Bricks & Clicks Small Business Assistance
HDR is accepting applications for this grant program through November 27.
Bricks & Clicks is HDR’s award-winning small business assistance program. It offers assistance and grant money to help exiting downtown businesses with their “bricks” – their Bricks & Mortar location, as well as with their “Clicks” for strengthening their digital presence to make establishments stronger destinations. Existing businesses can receive up to $5000 in assistance and grants. New this year – up to $10,000 is available for four new businesses looking to open in downtown!
2023 Event Sponsorships Available
Download our sponsorship packet to see a full list of available opportunities and sponsor benefits.
Be a part of some of the most anticipated events in Harrisonburg including Skeleton Fest, Veterans Day Parade, Winter Wonderfest, and Cookie Tour. View our sponsorship packet and contact us to learn more.
2023 Downtown Dining Guide
Get a Taste of What Downtown Harrisonburg Has to Offer!
2023 Vendor Information & Applications
Are you a local business interested in setting up a booth at one of our downtown festivals this year? Apply to be a vendor today!
Vendor spaces are available for upcoming festivals including Best.Weekend.Ever., JMU Block Party in the 'Burg, Skeleton Festival, and Winter Wonderfest. Retailers, crafters, food vendors, and nonprofits are welcome to apply. Visit the webpage below for dates, policies, and applications.
Downtown Harrisonburg 2022 Digital Magazine
Dine in Virginia's first culinary district, shop small, and explore downtown's arts & culture district.
Download this PDF guide to start planning your own adventure today! Now updated for 2022.
Harrisonburg Downtown Art Walk
Explore Public Art in Downtown Harrisonburg
Use this mobile-friendly interactive map to discover nearly 30 murals, sculptures, mosaics, and more that make up downtown's thriving public art scene.
Downtown Harrisonburg Online Shopping Directory
Support small businesses when shopping online!
Shopping online doesn't have to mean logging onto Amazon! Plenty of downtown Harrisonburg merchants are ready to take your online orders with just a click. Check out our directory of downtown online shopping, shipping, and curbside pickup options:
Black and Brown-Owned Businesses in Downtown Harrisonburg
Support Local Black and Brown Entrepreneurs!
We’ve compiled this directory with the help of Black and Brown Owned Businesses – Shenandoah Valley on Facebook and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce to make it easier for you to find and support businesses owned by Black and Brown entrepreneurs in Downtown Harrisonburg! To add your business to this directory, please email hdr@harrisonburgva.gov.
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Downtown News, Updates, Events and More — Straight to Your Inbox
The newsletter goes out every other week, and we may also send you an occasional email between newsletters if there's something really cool or important happening downtown. You can see an example of a recent newsletter here!
Explore Downtown
Voted "Best Thing About Harrisonburg" by Daily News-Record Readers
Explore nearly 40 restaurants, one-of-a-kind shops and fun attractions for everyone!
Dinner and a Show
October 13, 2023 by
With the Forbes Center of Preforming Arts and Downtown Harrisonburg being only a 5-minute drive apart, it only makes sense to elevate your night with both dinner and a show. This year, enjoy a wide variety of talented performances hosted by James Madison University and indulge in some of Downtown Harrisonburg’s best restaurants.
