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Food & Wine Calendar: May


May 24 through 31


strawberries

SPOTLIGHT

Delaplane Strawberry Festival
May 29-30, 10a.m.-5p.m. Celebrate Memorial Day with live music, art, crafts, great food, a petting zoo, and loads of strawberries! Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane; 540-592-3556; www.delaplanestrawberry
festival.com
; $15 per car in advance, $20 at the gate for 1 day pass.






Memorial Day Kick Off Party
May 27; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Mister Days is throwing a summer send off that includes DJs, dancing, and giveaways.  Come out for a chance to win a Dewey Beach house rental, Starboard gift cards, free gym memberships, and free tanning. Mister Days, 3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington; www.misterdays.com; $10 donation at the door.

Memorial Day BBQ
May 30, 12:30-4 p.m. Join DelFosse Winery for a Mediterranean barbeque consisting of Brochettes (kebabs) of marinated lamb, chicken, and shrimp served over a bed of mixed organic greens and a spicy couscous salad.  Music will be provided and wine will be available for purchase at a 10% discount.  Reservations are required. DelFosse Winery; 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber; 434-236-6100; www.delfossewine.com. $25 per person.

Memorial Day Charitable Pig Roast
May 30, 4 p.m. 3 Bar & Grill will host a charitable pig roast to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  The 250 pound pig will be provided by Eco-Friendly Foods and drink specials will be available from 4-9 p.m. Specials include $2 Miller Lite, $3 Bell’s Oberon Ale, and $5 Bacon Bloody Marys.  Smoky pulled pork sandwiches will be available for suggested donations of $5. www.restaurantthree.com



Preet Palace
Loudoun 360