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Autumn Harvest Festival & West Virginia RoadKill Cook-off

Marlinton, West Virginia 301 8th Street, Marlinton, WV, United States

You read it right folks! Head out for the annual Autumn Harvest Festival & West Virginia RoadKill Cook-off, one of the most wild and wacky festivals the Mid-Atlantic has to offer. Sample roadkill cuisine, prepared by Appalachian chefs with a modern twist! Don't worry - the samples don't contain REAL roadkill - only critters that […]

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21st Annual Harrisonburg International Festival

Harrisonburg, Virginia 228 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

FairField Center and the Festival Planning Committee invite you to join us in celebrating the 21st annual Harrisonburg International Festival! We are working to move the event to downtown Harrisonburg, as details are finalized and approval is received, more details will follow! The Harrisonburg International Festival is a very special event that celebrates this area's […]

2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo

Harrisonburg, Virginia 228 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Join in the 8th edition of an amazing cycling tradition at the 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. Registration will open Thursday, February 1 at 10 a.m. on www.BikeReg.com/GranFondo. The Alpine Loop is approx. 105 miles with over 10,000 feet of climbing, including approx. 10 miles of unpaved dirt roads ascending some of the steepest climbs […]

Cranberry Shindig

Cranberry Mountain Nature Center Route 150 Route 39/55 Junction, Hillsboro, WV, United States

Showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of Appalachian artists, the Cranberry Shindig for years has brought thousands to the rural Cranberry Wilderness to celebrate art and unique trades. This traditional Appalachian festival features local artisans to demonstrate and sell their goods. Demonstrations and goods including blacksmithing, spinning wheel, fly tying, wood turning, wood sculptures, dulcimer […]

16th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Harrisonburg, Virginia 228 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Come out October 20th for the 16th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds will once again stay local and benefit the worthy cause of RMH Foundation for Breast Care and Treatment at the Sentara RMH Medical Center. For additional information, including registration information, visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/beat-breast-cancer-race. Contact Erik Dart at 540-433-9168 or […]

Spirit of the Valley Festival

Harrisonburg, Virginia 228 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

The Spirit of the Valley Festival on October 28, 2018, is a Valley-minded mini-Americana Roots Music Festival. The festival will highlight the rich history of the Shenandoah Valley through the music, food, beverages, crafts, agricultural tools, and activities that have made the Shenandoah Valley the agricultural heart of Virginia. Four bands have been chosen to […]

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