Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

Shenandoah Education Foundation- Give the Gift of Reading (5 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Nonprofit Council October meeting (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Location: Chamber Office

12:00 PM

Agenda:

Welcome and Introductions

Wellness Fair Update

#GivingTuesday plans

Nonprofit Spotlights: Blue Ridge Care &

Share news and events

Ingrid Thompson, Nonprofit Council Chair

American Fright Night Trunk or Treat (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

October Music Line Up at Box Office Brewery (9 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Woodstock Gardens Fall Sale (9 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

American Fright Night (9 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Shenandoah Downs Fall Harness Racing (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Shenandoah Downs kicks off its eleventh fall season of pari-mutuel harness racing this Saturday, September 19 and continues a seven-week campaign thru November 1 with cards every Saturday & Sunday at 1:05 PM. The track hosted a seven-week meet back in spring and most recently played host to a four-day non-wagering County Fair meet in the week leading up to Labor Day.

Two-year-old pacers and trotters of both sexes will take center stage on two different occasions during the meet. A four-pack of $100,000 Virginia Sire Stake divisional finals are scheduled on Saturday October 3 and a four-pack of Virginia Breeders divisional championships highlight closing weekend festivities on October 31. Prep races for each series will be contested the weekends of September 26/27 (Sire Stakes) and October 17/18 and 24/25 (Breeders) respectively.

Opening day will feature a tribute to John's Dream, the winningest harness horse ever at Shenandoah Downs. Foaled at owner/driver/trainer Chuck Perry's farm in Suffolk, Virginia, John's Dream competed twelve years --- 11 in Woodstock and one year at Oak Ridge in 2015 --- and reached the winners circle 36 times at Virginia tracks. Overall, the Dream Away gelding won 57 races and amassed $435,362 in earnings. The first 500 fans 18 years of age & up will receive a free commemorative John's Dream long sleeved t-shirt.

Other key promotions include a tenth anniversary celebration on September 26, Shenandoah County's annual Autumnfest celebration on October 3, a "Pigskin & Ponies Own a Horse for a Day" event on October 10, the Wiener Dog Derby on October 11, baseball cap giveaway on October 17 and Pink Power Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 24.

Every Sunday, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 canned beer and enter a free "Pick the Horses" handicapping contest with $250 in cash prizes. The winner of each Sunday's contest will take home the top prize of $125 and get a chance to "Own a Horse for a Day" November 1 and win their share of a $5,000 purse. The popular promotion is sponsored by the Virginia Harness Horse Association (VHHA).

Shenandoah Downs is located in the quaint town of Woodstock off I-81 at Exit 283 halfway between Harrisonburg and Winchester. Harness racing has been featured at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds for 110 years.

Additional season details are at shenandoahdowns.com. Trackmaster past performance programs and Derby Bill Watson's daily tip sheet are available free via the website.

Chili Cook Off Fall Festival for SEARCH (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Wholesome Butcher Customer Appreciation Day (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Oktoberfest at North Mountian Vineyard and Winery (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

CrushFest at Star in the Valley Winery (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sip, stomp, and celebrate harvest season with us!

Join us for a full day of harvest fun at Star in the Valley Winery. Roll up your pants and jump into the grapes for a classic stomping experience, kick off your shoes, and soak in the energy of the season as the winery comes alive with the sights, smells, and flavors of harvest.

Enjoy local food vendors, live music throughout the day, and complimentary tastings of our wines alongside vin bourru - the fresh, lightly fermented juice of the new vintage that only appears during harvest. Capture the moment with photo opportunities against gorgeous mountain backdrops, stroll the vineyard, and celebrate the most exciting time of the winemaking year with friends and family.

Come spend the day with us and experience harvest the way winemakers do. ✨ Festivities kick off at 1 PM.

Star in the Valley is located at 33 Amos Lane, Strasburg, Virginia. To learn more about Star in the Valley, visit us online at starinthevalley.com

Movie Night at Wolf Gap featuring BEETLEJUICE (11 Oct 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Free Movie: Featuring Beetlejuice at Wolf Gap Vineyard

October 11th | After Sunset

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Woodstock Library Storytime- The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything (12 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Business After Hours at Natural Art Garden Center (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Halloween Movie Night at the County Library (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Hotel Transylvania Movie Night

Join the County Library for a spooktacular family movie night! We'll be showing Hotel Transylvania!

