Announcements for Damascus residents and groups
conducting fund-raisers and other civic activities.

To have your civic, non-profit event listed here contact the webmaster
PO Box 576, Damascus VA 24236
(This page is for events taking place in the area between Alvarado and Whitetop,
or within a short distance of Damascus, Virginia.)


Veterans Memorial: Funds are currently being raised by the VFW, the American Legion, and the local volunteer group Discover Damascus to establish a Veterans Memorial for the town. The location, which is being cleared now, is on property along Beaverdam Creek next to the town park. Contributions may be made at Town Hall, or at the Bank of Damascus, or by mail. Click here for more information.

Damascus Events and Festivals

Appalachian Trail Days
Weekend after Mother's Day

Iron Mountain Bike Race
May and September

Iron Mountain 50 mile Trail Run
The Iron Mountain 50-mile Trail Run will take place October 4, 2008.

Damascus Dog Day
Last Saturday in April


Some events in neighboring communities
(This section is for events within a short drive of Damascus and which feature activities related to
Damascus events. For a listing of more area events go to The Loafer Online.)

Whitetop Mountain Maple Festival
Last weekend in March

Naturalists' Rally - Mt. Rogers
Second weekend in May

Whitetop Mountain Ramp Festival
Third Sunday in May

Grayson County Fiddlers Convention - Galax
Last full weekend in June

Virginia Highlands Festival - Abingdon
First two weeks in August

Grayson Highlands Fall Festival
Last weekend in September

Whitetop Mountain Molasses Festival
Second Sunday in October

Shady Valley Cranberry Festival
October