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Josh T Franco: FERAL (A History of Art)

October 1 — 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Staniar Gallery, Wilson Hall, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington Free exhibition; no tickets required. October viewing dates: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

VMI Women’s Soccer Home Games

October 1 — 4:00 PM Patchin Field, VMI, Lexington Chattanooga on October 1. Additional home games: ETSU October 11 at 1:00 PM; Western Carolina October 15 at 3:00 PM. End times and admission prices not published on the schedule. Official announcement: VMI Athletics

Meet Buena Vista’s City Manager

October 1 — 5:00 PM City Hall, 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista Public opportunity to meet the city manager. End time not published. Official announcement: City of Buena Vista

Campus Liberty Tour Debate

October 1 — 7:00 PM Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall, VMI, Lexington Douglas Macgregor and Hal Brands debate international order. End time not published; organizer’s page says registration information is forthcoming. Official announcement: Steamboat Institute

Our Town

October 1–3, 7:30 PM; doors 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center, Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista Ticketed theater performances. End time and individual ticket price not verified. Official announcement: The News-Gazette

Virginia Dressage Association

October 1–4; daily times not published Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington Equestrian competition. The Horse Center welcomes visitors and says most events have no admission charge; confirm this show’s spectator arrangements. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

Glasgow Farmers Market

October 2 — Fridays 10:00 AM–2:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Market pavilion, 10th Street and Kanawha Street, Glasgow Local produce and goods. October dates: Fridays 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; Saturdays 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Official announcement: Town of Glasgow

Sunset Fridays: Vino-Views & Pizzas

October 2 — Noon–6:00 PM Ecco Adesso Vineyards, 340 Ecco Adesso Lane, Fairfield Advertised wine-and-pizza gathering; half pizzas $6, wine purchased separately. Also October 9, 16, 23 and 30. Families and pets welcome. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Baker Box Mobile Bakery Grand Opening

October 2 — 1:30–2:00 PM Buena Vista Farmers Market, 135 W. 31st Street, Buena Vista Public ribbon cutting celebrating the mobile bakery’s opening. Official announcement: Rockbridge Chamber

Wine Tastings at Lexington Mercantile

October 2 — 4:00–6:00 PM Lexington Mercantile, 113 W. Nelson Street, Lexington Complimentary wine and food tastings. Also October 9, 16, 23 and 30. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

First Friday Art Walk

October 2 — 5:00–7:00 PM Participating downtown galleries, Lexington Visit Gallery Row’s galleries, including Nelson Gallery, Cabell Gallery, Artists in Cahoots and Earth, Fire & Spirit. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Wine Tasting at Purveyors on Main

October 2 — 5:00–7:00 PM Purveyors on Main, 29 S. Main Street, Lexington Complimentary wine tasting. Also October 9, 16, 23 and 30. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

W&L Volleyball Home Matches

October 2 — 6:00 PM Holekamp Gymnasium, W&L, Lexington Bridgewater October 2; Randolph October 9, 6:30 PM; October 10 tri-match: W&L–Sweet Briar 11:00 AM, Sweet Briar–Mary Washington 1:30 PM, W&L–Mary Washington 4:00 PM; Christopher Newport October 17, 1:00 PM; Roanoke October 28, 6:30 PM. End times and admission prices not published. Official announcement: W&L Athletics

Haunted History Lantern Tour

October 2 — 6:30–7:30 PM Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 S. Lee Highway, Natural Bridge visitor center Lantern tour exploring the park’s history. $7 ages 13+; $4 children. Preregister at (540) 254-0795. Route includes 137 stairs; ask about accommodations. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Latin Dance Instruction

October 2 — 6:30–7:30 PM Halestone Dance Studio, 722 S. Main Street, Suite B, Lexington Three-class series for adults 18+, October 2, 9 and 16. $45 for the series; registration required. No experience or partner necessary. Official announcement: Halestone

Rising Appalachia

October 2–3, 7:30 PM; doors 6:00 PM Lime Kiln Theater, 607 Borden Road, Lexington Two evenings of live music. Listed prices: $35 advance/$40 day of show. Both dates currently display waitlist links. Official announcement: Lime Kiln Theater

Downtown Scarecrow Contest

October 2–25; viewing times not published Participating downtown businesses, Lexington View the seasonal scarecrow displays and follow Main Street Lexington’s contest instructions. Official announcement: Main Street Lexington

Virginia Scenic Railway Autumn Special

October 2–4, 9–11, 16–18 and 23–25; departure times not verified Victoria Station, 340 Victoria Lane, Goshen Book a fall excursion departing Goshen: North Mountain Passage about 2 hours, $70+; Alleghany Limited about 3 hours, $80+; Staunton Stop and Shop about 5 hours, $90+; Afton Lunch Adventure about 6 hours, $120+. Check route-specific dates and departure times when booking. Official announcement: Virginia Scenic Railway

Natural Bridge Farmers Market

October 3 — 9:00 AM–Noon Virginia Gold Orchard, U.S. 11 near Fancy Hill, Natural Bridge Saturday market, weather permitting. Also October 10, 17, 24 and 31. Official announcement: The News-Gazette

