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Loudoun County Brewery Dirt Farm Brewing Spacious Patio at Sun Set

These NoVA Breweries Have Great Beer and Even Better Views

Northern Virginia Magazine recently shared an article featuring Dirt Farm Brewing! “These NoVA Breweries Have Great Beer and Even Better Views” has a lineup of four Loudoun County breweries that […]
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Loudoun County Brewery Dirt Farm Brewing Head Brewer with Hop Harvest

Meet The Brewer Behind Dirt Farm Brewing

Meet The Brewer Behind Dirt Farm Brewing   VA Foodie had the opportunity to interview our head brewer, Wes Schoeb, to get a glimpse into his journey becoming the head […]
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Dirt Farm Brewing Head Brewer, Wes Schoeb, Smiling with Loudoun 40 under 40 award

Award Winning Head Brewer, Wes Schoeb, Class of 2023 Loudoun 40 Under 40

Award Winning Head Brewer, Wes Schoeb, Class of 2023 Loudoun 40 Under 40 We are excited to give a big shoutout and congratulations to our Head Brewer, Wes Schoeb, for […]
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Virginia Craft Beer Cup Winners dirt farm brewing owners pose with medals

Virginia Craft Beer Cup Gold and Silver Medal Winners!

Virginia Craft Beer Cup Gold and Silver Medal Winners! Bruce, Janell and Wes headed down the road to Richmond on July 31, 2023 for the Virginia Craft Beer Cup and […]
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Gluten Reduced Beer Now On Tap!

Gluten Reduced Beer Now on Tap at Dirt Farm Brewing! We are excited to announce that we officially have gluten reduced beer on tap! Earlier this year we began using […]
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Athletic Brewing Company NA beer sitting in front of view at dirt farm brewing

We Now Carry Athletic Brewing Company NA Beer in the Taproom

We are so excited to now offer Athletic Brewing Company beer in the taproom. Athletic Brewing Company has mastered the near beer game and we are so excited to introduce them […]
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Excerpt from Virginia Living Magazine article Made in Virginia Winner Tart 31 Cherry Ale

Virginia Living Magazine 2022 Made in Virginia Winner

We are so happy to announce that we’ve been chosen as one of Virginia Living Magazine’s 2022 Made in Virginia Winners! “Nearly 10 years ago, in December 2012, Virginia Living […]
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Grain Bin installed at Dirt Farm brewing

We’ve Installed a Grain Bin on the Farm! YeeHaw!

A few months ago we leased 20 acres of land right down the road in Bluemont, Va to grow both barley and wheat to further our commitment to farm fresh […]
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Guests sitting outdoors at Dirt Farm Brewing enjoying the sunset and a loudoun county beer

These Scenic Microbreweries Offer Killer Craft Beers With a View

Men’s Journal shared an article featuring the “most scenic micro-breweries in the US” and oh my lord does it make me wanna drop what I’m doing and hit the road! […]
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Dirt Farm Brewing Beer on wall with view of the Loudoun Valley American Craft Beer Week

Seven Great Mountain Breweries with Spectacular Scenery

Blue Ridge Outdoors curated a list of Seven Great Mountain Breweries with Spectacular Scenery. These breweries range from Georgia up to West Virginia and each one offers a great chance […]
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Top Instagrammable Spots in Loudoun County

We have to admit, we are lucky to live in one of the most beautiful spots in Virginia. Are we biased, yes, but is it absolutely gorgeous, also yes. Lucky […]
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Head Brewer, Wes Schoeb at Dirt Farm Brewing Bluemont Brewery

Four DC Tastemakers on the Worst Trends, Local Favorites, and More

What a fun article by InsideHook! They interviewed four different brewers and managers their unfiltered opinion on what’s happening in the beer industry right now. Here’s the hot takes from […]
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Dirt Farm Brewing Som' Peach Ale Beer Posed with Basket of Fresh Peaches From Great Country Farms. Som' Peach Ale Beer Release + Nomini Bay Oysters!

Celebrate Virginia Craft Beer Month in Loudoun County

Visit Loudoun has Virginia Craft Beer Month all planned out for us! Whether you’re celebrating during the month of August or anytime of year, check out this article to get […]
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Farmer with Horse drawn carriage Bluemont Fair 2022 Poster

Taproom Manager Wins Poster Contest for Bluemont Fair!

We are so excited for our Taproom Manager, Holly Thompson, on winning the poster contest for the 2022 Bluemont Fair! Not only did Holly end up winning the poster contest, […]
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What We Love About Loudoun

Give this article by Visit Loudoun a read! They’ve reached out to locals to find out their favorite spots in Loudoun County, so it’s a great guide of places to […]
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Celebrate #NationalBeerDay in Loudoun County!

