2019 is a big year for Food.Bar.Food. Check out what's coming up for this award-winning restaurant. more
As Thanksgiving approaches tomorrow, shoppers everywhere are gearing up for one of the largest shopping weekends of the year. We know you can't help but browse the Black Friday deals, but we encourage you to shop on Small Business Saturday. This day is particularly important for downtown and you can feel good about your purchases knowing that you’re making a difference by supporting the little guys. It's also about the experience! Don't settle for long lines and chaos at the big box stores. more
First Fridays more
Our favorite finds in downtown this week include a giveaway, sales on chocolate and shoes (isn't that everyone's dream), Halloween events and a shout out to a few products that popped up in an unexpected place online. more
How big of an impact can you have in helping people in need internationally by shopping and volunteering with a local Harrisonburg business? A lot. Just ask Carmen Miller, a sales associate with Ten Thousand Village – a fair trade nonprofit and retail boutique in the heart of Downtown Harrisonburg. more
The first part of our "going-green" series, we'll give you the scoop on how restaurants, breweries and markets downtown are being socially and environmentally responsible. more
Kline's Dairy Bar is an institution in downtown Harrisonburg. In celebration of their 75th anniversary, we're sharing their story, including how this iconic ice cream shop got its start, the family legacy they've created and the lasting impact they've made on our community. more
With summer quickly approaching, kids all over the Valley are getting excited for summer camps, pool parties, the beach, and hanging out with their pals! Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love summer? more
After 18 years in the Burg, there’s a lot we’ve come to love about Shenandoah Bicycle Company: the well-apportioned showroom filled with neat rows of bikes and accessories, the upbeat and helpful staff who will answer any question, keep you informed of local cycling events, or simply engage in a friendly conversation, and the fast and competent service for whatever’s ailing your bike. We’ve also come to love the simple fact that they’re still there, one of just a few businesses who have weathered two decades of changes to our ever-growing downtown. Co-owners Tim Richardson and Thomas Jenkins opened SBC in 2000, after working in a bike shop together in the early nineties. more