Annual Events

The Alleghany Highlands knows how to have a good time.

For more information on these and other activities, visit visitalleghanyhighlands.com.

First Day Hike: Held in January at Douthat State Park · 540-862-8100

George Washington Train Show: Held in February in Clifton Forge. Model trains on display · 540-862-2210

St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Held March 17 in downtown Clifton Forge · 540-862-2000 cliftonforgemainstreet.org

Annual Art of Chocolate Festival: Held in April at Historic Masonic Theatre, Clifton Forge. Public tasting, demos, and judging · 540-862-4447

Easter Activities: Held in both Covington and Clifton Forge

Spring Craft Show: held 3rd Saturday in April; Clifton Middle School, Covington; arts & crafts, jewelry, & more. · alleghanymtncrafters.org

Alleghany Highlands Fishing Tournament: Held at Lake Moomaw 540-962-2178 lakemoomawbigbass.com

Alleghany Highlands Triathlon: Run, kayak and bike event · 540-862-2000

Covington Farmers Market: Held May – October · Corner of Main & Monroe Streets, downtown · 540-862-0369 · Open Saturday

Douthat Lake Run Cruise-In & Car Show: Held in May at Douthat State Park. Classic cars, music, games & activities · 540-862-8100

MayFaire: Held in May at Clifton Forge School of the Arts · 540-862-7275 · cfsota.org

Middle Mountain Momma: Held in May. Bike event; Kenda National Cup qualifier; single day VA State Championship · 540-529-0462

Clifton Forge Farmer’s Market: Held June – September Commercial St., between Main St. & Ridgeway in Clifton Forge · 540-862-2000 Open Friday

Covington Lumberjacks Baseball: Valley League baseball in the summer months, Casey Field, Covington; free admission www.lumberjackbaseball.com

Alleghany Highlands Heritage Day and C&O Festival: Held in Clifton Forge; Celebrate the heritage of the Alleghany Highlands through song, dance, food & exhibits.

Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo: Includes four courses: Piccolo, Medio, Medio Mountain & Gran Fondo · 540-962-2178 www.granfondoalleghany.com

Free Fun Fridays: Held June – August at the Clifton Forge School of the Arts

Cork & Pork Festival: Held in June, downtown Covington, Kansas City BBQ Society Competition, entertainment, food, children activities, vendors, wine tasting, beer garden

Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: Held in June at Jackson River Scenic Trail · 540-962-2178 jacksonrivermarathon.com

Fiddlin’ by the River Bluegrass Festival: Held in June annually at the Jackson River Sports Complex

Fourth of July Celebration: Activities held in downtown Clifton Forge and Covington

Friday’s in the Park : Outdoor concerts held during the summer months in Covington

Chamber Classic Golf Tournament: Held in August · 540-962-2178

One Mile Open Water Swim at Lake Moomaw: Held in August at Lake Moomaw 540-962-2178 · lakemoomawswim.com

Street Scene: Held in August in Covington. Car show, music, activities & games, drawing 540-965-0058

Wrightsville Renewal Festival: Held in August 540-962-6787

Labor Day Weekend Activities with a parade in Covington

Adventure X-Fest: An adventure basecamp festival celebrating great live music and off-road adventures held at the Jackson River Sports Complex

Campsite Cook-Off: Held in September at Douthat State Park · 540-862-8100

Uniquely Alleghany! Photo Contest: Held in September · 540-962-2178

Apple Day a Celebration of Appalachian Heritage & Arts & Crafts Fair: Held in October; held at Douthat State Park, 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro · 540-862-8100

Fall Craft Show: held 3rd Saturday in October; Clifton Middle School, Covington; arts & crafts, jewelry, & more. · alleghanymtncrafters.org

Fall Foliage Festival: Held in October in Clifton Forge. Arts & crafts, music, shows & food · 540-862-3358

Hometown Halloween: Held in October in downtown Covington and Clifton Forge

Newcomer’s Event: Held in October to welcome those new to the area 540-962-2178

Pumpkins in the Park & Mountain Magic Festival: Held in October at Jackson River Sports Complex, Covington. Pumpkin painting, hayrides & games · 540-965-6360

Something Wicked Haunted Happening: Held in October · 540-862-5655

Chamber Wine Tasting & Dinner: Held in November. Sponsored by Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce 540-962-2178

Kriskindlmarkt: Held in November at the Clifton Forge School of the Arts in The Mill 540-862-7275 · www.cfsota.org

Alleghany Highlands Chorale Concert: Held in December · 540-962-6220

Christmas Parades: Held in December in Clifton Forge, Covington & Iron Gate

Clifton Forge Woman’s Club Holiday Home Tour: Held in December

Hometown Holidays: Held in December in Covington & Clifton Forge. Activities include a visit from Santa, contests, food

Genuine small town personality even in the midst of a big festival.

Charming downtowns, beautiful mountain views & friendly people who love to celebrate, all add up to great festivals featuring everything from railroad heritage to locally made arts and crafts. It’s Uniquely Alleghany.

See a complete list of events at visitalleghanyhighlands.com/events