American Ferret Association: Ferret Show Directions & Hotel Information

Ferret Show Directions & Hotel Information

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Directions to Dooktoberfest

The show is held at the Lovettsville Game Protective Association located at 16 South Berlin Pike, Lovettsville, VA 20180.

From the East via VA Rte. 7 (e.g., Herndon, Sterling, Ashburn and Leesburg): Take VA Rte. 7 West. Take the VA Rte. 9 exit toward Charles Town / Harpers Ferry. Go until you get to a light at the intersection of VA Rte. 9 and VA Rte. 287. Turn RIGHT at light onto Berlin Pike (VA Rte. 287). Stay on VA Rte. 287 until you enter Lovettsville. The Game Club will be on your left.

From the West via VA Rte. 7 (e.g., Winchester, Berryville, and Round Hill): Take VA Rte. 7 East. Exit at VA Rte. 287 (Purcellville / Lovettsville). At the bottom of the ramp, turn LEFT onto VA Rte. 287. Travel north towards Lovettsville. You will go through the light at the intersection of VA Rte. 9 and 287. Stay on VA Rte. 287 until you enter Lovettsville. The Game Club will be on your left.

From the North (e.g., Frederick, MD): Take US Rte. 340 South to Brunswick, MD. Exit at MD Rte. 17. At top of ramp, follow around circle towards Brunswick. Stay on MD Rte. 17 (around second circle at Sheetz) to first light. Turn RIGHT to stay on MD Rte. 17. Follow signs to cross the Potomac River bridge to VA. You are now on VA Rte. 287. Follow VA Rte. 287 South until you enter Lovettsville. The Game Club will be on your right.

From the West via US Rte 340 (e.g., Harper's Ferry, WV): Take US Rte. 340 North to Brunswick, MD. Exit at MD Rte. 17. At top of ramp, turn RIGHT. Stay on MD Rte. 17 (around circle at Sheetz) to first light. Turn RIGHT to stay on MD Rte. 17. Follow signs to cross the Potomac River bridge to VA. You are now on VA Rte. 287. Follow VA Rte. 287 South until you enter Lovettsville. The Game Club will be on your right.

Hotels For 2025 Dooktoberfest

Note: All ferrets must be kept in their cage/carrier when brought through any public area inside any hotel.

Travelodge by Wyndham Brunswick near Frederick MD
620 Souder Road, Brunswick, MD

Phone: 240-772-9099

Rate is $140.00 (graciously no pet fee) + tax per night.

Hotel is approx. 5 miles, about 10-15 minutes from Lovettsville Game Protective Assn
You have to mention Ferret Show at Lovettsvile VA
Room Block is only 10 rooms

Please see the Hotel Guidelines that those staying at a hotel will be required to sign at check-in.
The hotel stated that no ferrets are to be permitted on the floor, beds or furniture. Please read the guidelines before you travel.

There are other pet friendly hotels in the area. Be sure to check out if they have any pet fees, rules, requirements.

Use this link to find other hotel options.

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