Labor Day weekend (September 5 & 6) Roots music, camping, and outdoors festival 1 hour from DC.  Hosted by Scythian, features 25 bands playing bluegrass, folk, Americana, Celtic, and country music. Horseback riding, craft beer and award-winning wine, late night jams, just minutes from Shenandoah National Park.

Tickets at www.appaloosafestival.com (10% off festival order using promo code CNYC).

Skyline Ranch Resort, 751 Mountain Road, Front Royal, VA 22630