Loudoun Now's 2021 Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival Guide

APRIL 15, 2021

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Last spring, the coronavirus pandemic shut down one of Loudoun’s most popular spring traditions, but the Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival is returning, although as a scaled-down version, for 2021.

For three decades, the event has drawn some 30,000 visitors to the historic district for two days of flowers, food and music on the third weekend of April.

With crowd limits still in place to curb the spread of the virus, downtown streets won’t be packed with visitors this weekend. Instead, for 2021 the festival has been moved to Ida Lee Park where admission will be limited through the distribution of free tickets, which were quickly snapped up by 7,200 garden enthusiasts.

The space will accommodate about half the number of vendors typically found at the event, but many longtime favorites are returning.

Although most activities will take place at the park, there will be plenty for visitors to do if they venture downtown. Many businesses and downtown restaurants are offering special

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Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg Free — Advance Tickets Required flowerandgarden.org deals during the festival weekend.

There will be no beer garden or food vendors on the festival grounds this year.

The Flower and Garden Festival was founded in 1990 as a collaborative effort with the Town of Leesburg and has won local, state and international awards. The festival is produced by the Town of Leesburg, with efforts from many different departments, including Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Leesburg Police, and Leesburg Utilities.

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Where is the festival being held?

The 2021 Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival will be held at Ida Lee Park in the AV Symington Aquatic Center parking lots.

Why did the festival move from downtown Leesburg?

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event moved to Ida Lee Park to allow for better social distancing.

Where is festival parking?

WHAT TO KNOW

BEFORE YOU GO

Attendees will park in the Ida Lee festival parking field, accessed from North King St. The parking gate will open at 8:15 a.m. for the first session of the day. Handicapped accessible parking will be available at the recreation center in a dedicated lot. Placard or tag required.

Do we need tickets for children?

Yes. A ticket is required for every person attending the festival, including small children and infants.

Are there still tickets available?

PAGE 5 What measures will be in place to make the event safe?

Guest, vendor and staff safety is the top priority. The town is following all Virginia state regulations including those regarding capacity restrictions, universal maskwearing in the event space, social distancing and hand washing/sanitizing.

Do I have to wear a mask or face covering?

Yes. All attendees, staff and vendors, ages 5 and older, must wear face coverings in the event area. Face coverings must fully cover the nose and mouth at all times. Disposable masks will be available for guests who do not have their own.

Will there be food vendors and a beer garden this year?

Due to current pandemic restrictions and guidelines, there will not be food vendors or a beer garden.

Will there be a children’s area?

No, tickets are sold out.

There will be no children’s entertainment or craft area this year.

How early may I come for my timed session?

Will there be any entertainment?

Please don’t arrive in the parking area more than 45 minutes in advance.

May I leave the festival and re-enter?

Yes. Main stage acts are scheduled during each of the ticket sessions.

Yes. You may leave and re-enter during your designated ticket session. Be sure to get a hand stamp before leaving the festival area as it will be required to come back in.

No, pets will not be permitted within the festival footprint.

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The People’s Choice Award A hallmark of the Flower and Garden Festival is the landscaper competition in which designers create displays that transform small vender lots into unique garden spaces.

Although the festival is scaled back this year, three landscapers—Amazing Outdoors, Blue Sky Landscaping and Pine Ridge Landscaping—will be showcasing their creativity. Festival visitors will decide who wins top honors—and yearlong bragging rights— by voting for the People’s Choice Loudoun Now File Photo Award.

The designers spend long hours Waterfalls, pergolas, fire pits building their spectacular sites to be and flora in all colors are some ready for the Saturday morning open- of the highlights landscapers ing. Each texture, color, flower, shrub use to design the elaborate and tree is chosen for a particular role displays that anchor the Flower and offer a glimpse of the transforma- and Garden Festival. tion possible even in the tiniest backyard.

The People’s Choice Award is voted on by event guests by placing a ballot in the birdhouse located at the gazebo at the entrance of the event.

Votes are accepted until noon on Sunday, then tallied for the award to be presented on Sunday afternoon.

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at the Festival While much will be different during this year’s Flower and Garden Festival, live music from some of the region’s most popular performers will still be featured.

Each of the six tickets visitor time slots will have a different act on the main stage.

SNOWDAY

Saturday, April 17, 9:30-11:15 a.m.

