Ends: Friday, September 7, 2018 05:00 pm

Location: Virginia Military Institute
Parade
Lexington, VA 24550

Phone:

Website: https://www.vmi.edu/about/calendar/

Details: The VMI Corps of Cadets march in full parade most Friday afternoons and some Saturday mornings when VMI is in session. Parades are open to the public.

Ends: Sunday, March 26, 2023 10:00 pm

Location: Hull's Drive-In Theatre
2367 N Lee Hwy
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 463-2621

Website: https://hullsdrivein.com

Details: Beginning Friday, March 24th, HULL'S will be open EVERY Friday & Saturday night with double feature movies and EVERY Sunday with a single feature showing. Gates @ 6:00 pm - Movie @ 20 min. after sunsetParty packages are available as are private rentals Monday through Thursday. Summer months will feature some weeknight throwbacks. Hull's is a community-owned non-profit organization that relies on annual memberships and sponsorships. For more information on how to become a member/sponsor, go to https://hullsdrivein.com.

Ends: Saturday, October 7, 2023 05:00 pm

Location: Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
35 Hill View Lane
Raphine, VA 23372

Phone: 540-377-6204

Website: https://rockbridgevineyard.com/festivals/

Details: Help us celebrate our 30th annual Harvest Festival with wine, beer, music, food, and vendors. We are offering self guided flights of beer, pints, or wine by the glass or bottle. Please come enjoy music, beer and wine.Music by Greenhouse from 12 pm to 2:30 pm.Music by The Late Night Stumblers 3-5 pm Cover Fee is $10 Per person, current wine club members no charge. Current Wine club members will get a complimentary glass of wine or a pint of beer! Food Truck Will by Island Wheels, a Caribbean Fusion Truck/

Ends: Saturday, December 9, 2023 06:00 pm

Location: Brownsburg Musum
2716 Brownsburg Turnpike
Brownsburg, VA 24415

Phone:

Website:

Details: The Brownsburg Museum and Brownsburg Community Association invites you to their Christmas Celebration Saturday, December 9 at 4pm at the Museum. The event kicks off with the dedication of a special bench in memory of Dick Barnes who was one of the Museum’s founders and a strong supporter of the Brownsburg community. There will be cookies & hot beverages, children's crafts, and tree decorating and lighting. At 5pm, join us for caroling in town.

Ends: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 11:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
Skyline Trail Golf Course Rd.
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 291-1326

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2022-02-24-11-58-57-725237-y7a

Details: Natural Bridge State Park was designated an International Dark Sky Park in April 2021, possessing an exceptional quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural heritage, and/or public enjoyment. 2024 Guided Dark Sky Night Programs April 13, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing Under a New MoonMay 4, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower WatchMay 24, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Start Summer Off StargazingJune 8, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing Under a New MoonJuly 5, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Independence Day Weekend StargazingJuly 26, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower WatchAug. 10, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Perseid Meteor Shower WatchAug. 30, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing for Labor Day WeekendSept. 21, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing and Mountain MoonriseOct. 19, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: A Fall Full MoonNov. 30, 2024: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Thanksgiving Weekend StargazingDec. 12, 2024: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Geminids Meteor Shower Watch

Ends: Sunday, February 4, 2024 02:00 pm

Location: Evans Dining Hall, W&L
210 W. Washington St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://colonnadeconnections.wlu.edu/donate/campus-kitchen

Details: Join Campus Kitchen for a soup tasting event benefitting the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program! Enjoy soups from local restaurants and caterers, and listen to W&L acapella groups! All ticket sales will go directly to provide breakfast, lunch, and snack items to area children on free and reduced lunch programs over the weekends! Evans HallFeb. 4 | 11am–2p TICKETS$10 Students and Children; $15 AdultsTickets are available in advance and can be purchased online here. This year’s Souper Bowl participants include Bistro on Main, Campus Kitchen, CHEFS Catering Company, Kitchen, Glowbowl Café, Hardens, Heliotrope Brewery, Legendary Eats, Lexington Catering Company, LexVegas Bistro, Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, Pronto, Pure Eats, the Rockbridge Jewish Community, The Georges and W&L Dining Services. The event is also sponsored by Center of Gravity Yoga and Pilates Studio, Cornerstone Bank, Flex Fitness, Lex Running Shop and Lexington Smiles.

Ends: Saturday, March 9, 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Buena Vista Farmers Market
1665 Chestnut Avenue
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/926896315638605/

Details: Come out to our Easter Market! We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt, an Easter Bunny visit, Raffle items, and loads of vendors to fulfill all your basket needs! Interested in being a vendor? Check out our online application: https://forms.gle/ckxJ5A8ufRxVo2A18

Ends: Saturday, March 16, 2024 08:30 pm

Location: Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
35 Hill View Lane
Raphine, VA 24472

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/358541943755878/

Details: We are offering guided flights of wine or beer, pints, or wine by the glass or bottle. Wine flights will stop at 4:30 PM. Please come enjoy music, beer, wine. Event is Noon til 8:30, music is 5:30-8:30 PM. Food is By The Hitchin Post. We will serving our new Green Slushies and Releasing Irish Red Ale! These 3 brothers Carl, Danny, and Jacob along make up The Loya Brothers, and playing along is their friend John. They describe their music as acoustic brass and they love to jam out and love to interact and share their music.

Ends: Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:30 am

Location: SkyBar Lexington
125 W. Nelson Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1093496795033852/

Details: Get ready for the Green Party! St. Patrick's Day weekend, there is no where else you'd rather be. Come and join us for a fun night of dancing and the hottest beats as DJ DSURGE returns to SkyBar! Themed drinks and food will be available. 21 and up after 9pm please, with a a valid ID needed for entry. Get here early to save $5 on entry and to make sure you have a spot as capacity is limited and entry is first come first served.

Ends: Saturday, March 30, 2024 03:00 pm

Location: Ecco Adesso Vineyards
340 Ecco Adesso Lane
Fairfield, VA 24435

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2511762145668377/

Details: Join us for our 3rd annual Easter egg hunt, followed by an exciting vineyard cork hunt for adults! Compete to collect the most corks and win a fabulous prize! Indulge in refreshing spring spritzers, delightful wines, and perfectly paired fare as you gather with friends and family for a memorable celebration. Cheers and don’t forget to bring a basket! Children’s Egg Hunt: 1pmAdults Cork Hunt: 2pm

Ends: Friday, April 12, 2024 12:00 am

Location: Lenfest Center for the Arts
Staniar Gallery
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: 2024 SENIOR THESES EXHIBITION Exhibit: Monday, April 1- Friday, April 12, 2024 Staniar Gallery/Wilson Hall/Lenfest Center. Hours: M-F, 9-5 Reception: TBA In their senior year, Studio Art students work independently on a body of work to be presented in Staniar Gallery as the culmination of their undergraduate education. The annual exhibition showcases drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculptures by the young artists who concentrate in one of these areas to earn the BA degree in Studio Art. As their debut into the art world, the exhibit gives the graduating seniors the opportunity to display their work in a professional gallery setting.

Ends: Monday, April 8, 2024 12:00 am

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S. Lee Hwy
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone:

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-bridge#general_information

Details: Each April, the week of the new moon is designated as International Dark Sky Week by virtue of legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly. International Dark Sky Week is April 2-8, 2024. Visit our very own International Dark Sky Park, Natural Bridge State Park, for a beautiful viewing of the night sky and all the beauty it holds. Upcoming Dates of Interest:April 8: 2024 Solar Eclipse ViewingApril 13: Stargazing Under a New Moon

Ends: Saturday, April 6, 2024 04:30 pm

Location: Lenfest Center for the Arts
Johnson Theatre
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: BEGETS: FALL OF A HIGH SCHOOL RONIN By Qui Nguyen Directed by Jemma Alix Levy Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 3-April 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Johnson Theatre/Lenfest Hall/Lenfest Center Qui Nguyen (She Kills Monsters) is known for his ability to turn pop culture into physically explosive, heart-wrenching, funny and engrossing plays. With Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin, he turns his attention to the highs and lows of the American high school. What if your high school was a videogame? What if its divisive cliques were controlled by shoguns and threatened by samurai warriors? What if you suddenly discovered that the greatest fighter in the universe was actually a self-professed high school geekgurl? Does violence have to beget more violence? Does absolute power corrupt absolutely? Tickets are required. Adult $18Senior $16W&L Faculty & Staff $14W&L Student/Student $8 Taxes and processing fees included in ticket pricing.

Ends: Saturday, April 6, 2024 06:00 pm

Location: Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
35 Hill View Lane
Raphine, VA 24472

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1092146538697636

Details: Come join us for a fun afternoon of Easter Egg hunting, wine & beer drinking, food and music. The hunt will be split into 3 different age groups with 1,000 eggs hidden.Group 1 will start promptly at 12:30 pm for ages 4 & under.Group 2 will start promptly at 1 pm for ages 5-8.Group 3 will start promptly at 1:30 pm for ages 9-12.4 and under may be accompanied by an adult. Candy filled eggs will be hidden within our marked boundaries. Wine coupons for parents over 21 will be hidden in the golden eggs. Adults must be accompanied by a child to participate. Wine will be available by the glass or bottle for observers over 21. Library wines will be available to add to regular flights and special discounts on those bottles! Library wines will be 2 for $80.00, normally 40$ each! Bring your baskets and blankets!Brats and More and Ms. B's Recipes will be serving lunch starting at noon.The Goodson Band plays 2:00 to 5 pm.

Ends: Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
Cedar Creek Trail 6477 South Lee Highway
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-02-01-13-05-32-790581-n9h

Details: Calling all young anglers; kids aged 12 and younger get free admission and can fish for free during this annual event. Cedar Creek, which runs under the Natural Bridge, will be stocked with rainbow trout for the taking. Kids aged 12 and under get to keep up to six fish. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help teach you how to fish or do a craft program. Guests must bring their own pole, bait, and gear. Children can catch and keep up to six fish each. No adults may fish, but there must be at least one paying adult with participating children. Children aged 12 years and younger receive free admission from 7 a.m. to noon. After 12 p.m., children's tickets resume their normal rate at $6/child. Adults (13 and older) pay regular admission price all day. For any questions, please call (540) 254-0795. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Natural Bridge State Park.

