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ANNUAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS
MARCH
Battle of Waynesboro 540 942-2428
First Sat in March, 10-4. Plumb House, Main Street, Waynesboro VA. Commemoration of final Civil War battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley.
APRIL
Virginia Fly Fishing Festival 540 942-6705
Third Sat & Sun in April 10 am-5 p.m.. South River, Downtown Waynesboro VA. Virginia’s only outdoor fly fishing festival.
Victorian Festival 540 332-5219
Last full weekend in April, Fri., Sat & Sun, Downtown Staunton VA. Three magical days of Victorian splendor when history comes alive.
Virginia Hot Glass Festival 540 885-0678
Last full weekend in April, Sunspots Studios, 202 S Lewis St, Staunton VA. Virginia’s finest hot glass artists demonstrate & sell their art.
MAY
Annual BRCC Folk Arts Festival 540 234-9261
First weekend in May, Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave VA. Arts, crafts, food and live entertainment.
Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby 540 942-6644
Second Saturday in May, 8 am-5 p.m., Main Street, Waynesboro VA. Second largest derby race in the world - kids 8 to 17.
JUNE
Stonewall Brigade Band Concerts 540 332-3971
Mondays in June, July, August, 8 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton VA. Free concert every Monday rain or shine.
Walking Tours of Historic Staunton
540 332-3971
Tues., Thur., Sat, June through October, 10 a.m. Staunton VA. Free guided tours, start at Woodrow Wilson Birthplace, 24 N Coalter St, 1 1/2 hours.
Tour of Shenandoah 540 942-6644
Last week of June, Downtown Waynesboro. Annual bicycle trek through the central Valley.
JULY
Jazz in the Park 540 332-3971
Thursdays in July & August, 8 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton VA. Free jazz concerts every Thursday, rain or shine, food booth.
Summer Extravaganza 540 942-6735
Second Sat-Sun in July, Sat 10-7, Sun noon-10 p.m.. Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro. Celebrate summer in Waynesboro with food, fun, fireworks, more.
Daylily & Wine Festival 540 324-1133
Third weekend in July, 10-6. Andre Viette Nursery, Fishersville VA. Day lilies, wine tasting, crafts, food, live music, children’s activities, garden tours.
AUGUST
Staunton Music Festival 800-332-5219
Last full week of August. Classical music performed by acclaimed musicians from around the globe.
SEPTEMBER
African-American Heritage Festival 800-332-5219
3rd weekend of September, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. Sat 10-6; Sun Noon-6 p.m.. Arts, crafts, exhibits, music, dance, ethnic foods, exhibits for entire family.
OCTOBER
Virginia Fall Foliage
Apple Days Craft Show 540 942-5101
First Sat-Sun in October, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5, Willow Oak Plaza, Waynesboro. Exhibit and sale of crafts, gifts, food.
Virginia Fall Foliage
Festival Art Show 540 942-4445
Second Sat-Sun in October, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5, Downtown Waynesboro. Over 200 artisans display and sell their work.
NOVEMBER
Woodrow Wilson Annual Luncheon 540-885-0897
Third Friday in November, 12-2 pm, Holiday Inn, Staunton. Event featuring nationally reconized speakers who focus on Wilson era topics.
A Handmade Season 540-946-3294
Exhibit & Open House
Thanksgiving weekend to Dec. 31. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12:30-5:30. Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro. Special Collection of Virginia made craft for decorating and gift giving.
DECEMBER
Woodrow Wilson 540-885-0897
Birthday Celebration
Last weekend (nearest 28th) of December at Woodrow Wilson Birthplace, Staunton. Open House to celebrate the President’s birthplace with family activities, music, refreshments.
Experience the history...the wonders...the beauty...
of the Crossroads of the Shenandoah Valley.
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