Snowday was founded in early 2008 with the mission of bringing a cappella and vocal music into mainstream education. It started as a collaboration of several DC-area groups, with members of the group started singing and playing instruments from a very young age, discovering contemporary a cappella in high school and college. While they spend a lot of time touring U.S. schools, they have also traveled internationally, including a trip to Russia as Arts Envoys with the U.S. Department of State.

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Gary and Tom Smallwood return to the Flower and Garden Festival stage this year, providing the opening performance Sunday morning.

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Saturday, April 17, 12:45-2:15 p.m.

A familiar face both in Loudoun’s winery circuit and in Nashville songwriting circles, Dave Mininberg brings a mix of classic covers and clever originals to the stage. Known for his troprock hit “Jimmy Buffett Didn’t Write This Song,” you’ll hear his songs in rotation on ON STAGE continues on page 11

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Stop by and visit our participating merchants.

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Shoes Cup and Cork

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Rouge Boutique & Spa

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Very Virginia Shop

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The Nutrition Spot

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Cowbell Kitchen

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King’s Court Tavern

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SideBar

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Georgetown Café

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Echelon Urban Wine Bar

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Black Shutter Antiques

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Leesburg Gourmet

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Sunflower Shack

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Buford’s Biscuits

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Schmidt’s BBQ

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Goosecup Coffee

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MOCATINAS

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Trinity House Café

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Tarbender’s

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Black Hoof Brewing Company

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King Street Oyster Bar

Dig! Records & Vintage

Crooked Run Brewing

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MacDowell’s Brew Kitchen

Robin Lee Hair and Makeup

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Escape Room Loco

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Leesburg Hobbies & Collectibles

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China King’s Restaurant

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Misguided Angels

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The Global Local

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Abija Blue ........................................................1

Native Perennials....................................... 20

Sleepy Hollow Lights...................................2

Fly Home Birdhouses ............................... 21

Bill and Barb’s Crafts ....................................3

Town of Leesburg Tree Commission... 22

Murrell’s Salsa ................................................4

Caren Mittleman........................................ 23

Wind and Fire Chimes.................................5

The Cottage of Herbs ............................... 24

Print Impress ..................................................6

Blue Sky Landscaping.............................. 25

Seven Barrels..................................................7

Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet ...26

The Painted Garden.....................................8

Wood Fired Pottery................................... 27

A Farm Less Ordinary ..................................9

SS Fragrances.............................................. 28

NoVa Deer Shield....................................... 10

Step by Stepping Stones ........................ 29

Richard’s Seagrass Hats ........................... 11

Sunny Sprouts Greenhouse................... 30

Mam Jam’s Candle Company ................ 12

Onice.............................................................. 31

Tower Garden by Juice Plus+ ................ 13

Radical Roots Organic Farm................... 32

What’s The Buzz Honey LLC ................... 14

Montgomery Shade & Awning, LTD.... 33

Loudoun Now/Leesburg Economic Development ............15

Renewal By Andersen...................34 Peony’s Envy................................................ 35 SoCo Swings................................................ 36

ENTERTAINMENT

Holly Heider Chapple Flowers .............. 37 Presentability LLC...................................... 38

SCHEDULE

Dondero Orchards, LLC ........................... 39

SATURDAY, APRIL 17

Blue Ridge Gardens .................................. 41

9:30am-11:15am Snowday

Town of Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission......................... 43

12:45pm-2:15pm Dave Mininberg 3:45pm-5:30pm Michael Solan

SUNDAY, APRIL 18 9:30am-11:15am Gary and Tom Smallwood 12:45pm-2:15pm Barretones 3:45pm-5:30pm Amy Andrews

For The Birds................................................ 40 Sislers Stone ................................................ 42

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Loudoun County Master Gardener Association ......................... 50

Kris Krafts Stained Glass.......................... 51 Battle Worn Flags....................................... 52 Pine Ridge Landscaping ......................... 53 Garden Lodge Fresh, LLC........................ 54 Tansy Meadows Garden Shop .............. 55 Nelsons Creative Wood Products......... 56 SavATree ....................................................... 57 Richs Handcarved Root Baskets........... 58 True Honey Teas......................................... 59 Frivolous Cottage ...................................... 60 Parsonage Handmade Soaps................ 61 X-Tream Products ...................................... 62 C2 Operations...............................63 Shenandoah Crafts ................................... 64 Celestial Gardens....................................... 65 Amazing Outdoors.................................... 66 Berrygood Farm LLC................................. 67 NOVA Wholesale Growers ...................... 68 Tres Trop Designs....................................... 69 MAXXDOGGTOYZ...................................... 70 Out of the Woodwork .............................. 71 Althouse Pottery........................................ 72 Harvesting History, LLC ........................... 73