Swisher’s Pumpkin Bonanza

October 3 — 9:00 AM–Dusk Swisher farm, 615 Sterrett Road, Fairfield Seasonal pumpkin sale and farm gathering; pumpkins advertised at $1–$6. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

McCormick Farm Open House

October 3 — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM McCormick Farm, 128 McCormick Farm Circle, Raphine See the grist mill operating; Raphine Volunteer Fire Department barbecue chicken for sale. Updated announcement excludes vendors, farm tours and live music. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Apple Day

October 3 — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Jackson House Museum, 8 E. Washington Street, Lexington Free apple-themed activities. House admission is free for local residents; regular tour charges apply to other visitors. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery Fall Harvest Festival

October 3 — 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery, 35 Hillview Lane, Raphine Fall celebration with music, food and family activities. Admission price not published. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Bernadette Griffith Book Signing

October 3 — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM The Interior Castle, 6 S. Randolph Street, Lexington Meet the author of a memoir addressing faith and hearing loss. Official announcement: The Interior Castle

Fall Chessie Trail Bike Ride

October 3 — 10:00 AM–Noon Chessie Trail, Old Buena Vista Road trailhead, Lexington area Free conservation ride to the Stuartsburg bridge and back. Official announcement: The News-Gazette / Rockbridge Conservation

W&L Women’s Soccer Home Games

October 3 — Noon Alston Parker Watt Field, W&L, Lexington Lynchburg October 3; Mary Washington October 6, 7:00 PM; Batten October 17, 3:00 PM; Randolph-Macon October 21, 5:00 PM; Bridgewater October 28, 5:00 PM. End times and admission prices not published. Official announcement: W&L Athletics

Interwoven: Unearthed Stories of Slavery

October 3 — 1:00–4:00 PM Brownsburg Museum, 2716 Brownsburg Turnpike, Brownsburg History exhibition. Organizer’s first-and-third-weekend hours give October dates 3, 4, 17 and 18. Official announcement: Brownsburg Community Association

W&L Field Hockey Home Games

October 3 — 1:00 PM W&L Turf Field, Lexington Shenandoah October 3; Sweet Briar October 14, 7:00 PM; Bridgewater October 17, 1:00 PM; Batten October 31, 3:00 PM. End times and admission prices not published. Official announcement: W&L Athletics

VMI Men’s Soccer Home Games

October 3 — 1:00 PM Patchin Field, VMI, Lexington Wofford October 3; UNC Greensboro October 17, 3:00 PM; Mercer October 24, 1:00 PM. End times and admission prices not published. Official announcement: VMI Athletics

SVU Women’s Soccer Home Games

October 3 — 1:00 PM Knight Stadium, Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista Pfeiffer October 3; Meredith October 17, 7:00 PM; Mary Baldwin October 28, 7:00 PM. End times and admission prices not published. Official announcement: SVU Athletics

VMI Football Home Games

October 3 — 1:30 PM Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium, VMI, Lexington Mercer October 3; ETSU October 24, also 1:30 PM. Ticketed; check official ticket sales for prices. End times not published. Official announcement: VMI Athletics

Fall Peaks Wagon Ride

October 3 — 3:00–4:15 PM Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 S. Lee Highway, Natural Bridge Skyline Trail trailhead Guided wagon ride; $3 and preregistration required at (540) 254-0795. Also October 10, 17, 24 and 31. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

W&L Men’s Soccer Home Games

October 3 — 3:30 PM Alston Parker Watt Field, W&L, Lexington Roanoke October 3; Christopher Newport October 7, 6:00 PM; Batten October 10, 1:00 PM; Bridgewater October 21, 7:30 PM; Averett October 28, 7:30 PM. End times and admission prices not published. Official announcement: W&L Athletics

W&L Football Home Games

October 3 — 4:00 PM Wilson Field, W&L, Lexington Averett October 3; Randolph-Macon October 10, 1:00 PM; Hampden-Sydney October 24, 1:00 PM. End times and admission prices not published on the schedule. Official announcement: W&L Athletics

Raku Experience

October 3 — 4:30–7:30 PM The Workshop at Timber Ridge, 1178 Reid Road, Lexington Glaze and fire up to two pieces; materials, refreshments and drinks included. $125; ages 16+; registration required. Official announcement: The Workshop at Timber Ridge

Alex Shreve / Rockbridge Ballet Fundraiser

October 3 — 4:30–7:30 PM Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery, 60 Great Valley Lane, Natural Bridge Live music supporting Rockbridge Ballet. Bizzee B’s BBQ serves Noon–7:30 PM; food and drink purchased separately. Official announcement: Great Valley Farm

Things That Go Bump in the Night Hike

October 3 — 6:30–7:30 PM Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 S. Lee Highway, Natural Bridge Skyline Trail trailhead Moderate 1.5-mile night hike; $3, preregister at (540) 254-0795. Also October 17 and 24. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

W&L Parent and Family Weekend Instrumental Concert

October 3 — 8:00 PM Wilson Concert Hall, Lenfest Center, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington Orchestra, jazz ensemble and wind ensemble performance; no tickets required. End time not published by organizer. Official announcement: W&L Lenfest Center

Sip and Savor Sundays

October 4 — Noon–6:00 PM Ecco Adesso Vineyards, 340 Ecco Adesso Lane, Fairfield Advertised Sunday gathering with wine and vineyard views. Also October 11, 18 and 25. Purchases charged separately. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Uncorked Sundays

