Staunton, Waynesboro,AugustaCounty, Virginia
2009 Calendar of Events
where the mountains and valley meet
Crossroads of I-64 and I-81
Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive
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Blackfriars Playhouse, Playhouse tours available, downtown Staunton, $, 540-851-1733, www.americanshakespearecenter.com
Music at the Library, Second Tuesday, 12:00 noon Performances TBA. Waynesboro Public Library, Waynesboro, 540- 942-6746, www.waynesboro.va.us
Stone Soup Books & Cafe, 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., book discussion, free and open to all ages, check web site for book selection at www.stonesoupbooks.net, 540-943-0084
Stone Soup Books & Cafe, 4th Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., book discussion, free and open to all ages, check web site for book selection at www.stonesoupbooks.net, 540-943-0084
Live Music every Friday, 6-8:30 p.m., featuring “Roots” Music and Local Musicians, Stone Soup Books, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
3rd Fridays, A night for dining, shopping, music and art. Main Street comes alive after hours with merchants extending their hours every third Friday. Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., 540-942- 6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
River City Radio Hour Variety Show with music, comedy and drama, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 8-9 p.m., part of the Third Fridays events of every month. 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
Wayne Theatre Alliance Children’s Hour with music, comedy and drama, 6 p.m. p.m., every 4th Friday in 2009, January-June and September-December, Waynesboro, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
Winter tours, Frontier Culture Museum, January 2-mid-March, Staunton, leave Visitors’ Center every half-hour from 10-4 p.m., general admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
Grand Caverns daily tours, November-March, Saturdays and Sundays, 9-5 p.m., Grottoes, 888-430-2283
Grand Caverns daily tours, April-October, 9-5 p.m., Grand Caverns, Grottoes, 888-430-2283
Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays, April-October, noon-5p.m., Government Center, Verona
Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, April-Thanksgiving, 7-noon, Johnson St. Parking Lot, Staunton
Farmer’s Market, Wednesdays, April 22-September 30, 3-6:30 p.m., Constitution Park Pavilion, Waynesboro, 540-649-4594, 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
4th Fridays Art Gallery Walk, April – December, downtown Staunton, 5-9 p.m., www.visitstaunton.com
Free Guided Walking Tours of Historic Staunton, May - October, Saturdays, 10a.m., start at Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, 540-332-3971
Shakin’ 2009 concerts, May - August, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Wharf Parking Lot, Staunton, $
Stonewall Brigade Band concerts, June 1-August 31, Mondays, 8 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand, Staunton, 540-885-3037
Frontier Culture Museum First Fridays – Music, (other farms have different themes), May- September, 6-8 p.m., all farms, free to public, Staunton, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
Blue Grass in the Park, July 8-August 26, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand, Staunton, 540-885-3037
Jazz in the Park, July 2-August 27, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand, Staunton, 540-885-3037
Praise in the Park, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., July through August, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, www.lindenheightsbc.com
Staunton Music Festival, select dates, August 21-30, various venues in Staunton, www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
Staunton Braves Baseball Games, select dates June-August, 7:30 p.m., Moxie Stadium, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, www.stauntonbravesbaseball.com
Gypsy Express Mini-Train Rides, Saturday and Sunday, June through October, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, www.visitstaunton.com
February
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School, Student Exhibition, Opening Reception, February 7, 2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, Beverly Street Studio School, Mixed Media, Tuesday- Saturday 10-4 p.m., Sundays 2-4 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
Staunton Augusta Art Center presents the annual Youth Art Exhibit February 22-March 29 featuring the best works of area aspiring artists, grades K-12. The Opening Reception to celebrate the artists is Sun., February 22, 1-3 pm. Gallery hours are Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 5 pm, Sat. 10-2 pm, and Sun. 1-4 pm. Admission to the gallery is free. The Art Center is also offering art classes every Tuesday in March, 5:30 - 7 pm ($15 per class) and every Saturday in March, 10 am – noon ($20 per class) for ages 6-9. Located in the R. R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New Street in historic downtown Staunton across from the Visitor Center. For more information, call 540-885-2028 or visit www.saartcenter.org
