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A Warm Holiday Welcome to Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County

We're excited about your visit to Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County, Virginia this holiday season. In fact, we've been preparing for months.

Hardy County West Virginia: A Welcoming Retreat in the Potomac Highlands

Escape to the mountains for a long relaxing weekend as the season begins its shift to fall colors, cool breezes, and charming small-town festivals.

August’s Wild Edible: Honey

Paul Hinlicky, who along with his wife Ellen operates Saint Gall Farm in Catawba, Virginia, is an enthusiastic booster of wild honey’s benefits.

Aquatic Wonders Await on the Upper James River Water Trail

From its origin in Botetourt County to where it meets the Maury River in Rockbridge County, the Upper James River is 64 miles of designated Virginia Scenic River — and 100% natural outdoor adventure.

September’s Wild Edible: Hackberries

You won’t find enough for a pie, but you’ll enjoy them as a quick pick-me-up.

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A Warm Holiday Welcome to Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County

We're excited about your visit to Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County, Virginia this holiday season. In fact, we've been preparing for months.
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Hardy County West Virginia: A Welcoming Retreat in the Potomac Highlands

Escape to the mountains for a long relaxing weekend as the season begins its shift to fall colors, cool breezes, and charming small-town festivals.
A beehive on Paul Hinlicky’s farm in Catawba.

August’s Wild Edible: Honey

Paul Hinlicky, who along with his wife Ellen operates Saint Gall Farm in Catawba, Virginia, is an enthusiastic booster of wild honey’s benefits.
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Aquatic Wonders Await on the Upper James River Water Trail

From its origin in Botetourt County to where it meets the Maury River in Rockbridge County, the Upper James River is 64 miles of designated Virginia Scenic River — and 100% natural outdoor adventure.
Hackberries are pea-shaped and are great to snack on.

September’s Wild Edible: Hackberries

You won’t find enough for a pie, but you’ll enjoy them as a quick pick-me-up.
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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

April 20, 2026
4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

April 20, 2026

CALENDAR OF EVENTS