CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Some events may be postponed or canceled. Contact the event host for updates.
May 1-4, 24–Winchester.
The Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will be held at various locations. This is a family-friendly festival that includes New Horizon Fire Truck Rodeo, Antique Show & Kids' Activities, Coronation of Queen Shenandoah, Hang 10 Car Wash Firefighters' Parade and fireworks on the 2nd; Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade on the 3rd; Also, on the 24th the Police Department Car Show. Call 540-662-3863 or www.thebloom.com/.
May 2-3–Roanoke.
45th Annual Strawberry Festival fundraiser for the Community School will be held at Elmwood Park, rain or shine. This event is a lot of fun for the whole family and offers berry treats, artisans and more. www.strawberryfestivalroanoke.org/ or 540-563-5036.
May 3–Staunton.
30th Annual Youth Fishing Derby, Lake Tams in Gypsy Hill Park, from 8-11am. Open to youth 4-15 years of age. Prizes awarded in various categories and free on-site registration begins at 7:30am.
May 3–Waynesboro.
Join us at Constitution Park South, for our Annual Riverfest the -Year of the Eastern Box Turtle. Programs and activities start at 10am and continue throughout the day. Activities include Reptile World shows, presentations by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Stream Safari exploration, Fish/Fun Rodeo, canoe rides, kids arts/crafts, interactive exhibits, and more. The day ends with the Great South River Duck Race at 4pm. Free event and no pets allowed. Call 540-324-5156 or online at www.facebook.com/waynesbororiverfest/.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31–Massanutten.
Comedy Club at Massanutten Resort featuring The Funny Womacks & Friends. Elevations Cocktail Lounge. 6pm. Doors at 5:30pm. Your night out just got funnier. Since 2018, FWAF (formerly X2 Comedy) has been delivering hilarious clean-ish comedy shows packed with top-tier talent—local, regional, and nationally touring comedians with the best in the biz around from rising stars to comedy vets—keeping audiences coming back for more in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. Lineups change every week and you never know who might stop by. Tickets $30. Buy Tickets at massresort.com or thefunnywomacks.com Questions? Contact Dawn 540-560-3356 or hello@thefunnywomacks.com
May 4–Fishersville.
The Shenandoah Valley Model Train and Railroading show will be held at Augusta Expo from 10am-4pm. Various portable model train layouts will operate for public viewing. Vendors will sell railroad, model train related items and more. Food will be available for purchase. Admission adults $8.00, children under 12 with an adult are free. Online at www.acrrm.org/trainshow.htm or call 540-292-2064.
May 5-30–Waynesboro.
The Wayne Theatre presents the following events: Lawrence of Arabia (Film) on the 5th; Alfreda Sings The Divas of Soull (Live music) on the 8th; Sal "The Voice" (Live music) on the 9th; Doo-Wah Riders (concert) on the 10th; The Westerner (Film) on the 12th; Jimmy Fortune (Live music) on the 16th; We Were Soldiers (Film) on the 19th; Wayne on Main Concert Series: Sun Dried Opossum (concert) on the 28th; BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (live music) on the 30th. For details visit www.waynetheatre.org/calendar?a557e937_page=2 or call 540-943-9999.
May 9–Clear Brook.
The Youth Trout Derby is back at Clearbrook Park, 130 Poolside Drive, from 5-8pm for this exciting and engaging fishing event designed for young anglers (ages 4-14). This derby allows youth to connect with nature, learn or enhance fishing skills, and foster a love for the outdoors. With prizes, giveaways, and a focus on conservation, our youth trout derby offers a memorable experience for the next generation of anglers. This is a ticketed event and you must obtain a free ticket to attend. Anyone without a ticket will not be able to participate. Info online at www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/ 2025YouthTroutDerby or 540-665-5600.
May 9-10–Fishersville.
The Fishersville Antiques Expo is the largest indoor/outdoor market in the Mid-Atlantic and will be held at Augusta Expo starting 9am rain or shine. Featuring 300 + exhibitors in exhibition halls, barns, tents and outside. No matter what antique or vintage piece you’re searching for, there is surely a treasure just waiting to be found. Admission fee. www.heritagepromotions.net or call 804-239-0553.
May 9-10–Berryville.