Ends: Saturday, April 6, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center for the Arts
Wilson Concert Hall
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: Senior Recital: Sarah Gabrielle Lynch ’24, soprano Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center No tickets are required. • Performance will be streamed. https://livestream.com/wlu Sarah Gabrielle Lynch '24 of Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania presents a soprano voice recital with solo works spanning six languages (English, French, Italian, German, Russian and Greek) as well as classical, romantic and modern periods, all accompanied by collaborative pianist Dr. Anna Billias. This program features arias from Mozart, Offenbach and Vivaldi, along with art songs and selections from many other composers. Sarah Gabrielle studies applied voice with Professor Christine Fairfield, and her major advisor is Dr. Shane M. Lynch.

Ends: Sunday, April 7, 2024 05:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center for the Arts
Wilson Concert Hall
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: Marlbrook Chamber Players: "Colorful Collage of Harmonies" Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 3 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center Reception in Lykes Atrium will immediately follow the performance. No tickets are required. • Performance will also be streamed at https://livestream.com/wlu Marlbrook Chamber Players will present a colorful tapestry of music from around the world. The audience will enjoy "Piano Trio" by Armenian composer Arno Babajanian, "String Trio" by Hungarian Hans von Dohnanyi with Megan Mason, viola, and more!

Ends: Monday, April 8, 2024 10:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center for the Arts
Wilson Concert Hall
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: "THE NATURE OF MUSIC" Monday, April 8, 2023 at 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center A reception in Lykes Atrium will immediately follow the performance. No tickets are required. • Performance will also be streamed at https://livestream.com/wlu Come celebrate the reawakening of spring! The University Wind Ensemble presents an evening of music that expresses the beauty of nature through music. Composer Stephen Lias will join us for the premiere of a new work based on his time backpacking in Lake Clark National Park. The UWE will feature the winners of 2023-24 W&L Concerto-Aria Contest, along with works by John Mackey, Jodie Blackshaw and others.

Ends: Monday, April 8, 2024 04:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
Skyline Trail
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-03-01-16-45-10-512165-ybf

Details: Come view the last solar eclipse in the continental US until 2044 at Natural Bridge State Park! 87% of the sun will be covered by the moon. A viewing party will take place at the Children's Discovery Area, with rangers providing details about the eclipse and doing crafts. The eclipse begins at 2:00 p.m. and will peak at 3:12 p.m. before ending at 4:00 p.m. Come for the whole time to see it in action; bring something comfortable to sit on and enjoy the show. Safety first! Looking at the sun is dangerous. Come prepared with special eclipse viewing glasses or use a pinhole or box viewer to watch the eclipse's shadow. Can't find any glasses? Eclipse viewing glasses will be available for purchase ($1 plus tax) on site. Park at the Skyline Trail trailhead to access the viewing party. Fees at the Skyline Trail trailhead will be waived. No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, call (540) 254-0795. Skyline Trail Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j7Dkv3... Pictured: 2017 Solar Eclipse at Natural Bridge State Park

Ends: Thursday, April 11, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: SkyBar Lexington
125 W. Nelson Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/675245257839160

Details: Don't miss the entertainment that country singer/songwriter Ian Vest will bring to SkyBar Lexington from 7PM to 9PM on Thursday, April 11!

Ends: Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center for the Arts
Wilson Concert Hall
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center No tickets are required. • Performance will also be streamed at https://livestream.com/wlu The winter University Jazz Ensemble concert will feature the talented students of the Rockbridge High School Jazz Ensemble in a night filled with the vibrant energy only found in ensemble jazz. The musicians from Rockbridge County High School will open the show. Under the artistic direction of Miranda Fitzgerald, this group offers a fun and vibrant collection of jazz band selections. There is a history of these two groups joining forces annually, and both bands are excited to revive this tradition. After half time the University Jazz Ensemble takes over, presenting sounds from classic swing to contemporary fusion. Their dynamic and eclectic selections of jazz pieces will showcase the ensemble's versatility and creativity. To round out the evening, and the concert season, the musicians from both bands will join together in a wild hard-blowing finale.

Ends: Friday, April 12, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center for the Arts
Wilson Concert Hall
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: Junior Recital: Heidi Thiessen, Soprano; and Matthew Flynn, Baritone Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center No tickets are required. • Performance will be streamed. https://livestream.com/wlu Juniors Heidi Thiessen of Sanibel, Florida and Matthew Flynn of Loudon, Virginia will perform solos and duets from an array of genres and styles.

Ends: Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
Skyline Trail
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/events?park=2016-08-19-18-32-46-757357-lg6&start=03/06/2024&end=03/06/2025

Details: When the moon is totally hidden, we have the darkest nights and some of the best stargazing! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on and a red-light flashlight if you have one; it will help preserve your night vision as opposed to a standard white light flashlight. Meet rangers at the Skyline Trail parking lot. A moderate 10-minute hike will be necessary once the program begins. A haywagon with seats for 20 people leaves at the program's start time to reach the viewing location. Pre-registration for the wagon ride is required (and is not required if you are not taking the wagon); only one wagon runs per night and space is limited. To reserve, please call (540) 254-0795. Tickets for the wagon ride are $2 per person. All programs are weather dependent. If a program is cancelled due to weather, we will have alternative Dark Sky programs offered indoors. Monitor our website or call the park to receive real-time information at (540) 254-0795. Skyline Trail Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j7Dkv3...

Ends: Saturday, April 13, 2024 11:00 am

Location: Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
963 Ross Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1463413517944652

Details: Join Rockbridge Bird Club for the "Every Day is Earth Day" month-long celebration at Boxerwood! Families are invited to attend the bird walk on Saturday April 13 from 9am - 11am. – Everybody's welcome, including first-timers.– Folks meet in the Nature Center parking lot for a two-hour stroll. – Dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear, and bring binoculars. In the event of inclement weather, the walk will be cancelled. Questions? For more information, email rockbridgebirdclub@gmail.com

Ends: Saturday, April 13, 2024 05:00 pm

Location: Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 464-8700 ext. 7118

Website: https://www.rockahc.org/16th-annual-bull-oyster-fest/

Details: The 16th Annual Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest takes place on April 13, 2024, at the beautiful Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. Indulge in an afternoon filled with mouthwatering oysters and barbeque while enjoying live music by Rockbridge legends Gary Ruley and Mule Train. We'll be serving up an array of craft beer, local wine, games, and tons of fun in a tented outdoor venue overlooking Virginia's scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Admission includes BBQ, oysters, live entertainment, and one beverage ticket. Advanced online ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Given the overwhelming response of the past two years, we advise securing your tickets early, as capacity will fill up fast. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available at the door. All proceeds from the Bull & Oyster Fest benefit the Rockbridge Area Health Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit health care organization, ensuring everyone in our community has access to comprehensive, quality health care regardless of income or insurance status. Save the Date: April 13, 20241:00 pm - 5:00 pm, rain or shineVirginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd., Lexington, VA 24450Tickets: $70 (plus service fee) Let's make this year's Bull & Oyster Fest the best yet! We can't wait to see you there! Support provided by our generous sponsors and Lexington & the Rockbridge Area Tourism.

Ends: Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge Speedway
178 North Dry Well Road
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalBridgeSpeedway

Details: Late Models are taking to the clay for sweet pay-outs this race season at Natural Bridge Speedway.April 27September TBD Cash or checks only for admission. Natural Bridge Speedway is a 3/8-mile semi-banked clay oval track.

Ends: Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge Speedway
168 North Dry Well Road
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalBridgeSpeedway

Details: Sprint cars are among the most fun to watch. Enjoy the action of slips and slides on the dirt track at Natural Bridge Speedway this season! Gates open at 4:30 p.m.April 13May 25August 17September 21 Cash or checks only for admission. Natural Bridge Speedway is a 3/8-mile semi-banked clay oval track.

Ends: Saturday, April 13, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Grace Episcopal Church
123 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (202) 374-4907

Website: http://www.markgallagher.net/chamber-music-society-of-lexington.html

Details: Please join the Chamber Music Society of Lexington Season Finale for an evening of fine chamber music. Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church123 W. Washington StreetLexington, Virginia Works by: NielsenSpohrVaughn WilliamsUebayashiMuczynskiRachmanioff Admission is free. This is the final concert of the Chamber Music Society's inaugural season. We very much appreciate the support we've receive the community of Lexington.

Ends: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00 am

Location: Public Lands of Virginia

Phone:

Website: https://license.gooutdoorsvirginia.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=4220&ref=dwr.virginia.gov&_gl=1*qfl6nl*_ga*MTQyNjkyMTgzOC4xNjY4MTc4Njgx*_ga_PSK01BW43G*MTcxMDUyNjI3Ni45LjEuMTcxMDUyNjM0NS4wLjAuMA..

Details: The Virginia Birding Classic is a statewide birding competition in which teams of birders search the public lands of Virginia every spring for as many species as they can find in 24 hours. All registration proceeds will benefit the Virginia Wildlife Grant Program, which awards annual grants to non-profit programs focused on connecting youth to the outdoors. Registration closes April 1, 2024. Don’t delay—Register Now! How Does it Work? Pick a Team Name & Register Online: Your team of a least 3 or up to 6 people register online through GoOutdoorsVirginia.com by April 1, 2024. Registration includes a swag bag and free access to available Wildlife Management Areas, State Forests, and Natural Area Preserves on the day your team has chosen to go birding for the competition. Virginia DWR customers with an active license and/or permit will receive a discount on their registration! Youth under 16 years old can register for free but must be accompanied by a registered adult.Pick When Your Team Goes Birding: Your team chooses a consecutive 24-hour period between April 15th and May 15th to go birding on federal, state, county, and municipal parks in the Commonwealth to identify as many species of birds as possible.Share Your Team’s Results: Your team submits one official team eBird trip report for their tournament day to Virginia eBird. Final eBird trip reports must be submitted to the official Virginia Birding Classic eBird account by 11:59pm on May 17, 2024. The Grand Prize The Virginia Birding Classic Grand Prize goes to the team that finishes their 24-hours of birding with the most species. This year, we are excited to announce that the Grand Prize will consist of the following: Each member of the winning team will get to choose from a list of DWR Wildlife Experiences that only we can offer! The list may include opportunities such as:accompanying our biologists as they band and survey raptors, waterfowl, woodpeckers, or seabirdsvisiting important habitat conservation areas that are not open to the publicviewing wildlife on a tour with knowledgeable members of our staffother exciting experiences only DWR can offerEach team will also get the opportunity to choose a library in the Commonwealth to be the recipient of 3 Birding Backpacks that will be available for checkout by members of the community! Each backpack will include:1 pair of adult binoculars1 pair of children’s binoculars1 field guide to birds of eastern North America1 kids field guide to backyard birdsBird coloring sheets and crayons1 Field Journal to record sightingsMaps and guides to area birding locationsHelpful tips and apps to make the most of their birding adventures This is an excellent way to give back by giving the community the gift of birding. Register your team today! Additional Documents Rules for the 1st Annual Virginia Birding ClassicA Visitor’s Guide to DWR Properties: Best Practices for Ensure a Safe and Enjoyable Experience for Everyone!

