Community Calendar

The Steel Wheels present the 12th annual Red Wing Roots Music Festival June 20-22, 2024 at Natural Chimneys Park and Campground in Mt Solon, VA. Three days, five stages, and 50 bands at the beautiful Natural Chimneys Park, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.

2025 Line Up: Joy Oladokun, Hurray for the Riff Raff, The Del McCoury Band, Rayland Baxter, Kathleen Edwards, Tim Baker & All Hands, Donna The Buffalo, The Steel Wheels, Bella White, Town Mountain, Tophouse, Charlie Parr, Southern Avenue, The Deslondes, Sinkane, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Nefesh Mountain, Larry Keel's Electric Larry Land, Pert Near Sandstone, Jon Stickley Trio, Larry & Joe, SUSTO Stringband, The Lowest Pair, Emily Nenni, Debutants, Rosali, Eddie 9V, Kassy Valazza, Holler Choir, David Nance & Mowed Sound, The Faux Paws, Tony Furtado Trio, The Woodshedders, Eli West Quartet, JP Harris, Malena Cadiz, The Sentimental Gentleman, The Judy Chops, Prends Courage, Danny Knicely & Cesar Garabini, Mackenzie Roark & The Hot Pants, Erin Lunsford, South Hill Banks, Rebecca Porter & The Rhinestone Roses, Gold Top County Ramblers, Ragged Mountain String Band, The 45's, Red Wing Academy

The towering limestone chimneys, reaching more than 120' in the air, provide a spectacular backdrop for you to lounge in the Music Meadow and hear some great music in the great outdoors. Red Wing is a family-friendly event that focuses on the whole experience: an incredible variety of food, craft vendors, kids activities, camping, swimming, organized bike rides, yoga, runs, hiking adventures, and much, much more! Plus, close proximity to great hiking and fishing.

Early Bird Tickets and Camping Launch dates and details will be announced later this fall. Festival Line Up to be announced early in 2025.
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Inspired by Bach’s famous walk of over 200 miles from his hometown to hear the organist/composer Dietrich Buxtehude, the theme of the 33rd season of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is "Journeys". Each and every one of us have our own journeys that shape our lives in many different ways. Join us this summer as we journey together through wonderful performances of beautiful and captivating music exploring this theme. All events are either FREE or Pay-What-You-Will. Please visit our website to learn more: https://www.svbachfestival.org/2025-bach-festival

Festival Events:

Monday, June 9 - Monday Noon Concert | 2025 SVBF Opening Concert: Beginning the Journey, 12pm, Asbury United Methodist Church

Tuesday, June 10 - Tuesday Noon Concert | On the “Organ” Trail, 12pm, Asbury United Methodist Church

Tuesday, June 10 - Rock Bach Music Night, Pale Fire Brewing Co., 7:00pm, featuring Dogwood Tales!

Wednesday, June 11 - Wednesday Noon Concert | New Paths, 12pm, Asbury United Methodist Church

Thursday, June 12 - Thursday Noon Concert | Familiar Roads, 12pm, Asbury United Methodist Church

Thursday, June 12 - Virginia Baroque Academy Faculty Concert, 7:30pm, Asbury United Methodist Church

Friday, June 13 - Friday Noon Concert | My Favorite Things, 12pm, Asbury United Methodist Church

Friday, June 13 - Talking Music, 6:00pm, Lehman Auditorium

Friday, June 13 - Festival Concert I, 7:30pm, Lehman Auditorium

Saturday, June 14 - Baroque Workshop Final Concert, 11am, Martin Chapel on EMU Campus

Saturday, June 14 - Talking Music, 6:00pm, Lehman Auditorium

Saturday, June 14 - Festival Concert II, 7:30pm, Lehman Auditorium

Sunday, June 15 - Leipzig Service, 10am, Lehman Auditorium

Get ready for a thrilling ride with the classic 80s hit, 9 to 5, live on stage! Join Violet, Judy, and Doralee as they team up to take down their sexist, egotistical boss in a hilarious, heartwarming tale of empowerment and revenge. With catchy tunes by Dolly Parton and loads of laughs, this musical celebrates sisterhood, standing up for yourself, and taking charge! Don't miss the fun - it's all about taking care of business!

