Calf \nSWINE CLASSES:\n301–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n302–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n303–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n304–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)\n305–Open Hog\n306–Feeder Hog (under 200 lbs)\n307–Market Hog (min 200 lbs\, max 300 lbs)\n308–Breed Gilt \n\nSaturday 7/27\n\n\nSaturday\, July 27\nOLD TIMER’S FUN CLASS: 11:00am\nBUYER’S LUNCH: 12:30pm\nMARKET ANIMAL AUCTION: 2:00pm \n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Schedule\n\nThursday 7/25\n\n\nThursday\, July 25\nBrandon Wayne and His Lonesome Drifters\n6:30-9:00\nBrandon Wayne & His Lonesome Drifters strive to bring the audience traditional “Hillbilly” music from the 1940’s to the 1950’s.\n\nBrandon Wayne is a self-taught musician who fell in love with Bluegrass and Hillbilly music at an early age. He is a classic country fanatic who respects and appreciates all the “ Hillbilly Heros.” Some of Brandon’s favorite artists include; Hank Williams Sr.\, Ernest Tubb\, Bob Wills\, Jimmie Rodgers\, Terry Fell\, and Joe Carson just to name a few. He plays his music with the same passion and pride that his heroes did 60+ years ago. Charlie “T. Texas” Taylor\, like many great fiddlers\, hails from the great state of Texas. He prides himself on playing with “down to earth\, grits ‘n’ gravy” style fiddling that radiates an authentic “Hillbilly” style. Slapping the big bass fiddle is Matias Camino. Hailing from Buenos Aires\, Argentina Matias fell into the Rockabilly crowd at an early age and honed his craft playing in the bars and clubs of Argentina. He has played “Viva Las Vegas: Rockabilly Weekender” twice and has toured all across the United States. Matias brings with him an authentic “slap bass” style wherever he goes and carries a “Rockabilly Resume” a mile long.\n\nFriday 7/26\n\n\nFriday\, July 26\nEddie Deane and the Deane Family\n6:30-9:00\nGospel Bluegrass group Eddie Deane and the Deane Family  \n\nSaturday 7/27\n\n\nSaturday\, July 27\nGlory Road Band\n3:30-5:30\nThe Virginia Ramblers\n5:30-9:00\nThe Virginia Ramblers are a traditional bluegrass band based out of central Virginia\, in the Charlottesville area. They honor the legends of bluegrass\, such as Jimmy Martin and the Stanley Brothers\, and strive to carry on in that tradition. As a band of bluegrass veterans\, they focus on rich\, vocal harmony and strong instrumentation. The Ramblers perform secular and gospel bluegrass\, along with some original tunes. \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://highland.org/event/albemarle-county-fair-at-highland-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190705T103000
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SUMMARY:Historic Tree Walk at Highland
DESCRIPTION:*** REGISTRATION FULL *** \nJoin us on Friday July 5\, from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\, for a summer tree walk with the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards! Participants will learn more about Highland’s trees during this free 90-minute walk at James Monroe’s historic property. Highland’s open spaces afford vistas of mature ash\, black walnut\, maples\, oaks\, and other native trees. You will also see a hemlock and towering white oak that date to Monroe’s time. Learn how to identify trees in the summer using leaves\, bark\, twigs\, form\, and many other features\, as well as how Highland trees and tree-ring dating have contributed to historical interpretation. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but registration is required. Attendance is limited to 25 participants.
URL:https://highland.org/event/summer-2019-tree-walk/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190519T200000
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SUMMARY:Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 19\, from 9:00 a.m. to dusk\, we invite you and your four legged friends out on the Highland Rustic Trails for a day of doggone good fun! \nThe Highland Rustic Trails are free and open to the public. All dogs must be leashed. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Please keep our trails clean so everyone can enjoy their experience on the Highland Rustic Trails. \n*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on May 19\, only service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted in the ticketed museum area.
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-rustic-trails-dog-day/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190505T180000
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UID:6968-1557057600-1557079200@highland.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Virginia Humanities on Sunday\, May 5\, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. (rain or shine)\, for the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase. Virginia’s folk masters and their apprentices will be here at Highland for a celebration of traditional music\, food\, and crafts. The festival will feature the graduating class of masters and apprentices and welcome in the new class\, plus many Virginia Folklife apprenticeship program alumni. This event is FREE and open to the public. \nFor more information visit VirginiaFolklife.org and VirginiaHumanities.org.
