​​​​​SHENANDOAH VALLEY CAMPGROUNDS, LLC

MT. JACKSON, VA

​​​​​COOTER’S LIVE, Cooter’s Place, Luray, VA
Throughout the year starting March 7th, Cooter’s Place will be hosting live music Saturday’s from 1-3pm and Sunday’s free Bluegrass from 2-4pm.  Featuring Cooter’s Garage Band.  Visit www.cootersplace.com/events for more information.

April 4th – COOTERS, Luray, VA
Jack & Davis Reed Live!  1-3pm  Joining Cooter’s Garage Band will be Jack and Davis Reid, grandsons of the Statler Brothers!  They have a real country music sound that will get you dancing, and their comedy will keep you laughing all night long!!  They are Virginia born and raised and proud of it!! So basically if you like to have fun, laugh, and listen to some good country music you’ll love Jack and Davis Reid!

April 11th – May 24th & Sept. 19th – Nov. 1st – SHENANDOAH DOWNS Spring & Fall Harness Racing.  A seven-week meet with racing every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm.  www.shenandoahdowns.com

April 18th – SIP & SAVOR – SHENANDOAH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, American

Celebration, Shenandoah Caverns, Quicksburg, VA)
From 10 am to 3 pm.  Sip & Savor: Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, and Wine Festival! We're thrilled to have you join us for this unique celebration where the most beloved beverages and treats come together.  Prepare your senses for an extraordinary journey, exploring the comforting warmth of diverse teas, the energizing boldness of artisan coffees, the rich indulgence of fine chocolates, and the sophisticated elegance of exquisite wines. This festival offers a rare opportunity to discover surprising pairings, delight in contrasting flavors, and simply savor the distinct pleasures that each element brings, all in one vibrant atmosphere.  Enjoy exploring, tasting, and discovering your new favorites! Visit www.shenandoahcountychamber.com for more information and tickets.

March 28th – COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT, New Market Community Park, New Market, VA
Come to the New Market Community Park for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Lots of eggs filled with goodies to find, fun crafts, and meet the Easter Bunny! The hunt will start at 9:30 a.m., so you will want to arrive early to get into starting positions. Please make sure to bring your own basket for collecting eggs. This event is for ages 1-12. (Crafts while supplies last).  Sponsored by the Town of New Market and MVHS Interact Club, and New Market Rotary.

April 24th – April 26th – BLOOMIN’ WINE FEST, Winchester, VA
Fri., open at 3pm, Sat., 11am.  “Uncork the Bloom” is the official kick-off of the Apple Blossom Festival.  Situated in downtown Winchester’s marketplace.  There will be 3 distinctive wine gardens.  It features 20 of Virginia’s finest wineries & cideries offering wine tastings and wines sold by the glass or bottle and craft beers to taste and purchase by the glass.  There will also be artisans bringing their own special flair, tasty festival foods, and 3 stages presenting regional musical talents.  The admission fee for patrons wishing to consume alcoholic beverages includes a souvenir wine glass and access to wine and beer tastings.  A non-alcoholic pass is available.  Visit www.thebloom.com/bloomin-wine-fest.  Purchase tickets on-line tickets@thebloom.com

April 24th - May 3rd – 99th ANNUAL APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, Winchester, VA
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival is a celebration of spring in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. The event is one of the largest in the Mid-Atlantic area, taking over the town of Winchester, VA.  This is a great time to enjoy the Virginia countryside and see the blooming apple trees while they color the region in the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah, the Grand Feature Parade, band competitions, dances, a carnival, a 10K run, Firefighters events and more. The Festival is an event the whole family can enjoy.  For more information visit, www.thebloom.com/events.

May 8th thru. May 10th – MAYFEST, Strasburg, VA
MayFest is an annual festival for all ages, located in Strasburg, VA in the Shenandoah Valley, showcasing local Arts, Crafts and food.  There will be a variety of local Arts & Crafts Vendors, Artisans and businesses to showcase their wares.  An assortment of food and beverage vendors to feed your family, carnival rides.  Events for all ages.  There will be live music scheduled for both days of the festival, with a beer and wine garden providing refreshments during the evening performances.

