CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Some events may be postponed or canceled. Contact the event host for updates.
April 4-30–Lexington.
Virginia Horse Center events: Great American Ranch and Trail Horse Sale on the 4th-6th; EquaSmartz 4-H Event on the 5th-6th; Eventing Jumper Derby EV and the United Professional Horsemen’s Association on the 11th-12th; Blue Ridge Arabian Classic on the 11th-13th; VQHA Spring Breakout on the15th-19th; East Coast Halter Futurity at Spring Breakout on the 20th; Lexington Spring Premiere A - Festival of Champions on the 22nd-27th; Lexington Spring Encore A - Festival of Champions on the 29th-30th. For for full schedule call 540-464-2950 or online at vahorsecenter.org/.
April 5–Lexington.
The 17th Annual Rockbridge Bull and Oyster Fest will be held at the Virginia Horse Center, from 1-5pm, rain or shine. We will feature BBQ and oysters, live music, games, fun and more in a tented outdoor venue. All proceeds will benefit the Rockbridge Area Health Center to support our mission: To promote and provide access to comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care to improve the health and well-being of the greater community. www.rockahc.org/17th-annual-bull-oyster-fest/ or 540-464-8700.
April 12–Waynesboro.
Join us for the second annual Wings Over Waynesboro event located at the brand-new Sunset Park. This event is free and open to the public. Who doesn’t love wings, beer, live music, and a beautiful view. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket to get the perfect spot on the grass to watch the bands and sunset. Gate opens at 3:30pm and shuttles begin 4:30pm. This is a pet-friendly event for well-behaved leashed pets. Info online at www.waynesboro.va.us/2254/Wings-Over-Waynesboro.
April 25-May 4–Winchester.
The 98th Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will be held at various places. The United Bank Bloomin' Wine Fest, downtown from 11am-6pm on the 25-26th; Airshow at Winchester Regional Airport from 9am-3pm on the 26th; May 2nd events: New Horizon Fire Truck Rodeo, Antique Show and Kids' Activities from 9am-2pm at Millbrook High School; American Woodmark Fireworks Display starting 9pm at John Handley High School and Hang 10 Car Wash Firefighters' Parade starting 5:30pm downtown; Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade downtown, on May 3rd at 1:30pm. For full schedule visit www.thebloom.com/events.html or call 540-662-3863.
April 26–Waynesboro.
The 17th Annual Park to Park Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile, point to point course. The course takes its' runners from the town of Stuarts Draft on a scenic trek; down country roads, past farmland and streams, then into the quaint city of Waynesboro where the course ends in Ridgeview Park along the South River. Runners enjoy fully stocked aid stations and a post-race party at the finish line. To learn more and sign up for the race call 540-942-6735 or www.runthevalley.com/park-to-park-halfmarathon/.
More April Events Coming Soon