Chapter Events & Fundraisers
We are proud to offer these events in 2021, and we hope that you'll come out and get to know your fellow Hokies. We will also have several opportunities for our members to get involved, from community service to scholarship fundraisers. Check back often for new events, and be sure to follow us on Facebook for regular updates!
Fauquier Chapter VT Alumni Social & Student Sendoff
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021 4-6 p.m.
NEW VENUE: The Barking Rose Brewery + Farm
9057 Old Culpeper Road
Warrenton, VA 20186
Hokies, families and friends—Join us for great brew, delicious food truck, scholarship raffle and VT giveaways. The event is free—bring your own food or food available for purchase from 7 Moltin food truck (traditional Mexican) and beverages (must be 21 to purchase beer). We're still working on details but hope you'll join us. Keep an eye out here and on our Facebook page.
RSVP not necessary but to help our host with a headcount, please click here to let us know if you plan to come by July 27.
Note: Students who enter the scholarship raffle must show proof of Fauquier residency (driver's license or if you've received a letter from VT mailed to your current address). The raffle is open to all VT students who reside in Fauquier County (all high schools, current VT students including graduate students, and students transferring from community college).
Fauquier Alumni Meeting
TBD
All alumni are invited! It's casual, a good chance to meet other alumni and help plan future events.
Past Events & News
2021 Spring Community Service
SATURDAY, APRIL 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29
Warrenton, VA
We could use your help at our Adopt-A-Highway location by clearing the parking lot of litter. All hands are welcome, not just alumni!
Afterwards we'll have a short meeting to discuss the possible picnic and other events.
Questions? Contact Linda at auctionfanlld@aol.com.
2020 Fall Community Service
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29
Warrenton, VA
We'll begin the morning with a quick talk on diversity from 2 local Hokie alumni. Then help with our Adopt-A-Highway location by clearing the parking lot of litter. All hands are welcome, not just alumni!
If you'd like to drop off canned food or tissues, we'll be donating those to a local shelter. Questions? Contact Linda at auctionfanlld@aol.com.
2020 ENCORE SPEAKER EVENT
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 at 2-3:30 p.m.
Old Bust Head Brewery
Vint Hill
Robin White, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech
presents Livestock at the Intersection of Sustainability and Technology
Are you concerned about the impact your dietary choices might have on the environment? Do you get frustrated with the conflicting and confusing food labels? Dr. White reviews the science-based information evaluating the environmental impact of animal-source foods and talks about why conflicting information exists. The talk will review the historical trends in environmental impact of animal-source foods, the role they play today both domestically and internationally, and discuss how integrating technology into this industry can help enhance sustainability.
$10/adult, Free for students but registration is required. All proceeds go toward our scholarship fund. Beer (age 21+) and rootbeer are available for sale at the bar. Please register by March 5. Seating is limited so don't delay. For questions email dfoulk@vt.edu.
2019 Fall Community Service (Click here to see photos)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29
Warrenton, VA
Help with our Adopt-A-Highway location by clearing the parking lot of litter. All hands are welcome, not just alumni!
Questions? Contact Linda at auctionfanlld@aol.com.
SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2019
Blacksburg, VA
Fauquier Chapter won Gold Medal!
6th Annual Fauquier Chapter VT Alumni Picnic & Student Sendoff
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 5-8 p.m.
NEW VENUE: The Lake Ritchie Pavilion at 5305 Lake Ritchie Rd.
Bealeton, VA 22712
Adults: $25 prepaid/$30 at the event
VT Students and children ages 6-16: $10
Children under 6: FREE
BBQ, CASH BAR, RAFFLE, SILENT AUCTION, GAMES
Many thanks to Eric Maybach for contributing the BBQ and to Angela Smith for Appetizers, Sides, Desserts, and Drinks!
Chance to WIN A $500 SCHOLARSHIP!! (Winner must PRE-REGISTER for the picnic by August 5 AND be either a Fauquier County student residing in Fauquier County or a current VT student from Fauquier County.)
OPEN LATE / FREE Concert to support the NSLM
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 at 6-8 p.m.
Virginia Tech partnering with George Mason and the Hill School
featuring the Chris Lawrence Band
National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM)
102 The Plains Rd
Middleburg, VA
Rain or shine, picnics welcome, no glass containers or outside alcohol, no dogs. Proceeds from beer and wine sales benefit the NSLM. This event is produced by the NSLM but we hope to see you there!
Warrenton Spring Festivals (Click here to see photos)
SATURDAYS in MAY 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Main Street, Warrenton, VA
2019 THE BIG EVENT / Community Service & Food Drive (Click here to see photos)
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29
Warrenton, VA
Our usual quick adopt-a-highway service. Wear rubber boots and gloves. We provide the trash bags.
This year we're also collecting canned goods so bring a couple cans. Even if you can't stay to help pick up litter, we'd appreciate your donations.
