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Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County, Virginia
2008 Calendar of Events
where the mountains and valley meet
Crossroads of I-64 and I-81
Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive
1 866-757-8854
www.CrossroadsShenValley.org
Produced by the
Greater Augusta Regional Tourism Board
Blackfriars Playhouse, Playhouse tours available, downtown Staunton, $, 540-851-1733, www.americanshakespearecenter.com
Music at the Library, Second Tuesday, 12:00 noon Performances TBA. Waynesboro Public Library, Waynesboro, 540- 942-6746, www.waynesboro.va.us
Stone Soup Books & Cafe, 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., book discussion, free and open to all ages, check web site for book selection at www.stonesoupbooks.net, 540-943-0084
Live Music every Friday featuring Roots Music and Local Musicians, Stone Soup Books, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
3rd Fridays, A night for dining, shopping, music and art. Main Street comes alive after hours with merchants extending their hours every third Friday. Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
River City Radio Hour Variety Show with music, comedy and drama, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m., part of the Third Fridays events of every month. Various locations in downtown Waynesboro. Free, but donations appreciated. 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
Conversations With…an interview series featuring authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers and other interesting and creative people from around the region, part of the Third Fridays events in Waynesboro, 6:30 p.m., 539 West Main Street, 540-949-6574, www.augustafreepress.com
Mountain Dulcimer Workshop, 2nd Saturday each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Stone Soup Books, Waynesboro, $35, Dulcimer rental available, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
Winter tours, Frontier Culture Museum, Jan 2 - Mar 10, Staunton, leave Visitors’ Center every half-hour from 10am until 3pm, general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
Grand Caverns daily tours, November - March, Saturdays and Sundays, 9-5 p.m., Grottoes, 888-430-2283
Grand Caverns daily tours, April - October, 9-5 p.m., Grand Caverns, Grottoes, 888-430-2283
Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays, April - October, noon-5 p.m., Government Center, Verona
Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, April - Thanksgiving, 7-noon, Johnson St. Parking Lot, Staunton
Farmer’s Market, Fridays, April – October, 2-6 p.m., Constitution Park Pavilion, Waynesboro, 540-942-6705
4th Fridays Art Gallery Walk, April – December, downtown Staunton, 5-9 p.m., www.staunton.va.us/visitor
Free Guided Walking Tours of Historic Staunton, May - October, Saturdays, 10a.m., start at Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, 540-332-3971
Staunton Jams, Live Music and children’s activities on Beverley Street, May and September
Shakin’ 2008 concerts, May - August, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Wharf Parking Lot, Staunton, $
Stonewall Brigade Band concerts, June 2 – August 25, Mondays, 8 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand, Staunton, 540-885-3037
Frontier Culture Museum First Fridays – Music, (other farms have different themes), June, August, September, 6-8 p.m., all farms, free to public, Staunton, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
Praise in the Park, July – August, Tuesdays, 8 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton,
Blue Grass in the Park, July – August, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand, Staunton, 540-885-3037
Jazz in the Park, July 3 – August 28, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand, Staunton, 540-885-3037
Staunton Music Festival, select dates, August – September, various venues in Staunton, www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
January
15 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Book Discussion of "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
22-24 VA Farm Show, Augusta Expoland, 9-5pm / 9-4pm / 9-3 p.m., Fishersville, 800-218-5586, www.augustaexpo.com
26 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Meet the Author series featuring Cynthia Love Lasher, author of Death is No Stranger, 11 – 2 p.m.., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
February
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School, Student Exhibition, Opening Reception Friday, February 8, 5-7 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
1 Community Concert Series, Overholdt & Velta, baritone and soprano, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro, $
1-3 John Lennon and Me, uproarious play about life, death, power, and first boyfriends, Stage4 Theatre, Verona, 540-248-1868, www.shenanarts.org
8-10 John Lennon and Me, uproarious play about life, death, power, and first boyfriends, Stage4 Theatre, Verona, 540-248-1868, www.shenanarts.org
9 Valentines Dance, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, $, www.augustaexpo.com
10 Staunton Music Festival, Harpsichord concert of Bach’s Clavierubung, 3 p.m., Trinity Episcopal, tickets available at the Bookstack or at the door, 540-885-7873, www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
14 Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase, 1-5p.m., Holiday Inn and Conference Center, Staunton, 540-324-1133, www.augustachamber.org
15-17 Western VA Sport Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-7018, www.westernvasportshow.com
19 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Book Discussion of "Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai, 7 pm, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
19, 26 Frontier Culture Museum Winter Lecture Series: Traditional Crafts, Skills, and Tools, 7 p.m.