In April, we got to celebrate #nationalbeerday, but everyday is beer day on the mountain! Visit Loudoun wrote an awesome article shouting out so many stellar breweries in Loudoun County! […]
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Loudoun County Brewery Dirt Farm 0% AF Non-Alcoholic IPA Beer

0% AF Non-Alcoholic Beer Release

0% AF Non-Alcoholic Beer Release We are excited to introduce our first ever non-alcoholic beer to the tap list: 0%AF! Brewed with heaps of Azacca and Idaho 7 hops, this […]
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Dirt Farm Brewing Beer on wall with view of the Loudoun Valley American Craft Beer Week

These Scenic Microbreweries Offer Killer Craft Beers With a View

Jordan Rane of Men’s Journal gathered up a list of five scenic microbreweries offering killer craft beers with a view, and we are happy to announce that we made the […]
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Loudoun County Brewery Dirt Farm Brewing Spacious Patio at Sun Set

This Wine Trail Outside of D.C. Should Be Your Next Drinking Adventure

Regan Stephens of  Food & Wine wrote an article to help you “taste your way through the region’s world-class wine, whiskey, cider, and beer in one relaxing weekend.” Prepare to […]
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November Foodie Events

Each month VA Foodie comes out with a round-up of local foodie events in Virginia or national food holidays worth celebrating (Hello National Nachos Day!). Although the warm weather is […]
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How to Spend the Perfect Fall Day in Bluemont Before Visiting Shocktober

We scare because we care! We are proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Shocktober! See if you’re brave enough to survive one of the scariest haunted manors in […]
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What To Do This Fall in the Shenandoah Valley

Molly Majher, a portrait and wedding photographer of Frederick County, Virginia has got us feelin’ all the fall vibes with her awesome list of ‘What To Do This Fall in […]
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America’s Top Breweries in 2021 – Ranked By State

Beer Throne recently came out with an article covering America’s Top Breweries in 2021 – Ranked By State. Beer Throne describes themselves by saying “We are lovers of good local […]
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Loudoun County Brewery Dirt Farm Brewing Hop Yard

2021 Hop Harvest Release: August 28!

When we founded Dirt Farm Brewing in 2012, we had a vision. A beautiful hop yard at the bottom of the mountain filled with varieties of hops that were going […]
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Fluster Cluck Ale Pour on the Patio at Dirt Farm Brewing

2021 Virginia Craft Beer Cup Silver Medal Winner: Fluster Cluck!

We are honored to have won a silver medal in the 2021 Virginia Craft Beer Cup for our Fluster Cluck! As you may know, this one-off beer only comes around […]
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Six Breweries to Try This Fall

Shayda Windle of Middleburg Life has rounded up a great list of six breweries to try this fall. “From Small Town Spots to Spacious Farm Breweries” this list has it […]
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22 Last-Minute Memorial Day Getaways You Won’t Want to Miss

Reader’s Digest released a list of 22 Last-Minute Memorial Day Getaways You Won’t Want to Miss and we are honored to be on the list! This article highlights events going […]
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Glassical Studios at a Loudoun County Brewery Dirt Farm Brewing

Talk Dirt-y to me

Gabrielle and Thomas Glass, of Glassical Studios, are a musically talented couple that always seem to be on the road.  Between Opera shows and online teaching, they are making their […]
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Beer travelers enjoy the view at Dirt Farm (Photo: Michael C. Upton for TravelMag.com)

Like a Local: 7 Destination Breweries in Virgina

Michael Upton of TravelMag has published a great article including 7 destination breweries in Virginia and we made the list! An excerpt from the article: Dirt Farm Brewing Overlooking the […]
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Pack More Into Life Blog visits Dirt Farm

Pack More Into Life Visits Dirt Farm

Travel Blogger, Chelsea, with her website “Pack More Into Life” stopped by our brewery for a day with her family. She wrote up a great post to describe every part […]
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Dirt Farm Turns 3!

