Joan of Arc Blues – Live Music Jam

The Central Virginia Blues Society will return to live music in 2021 this Sunday on the lawn at Barren Ridge Winery. The outstanding and talented membership of CVBS will present four hours of blues, jazz, r&b, and blues-influenced music for everyone to enjoy. The host band, saxophonist supreme Alan Ponton and Friends, will kick this inaugural event with a mix of jazz and blues, and features Randy Johnson on guitar. Sets throughout the afternoon will feature a variety of CVBS musicians, and as is the standing policy for our jams, non-member musicians are invited to come out and join the society, and join the Jam! And if you get hungry and thirsty during the show, you can enjoy Barren Ridge’s award-winning wines and food from Lovin’ Crab Food Truck featuring some of the best crab cakes in the Shenandoah Valley.

5th Annual Shenandoah Valley Juneteenth Celebration

The Frontier Culture Museum will be holding the 5th Annual Shenandoah Valley Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 19th from 9am to 5pm. This event will feature live musical performances, various museum exhibits, talent spotlight showcases, a cornhole tournament, a 3 point shot competition, motivational speakers, food and craft vendors, and more! For more information on this event you can find it on Facebook by searching 5th Annual Shenandoah Valley Juneteenth Celebration.

Summer Fest at Skipping Rock

Skipping Rock Beer Company will be hosting Summer Fest on Saturday, June 12th from 12pm to 11pm. This event will feature a raffle drawing, live music, vendors, and food trucks. The event will be hosted in their beer garden. The live performances include MandaCyn, Cassidy Snyder and The Wranglers, The Flops, and The Wilson Springs Hotel. Be sure to bring your own blankets and chairs. For more information and to purchase tickets for this event, visit Skipping Rock’s website at skippingrockbeer.com/events.

3rd Annual Pop Up Market at Hobbit Hill Farm

Join Hobbit Hill Farm for the 3rd Annual Pop Up Market on Saturday, June 19th from 9am to 1pm. The pop up mark will feature live music from Countryside Garage Band and Highlander String Band, and will have a myriad of vendors. In addition, there will be homemade blueberry treats! Enjoy all the fun while picking some tasty certified organic blueberries. This event is free to attend. For more information on this event you can find it on Facebook by searching the 3rd Annual Pop Up Market.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Artmobile

Join the Staunton Augusta Art Center and Beverley Street Studio School for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Artmobile on Saturday, May 29th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, May 30th from 10am to 2pm. This event will be at the Sunspots Pavilion. The featured exhibit is A View from Home: Landscapes of Virginia. This traveling museum showcases art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. This event is free. There will also be free children’s art activities offered in the Wharf parking lot on Saturday, May 29th from 10am to 2pm. For more information on this event you can find it on Facebook by searching VMFA Artmobile or visit The Staunton Augusta Art Center’s website at saartcenter.org/special-events.

Memorial Day Celebration at Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill

Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, will feature a full weekend of activities during Memorial Day weekend starting on Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31, 2021. The fun starts during their Friday Night Love series with the releases of Stable Craft Brewing’s Rocketpop cider on Friday, May 28. On Saturday, May 29, Stable Craft Brewing will feature Summer games including a Cornhole Golf tournament at 1:00 pm, Wheelbarrow Races, Hula Hoop contest at 3:00 pm, Giant Beer Pong and live music with the Cherry Red Duo starting at 2:00 pm. Hot Air Balloon Rides will be available on a first come first serve basis on Sunday, May 30th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Enjoy live music, sumptuous food and beer and wine on Monday, May 31 with live music with Shane Click starting at 1:00 pm. Stable Craft Brewing’s rural location offers acres of open farmland with multiple covered and uncovered outdoor locations to keep guests physically distant while enjoying craft beer, cider, wine and food. Several other safety measures have been implemented to provide guests with a safe and fun experience while complying with Virginia’s Governor Northam’s guidelines. For hours of operation and directions, visit www.stablecraftbrewing.com or follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stablecraftbrewing/. For more information, call 540-490-2609.

Middle Earth Themed Afternoon Tea

Medieval Fantasies Company Gyft Shoppe and Victorian Charm are hosting a Middle Earth Themed Afternoon Tea on Sunday, May 23rd at 4pm at the historic Churchville Bank Building. This Lord of the Rings themed tea time will have Bilbo Seed Cakes, Beorn’s Honey Cakes, and Butter Scone with hot Earl Grey tea. In addition, there will be tea sandwiches and fruits. Be sure to make your reservation before the event. Reservations on per table. For more information on table price and to make a reservation, visit Medieval Fantasies website at medievalfantasiesco.com under their Steeping Dragon tab.

Stacey DeHaven Memorial 5k and Fun Run

The 3rd Annual Stacey DeHaven Memorial 5k and Fun Run will be Saturday, May 22nd at Gypsy Hill Park. Race packets will be available for pick up Friday, May 21st between 4pm and 6pm and Saturday from 7:30am to 9:30am. The Fun Run will begin at 9:30am and the 5k begins at 10am. Trophies and door prizes will be given out after the race. All proceeds from the race will go to the Stacey DeHaven Memorial Fund to support higher education through college scholarships. For more information on this event you can find it on Facebook by searching 3rd Annual Stacey DeHaven Memorial 5k and Fun Run.

The 16th Annual Senior Fishing Derby

The 16th Annual Senior Fishing Derby is Saturday May 15th from 8am to 11am at Gypsy Hill Park. This event is open to all adults who are 50 years of age or older. There will be free on site registration beginning at 7:30am. For more information, visit www.ci.staunton.va.us, under their Parks and Recreations section.

Waynesboro Farmers Market

Waynesboro’s Farmers Market is now open every Saturday until September from 9am to 12pm. The farmers market is located under the Waynesboro Pavilion at Constitution Park. The market will be featuring fresh local produce, breads, herbs, and crafts! You can shop online or in person. For more information you can find this event on Facebook by searching Waynesboro Farmers Market or on virginia.org where you can search Waynesboro Farmers Market.