Events
Event Schedule 2022
Frozen Foot Challenge at Seven Bends State Park
We've partnered with adventure race experts, Rev3 Endurance, to bring the second annual race to the Seven Bends State Park.
- Saturday, April 9, 2022
- 9:30 am
- Seven Bends State Park, Lupton Road side
- 12 hour, 6 hour, and 3 hour race options for the hardcore to beginner racers
- Registration and all race info
Safety Day
We're back with the annual Community Safety and Wellness Day after a COVID-19 hiatus. We are happy to co-host this event with Valley Health Shenandoah Memorial Hospital again and hope to see many families out enjoying the event! Complete info.
- Saturday, May 14, 2022
- Central Campus / WW Robinson Elementary School
Kids ROC the Market
Bring your kiddos out the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend for some unique artistic fun and your chance to purchase some local produce and goods from area farmers and artisans.
Hydro dip a wooden plank (supplied) or an item you bring from home with volunteers from Arte Libre VA. How it works
- Saturday, May 28, 2022
- 9 am - 12 noon
- South Street Barn Market @ Woodstock American Legion Parking Lot
- FREE! Snacks and drinks provided for kids.
Luau Pool Party
Join the W.O. Riley Park Pool staff for the first luau pool party with special food, drinks, games, and more!
- Saturday, June 4, 2022
- 7 - 9 pm
- W.O. Riley Park Pool
- Adults: $5, Ages 6-18: $3, Under 5: Free
Woodstock ROCS (Riley Outdoor Concert Series)
Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy dinner from local food vendors along with live entertainment from regional bands.
W.O. Riley Park Event Lawn and Stage area
Food for purchase beginning at 6:00 pm
Music from 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm.
Free Admission! Entertainment coming soon!
- June 10 - The Seven Bends (Rock, blues, funk, jazz, roots)
- July 8 - Ryan Jewel (Country)
- July 22 - The Flashbacks (Oldies, Classics, and Vintage Rock ‘n Roll)
- August 12 - Low Water Bridge (Bluegrass/Country)
Shenandoah Valley ArtFest and Annual Street Concert (formerly Vintage Woodstock)
Celebrate and support fine art from The Valley at the annual Shenandoah Valley ArtFest. Valley artists will fill Court Square with their pieces for sale. Whether you want to exhibit as an artist or want to attend, see more information here!
- Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 2 - 10 pm
- Live Music - The Rogue Farmers (3:30 - 6:00 pm) and The Jangling Reinharts (6-10 pm)
- Over 30 artist booths with art for sale
- Food trucks
- Family friendly games
- Beer, wine and cider garden hosted by Woodstock Rotary Club
Independence Day Fireworks
Free Admission!
- Monday, July 4, 2022
- 9:30 pm - More information
- Shenandoah County Fair Grounds
- Rain date Monday , July 5
Kids ROC at W.O. Riley Park
- Saturday, August 6, 2022
- Time and entertainment TBD
- W.O. Riley Park Rotary Shelter
- FREE! Snacks and drinks for kids provided.
Route 11 Yard Crawl
Route 11 Yard Crawl is an annual event held on the second Saturday in August featuring 43 miles of yard and antique sales.
- Saturday, August 13, 2022
- 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
WoodsTACO
If you love tacos, this is your event! WoodsTACO is our annual street taco competition that is unique to the Shenandoah Valley. Purchase your ticket to taste and cast your vote for your favorite taco teams and enjoy music and folklore dancers as well as adult beverages in historic downtown Woodstock. Only 200 tasting tickets sold so purchase yours in advance today! General admission is free and tacos will be available for purchase.
- Saturday, September 10, 2022
- 12 noon - 4 pm
- Music from Junkfood
- Downtown/Court Square
- Rules and team application forthcoming
Halloween on Court Square
Halloween on Court Square is our annual tradition involving trick or treating outside of businesses, mask making, pumpkin painting, magic shows and several other children’s activities. This year we will be making some necessary social distancing changes in order to limit the spread of COVID-19.
- Saturday, October 29, 2022
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Small Business Saturday
Shopping local makes a positive impact on our town. Support local businesses this holiday season and shop Woodstock on Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Shop Small Sweepstakes
If you shop local this holiday season you could win big! Spend some time and money in our participating Woodstock businesses and you are eligible to enter to win a prize basket with items from these businesses. More information.
Light up Woodstock
Light up Woodstock is held on the Friday evening a week after Thanksgiving featuring a music, parade, wagon rides, visits with Santa on Court Square.
- Friday, December 2, 2022
- 5:30 pm - Children’s choirs and tractor pulled wagon rides
- 6:00 pm - Cookies and hot cocoa in front of historic court house sponsored by Emmanuel Episcopal Church
- 6:30 pm - Holiday parade begins
- 6:45 pm - Lighting of the Tree with Mayor McCleary and special guest, Max, on Court Square
Woodstock's Deck the Halls Holiday Display Contest
Instead of COVID-19, let's spread holiday cheer all over Town! Business and home owners within the Woodstock town limits can decorate their property and enter to win in one of the six categories. More information about entering and voting for your favorite displays can be found here.
Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Load your family/friends in the car and find Santa's Woody Woodstock characters all around Town! List of locations TBD.
For more information, contact the Director of Marketing and Events or (540) 459-3621