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11/10/2026

10/06/2026

Plan Your Perfect Autumn Escape to Front Royal
Fall is calling, and we’re getting ready for the 54th Annual Festival of Leaves on October 10th!
Whether you’re looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway, Front Royal is the perfect place for both.

With 225 vendors and food trucks lining the streets, plus an entire Historic District filled with locally owned shops, restaurants, galleries, and small businesses, there’s plenty to explore from one end of the Festival to the other.

Shop the vendors. Grab something amazing to eat. Duck into your favorite downtown shops. Discover someplace new. Catch some live music. Check out the Car Show. Bring the kids.

🍁 This weekend, Historic Front Royal IS the destination.
Join us for a full day of community, culture, great food, live entertainment, small businesses, and a little Appalachian spirit.
📅 October 10th
📍 Historic Front Royal, Virginia

Front Royal’s Ultimate Fall Experience — the award-winning Festival of Leaves.
Share the official event page and start making plans: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CxBBfK4tm/

09/30/2026

Get ready for a haunting good time!

We’ve been a little quiet lately…

There’s a reason.

While the farm has looked peaceful during the day, we’ve been busy building something very different for after dark.

HARVEST OF HORROR awakens this Saturday at South River Farm!

One admission gets you the FULL experience:

🎃 Haunted Trail
🌽 Haunted Corn Maze (NEW for 2026)

$20 Admission

📍 2310 Rivermont Dr., Front Royal
🗓 Opening Night: Saturday, October 3
🌙 7:30 - 10:00 PM

And one piece of advice…

Don’t let them take you to the corn. 😈🌽

Tickets available at the gate or pre-order at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvest-of-horror-trail-corn-maze-at-south-river-farm-tickets-1997093413159

09/25/2026

Something magical this weekend comes! Queen City Mischief & Magic is back in Staunton this weekend!! Come see all the magic September 26-27!🪄

09/22/2026

09/18/2026

Calling all fabulous antiquers! The East Coast Expo is this weekend in Richmond!

September 17-20

600 E. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222

www.eastcoastexpo.com

09/10/2026

Don’t forget the Watermelon Pickers Festival is this weekend!

The 22nd Annual Watermelon Pickers’ Fest is set for September 10-12, 2026, at the Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds in Berryville, VA.

https://watermelonpickersfest.com/

09/04/2026

Mark you calendars!

Gloucester Day 2026 Celebration!

Visit Gloucester Virginia on Saturday, September 5, 2026, as Gloucester County celebrates an incredible milestone, 375 years of history!

While our 375th anniversary will be commemorated throughout the entire year, this special celebration will serve as the centerpiece of the festivities and coincides with Gloucester Day, a day recognized and celebrated around the world.

For one unforgettable day, Main Street and the Historic Courthouse Area will transform into Gloucester's biggest-ever community block party. The heart of Gloucester will come alive with multiple music stages featuring entertainment throughout the day, living history experiences that bring our past to life, artisan and craft vendors showcasing local talent, food trucks serving up favorite flavors, and activities for kids and families of all ages. Courthouse Circle will be reimagined as Gloucester's coolest gathering space—a vibrant lounge area where friends, neighbors, and visitors can relax, connect, and celebrate together.

This event is designed to showcase the very best of Gloucester. Vendor applications will open in August, with opportunities focused on Gloucester-based businesses, artisans, makers, nonprofits, and organizations that help define our community. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and organizations that want to be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration.

Whether you're a lifelong resident, a former Gloucester native, or a first-time visitor, we invite you to join us as we celebrate 375 years of Gloucester's past, present, and future. Come experience the energy, pride, and community spirit that make Gloucester such a special place to call home.

08/28/2026

Happy Opening Day! 🥳🎡

Check out what we have in store for the first day of the fair. You won’t want to miss En’Novation at the Entertainment Stage tonight!

🎟️ Tickets: https://chesterfieldcountyfair.org/tickets/
📅 More Information: https://chesterfieldcountyfair.org/

06/17/2026

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