Salem, VA

Welcome to Salem - where the opportunities to Shop, Play and Eat are plentiful!

This time of year signals a great deal of activity in the Historic Downtown District. Music events and social gatherings at the city’s Farmers Market and Library Square provide the perfect complements to a variety of unique dining and shopping options. You will find an array of good eats along with unique antiques during your visit. This spring and summer, Salem’s outstanding civic facilities are playing host to a variety of festivals, sports tournaments and concerts, including the annual Salem Fair July 1 – July 12. In addition, minor league baseball in the Carolina League is back with the Boston Red Sox Advanced Class A affiliate, the Salem Red Sox. Catch tomorrow’s big league stars at Salem Memorial Ballpark April through September. Whether you are taking in one of these events, exploring the history of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region, or enjoying a craft beer from one of Salem’s award-winning breweries - you will discover that there is plenty to sample in Salem from Main Street to the Mountains.

Salem Fair