Visit Harrisonburg Virginia

06/05/2026

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival starts this Monday, June 8! 🎶 Celebrating its 34th year, this week-long festival welcomes internationally-recognized artists and inquisitive audiences to celebrate the life and joy of great music. Don’t miss out on this harmonious celebration!

To see the extensive event schedule, visit https://www.svbachfestival.org/calendar/2026-bach-festival

06/01/2026

Just opened! ☕✨ Welcome to 66 E. Market St., a beautiful space blending coffee, art, hospitality, and the rich traditions of Turkish culture right in the heart of downtown.

We’re so excited to see this new business become part of the Harrisonburg community. Tag someone you’d explore this new café with 👀

05/29/2026

Lace up your hiking shoes and don’t be afraid to get your boots muddy. 🥾 The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Trail Guide is your guide to 15 unforgettable local trails, from peaceful scenic paths to heart-pumping mountain bike rides. If you’re ready to get outside and find your next favorite adventure, this guide is the perfect place to start.

Pick up a copy at the Hardesty Higgins House Visitor Center or view online at visitharrisonburgva.com/trails/

05/28/2026

Final days to experience the beauty, stillness, and spirit of Shenandoah National Park through art at the Hardesty Higgins House Visitor Center 🎨

Created through the Shenandoah National Park Trust Artist-in-Residence program, these works offer a rare and intimate glimpse of the park’s landscapes, stories, and soul—seen through the eyes of artists who lived and worked within it.

Don’t miss your chance to feel Shenandoah in a whole new way! The exhibit closes after the first week of June.

05/21/2026

Celebrate National Bike Month in Harrisonburg! 🚲 From bike-friendly streets and scenic gravel roads to iconic rides, Harrisonburg is an IMBA Bronze Level Ride Center and a true Shenandoah Valley cycling basecamp.

05/19/2026

We challenge you to take your meals outside! Patios are calling, and rooftop season is officially back in Harrisonburg making it the perfect time to celebrate with a weekend getaway. Lunch in the sunshine, dinner on a rooftop at sunset, brunch under the blue sky, etc. It’s time to enjoy some fresh air and good eats! 😋

05/14/2026

JMU graduation weekend is here, and Harrisonburg is rolling out the purple and gold carpet! 💜💛 Check out our visitor guide for local dining, gifts, things to do, and more while you celebrate your 2026 grad!

🎓 https://visitharrisonburgva.com/graduation-2026/

05/12/2026

Harrisonburg is home to some of the best businesses in the Valley! 🏆✨ Congratulations to the amazing Harrisonburg favorites featured in Virginia Living Magazine's Best of Virginia 2026 edition. From dining and entertainment to lodging and more, these outstanding businesses help make our city such a vibrant place to visit and explore. 🎉

🔗 Discover more: https://visitharrisonburgva.com/virginia-livings-best-of-virginia-2026/

05/11/2026

Just another reason to visit Harrisonburg and stay awhile! 💛💜

In 2026

Pros: Median home price of $348,000, 19% below national median. Low serious crime rate. Terrific ratio of primary care doctors per capita. Agreeable climate, good air quality.

Read more:
https://forbes.com/sites/williampbarrett/2026/05/08/best-places-to-retire-affordable-spots-low-housing-costs-taxes/?utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social (Photo: ktaylorg/iStock/Getty Images)