Events

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.

Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo

Covington Main Street Covington, VA, United States

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 it's name "Agony in the Alleghanies" with our Gran Fondo course reaching nearly 10,000 feet of climbing! This event features: Gran Fondo: 103 MilesMedia Fondo: 69 MilesMedio Mountain: 64 miles…

Douthat State Park Volunteer Workday

Douthat State Park 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro, VA, United States

Each month, volunteers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to work together on a project that helps improve and maintain our beautiful park. Projects vary each month and may include tasks like trail maintenance, park beautification, litter cleanup, or special restoration projects. This is a great opportunity to get outside, meet new people,…

Free

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage

Historic Masonic Theatre and Ampitheatre 513 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA, United States

You're invited to come see Rhonda Vincent & the Rage at the Historic Masonic Theatre on May 17 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm! Rhonda Vincent is a firecracker of talent that powers one of the hottest bands in any genre of music today. From humble beginnings in the tiny town of Greentop, Missouri, Rhonda’s musical heritage…

Familiarization Tour

The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will be hosting three upcoming Familiarization Tours: First Tour Date: Monday, May 19th, 2025 Tours are from: 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLunch is providedTransportation is providedTours are Free of ChargeBegin & End at the Chamber (110 Mall Rd, Covington, VA 24426) What would you or your employees…

Encore School of Dance – “The Journey”

Historic Masonic Theatre and Ampitheatre 513 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA, United States

Come out to the Historic Masonic Theatre to see the Encore School of Dance perform "The Journey" on Sunday, May 25th from 3pm-5pm! Encore School of Dance presents their Spring Dance Recital “The Journey”. The Journey is a family friendly dance and tumble performance that declares the growth and overall journey of each individual student…

COUNTED CROSS STITCH with Pam Hirt

Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center 439 E Ridgeway St., Clifton Forge, VA

Come out to the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center for a Cross Stitch Class! This class is taught by Pam Hirt. Students have enjoyed Pam's painting barn quilts for years. It was through painting barn quilts that brought her to her love of counted cross stitch. Perhaps you too will love counted cross stitch…

$10

C&O Railway Heritage Festival 2025

C&O Railway Heritage Center 705 Main St, Clifton Forge

2025 C&O Railway Heritage Festival -Vendors-Games-Food & Drinks-Live Entertainment-Bouncy House-Little C&O Train Rides-Model Layout-Tours of museum and rolling stock-Food provided by Clifton Forge Little League $5.00 admission, 3 and under are free! Vendor spaces available for $25Contact wendy@cohs.org or anita@cohs.org or call 540-862-2210705 Main St. Clifton Forge, VA More details to come!!

$5.00

Story/Craft Hour (3rd-5th Grade)

Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center 439 E Ridgeway St., Clifton Forge, VA

This class for kids in 3rd-5th grade is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 9:15-10:15. 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 &…

Story/Craft Hour (K-2nd Grade)

Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center 439 E Ridgeway St., Clifton Forge, VA

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…

2nd Annual River and Trail Day

Intervale Trailhead, Jackson River Scenic Trail, Covington, VA 24426 1903 Dressler Dr., Covington

Alleghany County Parks and Recreation along with Alleghany Outdoors is excited to announce our kickoff to summer with our Second annual Alleghany County River and Trail Day 2025. Location: This event will be held at Intervale Park and Alleghany Outdoors located at 1903 Dressler Drive Covington VA 24426. Time: This event will run from 11:00…

Free