May 16th – JAMMIN’ FOOD FEST – New Market, VA
4pm to 9pm.  New Market’s annual food truck fest is held in the New Market Community Park. There will be a selection of food trucks, live music, craft vendors, fun things for the kids to do. Live entertainment featuring Girl Meets 4-5:30 & Cazhmiere 6:30-9pm.  Admission is FREE. There is over flow parking at the New Market Fire Department.  Bring chair/blankets for comfort. Pets allowed on leashes only and not in the food truck area.

May 16th – 38th ANNUAL VIRGINIA WINE & CRAFT FESTIVAL, Front Royal, VA
Come and join the tastings from 20+ Virginia wineries.  From 11 am to 6 pm (Rain or Shine).  Covering more than 7 blocks and featuring over 100 vendors, artists and crafters.  Find handmade jewelry, hand painted wine glasses, hand crafted musical instruments, pottery and ceramics, clothing, original paintings and artwork, antiques and much more.  Family friendly kid zone.  Live music.  Over a dozen food vendors and restaurants. Admission is $$ for those who want to wine taste.  Free general admission.  For more information about this event and to purchase a ticket, call the Chamber of Commerce (540) 635-3185. www.frontroyalchamber.com/wine-craft-festival

May 23rd - ANNUAL VALLEYFEST BEER & WINE FESTIVAL, Massanutten Resort, McGaheysville, VA
11:30 am to 6 pm. ValleyFest, held on Memorial Day weekend, is the kick-off to summer! More than 4,000 people celebrate the holiday weekend at the festival, dancing to live music, sampling food, shopping for unique and handmade crafts, and enjoying quality wines and microbrews of the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia and beyond. Many varieties of beer, cider and wine will be represented, from stouts to sours, Dry to Sweet & Pinots to Malbecs. It's all of the beer, cider and wine you could possibly enjoy in one place!  Please note that parking will be limited due to final stage of ski area expansion.  For information about tickets visit, www.valleyfestbeerandwine.com.

WOODSTOCK ROCS CONCERT SERIES, W.O. Riley Park, Woodstock, VA
Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy dinner from local food vendors along with live entertainment from regional bands.  W.O. Riley Park Event Lawn and Stage Area.   Food for purchase beginning at 6 pm, music 7pm to 9 pm.  FREE ADMISSION!  6/12 The Instigators

12th ANNUAL CROSSROADS MUSIC FEST, Rebel Park, New Market, VA
The Town of New Market presents its tenth annual Summer Music Series.  From 6:30 pm to 9 pm.  Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of local music.  A variety of food and beer will be available for purchase.   Admission is FREE:  6/12       8/14     9/18     10/9

TBA – ANNUAL BRYCEFEST, Bryce Ski Resort, Basye, VA                          
This annual event features crafters, food vendors, live music, fireworks, and much more.  Fun for the entire family.  Please visit www.bryceresort.com for further details.  Schedule of events:  Vendors 11-6; Live Bands: 9:30 FIREWORKS.

July 3rd – SUMMER JAM, Massanutten Resort, McGaheysville, VA
This festival is the perfect summer festival for everyone.  From 4:30 pm to 10 pm.  Held at the base of the ski slopes, the Summer Jam features live music from 3 diverse bands all on one main stage, a large dance area, local food trucks, beer & wine garden and along with your favorite festival foods, kids’ activities, one of the best fireworks shows in the region and even a few surprises here and there. For more information about the event and ticket prices visit www.massresort.com

July 4th – FIREWORKS DISPLAY, Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, Woodstock, VA
Gates open at 8:30 pm.  Fireworks start at 9:30pm.  Rain date: July 5th.  Free admission.  For more information visit www.townofwoodstockva.com.