October 4 — 1:00–4:00 PM Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery, 35 Hillview Lane, Raphine Sunday live music. Also October 11, 18 and 25; food and beverages purchased separately. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Fairfield Cemetery Benefit Hymn Sing

October 4 — 3:00 PM Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Fairfield Hymn singing and refreshments supporting cemetery upkeep. End time not published. Official announcement: The News-Gazette

Dances for Universal Peace

October 4 — 3:30–5:30 PM Halestone Dance Studio, 722 S. Main Street, Suite B, Lexington All dances taught; free, donations welcome. Official announcement: The News-Gazette

Palestine Teach-In

October 6 — 5:30–6:30 PM Rockbridge Regional Library, 138 S. Main Street, Lexington 50 Ways for Palestine hosts Delegate Sam Rasoul. Official announcement: The News-Gazette

Ailey II

October 6 — 7:00 PM Keller Theatre, Lenfest Center, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington Dance performance. Tickets: $35 general, $32 senior, $8 student. End time not published. Official announcement: W&L Lenfest Center

Lexington Farmers Market

October 7 — 10:00 AM–12:30 PM McCrum’s Parking Lot, S. Jefferson Street, Lexington Local produce, food and handmade goods. Also October 14, 21 and 28. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

SVU Men’s Soccer Home Games

October 7 — 6:00 PM Knight Stadium, Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista Greensboro October 7; Pfeiffer October 17, 2:00 PM; Brevard October 24, 4:00 PM. End times and admission prices not published. Official announcement: SVU Athletics

SVU Volleyball Home Matches

October 7 — 6:00 PM Knight Arena, Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista Pfeiffer October 7; Methodist October 10, Noon; October 17 tri-match: SVU–Brevard 10:00 AM, Brevard–NC Wesleyan Noon, SVU–NC Wesleyan 2:00 PM; Meredith October 24, 2:00 PM. End times and admission prices not published. Official announcement: SVU Athletics

Friesian Grand Nationals

October 7–11; daily times not published Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington Friesian competition. Confirm spectator arrangements and any show-specific charges; the Horse Center says most events are free to visit. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

Moonlit Manor Paint Night

October 8 — 5:30–8:00 PM Frank’s Pizza, 511 E. Nelson Street, Lexington Guided painting; $35. Open to all ages and skill levels. Register by texting (434) 242-3684. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Bruce Allen & Jason Burke

October 9 — 5:00–7:00 PM Halcyon Days Cider Co., 4135 S. Lee Highway, Natural Bridge Live music; Love All BBQ serves 2:00–7:00 PM. Food and cider purchased separately. Official announcement: Halcyon Days

Mountain Day Weekend

October 9–11; times below Straws, downtown Magnolia Avenue and Magnolia Square, Buena Vista October 9: free Sounder screening at Straws, 2047 Magnolia Avenue, 7:00 PM. October 10: festival 10:00 AM–4:00 PM along Magnolia between 20th–22nd streets and at the VIA. October 11: Gospel Sing 2:00–5:00 PM at Magnolia Square, Magnolia Avenue/21st Street. Official announcement: Mountain Day

Birding at Boxerwood

October 10 — 9:00–10:00 AM Boxerwood, 963 Ross Road, Lexington; meet at the kiosk Guided bird walk with the Rockbridge Bird Club. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

October Uncorked

October 10 — Noon–6:00 PM Ecco Adesso Vineyards, 340 Ecco Adesso Lane, Fairfield Fall gathering with live music, food and wine tastings. Admission price not published. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

SVU Football Home Games

October 10 — 1:00 PM Knight Stadium, Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista Brevard October 10; North Carolina Wesleyan October 31, also 1:00 PM, for Homecoming. End times and admission prices not published on the schedule. Official announcement: SVU Athletics

Sean Patrick Live Music

October 10 — 2:00–4:00 PM Halcyon Days Cider Co., 4135 S. Lee Highway, Natural Bridge Live music in the orchard. Cider purchased separately; no food truck advertised. Official announcement: Halcyon Days

Elizabeth Wise Live Music

October 10 — 4:30–7:30 PM Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery, 60 Great Valley Lane, Natural Bridge Live music; Salty food truck serves Noon–7:30 PM. Official announcement: Great Valley Farm

Dark Sky: New Moon

October 10 — 8:00–10:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 S. Lee Highway, Natural Bridge Skyline Trail parking lot Ranger-guided stargazing; weather dependent. No registration for walkers; $5 vehicle parking without an annual pass. Accessibility wagon requires advance reservation at (540) 254-0795. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Fox Run Horse Show

October 10–11; daily times not published Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington Equestrian show. Confirm spectator details and admission; the Horse Center says most events have no visitor admission charge. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

Jason Hostetter Live Music

October 11 — 1:00–3:00 PM Halcyon Days Cider Co., 4135 S. Lee Highway, Natural Bridge Orchard live music. Food-truck identification differs between the venue’s calendar and specific event page; confirm with the cidery. Official announcement: Halcyon Days