Tuesday, October 13th, 5:30pm

All ages welcome! Bring your own blanket and snacks!

Movie info: Rated PG, Run time: 1h 31m

Woodstock Library Chess Club (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Aging In Place Council October Meeting (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026

9am -10am

Location: Chamber Office

Agenda

Member News

Council Refresh Discussion

Update Community Wellness Fair

Chair: Patty Fadeley, Cambridge Landing Memory Care

Atypical Book Club at the Woodstock Library (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Fill the Wagon for Luke's Backpack (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Ravenwood Faire at North Mountain Vineyard and Winery (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Response Golf Tournament at Bryce Resort (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Brain Injury Connections and Shenandoah Community Health Clinic Ribbon Cutting (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

You're invited to celebrate the opening of the Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley office within the Shenandoah Community Health Clinic. What a terrific partnership!

Join us for a facility tour and refreshments at their Open House from 12pm - 1pm.

Nocturne Tattoo Parlor Ribbon Cutting (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

You're invited to join us for the Grand Opening Celebration of Nocturne Tattoo Parlor with owner Brody Williams!

Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17
10am-8pm both days.

The doors are officially open—and we’re celebrating two full days with a tattoo flash event, music, food, and good energy.

Join us Friday for our official ribbon cutting with the Shenandoah County Chamber, then stay and experience everything we’ve put together for Nocturne’s opening weekend.
✦ Flash tattoo event

✦ Singer-songwriter Skuff Micksun performing an intimate acoustic set

✦ Guest artist Austin Harley tattooing alongside Brody Williams

✦ Forsak’n Eats food truck on-site from 12–8 PM both days

✦ Free Nocturne swag for the first 20 guests

✦ Good people, good energy, and even better vibes

Whether you’re coming to get tattooed, grab some food, hear Skuff play, or simply see the new space, we’d love to have you there.

Flash designs, play times, ribbon-cutting details, and additional information will be announced soon.

Come celebrate Mount Jackson’s first tattoo parlor.

For the haunted, the hopeful, and everyone in between.

The Valley Venture Scavenger Hunt- Senior's First (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Woodstock Library Baby Song & Rhyme (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Woodstock Library Lego Creators and Builders (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Halloween Teen Craft at the County Library (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Halloween Teen Craft

Celebrate spooky season with the County Library and make Halloween dioramas! Recommended for tweens and teens, as hot glue will be used.

Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 4:30pm

Womens Health & Wellness Event (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Pints for Polio at Wolf Gap Vineyard (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mt. Jackson-Edinburg Rotary: Pints for Polio

October 21st | 5:30-8pm

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Trunk or Treat at SHEN-PACO (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

County Library Halloween Party (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Halloween Party 2026

Join the County Library for another spooktacular Halloween celebration! We invite patrons of all ages to don their finest, spookiest, or silliest costumes and join us for a storywalk, spooky story read-alouds, sweet treats, and lots of library fun!

Thursday, October 29th, 6-7:30pm

Chamber Going to Ireland in March 2027 (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

JOIN US FOR ANOTHER TRIP OF A LIFETIME

Depart for Ireland on March 11, 2027

Click Here to Download Details/Reservation Form

*A $400 deposit to reserve your spot and receive the $100 savings is due by Sept. 30, 2026. Reservations are welcome through November, or until the trip is full.

The Family Promise Gala 10th Anniversary Celebration (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

10th Anniversary Celebration

October 30th

6-9pm

The Yellow Barn

Get tickets here

More information on our website Shenandoah County Family Promise

Community Wellness Fair and Family FUNFEST (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Thank you to our Event Sponsors

ShenCoCares

Shenandoah County Chamber Aging In Place Council

Shenandoah County Public Schools

Shenandoah County TRIAD

Valley Health/ Shenandoah Memorial Hospital

GOLD SPONSORS

Anytime Fitness Woodstock

Dermatology Associates

Mount Jackson Dental Care

SILVER SPONSORS

Blue Ridge Care/ Blue Ridge Hospice

Dominion Energy

Strasburg Police Dept.