Join us for our 1st Rat Rod Fest & Swap Meet at the Clarke County Fairgrounds starting 8am both days. Featuring Rat Rods, trucks, motorcycles, classic cars, a burnout concert and live music and more. https://clarkecountyfair.org/ or 540-336-2335.
May 9-11–Strasburg.
Join us for our Annual Mayfest at various locations. This event is for all ages showcasing local arts/crafts, food, live music, kids zone, a beer garden, and so much more. Also everyone can kick off the festival on the 9th by joining the Box Office Brewery, 177 East King Street for their “Heels and Hops Lunchen”, from 11:30p-2pm. Then on the 10th a parade from2-3pm and a duck race from 3-4pm. www.strasburgmayfest.com/events or 540-459-2542.
May 10–Staunton.
Don’t Miss out on all the Fun Kids Matter Day at the Gypsy Hill Park Gym, from 10am-1pm. Children and parents from Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County are invited to visit safety and resource stations provided by local community organizations to receive dental imprints, first aid information and much more. For more information call 540.332.3945 or visit online at www.ci.staunton.va.us/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/19136/1447.
May 10–Waynesboro.
The Rosenwald Open House Block Party, will be held at the Rosenwald Community Center, 413 Port Republic Road, from1-4pm. The Redd Dots 2 will be performing all day. Grab 1 ticket per person at the welcome tent for a free hotdog, chips and drink, then head into Rosenwald for a scavenger hunt. Visit the different community tents/activities outside like the Community In Motion Bus, ARROW, Waynesboro Fire Department, Police Department, Waynesboro Public Library and so many more. Free event.www.waynesboro.va.us/818/Community-Block-Party or 540-942-6735.
May 10-11–Boyce.
Join us at Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, from 9am-4pm for our 35th Annual Garden Fair. Be the first to choose from our tremendous selection of native plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden tools, decor, and related items. Enjoy a quick lunch at one of our food vendors. Online at blandy.virginia.edu/2023-garden-fair or 540-837-1758.
May 14-17–Grottoes.
Like camping and great music, then come to Grand Caverns Park, 5 Grand Caverns Rd, for the Bluegrass Music Festival, held rain or shine. Featuring Blue Range the Kody Norris Show; Nothin' Fancy; Virginia Rain and lots more. No overnight stays on one day pass, first come first serve camping sites at Grand Caverns. Other options, North 340 Campground, 1125 East Side Highway. Admission fee: age 15yr old and under are free with paid adult. Call 540-943-9573 or www.shenandoahvalleyweb.com/bluegrass.html.
May 16–Front Royal.
Join the John H. Enders Fire Co. and Rescue Squad for their Golf Tournament fundraiser that will be held at the Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club, 456 Shadows Drive. For more details: https://endersfire.com/category/events or 540-539-3619.
May 16-18–Luray.
This weekend the dogs rule, (on-leash of course) at the RV Resort & Campground, 4253 US Highway 211 West. Woof, Woof, remember dogs to bring your humans. Featuring a Top-Dog Parade, Best in show with community voting and more... on-leash of course. Vote for the best in show with posts to Social Media www.lurayrvresortshenandoahriver.com/ or 540-743-5540.
May 16-18–Winchester.
The North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA) will hold its 151st National Competition at Fort Shenandoah, 480 Chalybeate Springs Road. Member units compete in live-fire matches with original or authentic reproduction Civil War period muskets, carbines, breech loading rifles, revolvers, mortars and cannon. It is the largest Civil War event of its kind in the United States. www.n-ssa.org/shoots/2025/5/13/151st-national-skirmish or call 540-888-4334 which is only available during the Nationals.
May 17–New Market.
The Annual Food Truck Fest will be held in the Community Park. There will be a selection of food trucks, vendors, fun things for the kids to do. Live Entertainment: with Girl Meets Boy from 4-5:30 and Every Day People from 6:30-9pm. Admission is free. There is overflow parking at the Fire Department. Bring chairs/blankets for comfort. Pets are allowed on leashes only and not in the food truck area. www.newmarketvirginia.com/explore/page/jammin-foods-fest-1 or 540-740-3432.
May 17-Elkton.
EPIC Fest Beer & Wine Festival, will be held at 15880 Old Spotswood Trail, from 1-7pm. Featuring a variety of local beer, wine, food, arts/crafts vendors, along with musical artists. www.elktonvaepic.org/upcoming-events.
May 17-–Front Royal.
