This year's second annual Middleburg Film Festival, set for October 30 through November 2, promises to be even more spectacular than the first, and the perfect accompaniment to the Town's traditional and ever popular Halloween celebrations.

The festival opens formally at 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 30, and continues with film showings, concerts, lectures and wine tastings at four key venues in and around Middleburg: The Salamander Resort and Spa, The Hill School, The National Sporting Library and Museum, Buchanan Hall in Upperville, and Boxwood Winery.

The festival's Masquerade Ball begins at 9 p.m. on Friday, Halloween night, at the Salamander Inn and Spa. We hope it becomes a Middleburg Halloween tradition.

For a complete schedule of events and information about when, where and how to buy tickets visit the festival's website at middleburgfilm.org or visit the Box Office at 100 West Washington Street, across from the Safeway.

Space is limited . . . so hurry.