Calendar of Events 2024

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 2, 9 a.m.: Labor Day Celebration, Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista

Sept. 6, 5-7 p.m.: Lexington Gallery Walk, Galleries on and around Washington St., Lexington

Sept. 4: Undergraduate orientation and matriculation begin, Washington and Lee University

Sept. 4, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Sept. 5: Undergraduate classes start, Washington and Lee University

Sept. 5-8: Virginia 4-H State Championship Horse and Pony Show, Virginia Horse Center

Sept. 5-7: Mountain Music Festival, Glen Maury Park

Sept. 11, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Sept. 12-14: Rockbridge Regional Fair, Virginia Horse Center

Sept. 13-15: Young Alumni Weekend, Washington and Lee University. 

Sept. 14, 11 am-2 pm: Mimosas and Brunch, Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery.

Sept. 18, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Sept. 19-21: Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival, Glen Maury Park

Sept. 20-22: Virginia State Barrel Finals, Virginia Horse Center

Sept. 21, 7th Annual “Run Of The Mill” 5K Race, Brownsburg to Wades Mill Sept. 21-Sept. 22: Virginia Starter Horse Trials & XC Schooling, Virginia Horse Center

Sept. 23-28: Pickin’ Family Music Festival, Glen Maury Park

Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Sept. 25028: ASHAV Horse Show, Virginia Horse Center

OCTOBER

Oct. 2, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Oct. 4, 5-7  p.m.: First Friday Art Walk, Galleries on and around Washington St., Lexington

Oct. 5, 12 noon-6 pm: Harvest Festival, Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery.

Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Mountain Day, Downtown Buena Vista

Oct. 9, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Oct. 10-13: Virginia Dressage Association Fall Show/USDF Region 1 Finals, Virginia Horse Center

Oct. 12, 11 am-2 pm: Mimosas and Brunch, Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery.

Oct. 14-15: House Mountain Horse Show, Virginia HorseCenter

Oct. 16, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Oct. 19, Goose Creek Horse Show, Virginia Horse Center

Oct. 19-20: Therapeutic Riding Association of Virginia, Virginia Horse Center.

Oct. 20: Washington and Lee Intercollegiate Horse Show, Virginia Horse Center

Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Oct 24-27: Southwest Virginia Hunter-Jumper Association Finals 2024, Virginia Horse Center

Oct. 31-Nov. 3: Virginia Horse Show Association Championships, Virginia Horse Center.

Oct. 31: Halloween Downtown Trick or Treating, Downtown Lexington

Oct. 31: Halloween in  Buena Vista

NOVEMBER

Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m.: First Friday Art Walk, Galleries on and around Washington St., Lexington

Nov. 6, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Nov. 9, 11 am-2 pm: Mimosas and Brunch, Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery.

Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Nov. 15-16: SEBRA Extreme Bull Riding and Barrel Racing, Virginia Horse Center. 

Nov. 20, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Nov. 27, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lexington Farmers Market, McCrum’s Parking Lot, N. Jefferson St., Lexington

Nov. 29: Candlelight Processional and Community Tree Lighting, Downtown Lexington

Nov. 30: Small Business Saturday

DECEMBER 

Dec. 5: Buena Vista Christmas Parade, Downtown Buena Vista.

Dec. 6: Lexington Christmas Parade, Downtown Lexington

Dec. 6, 5-7 p.m.: First Friday Art Walk, Galleries on and around Washington St., Lexington

Dec. 7: Jingle Bell Run, Downtown Lexington

Dec. 7: Christmas Basket Packing, Virginia Horse Center.

Dec. 7-8, 12 noon-5 pm: Holiday Open House, Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery.

Dec. 12-15: The Barracks Horse Show, Virginia Horse Center.

Dec. 20: Church Holiday Open House, Downtown Lexington.

Dec. 27-29: USEA Area 2 WOW Camp Virginia Horse Center.