The 37th Annual Virginia Wine and Craft Festival will be held downtown, from 11am-6pm, rain or shine. Featuring cider, local mead breweries, arts/crafts, live entertainment and a variety vendors. www.frontroyalchamber.com/wine-craft-festival or 540-635-3185.
May 17-18–New Market.
Join the Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield, 8895 George Collins Memorial Pkwy, for the 161st Battle of New Market Commemoration. For more details www.vmi.edu/museums-and-archives/virginia-museum-of-the-civil-war/events/ or 540-740-3101.
May 17-18–Waynesboro.
Destination Downtown. The Virginia Street Arts Festival will be held at various locations downtown. This will be a weekend of color, creativity, unforgettable live mural painting, interactive art, live music and more. Free admission. www.visitwaynesboro.com/2025-virginia-street-arts-festival/ or 540-942-6570.
May 17-18–Winchester.
Come out, bring the family, and enjoy a fun day for a great cause, the 14th Annual Ride for a Reason. This is a charity motorcycle ride benefitting the kids and families of Special Love. Registration will open at 8am, and kickstands go up at 11am. Come early and get your raffle tickets for some amazing prizes and your 50/50 cards to put some cash in your pocket. The ride will start and end at the Winchester Elks Lodge, 466 Front Royal Pike. When the ride is over, enjoy a BBQ lunch, some tunes spun by Jimmy Lee, also keep an eye on your raffle tickets as the prizes are called. All of the proceeds from Ride for a Reason go to Special Love Inc., a charity that provides support, financial assistance and more, for children with cancer and their families. Visit specialove.org/event/r4ar2025/ or 540-550-1600.
May 23–Front Royal.
Join the Sherando High School Band's, 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, 134 Golf Club Circle, from 8am-1pm (approx.). Enjoy a day of friendly competition, prizes, live music, food and more. We will be using the funds for equipment, travel, uniforms, and more. Visit online at birdease.com/SHSBandGolf or 540-869-0060.
May 23-Lexington.
Join us at the outside wall of the Wilson Concert Hall on the Washington and Lee University, 204 W. Washington Street, from 12:30-9pm, for this term performance of aerial-dance. This is a practicum using emerging research in aerial dance with rope and harness. Students work with a diverse array of experimental approaches to vertical dance techniques in collaboration with music and other media and create new dance works for a vertical space. Spring term aerial culminates in a fully produced aerial performance from the roof and on the outside walls of Wilson Hall. No tickets are required. 540-458-8000 or https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center/aerial-dance.
May 23-24–Stephens City.
Join our town for the 33rd Annual Newtown Heritage Festival at various places. The Festival is a family-oriented weekend of events showcasing the past and present skills of the people from the region. The parade begins at 2pm on 24th. Also we will have fireworks (to be announced later). Visit newtownheritagefestival.org/ or 540-869-3087.
May 23-24–Town of Shenandoah.
Join the Town in celebrating Memorial Day with the following events: On the 23rd, food, games, live music and more; On the 24th, a variety of vendor, petting zoo, car/truck/tractor show and more. A children,s parade at 1pm and a an old-fashioned parade starting at 4pm. www.townofshenandoah.com/calendar or 540-652-8164.
May 23-25–Salem.
5th Annual Salem Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show at the Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd., from 10am-6pm. Also fossils, beads and meteorites from around the world. Adult $8.00, ages 11-17 $3.00, ages 10 and under free with paying adult, tickets good for all three days. www.salemciviccenter.com/calendar.aspx?CID=26 or 540-375-3004.
May 24–Waynesboro.
Join the Waynesboro North 340 Campground,1125 Eastside Highway for their “Memorial Day Weekend” with music by BB Wolf. Visit online at www.facebook.com/people/Waynesboro-North-340-Campground/100064183835069/ or call 540-943-9573 for information.
May 24–Front Royal.
The Salute to Service Memorial will be held at the Gazebo, 12 Chester Street, from 1-7pm.
This is a remembrance event for veterans and everyone is welcome. There will be live music, guest speakers, including exhibits of veteran and agriculture related support organizations and more. 100% of the proceeds from this event will continue the work of Able Forces Foundation, and the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Virginia. For more details 202-359-2669 or online at chesterstreettavern.com/salute-to-service.
May 24–McGaheysville.
