The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosts activities all year long and promotes local and regional events that benefit the businesses and citizens of the region. To submit an event, either click on the link or please contact the chamber office at 540-962-2178.
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosts and co-sponsors a wide variety of events throughout the year, including networking opportunities, educational events and ribbon cuttings. The Chamber also supports major festivals, concerts and sporting events designed to enhance the quality of life in the region and attract visitors.
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Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect
Sunday, May 1, 2022 3pm College student Beca (Anna Kendrick) knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thrust in among mean gals, nice gals and just plain weird gals, Beca finds that the only thing they have in…
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Boys Home Quilt Raffle 2022
Boys Home Quilt Raffle 2022
Boys Home of Virginia is hosting its 2022 Quilt Raffle. Don’t miss an opportunity to win such a beautiful piece of art! As in previous years, this quilt was made and donated by Phyllis Gibson of Waterford Township, MI. A lovely Carpenter’s Wheel pattern by Donna Jordon in lavender, blue, pink and white trimmed in…
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Rock the Block
Rock the Block
Olde Town Covington will be holding the annual Rock the Block on Friday, May 6th at 6:00 p.m. onMain Street in Downtown Covington. There will be musical entertainment by the GASOLINE ALLEYBAND. Gasoline Alley is a five-piece rock band out of Roanoke, VA that has been together since 1999.The band specializes in playing note-for-note covers…
ABBAFAB: THE PREMIER ABBA EXPERIENCE
ABBAFAB: THE PREMIER ABBA EXPERIENCE
FRIDAY, MAY 6 AT 7:30 PM IN THE JOHN E. HILLERT AUDITORIUM SONA BANK CONCERT SERIES One of the most talked-about shows in Masonic Theatre history returns! ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring the sensational talents of some of TAD’s most talented and loved artists and musicians! This multimedia production is a tribute to…
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Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo
Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo
Visit the beautiful Alleghany Highlands of Virginia to ride in one of the most scenic Gran Fondo’s on the east coast! The event rightfully exemplifies its name “Agony in the Alleghanies” with our Gran Fondo course reaching nearly 10,000 feet of climbing! This event features a Gran Fondo: 103 Miles Media Fondo: 69 Miles Medio…
Spring Fling 2022
Spring Fling 2022
We have over 60 vendors setting up at the farm from 10:00-2:00 on May 7, 2022! There will hayrides, food, and animals to enjoy!
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A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men
Sunday, May 8, 2022 3pm Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise) is a military lawyer defending two U.S. Marines charged with killing a fellow Marine at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Although Kaffee is known for seeking plea bargains, a fellow lawyer, Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway (Demi Moore), convinces him that the accused marines…
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On The Town
On The Town
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
On The Town
On The Town
Monday, May 9, 2022 7pm Fun-loving sailors Gabey (Gene Kelly), Chip (Frank Sinatra) and Ozzie (Jules Munshin) have 24 hours of shore leave in New York City, and they want to make every second count. While Chip hooks up with loudmouth cab driver Brunhilde (Betty Garrett) and Ozzie swoons for prim anthropologist Claire (Ann Miller),…
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“BRIDGE WITH BUDDY” FOR BEGINNERS (EVENING CLASS)
“BRIDGE WITH BUDDY” FOR BEGINNERS (EVENING CLASS)
A new 6-week round of “Bridge with Buddy” will begin on Thursday evenings, April 6th. A beginner’s Bridge Workshop will be from 7 pm – 9 pm. Students will learn basic rules for bridge and how to keep score. Instruction will also include transfers, the Stayman Convention and Blackwood. Maximum number of students is 12…
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Johnny King & Friends – Featuring Tony (TC) Coleman (BB King’s Drummer)
Johnny King & Friends – Featuring Tony (TC) Coleman (BB King’s Drummer)
May 14, 2022 @ 7:30 PM Johnny King & Friends – Featuring Tony (TC) Coleman (BB King’s Drummer) Box Seats $25, Orchestra Level $20, Balcony $15 (Plus $5 Fee) Johnny King Johnny King has been called the future of the Blues. He is a producer, singer, songwriter, and lively performer. For over twenty-five years, he…
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The Mummy
The Mummy
Sunday, May 15, 2022 3pm The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in 1925. Stumbling upon an ancient tomb, the hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old legacy of terror, which is embodied in the vengeful reincarnation of an Egyptian priest who had been…
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Plein Air Without Panic
Plein Air Without Panic
A 3-hour class designed to take the fear out of making art outside with a non-traditional twist. Creating art outside is like putting together a wonderful meal ~ Judith Lochbrunner Class 1 "Desert" - paint the fun part to begin with and savor the Main Course - lay out the design. Class 2 "Soup" -…
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Career Festival
Alleghany Highlands Communtiy Services (AHCS) will be holding a Career Festival for the community to learn about current job openings with AHCS. We will have refreshments, giveaways, and prizes for those attending. There will also be a drawing for a $100 gas gift card. Join us from 11am to 1pm or from 5pm to 7pm…
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Introduction to Pickleball
Introduction to Pickleball
Introduction to Pickleball May 10th from 5:30-7:00 at Altamont Park May 19th from 5:30-7:00 at Altamont Park Come join us for an introduction into the sport of Pickleball! Pickleball is a sport similar to tennis that is rapidly growing and fun for people of all ages and skill levels. Locally, we have 2 courts located…
Valley Dance Recital
Valley Dance Recital
VALLEY DANCE RECITAL MAY 19 2022 @ 6:30 PM TICKETS $18 AND $25 FOR BOX SEATS (AFTER $5 FEE) BUY TICKETS NOW! THEATRE DOORS OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE SHOW. HOUSE DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW.