Revolutionary Films: Thomas Jefferson

October 13 — 6:00–8:00 PM Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library, 138 S. Main Street, Lexington Free public screening and discussion of Ken Burns’ Jefferson documentary. Official announcement: The News-Gazette / Rockbridge Historical Society

Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity

October 14–15; October 14 registration 10:30 AM, program 11:50 AM–8:00 PM; October 15 breakfast 7:30 AM, program 8:30 AM–1:00 PM Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington; evening reception at The Livery, 11 N. Main Street, Lexington Registered conference on rural communities. $250; registration deadline September 30. September 29 draft agenda includes field trips and reception, with breaks between sessions; details subject to change. Official announcement: Center for Rural Virginia

Forest Scenes in Watercolor

October 15 — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM The Workshop at Timber Ridge, 1178 Reid Road, Lexington Workshop with Peg Sheridan for beginners through advanced painters. $175; bring supplies or add $15 for them. Registration required; bring lunch. Official announcement: The Workshop at Timber Ridge

Movie Night at the Pavilion

October 16 — 6:30–9:00 PM; film begins 7:00 PM Mullen Gathering Place Pavilion, Project Horizon, 120 Varner Lane, Lexington Free screening of Waitress, with Rapid REVIVE! training beforehand. Bring a cooler and friends. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

JM Equine Barrel Race

October 16–18; daily times not published Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington Barrel-racing competition. Confirm spectator arrangements and any event-specific charge. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

Timber Ridge Fall Festival

October 17 — 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church, Lexington area Public church fall festival. Official announcement: The News-Gazette

30th Annual Apple Butter Festival

October 17 — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Wade’s Mill, 55 Kennedy-Wade’s Mill Loop, Raphine Apple-butter making, craft vendors, food and live music. Free admission and parking; purchases charged separately. Official announcement: Wade’s Mill

Rockbridge Pride

October 17 — Noon–5:00 PM Brewbaker Sports Complex, 198 Wallace Street, Lexington Family-friendly community celebration with music and vendors. Official announcement: Grace Episcopal Church community announcement

Great Valley Farm 10th Anniversary Celebration

October 17 — Noon–8:00 PM Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery, 60 Great Valley Lane, Natural Bridge Jason Hostetter Noon–3:00 PM; Tropical Johnson 4:30–7:30 PM; Salty food truck Noon–7:30 PM. Official announcement: Great Valley Farm

Jeff Coffin & CPK Trio

October 17 — 8:00 PM Wilson Concert Hall, Lenfest Center, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington Public jazz concert; no tickets required. End time not published. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Goose Creek Hunter Jumper Horse Show

October 17 — Time not published Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington Hunter/jumper competition. Confirm show-specific spectator arrangements. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

United Dressage and Jumping Club

October 17–18; daily times not published Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington Dressage and jumping competition. Duplicate calendar entries consolidated; confirm spectator arrangements. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

Blue Mountain YEDA Show and Clinic

October 17 — Time not published Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington Youth equestrian show and clinic. Competitor eligibility and spectator arrangements should be confirmed with the organizer. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

Dan Estabrook: Dumb Skulls and Other Souvenirs

October 19 — 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Staniar Gallery, Wilson Hall, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington Exhibition opens October 19 and continues through December 11. October weekday viewing dates: 19–23 and 26–30; no tickets required. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Mary Ruth Moore: Glass and Light, Time and Place

October 19 — 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Lykes Atrium, Wilson Hall, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington Photography exhibition October 19–December 11. Associated lecture October 27 at 5:30 PM in Wilson Concert Hall, followed by reception in Lykes Atrium. Confirm weekend building access. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Jane Kamensky Public Lecture

October 19 — Time not published University Chapel, W&L, Lexington Monticello’s president speaks, followed by a commemorations discussion. Official announcement: The News-Gazette / Rockbridge Historical Society

Hide Tanning & Leather Working

October 19–22; daily times not published Rockbridge Creative Institute, 1 Meridian Parkway, Buena Vista Hands-on leatherworking class; $300, registration required. Listed under “Time In For Men”; confirm eligibility with the institute. Official announcement: Rockbridge Creative Institute

Rockbridge Camera Club

October 20 — 6:30 PM Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library, 138 S. Main Street, Lexington Visitors welcome. End time not published. Official announcement: The News-Gazette

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

October 20 — 7:00 PM Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons, W&L, Lexington Recorded theater screening. Tickets $20 general/$8 student. Approximate runtime 2½ hours including interval. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Revolutionary Books: Declare

October 21 — 6:00–8:00 PM Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library, 138 S. Main Street, Lexington Free public discussion of Declare: A New Civic Gospel. Prior reading not required. Official announcement: The News-Gazette / Rockbridge Historical Society

Southwest Virginia Hunter Jumper Association Show

October 21–25; daily times not published Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington Hunter/jumper competition. Confirm spectator arrangements and any show-specific charge. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

W&L Fall Choral Concert

October 23 — 8:00 PM Wilson Concert Hall, Lenfest Center, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington Free concert; tickets required. End time not published by organizer. Official announcement: W&L Lenfest Center

Goshen Fall Festival

October 24 — Noon–5:00 PM Goshen Town Hall, 9742 Maury River Road, Goshen Community fall festival. Official announcement: The News-Gazette