Ends: Saturday, April 20, 2024 03:00 pm

Location: Downtown Buena Vista, VA

Phone: 540-460-5434

Website: https://www.bvarts.org/

Details: On April 20, 2024, the Buena Vista Arts Council (BVAC) presents Artapalooza—a free arts festival for the community and their guests with a vendor fair, free art activities, live music, dance, and theatrical performances. Created to encourage individuals, families, and communities to explore, participate in, and support any and all creative efforts. Any proceeds from the event go to support Buena Vista children's art activities.

Ends: Sunday, April 21, 2024 05:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 425-0837

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-03-01-16-58-18-672491-5f6

Details: Make a difference this Earth Day weekend by donating your plastic to Natural Bridge State Park. This Earth Day the goal is to reduce plastics going to the landfill. Save your plastic film and donate it to the park's recycling program. While you're here, discover all the other things you can recycle at home! Rangers and volunteers will be on hand all weekend to take donations of plastic grocery bags, plastic wrap, bubble wrap, packaging wrap, and other plastics labeled #2 or #4 recycling. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Natural Bridge State Park promotes sustainability and see our recycling program in action. You might even get an idea of how to implement some of our tips and tricks for your own household. To sign up to donate plastic, please call (540) 425-0837 or email chris.carpeneter@dcr.virginia.gov.

Ends: Sunday, April 28, 2024 03:00 pm

Location: Downtown Lexington

Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 5403194181

Website: https://www.mainstreetlexington.org/events.html

Details: Three days of deals in downtown Lexington! Come downtown to shop for bargains, stay for lunch and shop some more!

Ends: Thursday, January 4, 2024 08:30 pm

Location: Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen
50 Northwind Lane
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 314-577-2806

Website: https://www.dbbrewingcompany.com/location/outpost

Details: Test your knowledge with a round of trivia at Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen. It's every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The winning team grabs a $25 DB gift card; great for splitting the tab! Also: Every Monday through Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. is Happy Hour. All day Wednesday is 1/2 Price Growler Grab. Don't miss the Weekend Food Specials and Live Music every Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen is a participant of the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail. Get your passport stamped when you visit.

Ends: Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 am

Location: Thunder BRidge Campground
192 Artists Loop
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579

Phone:

Website: https://www.mmgendurancesports.com/thewormhole100k

Details: Gear up for Central Virginia's premier mountain bike race – the Wormhole 100k! This 68-miles of challenging terrain will push you to your limits and reward you with breathtaking views, technical descents, and lung-busting climbs. This is not your average mountain bike race; it's sure to test your skills, endurance and sheer determination. The course will traverse some of the most awe-inspiring trails the region has to offer including Cornelius Creek, Pine Ridge, Little Cove Mountain, Chesnutt Mountain, the Glenwood Horse Trail and the mysterious Wormhole. Are you ready to embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary – a wormhole of adventure where time slows down, and every pedal stroke takes you deeper into the heart of mountain biking greatness? Whether you're a seasoned pro or a daring enthusiast, this race is your chance to prove yourself on the challenging trails of the East Coast. For those who are eager to embrace the thrill of the Wormhole but not quite ready to tackle the full 100k adventure, we've got the perfect solution – checkout the Wormhole 50k option! We aim for all participants to complete the Wormhole; however, out of consideration for our volunteers and race staff, there will be cutoff times of 12 hours for the 100K and 10 hours for the 50K option. Included with each racer's entry is some sweet swag, a post-race meal ticket and complimentary weekend of camping. Get Ready to Ride. Get Ready to Conquer. Get Ready for Wormhole!

Ends: Saturday, April 27, 2024 04:00 pm

Location: Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department
5024 Maury River Road
Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1785226231952617

Details: Fun, food, kids activities, and unique arts and crafts from local artists, benefiting your Rockbridge Baths Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department. Contact Kati Brantley at 719-355-6036 for details, and please share and invite your friends!

Ends: Saturday, October 26, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-02-06-16-07-58-868227-n38

Details: A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below. A tribute to the first light program at the Bridge conducted in 1927, come see for yourself the sight that has drawn people out to the park at night for over 97 years, time and time again. The visitor center will be open until 9 p.m. and the trail until 10 p.m., with light snacks for sale. Ticket sales will end at 9:40 p.m. The trail beyond the Natural Bridge will be closed. For any questions, please call the visitor center at (540) 291-1326.

Ends: Saturday, April 27, 2024 02:00 pm

Location: Locher Pavilion
10th and Kanawha Street
Glasgow, VA 24555

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/glasgowvirginia

Details: The Market will be open Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Crafts, art work, baked goods, vegetables, fruit, garden plants, meat, and eggs. Find us on the corner of 10th and Kanawha Streets.

Ends: Saturday, April 27, 2024 01:00 pm

Location: Hopkins Green
Corner of Nelson Street and Jackson Avenue
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-462-3705

Website: https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonMountedUnitInc/

Details: Come out to Hopkins Green to meet the Mounted Unit officers and their horse partners during their debut patrol of downtown Lexington. They will stop along the way to introduce themselves to businesses; we encourage all to come out to greet them.

Ends: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 05:00 pm

Location: Virginia Military Institue
VMI Musuem Memorial Hall
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-464-7334

Website: https://www.vmi.edu/news/headlines/2023-2024/new-gen-marshall-exhibit-opens-at-vmi-museum.php

Details: The VMI Museum has opened a new exhibit on the life and career of Gen. George C. Marshall, VMI Class of 1901, following renovations to the Kohen Gallery of the Citizen-Soldier. The exhibit features objects from the VMI Museum collection, like a plaster casting of Marshall’s hands made in 1957 for a statue which was never completed. There are objects on loan from the George C. Marshall Foundation, including the pocket watch Marshall’s mother presented him upon his VMI graduation, a simple leather briefcase Marshall carried throughout his career, his five-star helmet, his campaign hat worn during his years as assistant commandant of the Fort Benning (now Fort Moore) Infantry School, his Army chief of staff uniform, and his portrait. “General Marshall is one of the most significant world figures of the 20th century, and in all of American history,” said Col. Keith Gibson ’77, director of the museum. “He is the epitome of the citizen-soldier. Our museum was founded in 1845 to share the inspiring stories of alumni like George Marshall.” Additional items have also been installed to the Gen. George S. Patton Jr., VMI Class of 1907 exhibit, including a garment bag used by Patton, and his personal M1 carbine, presented to him in North Africa during WWII. A re-working of the Moses Ezekiel, VMI Class of 1866, exhibit, and several other exhibits highlighting the lives of distinguished alumni round out the new installation. The VMI Museum is located in Memorial Hall on post. It is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free of charge. No reservations are necessary for small groups. Large group tours may be scheduled by calling 540-464-7334.

Ends: Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:50 pm

Location: Ecco Adesso Vineyards
340 Ecco Adesso Lane
Fairfield, VA 24435

Phone: 540-817-0419

Website: https://eccoadesso.com/

Details: Sippin' Sundays @ Ecco Adesso Vineyards every Sunday from 11am-5pm. We welcome you to visit our farm winery in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer several wines from the Shenandoah Valley region as well as ciders for you to enjoy. Guests can try wine flights as well as wine by the glass or bottle. Bring your own picnic or have our team put one together for you with local artisan cheeses, breads, charcuterie meats, and other lite bites. Friends and families are welcome to walk around the property, bring your dogs, play by the creek, picnic at one of our several picnic tables throughout the farm, hike our trails and explore springs and waterfalls, and enjoy the fresh air and wide open spaces and stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views!

Ends: Friday, May 31, 2024 12:00 am

Location: Lenfest Center for the Arts
Staniar Gallery
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: Staniar Gallery: SANDY DE LISSOVOY: Floating Topographies, New Work, and Collaborations Artist Exhibit: Monday, April 29 - Friday, May 31, 2024. Staniar Gallery/Wilson Hall/Lenfest Center. Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm Lecture & Reception: Tuesday, April 30 at 5:30pm, Wilson Hall/Lenfest Center In his post-sabbatical exhibition, Washington and Lee Assistant Professor of Art Sandy de Lissovoy presents sculptural constructions that explore interactions between landscape and mapping. De Lissovoy's work applies the aesthetics of abstraction to issues reflect upon contemporary environmental conditions. Combining diverse materials, such as metal and hand-dyed fabrics, de Lissovoy seeks an expression that resides between the accuracy of satellites and the poetry of imagined future landscapes. The show will also include collaborate works that are a visual conversation about translation, migration, proximity, and distance, made with Mexican artists Ander Azpiri and Griselda Rosas. Sandy de Lissovoy earned an M.F.A. from the University of California, Irvine, and a B.F.A. with Honors from CCA, San Francisco. He has had solo shows at Augustana University, Whittier College, Commonwealth and Council Gallery, Monte Vista Projects and Las Cienegas Projects. He has been a resident at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Sculpture Space, and the Banff Centre in Canada.

Ends: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 08:00 pm

Location: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Outpost Taproom & Kitchen
50 North Wind Lane
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1560567937819559/1560567977819555/

Details: Every single week in April, May, and June, Devils Backbone Outpost is donating 25% of their Tuesday Night Bingo card sales to Boxerwood! Bingo cards cost $10 each, and you can play as many rounds as you want with each card. Thank you, DB! Join us on launch night, Tuesday April 2, at 6pm.

