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SUMMER in the valley 2026

[ events in the area through august ]

• Thru May 31

NOVA+ Bookstore Crawl 2026, Winchester Book Gallery, 7 N. Loudoun St., Winchester. Information: 540-667-3444, winchesterbookgallery.com.

• 1st and 3rd Saturdays

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Strasburg Farmers Market, Strasburg Square & Market Pavilion.

• Thursdays

7 p.m., Gazebo Gatherings 2026 Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo. Presented by The Blue Ridge Arts Council. Information: 540-635-9909 or facebook.com/ BlueRidgeArts.

• Thursdays thru Aug. 6

Faith Lutheran Church will be coordinating with Oak Level Methodist Church in Fort Valley for the Summer Luke’s Backpack Program. Food boxes picked up

Sept 12, 11 am - 3 pm

Downtown Woodstock Street food fair, music

between 1 and 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Fort Valley.

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First Thursdays

Faith Lutheran Church in Fort Valley is hosting a Grief Support Group on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Call 540-933-6154 for more details.

May

• May 21-25

Healing Field of Honor, Handley High School. Bring your family. Bring your gratitude. Bring a heart ready to remember. Information: rotaryclubofwinchester.org/ healing-field-of-honor.

• May 22-23

Newtown Heritage Festival, Stephens City. Bounce house, fireworks at dusk. Information: 540-869-3087, newtownheritagefestival.org.

First Fridays

April - October, 5 - 8 pm

Downtown Woodstock

Businesses open late, artists & artisans, live entertainment

June 12, 6 - 9 pm

June 12, 6 - 9 pm

The Instigators

The Instigators

Rock, Country, Pop, R&B

Rock, Country, Pop, R&B

July 17, 6 - 9 pm

July 17, 6 - 9 pm

The Flashbacks - Oldies

The Flashbacks - Oldies

W.O. Riley Park | Live music, food

ShenCo Celebrates 1776

June 20, 10 am - 5 pm

Independence Day Fireworks

July 4, 9:30 pm

Shenandoah County Fairgrounds free fireworks show

Downtown Woodstock reenactments, authors, musicians

Luau Pool Party

June 27, 7 - 9 pm

W.O. Riley Park Pool pool games, food, contests

National Night Out

Aug 4, 6 - 9 pm

W.O. Riley Park family fun with Woodstock PD

May 23

Newtown Heritage Festival and Trolley Tour Learn about Revolutionary War era history in Stephens City on a Trolley tour! Tours will be offered at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 4 p.m.. FREE, reserve in advance on Eventbrite. 5408 Main St, Stephens City. More information: visitwinchesterva.com.

• May 23

10 a.m., Linda Wooten: Revolutionary War Heroes, Strasburg Museum. Information: strasburgmuseum.org.

• May 23

8:30 p.m., Movie Night in the Park. Family fun watching a movie under the stars! Featuring Zootopia 2 at the New Market Community Park. Starting at sundown. More information: newmarketvirginia.com.

• May 24

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

Virginia Museum of the Civil War

Explore America’s most challenging era at Virginia’s official museum.

• May 24

11 a.m., National Park Service Program at Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Middletown. Meet at the NPS Visitor’s Center.

• May 25

8:30 a.m., Loudoun Street Mile, Old Town Winchester. Registration, information: loudounstreetmile.com.

• May 25

11 a.m., Memorial Day event, VFW Post 2447, Edinburg. Program followed by lunch.

• May 25

1 p.m., Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony Special ceremony with the theme: Made in AMERICA — Made in Virginia: 250th Anniversary of American Independence. “The Price of Freedom.” Veterans Memorial, 8050 Main St, Middletown. Information: visitwinchesterva.com.

Discover a moment in the lives of soldiers and citizens that unfolded on the battlefield at New Market.

Experience the life of a typical Valley family when war came to the Bushong Farm. It’s just down the road!

Celebrate Warren County

Join us as Warren County, Virginia proudly celebrates 250 years of American independence by honoring the history, people, and places that shaped our nation—and continue to shape our community today.

Rooted in storytelling, community participation, and placebased history, Warren County’s VA250 programming highlights our role as a crossroads of cultures, commerce, and independence along the Shenandoah River and throughout the Shenandoah Valley.

