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Midwinter Meltdown 2023

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Chase away the mid-winter blues with 3 days of great music - February 3-5, 2023 in Manassas, Virginia

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Midwinter Meltdown 2023

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Chase away the mid-winter blues with 3 days of great music - February 3-5, 2023 in Manassas, Virginia

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MWMD 2023 FAQs

For answers to many and hopefully all of your questions, please see the FAQ page.


No outside alcohol is allowed in the ballroom!

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MIDWINTER 2023 ENTERTAINMENT

The 19th Street Band

Frederick, MD

https://19thstreetband.com/


 Characterized by high energy and strong vocal harmonies, The 19th Street Band brings together a constellation of Americana, country and rock with a  taste of punk. They ignite an audience with their passion for music,  their magnetic presence and enthusiasm.  

Tim Campbell and the Tropical Attitudes Band

Northern Virginia 

http://tropicalattitudesband.com/ 


  Playing your favorite mix of tropical and beach tunes with high energy and a love of the genre. 

RadioNV

Northern Virginia

https://www.facebook.com/Radionv.Music/



 An energetic, fun, and entertaining acoustic trio playing a unique mix of  fresh original content and their spin on popular cover songs

Tall Paul & Kristie

Nashville, TN

https://www.whiskeyandwinemusic.com/

Dennis McCaughey and Tropical Soul

Southwest Florida

 http://www.tropicalsoul.net/


 Dennis, and his award winning group Tropical Soul, have been a favorite of Parrot Heads and Trop Rock fans for decades.   

Heather Vidal

Lancaster, PA

 www.heathervidalmusic.com.  

Traveling extensively during the year performing throughout the  mid-Atlantic region, Ireland, Colorado, and Key West, Heather connects with people everywhere she goes with her soulful voice and legitimate guitar playing.  Her keen sense of melody and  timing allows her to share a unique interpretation of a writer's  material while honoring the artist's message. 

Jim Hoehn

Milwaukee, WI

https://jimhoehn.com/home

A MWMD favorite....A career journalist/author/songwriter who has carved out a  surprisingly successful niche as a performing songwriter since first stumbling out of the pressbox with a guitar. 

Robbie Meade

Virginia Beach, VA

Christopher Rall

Manassas, VA

Gone Coastal

A new musical collaboration from Klee Liles and Paige Wroble

Entertainment Schedule

Entertainment Disclaimer

The Pirates of the Potomac work diligently to bring the best entertainment possible to Midwinter Meltdown. However, there are some circumstances that cannot be anticipated which include, but are not limited to, performer illness, weather delays, and cancellations. We will make every effort to ensure that these do not occur, but some events are simply beyond our control. Since Midwinter Meltdown is a charitable event, it is our strict policy to not issue refunds to attendees because of changes in event entertainment and entertainment schedule. 

About Midwinter

2023 Event Details

2023 Event Details

2023 Event Details

Midwinter Meltdown 2023

February 3-5, 2023

Wyndham Garden Inn / Manassas, VA.


Midwinter Meltdown is the primary focus and almost annual fundraiser for the Pirates of the Potomac, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  


Several hundred tropical music fans travel from around the country and gather at the Pirates Tiki Bar to fend off their collec

Midwinter Meltdown 2023

February 3-5, 2023

Wyndham Garden Inn / Manassas, VA.


Midwinter Meltdown is the primary focus and almost annual fundraiser for the Pirates of the Potomac, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  


Several hundred tropical music fans travel from around the country and gather at the Pirates Tiki Bar to fend off their collective midwinter blues while enjoying great live musical entertainment Friday evening, all day Saturday and at the Sunday morning "Drunkwriter’s Brunch" as well as dinner on Friday and Saturday, appetizers and snacks throughout the weekend, and brunch on Sunday.


Each guest receives a personalized commemorative Midwinter Meltdown 2023 lanyard. 

Most guest participate in the raffles and silent auctions to support our philanthropic efforts.   

Register

2023 Event Details

2023 Event Details

 

You may register by sending payment $155 per person via:


PayPal  POTP2020@gmail.com


PayPal me (PayPal.me/PiratesofthePotomac)


or mailing a check payable to:

Pirates of the Potomac

9024 Baber Drive

Manassas, VA 20112


Please include your name and email address in the note section or with your check. 



Event History

Host Hotel / Lodging

Host Hotel / Lodging

Midwinter Meltdown began in 2000 as tropical escape from the Mid-Atlantic midwinter blues with a tropical themed celebration of Bob Marley's birthday.

The event rapidly grew and outgrew several venues and evolved into the current 3 day, music themed event format with the Pirates Tiki Bar and the trademark Drunkwriter's Brunch on Sunday.

Pre

Midwinter Meltdown began in 2000 as tropical escape from the Mid-Atlantic midwinter blues with a tropical themed celebration of Bob Marley's birthday.

The event rapidly grew and outgrew several venues and evolved into the current 3 day, music themed event format with the Pirates Tiki Bar and the trademark Drunkwriter's Brunch on Sunday.

Previous musical acts at Midwinter include:

  

Peter Mayer     St. Somewhere

Will Kimbrough     Jim Morris

Scott Kirby       Sunny Jim White

Tropical Soul       Jim Hoehn

Calypso Nuts         Robbie Meade 

John Frinzi & Doyle Grisham 

Heather Vidal     Klee & Mike Show 

19th St Band  Ramajay Intercoastal

Matt Hall  CrawlSpace  

Ted Garber  Homemade Wine 

TallDaddy  Dave McKenney 

Crawdaddy      Nick Norman

Brad Brewer     Jimmy & the Parrots                              

Host Hotel / Lodging

Host Hotel / Lodging

Host Hotel / Lodging

 The Wyndham Garden is the host hotel for Midwinter Meltdown 2023.

The Midwinter group room rate is $82 per night.  


Use the "reserve a room" button below or call the hotel directly to make your reservations at the group rate. 



 Wyndham Garden Manassas

10800 Vandor Lane

Manassas, Virginia 20109

703-659-4353 


Reserve a ROOM

REGISTRATION FORM

Midwinter Meltdown 2023 Registration form (pdf)Download

JoiN The Midwinter Meltdown Group on facebook

Support PIRATE CHARITIES

Your support and contributions will enable us to support our charitable support in the Manassas area. Your generous donation will be directed directly to our Midwinter charities.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Platinum

Platinum

Platinum

$5000

includes logo banner on Midwinter stage, logo on all Midwinter badges, logo on event website, social media thank you messages and 10 event registrations

Sponsor

Gold

Platinum

Platinum

$2500

logo on all Midwinter badges, logo on event website, social media thank you messages, and 6 event registrations

Sponsor

Silver

Platinum

Silver

$1500

logo on all Midwinter badges, logo on event website, social media thank you messages, and 4 event registrations

Sponsor

Bronze

Bronze

Silver

$1000

logo on event website and 2 event registrations

Sponsor

Friend

Bronze

Friend

$500 

name on website and an event registration

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