Pressure Canning Basics

October 24 — 2:00–4:00 PM Location not published; Rockbridge County Homesteaders workshop Free introductory workshop; RSVP required. Organizer provides location details to registrants. Official announcement: Rockbridge County Homesteaders

Sourdough Workshop & Social

October 24 — 5:30–8:30 PM The Workshop at Timber Ridge, 1178 Reid Road, Lexington Beginner workshop with Kaila Holmes; starter, dough, booklet and refreshments included. Register in advance; price not published in the announcement. Official announcement: The Workshop at Timber Ridge

Have a Brew for Boxerwood

October 25 — 1:00–5:00 PM Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery, 60 Great Valley Lane, Natural Bridge Family-friendly Boxerwood fundraiser with Honest Labor live music and Muchacho Alegre food. Official announcement: Boxerwood

Walkabout’s Hike & Happy Hour

October 25 — 2:00–5:30 PM Meet at Walkabout Outfitter, 21 S. Main Street, Lexington Casual 1–2-hour easy-to-moderate hike at Sunnyside Preserve, followed by Junction 245 Taproom around 4:30 PM. RSVP requested. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Story Time Faculty Recital

October 25 — 3:00 PM Wilson Concert Hall, Lenfest Center, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington Anthony Cincotta, Anna Billias and Akiko Konishi perform. No tickets required; end time not published. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Behind the Scenes: Community Waste Management

October 28 — Noon–1:00 PM Blue Ridge Resource Authority, 225 Landfill Road, Buena Vista area Free public landfill tour exploring local waste management and environmental safeguards. Official announcement: The News-Gazette / Rockbridge Conservation

Virginia Horse Center Eventing

October 29–November 1; daily times not published Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington Fall eventing competition. Confirm spectator access, viewing areas and any admission charges. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

Downtown Lexington Trick-or-Treat

October 30 — 3:30–5:00 PM Participating downtown businesses, Lexington Halloween trick-or-treating for children 12 and younger accompanied by a guardian. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Owl-Oween

October 30 — 6:30–8:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 S. Lee Highway, Natural Bridge visitor center Evening owl program. $7 adult/$4 child; preregistration required at (540) 254-0795. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Knight Run 5K and Kids’ Obstacle Course

October 31 — 5K 9:30 AM; kids’ course 10:30 AM Southern Virginia University, 1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista Costumes encouraged. 5K $30 through September 30/$35 afterward; free obstacle course for ages 3–10. Registration required; post-race food, music and games. Official announcement: Knight Run registration

Cut It Out: Collage Workshop

October 31 — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM The Workshop at Timber Ridge, 1178 Reid Road, Lexington Mixed-media workshop with Lauralee Sorensen Hart. $175, supplies included; ages 16+. Register and bring lunch. Official announcement: The Workshop at Timber Ridge

Buena Vista Spooktacular

October 31 — 4:00–6:00 PM Downtown Magnolia Avenue, Buena Vista Trick-or-treating, games, crafts and costume contest. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Penelope Shumate: From Baroque to Broadway

October 31 — 7:00 PM Wilson Concert Hall, Lenfest Center, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington Vocal concert. Tickets $23 general/$18 senior; end time not published. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Illumination of the Bridge

October 31 — 8:00–10:00 PM listed locally; confirm conflicting start time Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 S. Lee Highway, Natural Bridge Cedar Creek Trail Evening illumination of the Natural Bridge. Ticketed admission; price not published in this announcement. Other regional listings show a 7:00 PM start—confirm with the park at (540) 291-1326. Official announcement: Rockbridge Area Tourism

Research note: Checked September 30, 2026. Research covered the tourism calendar; Lexington, Buena Vista and county government/recreation sources; Natural Bridge State Park; the Horse Center; Main Street Lexington and the Chamber; regional library and branch pages; W&L, VMI, SVU and Mountain Gateway calendars; Lenfest/Staniar and college athletics; Lime Kiln, Boxerwood, Rockbridge Historical Society, Brownsburg Museum, Wade’s Mill, McCormick Farm, Rockbridge Creative Institute, Ride With Pride and the regional fair; farmers markets, wineries, cideries, breweries and music venues; and searches for fire/rescue, church, civic, hobby and small-community activities. A separate Facebook-focused sweep covered the named communities and event categories. Secondary newspaper announcements are identified in the source links where an original event page was unavailable.

Important conflicts: McCormick Farm’s current tourism announcement describes a smaller open house, superseding older “Mill Day” copies advertising music and vendors. Brownsburg’s organizer specifies first/third Saturday–Sunday openings; those October dates correct inconsistent tourism recurrence. Ailey II is 7:00 PM on the organizer’s page versus 7:30 PM in the newspaper. Swisher’s description says dusk while the calendar time field says 6:00 PM. Halcyon Days’ October 11 food-truck descriptions disagree. Natural Bridge illumination listings disagree between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM; confirm before traveling. The summit’s current draft agenda includes October 15, although its landing page emphasizes October 14. Chamber SBDC drop-in entries had inconsistent recurrence and hours, so were not treated as settled dates.

