We are proud to offer these events in 2022, 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 Alumni Meeting

WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 

Offices of Piedmont Fine Properties, 25 S 4th St #200, Warrenton, VA 

All alumni are invited! It's casual, a good chance to meet other alumni and a chance to help plan events for the next year.

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2022 Fall Community Service and Warrenton Fall Festival

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Past Events & News

Fauquier Chapter VT Alumni Social & Student Sendoff

SUNDAY, JUNE 12  4:30-6 p.m.

The Barking Rose Brewery + Farm

All VT alumni, current students, family and friends are invited! 

Chance to WIN A SCHOLARSHIP!! (Winner must REGISTER for the picnic by June 10 AND be either a Fauquier County student residing in Fauquier County or a current VT student from Fauquier County.) 

Light snacks provided, Barking Rose and Flatbreads items available for purchase. The event was free but donations gratefully appreciated to help fund VT scholarships. Click here to see photos.

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Family Event

Meet Mosby, the Virginia State Police K-9 

SUNDAY, May 15, 2022 at 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Barking Rose Brewing Company and Farm

9057 Old Culpeper Road

Warrenton, VA 20186

FREE/Donations gratefully accepted

We heard VT Alum Officer Bernie Boteler talk about his personal relationship with Mosby, a Virginia State Police bloodhound, and how they work together. Then Mosby will demonstrated how he's able to follow a scent in search of someone. Light snacks provided and Barking Rose Brewery and Black Bear Brick Oven food truck items will be available for purchase. Click here to see photos.

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Fauquier Alumni Meeting

SATURDAY, April 23, 2022 right after our Community Service Event

Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29, Warrenton, VA

All alumni are invited! It's casual, a good chance to meet other alumni. 

2022 Spring Community Service

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 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! Bring workboots and gloves, we supply trash bags. Click here to see photos.

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Speaker/Author Event

Letting Go of Normal by Anna Maranto (VT Elementary Ed 1990)

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022 at 4-5 p.m.

O'Brien's Irish Pub

380 Broadview Ave, Warrenton

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Tree Planting at Sky Meadow (Photos here)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021 at 9a.m.

11012 Edmonds Lane
Delaplane, VA 20144

Join The Piedmont Environmental Council, Friends of the Rappahannock, Goose Creek Association, John Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District and We Plant Trees for a volunteer tree planting at Sky Meadows State Park on Friday, October 29 – Saturday, October 30! Volunteers will be needed in two shifts, from 9 am-noon and 1-3 pm, for planting 1,060 native tree tubelings (scalping, digging holes, planting, and pounding wooden stakes). This is a family-friendly event, and volunteers of all ages are welcome! Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Online registration through LetsVolunteer.org is encouraged so we can plan effectively for the day’s event.

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2021 Fall Community Service (Photos here)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 at 9:30 a.m.

Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29

Warrenton, VA

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Fauquier Chapter VT Alumni Social & Student Sendoff

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021  4-6 p.m.

The Barking Rose Brewery + Farm

Click here to see more.

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2021 Spring Community Service

SATURDAY, APRIL 10 at 9:30 a.m.

Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29

Warrenton, VA

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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.

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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.

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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

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VT Alumni Officers Forum

SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2019

Blacksburg, VA

Fauquier Chapter won Gold Medal!

Click here to see photos

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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.)

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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!

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Warrenton Spring Festivals (Click here to see photos)

SATURDAYS in MAY   9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Main Street, Warrenton, VA

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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.

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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.

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2018 Community Service

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 at 9:30 a.m.

Commuter Parking Lot at Rt. 605 & 29

Warrenton, VA

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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

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VT Alumni Officers Forum

SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2018

Blacksburg, VA

Fauquier Chapter won Gold Medal!

Click here to see photos

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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VT Alumni Officers Forum

SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2017

Blacksburg, VA

Fauquier Chapter won Silver Medal and Outreach Medal!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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Chemistry of Wine & Wine Tasting

September 2014

Thank you to Kathy Smith of Miracle Valley Vineyard for organizing this great event!

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