Join us on the mountain for “ValleyFest” on the slopes at Massanutten Resort, from 11:30am-5:30pm. Featuring beer, wine, food vendors, live music and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit community initiatives supported by the local Rotary Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Visit online at www.massresort.com/play/live-events/ValleyFest/ or 540-289-9441.
May 24-26–Staunton.
Join us at the Frontier Culture Museum for Rebellions and Revolutions this Memorial Day Weekend. Rebellions and Revolutions will bring living historians from around the country to the Frontier Culture Museum to represent the many rebel movements that have shaped, and been shaped by, American History. We will host reenactors on our English, Native American, 1760s, and 1850s sites. See how weapons changed throughout time and participate in an reenactment of the 1607 Enclosure Riots. Activities will be ongoing throughout the day. Visit frontiermuseum.org or call 540-332-7850.
May 26–Harrisonburg.
Join the Wingfield Ministries, at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, 4808 South Valley Pike, from noon-8pm for a day of celebrating faith, family, friendships and freedom. Everyone is invited to this free event and all activities are also free. Just purchase amazing food from our variety of food vendors. This celebration will have something for the entire family. The culmination of this fun day will begin at 6pm as we all gather together to honor our veterans and first responders. 540- 433-0769 or online wingfieldministries.org/events/mdcc-2025/.
May 30–Lexington.
Join Boxerwood, 963 Ross Road, for their “Music in the Garden” featuring Shester, Datz & Newhall, from 6-8pm. There will be a food truck or bring your own food. Admission is $5.00 per person and kids are free. This is a family friendly event. Bring your own chairs or blanket. www.lexingtonvirginia.com/events/boxerwoods-music-in-the-gardenshester-datz-newhall or call for more information 540-463-2697.
May 30–Winchester.
Join us for an exciting Summer Kick-Off event at Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E. Cork Street, from 4:30-8:30pm. Celebrate the start of the season with an evening full of fun for all ages. Enjoy delicious food, bounce around on inflatable slides and obstacle courses, take a pony ride and much more. Finish out the evening with an outdoor movie at dusk. Admission fee. 540-667-1815 or www.winchesterva.gov/News-Happenings/Events/Summer-Kick-Off.
May 30-June 1-Luray.
Join us at the Luray RV Resort & Campground, 4253 US Highway 211 West, to thank our Local Heroes, for a special weekend dedicated to honoring and celebrating them. From firefighters and police officers to healthcare workers and teachers, let's come together to show our appreciation for their incredible contributions. Meet and greet our local horoes that dedicate themselves to our citizens on a daily basis. Enjoy some non-alcoholic beverages and get some info about the innerworkings of our local first responder’s vehicles. A live band will be playing country and rock’n’roll music that is both old and new. www.lurayrvresortshenandoahriver. com/events or 540-743-5540.
May 31–New Market.
Come to the New Market Community Park, 9670 Cadet Road, to enjoy the free movie "Moana 2", under the stars with family and friends, starting 8:30pm. For your viewing comfort, we encourage you to bring chairs and/or blankets. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks (no alcoholic allowed). www.newmarketvirginia.com/explore/page/movie-night-park or 540-740-3432.
May 31-Stuarts Draft.
4th Annual Draft Day in the Park at 96 Edgewood Lane, from 11am-3m. Enjoy favorite attractions such as the 25' tall rock wall, 70' obstacle course, NERF arena, and gaming truck. Then enjoy immersive play experiences from a variety of community businesses and organizations. Learn the art of rock balancing, try a new instrument in an instrument petting zoo, experience a music garden, engage creatively with floral, fauna, and fungus, dance to tunes from the Loya Brothers and Queen City Music Studios ownr Molly Murphy, and so much more. The event is free, but the food trucks on site are not free. 540-245-5727 or www.co.augusta.va.us/things-to-do/community-events.
May 31-June 1–Middletown.
The Virginia Herb Festival will be held at the Sunflower Cottage/Backroom Brewery, 150 Ridgemont Road, from 10am-5pm both days. This is an indoor/outdoor event. If you are looking for a place to eat, drink, shop, be entertained all day long, we're that place. Bring the family and the pets. Stay all day and enjoy our beautiful farm. There is plenty of outdoor seating; but be smart and bring your own folding chair or blanket. www.virginiaherbfestival.com/ or 540-869-8482.
Events listed as they become available, so check back later.
