October 2014

There is no doubt that fall is in the air here in Waynesboro! The leaves have begun to change colors, bringing a beautiful array of foliage here in the Shenandoah Valley and the mountains that surround us. Fall also brings a very exciting season of celebration with all the festivals and events!

First Weekend in October Events

October 4th-5th

Apple Days Art Show
Saturday, Oct 4th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, Oct 5th 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Held under the covered sidewalks of Willow Oak Plaza, this craft show features vendors with jewelery, ornaments, quilts, art and more! Plenty of food will be available and the Boy Scouts will be on hand on Saturday with their great Apple Dumplings while supplies last!

For more information, call (540) 480-7582 or check them out on Facebook

British Car Festival

Saturday, Oct 4th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrating its 33rd year, the Shenandoah Valley British Car Club has the distinction of running one of the oldest annual British car festivals on the East Coast. Open to British marques in any condition, around 150 cars (and occasionally some motorcycles) gather from more than 12 states beneath the massive trees of Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro, Virginia.

For more information, visit www.svbcc.net.

P. Buckley Moss Barn Show

October 10th - 12th
Friday & Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm

Pat will be at her home, The Barn, to meet her collectors and personalize prints each day. You are invited to bring two previously purchased Moss prints or paintings to the Barn for personalization. In addition, all prints or paintings that are purchased at the Waynesboro gallery during these three days can be personalized.

For more information, click here

P. Buckley Moss Downtown Gallery

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

October 10th
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Come help celebrate the opening of the downtown gallery! Browse the unique work of Waynesboro's own P. Buckley Moss. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 10:00 am.

For more information, visit www.pbuckleymoss.com

Fall Foliage Art Festival

October 11th & 12th
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday noon - 5:00 pm

Each year, the streets of downtown Waynesboro are turned into an outdoor art gallery with 200+ booths of fine arts and fine crafts lining Main Street and Wayne Avenue in the historical downtown district. Featuring artists from all over the country, the Fall Foliage Festival Art Show has been named one of the top shows in the East. Paintings of all kinds, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and more are featured in this two day outdoor festival.

Free Admission & Free Parking For more information, click here

Fall Foliage Festival 5k & 10k Race

October 12th 8:00 am

Historic neighborhoods will welcome you....crisp fall temps will greet you.... warm apple cider will delight you - what a great way to spend a Saturday in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Held in conjunction with the Virginia Fall Foliage Festival Art Show.

For more information, click here

Waynesboro Fire Department Open House

October 12th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, stop by the Fire House for a tour, demonstrations and have your picture taken with Sparky the Fire Dog!

For more information call (540) 280-8087

Downtown Trick or Treat Trail

October 31st
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Look for the ghost-n-pumpkin in the window of participating businesses- must wear a costume to trick or treat. Prizes awarded for age groups- scariest, most original & theme group contest! The costume parade and contest will be from 4:00-5:00 for pre-school and elementary.

For more information, click here

Blue Ridge 10 Miler

November 1st

8:00 am start

Coyners Springs Park

Tucked away on the outskirts of Waynesboro in the Shenandoah Valley exists some great country roads that make for a beautiful race course! Corkscrew Racing and Waynesboro Department of Tourism are partnering to bring you the Blue Ridge 10 Miler this fall! Although Waynesboro and the surrounding areas are rich in history, it is also becoming quite the running hub. Several races are held throughout the year but this is the first 10 Miler to be had.

