Celebrate Pride in Staunton, VA
Oct 06, 2026 / madden
Celebrate Staunton Pride on October 17, 2026! Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food, and community fun at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, Virginia. More
Special Event
Historic Garden Week
Apr 09, 2026 / egnidziejko
The Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week (HGW) returns to Staunton at the peak of spring on Saturday, April 18. We spoke with Laura Nordstrom, chair of Staunton’s garden tour, who answered our questions, provided lots of insider information, and even gave us some gardening tips. Here's how to enjoy the tour. More
A Book Lover’s Trail: Staunton & the Valley Crawl
Apr 07, 2026 / cormierkb
"Bookshops are dreams built of wood and paper. They are time travel and escape and knowledge and power. They are, simply put, the best of places." Evan Friss, The Bookshop There’s no better time to celebrate Staunton’s thriving indie bookstore scene than spring in the Shenandoah Valley, especially with both National Indie Bookshop Day and the upcoming Shenandoah Valley Indie Bookstore Crawl on the horizon. More
Guest Blog by Chris Lassiter: Past, Present, and Future of Black Business in Staunton
Feb 26, 2026 / logansm
Born and raised in Staunton, Chris Lassiter is an unofficial ambassador of Visit Staunton. He's constantly telling everyone in his network to visit his hometown at every opportunity. A storyteller with Staunton Black Business Collective, Chris can be found wherever conversations around helping the community flourish are happening. Since I’m guest blogging for Visit Staunton, I’d love to tell you about one of my all-time favorite Staunton visits. More
Where Girlfriends Gather: Your Guide to the Ultimate Women’s Weekend in Staunton
Feb 24, 2026 / egnidziejko
March is Women's Month. Support Staunton’s female-owned and female co-owned businesses and attend the Third Annual Valley Women’s Weekend. More
Things to See and Do As the Leaves Change in Staunton
Sep 25, 2025 / egnidziejko
How is this already the last week of September? Most days might still feel like summer, but changes in the weather and the color palette are coming soon. Want to enjoy the final greens of summer, the early autumnal hues, and all the Staunton-area seasonal celebrations? More
Discover Staunton’s Summer Playlist
Jun 21, 2025 / egnidziejko
The Staunton summer music scene has a great deal to offer, from special events to regularly occurring live music. Here’s a guide to your Staunton summer playlist. More
Staunton Is Made of Magic
Apr 18, 2025 / egnidziejko
Many people flock to Staunton in September to mingle with wizards and dragons at the annual Queen City Mischief and Magic Festival. However, Staunton is made of magic every day of the year! Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, Staunton, Virginia is the kind of place where everyday moments feel like a special kind of magic made just for you. More