Art, music, theater, history, hiking, birding, skiing, wine tasting, museums and tours, reenactments, sports, festivals of all kinds, and more! Browse our calendar, and you will find much to entertain you every month of the year!
2008 Calendar
July Events
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12th Annual BB&T Fourth of July Balloon Rally
Hot air balloon flights, tethered balloon rides, a balloon glow, pony rides, children's activities, live music, great food and a fantastic fireworks display!
Location = Virginia Military Institute Parade Grounds
City = Lexington
Phone = 877-453-9822
URL = http://www.sunriserotarylexva.org/balloon.htm |
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First Ladies Tea: “The Pen, the Tongue, and the Sword”
3-4:30 PM, Museum of American Presidents, 130 N. Massanutten St., Strasburg, VA 22657
$5, RSVP: (540) 465-5884 |
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Valley 4th
July 4, 2008
Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Harrisonburg! Reading of the Declaration of Independence, parade, delicious food, children's activities, walking tour, pie-eating contest and so much more! Parade at 5:00 p.m. on Main Street.
Location = Downtown Harrisonburg
City = Harrisonburg
Phone = 540-432-8922
URL = www.downtownharrisonburg.org |
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Traditional July 4th
9a.m.-5p.m. Daily
Celebrate freedom with free admission all day.
Location = Frontier Culture Museum
Address = 1290 Richmond Rd
City = Staunton
Phone = 540-332-7850
URL = www.frontier.virginia.gov |
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Civil War Period Musical Performance
8:00 pm
Come enjoy a free concert by the 8th Regiment Band, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, considered by many to be one of the best Civil War period bands in the country. The free concert will take place at Lee Chapel in Lexington where General Robert E. Lee, his family and his horse Traveller are laid to rest.
Location = Lee Chapel
Address = Washington & Lee University
City = Lexington, VA 24450
Phone = (540) 458-8768
URL = http://chapelapps.wlu.edu/ |
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| 11-13; 18-20 |
Patsy Cline
Honky Tonk Angel
7:30pm
A starry night sky and the ruins of a 19th century lime kiln and quarry, create a magical setting for this production of Patsy Cline...Honky Tonk Angel. Come enjoy this musical about the life of Virginia’s own superstar of country music with the songs she and others made popular as well as new music by George Leonard and lyrics by Patsy’s biographer, Ellis Nassour.
Location = Theater at Lime Kiln
Address = 699 Lime Kiln Road
City = Lexington, VA 24450
Phone = Music Today Box Office: (800) 594-8499
URL = www.theateratlimekiln.com |
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Rockbridge Regional Fair
The Rockbridge Regional Fair provides fun for the entire family with carnival rides and games, food and craft vendors, live music, bull riding, barrel racing, tractor pulls and traditional livestock, produce and craft competitions.
Location = Virginia Horse Center
Address = 487 Maury River Rd.
City = Lexington, VA 24450
Phone = 540-463-6263
URL = www.rockbridgefair.com |
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Daylily & Wine Festival
Come enjoy a day of floral splendor, live music, wine and microbrew tastings, food, arts and crafts, artists galleries, and activities for children. Free horticulture and culinary seminars.
Location = Andre Viette Farm & Nursery
Address = 994 Long Meadow Road
City = Fishersville
Phone = 540-324-1133
URL = www.augustachamber.org |
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July 24, 2008 6 p.m. An evening with Just 4 Fun at Shenandoah Caverns.
Enjoy a dinner buffet combined with an evening of Country and Classic Rock and Roll at The Yellow Barn. The Yellow Barn offers a look at our agricultural heritage with historical displays, restored antique farm wagons, carriages and vehicles, indoor beehive, & a country theme gift and wine shop. $25.00 per person.
Shenandoah Caverns Family of Attractions
261 Caverns Road, 2 Minutes from I-81, Exit 269
Shenandoah Caverns, VA 22847
(540) 477-4300 or 888-4CAVERN
www.shenandoahcaverns.com |
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| 25-26 |
When It Has Risen Well
9a.m.-5p.m. Daily
Description = Baking demonstrations
Location = Frontier Culture Museum
Address = 1290 Richmond Rd
City = Staunton
Phone = 540-332-7850
URL = www.frontier.virginia.gov |
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10th Annual Buena Vista Beach Music Festival
The 10th Annual Buena Vista Beach Music Festival will as the name suggests beach music as well as a golf tournament and classic car show.
Location = Glen Maury Park
Address = 10th Street
City = Buena Vista, VA 24416
Phone = (800) 555-8845
URL = www.glenmaurypark.com |
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