Schools are about to dismiss, and the Harrisonburg area will soon be a flurry of summer fun! The Shenandoah Valley boasts pleasant weather throughout June, July, and August, and with that comes a slew of fantastic outdoor events and festivals, plus our vibrant arts culture offers plenty of theater events, concerts, and gallery openings. We've gathered the area's most popular summer events into one big list!
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Spring Festivals, Events, Walks & Runs In & Around Harrisonburg
This gorgeous warm weather brings flowers, budding trees, and.... lots of great events! Need an excuse to get out and enjoy the weather this season? Check out this roundup of spring festivals, events, 5k run/walks, concerts (and more) for lots of ways to enjoy springtime in our gorgeous Shenandoah Valley!
Eat, Drink & Be Merry at the 15th Annual Valley Fest Beer & Wine Festival
One of the Shenandoah Valley's most popular festivals -- Valley Fest, held at Massanutten Resort -- celebrates good times with live music, regional wines, a multitude of craft and microbrews, delicious eats, and a wide variety of vendors. It's one of the best ways we can think of to kick start summer. This exciting event has captured audiences far and wide during Memorial Day weekend for 15 years.
Beer + Music + Food = A Genius Combination at the Rocktown Beer & Musical Festival
We’ve mentioned before that Harrisonburg is known for food, beer, and biking, but the ‘Burg is also home to a wealth of really awesome local bands, from rock and alternative to blue grass and swing. And why not combine the beer, the food, and the music into one fantastic event...
Celebrate Spring at the 6th Annual Dayton Redbud Festival
Springtime in the Shenandoah Valley delivers unmatched beauty with Eastern Redbuds, Tulips, Daffodils, and lush green foliage popping out after a long, harsh winter. One of the first celebrations of this welcome season is the Dayton Redbud Festival. If you’ve never been, you simply must go. The whole family will enjoy...
The Only Film Festival of its Kind in the World, Right Here in Harrisonburg
You walk into Court Square Theater. It’s a packed house. You wait expectantly in your seat. Raw video footage filmed around Harrisonburg pops up on the screen. A ban on post-editing gives you an appreciation for the talent — or at least guts — of local souls behind these numerous...