The Rocktown Report {Sept 29-Oct 1}

It's Family Weekend at JMU!

There’s nothing like late Summer/early Fall in the Valley.

It’s Family Weekend and the football Dukes play at noon on Saturday - be on the look out for increased traffic this weekend if you’re on the JMU side of town.

There are lots of fall activities all over the area that might interest you as well.

Here are a couple of cool things to keep in mind this weekend:

  • It’s Family Weekend at JMU - here’s a look at everything going on this weekend

  • The Fall Tool Show is Rocking R Ace Hardware all day Friday/Saturday

  • Broadway Oktoberfest is at Heritage Park this weekend - check out the links/info below!

See you out there!

📆 EVENTS 

FRIDAY

Rocktown Rollers vs. 301 Derby Dames at Funky’s Skate Center | 430-7pm (link)

Shannon & Hilary + Cosmic BBQ + Bayou Kitchen and more at Brix & Columns Vineyards | 6-9pm (link)

Glamp Out for First Step at White Oak Lavender Farm (link)

Friday Night Flights at JMU Bridgeforth Stadium | 7-10pm (link)

Karaoke Night at Massanutten Water Park | 7-10pm (link)

SATURDAY

Mulled Wine Saturday at Campfire Grill | 12-10pm (link)

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

Goat Yoga at Restless Moons Brewing | 2-3pm (link)

SUNDAY

Sunday Morning Mindfulness at Friendly City Co-op | 8-9am (link)

Yoga at Sage Bird Ciderworks | 10am (link)

Brothers Bluegrass Sunday at Brothers Craft | 5-7pm (link)

🎸 LIVE MUSIC

FRIDAY

Bloo Lagoon at Sage Bird Ciderworks | 7pm (link)

Scott Murray at Marceline Vineyards | 5-8pm (link)

3 Band Rock Show at Restless Moons Brewing | 7-10pm (link)

Bottoms Up at Shenandoah Valley Eagles #4150 | 7pm (link)

Sam Barnett at Cave Hill Farms Brewery | 630-930pm (link)

Finally Fridays at Cross Keys Vineyards with Alex Arbaugh | 530-830pm (link)

Jason Hostetter at Massanutten Base Camp | 7-10pm (link)

Randy Black & Shawn Cody at Elkton Brewing Company | 630-930pm (link)

GypsyTown at Pale Fire Brewing | 7-10pm (link)

SATURDAY

Tops Down at Marceline Vineyard | 2-5pm (link)

Deceased w/ Nuclear Tomb and Infernal Gaze at the Golden Pony | 5-830pm (link)

Dry River Band at Cave Hill Farms Brewery | 630-930pm (link)

Connie Cat Karaoke at Shenandoah Valley Eagles #4150 | 7pm (link)

The Loya Brothers at Pale Fire Brewing | 7-9pm (link)

Dara James & Soul Disciples at Massanutten Base Camp | 7-10pm (link)

Conley Ray and the Joneses at The Cracked Pillar | 7-10pm (link)

Revival at Gold Crown Billiards | 8-11pm (link)

SUNDAY

Brunch Show with Bobby Vaziri at Sage Bird Ciderworks | 12-2pm (link)

Randy & Marty at Brix & Columns Vineyards | 2-5pm (link)

Kelly May Brown at Marceline Vineyards | 2-5pm (link)

Journey to the Jams: The Judy Chops w/ 14 and the Norms at Golden Pony | 7pm-Midnight (link)

The Thing w/ Mostly Outta Line at the Golden Pony (link)

🏫 COMMUNITY/FAMILY/CLASSES

SATURDAY

Harrisonburg Farmers Market | 8am-1pm (link)

Harrisonburg Little League Paint the Bases 1.3K Color Dash at Purcell Park | 9am-Noon (link)

Lesterloot Fall Market in Port Republic (TAKE 2) | 10am-4pm (link)

Fun Day at Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren | 11am-4pm (link)

Broadway Oktoberfest at Heritage Park | 4-8pm (link)

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

🌥️ Friday ~ 75/51 - Partly Cloudy - 9%

☀️ Saturday ~ 78/53 - Sunny - 9%

☀️ Sunday ~ 79/53 - Sunny - 7%

🏆️ JMU SPORTS

RESULTS

🏌️‍♂️ Men’s Golf at Virtues Intercollegiate (tied 2nd of 17)

🏐 Volleyball vs. Texas State (W 3-0)

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

🏃 Cross Country at Notre Dame Invite (Sat)

🏑 Field Hockey at Monmouth (Sat)

🏐 Volleyball vs. Texas State (Sat)

🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA All-American Championships

🏈 Football vs. South Alabama (Sat)

⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Louisiana (Sat)

⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. South Carolina (Sat)

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