We are 3! Dirt Farm wants to celebrate with you! It’s because of our community and customers that we have been able to grow our business and continue serving you. […]
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Visit Loudoun Honors Zurschmeide Family Business’s

The Zurschmeide family was honored to be recognized by Visit Loudoun. On Friday the 11th of May, 2018, Visit Loudoun held it’s Annual Tourism Award program. It was a nice […]
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Fodor’s Travel Showcases Dirt Farm

It’s not surprising to us the amount of Press women and the beer industry are getting. Just last month we participated in the Pink Boots Society Collaboration’s 15 Shades of […]
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And the Winner is

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first community beer recipe voting for our WORK, Session IPA. And the winner is: Work A won! Only by 13 points! Don’t worry, […]
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Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department Chili Fundraiser

Sunday, April 15 12 pm – 5pm We are looking forward to this special community event to support Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department.   Come by and taste some chili […]
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Loudoun, a Destination of Breweries and More

It’s always great to read a well-written article that highlights the growing beer industry in Loudoun County. We couldn’t be more proud of how this county has grown and expanded […]
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Make a Day of It — from Hiking to Dirt Farm

Fun in Fairfax wrote up a great article sharing some of our favorite things to do in our backyard, from Bluemont to Purcellville. Have you hiked to Bears Den Overlook? […]
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December News

It’s hard to believe this month is flying by so quickly. 2017 Small Biz Awards Loudoun County Chamber We want to thank the Chamber of Commerce for the recognition as […]
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Featured in Virginia Farm Bureau Nov. Episode

We are excited to be featured in this episode by the Virginia Farm Bureau! The first part of this episode discusses the Craft Beer Festival at this year’s State Fair […]
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Thanksgiving Week Hours

We are looking forward to sharing next week with family and friends over the holiday weekend. The Dirt Farm family and staff hopes you’ll come in for a visit with […]
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A Busy Time as a Dirt Farmer

It is indeed a very busy time to be a dirt farmer.  We successfully harvested our hops with an impressive yield delivered to our friends at Black Hops Farm in Lucketts for […]
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2018 Beer Bloggers and Writers Conference Comes to Loudoun

Very exciting news for Loudoun County! The Governor of Virginia announced today that Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail will be the host of the 2018 Beer Bloggers and Writers Conference, the preeminent […]
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Independence Day at Dirt Farm

Tuesday, July 4th 12 pm – 10 pm Come raise a pint glass to celebrate the birth of our nation with us! We will stay open until 10 pm (TAPS […]
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Dirt Farm Turns Two!

Saturday, July 8 12 pm – 6 pm Thank you all for making these two years a great success! It has been our pleasure getting to know so many of […]
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Loudoun Small Biz Microbrewers Event a Success

Article from LoudounNow Published Friday, May 19, 2017 (Featured photo by Doug Graham/LoudounNow) Photo Caption: Jessie Puffberger pours a pint at Dirt Farm Brewing. Nested in Blue Ridge Mountains 1 mile […]
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Dirt Farm Janell Zurschmeide

How Did Dirt Farm Get Started, An Interview with Janell

A big thank you to Pan Asia Resources for the opportunity to share our business story. The article is an interview with Janell Zurschmeide.  Janell speaks to how Dirt Farm […]
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April 13: Coffee IPA Release

Thursday, April 13 12pm – 6pm We wanted to release it early for Easter weekend. Enjoyment! It’s smooth with a complex grain bill and full of Brew LoCo Beans! The […]
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St. Patrick’s Weekend: Red Merl Re-Release: March 17-19

Friday: 12-8 Saturday & Sunday: 12-6 If luck has it you’ll be spending this weekend at Dirt Farm! Let’s celebrate as we Re-Release Red Merl, our 2016 VCBC GOLD medal […]
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Oyster Festival: March 25-26

Saturday – Sunday Time: 12pm – 6pm each day Join us for a great day of beer and oysters! The folks at Nomini Bay will be here on the farm […]
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Dirt Farm Winner of Febrewary LoCollaboration Milk Stouts Competition

Thank you to all that came out to the #LoCoAleTrail event at Vanish Farmwoods Brewery and especially to those who voted on our beer! Be sure to stop in to try […]
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Dirt Farm’s New Toys and Happenings

Dirt Farm and Old Man Winter We are often asked what a good ol’ winter storm on Dirt Farm could possibly be like. Well, it certainly comes with its challenges […]
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Dirt Farm A LoCo Ale Trail Finalist Feb 25

Join the LoCo Ale Trail and DC101 for the FeBREWary Finale at Vanish Brewery! Saturday, February 25 Select from two sessions: 12 noon-3 pm 4 pm-7 pm Dirt Farm is […]
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Love Your Stout Release Feb 11-12

February 11-12 Saturday-Sunday 12-6pm both days Oh, yes! Love is in the mountain air and we have 2 NEW Stouts for you to enjoy! Releasing a Milk Stout AND a Cherry […]
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Bluemont Shamrock 5k & 10k

Join us Saturday, March 18, 2017 We are hosting the after party! Registration is now open! Join us for this terrific cause and great day in Bluemont. Come run with […]
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Bourbon Barrel Barleywine Bottle Release