7 Mountain Dulcimer Workshop, Stone Soup Books, 9:00 a.m., Waynesboro, $35, Dulcimer rental available, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
12 Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase, 1-5 p.m., Best Western Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conference Center, Waynesboro, 540-324-1133, www.augustachamber.org
14-15 Love Letters, poignant and romantic Pulitzer-winning play by A.R. Gurney, starring Llyn Walker and Clair Myers, Wayne Theatre Alliance, Fairfax Hall, Waynesboro, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
17 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Book Discussion “What’s the Big Deal” of “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
17 Frontier Culture Museum Winter Lecture Series: ‘Oh, Shenandoah’: Myth and Meaning in the Vernacular Landscape of the Shenandoah Valley by Dr. Warren Hofstra, Shenandoah University, 7 p.m. Free admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
17 BRCC Educational Foundation Spring Fling Auction Silent Auction 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Live Auction begins at 7:45 p.m. Blue Ridge Community College, Robert E. Plecker Workforce Center, Corporate Sponsors: Crosby Trucking and Graves & Light Wealth Management of Wachovia Securities
18-22 Children’s Letters to God, ShenanArts, Stage4 Theatre, Verona, 540-248-1868, www.shenanarts.org
22 Valley Symphonic Concerts, Robert E. Lee High Auditorium, Staunton, www.valleysymphonic.org
23 Stone Soup Books & Cafe “Of Vine & Verse” Wine tasting and poetry sharing, 5:30 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
24 Frontier Culture Museum Winter Lecture Series: Knife Edge: Indian Raids, Slave Rebellions, and Free Black Balance on the Colonial Virginia Frontier, by Dr. Turk McCleskey, Virginia Military Institute, 7 p.m., Free, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
24 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Book Discussion “Continuing Currents” of “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolte Taylor, 5:30 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
26 Augusta County Historical Society Stuart Speaker Series “German Prisoners of War in Augusta County during WWII” by Greg Owen, Smith Center Lecture Hall, 20 S. New St., Downtown Staunton, 7 p.m., free to members/$5 nonmembers, 540-248-4151, www.augustacountyhs.org
26-28 Dearly Beloved, Comedy, The Waynesboro Players, Waynesboro High School, 540-949-8842, www.waynesboroplayers.org
27-3/1Western VA Sport Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-7018, www.westernvasportshow.com
March
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, Sculpture Contest (Tropical Fish), Mixed Media, Tuesday-Saturday 10-4p.m., Sundays 2-4 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
Stone Soup Books, READ WITH ME – 2 for 1 book purchase on “The Maltese Falcon” by Dasheill Hammet to encourage reading together with a younger or older member of the family or friend. Hand out with discussion questions included as part of The Big Read. Waynesboro 540-943-0084 www.stonesoupbook.net
1-4/30 The Big Read History Gallery Exhibit “Curious Crimes of Staunton, Waynesboro, & Augusta County,” Augusta County Historical Society, R.R. Smith Center History Gallery, 20 S. New St., Downtown Staunton, Monday-Friday 10-5 p.m., Saturday 10-4, Sunday 1-4, Free, 540-248-4151, www.augustacountyhs.org
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Bert Smith, Woodturning, Opening Reception, March 7, 2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
3 Battle of Waynesboro, Civil War Reenactment, Plumb House Museum, 1012 W. Main Street Waynesboro, 10-4 p.m., 540-943-3943
3 Stone Soup Books honors the Battle of Waynesboro commemoration offering ˝ price sale on all Civil War Books, Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
3 Frontier Culture Museum Winter Lecture Series: Eat, Drink and Be Merry: The Frontier Ordinary by Dr. Clive Hallman, James Madison University, 7 p.m., free admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
7 The Big Read: “Falconry Exhibition,” The Community Foundation & Augusta County Historical Society, Smith Center Lecture Hall, 20 S. New St., Downtown Staunton, time TBA, 540-248-4151, www.augustacountyhs.org
7 Indoor Yard Sale, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
7 Staunton Music Festival, A Visit to Sanssouci: Music at the Court of Frederick the Great, 7:30 p.m., Student Activities Center, Mary Baldwin College, 540-569-0267, www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
10 Frontier Culture Museum Winter Lecture Series: Slavery and Black Appalachian Families by Dr. Wilma Dunaway, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 7 p.m., free admission, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
13 Community Concert Series, Thuringer Salonquinett – Light Classics, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro, 540-942-3818
14-15 Highland Maple Festival, Monterey/Highland County, 540-468-2550, www.highlandcounty.org
