April in Lexington

Happy Spring! We're so excited for the warmth the new season brings, and with it, these awesome events. They're perfect reasons for a long weekend in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. Discover all the things to do here in our "Small Towns, Big Backyard."

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

International Dark Sky Week is April 21-28. Come celebrate with us at Natural Bridge State Park, an International Dark Sky Park. Of note is the April 25 Stargazing event.

• April 5: Kids Fishing Day at Natural Bridge State Park
• April 12: Family Birding at Boxerwood
• April 12: Celebrating Trees! at Boxerwood
• April 19: Stewardship Saturday - Earth Day Clean Up at Natural Bridge State Park
• April 26: Illumination of the Bridge

FESTIVALS

The Bull & Oyster Festival is back! April 5 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Virginia Horse Center, there will be fresh oysters prepared in a multitude of ways, BBQ, and bluegrass, and it's all for a great cause!

Mark your calendar for April 26, as that's Artapalooza in downtown Buena Vista! It's an art festival for all ages and abilities and features vendors, special craft activities, live music, and more. 9 AM to 2 PM; Free!

THE ARTS

First Fridays in Downtown Lexington (April 4) is a family-friendly arts event. Peruse our galleries, meet artists at opening receptions, enjoy craft cocktails at TAPS or Juniper Lounge, enjoy the piano at Haywood's, or relish a farm-to-table dinner at one of our downtown restaurants.

Don't forget there are spaces to get hands-on in Lexington and Buena Vista:

• Mulberry's DIY Workshop - open design times and organized workshop events
• The Quiltery - occasional quilting classes and events
• The Workshop at Timber Ridge - pottery and photography workshops

At Lenfest Center for the Arts this month:

• April 4: Matt Flynn, Baritone
• April 5: An Shelmire, Piano
• April 7: "Sounds of Spring"
• April 8: University Singers' Tour Kick-Off Concert
• April 9: W&L Repertory Dance Company
• April 28: Hugo Croswaithe "Tijuacolor" Exhibition

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Travelers of the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail will find their way to Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery (RVB) in Raphine, and Heliotrope Brewery and Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen (DBO) in Lexington.

For wine, add in Ecco Adesso Vineyards (EA), Lexington Valley Vineyard, and Jump Mountain Vineyard. Don't forget the excellent cider at Halycon Days Cider Co., too!

• Fridays: Craft Burger Night at DBO
• Saturdays: Brunch from 10:30 AM to 2 PM at DBO
• Sundays: Sippin' Sundays at EA
• Sundays:: Uncorked Sundays at RVB
• April 5: Farm Babes & Bubbly from 1 to 5 PM at EA
• April 12: Easter Egg & Cork Hunt from 12 to 5 PM at EA
• April 12: Live Music: Matt J at EA, 3 PM
• April 13: Uncorked with So Diverse at RVB, 1PM
• April 19: Easter Egg Hunt & Danny Goodson Band at RVB, 12 PM

MORE TO EXPLORE

Plan ahead for more Spring Experiences and Spring Adventures in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County.