Upcoming events:

Freedom Flows Festival

Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00am – 6:00pm

Eastham Park (860 Luray Ave)

Celebrate the Shenandoah River with family fun, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, local food, artisans, and interactive exhibits bringing history to life.

VA250 Mobile Museum

Thursday, June 18 - Sunday, June 21 10:00am - 4:00pm

Warren County Government Center (220 N. Commerce Ave)

Get ready for a hands-on, immersive experience like no other. It’s a museum on wheels—hands-on, immersive, and fun for all ages—rolling into town with Virginia’s biggest stories.

Independence Day

Saturday, July 4, 2026 Gates Open - 5:30pm – Fireworks at Dusk

Northern Virginia 4-H Center (600 4-H Center Dr)

Celebrate America’s 250th with Warren County’s biggest fireworks, food, live entertainment, and family fun.

Liberty Day: Heritage Celebration

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00am – 6:00pm

Rockland Park (250 Rockland Park Ct)

Liberty Day delivers big fall family fun with living history, reenactments, hands-on activities, live entertainment, and a can’t-miss community celebration day.

Follow us on social media for year-round events and more. Warren County VA250

6-8 p.m., Your Night to Shine Dance, George Washington Hotel, Winchester. Visit fcprd.net.

• May 26

7-8:30 p.m., Memorial Day concert featuring the American Legion Band at the Gazebo in Front Royal.

• May 30

6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., South Fork Fly Fishing Tournament Downriver Canoe Company/Virginia State Parks at 884 Indian Hollow Rd., Bentonville. Information: 540-635-5526.

• May 30

10 a.m.-1 p.m., Rally for Reading, Bowman and Handley Libraries. Information: handleyregional.org.

• May 30

10 a.m.-6 p.m., Freedom Flows Festival at Eastam Park, Front Royal. A family-friendly celebration featuring interactive activities, local food and artisan vendors honoring the Shenandoah River’s role in our history.

Friday, May 29

Saturday, May 30

Sunday, May 31

Wednesday, June 03

Thursday, June 04

Friday, June 05

Saturday, June 06

Sunday, June 07

Wednesday, June 10

Thursday, June 11

Friday, June 12

Saturday, June 13

• May 30

12-9:30 p.m., Splash Bash and Red, White, and Lights! Drone Show, Jim Barnett Park outdoor pool. It’s the perfect way to welcome summer with friends and neighbors. Information: visitwinchesterva.com.

• May 30

7 p.m., Seven Bends Church sponsors the River Bandits game. Free game admission, dinner combos for the first 150 people, sno cones for kids, plush baseballs, 150 bags of Blue Ridge Popcorn to win, plus more. For information, call 540-333-1148.

• May 31

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• May 31

7:30 p.m., Readers’ Theatre “Animal Farm” at Winchester Little Theatre, 315 W. Boscawen St. Information, tickets: 540-662-3331, winchesterlittletheatre.org.

Valley League Baseball

2026 Schedule

New Market

Front Royal

Charlottesville

Winchester

Strasburg – Purcelleville @ New Market @ Front Royal – Staunton @ Covington – Strasburg @ Front Royal

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

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6:30 p.m.

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Sunday, June 14

Wednesday, June 17

Thursday, June 18

Friday, June 19

Saturday, June 20

Sunday, June 21

Wednesday, June 24

Thursday, June 25

Friday, June 26

Satursday, June 27

Sunday, June 28

@ Purcellville

@ Winchester

– Harrisonburg

Wednesday, July 01 – Purcellville @ Culpeper – Winchester @ New Market @ Strasburg – Waynesboro @ Winchester – Strasburg @ New Market

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6:30 p.m.

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5:00 p.m.

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Thursday, July 02

@ Purcellville

Friday, July 03

@ Front Royal

Sunday, July 05

– New Market

Wednesday, July 08

– Strasburg

Thursday, July 09

– Winchester

Friday, July 10

@ Purcellville

Saturday, July 11

– Front Royal

Sunday, July 12

@ Strasburg

Wednesday, July 15

@ Winchester

Thursday, July 16

– New Market

Friday, July 17

– Front Royal

Saturday, July 18

– Purcelleville

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INTRODUCING THE BLUE RIDGE CARE HOPE CAMPUS

Community Open House

Please join Blue Ridge Care for this special event to learn about our new Hope Campus, home to our Center for Hope & Healing, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Center, and Supportive Care Program.