2019 Encore Hokie Talk Presentation Click here to see photos
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019 at 1-3 p.m. Pre-registration is over but a few seats are still available at the Door.
Old Bust Head Brewery, 7134 Farm Station Rd, Vint Hill, VA 20187
Matthew Gabriele, Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Religion and Culture, shares his ideas on how The Game of Thrones has picked up subtle ways women gain power in patriarchal cultures, as well as misconceptions about the Middle Ages from 19th and 20th century culture, not historical events. Game of Thrones kicks off its final season in April 2019.
Grab a beer, cold-brew coffee, or rootbeer and meet Prof. Gabriele. Light snacks will be provided or bring your own. Guests pay for their own drinks; no outside alcohol permitted. Optional brewery tour afterwards.
RSVP by Feb 15. Space is limited! (Our last presentation was standing room only) Free to children under age 12 and students, $10 for all others.
TO ATTEND/REGISTER: $10 cash or make check payable to “Fauquier Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association”
QUESTIONS? Email Laura Symanski at laura@natsukographicdesign.com or call (not text) Debbie Foulk-Libby at 540-349-3268.
2018 Community Service
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 at 9:30 a.m.
Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29
Warrenton, VA
Football Watch Party | VT v MIAMI
NOVEMBER 17, 2018 3:30 p.m. kickoff
Football Watch Party | VT v Notre Dame
OCTOBER 6, 2018 8 p.m. kickoff
Red Zone in Warrenton
SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2018
Blacksburg, VA
Fauquier Chapter won Gold Medal!
5th Annual Fauquier Chapter Alumni Picnic & Student Sendoff
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018 5-8 p.m. Rain or shine!
"Twin Oaks" Estate
6791 James Madison Highway
Warrenton, VA 20187
Approx. 2 miles North of Warrenton on Rt. 17. Property will have Sign at the Entrance w/ Burgundy and Orange Balloons at entrance on picnic day.
BUFFET DINNER CATERED BY SAVORY FARE, CASH BAR, RAFFLE, SILENT AUCTION, GAMES
Chance to WIN A SCHOLARSHIP!! (Raffle closed...Winner must have registered by JULY 25 be a Fauquier County resident and student)
Chance to WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED VT FOOTBALL!
$10 VT Students and Children (ages 6-16); $30 Adults; Children Under 6 Free
TO ATTEND/REGISTER: Make check payable to “Fauquier Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association”
and mail to Laura Symanski, 7591 E Main Street, Marshall, VA 20115.
PLEASE NOTE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AND PROVIDE EMAIL CONTACT INFORMATION.
Mail registration/payment by JULY 31 or email that you're coming and bring cash or check with you. The scholarship raffle is now closed but there are plenty of other prizes to win from Warrenton Jewelers, Chik fil A, Hunter's Head/Gentle Harvest, WARF, and more!
Questions? Click here.
Many thanks to Savory Fare for catering the delicious dinner.
OPEN LATE / FREE Concert to support the NSLM
FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018 6-8 p.m.
VT Alumni Night Features the Bryan Shepherd Country Band
Rain or shine, picnics welcome, cash bar, no glass containers, no outside alcohol, pets must be leashed
Concert and Museum FREE ADMISSION and open to the public.
Yardsale
SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2018 at 8 a.m.
Nick's Deli/Glascock's Grocery Parking Lot
Main Street, Marshall, VA
All proceeds go to our scholarship fund.
2018 BIG EVENT and Community Service (Click here to see photos)
SATURDAY, APRIL 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29
Warrenton, VA
We'll do our part for VT's The Big Event and the Adopt-A-Highway program by clearing the parking lot of litter. All hands are welcome, not just alumni! If you'd like to order a FREE Big Event T-shirt click here (by March 10).
Questions? Contact Linda at auctionfanlld@aol.com.
FREE Encore Hokie Talk Presentation
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 at 3 p.m.
Old Bust Head Brewery, 7134 Farm Station Rd, Vint Hill, VA 20187
Join us as we welcome David Goldsmith, Ph.D., for an encore presentation of his fascinating Pre-game Hokie Talk – Constructing the Future: How we are using robots, drones, 700 MPH trains.
Click here to see photos
34th Annual Santa's Village Arts and Craft Fair
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 at 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fauquier High School Cafeteria
705 Waterloo St, Warrenton, VA 20186
Visit our booth—we'll be selling antiques and ornaments. All proceeds go toward our association for scholarships and events.
Cat Chat
Presented by VT Alum, Dr. Renee Nolan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 at 6 p.m.
Piedmont Small Animal Clinic at Piedmont Equine
4122 Zulla Rd, The Plains, VA 20198
Learn all about feline behavior, facts and tips. Human food and adult beverages will be served.
2017 Community Service
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 at 9-10 a.m.
Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29
Warrenton, VA
Our usual quick adopt-a-highway service.
