Events in Damascus, VA
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2023 Town Events
May to October - Damascus Farmers Market - Open on Saturday mornings at Laurel Creek Park, 127 W Imboden St. Stop by to support local and find fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, craft items, and more. Live music weekly. More info.
September 22 - Grand Opening celebration of Josie's Nature Playground. More info.
September 22 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance - Held quarterly at the Rock School Auditorium in partnership with caller Warren Doyle. More info.
September 24 - National Public Lands Day
October 31 - Trick-or-Treating - The Town of Damascus observes Halloween trick-or-treating on October 31st. Crosswalks are monitored for pedestrian safety from 5 to 7pm.
December all month - A Trail Town Christmas - Find holiday events and specials all month long! The season kicks off with A Trail Town Christmas Parade and the holiday lights decorating contest. More info.
December 15 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance - Held quarterly at the Rock School Auditorium in partnership with caller Warren Doyle. More info.
September 22 - Grand Opening celebration of Josie's Nature Playground. More info.
September 22 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance - Held quarterly at the Rock School Auditorium in partnership with caller Warren Doyle. More info.
September 24 - National Public Lands Day
October 31 - Trick-or-Treating - The Town of Damascus observes Halloween trick-or-treating on October 31st. Crosswalks are monitored for pedestrian safety from 5 to 7pm.
December all month - A Trail Town Christmas - Find holiday events and specials all month long! The season kicks off with A Trail Town Christmas Parade and the holiday lights decorating contest. More info.
December 15 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance - Held quarterly at the Rock School Auditorium in partnership with caller Warren Doyle. More info.
2024 Town Events
January 1 - First Day Hikes at Virginia State Parks. More info.
March 22 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance - Held quarterly at the Rock School Auditorium in partnership with caller Warren Doyle. More info.
May to August - Damascus Town Pool - The Coolest Pool on the Trail is open daily, weather permitting. More info.
May 11 - 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. The Town-Wide Yard Sale is always the weekend before Trail Days.
May 17-19 - Appalachian Trail Days Festival - Trail Days is the biggest event of the year in town (and the biggest celebration along the entire Appalachian Trail)! Trail Days is always the weekend after Mother's Day. More info.
June 21 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance - Held quarterly at the Rock School Auditorium in partnership with caller Warren Doyle. More info.
July 3 - Independence Day Celebration - at the Town Park; local food vendors 6 to 10pm, live music by Phantom 7 to 9pm, fireworks show by Manuel's Fireworks at dark. In the event of inclement weather, fireworks will be rescheduled to Labor Day.
September 20 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance - Held quarterly at the Rock School Auditorium in partnership with caller Warren Doyle. More info.
TBD 2024 - Beaverdam Jams - A free, one-day music festival at the Damascus Town Park
March 22 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance - Held quarterly at the Rock School Auditorium in partnership with caller Warren Doyle. More info.
May to August - Damascus Town Pool - The Coolest Pool on the Trail is open daily, weather permitting. More info.
May 11 - 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. The Town-Wide Yard Sale is always the weekend before Trail Days.
May 17-19 - Appalachian Trail Days Festival - Trail Days is the biggest event of the year in town (and the biggest celebration along the entire Appalachian Trail)! Trail Days is always the weekend after Mother's Day. More info.
June 21 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance - Held quarterly at the Rock School Auditorium in partnership with caller Warren Doyle. More info.
July 3 - Independence Day Celebration - at the Town Park; local food vendors 6 to 10pm, live music by Phantom 7 to 9pm, fireworks show by Manuel's Fireworks at dark. In the event of inclement weather, fireworks will be rescheduled to Labor Day.
September 20 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance - Held quarterly at the Rock School Auditorium in partnership with caller Warren Doyle. More info.
TBD 2024 - Beaverdam Jams - A free, one-day music festival at the Damascus Town Park
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