• Tour the campus.

• Meet our team.

• Enjoy light refreshments.

• Participate in hands-on activities.

• Get to know our neighbors, including Access Independence. Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Blue Ridge Care Hope Campus 314 Hope Drive Winchester, VA 22601 (540) 313-9333

Nights in Nature Series at Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville. Blue Moon Hike. Information: 540-622-2262. june

• June 1-14

2026 Summer Camps, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, Winchester. Unlocking Wonder, One Discovery at a Time. Information: discoverymuseum.net.

• June 4

6:30-8:30 p.m., Front Porch Live featuring Robbie Limon and Tracey Wygal in “Lovesick Blues” a Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline Tribute at Strasburg Square.

• June 5

5-8 p.m., Wonder Woodstock, First Fridays Downtown.

• June 5

6:30-9 p.m., Let’s Get Cheesy, a Warren Coalition FUNdraiser at North Warren Celebration Hall, 266 Rockland Court, Front Royal. Tickets, which are $75, available online at warrencoalition.org/cheesy/.

• June 6

Fort Valley Yard Crawl. Maps of the participants are available at Oak Level Methodist Church and Fort Valley Country Store.

• June 6

8 a.m.-2 p.m., GardenFest at Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown. Extension Master Gardener plant sales, Ask a Master Gardener information table, children’s activities, gently-used garden items, tool sharpening, food and specialty vendors. Held rain/shine. Bring your own wagon. Information: nsvmga.org/events/ gardenfest.

• June 6

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Military History Day, American Military Heritage Museum, Stephens City. For more information: facebook.com/amhmuseum.

MOVIE NIGHTS

IN THE PARK

May 23 • June 27

August 22 • September 5

New Market Community Park Time: Sundown (see website for details) • Cost: FREE Bring chairs/blankets and snacks for viewing comfort.

12TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST

FREE ADMISSION

REBEL PARK • 6:30 - 9 PM

(9186 John Sevier Road, New Market, VA) Food and Drink Available for Purchase Beer & Wine Garden • ID Required (NO Outside Alcohol • NO PETS)

June 12 • Aug. 14 • Sept. 18 • Oct. 9

For more details, check out our Facebook @NewMarketCrossRoadsFest

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

July 3 • 5 - 9:20 PM

New Market Community Park

Come join us for an evening of live entertainment, great food, youth and adult activities, and more. Fireworks to start around 9:20 p.m. Feel free to bring chairs or blankets for comfort.

There is no charge for admission. No pets or alcohol.

SUMMER’S END PUPPY POOL PARTY

September 13 • 1 - 4 PM

New Market Community Park

Cost: $3 per canine • Age: 6 months + Registration Encouraged

FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, Sept. 26th 9 AM - 4 PM

Downtown New Market

Crafts, music, demonstrations, food, and more! Interested in being a vendor?

Email s.frazier@newmarketvirginia.com

CONGRESS STREET

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY TRICK OR TREAT ON

July 23 • 5 - 7 PM

Join us downtown for our summer block party! Kids yard games and chances to win!

CONGRESS STREET

October 31st

June 6

10 a.m., Clowser Family Memorial Guest speakers with light refreshments and Mercer Company muster and drill. 152 Tomahawk Trail, (Shawneeland), Winchester. Information: visitwinchesterva.com.

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June 6

10 a.m.-1 p.m., Winchester Revolt: Historic Bike Ride. Join the Winchester-Frederick County VA250 Committee for a bicycle tour through the history of Winchester. A narrator or reenactors in period garb will talk about why each site is important. Register in advance on Eventbrite. 329 North Cameron St., Winchester. Information: visitwinchesterva.com.

• June 6

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Launch into Summer, Seven Bends State Park, Lupton Access. This is a free event, but a valid parking pass must be displayed in each vehicle. More information: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/seven-bends.

• June 6

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Front Royal Vintage Market at the Main

Street Gazebo, Front Royal. Vintage Market will offer vintage and secondhand shopping with an assortment of clothing, jewelry, housewares and decor, books, media and so much more! Information: fleetwoodvtg@gmail.com.

• June 6

10:30 a.m., Nick Racey: Sabbatarians from Pennsylvania who lived in the Sandy Hook area, pre-Strasburg days, Strasburg Museum. Information: strasburgmuseum.org.