Free admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
29-3/1 Greater Tuna production with Duane Hahn and Bob Wright, part of the 2008 Parade of Events to benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance, Fairfax Hall, Waynesboro, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
March
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Jude Schlotzhauer, Fused Glass, Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
1 Indoor Yard Sale, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
1 Battle of Waynesboro, Civil War Reenactment, Plumb House Museum, 1012 W. Main Street Waynesboro, 10-4 p.m., 540-943-3943
1 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Meet the Author series featuring Gregg S. Clemmer, author of Old Alleghany and Valor is Gray, 11-2 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
2 Community Concert Series, Viva Vivaldi, chamber orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Lee High School, Staunton, $, 540-886-2825
2 Staunton Music Festival, Piano and Cello Concert of Beethoven and Prokofiev sonatas, at a private home in Staunton, 3 p.m., tickets available at the Bookstack or at the door, 540-885-7873,
www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
2 Wildlife Center of Virginia, open house tours at 12:30, 2:00, 3:30 p.m., reservations required, Waynesboro, 540-942-9453, www.wildlifecenter.org
4, 11 Frontier Culture Museum Winter Lecture Series: Traditional Crafts, Skills, and Tools, 7 p.m.
Free admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
5 St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Waynesboro, part of the 2008 Parade of Events to benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org.
7 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Musical performance by Jeffrey Scott, Virginia blues instrumentalist & singer. Jeffrey Scott is nephew of the Blues legend John Jackson. 6-9 p.m, Performance sponsored in part by the Community Foundation's "Big Read" project focusing on the book To Kill a Mockingbird, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
7-9 The Wiz, a funky, new take on the little girl, Dorothy, and her trip easing on down the yellow brick road, Stage4 Theatre, Verona, 540-248-1868, www.shenanarts.org
7-9 29th Annual Augusta Home and Garden Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
8-9 Highland Maple Festival, Monterey/Highland County, 540-468-2550, www.highlandcounty.org
11 Taste of the Town, 6 - 9 p.m., Fairfax Hall, Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc., $, 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
14-16 The Wiz, a funky, new take on the little girl, Dorothy, and her trip easing on down the yellow brick road, Stage4 Theatre, $, Verona, 540-248-1868, www.shenanarts.org
15 Frontier Culture Museum Traditional Irish Music, Irish Farm, 1- 4 p.m., 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
15 Easter Egg Hunt, ages 0-6, 1pm-2pm; ages 7-10, 2pm-3pm; Augusta County Recreation Center (Wilson High School Gym), 540-245-5727
15-16 Spring Arts and Craft Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, www.augustaexpo.com
15-16 Highland Maple Festival, Monterey/Highland County, 540-468-2550
16 Wildlife Center of Virginia, open house tours at 12:30, 2:00, 3:30 p.m., reservations required, Waynesboro, 540-942-9453, www.wildlifecenter.org
18 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Book Discussion of "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, 7 p.m., 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
20-24 Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Easter traditions, Easter egg hunt, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 2 p.m., general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
20–4/24 ACV Members Exhibition (reception 3/21 from 2-4 p.m.), Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
22 Hop Along the Bunny Trail in Downtown Staunton. Visit with the Easter Bunny at the Wharf and collect Easter goodies from your favorite participating stores on Saturday morning, 540-332-3867, www.stauntondowntown.org
27-29 Father Knows Best, Comedy, The Waynesboro Players, 8 p.m. Waynesboro High School, 540-949-8842, www.waynesboroplayers.org
