Events
Residences of Salamander, with its prime location in the heart of horse and hunt country, benefits from easy access to a host of inspiring events. Residents here enjoy lively regional celebrations including the iconic Middleburg Hunt Point-to-Point, Famous Middleburg Hunt Review, Mile-Long Christmas Parade and Shakespeare in the Burg. For families settling into Salamander, attendance at these spirited events will foster memory-making traditions, honored and anticipated for generations to come.
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Equestrian Competitions
Despite a population of less than 900 residents, Middleburg plays host to a number of prestigious equestrian events throughout the year. Along with the thundering hooves of each event’s equine athletes, attendees enjoy terrier races, shopping, hat contests, tailgate parties and lasting memories.
MIDDLEBURG SPRING RACES
April
Virginia’s oldest steeplechase draws thousands of race fans to Glenwood Park every third Saturday in April. What began as a local affair in 1911 has become a world-class racing event celebrating the country’s most athletic thoroughbreds.
VIRGINIA GOLD CUP
May
Celebrities, politicians and business leaders from around the world turn out in their race-day finest to network, entertain and socialize in style while enjoying the kaleidoscopic color changes that transform the vast, southern landscape every autumn.
UPPERVILLE COLT & HORSE SHOW
June
A fixture on the equestrian calendar, the Upperville Colt & Horse Show is a week-long United States Equestrian Federation Premier Rated event. Established in 1853, it is the oldest horse show in the United States.
Polo
The exhilaration of world-class polo arrives in Middleburg each summer, thrilling spectators with action-packed games. Experience the legendary sport of royalty as teams compete for the win.
TWILIGHT POLO
Summer
With over 30 members and an array of students, it’s one of the largest polo clubs in the United States. Gather the family and pack a picnic to watch their competitions every Saturday night during the summer.
SUNDAY POLO AT GREAT MEADOWS
Summer
Virginia United Polo brings the region's top players to the Sheila C. Johnson Polo Field at Great Meadow. The epitome of sophistication, wear your favorite hat or sports jacket and gaze upon the game while enjoying a morning cocktail.
Family Reunion
August
Presented by Kwame Onwuachi, this four-day event celebrates diversity in the hospitality community. Onwuachi is a James Beard ward-winning chef and is highly reconcognized by Esquire Magazine, Forbes 30 under 30, Time’s 100 Next List and more. In partnership with Food & Wine and Sheila Johnson, he brings his Afro-Carribean culture and culinary heritage to this first-of-its-kind event. Enjoy presentations, tastings, dinner and thought-provoking discussions with the industry’s top chefs, sommeliers and leaders. Past panel guests include Carla Hall, Nina Compton, Carlton McCoy, Mashama Bailey, Rodney Scott, Gregory Gourdet, Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Pierre Thiam.
Middleburg Film Festival
October
The Middleburg Film Festival offers four days of fantastic films throughout the village of Middleburg. Founded by Sheila Johnson and debuting just after Salamander Middleburg opened, Middleburg is hailed as one of the top film festival destinations in the world. The event serves as a launching pad for exciting new artists as well as a showcase for the year’s Oscar frontrunners.
Residences at Salamander ownership provides access to the carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films in intimate theater environments followed by fascinating talk-back sessions with world-renowned filmmakers and actors.
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