• June 6

Noon-6 p.m., Hop Blossom Craft Beer Festival in Old Town Winchester. Information: hopblossom.com.

• June 6

6 p.m., truck and tractor pull at Clarke County Fairgrounds, Berryville.

• June 7

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

6-8:30 p.m., Vacation Bible School, Growing in the Son. Antioch Church, Woodstock. More information: antiochcob.org.

june 12

6:30-9:30 p.m., Cross Roads Music Fest, New Market Rebel park. An evening of live music, with food and beverages available for purchase, featuring County Line Band. More information: newmarketvirginia.com.

• June 12

7-9 p.m., Woodstock ROCS (Riley Outdoor Concert Series) featuring music by The Instigators, food sold starting 6 p.m.

• June 13

7-10 a.m., family day fishing rodeo at Wilkins Lake, Winchester. Prizes awarded in eight divisions for largest fish. Register in advance at tinyurl.com/2s487bmt.

• June 13

9 a.m.-1 p.m., JUNK & JAMS: Flea, Farm, and Folk Market, Mount Jackson. Mayor’s Park (Mount Jackson) transforms into a vibrant outdoor market on second Saturdays. This “Flea, Farm, and Folk” series features eclectic vintage finds, fresh local produce, and handmade goods. Each month offers a unique musical backdrop and a rotating selection of regional artisans and pickers. FREE EVENT. Information: mountjackson.com.

• June 13

10 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Open House, Blue Ridge Care Hope Campus, Winchester. Please join Blue Ridge Care for this special event to learn about our new Hope Campus, home to our Center for Hope & Healing, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Center, and Supportive Care Program. Information: blueridgecare.org.

• June 13

4 p.m.-8 p.m., NIGHTS AT THE NEST: Pop-Up Market & Social, Mount Jackson. Experience new energy on Main Street at “The Nest” (5986 Main St.), the town’s

premier retail incubator. These monthly pop-ups showcase emerging local brands and entrepreneurs in a collaborative space where “birds of a feather shop together.” It’s a must-visit destination for unique retail finds. Delicious foods, finds and fun! Information: mountjackson.com.

• June 14

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• June 14

2 p.m., Human Trafficking Awareness Community Seminar at First Baptist Church, Woodstock. Information: 540-459-3000, 540-530-3070 or fbc-woodstock.org.

• June 14

7 p.m., Flag Day Service Sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Fort Loudoun Chapter. Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue Company, 141 Spinning Wheel Lane, Winchester. Information: visitwinchesterva.com.

Fri. May 29 WINCHESTER

Sat. May 30 @ New Market

SUN. MAY 31 PURCELLVILLE

Wed. June 3 @ Culpeper

THU. JUNE 4 WOODSTOCK

FRI. JUNE 5 FRONT ROYAL

Sat. June 6 @ Purcellville

Sun. June 7 @ Winchester

WED. JUNE 10 HARRISONBURG

Thu. June 11 @ New Market

Fri. June 12 @ Woodstock

SAT. JUNE 13 WINCHESTER

• June 18-21

10 a.m.-4 p.m., VA250 Mobile Museum, Warren County Government Building, Front Royal. It’s a museum on wheels, fun for all ages, rolling into town with Virgina’s biggest stories.

• June 19

6:30 p.m., “A Good and Valuable Officer, Daniel Morgan, Rev. War Hero” Lecture by Mike Cecere about Daniel Morgan’s life and contribution to the American Revolution, sponsored by Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society. Old Stone Church, 306 E. Piccadilly St., Winchester. Information: visitwinchesterva.com.

• June 19-July 5

Guys & Dolls at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, Winchester. Information, tickets: 540-665-4569 or ssmtva.org.

• June 20-27

Winchester Little Theatre for Kids, The Three Musketeers, 315 W. Boscawen St. Information, tickets: 540-662-3331, winchesterlittletheatre.org.