28 Stone Soup Books & Café guest speaker Frank X Walker, award-winning author, educator & Affrilachian poet, will be discussing poetry from the Appalachian region, open to all ages, Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
28-29 Toughman Contest, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 8p.m., 800-TUFGUYS www.augustaexpo.com
30 Wildlife Center of Virginia, open house tours at 12:30, 2:00, 3:30 p.m., reservations required, Waynesboro, 540-942-9453, www.wildlifecenter.org
April
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Rebecca Wostrel, Sculpted Ceramics, Opening Reception Friday, April 4, 5-7 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
3-6 Mary Baldwin College Alumni Reunion Weekend, Staunton, www.mbc.edu
5 Italian Job, a murder mystery produced by Murder is a Game, part of the 2008 Parade of Events to benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance, $, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
5 Community Concert Series, Harry James Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Lee High School, Staunton, $, 540-886-2825
13 Wildlife Center of Virginia, open house tours at 12:30, 2:00, 3:30 p.m., reservations required, Waynesboro, 540-942-9453, www.wildlifecenter.org
15 Stone Soup Books & Cafe book discussion of A Sudden Country by Karen Fisher, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
17 Job Fair, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 12 - 7 p.m., 540-949-8203, www.augustaexpo.com
18-19 “A Stocking Bound on Warm – Herbal Medicine for a Sore Throat,” Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, herbal medicine workshops, $5/person (age 12 & up), general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
18-20 P. Buckley Moss Museum Open House and Barn Show, 10-6 p.m., Waynesboro, 800-343-8643, www.pbuckleymoss.com
19 Earth Day Celebration, Byers Street Parking Lot, Children’s interactive and educational activities and information about living green, Staunton, 540-332-3867, www.stauntondowntown.org
19-20 Virginia Fly Fishing Festival, 9-5 p.m., South River, Downtown Waynesboro, 540-836-9367, www.vaflyfishingfestival.org
23-26 Grottoes Fire Company lawn party, Grottoes, 540-245-5283
25-27 Hank Williams: Lost Highway, A tender paean to Williams, one of our country’s most talented and original singer-songwriters, Stage4 Theatre, Verona, $, 540-248-1868, www.shenanarts.org
25-27 Fishburne Military School Alumni Weekend, Waynesboro, 540-946-7716
26-5/3 Historic Garden Week home tours, Staunton, $, 540-885-6685, www.vagardenweek.org/schedule-staunton.htm
26 Riverfest, 9-4 p.m., South River, Downtown Waynesboro, 540-290-5024, www.riverfestwaynesboro.org
26-27 6th Annual Hot Glass Festival, Sunspots, Downtown Staunton, 540-885-0678, www.sunspots.com
26-27 Gun Show (Showmaster and C&E Shows), Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-953-0016, www.augustaexpo.com
27 Wildlife Center of Virginia, open house tours at 12:30, 2:00, 3:30 p.m., reservations required, Waynesboro, 540-942-9453, www.wildlifecenter.org
30-5/3 “Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full,” Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 9-5 p.m., all farms, general admission, sheep sheering 11 & 2 daily in good weather, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
May
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Jan Crowther, functional ceramics, Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
2 Augusta Chamber Golf Tournament, 11a.m., Staunton Country Club, 540-324-1133,
2-4 Hank Williams: Lost Highway, A tender paean to Williams, one of our country’s most talented and original singer-songwriters, Stage4 Theatre, Verona, $, 540-248-1868, www.shenanarts.org
3 JMU Commencement, 9a.m., Harrisonburg, 540-568-6211
3-4 Annual Folk Arts Festival, Sat 10-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m., Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, 540-234-9261
2-4 Antique Expo, 9-5 p.m. Sat., 10-4 p.m. Sun., Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 434-846-7452, www.augustaexpo.com
4 Kentucky Derby event, part of the 2008 Parade of Events to benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance, 540- 943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org.
