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Fall Festival 2022 will feature live music, arts & craft vendors, food vendors, beer & wine, kids' activities, scenic chairlift rides & more.

The Massanutten Fall Festival is the perfect reason to get outdoors and take in the foliage from one of the world’s most scenic mountain resorts. For more than 20 years, Massanutten has welcomed attendees for a celebration of all things fall, which includes three talented bands on the main stage, beer garden, wine & cider sampling, food trucks, and scenic chairlift rides. Plus, this year's Fall Festival is serving up tons of activities to keep the little ones busy. Bring the whole family and discover (or re-discover) the Massanutten Fall Festival!

Kids 6 and under are free! (Kids admission includes chairlift ride.) Adult admission ticket does not include chairlift ride voucher.

Chairlift Ride | $7

At Gate Tickets | $20

2022 Fall Festival Band line Up

South River Strings | 12 noon - 1:30 pm

South River Strings is a four piece bluegrass, country, new grass band. From the harmonies to the beautiful sounds of acoustic instruments we try to bring you a full experience of Appalachia and the way we all grew up with picking on the front porch.

South River Strings (SRS) was formed by a group of friends pickin’ for fun. They soon came to find their voices and playing ability collided beautifully. With roots in bluegrass rock and roll and the blues SRS bring a unique blend of those genres in all of their music whether it is traditional bluegrass to 60s and 70s rock covers to slow waltzes. SRS was selected to be one of ten artists to represent the state of Virginia for a benefit concert for St Jude’s research that raised tens of thousands of dollars to help children. The bluegrass sounds of SRS the unique vocals harmonies and bluesy licks are bound to keep your attention.

Kittyback | 2 - 3:30 pm

KiTTYBACK is a 4 person band based in New Freedom, PA fronted by female vocalist, Emily Throckmorton.

The Barons | 4 - 5:30 pm

Hailing from historic Charlottesville, Virginia in 2016, The Barons confront youthful themes of love and fear into their ethereal, booty shakin' rock n’ roll music. Fresh into their twenties, The Barons are frontman Peyton Alley, lead guitarist Josiah Ragland, bassist Kirtland Gray, and drummer Mathes Glymph. With extensive touring in the US college circuit and supporting the tours of top Billboard artists (i.e. Judah and the Lion, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Barns Courtney, The Aces, etc.) behind their back, The Barons have quickly developed their arena potential. The band currently has 12 singles released and there's no question their writing is prep for a full-length. The band intertwines intricate time signatures and heavy pop melodies into their tunes such as “Tell Me (There’s No One But You)” and “Yard Sale” while holding onto their straight forward rock n’ roll roots in tunes such as “Hands On” and “American High” that represent their journeys on tour through the road less travelled. Each song the band has released remains versatile in their ‘genre placement’ making the band’s writing and live shows that much more intriguing.

Food Vendors: Featuring Chef Thomas Bratwursts, Big Fat Daddy’s, K’s Grill, Shenandoah Street Food, Urgie's Cheesesteak, Vova’s Kettle Corn, and Just Fries.

$7 Chairlift Rides | Vouchers will be for sale at the admission gate or in advance at the Massanutten Concierge Desk, The Market, or the General Store thru October 8. Kids 6 & under are free (no voucher needed) and must be accompanied by an adult (36" minimum height requirement). Chairlift rides will start at 11:45 am. Please be in line with voucher no later than 3:00 pm. Average wait/ride time can be 2-3 hours if taking the full ride to the top of the peak. Please no baby/child carriers on chairlift rides.

Arts & Crafts Vendors | Everything from handcrafted jewelry and original artwork, to sand art, candles, and more!

Kids' Activities | Including sack races, a ring toss, and coloring projects featuring pumpkin plaques, Halloween lanterns, squishies, birdhouses, keychains, and more!

Beer List | Coming soon!

Wine Tasting | 4 for $1. Featuring winery/vineyard list coming soon!

Tickets are non-refundable. Rain or shine event. Be prepared to present proper ID. Ticket price does not include food, beverage, and some kids' activities.NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES PERMITTED. NO COOLERS, PETS, OR WEAPONS of any kind are permitted. All bags, chairs, strollers will be checked. All event attendees will be required to follow current COVID-19 federal and state guidelines, along with guidelines set forth by Massanutten Resort.

Proceeds benefit the McGaheysville & Elkton Fire & Rescue Squads.

10th Anniversary Tapas! celebrates Scholars Latino Initiative's first decade as a Virginia nonprofit supporting Latino/a/x high school students with college access through rigorous academic challenge, leadership development, scholarships, and supportive mentorships.

An evening of mingling over diverse, locally sourced heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beer from Three Notch'd Brewing Co., the celebration will also feature a live music performance by Lua Project, and salsa and bachata dancing led by Phillip Fusaro. This outdoor/tent family-friendly event On Sunny Slope Farm is best suited for ages 12+.

Join the Shenandoah Dance Ensemble for a performance featuring a dynamic range of dance styles from traditional to contemporary.

