• The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the
  16th Leadership Washington County Program.
   The mission of this program is to challenge individuals to become actively involved in community affairs and to provide the necessary background to enhance their leadership abilities. Leadership Washington County is a non-advocacy, nonpartisan group. 
              
    Open Doors of Opportunity For Yourself,
   Your Business and Your Community.
  
  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 276.628.8141  or  chamber@eva.org
  
  
  
  
  Corporate Sponsors
  
   
                

     The 2009 edition of Images of Washington County magazine was delivered in July.  The Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Journal Communications, our publishing partner, would like to thank each of the businesses that support this outstanding community magazine through advertising.  We invite you to pick up a copy of the current Images Magazine at the chamber office. An electronic version of Images of Washington County is on the Internet at www.imageswashingtoncounty.com
  
  
  
  
  
  Chamber Board Meetings Schedule For 2010
  The Washington County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meet the first Thursday of each month except August and January–annual dinner meeting held at night.  The luncheon is “Dutch Treat” and usually meets at the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator located at 851 French Moore Jr., Boulevard, in Abingdon unless otherwise noted.  Please call 276.628.8141 to make reservations by Tuesday to attend the meetings.
  
      February 4
      March 4
      April 1
      May 6
      June 3
      July 1
      September 2
      October 7
      November 4
      December 2
  
  Chamber hosting monthly breakfast meetings
   On February 18, the Chamber will begin again hosting "Third Thursday" breakfast meetings at the Virginia Ballroom located on Senior Drive.  The meetings begin by serving breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and end by 8:45 p.m.  "We have a monthly guest speaker that provides information and networking opportunities to the business community.  The speakers are professionals in their fields and the information they provide assist business with the promotion, operations and the general well being of the business community. This year's theme is: Keeping Washington County wealthy and wise.  Highlands Union Bank and First Bank and Trust Company are the main sponsors for the monthly events. Several businesses will be sponsoring  single breakfasts. We ask each attendee to fill in a calendar of the community events they are aware of for the coming months.  To sponsor a breakfast or for more information contact the Chamber office at 276.628.8141.
  
  Date                     Sponsor                                              Presentation
  February 18       Alpha Natural Resources                                         Alpha Natural Resources
  March 18           Wellmont                                                                TBA
  April 15              TruPoint Bank                                                        TBA
  May 20              Farm Bureau                                                           Farm Bureau
  June 17              1st  Bank & Trust Company/Abingdon Cleaners      TBA        
  July 15               HUB & TOP, Inc.                                                   TBA
  August 19          VHCC Foundation                                                  VHCC Foundation
  September 16    First Bank & Trust Company                                   TBA    
  October 21        Highlands Union Bank                                             TBA
  November 18    IDA of Washington County                                      IDA of Washington County
                              
                             
  
  
  

   

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Town of Abingdon
Information  276-676-2282
www.abingdon.com/tourism

Town of Damascus
276-475-3831
www.damascus.org

Town of Glade Spring
276-429-5134
www.gladespringva.com

Town of Abingdon Events  Please call to confirm event dates: 276.676.2282 or 800.435.3440
Public Information Lines: 276.676.3616 For a complete and current listing of local activities.

Annual Events

Barter Theatre - The State Theatre of Virginia
January to December productions   276.628.3991

Annual Re-enactment of 1925 Alaska Run and Blue Ridge Dryland Challenge   276.494.3153
Held in January

WhiteTop Maple Festival   March 28-29 (Last Sunday in March) 276.388.3422  Arts and Crafts  276.388.3246

"A Tisket, A Tasket, A Literary Basket" fundraiser by the Friends of the Library    March 27
For more information please call Washington County Public Library  276.676.6222

Farmers Market Opens   April

Mid-Atlantic Regional Garden Faire   April 9 - 11     The ninth annual Regional Garden Faire will be one of the most inclusive garden shows in the Southeast.  Held at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center  276.676.2282

Rolling in the Bluegrass   May 8      Abingdon Market Pavillion    276.676.2282

Damascus Appalachian Trail Days  May 10 - 15
Usually The Middle Weekend of May  276.475.3831

Whitetop Ramp Festival  May 17   276.388.2873

Annual Plumb Alley Day        May 29 
(Sponsored by Abingdon Kiwanis Club)
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Annual community celebration of Spring the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Arts, crafts, food, entertainment, bake sales, yard sales, and much more. Find it all on the alley between Main and Valley Streets.

Memorial Day  Elvis Impersonator   May 29  Abingdon Market Pavillion   276.676.2282

Abingdon Summer Concert Series
In The Park
June - Early Fall  Town Park across the street from the Abingdon Post Office on West Main Street     276.676.2282

Abingdon Garden Tours  276.676.6309
Beautiful artistry and landscaping of some of Abingdon's most distinguished gardens.

Abingdon Blues Festival    June 26   Latture Field 276.676.2282

Fourth in the Park
Coomes Recreational Center  276.623.5279
Join us for a community celebration of Independence! Live entertainment, food, games, swimming, beach volleyball, a spectacular fireworks display and more!

Virginia Highlands Festival
 276.623.5266    July 24 - August 8
Experience the Culture of Southwest Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands through arts and crafts, antiques, photography, creative writing, youth events, fine foods, drama, concerts, nature walks, historical tours, hot air balloons, etc! Named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association and Top Twenty Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.

Street Party - July 24  Downtown Abingdon   276.676.2282

Beach Party - August 14  Downtown Abingdon  276.676.2282

Washington County Fair   September 13 - 18
276.628.8141
The Fair features educational exhibits and live entertainment throughout the week, including concerts, talent shows, beauty pageants, and a parade. Daily exhibits of farm equipment, crops, tobacco, livestock, foods, and flowers.

Revolutionary War Reenactment - September  276.676.2282

Oktoberfest  September 25   276.676.2282

Sleepy Hollow on Remsburg Drive   October 23   276.676.2282

Hayter's Gap Fall Festival 
 276.944.5867

WhiteTop Molasses Festival
 276.388.3480

Meadowview Apple Butter Festival 
276.628.2662

Mistletoe Market 
Enjoy early holiday shopping as you browse specialty booths from across the Southeastern US.
276.628.5005

Annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade
November 20
Main Street of Abingdon.  Parade begins at 7:00 p.m.

Holiday Crafts Fair
276.623.5279  Held in November
Annual Crafts fair featuring over 70 vendors from around the region. 
Held at the Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center.

Abingdon B & B Holiday Tour 
276.676.2282
Abingdon area B&B's decorated for the holidays.

Community Christmas Tree Lighting 
TBA    276.676.2282 
Music of the season, annual holiday party in the heart of Historic Abingdon.

Christmas in Historic Abingdon
Month of December    276.676.2282
Month long celebration of the holiday season. Special concerts, open houses, tours,
and more.