2026 SCHEDULE

Home Games / Away Games

SUN. JUNE 14 FRONT ROYAL

Wed. June 17 @ Waynesboro

THU. JUNE 18 PURCELLVILLE

Fri. June 19 @ Front Royal

SAT. JUNE 20 WOODSTOCK

Sun. June 21 @ Covington

WED. JUNE 24 STAUNTON

Fri. June 25 @ Woodstock

Fri. June 26 @ Front Royal

SAT. JUNE 27 NEW MARKET

Sun. June 28 @ Purcellville

WED. JULY 1 WINCHESTER

Thu. July 2 @ New Market

FRI. JULY 3 PURCELLVILLE

Sun. July 5 @ Front Royal

Wed. July 8 @ Woodstock

THU. JULY 9 CHARLOTTESVILLE

FRI. JULY 10 NEW MARKET

Sat. July 11 @ Winchester

SUN. JULY 12 WOODSTOCK

Wed. July 15 @ Purcellville

THU. JULY 16 FRONT ROYAL

Fri. July 17 @ Winchester

SAT. JULY 18 NEW MARKET

June 20

Nights in Nature Series at Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville. Firefly Hike. Information: 540-622-2262.

• June 20

Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776! Downtown Woodstock. A 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Celebration. Come celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary at a one-of-a-kind event on Saturday, June 20, 2026. This historic occasion is part of the nationwide U.S. Semiquincentennial. It’s an immersive day featuring a dynamic lineup of authors, musicians, artists, and historians. Experience our past firsthand with captivating living history exhibits, reenactors, and encampments. Information: shenandoahhistory.org.

• June 21

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• June 27

12-5 p.m., MAD HATTER’S MARKET & TEA, Mount

Strasburg Museum

440 East King Street Strasburg, Virginia 22657 www.strasburgmuseum.org

Open May-October on Friday, Saturday & Sundays from 10am-4pm

Model Train runs every Saturday if staff is available

Free Admission on the days BELOW to adults • Children are free every day

MAY 9 • 10am

Mayfest Commemorative Pottery Sale

You may line up at the Museum as early as you like!

MAY 23 • 10:30am

Linda Wooten: Revolutionary War Heroes

JUNE 6 • 10:30am

Nick Racey: Sabbatarians from Pennsylvania who lived in the Sandy Hook area, pre-Strasburg days

JUNE 20 • 10am-5pm Shenandoah County CELEBRATES 1776 Downtown Woodstock

JULY 11 • 10am-4pm

Pottery Day: Heritage/ History/Traditions associated with this early thriving business of Strasburg

AUG. 15 • 10am-2pm The Strasburg Pickers/ Antique Roadshow Identification and unofficial appraisals of items brought in by the public

Jackson. Head down the rabbit hole at Mayor’s Park and Town Hall for this whimsical community fundraiser. Enjoy a curated artisan market, “eat me, drink me” treats and bevs, themed activities, and a ticked formal tea service. Tickets All proceeds directly support the SEARCH Group Home and Thrift Shop, aiding their mission in the community. Information: mountjackson.com.

• June 27

3-5:30 p.m., Summer Kick Off Ice Cream Social, Columbia Furnace United Methodist Church, Edinburg. Afternoon fun, fellowship and delicious treats. More information: facebook.com/columbiafurnaceumc. Free will offering.

• June 27

7-9 p.m., Luau party at Woodstock Pool, pool games, food, contests, advance ticket sales required.

• June 27

7-9 p.m., Luau Pool Party at W.O. Riley Park Pool. Advanced Ticket sales required woodstockva.gov/ 172/Events.

STEAM SHOW

SEPT. 12 • 10am-4pm Children’s Day

This has become a Museum tradition

OCT. 24 • 10:30am

Mike Kehoe, report on an archaeological dig in Winchester area where Revolutionary Hessian & British Prisoners of War were housed

CHECK OUT SHENANDOAH HISTORY.ORG FOR VARIOUS

• june 27

8:45 p.m., Movie Night in the Park. Family fun watching a movie under the stars! Featuring Hook at the New Market Community Park. Starting at sundown. More information: newmarketvirginia.com.

• June 28

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

july

• July 3

2-7 p.m., Rockin’ Independence Eve in Old Town Winchester, music by Raised on Analog 3-7 p.m. at Taylor Pavilion stage, fireworks at 9 p.m.

• July 3

5-8 p.m., Wonder Woodstock, First Fridays Downtown.

• July 3

5-9 p.m. New Market Independence Day Celebration. Live entertainment, great food, youth and adult activities and of course FIREWORKS. More information: newmarketvirginia.com.