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Valley Dance Recital
Valley Dance Recital
VALLEY DANCE RECITAL MAY 20 2022 @ 6:30 PM TICKETS $18 AND $25 FOR BOX SEATS (AFTER $5 FEE) BUY TICKETS NOW! THEATRE DOORS OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE SHOW. HOUSE DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW
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Paint a Barn Quilt
Paint a Barn Quilt
Learn to paint your own Barn Quilt with Pam Hirt. This is an image of her First Place Award from the 2021 WV State Fair. Pam began needlepoint & embroidery in middle school, and later discovered cross stitch and fell in love! Barn Quilts have become her new love, and the gridding involved is much…
Alleghany Highlands Triathlon
Alleghany Highlands Triathlon
Join us on Saturday, May 21st, for a Fun 5K Run, 5 Mile Paddle and 10 Mile Bike in Clifton Forge, VA, the beautiful Alleghany Highlands. Registration is now open on runsignup: https://runsignup.com/.../TheAlleghanyHighlandsTriathlon Our race begins at the Sharon Community Center in Clifton Forge at 4017 Nicelytown Road, Clifton Forge. It ends at the Masonic Amphitheatre…
YOUTH DAY RODEO/KIDS DAY
YOUTH DAY RODEO/KIDS DAY
GAMES! PRIZES! DUNKING BOOTH! HELMETS! SNACKS! BIKE GIVEAWAYS! REGISTRATION IS ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT AND BEGINS AT 8 AM. THE RODEO KICKS OFF AT 10 AM SHARP! SPONSORED BY AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES & PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 540-968-0651 OR 540-965-1770 EXT 104.
Historic Masonic Theatre Tour
Historic Masonic Theatre Tour
May 21, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM The Historic Masonic Theatre is unique because of its history, architecture, and all the many special elements that make it one-of-a-kind. Discover them all (including new untold stories) on this interactive tour that explores all four floors of this fascinating building. The Tour is free of charge…
The Virginia Opry Heritage Show: Brian Buchanan and Gentlemen South
The Virginia Opry Heritage Show: Brian Buchanan and Gentlemen South
Join us on May 21 for The Virginia Opry Heritage Show series, as we honor Line of Duty fallen Covington Police Officer, Caleb Ogilvie. Gentlemen South will open the night followed by Brian Buchanan and his Band playing some of Country Music's most-loved hits by George Strait. This event is free to the public and…
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2022 ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW Now Open
2022 ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW Now Open
This display will run through Friday, May 27th, and includes large & small pieces that are both humorous and thoughtful. Students work from Alleghany High School, Covington High School, Clifton Middle School, Jeter Watson and Covington Boys Home is included in this exhibit. The show is free and open to the public. Also open to the…
The American President
The American President
Sunday, May 22, 2022 3pm With the end of his first term in sight, widowed U.S. President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) knows that overwhelming public support will guarantee his re-election. But when he falls in love with lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), Shepherd's supporters question the relationship, and his approval ratings drop. As a…
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2022 ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW Now Open
2022 ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW Now Open
This display will run through Friday, May 27th, and includes large & small pieces that are both humorous and thoughtful. Students work from Alleghany High School, Covington High School, Clifton Middle School, Jeter Watson and Covington Boys Home is included in this exhibit. The show is free and open to the public. Also open to the…
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City of Covington SUMMER KICK-OFF EVENT
City of Covington SUMMER KICK-OFF EVENT
Join us for our Summer Kick-Off Event on May 28, 2022 beginning at 3:00 p.m. We will have performances from One Take at 3:00 p.m. and American Honey will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. There will be kids' activities that will be provided by AAA Entertainment. Food will be available from JKK Concessions and…
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The Avengers
The Avengers
Sunday, May 29, 2022 3pm When Thor's evil brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), gains access to the unlimited power of the energy cube called the Tesseract, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of S.H.I.E.L.D., initiates a superhero recruitment effort to defeat the unprecedented threat to Earth. Joining Fury's "dream team" are Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.),…
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Senior Fishing Day
Senior Fishing Day
Alleghany County Parks and Recreation will host its annual free Senior Fishing Day on Friday, June 3rd on Dunlap Creek at Boys’ Home for ages 55 and up. No fishing license required! Just bring your pole and bait! Alleghany County Parks and Recreation will be stocking Dunlap Creek with rainbow trout so everyone will have…
Story/Craft Hour (K-3rd Grade)
Story/Craft Hour (K-3rd Grade)
This class is for kids ages K – 3rd Grade, and will be on Wednesday, 10 am – 11 am. The children will discuss a story create their own craft pertaining to the story, and sometimes there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with a class limit of 6 by…
Story/Craft Hour (4th – 7th Grade)
Story/Craft Hour (4th – 7th Grade)
This class is for kids 4th – 7th Grade, and will be on Wednesday, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. The children will discuss a story create their own craft pertaining to the story, and sometimes there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with a class limit of 6 by schoolteachers…
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Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
This fun event has something for everyone! The USATF certified course begins and ends at the Intervale Trail Head of The Jackson River Scenic Trail in Covington, Virginia. The trail follows an old railroad bed of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The course has a smooth crushed gravel surface and is mostly flat with some light…