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. 
First Class -  mid September    Graduation - April 2009
  Open Doors of Opportunity For Yourself,
 Your Company  or Business  and Your Community.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 276.628.8141  or  chamber@eva.org


  The 2008 edition of Images of Washington County magazine will be 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



Industrial Appreciation Golf Outing and Barbeque
Tuesday, May 13th
Glenrochie Country Club
Sponsored by
Industrial Development Authority of Washington County
and Washington County Chamber of Commerce
For more information please call 276.628.8141


Make plans to attend the Business Night Out


26th Annual Plumb Alley Day
in Historic Abingdon
Saturday, May 24th
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Vendor inquiries 276.614.0874
                                                      

  Town of Abingdon
 Information  800-435-3440
www.abingdon.com/tourism

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

Town of Glade Spring
276-429-5134
 

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.

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

WhiteTop Maple Festival (Last Sunday in March) 276.388.3257

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

Damascus Appalachian Trail Days
Usually The Middle Weekend of May  276.475.5610

Annual Plumb Alley Day
(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.

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.

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
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.

Washington County Fair & Burley Festival
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.

Hayter's Gap Fall Festival 
 276.944.5867

WhiteTop Molasses Festival
 276.388.3480

Meadowview Apple Butter Festival 
276.944.3500

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

Annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade
Friday, November 16 
Main Street of Abingdon.  Parade begins at 7:00 p.m.

Holiday Crafts Fair
276.623.5279
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.