• July 3

5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 4-H Independence Day Celebration at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center. Join us for an extraordinary evening of fun featuring a variety of local food trucks and a special performance by the American Legion Community Band.

• July 4

All day, Middletown July 4th celebration on Main Street and Middletown Park, 7833 Senseney Ave. Information: 540-869-2226.

• July 4

11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Bryce Fest, fireworks included. Information: bryceresort.com. Rain date July 5.

July 4

5 p.m., Fourth of July Celebration and fireworks in Sherando Park, Stephens City, featuring music by the Cazhmiere Band at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

• July 4

6-10 p.m., Strasburg’s 4th of July Celebration at the Town Park, 295 Park Road, live music, food vendors, family-friendly activities, fireworks at 9 p.m.

• July 4

8:30 p.m., Woodstock Fourth of July celebration at Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Rain date July 5.

• July 4

Nights in Nature Series at Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville. Red, Wagon, and Blue (glow in the dark wagon ride). Information: 540-622-2262.

• July 5

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• July 8

6 p.m., Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Court Square, Woodstock. Information: Shenandoah250.org.

• July 10-19

She Loves Me at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, Winchester. Information, tickets: 540-665-4569 or ssmtva.org.

• July 11

9 a.m.-1 p.m., JUNK & JAMS: Flea, Farm, and Folk Market, Mount Jackson. Mayor’s Park (Mount Jackson) transforms into a vibrant outdoor market on second Saturdays. This “Flea, Farm, and Folk” series features eclectic vintage finds, fresh local produce, and handmade goods. Each month offers a unique musical backdrop and a rotating selection of regional artisans and pickers. FREE EVENT. Information: mountjackson.com.

• July 11

19th century, this event will feature special programs and displays. Information: Shenandoah250.org.

• July 11

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Pottery Day: Heritage/History/ Traditions associated with this early thriving business of Strasburg. Information: strasburgmuseum.org.

• July 11

4 p.m.-8 p.m., NIGHTS AT THE NEST: Pop-Up Market & Social, Mount Jackson. Experience new energy on Main Street at “The Nest” (5986 Main St.), the town’s premier retail incubator. These monthly pop-ups showcase emerging local brands and entrepreneurs in a collaborative space where “birds of a feather shop together.” It’s a must-visit destination for unique retail finds. Delicious foods, finds and fun! Information: mountjackson.com.

• July 11

6-8 p.m., Sight and Sound showing of Ruth at First Baptist Church, Woodstock. Information: 540-459-3000, 540-530-3070 or fbc-woodstock.org.

• July 12

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• July 17

7-9 p.m., Woodstock ROCS (Riley Outdoor Concert Series) featuring music by TBA, food sold starting 6 p.m.

• July 17

8 p.m., Shenandoah Valley Music Festival concert in Orkney Springs featuring Little River Band. Information, tickets: musicfest.org.

• July 18

8 p.m., Shenandoah Valley Music Festival concert in Orkney Springs featuring The Four Tops. Information, tickets: musicfest.org.

• July 18-25

Winchester Little Theatre for Kids, James and the Giant Peach, 315 W. Boscawen St. Information, tickets: 540-662-3331, winchesterlittletheatre.org.

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• July 20-22

6:15-8:15 p.m., Vacation Bible School, Columbia Furnace United Methodist Church, Edinburg. Join us for an exciting 3 day VBS July 20-22. Light supper from 5:306 p.m. and then VBS will start at 6:15-8:15. There will be games, snacks, crafts, and stories about the Bible. All ages are welcome! Come and be blessed. Information: facebook.com/columbiafurnaceumc/ or 540-325-1025.

• July 23

5-7 p.m., Congress Street Block Party, New Market. Join us downtown to shop sidewalk sales, enjoy music from Sound Solutions, play games and more. Shop local to be in a drawing for gift certificates and fun prizes. Information: newmarketvirginia.com.

• July 24-aug. 2

Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, Winchester. Information, tickets: 540-665-4569 or ssmtva.org.

• July 24

8 p.m., Shenandoah Valley Music Festival concert in Orkney Springs featuring Diamond Rio, with special guest Voth. Information, tickets: musicfest.org.

• July 24-26

Pageant of Steam show at Clarke County Fairgrounds, Berryville. Information: svsgea.org.

