Virginia - Events for Harrisonburg (city)

Virginia Storytelling Gathering Conference: Harrisonburg Mar 30-Apr 1.

Bring tales, tunes, heart, and imagination to learn from and network with other storylovers. Concerts featuring highly acclaimed David Novak, storyteller and actor, and four Virginia storytellers. Keynote, coaching, story showcase, workshops, storyswaps. Sponsored by Virginia Storytelling Alliance. Price includes lodging, meals, all activities. Contact N.Spencer 757-528-8501

David Novak, Storyteller in Concert: Harrisonburg Mar 31

Listen to stories with your heart and imagination as raconteur and actor David Novak tells stories at the primary concert open to the public during the annual Virginia Storytelling Gathering conference. March 31, 7:30 p.m. David uses his body, a piece of rope, a scrap of material to transport the listener into i.e. a hurricane, a Greek labyrinth, a family memory. $10/Adults, $5/ ages 6-12

Virginia Beef Expo: Harrisonburg Apr 20-22

Tour of Virginia Cycling Race: Harrisonburg Apr 28

The Tour of Virginia turns historic downtown Harrisonburg into a day of family fun, celebrating outdoor recreation and Healthy Lifstyles on Saturday, April 28. The Tour of Virginia, formally known as the Tour of Shenandoah will run through the region April 24-April 29, 2007. This year the Harrisonburg, Stage 6 TOV Pro/Am will feature a flat and fast Criterium This course offers a visual feast for spectators, and the new Saturday date for this race will allow for races in other categories of cyc

Harrisonburg/Rockingham African-American Festival: Harrisonburg May 12

This Festival showcases local African-American music, dance, food, and art. Activities for children and teens are also available.

Court Days Festival: Harrisonburg Jun 2

"Courting the Past- 1850s Harrisonburg Recreated" Relive the 1850s as Harrisonburg transforms its historic downtown district. Visitors will experience 19th century culture, music, dance, art and crafts. Engage in a militia muster, horse trading, horse-drawn rides, dances, games, crafts, mini-concerts, shopping, feasting and more. Court Square bustles with activity as every corner is transformed and you are transported to the 1850's under the summer skies of the famous Shenandoah Valley.

Valley 4th: Harrisonburg Jul 4

"Come celebrate our country's independence during a 'Hometown Valley Fourth.' A free admission event sponsored by the Arts Council of the Valley in downtown Harrisonburg on July 4th. Grab your spot on Main Street for the Rockingham Heritage Bank parade, beginning at five o'clock. The parade will feature entries from groups all over the Valley, including antique cars, bagpipers, floats, and more. The music starts right after the parade, as two local favorites take the stage�

Tears and Ashes Tour: Harrisonburg Jul 21

A 2007 tour of sites in the Valley important to Brethren and Mennonite life during the Civil War. This all-day bus tour will include a booklet of stories and photos, narration by experienced guides, lunch, and the opportunity to meet new people and learn more about Valley history.

Bridgewater Home Auxiliary Fall Festival: Harrisonburg Sep 15

Harvest Day at CrossRoads: Harrisonburg Sep 29

Experience the Shenandoah Valley's Mennonite and Brethren heritage. Features special activities for children and storytelling events for all ages. Enjoy hayrides in a horse drawn carriage, molasses boiling from sorghum cane syrup, cider pressed from fresh apples, crosscut log sawing, thread being spun from flax and wool, bed covers being quilted and woven, nails and clothes hooks being crafted by blacksmiths, Mennonite and Brethren storytellers, special music groups and numerous other activities

Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale: Harrisonburg Oct 5-6

Special Event to raise money for world relief. Since 1967, $3,317,781 has been raised. Sales include handmade quilts, furniture, baked goods, and crafts by local artisans.

First Night Harrisonburg: Harrisonburg Dec 31-Jan 1.