We’d like to share a little secret with you.
Small towns have the best festivals. All across Virginia’s Western Highlands, you’ll find fairs, festivals and special events that celebrate everything from maple syrup season to railroad heritage to our spectacular fall foliage. And you’re invited to them all.
- Covington
Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race
Saturday, May 9, 2026Show details
Locality:
110 Mall Road
Covington, VA 24426Date:
Saturday, May 9, 2026
From: 07:00 AM to 05:00 PMTelephone:
(540) 962-2178
Email:
mnobles@ahchamber.comWebsite:
https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/ - Clifton Forge
The Key West Band
Saturday, May 9, 2026Show details
Locality:
510 Main St
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Date:
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Starting: 07:00 PMWebsite:
https://historicmasonictheatre.com/masonic-event/the-key-west-band-2/ - Clifton Forge
Ralph Stanley II & the Clinch Mt. Boys with The Virginia Opry
Saturday, May 16, 2026Show details
Locality:
510 Main St
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Date:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Starting: 07:00 PM - Hot Springs
GNMC: Founders Day - The King of the Sun
Friday, May 22, 2026Show details
Locality:
403 Garth Newel Lane
403 Garth Newel Music Center
Hot Springs, VA 24445Date:
Friday, May 22, 2026
From: 06:00 PM to 09:30 PMTelephone:
(540) 839-5018
Email:
info@garthnewel.orgWebsite:
http://www.garthnewel.org - Clifton Forge
Semiquincentennial (250th) Portrait of an Eagle
Saturday, May 23, 2026Show details
Locality:
439 E. Ridgeway Street
P.O. Box 273
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Date:
Saturday, May 23, 2026
From: 10:30 AM to 03:30 PMTelephone:
(540) 862-4447
Email:
highlandsartsandcraft.org@gmail.comWebsite:
https://highlandsartsandcraft.org/event/semiquincentennial-250th-eagle-portrait-with-barbara-rowe/ - Hot Springs
GNMC: Mozart & Faure
Saturday, May 23, 2026Show details
Locality:
403 Garth Newel Lane
403 Garth Newel Music Center
Hot Springs, VA 24445Date:
Saturday, May 23, 2026
From: 05:00 PM to 08:30 PMTelephone:
(540) 839-5018
Email:
info@garthnewel.orgWebsite:
http://www.garthnewel.org - Clifton Forge
The Shenandoah Ballet presents: The Little Mermaid
Saturday, May 23, 2026Show details
Locality:
510 Main St
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Date:
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Starting: 06:30 PM - Hot Springs
GNMC: Archduke Trio
Sunday, May 24, 2026Show details
Locality:
403 Garth Newel Lane
403 Garth Newel Music Center
Hot Springs, VA 24445Date:
Sunday, May 24, 2026
From: 02:00 PM to 03:30 PMTelephone:
(540) 839-5018
Email:
info@garthnewel.orgWebsite:
http://www.garthnewel.org - Clifton Forge
The Shenandoah Ballet presents: The Little Mermaid May 24th
Sunday, May 24, 2026Show details
Locality:
510 Main St
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Date:
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Starting: 02:00 PMWebsite:
https://historicmasonictheatre.com/masonic-event/the-shenandoah-ballet-presents-the-little-mermaid/ - Covington
Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Saturday, June 13, 2026Show details
Locality:
1903 Dressler Drive
Covington, VA 24426Date:
Saturday, June 13, 2026
From: 07:00 AM to 02:00 PMTelephone:
(540) 962-2178
Email:
mnobles@ahchamber.com - New Castle
Craig County Independence Day Parade
Saturday, July 4, 2026Show details
Locality:
235 Main Street
New Castle, VA 24127Date:
Saturday, July 4, 2026
10:00 AMTelephone:
(540) 580-3745
Email:
dgivens29@aol.com - New Castle
Craig County Independence Day Parade
Saturday, July 4, 2026Show details
Locality:
343 Kanawha Street
New Castle, VA 24127Date:
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Starting: 10:00 AMTelephone:
(540) 765-9913
- Clifton Forge
The Virginia Opry Presents: Patsy & Elvis
Saturday, August 8, 2026Show details
Locality:
510 Main St
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Date:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Starting: 07:00 PMWebsite:
https://historicmasonictheatre.com/masonic-event/the-virginia-opry-presents-patsy-elvis/ - Clifton Forge
A Neil Diamond Tribute
Monday, August 17, 2026Show details
Locality:
510 Main St
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Date:
Monday, August 17, 2026
Starting: 07:30 PMWebsite:
https://historicmasonictheatre.com/masonic-event/a-neil-diamond-tribute/ - Monterey