July 3rd - INDEPENCE DAY CELEBRATION, New Market, VA
Starts at 5 pm to 10 pm.  Fireworks at 9:20 pm.  The New Market Fireworks Committee brings a fun community celebration to the New Market Community Park to celebrate Independence Day. The celebration activities start at 5:00 p.m. with a fireworks display showing around 9:20 p.m. Activities to include, but not limited to: live music, train ride, dunk tank, activities for all ages, and food vendors. Live entertainment. Mark your calendars and come visit with your family, friends and neighbors. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the evening. (NO PETS ALLOWED)

SHENANDOAH VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Orkney Springs, VA
The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival has been bringing great music to the Valley for more than 50 years. Presenting 8 to 10 concerts per season that offer music from wide variety of genres.  The concert venue is the outdoor pavilion at Shrine Mont, a beautiful, historic retreat center in the quaint village of Orkney Springs, Va. Situated at the foot of Great North Mountain, Shrine Mont provides a stunning backdrop for concerts, and its modest size allows for great views of the stage from both the pavilion and lawn seating areas.   We invite you to celebrate the summer season with us in 2018! Come relax and drink in the magic of beautiful music under the summer night sky in a very special place.  For more information visit www.musicfest.org.   7/17 Little River Band, 7/18 TBA, 7/24 Diamond Rio, 7/25 “A Big Band Birthday“ Celebrating 250 Years w/ LSO, 8/7 Beach Boy Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band, 8/8 The Bacon Brothers, 9/5 TBA, 9/6 Hot Strings & Cool Breezes

August 8th – SHENANDOAH VALLEY 18th ANNUAL YARD CRAWL
Shop till you drop!!!!!  Come out for over 43 miles of business sidewalk sales, yard sales, antiques, food, wine and much more along Route 11 in the historic towns.  The Yard Crawl is extended from Harrisonburg through Stephens City.   Starts 7am Rain or Shine.  Come early, some sales start Friday.

August 10th thru. August 15th – ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR, Fairgrounds, Harrisonburg, VA
The Rockingham County Fair has been recognized on numerous occasions as being the top agricultural fair in the nation.  More than 90,000 people are expected to attend the fair located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.  From concerts and side shows, to tractor pulls and demo derby’s, this fair has it all.  For more information and tickets to concerts visit www.rockinghamcountyfair.com. 

August 28th thru. September 5th – SHENANDOAH COUNTY FAIR, Fairgrounds, Woodstock, VA
The Shenandoah County Fair Celebrating 104 years.  Featuring Pennwood Shows Midway with approximately 30 rides.  Livestock show and exhibits.  4 Days of Harness Racing, Tractor Pulls, Demolition Derby’s, National Musical Entertainers.  Various Free Shows and Entertainment on the grounds.  Plus much, much more.  For more information and tickets to the concerts, visit www.shencofair.com or call (540) 459-3867.  8/28 Crowder, 8/29 Travis Tritt, 8/30 Tractor Pull, 8/31 & 9/1 Demolition Derby, 9/3 Pickup Truck Drag Race, 9/4 Extreme Bull Riding, 9/5 Monster Trucks

Sept. 18th thru. Sept. 20th – 45th ANNUAL EDINBURG OLE’ TIME FESTIVAL, Edinburg, VA       
On the third Friday of each September, this sleepy little town, nestled along US-11 (exit 270 on I-81), comes alive with the Festival of music, arts, crafts, parade, and great food, entertainment, hay rides, bed race, wine tasting and more .  The best parts of the Festival, though, are the people.  The theme is that of another time.  A time when things moved a little slower, a time when people took the time to visit with each other, but most of all, a time when everybody enjoyed the life they had and the friends they shared.  For more information about the Festival, call: 540-984-7272.  Sponsored by the Town of Edinburg and the Edinburg Heritage Foundation Address: P.O. Box 85, Edinburg, VA 22824. www.edinburgoletimefestival.com.