Ends: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 10:00 pm

Location: Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen
50 Northwind Lane
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 462-6200

Website: https://www.dbbrewingcompany.com/location/outpost

Details: Stop in and fill ‘er up! Each Wednesday at the Outpost, we offer special 64 oz. growler fills. If you don’t have a growler we have you covered. You may purchase a Devils Backbone growler, fill it and be on your way to your next adventure.

Ends: Thursday, January 12, 2017 07:00 pm

Location: Great Valley Farm Brewery
60 Great Valley Ln
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: 540-521-6163

Website: http://www.greatvalleyfarmbrewery.com

Details: Get a special price on Growler Fills every Thursday at Great Valley Farm Brewery!

Ends: Thursday, April 25, 2024 05:00 pm

Location: Ecco Adesso Vineyards
340 Ecco Adesso Lane
Fairfield, VA 24435

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/925836199244306/925836309244295/

Details: Cheers to Thursday & to a mid-day or after work aperitivo ( Italian for Happy Hour! ) at Ecco Adesso Vineyards! Enjoy a delicious glass of wine, refreshing spritzers, local artisan cheeses, baguettes, crackers, olives, hummus, charcuterie, seasonal pizzettas, and chocolates, take in the expansive Blue Ridge mountain & vineyard views while you kick back and relax with friends and family! Thursday Hours: 12-5 Ask us about our aperitivo hour specials from 3-5! Cheers!

Ends: Saturday, April 22, 2023 06:00 pm

Location: Old Lex Mercantile
113 W. Nelson Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-319-4180

Website: https://www.oldlexmercantile.com/

Details: Join us on Fridays from 4pm - 6pm for complimentary wine and food tastings at Old Lex Mercantile in downtown Lexington.

Ends: Friday, May 3, 2024 03:00 pm

Location: Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
953 Ross Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1140609550277118

Details: To close out Boxerwood's Earth Day celebrations, help us create a temporary labyrinth in the Meadow from Boxerwood's abundance of natural material.This is a free event, but please RSVP with the link if you plan to attend.

Ends: Friday, April 26, 2024 10:00 pm

Location: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Outpost Taproom & Kitchen
50 North Wind Lane
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/323813994003742/323813997337075/

Details: Rotating craft burger special curated by our Outpost culinary team! These burgers are DANK and what burger dreams are made of! Get 'em while supplies last!

Ends: Friday, May 31, 2024 12:00 am

Location: Cabell Gallery
5 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1100327884559693

Details: Cabell Gallery's annual group exhibition of a collection of paintings of Lexington's universities is set to be on view beginning May 3, 2024. Our most requested subjects, W&L and VMI will be the highlight during the month. Join us First Friday of May for food, drink and camaraderie as we celebrate our town's institutions of higher learning.

Ends: Friday, February 2, 2024 07:00 pm

Location: Downtown Lexington

Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/FirstFridaysLexingtonVA/

Details: The downtown Lexington First Friday Art Walk is back for 2024! Browse gallery to gallery for artist receptions, new exhibitions, and more. Stay late in downtown to enjoy dinner and drinks at one of our many fantastic restaurants.

Ends: Saturday, April 22, 2023 07:00 pm

Location: Purveyors on Main
29 S. Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-464-9463

Website: https://www.purveyorsonmain.com/

Details: Complimentary wine tastings at Purveyors on Main every Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m. It's a great way to explore downtown Lexington when you start your tastings at Old Lex Mercantile and wrap it up with us. Cap the night with a wonderful dinner in downtown.

Ends: Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 am

Location: Rockbridge Regional Library
138 S. Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-319-1099

Website: https://www.lexvaroadandriverrelay.org/

Details: The 47th Annual Road & River Relay is Saturday, May 4. The four-legged relay race consists of running, biking, and canoeing/kayaking across 16.1 miles. The starting line is at Rockbridge Regional Library on Main Street in downtown Lexington. The finish line is at Jordan's Point Park on the Maury River. Entry is available to individuals or teams up to five members.

Ends: Saturday, May 4, 2024 08:30 am

Location: Hopkins Green
Corner of Jefferson and Nelson Streets
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 609 575 3632

Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555883592961

Details: Native herbs are the Guild’s particular focus this year – a category with a surprising variety of plants – perfect for attracting birds, butterflies and pollinators. Select, locally raised herbs, prized for culinary use, aromatics, and medicinal properties have been readied for spring planting. Members of the Guild will be on hand to answer questions and advise on best practices for herb care and use.

Ends: Sunday, March 31, 2024 04:00 pm

Location: Brownsburg Museum
2716 Brownsburg Turnpike
Brownsburg, VA 24415

Phone: 540-348-1600

Website: https://www.thebrownsburgmuseum.org/

Details: INTERWOVEN is The Brownsburg Museum's most ambitious exhibit yet. The name speaks to the idea that we are all connected — by family, by community, and by history. It weaves the history of enslaved ancestors with the words of their current descendants in a poignant story of history, family, and community.​ The Museum is open Saturdays from 10 to 4 and Sundays from 1 to 4, except for Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Ends: Saturday, May 4, 2024 04:00 pm

Location: Thunder BRidge
1425 Arnolds Valley Road
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579

Phone: 540-463-6832

Website: https://historiclexington.org

Details: Historic Lexington Foundation's May 4th Preservation Event will be held at Thunder BRidge, about 18 miles from Lexington. It was a former 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps camp then a Juvenile Corrections Facility. The 99-acre site is one of the best preserved CCC camps and its owners are restoring the buildings into a community arts and cultural center and campground. At 2 p.m. the owners will give the history of the site followed by a tour. There is no admission cost for this event. It is open to HLF members, donors, and friends.

Ends: Sunday, April 28, 2024 02:00 pm

Location: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Outpost Taproom & Kitchen
50 North Wind Lane
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1124607295239326/1124607298572659/

Details: Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am to 2pm, Outpost has BRUNCH! Two staple items: Maple Brunch Burger and Biscuits & Gravy + Two specialty curated brunch items that change weekly! Come try our brunch with Orange Smash or Beermosa!

Ends: Saturday, May 4, 2024 07:00 pm

Location: Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/394189836837387

Details: This is a Truck and Tractor Pull for all ages. We will have plenty of food so come out and have a fun time!

Ends: Saturday, May 4, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
35 Hill View Lane
Raphine, VA 24472

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/435795588936885

Details: Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo with us!Our Mexican Lager will be on tap.These 3 brothers Carl, Danny, and Jacob along make up The Loya Brothers, and playing along is their friend Luke. They describe their music as acoustic brass and they love to jam out and love to interact and share their music. Since this is Cinco de Mayo they will be primarily doing music in Spanish! The three brothers are Hispanic with their father coming from Parral Chihuahua Mexico. This will be a great way to celebrate this holiday!Our Food Truck will be Chicano Boys.

Ends: Saturday, May 4, 2024 07:00 pm

Location: Lexington Presbyterian Church
120 S. Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/400599062751147

Details: Experience the profound "Lifeforce of Music" as the Rockbridge Symphony honors Tchaikovsky and Grieg on May 4th at 5:30pm. Delve into Tchaikovsky's emotive Fourth Symphony, reflecting his resilience amidst personal struggles, alongside Grieg's poignant Funeral March. Join us at Lexington Presbyterian Church for an evening of musical reflection and inspiration.

Ends: Thursday, December 12, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
Skyline Trail
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/events?park=2016-08-19-18-32-46-757357-lg6&start=03/06/2024&end=03/06/2025&type=2021-08-23-20-46-49-877834-4ly

Details: If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on and a red-light flashlight if you have one; it will help preserve your night vision as opposed to a standard white light flashlight. Meet rangers at the Skyline Trail parking lot. A moderate 10-minute hike will be necessary once the program begins. A haywagon with seats for 20 people leaves at the program's start time to reach the viewing location. Pre-registration for the wagon ride is required (and is not required if you are not taking the wagon); only one wagon runs per night and space is limited. To reserve, please call (540) 254-0795. Tickets for the wagon ride are $2 per person. All programs are weather dependent. If a program is cancelled due to weather, we will have alternative Dark Sky programs offered indoors. Monitor our website or call the park to receive real-time information at (540) 254-0795. Skyline Trail Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j7Dkv3...

Ends: Saturday, May 4, 2024 01:30 pm

Location: Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
963 Ross Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://info662544.wixsite.com/boxerwood-education/event-details/world-labyrinth-day-walk-for-peace

Details: Boxerwood will be hosting a free public event on Saturday, May 4 as part of World Labryinth Day, an international project coming for the first time to the Rockbridge area. Each year, thousands of people around the globe gather the first Saturday in May to participate in World Labyrinth Day, in what organizers describe as “a moving meditation for peace.” Gathering at locally-assembled labyrinths across the world, participants “Walk as One at 1:00,” (local time), thus creating a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next. Organized by The Rockbridge Labyrinth Guild, this event features a free, public labyrinth walk at Boxerwood on Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm, as well as an optional all-day workshop. According to Emily Kohl, Boxerwood executive director, “Boxerwood was delighted when organizers contacted us about this opportunity – Hosting a community Labyrinth walk at Boxerwood is a fitting culmination to a series of events we’re planning for this Earth Day season.” An ancient practice, many contend that walking the winding pathways of a labyrinth can reduce stress, quiet the mind, and open the heart. “This event is in keeping with our interest in connecting people with the healing power of nature and community,” said Kohl. Boxerwood’s 45-ft. circular labyrinth will be situated in the meadow adjacent to the field used for our summer concerts. Volunteers will assemble the pathways the day before from natural materials gathered from the woodland garden (to help build the labyrinth on May 3, RSVP here). After the meditative walk, which begins promptly at 1 pm, participants will rake up all the materials that form the Labyrinth’s seven concentric rings, then return those materials to the natural world. “This is a one-day only happening,” explained The Rockbridge Labyrinth Guild's founder, Heidi Schweizer. "The event is open to families and people of all ages, and hand-held finger style labyrinths will be available for those who desire a seated experience," she said. As complement to the public event, The Rockbridge Labyrinth Guild is also offering an on-site workshop for those interested in learning about the tradition of labyrinth creation and meditation. The 10 am - 4 pm workshop will be led by Mary Ann Wamhoff of Crozet, a Veriditas Accredited Facilitator. Having trained with Lauren Artress in Chartres, France, Wamhoff has been involved with labyrinth work for the past thirty years and delights in introducing others to the joys of exploring and walking the labyrinth. “The workshop is not part of Boxerwood’s programming,” notes Kohl, “yet we were happy to offer the Lodge for its venue.” Fee for the workshop is $75 per slot, payable to Wamhoff. Enroll in the workshop on the Veriditas event page. For more information about joining The Rockbridge Labyrinth Guild, email Heidi Schweizer at heidi.labyrinth@gmail.com

Ends: Saturday, May 4, 2024 06:00 pm

Location: Ecco Adesso Vineyards
340 Ecco Adesso Lane
Fairfield, VA 24435

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/449363947659777

Details: Spring is in full swing at Ecco Adesso Vineyards, and we’re kicking it off with live music in our scenic wine pavilion featuring the talented Chaz Knap! May the 4th be with you as we toast to warmer temperatures, fantastic tunes, breathtaking views, and, of course, exquisite wine! Join us for an unforgettable experience. Cheers!