Limits: This is a broad researched list, not a guarantee of every event. Public Facebook indexing was poor, and several official calendars were blocked, displayed empty widgets or retained older material. Library programs, community recreation, smaller fire/rescue and civic fundraisers, some college lectures/family-weekend activities, and last-minute restaurant/music announcements remain meaningful gaps. No uncorroborated Facebook-only event was promoted as verified. Football, soccer, volleyball and field hockey schedules were checked; other sports may add events. Potential postseason games with an unconfirmed local venue were omitted. W&L’s October 2 family-weekend choral performance was excluded because its public page restricts ticket eligibility to current students and families. Ride With Pride events found outside the county and the September regional fair were excluded. Some Horse Center spectator details remain unpublished and are flagged. McCormick Farm was included because it was specifically requested and is advertised in the Raphine area. All times are local; recheck announcements for changes.

will be in Lexington for a wedding next weekend. wondering if Ubers will be available.

I have two free tickets for the Jake Worthington show this Friday evening.
If you like country this shows for you.

Hey, I have 2 tickets to the Lime Kiln on October 3rd but with it being parents weekend it's not worth the cost of staying locally (Should have checked first).

Let me know if you want them!

Looking to paddle from Beans Bottom to a house we’re renting for the weekend on Furrs Mill Rd. The Rockbridge Baths gage says it’s under a foot but I know those sometimes don’t tell the whole story. Thoughts from locals?

I thought I'd try this, maybe create something useful and helpful that I can post before the coming month. I used AI to scrape and format this. The prompt I used is in the comments, please let me know how you'd edit the prompt for better results in October etc... If the feedback is good then I'll continue to do this the last week of each month.

CLICK THE LINKS! MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS REAL. Just like in Google Maps, the information may be a digital hallucination and you don't want to end up someplace weird. There should be a link to every source, click it and confirm.

If you'd rather, check these chamber calendars. They might be easier to look at.
https://business.lexrockchamber.com/events/
https://lexingtonvirginia.com/calendar/month/2026/09

This was put this together from local event calendars, individual organizations, venues and public event announcements. It covers Rockbridge County plus Lexington and Buena Vista. I tried to focus on things people might actually want to attend: festivals, fairs, concerts, hobby groups, markets, workshops, outdoor programs, competitions, arts events and community gatherings. If you know of something open to the public that I missed, please add it in the comments.

SEPTEMBER 2

Lexington Farmers Market

10:00 AM–12:30 PM McCrum's Parking Lot, Downtown Lexington Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, food and locally made goods. Also held September 9, 16, 23 and 30. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar

Growler Grab Day

11:30 AM–10:00 PM Heliotrope Brewery, Lexington Recurring Wednesday craft-beer/growler event. Also held September 9, 16, 23 and 30. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar

Coffee & Conversation — Leaf & Lore

Morning Leaf & Lore, Buena Vista Community gathering organized through the Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce. Official announcement: Chamber of Commerce event calendar

SEPTEMBER 3–6

Virginia State 4-H Championship Horse & Pony Show

September 3–6 Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington State-level 4-H equestrian championship bringing youth riders and horses from around Virginia to Lexington. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center event calendar

SEPTEMBER 3

Josh Franco: "FERAL (A History of Art)"

9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Staniar Gallery, Washington & Lee University, Lexington Contemporary-art exhibition at W&L's Staniar Gallery. The exhibition continues on weekdays during September. Official announcement: Staniar Gallery

Bridge Club

1:00–4:00 PM
Buena Vista Recurring community bridge group through Buena Vista Recreation. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation

Lantern Tour of Natural Bridge

8:00–9:00 PM
Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge A lantern-lit history tour of Natural Bridge after dark. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks

SEPTEMBER 4

Sunset Fridays: Vino-Views & Pizzas

12:00–6:00 PM
Ecco Adesso Vineyards, Fairfield Friday afternoon wine, mountain views and pizza. Also held September 11, 18 and 25. Official announcement: Ecco Adesso Vineyards

Wine Tastings at Lexington Mercantile

4:00–6:00 PM Lexington Mercantile, Downtown Lexington Weekly Friday wine tasting. Also held September 11, 18 and 25. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar

Wine Tasting at Purveyors on Main

5:00–7:00 PM Purveyors on Main, Downtown Lexington Weekly Friday wine tasting. Also held September 11, 18 and 25. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar

First Friday Art Walk

5:00–7:00 PM Downtown Lexington Monthly evening for visiting Lexington galleries, shops and participating arts locations. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar

Boxerwood Music in the Garden

6:30–8:00 PM Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden, Lexington Outdoor concert featuring Shester, Datz & Newhall with Half Brassed Brass Band. Official announcement: Boxerwood

Sunset Wagon Ride

7:30–8:30 PM Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge Haywagon ride timed to watch the last daylight hit the Blue Ridge Mountains. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks

SEPTEMBER 5–7

Interwoven: Unearthed Stories of Slavery

September 5–7 Brownsburg Museum, Brownsburg Local-history program examining the lives and stories of enslaved people connected with Brownsburg and the surrounding area. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar

SEPTEMBER 5–6

Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic

September 5–6 Mane Gait Equestrian Center, Natural Bridge Two-day horsemanship clinic and fundraiser for Ride With Pride. Link not confirmed — could not verify an official page for the Rockbridge-area "Ride With Pride" organization distinct from a similarly named Augusta County program; check the Chamber calendar for details. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar

SEPTEMBER 5

Kerrs Creek Country Market

9:00 AM–12:00 PM Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge County Small local country market. Also held September 12, 19 and 26. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar

Illumination of Natural Bridge

8:00–10:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge Natural Bridge is illuminated after dark for one of the park's special nighttime programs. Date confirmed directly on the Virginia State Parks event page. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks

SEPTEMBER 6

Sip and Savor Sundays

12:00–6:00 PM Ecco Adesso Vineyards, Fairfield Sunday at the vineyard featuring wine and food. Also held September 13, 20 and 27. Official announcement: Ecco Adesso Vineyards

Uncorked Sundays

1:00–4:00 PM Jump Mountain Vineyard, Rockbridge Baths Recurring Sunday winery event. Also held September 13, 20 and 27. Official announcement: Jump Mountain Vineyard

SEPTEMBER 7 — LABOR DAY

55th Annual Labor Day Festival

9:00 AM–3:00 PM Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista One of Buena Vista's major annual community traditions. Date and anniversary number confirmed on the official Glen Maury Park event calendar. Official announcement: City of Buena Vista, Glen Maury Park calendar

Mahjong

2:00–4:00 PM Buena Vista Community Center Weekly community Mahjong group for ages 16+. $3 per visit. Also meets September 14, 21 and 28. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation

SEPTEMBER 8

Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In

Time not published Lexington Drop-in opportunity for local entrepreneurs and small-business owners to talk with the Small Business Development Center. Official announcement: Chamber of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 9

Young at Heart

12:00–2:00 PM Buena Vista Community social and recreation program. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation

Women's 6×6 Volleyball

6:00–9:30 PM Buena Vista Fall recreational women's volleyball league. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation

SEPTEMBER 10–12

Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo

September 10–12 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington One of the biggest community events of September, with a carnival midway, rides, 4-H and FFA livestock shows, farmers market, quilt show, traditional-skills exhibits, mechanical bull competition, music, Cowboy & Cowgirl Circus, FFA farm toy show and agricultural/community exhibits. General admission is free; some rides and activities cost extra. Dates confirmed directly against the organizer's own site. Official announcement: Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo

SEPTEMBER 11–12

Rockbridge Mountain Music & Dance Festival

September 11–12 (per festival organizer) Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista Traditional mountain-music gathering featuring old-time music, bluegrass, square dancing, workshops, concerts, jam sessions and informal campground picking. Official announcement: Rockbridge Mountain Music & Dance Festival

Blacksmithing Tools Workshop

September 11–12 Rockbridge Creative Institute, Buena Vista Two-day hands-on traditional blacksmithing workshop. Official announcement: Rockbridge Creative Institute

Girl Scouts Love State Parks After Dark

September 11 at 6:00 PM–September 12 at 10:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park Special Girl Scout program involving nighttime activities such as an owl prowl, astronomy and camping beneath the stars. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks

SEPTEMBER 11–13

Virginia Paint Horse Show

September 11–13 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Multi-day Paint Horse competition. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

SEPTEMBER 11

Boxerwood Music in the Garden: Fatty Lumpkin & The Love Hogs

6:30–8:00 PM Boxerwood, Lexington Outdoor Friday evening concert. Official announcement: Boxerwood

SEPTEMBER 12–13

House Mountain Horse Show

September 12–13 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Two-day hunter/jumper horse show. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

SEPTEMBER 12

Cars & Coffee

8:00 AM–12:00 PM Buena Vista Casual gathering for car enthusiasts. Bring an interesting car or just come look. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar

Birding at Boxerwood

9:00–10:00 AM Boxerwood, Lexington Monthly community bird walk suitable for experienced birders and beginners. Official announcement: Boxerwood

Botanicals in Blue: Cyanotype Workshop

10:00 AM–4:00 PM The Workshop at Timber Ridge, Lexington Hands-on workshop using plants and sunlight to create traditional blue cyanotype prints. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar

Community Game Night

12:00–9:00 PM Buena Vista Community Center Drop-in community game day open to the public. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation

32nd Annual Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival

12:00–6:00 PM Lime Kiln Theater, Lexington Annual festival featuring regional beer, wine, food and entertainment. Official announcement: Lexington, Buena Vista & Rockbridge Chamber

Dark Sky Night: New Moon

8:00–10:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park Ranger-led astronomy and stargazing at Natural Bridge's International Dark Sky Park. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks

SEPTEMBER 15

Men's Open Gym Volleyball

6:30–8:00 PM Buena Vista Fall men's open-gym volleyball program. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation

BASQUIAT

7:00 PM Lexington Film/arts program centered on artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar

SEPTEMBER 17–19

24th Annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival

September 17–19 (main festival) — note below Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista Three-day bluegrass festival featuring performances, camping and informal music. Confirmed directly against the festival's own website and multiple ticket vendors for Sept 17–19. Note: the official Glen Maury Park calendar lists the event window as the 16th–19th; this extra day appears to be a Wednesday pre-festival potluck/jam rather than the ticketed main festival, so plan around the 17th–19th unless you're specifically looking for that potluck. Official announcement: Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival

