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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Year Round - AMA Alumni House & Museum - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thur-Sun from April 1 through Oct, Sat-Sun only Nov-Mar. Military exhibits and memorabilia. Fort Defiance 540 248-3007
Year Round - Frontier Culture Museum - Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nov-Mar 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. A living history museum of historic structures, gardens and gift shop. Staunton 540-332-7850
Year Round - McCormick Farm - Daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A National Historic Landmark, a tribute to Cyrus McCormick, inventor of the reaper, museum, grist mill and more. Steeles Tavern 540-377-2255
Year Round - Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon-Sat; noon to 5:00 Sun, Apr-Oct. Nov-Mar 9:00 to 4:00, noon to 4:00 Sun. Museum, tours of birthplace. Staunton 540 885-0897
Year Round - Artisans Center of Virginia - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mon-Sat;, Sun 12:30-5:30. A gallery of exquisite handmade, fine craft pieces, the work of 200 Virginia artisans. Waynesboro 540-946-3294
Year Round - P. Buckley Moss Museum & Gallery - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sun. Collection of Moss’ work, guided tours, sales gallery and gift shop. Waynesboro 540-949-6473
Year Round - American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse - Evening performances Wed-Sat, and matinees Sat-Sun; playhouse tours, and concert series. Staunton. 540-851-1733
March-October - Natural Chimneys - Campground, store, picnic areas, pool, hiking trails surrounding majestic towering rock formations. Access to Chimneys year round. Mt. Solon 888-430-2267
April 1-October 31 - Grand Caverns - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Open for cavern tours, hiking trails, picnic area, miniature golf, pool. America’s oldest show cave. (November 1-March 31 -Weekends only 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 daily for tours). Grottoes 888-430-2283
April-October - Farmers Market - Wednesdays 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Fresh, locally grown produce, meats and baked goods. Augusta County Government Center, Verona 540-332-3802
April-November - Farmers Market - Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Fresh, locally grown produce, meats and baked goods. Johnson Street Parking Lot, Staunton 540-332-3802
July 3-4, 2008 - America’s Birthday Celebration - Live music, arts and crafts, parade and fireworks. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton
July 12-13 - Summer Extravaganza - Sat 10:00-7:00 p.m., Sun 12 noon-10:00 p.m., Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro 540-942-6735
June 16-19, 2008 - Churchville Fire & Rescue Lawn Party - Parade Saturday 6:00 p.m., Churchville 540-245-5283
July 19-20, 2008 - Annual Daylily & Wine Festival - 10:00 a.m.-6:00 Saturday; 12:00 noon-5:00 Sunday. Wine and microbrew tastings, artists and crafts booths, food, live music, children’s activities. Andre Viette Farm and Nursery, Fishersville. Tickets at Augusta Chamber 540-324-1133
July 26, 2008 - Sweet Dreams Festival - 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. Live music, games, art and crafts, food booths. Stuarts Draft Community Park. Free 540-245-5727
August 5-9, 2008 - Augusta County Fair - Augusta Expoland, Fishersville 540-245-5627
September 13-14, 2008 - 35th Annual Folk Arts Festival - Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave 540-453-2358
September 20-21, 2008 - African-American Festival - Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton 540-886-3040
For a more detailed calendar for the region, please visit www.CrossroadsShenValley.org/monthly_calendar.html
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