Remington Lions Club Flea Market
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
11326 James Madison Hwy, Remington, VA 22712
Donate items to sell or just come by to say hi. All proceeds go toward our association for scholarships and events.
Football Watch Party | VT v Miami
NOVEMBER 4, 2017 at 7:45 p.m.
Red Zone in Warrenton
Football Watch Party | VT v Clemson
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 at 7:45 p.m.
Red Zone in Warrenton
VT Alumni Officers Forum
SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2017
Blacksburg, VA
Fauquier Chapter won Silver Medal and Outreach Medal!
4th Annual Fauquier Chapter Alumni Picnic & Student Sendoff
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2017 5-8 p.m. Accepting registrations until August 8.
NEW LOCATION rain or shine!
"Twin Oaks" Estate (earlier called "Highcliffe" Estate)
6791 James Madison Highway
Warrenton, VA 20187
OPEN LATE / FREE Concert to support the NSLM
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017 6-9 p.m.
VT Alumni Night Features the Bryan Shepherd Country Band
Rain or shine, picnics welcome, cash bar, no glass containers, no outside alcohol, pets must be leashed
Concert and Museum FREE ADMISSION and open to the public.
2017 Remembrance Day and Earth Day Community Service (Click here to see photos)
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 at 9 a.m. Candle Lighting Ceremony followed by Clean Up Community Service
Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29
Warrenton, VA
We'll gather for a moment to remember the victims of the April 16, 2007 VT shooting. Then, we'll do our part for Earth Day and the Adopt-A-Highway program to clear the parking lot of litter. All hands are welcome, not just alumni! This is part of VT's The Big Event.
Questions? Contact Linda at auctionfanlld@aol.com.
Hokie Football Watch Party
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2016 at 8 p.m.
McMahon's Irish Pub
380 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186
Help cheer on the Hokies to beat Clemson for the ACC Title!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 at 6:30-9 p.m.
Foster's Grille
20 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186
Come cheer, drink beer and eat a burger with fellow Fauquier Hokies! Food purchase proceeds benefit the chapter.
Fox Den Antiques Yard Sale
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 at 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Donate items to sell at Fox Den in Warrenton. All proceeds go toward our association for scholarships and events.
OPEN LATE / FREE Concert to support the NSLM
FRIDAY, JULY 29 at 6-8 p.m.
MARE Center and Virginia Tech Night
featuring the Piedmont Symphony Orhestra
National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM)
102 The Plains Rd
Middleburg, VA
Rain or shine, picnics welcome, no glass containers or outside alcohol, no dogs. Proceeds from beer and wine sales benefit the NSLM. This event is produced by the NSLM but we hope to see you there!
2016 Warrenton Spring Festival(Click here to see photos)
May 21, 2016 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Booth #34
Near 5th & Main Street
Warrenton, VA
Record-breaking rain and low temperatures didn't keep the hearty Hokies away. Thanks for stopping by.
2016 Remembrance Day and Earth Day Community Service (Click here to see photos)
April 16, 2016 9:43 a.m. Candle Lighting Ceremony followed by Clean Up Community Service
Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29
Warrenton, VA
We'll gather at for a moment to remember the victims of the 2007 VT shooting. Then, we'll do our part for Earth Day and the Adopt-A-Highway program to clear the parking lot of litter. All hands are welcome, not just alumni!
Questions? Contact Linda at auctionfanlld@aol.com.
"HOKIE DAY 2016" AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Feb. 4, 2016 Crowne Plaza, East Canal StreetRichmond, VA
Virginia Tech Names Dorm for Fauquier Native and Wife (FauquierNow.com article Dec. 2015)
August 2014, 2015, and 2016 - Alumni Picnics. Thank you to Walter Robinson, Deborah Libby and Karly Succop, Picnic Committee; and Angela Smith of Savory Fare Catering for their contributions to a great event! Click here to see photos from 2015 and 2016.
Remembering the Civil War
Featuring Dr. James I. “Bud” Robertson, Jr.
Sunday, September 13, 2015, 2 pm
Highland School’s Rice Theatre
597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186
One of the most distinguished names in Civil War history, Dr. Robertson was Executive Director of the U.S. Civil War Centennial Commission and worked with Presidents Truman, Kennedy, and Johnson in marking the war’s 100th anniversary.
HOPEFIELD...BOURBON WITH BUD
Enjoy a tasting from Maker’s Mark with Dr. Robertson and visit c. 1855 Hopefield, which is on the National Register of
Historic Places. Hopefield is located at 6763 Airlie Road, Warrenton, VA 20186
Hokie Football Watch Party
Monday, September 7, 2015 7:30 pm
McMahon's Irish Pub
380 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186
McMahon’s Irish Pub has agreed to give us reserve seating in the NON SMOKING bar for game night. Please join us around 7:30 to get your pre game on and watch the game.
Chemistry of Wine & Wine Tasting
September 2014
Thank you to Kathy Smith of Miracle Valley Vineyard for organizing this great event!