12-15 The Secret Garden, ShenanArts, Stage4 Theatre, Verona, 540-248-1868, www.shenanarts.org
12–4/23 ACV Members Exhibition, Reception 3/14 from 2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
13-15 28th Annual Augusta Home and Garden Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-7018, www.augustaexpo.com
17 Taste of the Town, 5-9 p.m., Fairfax Hall, Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc., $, 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
17 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Book Discussion “What’s the Big Deal” of “The Fifth Child” by Doris Lessing, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
19 Augusta County Historical Society Stuart Speaker Series “Curious Crimes of Staunton, Waynesboro, & Augusta County” by Charles Culbertson as part of the Big Read, Smith Center Lecture Hall, 20 S. New St., Downtown Staunton, 7 p.m., Free to members/$5 non-members, 540-248-4151, www.augustacountyhs.org
19-22 The Secret Garden, ShenanArts, Stage4 Theatre, Verona, 19-22 The Secret Garden, ShenanArts, Stage4 Theatre, Verona, 540-248-1868, www.shenanarts.org
21 Augusta County Historical Society Annual Banquet and Program, “The Lincoln Years in the White House” by retired White House historian Dr. William Seale, Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Downtown Staunton, 6-9 p.m., $, 540-248-4151, www.augustacountyhs.org
21-22 Highland Maple Festival, Monterey/Highland County, 540-468-2550, www.highlandcounty.org
21-22 Spring Arts and Craft Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, www.augustaexpo.com
23 Stone Soup Books & Cafe “Of Vine & Verse” Wine tasting and poetry sharing, Poetry of the 1930’s, 5:30 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
24 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Book Discussion “Continuing Currents” TBD by Jack Kornfield, 5:30 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
26-29 Mary Baldwin College Alumni Reunion Weekend, Staunton, www.mbc.edu
27 Wayne Theatre Alliance Spring Shag, King Family Vineyards, 7-11 p.m., 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
29 Augusta County Historical Society Spring Meeting “Why Lincoln Matters” by Dr. Phil Stone, Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church, Fishersville, 3 p.m., free admission, 540-248-4151, www.augustacountyhs.org
April
Daily tours, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Grand Caverns, Grottoes,888-Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist CharlotteLaRoy, Mixed Media Baskets, Opening Reception Friday, April4, 2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, Chee Ricketts, Paintings, Tuesday-Saturday 10-4p.m., Sundays 2-4 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
3-4 Toughman Contest, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 8p.m., 800-TUFGUYS, www.augustaexpo.com
4 Easter Egg Hunt, ages 0-6, 1-2 p.m.; ages 7-10, 2-3pm;Augusta County Recreation Center (Wilson High School Gym), 540-245-5727, www.co.augusta.va.us
5 Staunton Community Concert Series, Mr. Jefferson’s Bones, John Lewis Auditorium at Lee High School, 3 p.m., Staunton, 540-885-3165
11 Hop along the Bunny Trail in Downtown Staunton. Visit with the Easter Bunny at the Wharf and collect Easter goodies from your favorite participating stores on Saturday morning, 540-332-3867, www.stauntondowntown.org
16 Wayne Theatre Alliance Unveiling and Open House Celebration, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
16 Job Fair, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 12-7 p.m., 540-949-8203, www.augustaexpo.com
16-19 Shenandoah Moon, Premiere, The Waynesboro Players, Waynesboro High School, 540-949-8842, www.waynesboroplayers.org
18-19 Virginia Fly Fishing Festival, 9-5 p.m., South River, Downtown Waynesboro, 540-836-9367, www.vaflyfishingfestival.org
19 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Fly Fishing Festival Brunch, 11-3 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
19 Valley Symphonic Concerts, Robert E. Lee High Auditorium, Staunton, www.valleysymphonic.org
21 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Holocaust Remembrance Day Book Discussion of “Suite Francaise” by Irene Nemirovsky, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
22-25 Wool Days, Sheep shearing, wool carding, and spinning, Frontier Culture Museum, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
23 Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebration, Blackfriars Playhouse, downtown Staunton, 540-851-1733, www.americanshakespearecenter.com
24 Greater Augusta Regional Chamber Golf Tournament, 11 a.m., Staunton Country Club, 540-324-1133, www.augustachamber.org
24-25 Gun Show (Show master and C&E Shows), Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-953-0016, www.augustaexpo.com
24-26 P. Buckley Moss Museum Open House and Barn Show, 10-6 p.m., Waynesboro, 800-343-8643, www.pbuckleymoss.com
24-26 Fishburne Military School Alumni Weekend, Waynesboro, 540-946-7716, www.fishburne.org
25 Riverfest, 9-4 p.m., South River, Downtown Waynesboro, 540-290-5024, www.riverfestwaynesboro.org
25 Historic Garden Week in Virginia, select homes in Staunton, www.vagardenweek.org
