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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2024 Smurfit Westrock Christmas Card Contest
Smurfit WestRock and the Alleghany Highlands Artsand Crafts Center (AHACC) have announced that the Christmas Card DesignCompetition for 2024 is underway. The winning design will receive an award of $500. The competition is open to all residents of the Alleghany Highlands and surrounding area. Entries may be prepared using watercolor, oil, acrylic, colored pencil, pen…
2025 Uniquely Alleghany Calendar Contest
Calling all Photographers! The 2025 Uniquely Alleghany Photo Contest officially begins on Thursday, August 1st with entries due to the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism by Friday, September 27th at 5:00 pm. Mail your CD or USB to the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism at 110 Mall Road ,Covington, VA 24426…
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Congressman Ben Cline Meet and Greet
Congressman Ben Cline Meet and Greet
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is hosting meet and greet events for the 3 candidates running for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives. The Chamber is sponsoring these events as an effort to encourage citizens to become more involved in local government by learning about the issues and positions of…
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Clifton Forge Town Council Candidates Forum
Clifton Forge Town Council Candidates Forum
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is hosting a Candidates Forum featuring the 3 candidates running for Clifton Forge Town Council on Wednesday, September 4th at 6:00pm in the Historic Masonic Theatre. The forum is being sponsored by the Chamber as an effort to encourage citizens to become more involved in local government…
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Covington City Council Candidates Forum
Covington City Council Candidates Forum
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is hosting a Candidates Forum featuring the 6 candidates running for Covington City Council on Thursday, September 5th at 6:00pm in the Covington City Hall Council Chambers. The forum is being sponsored by the Chamber as an effort to encourage citizens to become more involved in local…
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End of Summer Bash
End of Summer Bash
Don’t miss the “End of Summer Bash” at the Historic Masonic Theatre Amphitheatre on September 7th from 5pm - 9:30pm. Join us as we say goodbye to summer with an epic lineup of music talent! ~ The Rob Slusser Band will be playing Yesterday’s hits and today’s Appalachian favorites. ~ A Rally Cry features songs…
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Alleghany Highlands Public Schools School Board Candidates Forum
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools School Board Candidates Forum
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is hosting a Candidates Forum featuring the 2 candidates running for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools School Board on Monday, September 9th at 6:30pm in the Gleason Hall at Clifton Academy. The forum is being sponsored by the Chamber as an effort to encourage citizens to become more…
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Library Features Fairy Houses
The Clifton Forge Public Library is pleased to showcase “Fairy Houses,” a display by local artist Sandra Tamanini. The display features artistic creations enhanced primarily with natural items, such as bark, dried mushrooms, acorns, and pinecones. Mrs. Tamanini’s love of nature goes back to childhood when, “as a young tomboy,” she says, “I spent hours…
Pre-School Story Time – Clifton Forge Public Library
Pre-School Story Time – Clifton Forge Public Library
Clifton Forge Public Library invited you to bring your pre-schoolers to Pre-School Story time! We’ll look at many beautiful seashells, identify them, and learn about the mollusks that make them.
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Arts Community Celebration
Arts Community Celebration
Get ready for this years ACC! On September 20th (3pm-9pm) and 21st (10am-5pm) you have the chance to immerse yourself in the arts and crafts community of the Alleghany Highlands. Various art demonstrations will be available as well as live performances, art market vendors, and new to this year, food trucks! Interested in being a…
Buddy’s Christmas Wreath class
Buddy’s Christmas Wreath class
This class will be held during the Arts Community Celebration on September 20th at 7pm. Need a Christmas Wreath? Learn to make your very own with Buddy Carter! Starting at 7pm during the ACC, Buddy will show you how to assemble a wreath with various leaves and flowers. What you need to bring: -Your own…
Sam Bush comes to the Historic Masonic Theatre
Sam Bush comes to the Historic Masonic Theatre
Come see Sam Bush preform at the Historic Masonic Theatre on Friday, September 20th starting at 7:30pm! Sam Bush is a virtuoso American bluegrass musician. Bush plays mandolin, fiddle and guitar as well as being an accomplished bluegrass vocalist. He was a founding member of the New Grass Revival and has been called a modern…
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Cora Dance Alleghany x Arts Community Celebration
Cora Dance Alleghany x Arts Community Celebration
Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance professional dancers, Ross Honaker and Carli Mareneck, will perform a new duet in development by Cora Dance Artistic Director and Choreographer Shannon Hummel, entitled Day at Clifton Forge’s Arts Community Celebration (ACC). In its fifth year, ACC showcases local arts and artists, and offers two days of artist demonstrations, arts activities &…
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Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Union Church Millworks
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Union Church Millworks
You are cordially invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Union Church Millworks! Location: 1809 Selma-Low Moor Rd, Selma, VA Date: Thursday, September 26th Time: 11:30 a.m. See you there!