This play is presented as part of Oak Grove Theater's 2025 season. Tickets must be purchased for the entire season - no individual tickets are sold. Season tickets are $60 for all 5 shows. Find more information at oakgrovetheater.org and purchase tickets here.

Oak Grove Theater is a community theater group that performs an annual five-play summer season. The plays are performed at night, out-of-doors, at beautiful Oak Grove just outside of Verona. Please feel free to come picnic at the Oak Grove before the sun sets and the play begins.

Annual Briery Branch Lawn party!

Daily events: Food: Burger, Hot Dogs, Fries, white beans, Fried chicken, country ham sandwiches, funnel cakes, cotton candy, Sno-cones and more! Inflatables: $10.00 band all night,  Cake Wheel, Games, Dime Toss, Face Painting. 
Special Events: 
June 12- 6:00 pm Beauty Pageant Music- Micaela Curry 6-8 and Justin 8-10 Bingo w/ Davy Joseph: 7 pm til

June 13: 6:00 Parade ( lineup starts at 5:00) Music: Shane Click 7-10, Bingo w/ Davy Joseph 7-til

June 14: 6:30 pm Dog Show, Silent auction upstairs in building. 

Women of Kelley, led by veteran Bluegrass artist and hit songwriter Irene Kelley, are set to release their highly anticipated family Bluegrass project. This project, a collaboration between Irene and her daughters, Justyna and Sara Jean Kelley, showcases the trio’s blend of heritage-driven storytelling and contemporary Bluegrass innovation.

Veteran bluegrass singer, songwriter, and chart topper Irene Kelley has teamed up with her two daughters, Justyna and Sara Jean for their latest endeavor, Women of Kelley. This highly anticipated family project showcases Women of Kelley's blend of heritage-driven storytelling and contemporary Bluegrass innovation.

Enjoy a FREE downtown-wide summer festival with music, entertainment, and activities for all ages around every corner!

From magicians and art markets to Sip & Stroll and live music, during Best.Weekend.Ever. the streets will close so people can roam with a drink in their hand and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, local arts, and family-friendly activities all day.

Learn more about this festival at BestWeekendEver.org.

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The Know Good Beer Fest is intended for fun. If you don't plan on having fun, you are prohibited from buying a ticket. A portion of the proceeds from this event help supports IX Arts Foundation and IX Art Park.

This is a 21+ event (no children or babies are allowed on the festival site) and NO DOGS are allowed!

Festival Format: We will provide unlimited samples from dozens of carefully selected beers, ciders and spirits.

This festival will be held at the IX Art Park rain or shine. Dozens of tents will be on site to provide shade or keep you dry.

VIP tickets include exclusive access to climate controlled Market at Tiger VIP Lounge where you will have access so special beers, bourbons/spirits and ciders along with delicious snacks provided by The Market at Tiger Fuel.

Visit knowgoodbeer.com for more information!

Tickets are nonrefundable unless the event is cancelled. No outside food or drink is allowed at the festival.

Join us on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for Descendants Day at Highland. The Highland Council of Descendant Advisors welcomes anyone working on or interested in the histories of slavery, the shared work of making our present and future more equitable based on historical knowledge, and collaboration in research. Plan to share information, resources, and encouragement with others journeying on the same path. Space is available to display your community’s resources and stories. This event is free and open to the public.

2025 Fort Harrison Colonial Trades Fair

June 21st 10AM to 3PM
Learn how 18th Century colonial trades contributed to the settlement of the
Shenandoah Valley. Includes demonstrations of: white oak basketmaking,
flintknapping, colonial medicine & surgery, spinning and weaving, tape loom
weaving, farrier, smoked food preservation, broom making, pottery,
blacksmithing and more.
Meet our new tinsmith, Katlin McCreery!
Mike Hayslett, “Ye Lofarb Pedlar” will display and sell a variety of goods
required in an 18th Century home here on the frontier.
Handcrafted items available for purchase.
Hands-on activities for kids. Bring the family.
Food available.
Free admission.
fortharrisonva.org
Questions? E-mail: fortharrisonva@gmail.com

An annual community gathering to celebrate Juneteenth with the whole family. Our theme this year is, Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs. We are also honoring the historically African American fraternities and sororities, commonly called the Divine Nine. There will be HBCU reps on site, a panel discussion, food and a step show! Bring the whole family!