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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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…
Cora Dance Alleghany: General Registration for PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN classes opens!
Cora Dance’s professionally led dance education programs return! PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN classes ensure everyone can access programs and performances no matter their financial circumstances. Cora Dance Alleghany classes in Creative Movement, Modern Dance, and Repertory for ages 5-18 take place at the Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge, VA, and other locations throughout the Alleghany Highlands region.…
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
Stop by and visit the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center to view our 53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit from Oct. 18th – Nov. 29! The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques…
4 events,
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
Stop by and visit the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center to view our 53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit from Oct. 18th – Nov. 29! The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques…
October Youth Night
October Youth Night
Alleghany Highlands Healthy Youth Coalition invites middle & high school students to join for a night of free pizza + activities at there October Youth Night Event! 420 Ridgeway St. Clifton Forge October, 28th 5:00PM - 8:00PM Call 540-965-2100 ext.132 with any questions
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Clifton Forge Downtown Merchant Trick or Treating
Clifton Forge Downtown Merchant Trick or Treating
Come join your favorite merchants for lots of great candy and fun on Thursday, October 31st from 12 to 4pm in downtown Clifton Forge. Hope to see you there! #visitCFVA
Trunk-or-Treat
Trunk-or-Treat
The C&O Railway Heritage Center and The Alleghany Cruisers car club will be hosting Trunk-or-Treat on October 31st, 2024 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at 705 Main St. Clifton Forge, VA. C&O Railway Heritage Center have joined up with the The Alleghany Cruisers recently for other events making them very successful! Bring your little ghouls and goblins down…
4 events,
Fairy Light Bottles – Nancy Smith
Fairy Light Bottles – Nancy Smith
This workshop will take place on Saturday, November 2nd from 11 am until 1 pm, and on November 3rd from 1pm until 3pm for the second half. The cost is $40, and all supplies will be provided. Ages 12 through adult are welcome. Please register to ensure your spot in a group of 5 students. Nancy Smith…
Because (Premiere)
Because (Premiere)
Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance is proud to premier its latest evening-length site-based experience, Because, in the gymnasium of the Clifton Forge Armory on November 2nd from 7PM - 9PM. Gymnasiums are emotional spaces of triumph, defeat, intensity, and mundanity. They are distinctly different, recognizably the same, and always timeless. Created specifically for gymnasiums, Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance’s…
2 events,
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
Stop by and visit the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center to view our 53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit from Oct. 18th – Nov. 29! The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques…
4 events,
Fairy House Display Held Over
Due to its great popularity, the Clifton Forge Public Library is pleased to extend its “Fairy Houses” display throughout the month of November. The display, by local artist Sandra Tamanini, features artistic creations enhanced primarily with natural items such as bark, dried mushrooms, acorns, and pinecones in addition to mosses, lichens, and shelf molds that…
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
Stop by and visit the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center to view our 53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit from Oct. 18th – Nov. 29! The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques…
Cora Dance Alleghany: PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN Dance Classes Begin!
Cora Dance Alleghany: PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN Dance Classes Begin!
Cora Dance’s professionally led dance education programs return! PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN classes ensure everyone can access programs and performances no matter their financial circumstances. Cora Dance Alleghany classes in Creative Movement, Modern Dance, and Repertory for ages 5 and up take place at the Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge, VA and other locations throughout the Alleghany…
5 events,
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 Cathy…
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…
4 events,
Merchant Meet-Up for Small Businesses & Non-Profits
Merchant Meet-Up for Small Businesses & Non-Profits
You are invited to join us on 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 @ 𝟓:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 for the 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?+ 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨+ 𝙉𝙤𝙣𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - Including planning and working together to maximize attendance for the upcoming year at local events. 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬…
4 events,
Holiday Expo at the Depot
Holiday Expo at the Depot
Kick off the holiday season with us at the C&O Railway Heritage Center along with The Alleghany Cruisers at our first Holiday Expo at the Depot! Have holiday crafts, decor, baked goods or other items you would like to sell? DJ Eugene "Lonewolf" Windsor will be there. Food provided by Clifton Forge Little League. Take…
3 events,
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
Stop by and visit the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center to view our 53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit from Oct. 18th – Nov. 29! The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques…
3 events,
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
Stop by and visit the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center to view our 53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit from Oct. 18th – Nov. 29! The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques…
4 events,
The C&O Locomotive 701 Train Show & Sale
The C&O Locomotive 701 Train Show & Sale
The Alleghany Historical Society invites you come out to the C&O Locomotive 701 Train Show & Sale! Stop by the Discovery Center, 227 N. Maple Ave., Covington VA, and the restored Covington C&O Depot Complex, 149 S. Maple Ave., Covington VA, on November 15th and 16th from 11am - 5pm! Admission is $5 (Children under…
4 events,
Children’s Clothing Swap Event
Children’s Clothing Swap Event
Children's Clothing Swap Event! Little ones outgrow clothes so quickly, it feels like buying a new wardrobe every few months. Our Swap Event provides an opportunity for you to exchange the sizes you no longer need with ones that you do without spending a penny to upgrade your little one's wardrobe! How does it work?1)…
3 events,
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
Stop by and visit the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center to view our 53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit from Oct. 18th – Nov. 29! The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques…
3 events,
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
Stop by and visit the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center to view our 53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit from Oct. 18th – Nov. 29! The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques…
5 events,
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
FREE TRAINING! Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: Join us for a Free Training on November 19th from 9am - 5pm to Identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in children and adolescents ages 12-18. Sign up with the QR code or visit www.ahcsb.org
Alley Gallery Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Alley Gallery Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for The Alley Gallery, Located at 227 N Maple Ave, Covington, VA 24426 , on Tuesday, November 19th at 4:30 p.m. Please join us as we unveil the Alley Gallery in downtown Covington featuring a Sensory Path.
