With the weather warming up, spring in Waynesboro presents the perfect opportunity to finally get out of the house with outdoor events and festivals, outdoor activities, and more! Here are a few activities and events we are looking forward to this spring in Waynesboro:
Hiking:
Enjoy the beautiful spring foliage and flowers by taking a hike! Waynesboro offers access to countless beautiful walking paths and hiking trails for any skill level. Some of our favorite trails around Waynesboro include:
As well as many beautiful trails at the nearby Shenandoah National Park! Shenandoah National Park will be offering Fee Free Days at various dates throughout the year, to allow visitors to enjoy the park for free!
Festivals:
Sunny spring weather creates the perfect occasion for outdoor events.
The Annual Fishersville Antiques Expo will take place on May 7th & 8th at the Augusta Expo Center. As one of the longest-running, top-quality Antique Shows on the East Coast, the Fishersville Antiques Expo features over 300 exhibitors in exhibition halls, barns, tents, and outside.
The Annual Crozet Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is the perfect Mother’s Day Weekend activity at the Claudius Crozet Park. Over 120 Artists and Exhibitors will be featuring unique handmade and handcrafted works of art.
The Festival of the Book brings readers and writers together for a five-day celebration of books, reading, literacy, and literary culture.
You won’t want to miss the Charlottesville Dogwood Festival featuring various events happening throughout April, including the Dogwood Carnival, Dogwood Eggstravaganza, the Dogwood Grand Parade, and much more!
The Stoneycreek Campground in Greenville will host its annual Bluegrass Music Festival from June 10th to 12th. Come and enjoy three fun-filled days of great bluegrass music, food, prizes, and more!
Kids Activities:
Outdoor Dining:
Outdoor dining is the best way to dine at (and support!) your favorite restaurant! Enjoy the perfect weather and delicious food with patio dining at Waynesboro’s best restaurants or a picnic at the many wineries in the surrounding area. A few of our favorites include:
- The Tailgate Grill
- Haritage on Main
- The Fishing Pig
- Blue Mountain Brewery
- Stable Craft Brewing
- Veritas Winery
Spring provides countless opportunities to enjoy everything Waynesboro has to offer, way more than we can fit in a blog post! The best way to discover Waynesboro is to explore it yourself and experience it all! So get out to enjoy spring in Virginia!