Middleburg, Va. Hosts Fourth Annual "Celebrate the Harvest Week" September 9-18
Celebrating the best food, wine and art in Virginia's hunt country

MIDDLEBURG, VA, September 08, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Celebrate the Harvest Week is back in Middleburg, Va., September 9-18, celebrating the best food, wine and art in Virginia's hunt country.

Based on a traditional harvest, a time when communities came together to celebrate the end of the growing season, the fourth annual Celebrate the Harvest Week continues the tradition. Local farms, wineries, breweries and roasters are partnering with many restaurants and businesses in Middleburg to showcase the best locally produced goods that the community has to offer.

Throughout the week, restaurants in Middleburg will offer special menus and dishes featuring fresh and local produce, meats, cheeses and wines. Participating restaurants include Market Salamander, Red Horse Tavern, Julien's, Red Fox Inn, Home Farm, Backstreet Cafe, The Fox's Den, Mello Out, The Upper Crust, Cuppa Giddy Up, Teddy's Pizza, The French Hound, and Goodstone Inn & Restaurant.

"Celebrate the Harvest Week is a great way to support local restaurants and purveyors," said Marny Birkitt, co-owner of The French Hound Restaurant and an organizer of the event. "This event will give patrons an opportunity to experience the wonderful food and wine that Virginia's Piedmont region has to offer."

During Celebrate the Harvest Week, Middleburg will hold its first Celebration Saturday event. Starting September 17, the town of Middleburg will come alive the third Saturday of each month through December. Celebration Saturdays will feature local musicians and artists as well as unique shopping and dining. Many shops and galleries in town will stay open until 7 p.m. during this special event series.

Celebrate the Harvest Week and Celebration Saturdays are hosted by Middleburg businesses and sponsored by the Middleburg Business & Professional Association.

Middleburg is located approximately 50 minutes west of Washington, D.C. Take I-66 to Route 50 west (towards Winchester). Continue on Route 50 for 25 miles into Middleburg. Visit www.townofmiddleburg.org for additional information about Celebrate the Harvest Week or to view a complete list of participating restaurants.

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