September 26th – NEW MARKET FALL FESTIVAL, New Market, VA
9 am to 4 pm.  Come to the annual Fall Festival located in historic Downtown New Market! Come enjoy pleasures crafted by local vendors, taste local food, and sing along and dance to local musicians! A fun day for all ages! We invite people from all communities as well as interested vendors.

TBA – OKTOBER FEST, STRASBURG, VA

October 10th – SHENANDOAH AUTUMNFEST - Fairgrounds, Woodstock, VA         
Come for the BBQ, stay for over 50 craft brews and wine from 11 am to 5 pm.  Live music, food trucks, crafters and demonstrations all day.  Traditional Virginia Whole Hog BBQ demonstrations and samplings. www.shenandoahcountychamber.com/autumnfest. 

October 10th – FALL FESTIVAL, Massanutten Resort, McGaheysville, VA
The Massanutten Fall Festival is the perfect reason to get outdoors and take in the foliage.  From 11:30 am to 6 pm.  This event will feature live music, arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, beer & wine, kids’ activities, scenic chairlift rides & more.  This year’s festival is serving up tons of activities to keep the little ones busy.  Bring the whole family and discover the Fall Festival. For more information and tickets visit www.massresort.com

AMERICAN FRIGHT NIGHT - Shenandoah Caverns @ American Celebration, Quicksburg, VA
American Celebration will be open from 6:30-9pm.  American Fright Night returns to American Celebration on Parade. Giant parade floats in the dark? Scary enough. Turn it into a 40,000 sq. ft. haunted attraction with scary scenes from your worst nightmares around every bend? Truly terrifying.

FAQs:  Is it scary? Yes, the attraction is scary. We do not recommend it for children under age 12. Admission is nonrefundable once purchased, even if you choose not to enter once you hear the screams.  How long will it take? It generally takes around 15-20 minutes to go through the attraction, though times differ based on how fast you walk (or run!).  How many people go through in a group? We prefer to send a maximum of 5-6 people through together in a group. The fewer the number in your group, the better the scare factor. However, if you come with a slightly larger group then we'll be happy to let you enter together.   Please visit www.shenandoahcaverns.com for prices and additional information.  DATES:  10/10, 10/11, 10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25 & 10/31
 
TBA - GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO SOUP FEST, Strasburg, VA
11 am to 4 pm.  All of King Street, Downtown Strasburg.  Get ready for the ultimate comfort food celebration at the Grilled Cheese + Tomato Soup Festival in the heart of downtown Strasburg!   Whether you're a fan of the classic grilled cheese or looking to try a gourmet twist, this festival is the place to be!  What to Expect:  Delicious Food – Grilled cheese and tomato soup in every style imaginable!  Vendors – Shop local and discover unique goods!  Live Music – Enjoy the tunes as you indulge in your favorite foods!  Family Fun – Activities to entertain all ages!  Ticket Info:  3 Time Slots for Tasting:  11 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM

November 15th - SHENANDOAH UNCORKED, American Celebration (Shenandoah Caverns, Quicksburg, VA.  Enjoy Virginia wines, ciders, food and crafts at the 17th annual Shenandoah Uncorked festival on at the American Celebration on Parade at Shenandoah Caverns.  From 11am to 4pm.  For tickets and prices, please visit www.shenandoahcaverns.com

CHRISTMAS AT THE CELEBRATION, American Celebration (Shenandoah Caverns, Quicksburg, VA)
Every Fri., Sat., & Sun., starting the 5th of December from 2 pm to 7 pm.  Join us for our first Christmas at the Celebration event! Create magical memories this season at Christmas at the Celebration. Stroll through a life-size holiday parade, enjoy sparkling lights, and discover festive surprises at every turn. The kids can create memorable gifts for everyone in the family at Santa’s Workshop, write and mail letters to Santa, and visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and other special guests! Make sure to stick around for daily musical performances from local churches and schools at 3 pm and 5 pm. There is fun for the whole family!​​

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