• July 25

8 p.m., Shenandoah Valley Music Festival concert in Orkney Springs featuring “A Big Band Birthday” celebrating America’s 250th with LSO. Information, tickets: musicfest.org.

• July 25

TRANSPORTATION THROUGH TIME: Car Show & More. Hosted at the historic Yellow Barn, this event celebrates the evolution of travel. Visitors can explore an impressive collection of classic cars, vintage tractors, and unique transportation memorabilia. It’s a nostalgic day of history and mechanical beauty

FARM MARKET

• July 26

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• July 27-Aug. 1

Warren County Fair at the fairgrounds in Front Royal. Information: 540-635-5827 or warrencountyfair.com.

• July 27-Aug. 1

Frederick County Fair at the fairgrounds in Winchester. Information: frederickcountyfair.com.

• July 31-Aug. 1

10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Sat); 12 p.m.-3 p.m.(Sun), Shenandoah Valley Germanic Heritage Museum Celebrates 250 of the Declaration of Independence Colonial period encampments, living history displays, crafts, and operating outdoor bake oven at historic Hottel-Keller Memorial Homestead. Information: Shenandoah250.org.

• aug. 2

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• Aug. 4

5-8 p.m., National Night Out with the Front Royal Police Department at The Gazebo. Public awareness and community outreach by local/state and federal law enforcement. Kid friendly activities.

• Aug. 4

5-8 p.m. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. Join the Mount Jackson Police Department at Lions Park for this annual community-building event. Designed to foster strong neighborhood spirit, the evening includes a complimentary cookout, family games, music, and opportunities to meet local first responders while exploring their specialized equipment and vehicles. FREE EVENT. Information: mountjackson.com.

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6-8 p.m., National Night Out at New Market Community Park. Meet law enforcement, games, free hot dogs/ chips/drinks, cotton candy, face painting, resource tables.

• Aug. 4

6-9 p.m., National Night Out at Strasburg Square and Town Hall, games, interactive displays & demonstrations, meet local law enforcement, food.

• Aug. 4

6-9 p.m., National Night Out at W.O. Riley Park, Woodstock, lots of free fun for the community.

• aug. 7

5-8 p.m., Wonder Woodstock, First Fridays Downtown.

• aug. 7

8 p.m., Shenandoah Valley Music Festival concert in Orkney Springs featuring Original Beach Boy Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band, A Tribute to Brian Wilson. Information, tickets: musicfest.org.

• aug. 7-8

6-8 p.m., Indoor yard sale at First Baptist Church, Woodstock. Information: 540-459-3000, 540-530-3070 or fbc-woodstock.org.

• aug. 8

8 p.m., Shenandoah Valley Music Festival concert in Orkney Springs featuring The Bacon Brothers, People In The World Tour. Information, tickets: musicfest.org.

• Aug. 8

Nights in Nature Series at Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville. Black Light Exploring. Information: 540-622-2262.

• Aug. 8

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your car, truck or motorcycle to show. Join us for an amazing day of fun, food, activities for the entire family — lots of prizes, gifts, games and more. A great event to help your child get

ready for the school year. Donations are appreciated all supporting Cars Changing Lives supporting their mission of “Changing Lives, One Car At A Time.” Information: ccvanp.org.

• Aug. 8

7 a.m., 40-mile Route 11 Yard Crawl. Information: shenandoahcountychamber.com/Rt-11-Yard-Crawl.

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• aug. 8

9 a.m.-1 p.m., JUNK & JAMS: Flea, Farm, and Folk Market, Mount Jackson. Mayor’s Park (Mount Jackson) transforms into a vibrant outdoor market on second Saturdays. This “Flea, Farm, and Folk” series features eclectic vintage finds, fresh local produce, and handmade goods. Each month offers a unique musical backdrop and a rotating selection of regional artisans and pickers. FREE EVENT. Information: mountjackson.com.

• Aug. 8

4 p.m.-8 p.m., NIGHTS AT THE NEST: Pop-Up Market & Social, Mount Jackson. Experience new energy on Main Street at “The Nest” (5986 Main St.), the town’s premier retail incubator. These monthly pop-ups showcase emerging local brands and entrepreneurs in a collaborative space where “birds of a feather shop together.” It’s a must-visit destination for unique retail finds. Delicious foods, finds and fun! Information: mountjackson.com.

