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Experience spring in the beautiful rolling hills of Patrick County. Spring is a great time to explore one of our hiking trails, visit a cherry orchard, or one of our many greenhouses. Take advantage of the longer, warmer days and explore Fairy Stone State Park or join one of the park’s guided hikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orchards and Berries <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Levering Orchard<\/strong><\/em><\/a>: This 112-year-old, family-owned orchard offers many different types of fruit throughout the year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Windy Hill Orchard<\/em><\/strong><\/a>: Windy Hill is a family-owned orchard that has been open for over 100 year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dawson’s Orchard<\/em><\/strong><\/a>: Dawson’s is a pick-your-own orchard that grows cherries, peaches, and apples<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fairy Stone Monday Market<\/a><\/em><\/strong>: This market meets every Monday evening<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mabe\u2019s Strawberry Stand<\/em><\/strong><\/a>: Grab a flat (or three!) of freshly picked local strawberries at the annual Mabe\u2019s Strawberry Stand in Patrick Springs conveniently located on Highway 58.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wade’s Orchard<\/em><\/strong><\/a>: Wade’s is a family-owned orchard that sells a variety of fruits, local produce, and other goods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stuart Farmers\u2019 Market<\/em><\/strong><\/a>: Enjoy the freshness of Spring at the Stuart Famers\u2019 Market located in Historic Downtown Stuart starting in May each year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Annual Spring Festivals and Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring Garden Symposium<\/em><\/strong>: The Patrick County Master Gardeners will be hosting their 13th spring Garden Symposium this year on March 12th!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reynold Homestead Historic Home Tours<\/em><\/strong>: Every Saturday and Sunday from April through October<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PCMA Monthly Bluegrass Concerts<\/em><\/strong>: The Patrick County Music Association hosts a free concert each month<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Strawberry Festival<\/em><\/strong>: The Strawberry Festival is held each May. Come out for all the sweet and savory strawberry treats your stomach can handle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farm Bureau Agriculture Expo<\/em><\/strong>: At the Patrick County Agriculture Expo you can find livestock, wool, blacksmith, and other trade demonstrations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willis Gap Community Jam<\/em><\/strong>: A weekly jam session that welcomes everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Greenhouses and Garden Stores<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hall\u2019s Plants & Produce<\/em><\/a><\/strong>: 987 Doe Run Rd Ararat, VA <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puckett\u2019s Greenhouses<\/em><\/a><\/strong>: 1461 Green Spring Rd Ararat, VA <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Clay & Twig<\/a><\/em><\/strong>: 3103 Dogwood Rd. Critz, VA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terre a Terre<\/a><\/em><\/strong>: 2281 Dan Valley Farm Rd. Claudville, VA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Flower Blooming Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Late February-March<\/strong>: Daffodils, Crocus, Creeping Phlox, Fruit Trees, Virginia Bluebells, Dwarf Iris, Blood Root, Red Bud<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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April-May<\/strong>: Flame Azalea, Ramps, Magnolia, Trillium, Rhododendron, Solomon’s Seal, Mayapple, Flowering Dogwood<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Experience spring in the beautiful rolling hills of Patrick County. Spring is a great time to explore one of our hiking trails, visit a cherry orchard, or one of our many greenhouses. Take advantage of the longer, warmer days and explore Fairy Stone State Park or join one of the park’s guided hikes. 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