URL:https://highland.org/event/virginia-folklife-apprenticeship-showcase-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190428T160000
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UID:7022-1556460000-1556467200@highland.org
SUMMARY:Annual Highland Sheep Shearing
DESCRIPTION:Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday\, April 28 (rain or shine). At 2:00 p.m. Tom Stanley will demonstrate the New Zealand sheep shearing method at this educational\, agricultural event. We will also have traditional wool carding and spinning demonstrations for the family from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. \nIf the weather is favorable\, visitors are encouraged to enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds. \nAdmission to the sheep shearing event is $5 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free. Monroe’s Farm Friends members are admitted FREE OF CHARGE! \nAbout Tom Stanley\nTom Stanley has worked with sheep his entire life\, starting with an orphaned lamb when he was 9 years old. He started shearing his own sheep when he was 14 years old. Today\, Tom is employed by Virginia Tech as an Agriculture Extension Agent based in Rockbridge County and keeps a small flock of 40 breeding sheep that lamb each April.
URL:https://highland.org/event/annual-highland-sheep-shearing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190411T193000
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UID:6899-1555003800-1555011000@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland Honey and Mead Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, April 11\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the Highland Honey and Mead Tasting. Guests will have a chance to speak with volunteer beekeepers Paul Legrand and Leslie Bouterie\, sample honey from Highland and around the world\, and enjoy music by artists from The Front Porch Roots Music School! In addition to honey sampling\, Hilltop Berry Farm & Winery\, Black Heath Meadery\, and Skjald Meadworks will be offering tastings of their Virginia-made mead. These fine meaderies will also have their craft brews available to purchase! \nAdmission to this event is $5 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free. While this is a family friendly event\, guests must be 21 or older (bring a valid ID) to participate in the mead tasting or purchase mead. Advance registration is suggested. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://wm-advancement.secure.force.com/Highland/evt__QuickEvent?id=a4C1Q000000z3kG” size=”large” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Register Now[/otw_shortcode_button]\n  \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-honey-and-mead/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T120000
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SUMMARY:Drop Spindle Class
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 2\, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon\, Highland will host a drop spindle class. Led by crafter Russell Hubert\, participants will learn how to spin wool using the traditional drop spindle method. \nWool used during the drop spindle class will be provided by Highland from our flock of Dorset sheep. Participants in the class will learn how this wool is processed from fleece to yarn using early-nineteenth century techniques. \nAdmission to the drop spindle class is $10 per person. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. No materials or experience are needed to participate. Drop spindle kits will be available for purchase in the Highland Museum shop for those who would like to continue their spinning experience at home! \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://wm-advancement.secure.force.com/Highland/evt__QuickEvent?id=a4C1Q000000QhHp” medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Register Now[/otw_shortcode_button]\nAbout Russell Hubert\nCrafter Russell Hubert has been with Highland for over 25 years. Russell was originally hired as an open hearth cook\, and branched out to many other historical crafts. He mastered the historic art of paper quilling and his work has been featured in the White House and Virginia Governor’s Mansion. Russell has been hand-spinning wool at Highland for over 15 years\, teaching a countless number of curious adults and children alike.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T150000
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SUMMARY:Slavery at Highland
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to visit and learn more about the enslaved African American men\, women\, and children who worked on James Monroe’s property through our Slavery at Highland program. Bring your questions and come engage with a Highland guide at this drop-in station. The Slavery at Highland program is included with admission to Highland. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://highland.org/highland-and-slavery/” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Learn more about Highland and Slavery[/otw_shortcode_button]
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LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190216T150000
DTSTAMP:20190208T195709Z
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UID:6979-1550318400-1550329200@highland.org
SUMMARY:Slavery at Highland
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to visit and learn more about the enslaved African American men\, women\, and children who worked on James Monroe’s property through our Slavery at Highland program. Bring your questions and come engage with a Highland guide at this drop-in station. The Slavery at Highland program is included with admission to Highland. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://highland.org/highland-and-slavery/” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Learn more about Highland and Slavery[/otw_shortcode_button]
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LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T150000
DTSTAMP:20190208T195708Z
CREATED:20190208T195708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T195708Z
UID:6977-1549713600-1549724400@highland.org
SUMMARY:Slavery at Highland
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to visit and learn more about the enslaved African American men\, women\, and children who worked on James Monroe’s property through our Slavery at Highland program. Bring your questions and come engage with a Highland guide at this drop-in station. The Slavery at Highland program is included with admission to Highland. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://highland.org/highland-and-slavery/” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Learn more about Highland and Slavery[/otw_shortcode_button]\n  \n 
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LOCATION:VA
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