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Events Queen City Mischief & Magic

Photo Credit:  Kate Simon Lifestyle Photography
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    9 West Beverley Street
    Staunton, VA 24401
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    540-885-9988 (Baja Bean Co. phoneline)
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    Staunton
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downtown Staunton

  • Fri, Sep 24, 2021
    • 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
  • Sat, Sep 25, 2021
    • 9:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Sun, Sep 26, 2021
    • 10:30 AM-5:00 PM
  • Fri, Sep 23, 2022
    • 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
  • Sat, Sep 24, 2022
    • 9:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Sun, Sep 25, 2022
    • 10:30 AM-5:00 PM
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Wizards and muggles from near and far descend upon Staunton, Virginia for our annual Queen City Mischief & Magic festival. With a touch of wizardry, the historic downtown is transformed into a magical village, offering themed shopping, dining and hands-on activities for all ages. Experiment with potions. Enjoy delicious wizard fare and libations. Try your hand at wild beast taming or wand dueling. ​Visitors are greeted by Norberta the Dragon, where selfies and costumes are encouraged. Unlock the secrets of Staunton's bewitching historic downtown using our Mischief Map. Use Traipse, the free app, to explore our walkable downtown while solving puzzles designed to tickle every wizard's brain... and maybe find a few treasures along the way.  Every year we make this festival bigger and better adding elements to make those who travel from faraway lands happy they made the trek.  Join us for the magic!  Staunton is always magical but this fall weekend is the one you must see to believe!  Ask Family Circle magazine!  They voted us THE Virginia Family Friendly Festival Not to Miss in 2018!

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Last Updated: 09/18/2018

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  • Baja Bean Company
    Baja Bean Company
    9 West Beverley Street
    Staunton, VA 24401
    0.01 MI
  • Camera Heritage Museum - Staunton
    Camera Heritage Museum - Staunton
    Downtown Historic Staunton
    Staunton, VA 24401
    0.01 MI
  • Staunton Books
    Staunton Books
    13 West Beverley St.
    Staunton, VA 24401
    0.01 MI
  • Camera & Palette
    Camera & Palette
    Downtown Staunton
    Staunton, VA 24401
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    12 N. Augusta St.
    Staunton, VA 24401
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