Visit Hanover Virginia

Visit Hanover Virginia Big thrills. Deep roots. Legendary tomatoes. This is the official account for Hanover County Tourism.

Dig in, explore, and find something unexpected! 🍅 🍅 linktr.ee/visithanoverva

09/03/2026

Green Top Sporting Goods got a refresh! 💥

Check out their brand runway, featuring custom designed pergolas and a new gun counter design. The store also has the largest Yeti display in America! Pick up all the gear you need for your outdoor adventure in Hanover County 🇺🇸

While you're here, mark your calendar for the Green Top Outdoor Expo, October 3rd-5th, 2026! Pick up a flyer in the store or check out event details online.

09/02/2026

Dig into events happening 🍅

See our full events calendar at visithanoverva.com/events or go to the link in our bio! 🔗

9/2

🍅 Hanover Market CSA
📍 Hanover Market CSA
🕰️ 4:00 - 7:00 PM
👉 Celebrate the grand opening of the Hanover Market CSA with 20+ vendors onsite, plus food trucks and kids activities. FREE to attend.

9/5

🍅 Cars & Coffee Hanover
📍 Green Top Sporting Goods (parking lot)
🕰️ 9:00 - 11:00 AM
👉 Check out over 300+ cars in this semi-monthly car show featuring old muscle cars to modern luxe rides! FREE to attend.

🍅 Ashland's 250th Celebration
📍Hanover Arts & Activities Center
🕰️ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
👉 Celebrate America's 250th in Ashland with a patriotic 4th of July Flair! Previously moved from July due to the heat. Enjoy a parade, live music, and more! FREE to attend.

🍅 Comedy Show at the Hedged Vine
📍 The Hedged Vine
🕰️ 6:30 - 10:30 PM
👉 Enjoy a comedy show at The Hedged Vine! Featuring Jason Klingman, Francesca Lyn, Apple Brown Betty and Dylan Vattelana. See event details for ticketing.

9/6

🍅 W**e & Oyster Festival
📍 James River Cellars W**ery
🕰️ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
👉 Celebrate two of Virginia's favorites, oysters and w**e at James River Cellars W**ery! Come for a full day of events with a food truck onsite and enjoy delicious w**es. FREE to attend.

"It’s the end of summer, which means pumpkin lattes, sweater weather, and a full calendar of fall fun is just around the...
08/31/2026

"It’s the end of summer, which means pumpkin lattes, sweater weather, and a full calendar of fall fun is just around the corner in Hanover County." ☕🍂

Read our fall blog for inspiration as you plan your trip! 👇
https://visithanoverva.com/farms-festivals-frights/

And while you’re there, take a look around. Our website has been refreshed with cozy fall imagery to get you in the spirit. 🎃

08/26/2026

Take a fresh look at events happening this week! 🍅

See all our events at visithanoverva.com/events or go to the link in our bio! 🔗

8/28

🍅 Ashland Fourth Fridays
📍 Downtown Ashland
🕰️ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
👉 Ashland Fourth Fridays feature shops open late, farm to table food, a variety of vendors, and concerts! Every fourth Friday from March to October. FREE to attend.

8/29

🍅 Montpelier Days Festival
📍 Montpelier Center for Arts & Activities
🕰️ 10:00 AM
👉 Montpelier Days is where small town charm meets big community spirit in western Hanover. See a parade, shop from local vendors, cheer on the new honorary mayor, and enjoy family fun! FREE to attend.

🍅 Ashland Half Marathon & 5k + Brunch Tour!
📍 Downtown Ashland
🕰️ 6:00 AM
👉 The Ashland Half Marathon & 5k takes you right through the Center of the Universe! The total journey takes you right along hills, rolling fields, and historic train tracks. Afterwards, enjoy brunch specials and discounts from from local businesses in the heart of town. The 5k is sold out but spots for the half marathon remain! Open to ages 12+, $80 for registration.

8/30

🍅 Farm-To-Table Dinner at Woodside Farms
📍 Woodside Farms
🕰️ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
👉 and Woodside Farms invite you to an immersive, four course Farm-To-Table dining experience right on the farm! Their summer dinner features a seasonal menu made with locally sourced ingredients. $125 per person. There is a special discount for Chickahomony Falls residents of Hanover County. See more info in event details.

Help shape the future of tourism in the Richmond Region! 🍅Take the survey here ▶️ https://survey-d.yoursurveynow.com/sur...
08/25/2026

Help shape the future of tourism in the Richmond Region! 🍅

Take the survey here ▶️ https://survey-d.yoursurveynow.com/survey/selfserve/53b/2606306 #$

As a resident of Hanover County, you have an opportunity to share your thoughts about our community and the impact tourism has on where we live, work, and play.

Richmond Region Tourism has partnered with Longwoods International to conduct a Resident Sentiment Survey to better understand residents' perspectives on tourism, quality of life, community pride, and future priorities.

As Hanover grows its' tourism initiatives, your feedback will help inform decisions that support our our neighborhoods, local businesses and shape the visitor experiences that strengthen our local economy.

The survey takes just a few minutes to complete, and all responses are confidential. ▶️https://survey-d.yoursurveynow.com/survey/selfserve/53b/2606306 #$

Check out all the activities that are planned for the Voices of Freedom Tour tomorrow, August 15th, and get your limited...
08/14/2026

Check out all the activities that are planned for the Voices of Freedom Tour tomorrow, August 15th, and get your limited edition fan set! 🕊️

Each location has a collectible fan with a quote standing for religious freedom during their time window, along with other planned activities!

