Events in Damascus, VA
View all of the upcoming events in and around Damascus on the town calendar below. Email info (at) damascus.org to add an event to the calendar.
Appalachian Trail Days Festival
May 19-21, 2023
Trail Days is the biggest event of the year in Damascus! Each year in May, the town swells to an estimated 20,000 people for a celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture. You can expect a massive reunion of thru-hikers past and present, over a hundred vendors with handmade goods and some of the best outdoor gear in the industry, and a packed schedule of live music and events. More info.
Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance
2022: December 16
2023: March 24, June 23, September 22
The town of Damascus is hosting a contra dance series, the Trail Town Twirl, in partnership with caller Warren Doyle of the Appalachian Folk School. The dance is open to all and includes a beginners' lesson beforehand at 7pm. Pay at the door; sliding scale of $5-15. More info.
2023 Events
April 12-15 - Leave No Trace Spotlight
April 22 - Earth Day in Trail Town USA
May to October - Damascus Farmers Market
May to August - Damascus Town Pool
May 13 - Town-Wide Yard Sale - Find yard sale vendors at the Town Park and throughout town. To reserve a 15x15' space at the Town Park, register at Town Hall by May 1st.
July 3 - Independence Day Celebration at the Town Park
September 24 - National Public Lands Day
December - A Trail Town Christmas
2023 TBD - Virginia Creeper Fest
April 12-15 - Leave No Trace Spotlight
April 22 - Earth Day in Trail Town USA
May to October - Damascus Farmers Market
May to August - Damascus Town Pool
May 13 - Town-Wide Yard Sale - Find yard sale vendors at the Town Park and throughout town. To reserve a 15x15' space at the Town Park, register at Town Hall by May 1st.
July 3 - Independence Day Celebration at the Town Park
September 24 - National Public Lands Day
December - A Trail Town Christmas
2023 TBD - Virginia Creeper Fest
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