Ends: Saturday, May 4, 2024 08:00 pm

Location: Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 463-7344

Website: https://lexingtontasterschoice.com/

Details: Join us for the 35th year of Taster's Choice! Held annually on the first Saturday in May, Watch the Kentucky Derby as you enjoy food from local chefs, beer, wine, and, of course, mint juleps! Additionally, "bet" on horses, enter into bourbon and wine pulls, and participate in our live auction for some fantastic getaways, gift packages, and more.

Ends: Friday, May 10, 2024 10:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge Speedway
168 North Dry Well Road
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalBridgeSpeedway

Details: Stock cars kick a little dust up at Natural Bridge Speedway on May 10, 2024. It's the Shaeffer's Spring Nationals - a , offering a purse worth more than $10,000 to the top spot. Catch all the action of this race and others this season at our hometown speedway. Cash or checks only for admission. Natural Bridge Speedway is a 3/8-mile semi-banked clay oval track. About Shaeffer's Spring NationalsThe 11th edition of the Spring Nationals will feature fifteen events at fifteen different ovals in the states of Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia from February 29-May 26.

Ends: Friday, May 10, 2024 11:00 pm

Location: Lime Kiln Theater
607 Borden Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.limekilntheater.org/2024-season-pass.html

Details: Lexington's most coveted tickets are those of Lime Kiln Theater, Virginia's most unique entertainment venue. The natural outdoor setting of today's Lime Kiln Theater - once an abandoned 19th century lime quarry and kiln - is a family-friendly favorite place for locals and a draw for visitors. The evenings are magical as lights, discreetly tucked amid the foliage, accentuate the life-giving entertainment on stage, be it homegrown bluegrass ensembles, national legends, or a theatre troupe touring the coast. ----- Show starts at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. The Rangers are made up of Graham Sharp on banjo and vocals, Mike Guggino on mandolin/mandola and vocals, Nicky Sanders on fiddle and vocals, Mike Ashworth on drums and vocals, Barrett Smith on bass, guitar, and vocals, and Aaron Burdett on guitar and vocals. Steep Canyon Rangers have been on a journey that is uniquely their own. Evocative artist-writer Zandi Holup is a wildflower: unique, free as the wind, and blossoming in Music City. Born in Pennsylvania, she drifted from city to city until she found her home in Nashville six years ago. Cut from the same cloth as legendary folk singer-songwriters like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell, Holup's raw brand of original folk country flourishes through unfiltered storytelling reminiscent of Dolly Parton and emphasized by her emotive vocals.

Ends: Saturday, February 10, 2024 10:30 am

Location: Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
963 Ross Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1268694550514892/1268694553848225/

Details: Rockbridge Bird Club is hosting monthly bird walks on the second Saturday of every month. Events are from 8:30am - 10:30am.– The April 13 bird walk is dedicated to families and will occur from 9am-11am. Folks meet in the Nature Center parking lot for a two-hour stroll. As always, everybody's welcome, including first-timers and families. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear, and bring binoculars. In the event of inclement weather, the walk will be cancelled. Questions? For more information, email rockbridgebirdclub@gmail.com

Ends: Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Waddell Elementary
100 Pendleton Place
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-817-5925

Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/e5TjJH24yBaK5rcZ/?mibextid=9VsGKo

Details: Our 6th Annual Woods Creek Run 4 the Kids benefit-run helps fund intensive therapies needed to treat local children. These therapies are not covered by insurance—your registration fee will make a difference in the treatment of these kids! 4 MILER RUN5/11/24, 9am-12pmAges 7-99$44 Registration FeeRace t-shirtTo-go lunch from Beam Me Up BBQ Plus more goodies! VIRTUAL 4 MILER RUNVirtual option as well if you'd prefer not running in a group or can't make it May 11 and want to run in a self-made group of friends and/or friendly competition. OTHER OPTIONSSee Registration Website for additional race category options. COURSERunners, walkers, strollers, wheelchairs, and those of all abilities are encouraged to participate! The race course follows the Woods Creek Trail. Beginning and ending at the creek bridge near Waddell Elementary and turning around at the Historic Miller House Museum in Jordan's Point Park in Lexington Virginia, you will run past Waddell Elementary playground, past Lime Kiln playground, cross the bridge near Beam me Up BBQ, run through a cool tunnel and get a taste of Washington & Lee before getting VMI's scenic view overlooking practice fields and barracks before descending to the Historic Miller House and then returning by ascending a challenging hill before eventually gliding by the beautiful and bubbling Wood's Creek again on the return.

Ends: Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Sam Houston Ruritan Barn
1260 Valley Pike
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 460-1367

Website:

Details: The Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale May 11, 2024 at the Sam Houston Ruritan Barn located at 1260 Valley Pike, Lexington. The event is rain or shine as it is inside the barn. Shop from a selection of over 1000 plants, including native. Additionally, there will be demonstrations, tool sharpening, a Kidz Korner, and musical entertainment. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to find local plants for your Spring garden!

Ends: Saturday, May 11, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center for the Arts
Wilson Concert Hall
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: Piano Recital: Virtuosic Repertoire for the Left Hand. Nicholas Ross, piano Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center No tickets required. Acclaimed pianist Nicholas Ross presents a program of works written for the left hand by composers such as Godowsky, Brahms, Schulhoff, Holliday, and Albéniz. He will also give a masterclass featuring W & L piano students on Friday, May 10th at 5:15 pm. Dr. Ross is a Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio, where he is the director of the keyboard studies program. Previously he was an Associate Professor at Sweet Briar College, Virginia. Ross is a Yamaha Artist. In addition to performing internationally as soloist and chamber musician for the last twenty-five years, Ross has also released several critically acclaimed recordings on the Centaur Records label, including his most recent album, Leopold Godowsky: Apostle of the Left Hand (Centaur Records Inc., CRC 3754). His primary piano professors were John Perry, John Bingham, Benno Pierweijer and Matthijs Verschoor. In addition, he worked with Christine Croshaw and David Newbold on collaborative piano, and played in masterclasses and courses for Graham Johnson, Christopher Czaja Sager and Theodore Paraskivesko among others. He earned piano performance degrees from ArtEz in the Netherlands, Trinity College of Music in London (where he was awarded many piano prizes), and a DMA degree in piano performance from Rice University.

Ends: Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 am

Location: Glen Maury Park
101 Maury River Road
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Phone: (540)-817-9507)

Website: https://www.ridegravista.com/

Details: Gravista is all about the views, the gravel, and having a good time! This is a gravel bike event in its 4th year. Ride one of the most scenic areas on the East Coast for an epic event with lots of challenging gravel and climbing. There are two distances, the Stoked 60 with 8,500ft of elevation gain is $120 and the Worth 30 with 4,500ft costs $100. Rider Check in at Heliotrope Brewing: Friday May 10th from 5-8pmEvent Start at Glen Maury Park: Saturday May 11th at 8:00am for the Stoked 60 mile event and & 9:00am for the Worthy 30 mile event

Ends: Saturday, June 10, 2023 02:00 pm

Location: Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
35 Hillview Rd,
Raphine, VA 24472

Phone: (540) 377-6204

Website: https://rockbridgevineyard.com/events-at-the-winery/

Details: Come join us for our Mimosa Saturday. This will be the 2nd Saturday of every month. We will have Mimosa’s from 11am-2pm, and breakfast and lunch by The Hitchin Post. Gary is a singer songwriter who plays original material and mixes in diverse genre covers that have been remolded, but are still very recognizable to fans.

Ends: Saturday, May 18, 2024 04:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
Blue Ridge Trail
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-03-01-17-44-32-741209-alb

Details: Get outside and learn a new game along the Thistle Ridge Disc Golf Trail. Rangers and volunteers will be on hand to teach you and your family how to play disc golf by sharing tips and tricks before you hit the course. You can play either nine holes (a 1-mile course) or all 18 (a 2-mile course), weaving through meadows and forests with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Scorecards are provided and have facts about the nature you may encounter along the trail. Loaner discs will be available to sign out and must be returned at the end of the day. Parking fees for the Blue Ridge Trailhead will be waived for the event. For more information, please call (540) 254-0795. Blue Ridge Trail: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jaAdS...