Health & Wellness Checks & Testings

Blood Pressure Checks - SMH
Vision and Hearing Testing - Edinburg & Woodstock Lions Club
AED Demonstrations – SMH Nursing Education
Pulse Oximetry – SMH Cardiopulmonary
Body Composition – VH Wellness Services

Education Displays & Hands-On Activities

Cholesterol and Diabetes Awareness- SMH Family & Internal Medicine
Diabetes Prevention Program (Nutrition Advice) - VH Wellness Services
Diabetes Management - SMH Diabetes Management
Community Sharps Education - SMH Environmental Services
Hands Only CPR and AED Demonstrations– SMH Nursing Education
Stroke and Heart Attack Awareness - VH Chest Pain Accreditation
Transillumination for Venipuncture (Vein Finder) - SMH Labatory Services
MyChart – SMH Nursing
Medication Lists – SMH Nursing
Coping skills and services for children and adults – SMH Behavioral Health Services
Sex Trafficking Awareness - SMH Cardiopulmonary
Breast Cancer Awareness - SMH Medical Imaging
Poison Prevention Education - SMH Pharmacy

So much for the children to do

Petting Zoo hosted by Central High School FFA (outside the Ag shop)
Trick or Treating with 70+ organizations
Bike Rodeo & Helmet Giveaway (Brain Injury Connections is giving away over 100 helmets and watching kids practice their bike skills at our bike rodeo! The first 50 kids to get a helmet will receive a free cupcake voucher from A Rad Cookie Bake Shop)
250th Anniversary Cupcakes for the 1st 250 attendees (Baked by The Warren & The Maynard)

Concession Stand

Hosted by Central High School Music Boosters
Serving pizza & hot dog meal deals, Sugar Creek Ice Cream

Participating Organizations

Access Independence

American Red Cross of the Greater Shenandoah Valley

Anytime Fitness Woodstock

Blue Ridge Care/Blue Ridge Hospice

Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity

Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley

Bureau of Insurance, State Corporation Commission

Cambridge Landing Memory Care

CarePortal

Cars Changing Lives

DARS

Dermatology Associates

Dominion Energy

Family Promise of Shenandoah County

Girls on the Run Shenandoah Valley

Hamburg Ruritan Club

Humane Society of Shenandoah County

James River Hospice

Juice Plus

LEAP (Literacy Excellence & Achievement Partnership)

Lions Club

Lord Fairfax Health District

Mount Jackson Dental Care

Mt. Calvary Early Learning Center

Northwestern Community Services Board (NWCSB)

Pflag Woodstock

Seniors First

Seven Bends State Park

Shenandoah Community Health Clinic

ShenCoCares

Shenandoah County Fire & Rescue

Shenandoah County Landfill

Shenandoah County Library

Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation

Shenandoah County Pregnancy Center

Shenandoah County Public Schools

Shenandoah County Social Services

Shenandoah County TRIAD

Shenandoah Education Foundation

Shenandoah Memorial Hospital/ Valley Health

Shenandoah Valley Local Ministries

ShenGO

Shen-Paco Industries

Strasburg Police Dept.

The Kirkland Image

The Warren, an Inspirit Senior Living

Tolley Dental of Woodstock

Virginia Dept of Health/WIC

Wheels for Wellness

Woodstock Library will be at Halloween on the Court (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Trunk or Treat at Shenandoah County Social Services (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Jillian's Farmstead Kitchen Ribbon Cutting (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Jillian's is expanding - Come see what's new at the Farmstead Kitchen!

Shenandoah Education Foundation Golf Tournament (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Business After Hours at Triplett Tech (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nonprofit Council November meeting (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Location: Chamber Office

12:00 PM

Agenda:

Welcome and Introductions

Presentation: CarePortal

Presenter: Beth DeLullo, Executive Director, Shenandoah County Dept of Social Services

#GivingTuesday

Share news and events

Ingrid Thompson, Nonprofit Council Chair

Shenandoah Uncorked (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

2026 Women's Leadership Symposium (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Empty Bowl Soup Supper (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Family Promise Turkey Trot (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

More information on our website Shenandoah County Family Promise

Star In the Valley Christmas Market (28 Nov 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Star in the Valley’s Eighth Annual Christmas Market returns for 2026 on Small Business Saturday, November 28, 2026. Kick off the holiday season with festive cheer, cozy winterdrinks, live entertainment, and a curated lineup of upscale vendors offering unique gifts from small businesses.

