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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1978

Page

6

Blue Ridge Point to Point Races Set for Sunday at Woodley Farm

The Blue Ridge Hunt Point to Point racing circuit returns Sunday at Woodley Farm near Berryville after weather delays. Races begin with the Landowners Open Flat at 1 pm followed by the Sandy Baldwin Memorial at 1 30 and other events through 4 pm. General admission is $2 with free parking, and subscriber parking costs 30 per car with two admissions included.

Woodley Farm Rt. 340 Berryville

Tailgating Options and Vehicle Choices for Race Day

The piece explores how a vehicle serves beyond transport on race day with tailgating in mind. It weighs practicality and comfort from station wagons to four wheel drives and convertibles, noting crowding, weather, and muddy hazards as key factors for selecting the right car and setup.

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Clarke Rec Schedule Highlights April 17 to May 1

Event calendar lists dozens of local sports and fitness activities across Clarke community venues. Includes gymnastics, church league basketball, softball and baseball practices for multiple teams at Cooley Park JP Park Giants Berryville primary venues and dates from April 17 to May 1.

Cooley VFW Park Giants Hawks Berryville Johnson- Williams Boyce Baptist Boyce Elementary Athletics Indians Orioles Cardinals Dodgers Yankees Tigers Farm Restaurant Berryville Auto Parts Boyce Boise Cascade Crums Methodist Presbyterian Boyce Methodist JP Park

Casual Dress Rules at Point to Point Racing

At the Berryville races spectators favor casual attire focused on warmth and comfort. Mrs. Peggy Richardson of the Colony Shop notes boots with a skirt suit for cold weather and wool shawls or sweaters as practical layers. The look blends ease with function for both the race day and any after events, while avoiding over dressing and weather risks.

Star Berryville Peggy Richardson Colony Clarke County

Blue Ridge Hunt Point to Point Food Fans Preview

Spectators enjoy a social feast at the Blue Ridge Hunt point to point with tailgates and picnics. Mrs. Mary Brisco of Berryville shares menu ideas featuring country ham roast beef beaten biscuits fried chicken potato salad and desserts to fuel a long day of racing.

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Miscellaneous essentials for Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point day

Postscript lists items for spectators at Woodley Farm events. Items include a large blanket a pair of field glasses a fold-out stool a uni-pod trash can a leash loose change a rain poncho and bright clothing to stay seen. Hosts Mr and Mrs Alexander Mackay-Smith promise a fun day.

Blue Ridge Woodley Farm Alexander Mackay-Smith Blue Ridge Hunt

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