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Stop 1: Slash Church

Location: 11353 Mt. Hermon Road, Ashland, VA 23005

Time Window: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Activities: Coffee & Pastries, Church tours, listen to Patrick Henry and Reverend Patrick Henry

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Stop 2: Historic Polegreen Church

Location: 6411 Heatherwood Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Time Window: 10:00 AM - 12: 00 PM

Activities: Get a picture with the Hanover County VA 250 Love Sign, make a handmade button, and listen to Samuel Davies

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Stop 3: Brown Grove Baptist Church

Location: 9328 Ashcake Road, Ashland, VA 23005

Time Window: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Activities: Live brush harbor reenactments with John Jasper, church tours, an old time choir, and a selection of food trucks

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Stop 4: Old Chapel at Randolph-Macon College

Location: 201 Henry Street, Ashland, VA 23005

Time Window: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Activities: Water and refreshments, listen to George Mason

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Stop 5: Patrick Henry's Scotchtown

Location: 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam, VA 23015

Time Window: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Activities: Tour Scotchtown for free, play 18th century yard games, and listen to Dolley Madison

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Stop 6: The Fork Church

Location: 12566 Old Ridge Rd, Doswell, VA 23047

Time Window: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Activities: antique car show, see Sparky the mini-horse, church tours, cemetery tours, and a reception, listen to Thomas Jefferson

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The recommended route starts at Slash Church. All locations are open to the public during the day of the tour. Some locations have activities planned only for their time window.

Learn more at: visithanoverva.com/voices-of-freedom or go to the link in our bio 🔗

08/14/2026

There’s still time to squeeze in some more summer fun before the school bell rings! ☀️⏱️📚 
 
visithanoverva joins us on the latest episode of our podcast with a last-week-of-summer bucket list featuring five activities to check off before school starts — from outdoor adventures to local favorites. 👀
 
Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts and online at www.hanovercounty.gov/1364. 
 

Take a look at the figures behind the Voices of Freedom Tour this Saturday, August 15th! 🕊️Each tour stop features histo...
08/13/2026

Take a look at the figures behind the Voices of Freedom Tour this Saturday, August 15th! 🕊️

Each tour stop features historical interpreters representing each of the locations and their significance to the fight for early American freedoms.

Tour information 👇

When: August 15th, 2026

Duration: Full day, self-guided tour with a flexible 2-hour window at each stop

Tour Hours: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM

Total Driving Distance: 45-50 miles

Tour Stop 1: Slash Church
Featured Voices: Patrick Henry and Reverend Patrick Henry

Tour Stop 2: Historic Polegreen Church
Featured Voices: Samuel Davies

Tour Stop 3: Brown Grove Baptist Church
Featured Voices: John Jasper

Tour Stop 4: Old Chapel at Randolph-Macon College
Featured Voice: George Mason

Tour Stop 5: Patrick Henry's Scotchtown
Featured Voice: Dolley Madison

Tour Stop 6: The Fork Church
Featured Voice: Thomas Jefferson

Learn more at visithanoverva.com/voices-of-freedom or go to the link in our bio 🔗

08/12/2026

Take a look at events happening 🍅

See our full events calendar at visithanoverva.com/events or go to the link in our bio! 🔗

8/12

🍅 Hanover Market CSA
📍 Hanover Market CSA
🕰️ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
👉 Hanover Market CSA is a Wednesday evening farmers market celebrating local roots and Hanover County products. This week check out their newly opened store alongside 10+ vendors! FREE to attend.

8/13

🍅 Free Tours of the Historic Hanover Courthouse and Old Jail
📍 Historic Hanover Courthouse
🕰️ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
👉 The Hanover Historic Courthouse is open for free tours! Historians are onsite to tell the story of early Hanover life and the ideals of the American Revolution. FREE.

8/14

🍅 Freckled Flower Farm Farmer's Market
📍 Freckled Flower Farm
🕰️ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
👉 Enjoy a farmers market located right next to a flower field! Pick flowers, browse different vendors, and eat from specialty food trucks. FREE to attend.

8/15
🍅 Voices of Freedom Tour
📍 Hanover County
🕰️ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
👉 Celebrate the voices who demanded liberty when dissent was illegal in this full day, self-guided tour of Hanover County historical sites. Explore 6 locations that showcased the fight for early religious freedom, long before the 1st Amendment. Hear from historical actors ranging from Patrick Henry to Thomas Jefferson, and collect a limited edition fan set (1 at each location). Learn more at visithanoverva.com/voices-of-freedom FREE to attend.

08/11/2026

Don't miss out on the Voices of Freedom Tour! 🕊️

Explore 6 sites throughout Hanover County that tell the story of the fight for religious freedom in America long before the 1st Amendment.

Tour details 👇

When: August 15th, 2026

Duration: Full day, self-guided tour with a flexible 2-hour window at each stop

Tour Hours: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM

Total Driving Distance: 45-50 miles

Number of Stops: 6

Recommended route starts at Slash Church. All locations are open to the public for the duration of the tour. Some sites have activities planned only for their time window.

Learn more at visithanoverva.com/voices-of-freedom or go to the link in our bio 🔗

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