25 Grand Gala, Blackfriars Playhouse, downtown Staunton, 540-851-1733, www.americanshakespearecenter.com
25-26 7th Annual Hot Glass Festival, Sunspots, Downtown Staunton, 540-885-0678, www.sunspots.com
27 Stone Soup Books & Cafe “Of Vine & Verse” Wine tasting and poetry sharing, 5:30 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
28 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Book Discussion “Continuing Currents” of TBD by Karen Armstrong, 5:30 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
May
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Janly Jaggard, Enamels, Opening Reception, May 2, 2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, Cynthia Aldrich, Paintings, Tuesday – Saturday 10 – 4p.m., Sundays 2-4 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
1-3 Annual Spring Antique Show, 9-5 p.m. Sat., 10-4 p.m. Sun., Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 434-846-7452, www.augustaexpo.com
2 May Day Festival, noon – 8 p.m., Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
2 Staunton Community Concert Series, The Swingle Singers, John Lewis Auditorium at Lee High School, 3 p.m., Staunton, 540-885-3165
9 JMU Commencement, 9a.m., Harrisonburg, 540-568-6211 10 Staunton Music Festival, Baroque and Bluegrass Bash, 3 p.m., Cobble Hill Farm, 540-569-0267, www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
14-6/24 Assembled Allegories: What’s Your Story, Opening reception 5/16 from 2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
15 Community Concert Series, Male Quartet from England, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro, 540-942-3818 15-16 Fishburne Military School Graduation Weekend, Waynesboro, 540-946-7716
16 Blue Ridge Community College Graduations, Weyers Cave, 540-234-9261
16 VMI Commencement, 11a.m., Lexington, www.vmi.edu
16 Xtreme Fest 2009, Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro Parks and Rec, Waynesboro, 540-942-6735, www.waynesboro.va.us
16 Main Street Muscle, Downtown Waynesboro, Muscle Car Show, 2-5 p.m. Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
16 Public Works Day, Hands-on activities, pipes playground, exhibits, raffle, 900 Essex Avenue, 10-2 p.m., Department of Public Works, 540-942-6624, www.waynesboro.va.us
16 Wild Weekend in Waynesboro, spend your day in Waynesboro by attending Xtremefest, Main Street Muscle, and Public Works Day to qualify for a fabulous grand prize.
17 Bridgewater College Commencements, 2 p.m., Bridgewater
17 University of Virginia Graduation “Final Exercises”, Charlottesville, www.virginia.edu
17 Wayne Theatre Alliance “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”, progressive dinner, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
19 Stone Soup Books & Cafe book discussion of “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barberry, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
22-24 Mary Baldwin College Commencement Weekend, Staunton, www.mbc.edu
23 Truck and Tractor Pull, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-7018, www.augustaexpo.com
23-24 Art in the Park, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, noon-5 p.m., 540-885-2028, www.saartcenter.org
31 Blue Ridge Soap Box Classic, Downtown Waynesboro, 8-5 p.m., 540-943-0472 www.brsoapbox.com
June
Daily tours, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Grand Caverns, Grottoes,
888-Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Richard &Ninika Gordon, Wood/Furniture, Opening Reception, June 6,2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, Member’s Anniversary Judged Show, Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 p.m., Sundays 2-4 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
5-6 Skyline Kennel Dog Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-4392, www.augustaexpo.com
6 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Dulcimer Workshop with Dinah Ansley, 9-11 a.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
6 Stuart Hall School Commencements, 9:30 a.m., Staunton, www.stuart-hall.org
4 Washington and Lee Commencement, 10a.m., Lexington, www.wlu.edu
12-13 Virginia Ram and Ewe Sale, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville 540-337-7018 www.augustaexpo.com
13 Wayne Theatre Alliance Blue Grass Festivals, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
16 Stone Soup Books & Cafe “Summer Classics” book discussion, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
18-20 Grand Caverns Bluegrass Festival, Grottoes, 888-430-CAMP, www.uvrpa.org
20 Shenandoah Valley Winegrowers Festival, noon-6 p.m., Frontier Culture Museum, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
20-21 National Jousting Hall of Fame Joust and Renaissance Faire, Natural Chimneys, Mt. Solon, 888-430-CAMP, www.uvrpa.org
July
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Jonathon McMillan, Ceramics, Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, James Underwood, Landscapes, Tuesday-Saturday 10-4p.m., Sundays 2-4 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
