Upcoming events
Virginia Highlands Festival, July 24–August 2, 2026
With over 200 individual events, the whole family will find something to explore at the Virginia Highlands Festival. Uncover treasures at the Antiques & Vintage Market and shop for unique handcrafted items with our Arts & Crafts exhibitors. Join us for an Outdoor excursion at Hungry Mother State Park and take a walking tour of historical landmarks. Learn all about Appalachian food and history from experts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge. Cap it all off with a Balloon Glow and Music Concert for the whole family!
Middleburg Christmas Parade
Friday, December 5: The Christmas in Middleburg festival kicks off each December with a Friday evening tree lighting and caroling behind the Middleburg Museum.
Saturday, December 6: At 11 am the legendary Middleburg Hunt Review sets the stage, as scores of riders and foxhounds process down Washington Street—a true spectacle of Virginia tradition.
Appalachian Trail Days
The Appalachian Trail Days Festival is the biggest event of the year in Damascus and the world's largest celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture! Each year in May, the town swells to an estimated 25,000 people for the festival. You can expect a grand reunion of thru-hikers past and present, over a hundred vendors of handmade goods and some of the best outdoor gear in the industry, a packed schedule of live music and events, and a large crowd of trail supporters and hiking enthusiasts.
Appalachian Trail Days
The Appalachian Trail Days Festival is the biggest event of the year in Damascus and the world's largest celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture! Each year in May, the town swells to an estimated 25,000 people for the festival. You can expect a grand reunion of thru-hikers past and present, over a hundred vendors of handmade goods and some of the best outdoor gear in the industry, a packed schedule of live music and events, and a large crowd of trail supporters and hiking enthusiasts.
Appalachian Trail Days
The Appalachian Trail Days Festival is the biggest event of the year in Damascus and the world's largest celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture! Each year in May, the town swells to an estimated 25,000 people for the festival. You can expect a grand reunion of thru-hikers past and present, over a hundred vendors of handmade goods and some of the best outdoor gear in the industry, a packed schedule of live music and events, and a large crowd of trail supporters and hiking enthusiasts.