Open for Business: Downtown Harrisonburg Guide for Family Weekend, International Festival & More!

September 20, 2024 by Emily Winter

Harrisonburg will be bustling on Saturday, September 28, 2024, during JMU Family Weekend, the Harrisonburg Farmers Market, and the Harrisonburg International Festival. You can find local foods and goods, explore boutiques, enjoy the festival or just have a great meal out. Downtown is ready to welcome you! more

Dog-Friendly Downtown Guide

September 9, 2024 by Emily Winter

Downtown Harrisonburg is a Dog-Friendly Destination! more

Hburg Hounds

September 6, 2024 by Emily Winter

Downtown Harrisonburg Has Gone to the Dogs! more

Downtown Commercial Composting

August 15, 2024 by Emily Winter

Is your business interested in becoming more sustainable and exploring composting? more

JMU’s Lifelong Learning Institute: Combatting the Loneliness in Downtown Harrisonburg & Beyond

August 8, 2024 by Emily Winter

With loneliness and isolation reaching levels of epidemic proportions across the United States, many organizations have taken notice. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Main Streets across the globe, people are working to band together to help members of their communities forge new and meaningful relationships. One such organization combatting loneliness in downtown Harrisonburg and beyond is James Madison University’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) - an organization that encourages people around retirement age to become more engaged in their community through a variety of events and programs. more

Lauf Cycling

July 30, 2024 by Ruth Berry

Biking, Outdoors, shop

Lauf Cycling began with gravel bikes in  Reykjavík, Iceland. Now they've expanded their production to Downtown Harrisonburg. Their space is a work-in-progress, currently occupying the same building as the Daily News Record. Stop by to watch the unfiltered grit of the assembly operations and be inspired to take your own Lauf Cycle to your local Blue Ridge Mountains.  more

The Spot

July 30, 2024 by Ruth Berry

Buy, clothing, sell, trade

The Spot is the spot for genuine, high-end sneakers. The Spot buys, sells, and trades both shoes and some apparel. Stop by to find a rare gem!   more

Parentheses Books

July 30, 2024 by Ruth Berry

Parentheses Books is located in the Liberty Street Mercantile. The space is filled with books, including bestsellers, local authors, and everything in between. Staff is available to help you find the perfect read or gift.   more

Blakemore’s Flowers

July 30, 2024 by Ruth Berry

flowers

Shower your next occasion with beautiful flowers from Blakemore’s Flowers! Located in Liberty Street Mercantile, Blakemore’s Flowers puts together some of the most beautiful floral arrangements using only the best and freshest flowers.    more

Asdelia Mae Boutique

July 30, 2024 by Ruth Berry

Asdelia Mae Boutique is a specialty children’s clothing company located in Liberty Street Mercantile. Their products are sustainable and made to be enjoyed.   more