During your stay at Belle Hearth Bed and Breakfast in Shenandoah, Virginia, you will never run out of things to see and do here in this scenic and diverse valley. The Shenandoah National Park nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains provides opportunities for all kinds of great outdoor activities: hiking, biking, bird watching, fishing and more. Enjoy a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway or go exploring on country roads. You’ll be delighted as you discover local treasures around every bend. Check out these links to find out more about traveling and sightseeing in the Shenandoah Valley. Also be sure to take a look at our current getaway packages and specials, and start planning your Virginia vacation today!
Happenings during May and June
May 1-2 - Annual Spring Antique Show; Augusta Expoland, Fisherville; www.heritagepromotions.net.
May 8 - Crozet's Arts and Crafts Festival.
May 15 - Waynesboro Muscle Car Show; Free.
May 15 - 9th annual Herb & Garden Festival at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum on James Madison University campus; 9am - 3pm; www.jmu.edu/arboretum.
May 15 - XtremeFest at Waynesboro Ridgeview Park; www.waynesboro.va.us.
May 22-23 - Ashlawn 16th Annual Wine Festival; 11am- 5pm; on the grounds of President Monroe's home; www.ashlawnhighland.org.
May 23 - University of Virginia Commencment; 10:00 am.
May 29-30 - Art in the Park at Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton; art, food, music.
May 29-30 - Festival at Pharsalia, a 1800 plantation; tours, historical interpreters, music and wine tasting; info at 434-263-7015.
May 30 - Wintergreen Festival of Wine & Food; $20; 12n - 5:30pm; wine tasting, jazz, light fare, ten wineries; www.wintergreenperformingarts.org.
June 5 - Arts of the blue ridge Festival; a day filled with music, food, clogging and art; Constitution Park, Waynesboro; www.waynetheatre.org.
June 12 - 2nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail Festival; Frontier Culture Museum; $20; eleven wineries.
June 12 &13 - Skyline kennel Dog Show at Augusta Expoland; www.augustaexpo.com.
June 17-19 - Grand Caverns Bluegrass Festival; admission; www.grottoesfamilybluegrass.com.
June 1 - September 12 - Monticello guided walks; for info call 434-984-9822.
Every Wednesday throughout the Summer- Waynesboro Farmer's Market at the Pavillion at Constitution Park; 3pm - 7pm; fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables.
What's Happening in the Shenandoah Valley?? Go to www.visitshenandoah.org and click on "events".
All year round - Picturesque Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, numerous wineries, historic towns of Charlottesville, Staunton and Harrisonburg. Many Civil War sites within easy driving distance.
Coming in July
July 16 - 18 - P. Buckley Moss Open House and Barn Show.
July - Andre Viettte Day Lily Festival; call 540-324-1133.
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Art , Museums & History
Antiques & Shopping
Gardens and Farms
For the Adventurer
Vineyards
Special Interests
- Fishburne Military School
- Stone Soup Books - a charming place to have a light lunch and check out that book you wanted
- Natural Chimneys State Regional Park
- Virginia Horse Center
- Natural Bridge National Park
- Hawk Watching
- Golf- go to www.virginiasgolf.com
- B&B Guide for Bikers go to Bed Breakfast and Biking
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Historic Walking Tours of New Market, Virginia, from colonial times to the present. March-October; daily at 10:30am, except Wed. and Sunday. 20% discount to Belle Hearth guests. 24 hour notice needed; reservations required.
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 Seasonal Events:
- Battle of Waynesboro - March
- RiverFest- April
- Virginia Fly Fishing Tournament - April 17 & 18, 2010
- Tour of Virginia Bike Race- April
- Victorian Fest in Staunton - April
- Annual Main Street Muscle Car Show-May 15
- Shenandoah Spring Antiques Expo- May- One of the largest gatherings of antique dealers & collectors on the East Coast covering 3 days
- Soap Box Derby Regional Finals - May 22, 2010
- Summer Extravaganza - July
- Augusta Expo Huge Outdoor Yard Sale- August
- Gem Show - October
- Apple Days Festival - October
- Shenandoah Fall Antiques Expo - October 8-10, 2010- Virginia's most exciting antique event
- Fall Foliage Festival - October
- Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival
- Fall Art Show - October -a 2 day show with artists and crafters in the streets of Waynesboro
- Fall/Winter Craft Shows - November 13 and 14, 2010
- Christmas Parade - 1st Saturday in December
Attractions within one half hour:
Waynesboro is only minutes from: Humpback Rock and the Humpback Rock Farm, one of the most popular attractions on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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