Gnarly Culpeper Block Party and Brewfest

on Saturday, April 2

May Music Fest

Sat., May 20, 12-10pm

Music, food, and beer all for a good cause – benefitting local adoption/veterinary serives Anicira and Cat’s Cradle. Brothers Craft Brewing - 800 N. Main Street, Harrisonburg www.brotherscraftbrewing.com

ValleyFest Beer & Wine Festival

Sat., May 27, 12-6:30pm

Join us on the mountain on the slopes of Massanutten Resort for live music, craft beer, wine, cider, and vendors. All proceeds benefit the local Rotary Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Massanutten Resort - 4616 Massanutten Drive, Massanutten 540.434.3862 • www.valleyfestbeerandwine.com

Hop Blossom Craft Beer Festival

Sat., June 10, 12-6pm

Focusing on craft beer education and exposing participants to the growing popularity and love for great craft beer. Featuring 40+ breweries, local vendors, and so much more! Tickets: $30 in advance; $40 day of. Old Town Mall - N. Loudon Street & West Boscawen Street,Winchester www.hopblossom.com

Summer Jam at Massanutten

Mon., July 3, 5-10pm

Music, beer, wine, food, and fireworks!

Massanutten Ski Area - 4614 Massanutten Drive, McGaheysville 540.437.3368 • www.massresort.com

Red Wing Roots Music Festival

Fri.-Sun., June 23-25

A family-friendly three day celebration of music featuring five stages and 50+ bands, kids events and activities, bike rides in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, and close access to great hiking and fishing. Beer sponsored by Blue Mountain Brewery.

Chimneys Park - 94 Natural Chimneys Lane, Mt. Solon www.redwingroots.com

Rockbridge Beer and Wine Festival

Sat., Sept. 9, 12-6pm

Enjoy tastings of regional wines, cider, and craft beer, plus local food, and live music.

Lime Kiln Theater - 607 Borden Road, Lexington www.rockbridgebeerandwine.com

Appaloosa Festival

Sat.-Sun., Sept. 2-3

An annual family-friendly, award-winning, music and great outdoors experience featuring local, national, and international bands. Skyline Ranch Resort - 751 Mountain Road, Front Royal www.appalossafestival.com

Fall Festival at Massanutten

Sat., Oct. 14, 11:30am-5:30pm

Featuring food vendors, chairlift rides, beer & wine, arts & crafts vendors, and kids’ activities. Massanutten Ski Area - 4614 Massanutten Drive, McGaheysville 540.437.3368 • www.massresort.com

Southern Virginia

Strasburg Mayfest

Fri.-Sun., May 12-14

This family fun event features artisans, live music, food trucks, free kids zone, annual parade, Old Timers Baseball Game and more. Downtown Strasburg www.strasburgmayfest.org

Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival

Thurs.-Sun., May 25-28

Experience 4 days of music and fun! 6 stages, over 50 bands, outdoor adventures, yoga, healing arts, disc golf, family fun, and more! Proceeds benefit the Penn-Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Rooster Walk Music Instrument Program. 675 Hobson Road, Axton www.roosterwalk.com

SunBine Music Festival

Fri.-Sun., June 23-25

Celebrating the diversity of music on a beautiful farm brewery where we come together to shine a spotlight on established and emerging talent and raise money for future generations to enjoy music and the arts. Featuring fire performers, food, craft vendors, car camping, and more. Proceeds benefit Girls Rock Roanoke. - Mountain Valley Brewing 4220 Mountain Valley Road, Axton

Virginia Mountains

Freedom First Down by Downtown Music Festival

Thurs.-Sun., April 20-23

Four days of music at 11 venues throughout downtown Roanoke from acoustic sets in intimate settings to rock concerts at outdoor breweries to funk and reggae shows at local venues to national acts in Elmwood ampitheater. Roanoke www.downbydowntown.com