Ends: Saturday, November 30, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
Skyline Trail
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/events?park=2016-08-19-18-32-46-757357-lg6&start=03/06/2024&end=03/06/2025&type=2021-08-23-20-46-49-877834-4ly

Details: Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on and a red-light flashlight if you have one; it will help preserve your night vision as opposed to a standard white light flashlight. Meet rangers at the Skyline Trail parking lot. A moderate 10-minute hike will be necessary once the program begins. A haywagon with seats for 20 people leaves at the program's start time to reach the viewing location. Pre-registration for the wagon ride is required (and is not required if you are not taking the wagon); only one wagon runs per night and space is limited. To reserve, please call (540) 254-0795. Tickets for the wagon ride are $2 per person. All programs are weather dependent. If a program is cancelled due to weather, we will have alternative Dark Sky programs offered indoors. Monitor our website or call the park to receive real-time information at (540) 254-0795. Skyline Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j7Dkv3...2024 Guided Dark Sky Night Programs April 13, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing Under a New MoonMay 4, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower WatchMay 24, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Start Summer Off StargazingJune 8, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing Under a New MoonJuly 5, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Independence Day Weekend StargazingJuly 26, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower WatchAug. 10, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Perseid Meteor Shower WatchAug. 30, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing for Labor Day WeekendSept. 21, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing and Mountain MoonriseOct. 19, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: A Fall Full MoonNov. 30, 2024: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Thanksgiving Weekend StargazingDec. 12, 2024: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Geminids Meteor Shower Watch

Ends: Saturday, May 25, 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Washington and Lee University
West Denny Circle
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-463-6832

Website: https://www.historiclexington.org/about-1

Details: Join Historic Lexington Foundation for its Preservation Month, May 25 event. The program will be held at Washington and Lee University. The research and restoration of foundation of the c. 1793 Steward's House will be presented in a lecture by the University's research archaeologist, Don Gaylord, Washington & Lee's University’s Research Archaeologist and Instructor of Anthropology. Following will be a walk to the Liberty Hall Plantation ruins and the recently restored foundation of the Steward’s House. The restoration work began last year and was recently completed. There is no admission charge for this program. The lecture will be at the covered pavilion off W. Denny Circle, off 60 W. at 10am. There will be someone directing traffic for on-site parking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Ends: Friday, May 31, 2024 08:30 pm

Location: Boxerwood
Parking @ The Field at Boxerwood 963 Ross Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-463-2697

Website: https://boxerwood.org/events/

Details: Boxerwood opens our summer concert series with a crowd favorite, Shester, Datz, and Newhall Bluegrass Trio. They play an entertaining mix of traditional, contemporary, and progressive Bluegrass with a high lonesome three-part harmony that will have your toes tapping and put a smile on your face. Blake Shester on banjo, Burr Datz on guitar, and Dan Newhall on bass have been performing together since 2011. They are delighted to again be a part of the Boxerwood music lineup. Admission for Music in the Garden is free for current Boxerwood members and children under 18. All others is $5 per person. This is a family friendly event. Bring your own chairs or blanket. There will be a food truck on site for all concerts. Picnics are also welcome. Parking is at the end of Munger Lane, off Ross Road. Boxerwood's main address is 963 Ross Road, but please park in the field for music events. Handicapped parking is available.

Ends: Saturday, June 1, 2024 11:00 pm

Location: Lime Kiln Theater
607 Borden Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.limekilntheater.org/2024-season-pass.html

Details: Lexington's most coveted tickets are those of Lime Kiln Theater, Virginia's most unique entertainment venue. The natural outdoor setting of today's Lime Kiln Theater - once an abandoned 19th century lime quarry and kiln - is a family-friendly favorite place for locals and a draw for visitors. The evenings are magical as lights, discreetly tucked amid the foliage, accentuate the life-giving entertainment on stage, be it homegrown bluegrass ensembles, national legends, or a theatre troupe touring the coast. ----- Show starts at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. In 2023, the highly-esteemed bluegrass band Blue Highway celebrated 29 years of touring, with four of the original members still intact. Its single “On the Roof of the World” was number one on the Bluegrass Today National Airplay chart for 4 weeks from July to August 2022, and was the number one song for the month of September while its follow-up “Lonesome State of Mind” was number one five times on the weekly chart and for the months of February, March and May 2023. When you see Chatham Rabbits on stage, it’s clear why they are one of North Carolina’s most beloved roots bands. Partners in life and music, Austin and Sarah McCombie blend their personal histories and shared life into songs that people from just get. The duo has captured the pure adoration of fans nationwide and praise from American Songwriter, Garden & Gun, and No Depression.

Ends: Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-03-01-17-16-12-864757-9oa

Details: Give Cedar Creek a hand on this special volunteer cleanup day; the Chesapeake Bay will thank you! Join park rangers and volunteers as they tackle hard-to-access areas of Cedar Creek for this annual watershed cleanup across the state. Explore Cedar Creek up close and make a difference all at once. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get wet and dirty. To register and get more information, please (540) 425-0837 or email Chris.Carpenter@dcr.virginia,gov.

Ends: Friday, June 7, 2024 11:00 pm

Location: Lime Kiln Theater
607 Borden Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.limekilntheater.org/2024-season-pass.html

Details: Lexington's most coveted tickets are those of Lime Kiln Theater, Virginia's most unique entertainment venue. The natural outdoor setting of today's Lime Kiln Theater - once an abandoned 19th century lime quarry and kiln - is a family-friendly favorite place for locals and a draw for visitors. The evenings are magical as lights, discreetly tucked amid the foliage, accentuate the life-giving entertainment on stage, be it homegrown bluegrass ensembles, national legends, or a theatre troupe touring the coast. ----- Show starts at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. ​The Wood Brothers have learned to trust their hearts. For the better part of two decades, they’ve cemented their reputation as freethinking songwriters, road warriors, and community builders, creating a catalog of diverse music and a loyal audience who’ve grown alongside them through the years. It’s human nature to look back, and to try — in whatever haphazard fashion — to make sense of that which has gone by. For Joshua Lee Turner and Allison Young, it’s a question not only of what should be relinquished, but also what might be worth taking with you. The Bygones bind eclectic contexts into luminous indie folk, equal parts emotional poignancy and pop pleasure

Ends: Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:00 pm

Location: Under the Nelson Street Bridge
Varner Lane
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 5403194181

Website: https://www.mainstreetlexington.org/events.html

Details: Spend the evening dancing under the Nelson Street Bridge with live music. First up, Hoppie Vaughan & The Ministers of Soul, 6:00-7:30PM, then ToNY CaMM and the Funk Allstars, 8:00-10:00PM. $10 advance tickets | $12 day of. Beer, Wine, Food Trucks, Vendors. Kids 12 and under free.

Ends: Saturday, November 16, 2024 11:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge Speedway
178 North Dry Well Road
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalBridgeSpeedway

Details: The American All-Star Series 2024 schedule features a wide variety of tracks, all within a day’s drive, that gives racers the chance to compete against some of the best in pro late model racing. Big-paying events include TWO $10,000-to win races at Natural Bridge Speedway: June 15 and November 16. Cash or checks only for admission. Natural Bridge Speedway is a 3/8-mile semi-banked clay oval track.

Ends: Saturday, June 15, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Richardson Park
300 Diamond Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090090500175

Details: Join us in celebration of freedom, history, and community! Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of slavery in the United States. Across the country, people have enjoyed celebrating Black history as an important part of our nation’s history. Lexington had its first Juneteenth celebration in 2021, but this year’s is going to be even bigger and better featuring local food vendors, a wing cook-off competition, and the 100 Proof Go Go Band.

Ends: Sunday, June 23, 2024 06:00 pm

Location: Glen Maury RV Park & Campground
101 Maury River Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Phone: (804) 442-6040

Website: http://bikevirginia.org

Details: Three day, scenic bike touring ride, offering multiple routes per day; varying between 5-100 miles in and around Buena Vista, Lexington, Natural Bridge, and greater Rockbridge County. Headquarters based in Glen Maury Park Campground, Buena Vista, Virginia, and offering food truck services, live entertainment after hours, and offering informational for points of interest around the areas from museums and campus tours, to kayaking, fine dining, and brewery/vineyard tastings. Some rides may offer knowledgeable, local guide-led routes and onsite bike mechanic services. June 21-23, 2024. Cost begins at $299 for the 3 day weekend and increases accordingly based on participation of partial or full touring event.

Ends: Friday, June 21, 2024 08:00 pm

Location: Boxerwood
Field @ Boxerwood for Parking 963 Ross Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-463-2697

Website: https://boxerwood.org/events/

Details: Hailing from the hills of Rockbridge County Virginia, The Late Night Stumblers play an eclectic mix of country, Americana, and Rock and Roll. Influenced by a variety of artists and bands from Hank Williams to Drive by Truckers, The Stumblers perform cover songs as well as a healthy dose of original material with an emphasis on storytelling. The current line up consists of Callum Baxter on drums, Taylor Mason on bass guitar, Travis Odell on lead guitar, banjo and mandolin, and Bryce Teague on rhythm guitar and vocals. The Late Night Stumblers have provided quality live entertainment for public and private events since August of 2019. With the flexibility to play intimate acoustic shows as well as full bore electric performances, The Late Night Stumblers offer up something for everyone. Admission for Music in the Garden is free for current Boxerwood members and children under 18. All others are $5 per person. This is a family friendly event. There will be a food truck on site for all concerts. Picnics are also welcome. Parking is at the end of Munger Lane, off Ross Road. Boxerwood's main address is 963 Ross Road, but please park in the field for music events. Handicapped parking is available.

Ends: Sunday, June 30, 2024 06:00 pm

Location: Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River Rd.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (336) 352-5520

Website: https://www.equus-survival-trust.org/sana2024.html

Details: Unique Endangered Equines Weekend in Virginia Celebrating 20 years of Equine Conservation! The conservation nonprofit Equus Survival Trust is hosting its 3rd Festivale of Endangered Equines, a 4-day unique endangered breeds educational event and competition, June 27th-30th at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VIRGINIA SATURDAY, June 29th is general public free admission day and includes Festivale activities that include the Rare-Steeds™ Breed Pavilion, demos, youth activities (RSVP for youth), and breed booths and some very unusual competition, the Stewardship Awards of North America (SANA) with a full array of classes that promise to be educational as well as competitive. The Festivale will focus on raising public awareness and encourage networking among breeders and their associations. The exhibition’s theme, “Celebrate the Differences” is designed to encourage SATURDAY visitors and participants to explore and cherish the differences preserved in these endangered historical breeds. The Equus Survival Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is the only conservation organization worldwide currently specializing in equines. For more information on the Trust or the Festivale of Endangered Equines, please contact the Equus Survival Trust: EquusSurvivalTrust@Yahoo.com www.Equus-Survival-Trust.orgSATURDAY SCHEDULE 8am: Breed Pavilion and Breed Booths open to public8am-noon: Arena Obstacles; Jumping Competition11am + 1pm: Youth Tours (RSVP required)1pm: Rare-Steeds on Parade!; Drill Team Parade of Flags; Breed Demos2pm: Historical Costume3pm: Driving (carriage) Competition4pm: Driving Farm Obstacle Competition

Ends: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:00 pm

Location: Downtown Lexington
Main Street
Lexington , VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://freedomfoodfestival.com/