The market begins at 11 AM and runs until 4 PM, featuring over two dozen local and regional vendors with handcrafted goods, specialty foods, and one-of-a-kind holiday finds. Throughout the day, the winery will be serving seasonal favorites like mulled wine, along with a special “Christmas in Europe” drink tour - a festive tasting experience inspired by traditional holiday beverages from European Christmas markets.

After the market concludes, the celebration continues at the winery until 8 PM, with wine, warm drinks, music, and a relaxed holiday atmosphere perfect for gathering with friends and family.

No tickets or reservations are required - just come ready to enjoy the season.

Interested in being a vendor? Please submit your contact information at: starinthevalley.com/christmasmarket

Star in the Valley is located at 33 Amos Lane, Strasburg, Virginia. To learn more about Star in the Valley, visit us online at starinthevalley.com

#GivingTuesday Nonprofit Registration (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 12:00:00 GMT

DEC 1, 2026

Be a part of the Matching Grant opportunity provided by the Shenandoah Community Foundation and local businesses!

#GivingTuesday is a global movement that celebrates generosity and encourages people to support the causes they care about.

From helping a neighbor to donating to a nonprofit, every act of giving makes a difference. We're proud to partner with local nonprofits to inspire community support and shine a spotlight on the organizations making an impact across Shenandoah County.

The last day to register is Nov 2, 2026.

Your #GT financial report will be due Dec 4, 2026.

At our November 12, 2026 nonprofit meeting, we’ll share details and resources to help you have a successful #GivingTuesday Campaign!

Our goal is to help connect donors with causes they care about most and ensure their gifts make the greatest impact.

James River Home Health & Hospice Winchester Open House (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

2026 Strasburg Christmas Parade (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

2026 Christmas Parade Procedures

1. Line-up begins at 3:30PM and ends at 4:15PM

2. Parade begins at 4:30PM on the corner of Capon/King Streets

3. Please enter onto Ash Street to continue to your designated stage

4. Volunteers will be wearing purple Santa hats and reflective vests

5. All entries must be decorated with a holiday theme

6. State law prohibits anything being thrown from any parade entry (Promotional materials, candy, flyers, etc. must only be handed out)

7. Participants are responsible for their own litter and animal droppings.

8. Open fires or flames are not permitted by order of the Fire Marshal.

9. Exhibitions of speed, reckless driving, ‘wheelies’, etc. are prohibited

10. Please refrain from including a Santa in your entry

11. Entries are required to display the business or organization name

12. An adult must be present with children on floats or walking units.

13. Units are required to continue moving and maintain the flow of the parade

14. All parade entries must remain in parade route until the intersection of King/Massanutten

15. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited on any parade entry.

16. The parade is a family-friendly event for all ages. All costumes, outfits, behavior, attitude, language, and dance moves must be appropriate for a young audience.

17. This event is rain or shine! If interstate traffic is forced to interfere with the parade route, then the parade route will be shifted to Queen Street. Line-up will remain the same.

18. Consideration for participation in future Christmas parades will be based on your compliance with parade procedures.

Questions?

Please contact Strasburg Business Alliance Parade Chairman, Marty White, at strasburgchristmasparade@gmail.com

Nonprofit Council December meeting at BAH (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Location: Cave Ridge Vineyard

1476 Conicville Rd, Mt. Jackson

5:00 - 6:30pm

#GivingTuesday checks presented during the Business After Hours

Ingrid Thompson, Nonprofit Council Chair

Business After Hours at Cave Ridge Vineyard (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

✨ Celebrate the Season with Us! ✨

The Chamber’s Nonprofit Council is excited to host our December Business After Hours!

Join fellow business and community leaders for an evening of networking, holiday entertainment, and festive cheer as we celebrate the spirit of giving across Shenandoah County. You'll also help us recognize the organizations making a lasting impact in ShenCo, including the presentation of #GivingTuesday matching-check donations by the Shenandoah Community Foundation.

Make valuable connections, support our local nonprofit community, and enjoy a memorable holiday gathering.

We look forward to celebrating with you!