Fore more information, visit www.corkscrewracing.com/10-miler.html

October Calendar

October 1: Farmers Market
October 1: Alex Arbaugh
October 2: Duffy
October 2: Open Mic Showcase
October 2: John Tracy Music
October 3: Alex Arbaugh
October 3: Cheesy Chiller movie night for young adults
October 3: James Painter
October 3: Mister F with Nefarious Characters
October 3: Stonewall Brigade Band Exhibit reception & recital
October 4: Farmers Market
October 4: Shenandoah Valley British Car Show
October 4: Book Signing by local author Richard G. Williams, Jr., "Battle of Waynesboro"
October 4: Staytrue Presents: Bass in the Mountains feat. Skymatic
October 4: British Car Festival
October 4: Joan H. Ranzini exhibit opening reception
October 4: The Goodsons
October 4: Duffy Kane, International Blues Guitarist
October 4-5: Apple Days Craft Show
October 5: Jon Spears Blues
October 5: Traveling Hillbillies
October 5: Gospel Sing
October 6: Pajama Night at the library
October 7: Sunset on the Farm
October 8: Comedy Square Table
October 8: Farmers Market
October 8: Karaoke
October 8: Billy Brockman
October 9: Open Mic Jam
October 9: The Goodsons
October 9: Grateful Dead Night
October 9: Tommy Hajduk
October 9: Cotton Wine
October 10: Danczet
October 10: Seconds at the Soup presents Buddy Thomas
October 10: Gabby Haze
October 10: The Design
October 10: P. Buckley Moss Gallery Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
October 10: Alex Arbaugh
October 10: Cheesy Chiller movie night for young adults
October 10-11: Virginia Fall Foliage Festival Art Show
October 10-12: P. Buckley Moss Barn Show
October 11: Fall Foliage 5 & 10K
October 11: Farmers Market
October 11: Bootsie Daniels Band
October 12: Waynesboro Fire Department Open House
October 12: Whislen Dixie
October 14: Book Talk- Appomattox: Victory, Defeat and Freedom at the End of the Civil War
October 15: Karaoke
October 15: Chad Cash
October 16: Curtis Prince
October 16: Open Mic Jam
October 16: Cabaret featuring Judy Chops
October 16: Jacob Allen
October 16: Show Down
October 17: Retro Rockets
October 17: Gypsy Town
October 17: Maybe Tomorrow
October 17: Scott Helmer Concert
October 17: Book Talk & Signing with author Lynn Seldon "Virginia's Ring"
October 17: Guided Genealogy Research
October 17: "In the Beginning, Augusta County, Virginia, Was (Almost) Everything"
October 17: Cheesy Chiller movie night for young adults
October 18: Book Talk & Signing with author Mary Nay "Hardly Handicapped"
October 18: The Goodson's
October 18: Buckin Comedy Show
October 18: Southern Company
October 18: Book Talk & Signing, The Golden Castle
October 19: Steven Ramsey Acoustic
October 19: Chris & Goose
October 20: Pajama Night at the library
October 21: Book Discussion of "A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush" by Eric Newby
October 22: Karaoke
October 22: Comedy Square Table
October 22: Jacob Paul Allen
October 22: History of the Crozet Tunnel
October 23: William Walter
October 23: Open Mic Jam
October 23: Justin Williams
October 24: Righteous Friendz Band
October 24: Gabby Haze
October 24: The Goodsons
October 24: Broccoli Samurai with Threesound
October 24: Cheesy Chiller movie night for young adults
October 25: Buckin Comedy Show
October 25: Cutchfest
October 25: "A Crafty Christmas" Lunch with Author Mollie Cox Bryan
October 25: The Currys
October 26: Dirt Road Dean
October 27: Of Vine & Verse
October 25: Twisted Creek Band
October 29: Karaoke
October 29: Jimmy O
October 30: Open Mic Jam
October 30: Captain Ron
October 30: Vance Stallard
October 31: Electric Sandbox is Parliament feat. The Hornitz
October 31: Mercutio
October 31: Halloween Costume Party w/ Mary's Nightmare
October 31: Downtown Trick or Treat Trail
October 31: Friday Night at the Movies

Every Month:
Every Tuesday: Electric Open Mic/Open Jam @ The Hot Spot

Every Tuesday: "Two Wheel Tuesday" @ Jake's Bar Grill

Every Wednesday: Cards Against Humanity @ E&J's Deli Pub

Every Thursday: Cheezy Team Trivia @ Heritage on Main
Every Friday: Social Knit Night @ Mariah Amine Couture
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Live Music @ The Green Leaf Grill

Every Saturday: Kid's Art Classes @ SVAC
2nd & Last Saturdays: Railroad Museum Open House

Thanks for tuning in!

Sincerely,

Tourism Office

City of Waynesboro

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