8-11 Peter Pan, The Musical, 8 p.m., Waynesboro High School, 540-949-8842, www.waynesboroplayers.org
10 Ponies of America, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
10 Walk Down Memory Lane Home Tour, part of the 2008 Parade of Events to benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
10 Blue Ridge Community College Graduation, Weyers Cave, 540-234-9261
11 Bridgewater College Commencement 2 p.m., Bridgewater
15-6/25 Transforming the Elements, National Competition, (Opening reception 5/17 from 2-4 p.m.), Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
16 VMI Commencement, 11a.m., Lexington, www.vmi.edu
16 Waynesboro Heritage Museum Exhibition Opening, 420 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, 540-943-3943
16-17 Fishburne Military School Graduation Weekend, Waynesboro, 540-946-7716
17 Xtreme Fest 2008, Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro Parks and Rec, Waynesboro, 540-942-6735, www.waynesboro.va.us
17 Main Street Muscle, Downtown Waynesboro, Muscle Car Show, 2-5 p.m. , Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
17 Public Works Day, Hands-on activities, pipes playground, exhibits, raffle, 900 Essex Avenue, 10 – 2 p.m., Department of Public Works, 540-942-6624, www.waynesboro.va.us
17-18 Mary Baldwin College Commencement Weekend, Staunton, www.mbc.edu
18 Shall We Gather: Old-time gospel sing, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 2-4 p.m., general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
18-19 Eastern Stud Ram Show and Sale, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville 309-785-5058 www.augustaexpo.com
18 University of Virginia Graduation, Charlottesville, www.virginia.edu
20 Stone Soup Books & Cafe book discussion of The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiris, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
24 Performance Motorsport Truck and Tractor Pull, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 800-305-5202, www.augustaexpo.com
24-25 Art in the Park, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 10-5 p.m., 540-885-2028, www.saartcenter.org
29-31 Verona Fire Company lawn party, Verona, 540-245-5283
30 Verona Fire Company parade, 7p.m., Verona, 540-245-5283
31 Blue Ridge Soap Box Classic, Downtown Waynesboro, 8-5 p.m., 540-943-0472 www.brsoapbox.com
June
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Novie Trump, Sculptural Ceramics, Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
2-7 Dooms Fire Company lawn party, Dooms, 540-245-5283
5-8 Garden Days: Museum Gardens showcased, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 9-5 p.m., all farms, general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
7 Stuart Hall School Commencement, 11a.m., Staunton, www.stuart-hall.org
7 Washington and Lee Commencement, 10a.m., Lexington, www.wlu.edu
11-14 Weyers Cave Fire Company lawn party, Weyers Cave, 540-245-5283
12 Weyers Cave Fire Company antique parade, 6:30 p.m., Stuarts Draft, 540-245-5283
12-14 Making a Home on the Frontier: Settlement Farm demonstrations of log hewing, fence building, splitting logs, food ways, and agriculture, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 9-5 p.m., general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
13 Weyers Cave Fire Company parade, 7 p.m., Weyers Cave, 540-245-5283
13-14 SKC Dog Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-4392, www.augustaexpo.com
14 Bluegrass, Barbecue and Blue Jeans, the conclusion to the 2008 Parade of Events to benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance. 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
15 P. Buckley Moss artist appearance, Society Birthday Party at the Museum, Waynesboro, 540-943-5678, www.pbuckleymoss.com
16-20 Summer Education Program, ages 5 - 8 years, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
20 Stone Soup Books & Cafe book discussion of Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
18-21 Raphine Fire Company lawn party, Raphine, 540-245-5283
20 Raphine Fire Company parade, 6:30 p.m., Raphine, 540-245-5283
19-21 Grand Caverns Bluegrass Festival, Grottoes, 888-430-CAMP, www.uvrpa.org
21-22 National Jousting Hall of Fame Joust and Renaissance Faire, Natural Chimneys, Mt. Solon, 888-430-CAMP, www.uvrpa.org
23-27Summer Education Program, ages 5 - 8 years, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
July
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Brad Warstler, Wood/Furniture, Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro 540-946-3294 www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
3-4 America's Birthday Celebration, Mon noon-10 p.m.; Tue 7a.m.-10 p.m., 5K run 7 a.m., parade 10 a.m., entertainment starts at noon, fireworks 10 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton
4 Traditional July 4th, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, FREE admission all day, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
4-6 Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-384-6047, www.augustaexpo.com, www.toteshows.com
7-11Summer Education Program, ages 9 - 13 years, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
9-12 Grottoes Fire Company lawn party, Grottoes, 540-245-5283
9-12 Bridgewater Fire Company lawn party, Bridgewater, 540-245-5283
11 Grottoes Fire Company parade, Grottoes, 540-245-5283