Loudoun Medical Group...............44

Frog Music Garden.................................... 74

Greg’s Art & Garden Iron ......................... 45

Temalle Ltd. ................................................. 75

Heartland Foods ..............................46

Avant-Garden Pottery.............................. 76 Food Loop Compost................................. 77

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Sittin’ Easy..................................................... 78 Cymron Cottage......................................... 79 Premium Spas & Billiards ........................ 80

Christ Community Lutheran Church......................NP1

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy ............ 81

Visit Loudoun...........................................................NP2

Riverbend Landscapes and Tree Service ............................................ 82 Washington Gardener Magazine.. 83

Loudoun Career Firefighters Foundation ......NP3 Leesburg Diversity Commission .........................NP4

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Enjoy Downtown’s unique food & drinks, and speciality shops.

Our merchants are excited to share curated experience and specials during the Flower & Garden weekend (4/17-4/18).

Merchants may require proof of F&G attendance.

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Weekend sales, multiple antique dealers all weekend

Cheese burger w/ American cheese, free toppings, small fry w/ dip & drink $9.99

15% off entire purchase

15% off of any retail purchase

25% Off Medium Shake & Mega Tea Combo

20% off on all Merchandise

The Resourceful Woman: Home décor & books on sale

25% off any coffee, tea, or bar drink with the purchase of breakfast or lunch

10% discount for dinner

10% off all purchases

Happy Hour Pricing all weekend $2 off beer, wine, menu cocktails, & all prepared food

10% off orders over $20 (excluding lunch specials)

10% discount for dinner

Shaved Ice Social 2–4p.m. 4/17–4/18: Free shaved ice w/ mention Flower and Garden promo

$5 off purchases over $25 w/ proof of Flower & Garden Ticket

Free dessert with purchase of two entries

Free iced coffee with purchase of an entrée

25% off Heart & Soul IPA (day of festival only)

15% off one item (valid on in-store purhases only; not on website)

Beer & wine $2 @ 2p.m., $3 @ 3 p.m., $4 @ 4p.m., $5 @ 5p.m. $2 off house cocktails & $5 bites.

Cotton Candy Social on both Saturday and Sunday from 3pm-5pm

10% off all purchases

Select vintage clothing 50% off; BOGO vintage clothing from $5 bin; 10/$1 LPs; 20% off old stock LPs

10% off of purchase with proof of Flower and Garden ticket 10% off food orders w/ proof of F&G attendance. Sat. Rowdy Ace Band 3–6:30 and Sun. 8 Track Jones 2–5:30

20% off @ Muz and Rose, no exclusions apply. Discount code “flowershow”

$2 off steak and cheese eggrolls

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BARRETONES

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The Barretones is a group of veteran DC-area performers led by Randy Barrett offering an exciting mix of bluegrass, country, swing music and beyond. Randy is a triple-threat as a standout songwriter, vocalist, and instrumentalist on guitar and banjo.

He has won several Washington Area Music Awards for Best Male Vocalist in Bluegrass and Traditional Folk as well as Bluegrass Album of the Year for his CD, Lights of Home.

Saturday, April 17, 3:45-5:30 p.m.

Michael Solan is a lyricist, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who studied creative writing at California State University, Long Beach. He has written and produced music for over a decade, drawing inspiration from traditional American folk music, the strong lyrical content of Bob Dylan and Lou Reed and developing his musical styles form years with rock and roll bands, hip hop and rap acts, the folk scene, jazz projects, and EDM.

GARY AND TOM SMALLWOOD

Sunday, April 18, 9:30-11:15 a.m.

Gary and Tom Smallwood are homegrown Loudoun favorites and fixtures on the Flower and Garden Festival

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Leesburg Launches Business Support Bingo Campaign To help welcome patrons back to the historic district following more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, the Town of Leesburg’s Department of Economic Development is kicking off a month-long Bingo campaign designed to get locals and visitors alike to explore the diversity of businesses located downtown.

Now Open in Downtown Leesburg!

The Global Local is a Unique Boutique that showcases Local Artists and Makers as well as Fair Trade globally sourced products.

Visit us weekends from 11:30-5 at 103 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175.