Highland County Fair
Saturday, August 29, 2026Show details
Locality:
386 Myers Moon Road
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Saturday, August 29, 2026 - Monterey
Highland County Fair
Wednesday, September 2, 2026Show details
Locality:
386 Myers Moon Road
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - Monterey
Highland County Fair
Thursday, September 3, 2026Show details
Locality:
386 Myers Moon Road
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Thursday, September 3, 2026 - Monterey
Highland County Fair
Friday, September 4, 2026Show details
Locality:
386 Myers Moon Road
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Friday, September 4, 2026 - Monterey
Highland County Fair
Saturday, September 5, 2026Show details
Locality:
386 Myers Moon Road
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Saturday, September 5, 2026 - Clifton Forge
TAE & The Neighborly
Saturday, September 5, 2026Show details
Locality:
510 Main St
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Date:
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Starting: 07:00 PM - Clifton Forge
The Virginia Opry and The Historic Masonic Theatre Presents: Cash Unchained
Friday, September 18, 2026Show details
Locality:
510 Main St
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Date:
Friday, September 18, 2026
Starting: 07:00 PM - Clifton Forge
Piano Men: Generations
Saturday, September 26, 2026Show details
Locality:
510 Main St
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Starting: 07:00 PMWebsite:
https://historicmasonictheatre.com/masonic-event/piano-men-generations/ - Monterey
2026 Hands & Harvest Festival
Friday, October 9, 2026Show details
Locality:
165 W. Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Friday, October 9, 2026
All Day Events Throughout Highland County with Various HoursTelephone:
(540) 468-2550
Email:
director@highlandcounty.orgWebsite:
https://www.highlandcounty.org/hands-harvest-festival/ - Monterey
2026 Hands & Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026Show details
Locality:
165 W. Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
All Day Events Throughout Highland County with Various HoursTelephone:
(540) 468-2550
Email:
director@highlandcounty.orgWebsite:
https://www.highlandcounty.org/hands-harvest-festival/ - New Castle
Craig County Fall Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026Show details
Locality:
141 Court Street
PO Box 206
New Castle 24127Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
From: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PMTelephone:
(540) 864-7023
- Monterey
2026 Hands & Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 11, 2026Show details
Locality:
165 W. Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Sunday, October 11, 2026
All Day Events Throughout Highland County with Various HoursTelephone:
(540) 468-2550
Email:
director@highlandcounty.orgWebsite:
https://www.highlandcounty.org/hands-harvest-festival/ - Monterey
2026 Wintertide
Saturday, December 5, 2026Show details
Locality:
165 West Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Saturday, December 5, 2026Telephone:
(540) 468-2550
- Monterey
Highland County Maple Festival
Saturday, March 13, 2027Show details
Locality:
165 West Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Saturday, March 13, 2027Telephone:
(540) 468-2550
- Monterey
Highland County Maple Festival
Sunday, March 14, 2027Show details
Locality:
165 West Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Sunday, March 14, 2027Telephone:
(540) 468-2550
- Monterey
Highland County Maple Festival
Saturday, March 20, 2027Show details
Locality:
165 West Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Saturday, March 20, 2027Telephone:
(540) 468-2550
- Monterey
Highland County Maple Festival
Sunday, March 21, 2027Show details
Locality:
165 West Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465Date:
Sunday, March 21, 2027Telephone:
(540) 468-2550
- New Castle
Craig County Independence Day Parade
Sunday, July 4, 2027Show details
Locality:
343 Kanawha Street
New Castle, VA 24127Date:
Sunday, July 4, 2027
Starting: 10:00 AMTelephone:
(540) 765-9913
- New Castle
Craig County Fall Festival
Saturday, October 9, 2027Show details
Locality:
141 Court Street
PO Box 206
New Castle 24127Date:
Saturday, October 9, 2027
From: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PMTelephone:
(540) 864-7023