In 1994 in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Thomas Lauderdale was working in politics, thinking that one day he would run for mayor. Like other eager politicians-in-training, he went to every political fundraiser under the sun… but was dismayed to find the music at these events underwhelming, lackluster, loud and un-neighborly. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – and hoping to appeal to conservatives and liberals alike, he founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks.

One year later, Lauderdale called China Forbes, a Harvard classmate who was living in New York City, and asked her to join Pink Martini. They began to write songs together. Their first song “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler)” became an overnight sensation in France, was nominated for “Song of the Year” at France’s Victoires de la Musique Awards, and to this day remains a mantra (“Je ne veux pas travailler” or “I don’t want to work”) for striking French workers. Says Lauderdale, “We’re very much an American band, but we spend a lot of time abroad and therefore have the incredible diplomatic opportunity to represent a broader, more inclusive America… the America which remains the most heterogeneously populated country in the world… composed of people of every country, every language, every religion.”

Featuring a dozen musicians, with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages on six continents. After making its European debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 and its orchestral debut with the Oregon Symphony in 1998, the band has gone on to play with more than 50 orchestras around the world, including multiple engagements with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, the Boston Pops, the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, the San Francisco Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall in London. In 2014, Pink Martini was inducted into both the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.

Pink Martini has released 11 studio albums on its own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog), selling over 3 million albums worldwide. In 2019, the band released two EPs featuring the vocals of Pink Martini’s newest members Jimmie Herrod and Edna Vazquez. Both vocalists have toured with the band for the past year and are officially part of the group with the release of Herrod’s EP Tomorrow and Vaquez’s Besame Mucho, both of which were co-produced by Thomas Lauderdale and China Forbes.

JMU’s premier dance ensemble will perform work by guest artists from across the country, including Monique Haley from Western Michigan University; Floyd McLean, Jr. from the Philadelphia-based PHILADANCO!; and Los Angeles-based choreographer Katherine Helen Fisher, who danced for the Lucinda Childs Dance Company from 2008–2018. The company will also present pieces by ensemble artistic director Matt Pardo and dance faculty member Suzanne Miller-Corso. This exciting concert will explore contemporary dance at its finest and features all 18 company members. The Virginia Repertory Dance Company consists of talented junior and senior dancers who are interested in pursuing careers in the professional dance field.

JMU’s premier dance ensemble will perform work by guest artists from across the country, including Monique Haley from Western Michigan University; Floyd McLean, Jr. from the Philadelphia-based PHILADANCO!; and Los Angeles-based choreographer Katherine Helen Fisher, who danced for the Lucinda Childs Dance Company from 2008–2018. The company will also present pieces by ensemble artistic director Matt Pardo and dance faculty member Suzanne Miller-Corso. This exciting concert will explore contemporary dance at its finest and features all 18 company members. The Virginia Repertory Dance Company consists of talented junior and senior dancers who are interested in pursuing careers in the professional dance field.

JMU’s premier dance ensemble will perform work by guest artists from across the country, including Monique Haley from Western Michigan University; Floyd McLean, Jr. from the Philadelphia-based PHILADANCO!; and Los Angeles-based choreographer Katherine Helen Fisher, who danced for the Lucinda Childs Dance Company from 2008–2018. The company will also present pieces by ensemble artistic director Matt Pardo and dance faculty member Suzanne Miller-Corso. This exciting concert will explore contemporary dance at its finest and features all 18 company members. The Virginia Repertory Dance Company consists of talented junior and senior dancers who are interested in pursuing careers in the professional dance field.

Direct from Ireland, Dublin Irish Dance is flying high with its brand-new groundbreaking dance production WINGS. This Celtic dance celebration features dazzling Irish and world champion dancers performing with Ireland’s finest musical and vocal virtuosos in an electrifying show that will amaze audiences! Discover Ireland’s rich heritage in this powerful production featuring original choreography and music, infused with world dance and musical influences. You’ll be dancing in the aisles as these passionate performers soar to new heights in WINGS!

Direct from Ireland, Dublin Irish Dance is flying high with its brand-new groundbreaking dance production WINGS. This Celtic dance celebration features dazzling Irish and world champion dancers performing with Ireland’s finest musical and vocal virtuosos in an electrifying show that will amaze audiences! Discover Ireland’s rich heritage in this powerful production featuring original choreography and music, infused with world dance and musical influences. You’ll be dancing in the aisles as these passionate performers soar to new heights in WINGS!

Prepare to be moved and inspired by the choreography and performances in this annual concert that features dances by selected JMU dance majors, former JMU dance professor Cynthia Thompson, and Rubén Graciani, dean of JMU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts and professor of dance. Graciani—in collaboration with The Madison Singers, JMU Chorale, a marimba ensemble and JMU dance students—will premiere Triptych, a fast-moving, three-movement work by Grammy-nominated composer Tarik O’Regan (b. 1978). The uplifting and unifying piece explores ideas about what happens when we die drawn from Jewish, Islamic and Christian texts.