Details: SAVE the DATE for the 2024 FREEDOM FOOD FESTIVAL! Main Street in downtown Lexington is converted into a community street and music festival featuring live music, beer/wine sales, desserts, and a tasty July 4th picnic-style cook-off competition. FREE admission. Rain or Shine. TICKET SALES (Sales open May 2024) Reserved TablesIndividual "Cook-off" Meal Tickets SPONSORS Would your business like to be a festival Sponsor? If so, please complete the following Sponsorship Form. UPDATES Check back often for updates to:COOK-OFF TEAMS + MENUSBANDSALCOHOL SALES Updated 1/18/24

Ends: Sunday, July 7, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Oak Hill Property
Virginia Horse Center 487 Maury River Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-348-2797

Website: https://www.balloonsoverrockbridge.com

Details: Join us for the spectacular sight of 20 hot air balloons as they take to the air over beautiful Rockbridge County. The 2024 Balloons Over Rockbridge Hot Air Balloon and Music Festival will be held Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th with balloon flights at 6am and 6pm both days (weather permitting). These flights, launching from the Oak Hill Property of the Virginia Horse Center, showcase breathtaking views of surrounding mountains and rivers. Tethered rides are available from 4-7pm for a taste of the hot air ballooning experience. Relax as you sit back and enjoy an afternoon and evening filled with live music from popular, regional bands. The music begins at 2pm and will include sounds of country, rock and blues. Food vendors will be offering a wide array of foods and treats. Merchandise, beverage tents, and a special kid’s zone with games round out the festivities. Don't miss the culminating event when the stunning Ed McDaniel Memorial balloon glow illuminates the night. If you are ready to add something special to your 4th of July weekend, come to the Balloons Over Rockbridge Hot Air Balloon and Music Festival. This family event with free admission and parking benefits local charities. We hope to see you!

Ends: Saturday, July 27, 2024 09:00 pm

Location: Glen Maury Park
101 Maury River Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Phone:

Website: http://www.beachmusicfestival.net/

Details: FINALLY! Announcing the 2024 line-up for the 26th Annual Bank of Botetourt Beach Music Festival! JULY 26th and 27th, Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista! Friday night kicks us off with the Second Wind Band!! Saturday:Gary Lowder and SMOKIN HOT!BLACKWATER BAND!! TOO MUCH SYLVIA!!! WE'RE working on A EXTRA SPECIAL Camping Package! Stay tuned, SUMMERS COMING and the Music will ROCK! Chairs are welcome but outside food and drinks are not. No pets please. Parking is free.

Ends: Saturday, September 7, 2024 06:00 pm

Location: Lime Kiln Theater
607 Bordon Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540)463-5375

Website: https://www.rockbridgebeerandwine.com/

Details: The Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival will return to Lime Kiln Theater on Saturday, September 7, 2024 with more vineyards and breweries than ever! Live music will play on two stages all afternoon, so make plans to spend the day with us - gates open at 12:00 p.m. and the party will continue until 6:00 p.m.

Ends: Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 pm

Location: Glen Maury Park
101 Maury River Road
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Phone: 540-261-7321

Website: http://nothinfancybluegrass.com/default.asp?loadpage=festival

Details: 2024 Schedule (Performance Times TBD) Wednesday 9/18 - Golf Cart Poker Run, Corn Hole Tournament, Pot Luck Dinner & Music at the Pavilion with Caleb Bailey & Paines Run and Featuring your Host Band - Nothin' Fancy - all 4 days! Thursday 9/19RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGERUSSELL MOORE & IIIRD TYME OUTKENNY & AMANDA SMITHCHOSEN ROADBLUE RIDGE THUNDER Friday 9/20RALPH STANLEY IILONESOME RIVER BANDVOLUME 5OPEN HIGHWAYSaturday 9/21TONY JACKSONLARRY STEPHENSONDAVE ADKINS BANDJUNIOR SISK BAND

Ends: Friday, October 11, 2024 04:00 pm

Location: Downtown Buena Vista
Magnolia Ave.
Buena Vista, VA

Phone:

Website: https://www.mountainday.org/

Details: Mountain Day is an annual downtown festival held in the beautiful mountain town of Buena Vista, Virginia. A regional tradition, Mountain Day brings thousands of people together to enjoy... Craft Demonstrations | Live Music & Dance | Local History | Fine Art | Local Foods | Community Organizations | Children’s Activities | Food Vendors | And More!

Ends: Saturday, October 26, 2024 05:00 pm

Location: Chessie Trail
79 McKethan Park
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 261-4306

