Good morning, Leesburg.

The Lincoln Strawberry Festival in Loudoun County, now in its second year, will start with a gala on May 16—then hold family events like a strawberry pancake breakfast, hayrides, and strawberry picking on Saturday and Sunday.

Proceeds will aid local organizations and help fund scholarships for local students.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on May 9 when deputies responded around 9:45 p.m. near the Loudoun County Parkway interchange—Michael James Singer, a 39-year-old Ashburn resident, died at the scene.

American Kolache is expanding into Loudoun County with its 1,400 s.f. bakery at Cameron Chase Village Center—run by local operators Alex and Jing Stimpson and expected to open in early fall.

Washington, D.C.-based Taco Bamba opened its first Loudoun County restaurant at Cascades Marketplace—offering local diners Mexican street food options.

On May 7, Leesburg celebrated local business excellence when the Leesburg Business Awards honored 24 nominees in five categories at The Depot — the new event space by The Building People — with Mayor Kelly Burk and town council members in attendance.

Winners such as BENEFIT, Pawsitivity Pet Services, and Wonder Childhood Discovery were recognized for their impactful contributions to the town.

Chase Bank will open a new freestanding building at One Loudoun near Trader Joe’s and a parking garage in Ashburn—its 3,300 s.f. building will be built at the edge of the parking lot near Loudoun County Parkway.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office launched the Blue Envelope Program today to help drivers with communication differences by providing a free blue envelope that holds a photocopy of required documents+ optional communication cards with instructions, while deputies receive special training to better serve these citizens. The program is available without registration at local LCSO and police stations.

On May 3, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam held a town hall at Leesburg Elementary School to talk about federal plans that may cut Medicaid funding, warning that a 1% cut could leave 600,000 Virginians without coverage.

Panelists and community advocates testified that the proposed changes would force more people to rely on emergency care and strain local services.

Inova Health System and Loudoun County Public Library hosted a free lecture on perimenopause and menopause Monday night at Rust Library in Leesburg from 6 to 7 p.m.—the event aimed to dispel myths about hormone testing and review treatment options—attendees were encouraged to bring friends.

Schism - Tool Tribute

7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — $34.22 - $68.77 — Experience the music of Tool reimagined through a captivating tribute performance.

Elton John Tribute Concert in Leesburg

7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Check event page for cost — Celebrate iconic performances with a night of ELTON and BILLY alongside special guests Hudson River Line.

19th Annual Dominion Golf Classic

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — River Creek Club — Proceeds benefit student programs — Swing into action for a good cause at this community golf event.

National Data Center Investment Conference and Expo (DICE)

7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — The National Conference Center — Pricing not listed — Explore innovative strategies in data center delivery with industry experts.

Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Tower Winery

11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Stone Tower Winery — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing day of wine tasting on the mountain.

Paint en Plein Air

10 AM – 2 PM — Oatlands Historic House & Gardens — Free entry — Capture the beauty of nature while painting in the open air of a historic garden setting.

Van Halen Nation Tribute Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets starting at $20 — Experience the ultimate 80s Van Halen tribute with all the iconic hits and energy.

Ketterman's Jewelers Buying Event

June 10-12 — Ketterman's Jewelers — Free evaluations — Discover the value of your valuables with immediate payment offers from expert estate specialists.

The Warped Tour Band

7:30-9 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Enjoy a tribute to the legendary Warped Tour with a variety of genres.