April 11, 2024

LOUDOUN COUNTY

UPCOMING EVENTS

There's so much for our Middleburg businesses to take advantage of this April!

On Wednesday, April 24th from 10am-4pm, Launch Loudoun, will be coming to the Middleburg Library for 1-on-1 business consultations throughout the day. What is Launch Loudoun? It is a program of Loudoun Economic Development, provides experiences and services for Loudoun entrepreneurs through the entire lifecycle of their small business

Book your appointment now or learn more here!

During Loudoun's annual Small Business Week Celebration, the Department of Economic Development is hosting an educational summit on Tuesday, April 30th from 8am-3:30pm at The Lodge at Hanson Park in Brambleton. The goal of the summit is to connect with and provide resources for small businesses from all industries who are looking to start or scale their concept or current plan.

Register here!

Do you need assistance with a federal agency? Are there any concerns or opinions that you would like to directly share with Congresswoman Wexton's office? If so, then check out her team’s upcoming mobile office hours this Friday, April 12th from 10am-1pm in Middleburg!

We’ll be out in your community this week to meet constituents where you’re at and get you the help you need. We can help you navigate Social Security and Medicare, apply for veterans benefits, and get answers about immigration processes.

You can use this link to book an appointment for the date and location below.

MIDDLEBURG BUSINESS NETWORK

The Middleburg Business Forum is brought to you by MBPA! This is a business community forum open to all businesses that hold a business license with the Town of Middleburg. We created this group as a central place to share information/alerts and ideas for the Middleburg business community and we look forward to hearing from you!

LOUDOUN 40 UNDER 40 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Class of Loudoun 40 Under 40. To be eligible, the nominee must live and/or work in Loudoun County and be under the age of 40 as of August 1, 2024. Nominations will be accepted through April 30.

THE HAPPINESS OF COLOR SPRING JEWELRY EVENT 2024 AT THE BYRNE GALLERY

This special exhibition will feature jewelry and accessories for the new season by five local designers: Olga Chan, Debra Fabian, Margarita Smoroda, Kathryn Stanko and Susie Lipscher of Plum Blossom Kimono. Each of their one-of-a-kind collections incorporates color and compositions using the latest Spring fashions.

DON'T MISS THE MIDDLEBURG FARMERS MARKET KICKOFF SATURDAY, MAY 4TH

The Middleburg Farmers Market will kick off on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the new Town Hall location! This year we're excited to welcome food trucks, live entertainment, weekly contests and more!

The Children's Entrepreneur Market will be back again this season.

The Middleburg Farmers Market is sponsored by the Town of Middleburg to provide local agriculturalists with a retail outlet for their products. The market provides the citizens of the area with an opportunity to purchase fresh quality products from the people who produce them.

Here are some vendors you can expect!

Dark Hollow Farms
The Preppy Pretzel
Hidden Creek
Double Creek Ranch
Willoughby Farms & Flowers
Hess Orchards
JNRG Healing Co.
Cobbler View Farm
Tummy Yumyum Candy Apples
MM Coffee Farm
Middleburg Crafts
...and more!!

Are you interested in becoming a vendor?? Apply here!

Know of a great food truck that would like to participate in the Middleburg Farmers Market? Send them to this sign up link!

Photo Credit: Kim Shelly

ART IN THE BURG | MAY 11, 2024

Join us Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on South Madison and Federal Street to Celebrate The Arts!

In addition to paintings, pottery, sculptures and photography, we've expanded out event to include multiple new genres, including:

- Paws & Picasso Pet Fashion Show
- "Tribute to Mom"
- Storytime with Mary Beth from Middleburg Books
- Dance performances
- Live Music
- Local chefs offering cooking demonstrations

- AND MORE!

In addition, local businesses, schools, and neighborhoods will participate in Art CAN Help by creating sculptures from unopened cans of food. Sign up to create a sculpture or come and enjoy. Vote for your favorite sculpture by dropping a dollar in their can. All proceeds from Art CAN Help will benefit the Seven Loaves Foodbank.

WE ARE FULL! No more applications will be accepted for the 2024 Art In The Burg.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Planning your next visit to Middleburg? Don't forget to check out the Visit Middleburg event calendar to stay up to date with all of the events happening in Town.

Would you be interested in helping support our Town events in 2024? Please email Ali MacIntyre, Director of Business Development at amacintyre@middleburgva.gov.

Here are a few dates you do not want to miss!

5/4: Middleburg Farmers Market Kickoff

5/11: Art In The Burg

5/31: Middleburg Day *NEW*

6/3-9: Upperville Horse Show

6/22: Juneteenth Celebration

7/4: Independence Day Celebration

8/2-4: Summer Sidewalk Sale

8/6: National Night Out

9/21: Middleburg Oktoberfest

10/17-20: Middleburg Film Festival

10/22-27: 1000 Miglia Warm Up

10/31: Hot Dog It's Halloween!

12/7: Christmas In Middleburg

12/14: Dickens of a Christmas Celebration!

....AND MORE!!

Photo Credit: Kim Shelly

APRIL MEETING SCHEDULE

4/11 6:00pm Town Council

4/16 6:00pm Cultural and Community Events Committee Meeting

4/17 5:30pm Middleburg Arts Council

4/22 9:00am Economic Development Advisory Committee

4/22 6:30pm Middleburg Planning Commission

4/25 7:00pm Town Council

*TOWN ENEWSLETTER UPDATE:

The email address for the newsletter will now be Civic Plus' due to changes in mass email regulations.*

We want to hear from YOU!

If you have any questions, concerns, exciting news, or would simply like to connect - please email me at amacintyre@middleburgva.gov. Looking forward to hearing from you!