3-5 Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-384-6047, www.augustaexpo.com, www.toteshows.com
3-4 America’s Birthday Celebration, Monday noon-10 p.m.; Tuesday 7a.m.-10 p.m., 5K run 7 a.m., parade 10 a.m., entertainment starts at noon, fireworks 10 p.m., Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton
4 Traditional July 4th, Frontier Culture Museum, Free admission all day, Staunton, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
10-12 P. Buckley Moss Museum Open House and Barn Show, 10-6 p.m., Waynesboro, 800-343-8643 www.pbuckleymoss.com
11 Highland County Lions Dance and Monterey House and Garden Tour, Monterey/Highland County, 540-468-2550, www.highlandcounty.org
11-12 Summer Extravaganza, Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro, Saturday 10-7 p.m., Sunday Noon-10 p.m., 540-942-6735, www.waynesboro.va.us
16-9/10 Looking to the Past: Heritage Craft in Virginia, Opening Reception July 18, 2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
18-19 Annual Daylily & Wine Festival, 10-6 p.m., Andre Viette Farm & Nursery, Fishersville, 540-324-1133, www.daylilyandwinefestival.com
21 Stone Soup Books & Cafe “Summer Classics” book discussion, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
24-25 Performance Motorsports Monster Trucks, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 800-305-5202, www.augustaexpo.com
25 Sweet Dreams Festival, 9-5 p.m., Stuarts Draft Park off Rt. 340 south, Stuarts Draft, 540-245-5727, www.co.augusta.va.us
August
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist John Jessiman, Ceramics, Opening Reception, August 8, 2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, Michael Magerefteh, Mixed Media, Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 p.m., Sundays 2-4 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
1 Outdoor Community Yard Sale, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
1 52nd Middlebrook Horse Show, 540-886-2721
1 Augusta County Beauty Pageant, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
5 Shenandoah Valley AREC (McCormick Farm) Field Day, please call to register, McCormick Farm Steeles Tavern, 540-377-2255, www.vaes.vt.edu/steeles/mccormick/mccormick.html
11-15 Augusta County Fair, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-245-5627, www.augustaexpo.com
15 Ponies of America Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
15-16 Jousting Tournament, Natural Chimneys, Mt. Solon, 888-430-CAMP, www.uvrpa.org
18 Stone Soup Books & Cafe “Summer Classics” book discussion, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
27-30 Highland County Fair, Monterey/Highland County, 540-468-2550, www.highlandcounty.org
September
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Yates Spencer, Sculptural Metal, Opening Reception Saturday, September 5, 2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, Eric Delager, Oil Gum Photo, Tuesday-Saturday 10-4p.m., Sundays 2-4 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
8 Cole Brothers Circus, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
10-12 Grand Caverns Bluegrass Festival, Grottoes, 888-430-CAMP, www.uvrpa.org
12 Waynesboro Chili, Blues ‘n Brews Cook-Off, noon–5:30 p.m., Constitution Park, Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc., 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
12-13 Annual Folk Arts Festival, Saturday 10-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m., Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, 540-234-9261
15 Stone Soup Books & Cafe “Summer Classics” book discussion, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
21 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Scruffy Murphy live music, Celtic, 6p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
19-20 African-American Festival, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 540-886-3040, www.staunton.va.us
24-11/5 Paper with Attitude, Opening reception 9/26, 2-4 p.m., Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
25-27 Fortune-Williams Music Festival, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 540-332-7850, www.fortunewilliamsmusicfestival.org
27-28 Gun Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-953-0016, www.augustaexpo.com
26 Middlebrook Ruritan Fish Fry (North Carolina Pond Raised Catfish), an old-fashioned fish fry with good fellowship and good eating, 540-886-2721
October
Artisans Center of Virginia Featured Artist Julie Singer, Ceramics, Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540-946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, Member’s Judged Show, Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 p.m., Sundays 2-4 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
3 Stone Soup Books & Cafe 2nd annual backyard book sale, Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
3 Oktoberfest, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, 12 noon-8 p.m. (museum open 9-5 p.m.), pavilion, German Farm interpretive and children’s activities 9-5 p.m., $, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
3 McCormick Farm Mill Day, 9-5 p.m., McCormick Farm Steeles Tavern, 540-377-2255, www.vaes.vt.edu/steeles/mccormick/mccormick.html
