May is Amazing in Shenandoah County

May is Amazing in Shenandoah County! Plan Now to Join Us for these Special Events!

Strasburg, VA is having a festival in honor of  May. Mayfest is now celebrating 30 years of a family-fun festival. Enjoy live music, a carnival, classic car show, pony rides, and magicians. Parade through town is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 3 p.m. Event is May 18-May 20, 2012. Visit the official Mayfest website for a complete schedule of events.

Battle of New Market Reenactment will be Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, 2012.  This annual reenactment at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War/ New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, is the oldest annual battle reenactment in the nation.  Living history at the Bushong Farm; "history in a box" presentation by the National Park Service, and much more. Visit Virginia Museum of the Civil War for a complete schedule of event and for admission pricing.

Barrels, Barbeque, and Bands, a fundraiser for the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, will be Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Cave Ridge Vineyard.  The event features a delicious barbeque, a glass of wine, and a band competition. Enjoy live music, great wine, and a relaxing atmosphere. Visit www.caveridge.com for more information.
 
Tractors and Farm Fresh Food

The Massanutten Antique Tractor and Gasoline Engine Club invites you to their 23rd Annual Show at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds June 8, 9, & 10, 2012.  Enjoy antique tractors, military vehicles, a working saw mill, steam engines, a kiddie barrel train, flea market, and farm equipment. See a complete list of events here.  Pair your visit with a trip to a local farm market to take home some farm fresh food, including vegetables, eggs, meats, and berries! Shenandoah County is proud to be an agricultural rich community and the county ranks in the top five of agricultural counties in Virginia. Learn more about our heritage and support this important future by buying local products. Farm fresh food is one of the best souvenirs you can take home from a visit to Shenandoah County!
 
Shenandoah County Wine Trail

The Shenandoah County Wine Trail features Cave Ridge, North Mountain, Shenandoah, and Wolf Gap Vineyards and Wineries. Award-winning wine, spectacular mountain views, and relaxation await you. Click here to learn more.

Shenandoah County is home to six towns; Strasburg, Toms Brook, Woodstock, Edinburg, Mount Jackson, and New Market. The county includes the communities of Fort Valley and Orkney Springs/Bryce. Shenandoah County is 35 miles long, 10 miles wide, and home to the famous seven bends of the Shenandoah River; the Meems Bottom covered bridge; and the George Washington National Forest. We're the heart of hospitality in the Valley. Make Shenandoah County your relaxation destination this summer!