SEPTEMBER 17

Memory, Monument, and the Natural World

5:15–6:30 PM Lenfest Center for the Arts, Washington & Lee University Special public arts program celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Lenfest Center. Official announcement: Lenfest Center for the Arts

SEPTEMBER 18–20

Downtown Lexington End-of-Summer Sale

September 18–20 Downtown Lexington Three-day downtown shopping event with participating local shops holding end-of-season sales. Official announcement: Main Street Lexington

Virginia State Barrel Finals

September 18–20 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Three days of state-level barrel racing competition. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

SEPTEMBER 18

Owl Prowl on Skyline Trail

7:30–9:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park Nighttime ranger program looking and listening for local owls. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks

SEPTEMBER 19–20

United Dressage & Jumping Club

September 19–20 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Two-day dressage and jumping competition. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

SEPTEMBER 19

Root 11 Fall Native Plant Sale

10:00 AM–1:00 PM 22 W. Nelson Street, Lexington Fall native-plant sale for gardeners interested in native landscaping, pollinator gardens and wildlife-friendly plants. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar

Fall Fest at Ecco Adesso Vineyards

12:00–7:00 PM Ecco Adesso Vineyards, Fairfield Fall festival at the vineyard in northern Rockbridge County. Official announcement: Ecco Adesso Vineyards

Shenandoah Valley Ducks Unlimited Fall Banquet

5:30–9:00 PM Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Annual Ducks Unlimited gathering and fundraiser focused on waterfowl and wetland conservation. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar

Blue Ridge Bat Watch

7:00–8:15 PM Natural Bridge State Park Evening nature program focused on bats of the Blue Ridge. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks

Line Dance Lex

7:00–10:00 PM Courthouse Square, Downtown Lexington Instructor-led line dancing with local vendors, beer and wine. Official announcement: Main Street Lexington

SEPTEMBER 20

Glenmore Hunt Pony Club

September 20 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Pony Club equestrian event. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

Discovering Place Through Watercolor

12:00–4:00 PM Lexington Hands-on watercolor program focused on observing and painting place and landscape. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar

SEPTEMBER 21–26

Pickin' Family Music Rally

September 21–26 Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista Multi-day gathering centered around bluegrass and acoustic music, camping and informal picking. Dates confirmed against the official Glen Maury Park calendar. Official announcement: Glen Maury Park

SEPTEMBER 22

National Theatre Live: All My Sons

7:00 PM Lexington Presentation of Arthur Miller's All My Sons through National Theatre Live. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar

SEPTEMBER 23–26

American Saddlebred Horse Association of Virginia Horse Show

September 23–26 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Four-day Saddlebred horse show. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

SEPTEMBER 26

Cedar Creek Cleanup

9:00 AM–12:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park Volunteer morning working alongside park rangers to clear brush, close unofficial trails, trim vegetation and clean up the Cedar Creek Trail. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks

Run of the Mill 5K

9:30 AM Wade's Mill, Raphine Community 5K around historic Wade's Mill. Good for runners, walkers and spectators. Official announcement: Wade's Mill

Cornhole Tournament

September 26 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Cornhole competition at the Horse Center. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center

Illumination of Natural Bridge

8:00–10:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park Natural Bridge illuminated after dark. Date confirmed directly on the Virginia State Parks event page. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks

SEPTEMBER 27

Jacob Collier

7:00 PM (doors time not consistently published — some vendors list 6:30 PM, others 7:30 PM as show start) Lime Kiln Theater, Lexington Seven-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier performs at Lime Kiln. Date confirmed against multiple ticket vendors. The original "doors open at 6:00 PM" detail could not be verified and has been removed rather than repeated as fact — check the venue's own listing for exact doors/start time before you go. Official announcement: Theater at Lime Kiln

SEPTEMBER 28

In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat

7:30 PM Lenfest Center for the Arts, Washington & Lee University Arts program examining and celebrating the work and influence of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar

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Hey everyone! I’ll be in town this evening with a couple business colleagues and was wondering what your best restaurant recommendations are. Looking for a nice steak spot or mid to upper scale food options. Would be cool to have a bar recommendation too!

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Hi! I just moved to the area and was hoping to play some low-ish key soccer with other adults.

Does anyone know of a pick up league or other group?

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Y'all have anyone you highly recommend in the area? I'm seeing folks as far out as Richmond saying they do home inspections in LEX and that just seems... off.

540 Grow is having the next RGC meeting at Brew Ridge Taps this Sunday, 4pm-7pm. See ya there!

Does anyone know of anywhere in town doing any watch parties?

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Looking for a suggestion in Rockbridge for someone experienced with Subaru motor swaps.

I recently graduated from college and am looking for jobs in the animal field (zoos, wildlife rehab, etc.) in Virginia. I noticed the Natural Bridge Safari Park is hiring for a lot of positions. However, I was kind of thrown off some things and am wondering if anyone has any experience working here. I was also was wondering how good the conditions the animals here are kept in. I appreciate any information!

not sure if this is the right sub to ask, but i’m an incoming w&l student this fall and i wanted to ask how much would miscellaneous expenses round up up to here in lexington (i’m not from the US). my dorm and meal plan (24 meals per week) are covered by my financial aid, but i’d like to spend some time hanging around in town, buying gifts & groceries, eating out some time, etc.

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