3-4 Virginia Fall Foliage Festival Apple Days Craft Show, Waynesboro, Saturday 9-5 p.m., Sunday Noon–5 p.m., 540-942-5101
9-11 P. Buckley Moss Museum Open House and Barn Show, Waynesboro, 10-6 p.m., 800-343-8643, www.pbuckleymoss.com
10 Stone Soup Books & Cafe “Dulcimer Day”, 11-3 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
10 River City Wine Festival, 4-8 p.m., Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
10-11 Hands & Harvest Festival, Monterey/Highland County, 540-468-2550, www.highlandcounty.org
10-11 Virginia Fall Foliage Festival Art Show, Saturday 9-5 p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m., Downtown Waynesboro, 540- 943-8292, www.svacart.com
10-12 Annual Fall Antique Expo, Saturday 9-5 p.m., Sunday 10-4p.m., Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 434-846-7452, www.augustaexpo.com
11 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Fall Foliage Festival Brunch, 11-3 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
15 Wayne Theatre Alliance Cocktail Party opening of Gifts Galore, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
16-18 Wayne Theatre Alliance opening of Gifts Galore, Augusta Expoland, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
16-18 Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival, Shelburne Jr High School, $, Staunton www.shenandoahbike.com
17 Book ‘Em, Buy a Book and Stop a Crook, Book signing event, over 50 authors, Waynesboro High School, Saturday 9:30-4:30 p.m., 540-942-6683, www.bookemfoundation.org
20 Stone Soup Books & Cafe book discussion, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
23 Casino Night, Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce, 6-12:00 midnight, 540-324-1133 www.augustachamber.org
29-31 Creepy Tales, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, tours nightly 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30 p.m., $6/person (age 6 &up), advance reservations required, 540-332-7850, www.frontier.virginia.gov
30 Halloween Treat Trail, Downtown Waynesboro, 3-5 p.m., Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
31 Stone Soup Books & Cafe “Stew Off Hunger” Fundraiser for the local soup kitchen, All Day, Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
November
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, Sue McCoy, Mixed Media, Tuesday-Saturday 10-4p.m., Sundays 2-4p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
1 Outdoor Community Yard Sale, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
1-2 Wood Turners, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-337-2552, www.augustaexpo.com
8-9 Last Chance Craft Show, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, Saturday 9-5 p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m., 540-943-3976, www.augustaexpo.com
13 Taste of Home Cooking School, News Virginian, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, 540-943-0016, www.augustaexpo.com
13 Wayne Theatre Alliance Murder Mystery at Fairfax Hall, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
15 Stone Soup Books & Cafe book discussion, 7 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
27-12/31 A Handmade Season, Open House 11/27-11/29, Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, 540- 946-3294, www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org
29 Annual Middlebrook Community Christmas Tree Lighting, carol singing, bonfires, cookies and cocoa, meet at the general store afterward, 540-886-2721
30 Staunton Holiday Parade, 7 p.m., Historic Downtown Staunton, entry application deadline: November 1, entry forms available in August, 540-332-3867, www.stauntondowntown.org
30-1/5 Celebration of Holiday Lights, 7 pm., Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton www.celebrationoflights.org
December
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Gallery Exhibit, Kristi Paige, Paintings or prints, Art for Gifts, Tuesday–Saturday 10– 4p.m., Sundays 2-4 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-949-7662, www.svacart.org
4-6 Buckley Moss Museum Open House and Barn Show, Waynesboro, 10-6 p.m., 800-343-8643, www.pbuckleymoss.com
5 Wayne Theatre Alliance Christmas Home Tour, 540-943-9999, www.waynetheatre.org
5 Holiday Parade, 7 p.m., Downtown Waynesboro, 540-942-6735, www.waynesboro.va.us
5-6 Wintertide, Monterey/Highland County, 540-468-2550, www.highlandcounty.org
6 Historic Homes Christmas Tour, Staunton, 1 p.m., www.historicstaunton.org
18 Christmas in the River City, 5-8 p.m., visit with Santa, carriage rides, kettle korn, caroling, live music, Downtown Waynesboro, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., 540-942-6705, www.waynesborodowntown.org
18 Stone Soup Books & Cafe Live music and carols of the season, 6 p.m., Waynesboro, 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net
28 Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Open House, Staunton, 540-885-0897, www.woodrowwilson.org
For additional information, refer to websites:
www.co.augusta.va.us
www.staunton.va.us
www.waynesboro.va.us
www.CrossroadsShenValley.org
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