6 events,
The Depot on Main presents A Good Ole Fashioned Christmas
The Depot on Main presents A Good Ole Fashioned Christmas
Join us at The DEPOT On Main, 528 Main St Clifton Forge VA, on November 22nd 10-8:30 &November 23rd 10-5:00for A Good Ole Fashioned CHRISTMAS Featuring:Over 30 LOCAL vendorsArtHandcrafted QuiltsPotteryHandcrafted JewelryHandcrafted ClothingHandcrafted FurnitureLive Christmas MusicAntiquesVintage Christmas decor, gifts and more.A Library stocked full of vintage books, FREE COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE & PHOTOS WITH SANTA.Shopper gift registrationGift…
13th Annual Kriskindlmarkt at Clifton Forge School of the Arts
13th Annual Kriskindlmarkt at Clifton Forge School of the Arts
13th Annual German-Style Christmas Market to support Clifton Forge School of the Arts! Friday, Nov 22, 2024, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, Nov 23, 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Kriskindlmarkt is our Appalachian mountain town's version of a European advent market! Enjoy indoor shopping from artisan vendors throughout "The Mill" (our repurposed, 100+…
Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Annual Wine Pairing Dinner
Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Annual Wine Pairing Dinner
Save the Date for 11/22/24!! The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism cordially invites you to the 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 & 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥! This year's dinner will take place at the beautiful 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫, located at 108 Mennefer Ln, Low Moor, VA 24457. The event will take place at 𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 and…
8 events,
Cora Dance Alleghany x Kriskindlmarkt
Cora Dance Alleghany x Kriskindlmarkt
Discover the enchantment of an Appalachian mountain town’s take on a European advent market at Clifton Forge School of the Arts’ Kriskindlmarkt held on November 23rd from 10am - 5pm. The heart of Kriskindlmarkt is nestled in “The Mill,” a beautifully repurposed 100+ year-old lumber mill behind the main CFSOTA building, where you’ll find a…
The Depot on Main presents A Good Ole Fashioned Christmas
The Depot on Main presents A Good Ole Fashioned Christmas
Join us at The DEPOT On Main, 528 Main St Clifton Forge VA, on November 22nd 10-8:30 &November 23rd 10-5:00for A Good Ole Fashioned CHRISTMAS Featuring:Over 30 LOCAL vendorsArtHandcrafted QuiltsPotteryHandcrafted JewelryHandcrafted ClothingHandcrafted FurnitureLive Christmas MusicAntiquesVintage Christmas decor, gifts and more.A Library stocked full of vintage books, FREE COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE & PHOTOS WITH SANTA.Shopper gift registrationGift…
13th Annual Kriskindlmarkt at Clifton Forge School of the Arts
13th Annual Kriskindlmarkt at Clifton Forge School of the Arts
13th Annual German-Style Christmas Market to support Clifton Forge School of the Arts! Friday, Nov 22, 2024, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, Nov 23, 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Kriskindlmarkt is our Appalachian mountain town's version of a European advent market! Enjoy indoor shopping from artisan vendors throughout "The Mill" (our repurposed, 100+…
Cora Dance Alleghany x Clifton Forge Tree Lighting
Cora Dance Alleghany x Clifton Forge Tree Lighting
Holiday community celebrations begin in Clifton Forge with an official lighting of the Town Christmas Tree. Enjoy festive dance performances by Cora Dance Alleghany’s youth company dancers and other local studios, then sing along with the Immanuel Baptist Church choir before lighting the town tree on November 23rd starting at 6pm. For more information, click…
CFMS Annual Town Tree Lighting
CFMS Annual Town Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 16th at 6PM we will begin our community celebrations in Clifton Forge with an official lighting of the Town Christmas Tree. Enjoy festive dance performances. Then sing along with the Immanuel Baptist Church choir to some classic Christmas carols and watch as our special guest lights our town tree. Be sure to bring…
3 events,
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
Stop by and visit the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center to view our 53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit from Oct. 18th – Nov. 29! The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques…
3 events,
53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
Stop by and visit the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center to view our 53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit from Oct. 18th – Nov. 29! The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques…
3 events,
The Jared Scout Band: Holiday Party
The Jared Scout Band: Holiday Party
The Historic Masonic Theatre is very excited to be hosting the The Jared Stout Band, an electrifying alt-country sensation hailing from the heart of Southwestern Virginia. With a musical style that’s as diverse as the Appalachian landscape they call home, this band is redefining the boundaries of country and rock. Come on out to the…
2 events,
The Virginia Opry Presents: Ushering in the Christmas Season
The Virginia Opry Presents: Ushering in the Christmas Season
The Commonwealth of Virginia’s official Opry, The Virginia Opry (est. 1992) in Clifton Forge, will perform “Ushering in the Christmas Season” on stage at The Historic Masonic Theatre on Sat, Nov. 30, at 7:00 p.m. Featuring performances by: Michael Hoover, the world champion Elvis tribute artist who defeated 95 other Elvis tribute artists in Memphis…