Website: https://www.runthechessie.org

Details: 2024 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 26.2 Relay October 26, 2024 www.runthechessie.org We are proud to announce that the Chessie Trail 10K has been selected for inclusion in the 2024 USATF Virginia Fall Distance Running Grand Prix! USATF members will be eligible for additional medals and scoring points towards the Grand Prix’s $3500 prize purse. Run The Chessie! Run America’s most spectacular rail trail! The Chessie Nature Trail was voted one of the top three recreational trails in the nation in 2023. The seven-mile Chessie Trail, situated at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, parallels the scenic Maury River and connects historic Lexington, Virginia, with the boom-town community of Buena Vista. The smooth, flat, and fast, gravel and grass trail runs along the former Chesapeake and Ohio rail line and parts of the earlier James and Kanawha Canal towpath. You’ll run 26.2 miles without ever having to cross a road, jump a curb, or pound your knees on concrete and asphalt. You’ll glide through an ever-changing landscape along the wild Maury River, through farmland and leafy canopies at their peak of fall color, past ruins of massive stone locks and dams. View wildlife from fish and ducks to rabbits, deer, wild turkeys, river otters, and even bald eagles (if you are lucky), feel the cool moist air as you pass small caves, and enjoy the serenity of a breeze rustling through a bamboo forest. A corps of the most dedicated and friendly volunteers you’ll ever meet has been working for 12 months to provide you with an unforgettable running experience and will cheer you on and provide support throughout the race. This event is sanctioned by USATF and all four race courses are USATF certified. The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. Marathon runners will get to see the whole trail twice. You will be amazed at how the landscape changes as the sun comes over the cliffs transforming the narrow valley and the sparkling river at its bottom. Spectators will agree that this is the best marathon course ever as they cheer on their loved ones five times without ever having to leave the park-like setting of the start/finish area. And while we certainly hope this doesn’t happen, if you have to change your marathon run to a half marathon or ¾ marathon, you won’t have to worry about hitchhiking back to your car. Ideal for the first-time marathoner! USATF Certification VA22005DJR . Half Marathon runners will see nearly all of the trail as they head east towards Buena Vista, loop back to the starting line on the way to Lexington, and then loop back down to the finish line. USATF Certification VA22004DJR . 10K runners will head towards Buena Vista first, turning back just after South River, then continue past the starting line towards Lexington, turning once more and running the final 2.5K downhill to the start/finish line. USATF Certification VA22003DJR . Runners wishing to participate in the USATF Virginia Fall Grand Prix must be USATF members and enter their membership number on the registration form by Thursday, October 24 (11:59 pm). 5K runners will head towards Lexington, running along remote sections of the Maury River through forests and fields, and at the base of towering limestone cliffs. When the river bends into a double horseshoe, they will loop back for a slightly downhill finish. USATF Certification VA22002DJR . 26.2 Relay runners will follow the same course as the Marathon. There will be four legs to the relay of approximately 8.5m, 4.6m, 8.5m, and 4.6m. Runners may run more than one leg for their team. Each team will be issued a standard aluminum relay baton, which they will be required to carry on their bodies for the entire race. All exchanges will take place at the start/finish area. Teams are encouraged to decorate their baton with their team colors, logo, etc. The winning team in each division will be awarded a trophy. Winners will be determined by first across the finish line (not chip time). There will be three divisions, all female, all male, and mixed gender. Relay team captains will be required to pay the registration fee for the team and set up a team name and password so that other team members may enter their information on the registration website. Walkers are welcome in the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Full Marathon registration includes a custom embroidered finisher’s hat, long sleeve, unisex, tech t-shirt, race sticker, custom medals for all finishers, awards to top overall finishers and age group winners, and post-race pizza, snacks, and beverage. Half Marathon registration includes a long sleeve, unisex, tech t-shirt, race sticker, custom medals for all finishers, awards to top overall finishers and age group winners, and post-race pizza, snacks, and beverage. 10K & 5K runners will receive a short sleeve, unisex, tech t-shirt, race sticker, custom medals for all finishers, awards to top overall finishers and age group winners, and snacks and beverage following the race. Marathon Relay registration includes, long sleeve, unisex, tech t-shirt, race sticker, custom medals for all team members, trophies for the winners of each division, and post-race pizza, snacks, and beverage. There is plenty of free parking near the start and plenty of other activities to make a weekend of it in the most beautiful part of Virginia! Registration for each race is limited, so register now to ensure your spot. Virtual Option: There will be a Virtual Option for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K races. Runners may run their Virtual Race on a course of their choosing, any time from October 1 to October 26, and may self-report their times. Amenities for the virtual races will include t-shirt, medal, race sticker, finisher certificate and posted results. Amenities will be mailed to the participant. Virtual runners will not be eligible for awards. Registration: Registrations and payment will only be accepted online at https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Lexington/RunTheChessie. Students will be required to show proof of current enrollment at packet pick up. Registration will be cut off on October 25, 7 p.m. ET and there will be no race day registration. We cannot guarantee t-shirt availability for late registrants. Registrants may transfer to a different race, or defer, up to October 18, 2023. Transfers may require a small fee from runsignup.com plus any difference for transferring to a more expensive race. We are sorry that we cannot make refunds for any reason. Runners may defer their registration to a future race, up to October 18. After October 18 we cannot make any deferrals. Marathon Relay team captains will be required to pay the entire registration fee for the team (up to 4 members) and set up a team name and password so that other team members may enter their information on the registration website. In the event that races must be cancelled due to hazardous conditions, or for any other reason, all registrants will be transferred to the VIRTUAL races. Full Marathon Registration: Student (student ID required) $38 Super Early Discount 12/1/23 – 5/31/24 $58 Early 6/1/24 – 7/31/24 $63 On-Time 8/1/24 – 9/30/24 $68 Late 10/1/24 – 10/25/24 $83 Virtual Option 12/1/23 – 10/25/24 $58 Half Marathon Registration: Student (student ID required) $28 Super Early Discount 12/1/23 – 5/31/24 $48 Early Discount 6/1/24 – 7/31/24 $53 On-Time 8/1/24 – 9/30/24 $58 Late 10/1/24 – 10/25/24 $68 Virtual Option 12/1/23 – 10/25/24 $48 10K Registrations: Student (student ID required) $25 Super Early Discount 12/1/23 – 5/31/24 $30 Early Discount 6/1/24 – 7/31/24 $33 On-Time 8/1/24 – 9/30/24 $35 Late 10/1/24 – 10/25/24 $40 Virtual Option 12/1/23 – 10/25/24 $30 5K Registrations: Student (student ID required) $23 Super Early Discount 12/1/23 – 5/31/24 $28 Early Discount 6/1/24 – 7/31/24 $31 On-Time 8/1/24 – 9/30/24 $33 Late 10/1/24 – 10/25/24 $38 Virtual Option 12/1/23 – 10/25/24 $28 Marathon Relay Registration: Student (Valid Student ID required-all members) $104 Super Earl Discount 12/1/23 – 5/31/24 $104 Early Discount 6/1/24 – 7/31/24 $124 On-Time 8/1/24 – 9/30/24 $144 Late 10/1/24 – 10/25/24 $164 Amenities: Full Marathon: • Custom long-sleeve, unisex, tech race t-shirt. • Free parking near start/finish line. • Chip timing. • Custom medals for all finishers. • Custom embroidered race hat for all finishers. • Free race sticker. • Drop bag table at start for personal belongings. • Aid/drink stations throughout the course. • Awards to top 3 overall finishers (each gender class) and first place of 12 age groups. • Post race party with pizza, snacks, and beverage. • Results posted online. Half Marathon: • Custom long-sleeve tech, unisex, race t-shirt. • Free parking near start/finish line. • Chip timing. • Custom medals for all finishers. • Free race sticker. • Drop bag table at start for personal belongings. • Aid/drink stations throughout the course. • Awards to top 3 overall finishers (each gender class) and first place of 12 age groups. • Post race party with pizza, snacks, and beverage. • Results posted online. 10K & 5K: • Custom tech, unisex, race t-shirt. • Free race sticker. • Free parking near start/finish line. • Chip timing. • Custom medals for all finishers. • Drop bag table at start for personal belongings. • Aid/drink stations throughout the course. • Awards to top 3 overall finishers (each gender class) and first place of 12 age groups. • Post race party with snacks, and beverage. • Results posted online. Marathon Relay: • Custom long-sleeve, unisex, tech race t-shirt. • Free parking near start/finish line. • Chip timing. • Custom medals for all finishers. • Free race sticker. • Drop bag table at start for personal belongings. • Aid/drink stations throughout the course. • Trophies to top teams in 3 divisions. • Post race party with pizza, snacks, and beverage. • Results posted online. Awards & Age Groups: Custom medals will be given to all finishers of the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and all 26.2 Relay team members. Awards will be presented as soon as results are available. The top three male, female, and non-binary finishers of the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K will receive gift certificates. Marathon Relay winning teams in each division will receive a trophy. Individuals who set a course record will receive a $50 cash prize. Age-group first place in the Marathon, Half Marathon,10K and 5K will receive awards. Age-groups male, female, and non-binary: 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. We strongly recommend that you stay to claim your award. However, if you are not able to stay, we can mail it to you. There is a $25 packing and postage charge and you may pay at www.runthechessie.org Packet Pick-Up: Registrants may pick up their packets, Friday, October 25, between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Walkabout Outfitters, 21 S. Main St., Lexington, VA 24450, except registrants who sign up the Friday just before the race. Those registrants will have to pick up their packets at the race, Saturday. You may pick up someone else’s packet, with their permission, a copy of their ID, and a signed waiver. Packets may also be picked up prior to the race near the starting line, Saturday 6:30-7:00 a.m. Participants will be required to show ID and sign a waiver to receive their packet and students must have current student ID. Course Description & Map: The trail follows a very gentle grade throughout. The surface is smooth gravel and grass, usually about 10 feet wide. Overhanging trees may drop branches and nuts, adjoining cliffs may drop rocks, there are still a couple of sections where livestock may be dropping things, there are a couple of small springs which may be seeping, and very rarely there may be a small root in the trail. So you will want to keep your eyes on the trail at all times, and watch where you step for many reasons. Full Marathon Course: Start time 8 a.m. The course starts and ends at the midpoint of the Chessie Trail. It consists of an out and back loop east towards Buena Vista, and then an out and back loop west towards Lexington. The full route will be completed twice. Half Marathon Course: Start time 8 a.m. The course starts and ends at the midpoint of the Chessie Trail. It consists of an out and back loop east towards Buena Vista, and then an out and back loop west towards Lexington. The race will start and finish on the Chessie Trail at the McKethan Park/I-81 overpass. From McKethan Park the course will go approximately 4 1/4 miles towards Buena Vista. At the boat launch near Buena Vista, the course will turn around and retrace the trail 6 3/4 miles towards Lexington. It will pass the starting line and continue until reaching the Lexington trailhead and then looping back about 2 1/2 miles back to the finish line at McKethan Park. 10K Course: Start time 8:15 a.m. Race will start and finish on the Trail at McKethan Park/I-81 overpass. From McKethan Park the course will go towards Buena Vista, 2.5 K, then turn around just after the South River bridge and proceed back to the starting line at McKethan Park, and continue 2.5K towards Lexington before turning back to finish at McKethan Park. 5K Course: Start time 8:25 a.m. Race will start and finish on the Trail at McKethan Park/I-81 overpass. From McKethan Park the course will go towards Lexington, 2.5 K, then turn around near the middle of the two horseshoe bends, and proceed back to the finish line at McKethan Park. 26.2 Relay Course: Start time 8 a.m. Same course as the Full Marathon. All exchanges will take place at the start/finish line. Aid/drink stations will be set up at the start/finish, all turn-around points, and near the South River bridge. Porta-potties will be set up at the start/finish, Old Sheppard Road, Buena Vista turnaround and the Lexington turnaround. Click here for map. (map link) Course Rules: No strollers. No animals allowed in race, except service animals. Ear buds are permitted, but are discouraged for safety reasons. Stay to the right when encountering oncoming runners. Walkers are welcome in the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon races. Spectators: Spectators may park at McKethan Park for free, and walk a short distance down to the trail and the start/finish line. There are very few access points to the trail and none with good parking. So the best choice for spectators is to remain at the start/finish line. The full and half marathon runners will come back by the start line about 8 1/2 miles into the race. 10K runners will also come by the start/finish area half way through their race. The start/finish area is beneath an I-81 overpass, so spectators may stay out of the sun/rain, if they so choose. There is a small amount of bleacher seating at the start/finish area, but you may want to bring your own chair. Results: Results will be posted at runroanoke.com and runthechessie.org Refunds & Transfers: Registrants may transfer to a different race, or defer, up to October 18, 2023. Transfers may require a small fee from runsignup.com plus any difference for transferring to a more expensive race. We are sorry that we cannot make refunds for any reason. Volunteer: Sign up to volunteer for race support! Volunteers will be expected to be available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. or from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For their efforts, volunteers will receive a custom “Race Crew” t-shirt, and join in the post race pizza party. Contact Eric Sheffield at runthechessie@gmail.com for more information or to sign up. Area Lodging: There are many hotels and B&Bs in the Lexington, Rockbridge, Buena Vista area. Usually there is plenty of capacity, but depending on events at the area colleges and the Virginia Horse Center, they can fill up. So don’t delay in making your reservations. https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/lodging Race-Day Info: Average race day temperatures are perfect for endurance running with a low of 38° and high of 62°. If you are using GPS or a mapping service, enter 79 McKethan Park, Lexington, VA. Parking at McKethan Park will open at 6:30 a.m. Look for signs from Old Buena Vista Road. Packet pick up will be available from 6:30 – 7:00 at the second pavilion across from the baseball field. If you do not pick up your packet on Friday at Walkabout Outfitters, you will need to do so before heading down to the race start/finish. After this, then you can proceed down to the parking area and head down to the start/finish. There are bathroom facilities at the pavilion 2/packet pickup area, and more at the starting line. If you do collect your packet on Friday, there is no need to stop at the pavilion. A bag drop area for personal belongings will also be set up near the starting line and you must have your bib number to drop and pick up your bag. Do not leave valuable items in your bag. Porta-potties will also be available near the starting line. Snacks and beverages for the runners will be set up near the start/finish line. The Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay will start at 8:00 a.m. The 10K will start at 8:15 a.m., and the 5K will start at 8:25 a.m. Awards will be presented as results become available. All race support functions will cease operation at 3 p.m. The large gates at the boundaries of cattle fields will be open during the race until 1p.m., after that runners/walkers will need to use the push-through pedestrian gates. For best results your bib number should be worn on your front, at chest height. Please do not try to access McKethan Park except on race day. The park is the property of VMI and is not open to the public without a permit. The gate may be locked at any time and you will be sorry if your car is inside. Race & Awards Schedule: Friday: 10am-7pm Packet Pickup. Saturday: 6:30am Parking Opens. 6:30-7:30am Packet Pickup. 8:00am Start of 26.2, 13.1, & 26.2 Relay. 8:15am Start of 10K. 8:25am Start of 5K. 9:00am 5K Overall & Age-Group Winners Awards. 9:15am 10K Overall Winners Awards. 9:30am 10K Age-Group Winners Awards. 9:50am 13.1 Overall Winners Awards. 10:05am 13.1 Age-Group Winners Awards. 11:30am 26.2 Male Overall Winners Awards. 12:10pm 26.2 Female, Non-binary, & Relay Overall Winners Awards. 26.2 Male Age-Group Winners Awards. 12:30pm 26.2 Female & Non-binary Age-Group Winners Awards. 3:00pm All Race Support ceases. 5:00pm McKethan Park gate locked. Drop Bags: A drop bag area will be set up near the starting line. Runners must have their bib number present when checking bags in and out. Do not put valuables such as money or electronics in your drop bag. We will make every effort to see that your belongings are safely returned to you, but cannot take responsibility for the loss or damage of any valuables.