Take advantage of 20% with your flower and garden show admission The Global Local 103 Loudoun St. SW Leesburg, VA 20175 (571) 210-2324 | www.globallocalshop.com

Rouge Spa & Boutique is located at the heart of Historic Leesburg, Virginia.

Rouge Spa, offers personalized facials, massage and body treatments to help clients feel relaxed and renewed. Rouge features a selection of unique, one-of-a-kind beauty and skin care products from around the world.

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“In this time when the local businesses that who mean so much to our community, need all the support they can get, we hope that this initiative will remind visitors of the wonderful shops and atmosphere that make Downtown Leesburg a true destination of choice,” said Economic Development Director Russell Seymour.

Participants in the Locally Leesburg Bingo Challenge are asked to visit the town’s dining, shopping, cultural and craft beverage sites, track their progress on a Bingo card and enter to win special prize packages donated

by CEO Consulting Group.

Once an individual has completed a row of activities, he or she may drop off the card at Town Hall or send a photo of it to Business Development and Retention Manager Melanie Scoggins, who is spearheading the campaign. Email to mscoggins@leesburgva.gov with “BINGO Entry” in the subject line.

Entries also may be made through social media by tagging postings @LeesburgEconomicDevelopment and #LocallyLeesburg.

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Seeing The Sights VISIT THE LOUDOUN MUSEUM

Typically, a trip to the Flower and Garden Festival is a daylong excursion, but this year’s scaled-down version offers a narrow window for visitors to explore the vendor offerings.

However, there are still plenty of ways to extend your visit to Leesburg, and some activities might be new to even longtime residents.

Here are a few suggestions:

TOUR DODONA MANOR At the edge of the historic district on East Market Street is the home of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate George C. Marshall, who served as chief of staff of the Army, secretary of state, secretary of defense and president of the American Red Cross.

The George C. Marshall International Center operates Dodona Manor as a historic house museum at 312 E. Market St. The house was home to George and Katherine Marshall from 1941 to 1959. Weekend guided tours provide a full picture of Gen. Marshall’s life—on the international and national stage as well has his

local life.

Tours are offered Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per adult and may be purchased in advance at georgecmarshall.org.

The center also offers a free, self-guided walking tour that explores the architecture and fascinating history of the home. That tour may be viewed at the center’s website.

The official repository for Loudoun’s history, the museum works to navigate the county’s evolving future, conserve Loudoun’s diverse and complete history, interpret authentically, and disseminate knowledge of Loudoun’s culture, history, and natural treasures.

Currently, the museum features three special exhibits spotlighting three different eras of Loudoun’s history: Caught in the Maelstrom of Civil War: Loudoun Divided; A Fragile Republic: 1800-1825; and Vintage Pursuits: Cultivating a Virginia Wine Industry.

The Loudoun Museum, located at 16 Loudoun St. SW, is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission. The museum closes between 1-1:30 p.m. for daily cleaning. Masks are required.

GET THE APP The Town of Leesburg’s TourLeesburg app offers four self-guided

Merchants Offer Festival Weekend Discounts For three decades, Leesburg’s annual Flower and Garden Festival has drawn huge crowds the historic district. With COVID restrictions still in effect, the festival will be open only to a fraction of the 30,000 visitors who typically attend and it won’t be held in the downtown area.

However, the town’s Department of Economic Development

is teaming up with downtown retailers, restaurants and breweries to provide extra incentives for fairgoers to extend their visits beyond the festival grounds.

“The annual Flower and Garden Festival is a very popular event, bringing local residents, as well as visitors from around the region to Leesburg. Its popularity has also meant a lot to the local business

community, as it draws clients and patrons downtown,” Economic Development Director Russell Seymour said. “With the festival being relocated this year to Ida Lee Park due to COVID, our focus quickly became on identifying opportunities to entice attendees to visit Downtown Leesburg.

More than 30 businesses are offering specials during the festival

walking tours of the downtown area.

The app can help you explore the town’s historical highlights; African-American history; the county’s foreign war memorials; and visit the town’s public art displays.

Each tour has historical photos, maps, images and audio narration of each site.

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weekend—some deals will be reserved for those attending the garden show and other will be available to all downtown visitors.

Discounts range from a halfprice Bavarian pretzel at Black Hoof Brewing to a free dessert at King Street Oyster Bar to 20% off all merchandise at Rouge Boutique & Spa—and that’s just in the middle of one block of King Street.

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