Merchant Meetup for Small Businesses & Non-Profits
Merchant Meetup for Small Businesses & Non-Profits
You are invited to join us on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 @ 𝟓:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 for the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢’𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝? + 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 + 𝙉𝙤𝙣𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨 This is a great opportunity to connect with local leaders & business owners, share ideas & give feedback, as well as, learn about local resources…
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Fridays in the Forge
Fridays in the Forge
Join the Town of Clifton Forge & Clifton Forge Main Street for a evening of food, live music, entertainment, and activities for all ages!
Cora Dance Alleghany x Fridays in the Forge
Cora Dance Alleghany x Fridays in the Forge
Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance professional dancers, Ross Honaker and Carli Mareneck, will perform a new duet in development by Cora Dance Artistic Director and Choreographer Shannon Hummel, entitled Day at Clifton Forge’s Fridays in the Forge (FIF), an outdoor celebration of music, games, dancing, fun, vendors, and more in Downtown Clifton Forge, VA. Longtime Lewisburg, WV…
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2024 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
2024 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
Join the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism on Saturday, September 28th at Cliff View Golf Course for the 2024 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament! The tournament will kick off with a shotgun start at 10:00 am. Registration is $300 per team of four and includes your green fees, cart rental, lunch, giveaways, great door…
PAINTING ON FEATHERS-RONALD NAVROSKI
PAINTING ON FEATHERS-RONALD NAVROSKI
You're invited to sign up for the Painting on Feathers Class being put on by the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center! This class will be on September 28th beginning at 10 am. The cost is $25 and open to students as young as 16 years old and to adults. There will be a maximum of…
Snow Owl on Slate – Ron Navroski
Snow Owl on Slate – Ron Navroski
This class will be on September 28th beginning at 1pm. The cost is $25 and open to students as young as 16 years old and to adults. There will be a maximum of 12 so be sure to register by September 25th. Students will learn how to paint a Snow Owl on Slate and will be taking…
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Story/Craft Hour(3rd-5th grade)
Story/Craft Hour(3rd-5th grade)
This class for kids in 3rd-5th grade is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 9:15 am-10:15 am. The children will read and discuss a story, make their own craft pertaining to the story, and often there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with retired school teachers…
Story/Craft Hour (K-2nd Grade)
Story/Craft Hour (K-2nd Grade)
This class for kids K-2nd grade is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 to 11:30. The children will read and discuss a story, make their own craft pertaining to the story, and often there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with retired school teachers Cathy Drummer…
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The Wall That Heals Covington
On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has been displayed at nearly 700 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions. Bringing The Wall…
Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale for Two Weekends
Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale for Two Weekends
The Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library will hold a book sale on Friday, October 4 and Friday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm; on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and on Saturday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Members of the Friends of the Clifton…
2024 Virginian Review Political Debate
2024 Virginian Review Political Debate
The Virginian Review will be hosting the 2024 Election Debates at The Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge, VA, on October 3, 2024, from 6pm-8pm. All City/Town council candidates from Covington, Clifton Forge and Iron Gate have been invited to participate. The debate will be live-streamed on the Virginian Review's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/virginiannews The purpose…
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Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale for Two Weekends
Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale for Two Weekends
The Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library will hold a book sale on Friday, October 4 and Friday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm; on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and on Saturday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Members of the Friends of the Clifton…
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10th Annual Jackson River Scenic Trail Poker Run
10th Annual Jackson River Scenic Trail Poker Run
A poker run making use of the Jackson River Scenic Trail to highlight the natural beauty of our area. Participants choose the distance that is best suited for them and are: Short Distance (<2 miles), Stroll (2 miles), Sprint (6 miles), and Beast (14 miles). There are numerous local sponsors and many prizes! More information…
Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale for Two Weekends
Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale for Two Weekends
The Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library will hold a book sale on Friday, October 4 and Friday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm; on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and on Saturday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Members of the Friends of the Clifton…