Southern Angus Pride on Tour in Virginia
Sign up deadline nears for Virginia Angus Association’s second annual Angus tour.
The Shenandoah Valley was known as the Bread Basket of the South during the Civil War since it supplied much of the food and other badly needed resources for troops. Today, the region continues to support a healthy agriculture industry — including great Angus cattle.
On Aug. 8-10, Angus producers and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness the area’s extensive history, Angus cattle and old-fashioned Southern hospitality during the Virginia Angus Association’s “Bread Basket of the South” Angus Tour.
Participants will tour several Angus farms as well as North American Breeders; the Shenandoah Agricultural Research and Education Center, which is the birthplace of Cyrus McCormick and the origin of the International Harvester Company; and stops at both New Market Battlefield and the Shenandoah Caverns.
Registration for the Bread Basket of the South Angus Tour costs $85 per person before July 1 and $130 per person after. The final registration deadline is July 20. Registration includes a reception Aug. 8, lunch and dinner Monday and Tuesday, admission to New Market Battlefield and Shenandoah Caverns, and a special gift for all attendees. Registrations are non-refundable after July 20.
The headquarters hotel for the tour is the Holiday Inn Golf and Conference Center in Staunton. Rooms are available starting Sunday, Aug. 8 through Tuesday, Aug. 10 for $89 per night, not including tax. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at 540-248-6020. Please ask for the Virginia Angus rate when making room reservations.
Participants are encouraged to spend extra time prior to or following the tour to further explore the Shenandoah Valley scenery and historical sights.
For more information about the Bread Basket of the South Angus Tour or to register, visit www.vaangus.org or call the Virginia Angus Association office at 540-337-3001.
Virginia Angus Association
Bread Basket of the South Angus Tour
Schedule of Events
Sunday, Aug. 8
5-7 p.m. Welcome reception at headquarters hotel – Hors d’oeurves and cash bar
Monday, Aug. 9
8 a.m. Tour buses leave for Shenandoah Caverns
9 a.m. Shenandoah Caverns, Shenandoah Caverns, VA
12:45 p.m. Benfield Farm – Deerfield, Va. – Lunch
3:45 p.m. CSF Cattle Company – Raphine, Va.
5:20 p.m. Shenandoah Valley AREC – Raphine, Va. – Dinner
7 p.m. Arrive back at hotel
Tuesday, Aug. 10
8:30 a.m. Tour buses leave for North American Breeders
10:15 a.m. North American Breeders – Berryville, Va.
12:30 p.m. Mountain Valley Farm – Harrisonburg, Va. – Lunch
2:15 p.m. New Market Battlefield Guided Tour – New Market, Va.
5:10 p.m. Wehrmann Angus – New Market, Va. – Dinner
7:50 p.m. Arrive back at hotel