11 Bridgewater Fire Company parade, 7 p.m., Bridgewater, 540-245-5283
12 Bridgewater Fire Company antique parade, 6 p.m., Bridgewater, 540-245-5283
11-13 P. Buckley Moss Museum Open House and Barn Show, 10-6 p.m., Waynesboro, 800-343-8643 www.pbuckleymoss.com
12 Highland County Lions Dance and Monterey House and Garden Tour, Monterey/Highland County, 540-468-2550
12-13 Summer Extravaganza, Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro, Sat 10–7 p.m., Sun Noon–10 p.m., 540-942-6735, www.waynesboro.va.us
14-9/4 Alleghany Craft Network, (Opening Reception July 18, 5-7 p.m.), Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
15 Stone Soup Books & Cafe book discussion of Emma by Jane Austin, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
16-19 Churchville Fire & Rescue lawn party, Churchville, 540-245-5283
19 Churchville Fire & Rescue parade, 6 p.m., Churchville, 540-245-5283
19-20 Annual Daylily & Wine Festival, 10-6 p.m., Andre Viette Farm & Nursery, Fishersville, 540-324-1133, www.augustachamber.org
25-26 “When It Has Risen Well,” Baking demonstrations, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
25-26 Performance Motorsports Outlaw Monster Trucks, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 800-305-5202, www.augustaexpo.com
26 Sweet Dreams Festival, 9-5 p.m., Stuarts Draft Park off Rt 340 south, Stuarts Draft, 540-245-5727, www.co.augusta.va.us
August
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist JoAnne Farrell, Basketry, Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
2 Free Outdoor Yard Sale, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
5 Downtown Staunton Yard Sale, stores around the District bring drastically marked down items onto the sidewalks, 540.332.3867, www.stauntondowntown.org
5-9 Augusta County Fair, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-245-5627, www.augustaexpo.com
16-17 Jousting Tournament, Natural Chimneys, Mt. Solon, 888-430-CAMP, www.uvrpa.org
19 Stone Soup Books & Cafe book discussion of The Red Pony by John Steinbeck, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
27-30 School Days, School Days: A first person lesson at the school house, 11, 12, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 p.m., Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
27-30 Highland County Fair, Monterey/Highland County, www.highlandcounty.org
September
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Shenandoah Valley Quilters Guild, Journal Quilts, Opening Reception Saturday, September 6, 2-4 pm, Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
4-6 Grand Caverns Bluegrass Festival, Grottoes, 888-430-CAMP, www.uvrpa.org
5 - 30 Quilts: Past, Present, Future, a month-long event showcasing the artistic and cultural significance of historic, traditional and contemporary quilts, various venues Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County, and Harrisonburg, www.staunton.va.us
6 Waynesboro Heritage Museum and Plumb House Museum Quilt Exhibition “Quilts: Past, Present, and Future”, guest speaker, 4:30 p.m., Waynesboro Heritage Museum, 540-943-3943
6 Waynesboro Chili, Blues ‘n Brews Cook-Off, 11:30–5:30 p.m., Waynesboro Downtown Development Association, 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
6 “Take Your Partner,” old fashioned barn dance at the 1850’s American barn, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 7-9 p.m., $5/person (age 6 & up), bring a picnic, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
13 Celebrating 20 years, The Museum turns 20, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 9-5 p.m. daily, all farms, general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
13 Men at Work, historic trades weekend, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 9-5 p.m. daily, all farms, general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
20-21 African-American Festival, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 540-886-3040, www.staunton.va.us
26-28 Fortune-Williams Music Festival, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
26-27 Gun Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-953-0016, www.augustaexpo.com
18-11/6 Southwestern Virginia Metal Arts Guild, (Opening reception 9/19, 5-7p.m.), Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
27 Middlebrook Ruritan Fish Fry (North Carolina Pond Raised Catfish), an old-fashioned fish fry with good fellowship and good eating, 540-886-2721
October
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Shenandoah Cynthia Harrison, Fiber Art, (Opening Reception Friday, October 3, 5-7 p.m.), Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
4 Oktoberfest, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 12noon-9 p.m. (museum open 9-5 p.m.), pavilion, German Farm interpretive and children’s activities 9-5 p.m., $, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
4 McCormick Farm Mill Day, 9-5 p.m., McCormick Farm Steeles Tavern, 540-377-2255, www.vaes.vt.edu/steeles/mccormick/mccormick.html
4-5 Virginia Fall Foliage Festival Apple Days Craft Show, Waynesboro, Sat 9-5 p.m., Sun Noon–5 p.m., 540-942-5101
10-12 P. Buckley Moss Museum Open House and Barn Show, Waynesboro, 10-6 p.m., 800-343-8643, www.pbuckleymoss.com
11-12 Antique Expo, 9-5 p.m. Sat., 10-4 p.m. Sun., Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 434-846-7452, www.augustaexpo.com