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@wintergreenresortva Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th Anniversary at Wintergreen Resort’s July 4th Jubilee on Saturday, July 4.

Join us for a full day of patriotic festivities high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring live music, scenic chairlift rides, local arts and crafts vendors, family-friendly activities, and delicious food and beverages on the Blue Ridge Terrace.

As the sun sets, gather for a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 PM, lighting up the mountain sky in celebration of our nation’s 250-year journey.

Whether you’re making family memories, enjoying the cool mountain air, or taking in the views, there’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than Wintergreen Resort.

View the full schedule at wintergreenresort.com.

#July4thJubilee #America250 #WintergreenResort #FireworksOnTheMountain #BlueRidgeEvents IndependenceDay FamilyFun LiveMusic ChairliftRides

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@wintergreenresortva Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th Anniversary at Wintergreen Resort’s July 4th Jubilee on Saturday, July 4. Join us for a full day of patriotic festivities high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring live music, scenic chairlift rides, local arts and crafts vendors, family-friendly activities, and delicious food and beverages on the Blue Ridge Terrace. As the sun sets, gather for a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 PM, lighting up the mountain sky in celebration of our nation’s 250-year journey. Whether you’re making family memories, enjoying the cool mountain air, or taking in the views, there’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than Wintergreen Resort. View the full schedule at wintergreenresort.com. #July4thJubilee #America250 #WintergreenResort #FireworksOnTheMountain #BlueRidgeEvents IndependenceDay FamilyFun LiveMusic ChairliftRides
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No farms. no food. Support your local farmers 🥳

@lovingstonfarmersmarket
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Available tomorrow from Twin Springs Farm:

*Beets
*Cabbage
*Kale
*Lettuce
*Yellow squash
*Zucchini
*Garlic
*Peppers

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No farms. no food. Support your local farmers 🥳 @lovingstonfarmersmarket • Available tomorrow from Twin Springs Farm: *Beets *Cabbage *Kale *Lettuce *Yellow squash *Zucchini *Garlic *Peppers
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It’s officially al fresco season ☀️🍷⛰️
Slow porch dinners, warm summer breezes, mountain views, golden sunsets, and a table full of your faves… the perfect way to welcome the solstice and settle into summer in Virginia’s wine country ✨⛰️🍷#solstice #summervibes #mountainlife #virginialiving

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It’s officially al fresco season ☀️🍷⛰️ Slow porch dinners, warm summer breezes, mountain views, golden sunsets, and a table full of your faves… the perfect way to welcome the solstice and settle into summer in Virginia’s wine country ✨⛰️🍷#solstice #summervibes #mountainlife #virginialiving
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Wishing all the dad’s out the happiest of Father’s Day! Stop by with dad for a tour & tasting! We’re open from 12-5 p.m.

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@vadistillery • Wishing all the dad’s out the happiest of Father’s Day! Stop by with dad for a tour & tasting! We’re open from 12-5 p.m.
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@wrfbrewery
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Treat Dad to a special Father’s Day Celebration featuring the Nobodies From Nowhere Band from 2-5pm at our tropical tiki bar!

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@wrfbrewery • Treat Dad to a special Father’s Day Celebration featuring the Nobodies From Nowhere Band from 2-5pm at our tropical tiki bar!
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the mountains are calling 

the mountains are calling 

the mountains are calling 

the mountains are calling 

the mountains are calling 

the mountains are calling