Rocktown Report {Sept 14-17, 2023}

It’s almost the weekend, Harrisonburg!

And it’s a busy one :)

From pumpkin patch openings to music festivals to touch-a-truck events, there’s something for everyone this weekend in Harrisonburg!

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Here are some cool things happening the next few days in the ‘Burg:

EVENTS 

THURSDAY

Dogs 2 Read 2 at Massanutten Regional Library | 430-530pm

End of Summer Mixer at Mulligan’s Golf Center | 5-8pm

“Be Part of the Story” Fall Gala at Brix and Columns Vineyards | 6-9pm

Sing It or Wing It Karaoke Night at Beards and Broads Restaurant (Broadway) | 6-10pm

Singo at Pale Fire | 7-9pm

Comedy Open Mic Night at Brothers Craft Brewing | 8pm

Trivia at Sage Bird Ciderworks | 8-10pm

Trivia Night/Geeks Who Drink at Island Wing Company | 8pm

FRIDAY

Mini-Golf for Kids’ Sake at Mulligan’s Golf Center | 4pm

SATURDAY

Mulberry Hills Farm Pumpkin Patch Opening Day | 9am

Myers Pumpkins Opening | 11am

Vietnam Veterans Breakfast at Wood Grill Buffet | 9-10am

Sounds of the Valley Bluegrass Fest at Blue Ridge Park (Elkton) | 10am-10pm

25th Anniversary Heritage Day at Plains District Memorial Museum | 10am-2pm

Food Truck Fest at Rockingham County Fairgrounds | 11am-7pm

Anicira’s Celebration of Pets (McGaheysville) | 11am-4pm

College Football Saturdays at Brothers Craft Brewing | 12-10pm

Great Outdoors Music Fest at Brothers Craft Brewing | 12-10pm

Harrisonburg Quilt Day at the Virginia Quilt Museum | 12-4pm

Salsa Under the Stars at CrossKeys Vineyards | 5-11pm

Snapology Parent’s Night Out at Baptist College Ministries | 5-8pm

Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival at Court Square | 5-9pm

X2 Comedy Night at Beards and Broads Restaurant (Broadway) | 7-830pm

Night of Illusions: Pride After Party at Court Square Theater | 8-11pm

SUNDAY

Yoga at Sage Bird Ciderworks | 10am

Sunday Lunch Cubed Steak at Grottoes Fire Department | 11am-2pm

Harrisonburg Eagles Car and Bike Show at Fraternal Order of Eagles | 11am

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY

Karaoke Night at Massanutten Indoor Water Park | 6-9pm

Martin and Kelly at Lakeview Golf Course | 630-830pm

Matt Palmieri at the Cracked Pillar (Bridgewater) | 630pm

FRIDAY

Jessi Pugh at Marceline Vineyards | 530-730pm

Pickin’ Fridays at Old Hill Cider | 530-8pm

Finally Fridays with the Invasions at CrossKeys Vineyards | 530-830pm

Girl Meets Boy at Brix and Columns Vineyards | 6-9pm

Randy Black at Cave Hill Farms Brewery | 630-930pm

David Leonard at Crosslink Community Church | 7-9pm

Matt Mozingo at Massanutten Base Camp | 7-10pm

Shagwuf at Restless Moons Brewing | 7pm

Bobby Vaziri at Sage Bird Cideworks | 7-9pm

Spectator Bird w/ Caleb Stine at the Golden Pony | 7-9pm

Good Shot Judy at Court Square Theater | 730pm

Kevin Daniel and the Bottom Line + Lord Nelson at Clementine Cafe | 8-11pm

SATURDAY

Shane Click at Marceline Vineyards | 1-4pm

Randy Pat and Scott at White Oak Lavender Farm | 530-830pm

Little Walter and the Convictions at Cave Hill Farms Brewery | 630-930pm

The Roadducks at Dove Park (Dayton) | 7-9pm

Please Don’t Tell & Death by Bellows at Restless Moons | 7-10pm

Jimmy O at the Fraternal Order of Eagles | 7pm

Spencer Hatcher at Island Wing Company | 9pm-12am

SUNDAY

Little Walter and the Convictions/60’s Rock at CrossKeys Vineyards | 12-3pm

Jimmy O at White Oak Lavender Farm | 2-5pm

Robbie Limon at Marceline Vineyards | 2-5pm

Music and Mimosas: Taylor LaFever at Brix and Columns Vineyards | 2-5pm

Bluegrass Sunday Jams at Brothers Craft Brewing | 5-7pm

Cro-Mags with Crab Action and Bruister at the Golden Pony | 8-11pm

COMMUNITY/FAMILY/CLASSES

THURSDAY

Gravel Ride at Bluestone Bike and Run | 6pm

Pumpkin Shaped Welcome Signs Class at OASIS | 630-830pm

FRIDAY

Friday Ride with Shenandoah Bicycle Company | 3pm

Broadway Movie Night at Heritage Park - Super Mario Bros. | 730-1030pm

SATURDAY

Saturday Morning Road Ride at Shenandoah Bicycle Company | 8-11am

Broadway Community Market | 9am-1PM

Hemp History and CBD 101 Class at Friendly City Co-Op | 1-2pm

Town of Elkton Cruise-In/Touch a Truck | 1-4pm

Tarot Workshop with Ashley Hallman | 6pm

WEEKEND WEATHER

Thursday ~ 78/47 - Sunny - 5%

Friday ~ 77/44 - Sunny - 5%

Saturday ~ 83/50 - Sunny - 4%

Sunday ~ 75/51 - PM Showers - 39%

JMU SPORTS

RESULTS

Men’s Soccer vs. UVA (T 1-1)

Men’s Golf - tied for 8th out of 12 at Steamsong Invitationa

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Men’s Tennis

Fri, Sat, Sun | at UNCG Fall Invitational

Women’s Tennis

Fri, Sat, Sun | at Wahoowa Invitational

Women’s Soccer

Fri | 4pm at Arkansas State

Volleyball

Fri | 5pm vs. Oregon (in Pittsburgh)

Sat | 7pm at Pittsburgh

Women’s Golf

Sat, Sun | at Nittany Lion Invitational (Penn State)

Men’s Soccer

Sat | 7pm vs. Marshall

Football

Sat | 7pm at Troy

Field Hockey

Sun | 12pm vs. Boston College

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