LIMITED RELEASE Friday — Sunday January 6-8, 2017 ***Friday: 2pm-8pm (we are opening at 2 today to clear last night’s snow) Saturday / Sunday: 12pm-6pm We are thrilled to announce our […]
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Dirt Farm Holiday Hours

Dirt Farm Holiday Hours 2016 Fri: Dec 23: 1-8 Sat: Christmas Eve: 12-6 Sun: Christmas Day: CLOSED – Merry Christmas! Mon: Dec 26: 12-6 Tues: Dec 27: 12-6 Wed: CLOSED […]
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Petals and Pints Dec 8

Join us for a festive evening! Learn how to create a fresh seasonal wreath with Morgan from Petals and Hedges. She will demonstrate her techniques during the workshop and guide […]
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Small Business Saturday Nov 26

November 26th Stop by Saturday, we have a variety of great DFB gifts! New Carhartt gear, drink tanks, henleys, hats, beanies, T’s, gift cards & more! Of course we have […]
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Oyster Festival: Dec 3-4

Saturday – Sunday Time: 12pm – 6pm each day Come join us for another Oyster Fest! The folks at Nomini Bay will be here on the farm selling their oysters […]
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Nov 4th Weekend – Stout of Control Release

Date: Friday-Sunday, November 4 Time: FRIDAY 12-8 SAT 12-6 SUN 12-6 Tis the season…bring on the dark beer! We introduce STOUT OF CONTROL! Come on out to the farm! It could […]
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Veterans Day Honoring Our Military

Date: Friday, November 11 Time: 12pm – 8 PM All Military will receive a discount and a FREE Flight on Us Thank you to all the men and women who […]
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Create A Seasonal Wreath: Petals & Pints Oct 27th

Petals & Pints Event Dirt Farm Brewing Thursday, October 27 6 Pm – 8 PM Tickets are $50 which includes all materials and your 1st pint! SIGN UP NOW, this […]
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City Paper Shares the Love in Breweries

Many of the couples meeting over beers and venturing into the business together with both feet. From meeting as high school sweethearts, our very own Janell and Bruce, to Jessica […]
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Dirt Farm Brewing Peter Peter Pumpkin Ale Release

We’re Releasing Peter Peter Pumpkin Ale this Weekend!

“Slinging pumpkins your whole life pays off a bit when you can brew it for your friends to enjoy!” ~Dirt Farmer This Weekend! September 23rd – 25th Come taste our […]
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No Farms No Beer – It’s in Print!

Industry Virginia’s Spring 2016 Issue has spotlighted Virginia’s craft breweries as a rising star. The article “Toasting Virginia, Craft Breweries” includes interviews with Janell Zurschmeide of Dirt Farm along with O’Connor […]
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Short Hill Mountain Boys BBQ Oct 2

Sunday, Oct 2nd 1- 5 pm  The tradition continues….  great music &  yummy BBQ! 1st Sunday of the month… Short Hill Mountain Boys The Short Hill Mountain Boys play their […]
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Bends & Brews, Sept 25th

Sunday, September 25 10:30 AM – 11:45 PM Colleen Gillis, former teacher at Down Dog Yoga, will be leading a 75 minute, all levels power vinyasa flow on the patio. Bring […]
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Great Press in VA CraftBeer Magazine

Views and Brews High Above Bluemont at Dirt Farm Brewing Virginia CraftBeer, August 2016 Issue A big thank you to Virginia CraftBeer magazine for their 2-page write up on Dirt […]
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Red Merl Wins First Place in Virginia Craft Brewers Guild Cup

On August 16, 2016, we humbly received a GOLD for our Red Merl in the Irish Red Ale category at the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild Cup!  Dirt Farm along with six […]
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Bends & Brews, Aug 28

Sunday, August 28 10:30 AM – 11:45 PM Alexandra Patton, instructor at Flow, Loudoun Valley Yoga, and Yoga Time will be leading a 75 minute, all levels Hatha & Vinyasa […]
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Peter Peter Pumpkin Ale

YES! Today it IS happening! Our Pumpkin Ale is brewing! Yesterday we harvested and roasted 150 lbs of neck pumpkins. Today, the wind is blowing, the leaves are falling, and […]
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PEACH DAZE FUZZTIVAL

JULY 31- AUG 2 Celebrate Peach Picking season and enjoy the fruit in great food and drink at this first full collaboration between Bluemont Vineyard, Dirt Farm Brewing and Great […]
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July 4th!

OPEN 5- 9PM! Come enjoy the evening on the Mountain! We will be pouring pints and grilling Brauts as we anticipate the many firework displays our view has to offer!
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COME EARLY!! CLOSING AT 5:OO

Sorry folks, we will be closing early for a private event on Friday June 26th. Make sure to plan you visit earlier in the day!  
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