We have exciting new things planned this year and will be bringing in our plants to sell as the weather warms. Just a few of the plants we carry are bedding plants, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, onions, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, hanging baskets, planters, and so much more. Stop in and check out our selection weekly.

Our year-round farm market offers a wide variety of locally produced fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, cheeses, honey, and so much more.

Stop in and see why we are known for our delicious vine-ripened tomatoes, the best sweet corn, juicy peaches, crisp apples, beautiful hanging baskets, a huge selection of herbs, and many varieties of tomato plants.

Open daily, hours vary by season.

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9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal. • Aug. 9-16

Clarke County Fair, Berryville. Information: clarkecountyfair.org.

• Aug. 12

Nights in Nature Series at Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville. Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party. Information: 540-622-2262. • Aug. 14

6:30-9:30 p.m., Cross Roads Music Fest, New Market Rebel park. An evening of live music, with food and beverages available for purchase, featuring The Hackens Boys More information: newmarketvirginia.com.

• aug. 15

10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Strasburg Pickers/Antique Roadshow, Strasburg Museum. Identification and

unofficial appraisals of items brought in by the public. Information: strasburgmuseum.org.

• Aug. 15

3-8 p.m., Middletown’s annual car/truck show on Main Street. Information: 540-869-2226.

• aug. 16

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• aug. 16

10 a.m.-2 p.m., First Baptist Church, Woodstock will have a church picnic at W O Riley Park, Woodstock. Information: 540-459-3000, 540-530-3070 or fbc-woodstock.org.

• Aug. 22

Stoney Creek BBQ Cookoff, Edinburg.

• Aug. 22

8 p.m., Movie Night in the Park. Family fun watching a movie under the stars! Featuring How to Train your

Jaw-dropping.

From glorious caverns to high-flying adventures, there’s fun for everyone at Luray Caverns. LurayCaverns.com

Dragon at the New Market Community Park. Starting at sundown. More information: newmarketvirginia.com.

• aug. 23

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• Aug. 26

4-7 p.m. WOLF GAP YAPPY HOUR, Mount Jackson. Celebrate the end of summer at the King Street Bark

Park (Mount Jackson) with your canine companions. This social mixer features award-winning selections from Wolf Gap Vineyard. It’s a perfect evening for pet owners to unwind with a glass of local wine while their dogs enjoy the park. Information: mountjackson.com.

• Aug. 28-Sept. 5

Shenandoah County Fair at the fairgrounds in Woodstock. Information: shencofair.com.

• Aug. 28-Sept. 7

Hungry for History, Winchester, Frederick and Clarke County. Information: visitwinchesterva.com.

• aug. 30

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm to Market on Main at the Gazebo, Front Royal.

• Aug. 31-Oct. 12

“We the People” Exhibit at the Edinburg Mill Museum Exhibit exploring diversity of the immigration experience and their impact on VA’s history and identity. Information: Shenandoah250.org.

Upcoming Events

May 23

Revolutionary War Veterans Trolley Tour at Newtown Heritage Festival, Stephens City

May 25

Middletown Memorial Day Ceremony

May 30

Splashbash and VA250 Drone Show Extravaganza

Jim Barnett Park, Winchester

June 6

Winchester Revolt: Historic Bike Ride

Old Town Winchester

July 1 and July 4

Revolutionary War Walking and Trolley Tour

Old Town Winchester

July 3

Red, White, and Boom!

Jim Barnett Park, Winchester

July 4

VA250 Old Town Jubilee

Old Town Winchester

Middletown Fourth of July Celebration

Middletown Community Park

Fourth of July Celebration

Sherando Park, Stephens City

Opening Day of “Revolutionary Valley” Exhibit

Museum of Shenandoah Valley, Winchester

HISTORY HUNGRY

August 28-September 7, 2026

Explore the historical food traditions of Winchester, Frederick and Clarke County, VIRGINIA

Cooking Demonstrations • History Presentations

Food & Drink Tastings • Special Restaurant Menus

Farm Tours • Family-Friendly Activities • Dancing

15 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Abram’s Delight Museum

Belle Grove Plantation

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation

Clarke County Historical Association

Clermont Farm

Handley Regional Library

Josephine School Community Museum

La Grange Family Farm

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

Newtown History Center

Patsy Cline Historic House

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters

Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center

Experience History Through Food!

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