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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

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

Friendly City Events: Where Visions Come to Life

July 25, 2024 by Haley Thomas

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Harrisonburg, Friendly City Events has quickly become a beacon for local gatherings and celebrations since its inception just over seven months ago. Taron Bryant, the visionary behind this vibrant venue, sat down with HDR to share more about his journey from idea to execution and the thriving community space he's created. more

Blue Streaks and Future Rocktown Band Join Forces to Open for Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series

June 28, 2024 by Haley Thomas

Wednesday evening, Harrisonburg and Rockingham’s high school bands joined forces, donned their matching tie-dye T-shirts and marched onto the Turner Pavilion lawn. With approximately 1,400 community members in attendance, the marching bands kicked off the first show of HDR’s Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series. more

This Month’s Ticketed Events – April 2024

April 6, 2024 by Haley Thomas

Wondering what upcoming downtown events you need a ticket for? Look no further. more

Friendly Faces of the Friendly City: Charles Hendricks of The Gaines Group Architects

April 3, 2024 by Meghan Johnson

Welcome to the Friendly Faces of The Friendly City! In celebration of Architecture Week April 14 - 20, today's interview is with Charles Hendricks, Principal Architect, Sustainability Director, Marketing Director, and Business Manager of The Gaines Group Architects located here in downtown Harrisonburg. more

2024 Valentine’s Day Roundup

February 8, 2024 by Annette Williams

With Valentine's Day sneaking up on us, it is important to place your plans in your calendars! From restaurants to flower shops, there is something for everyone this season and with this guide to the holiday's hottest, you will not be missing out on all that downtown has to offer. So grab your loved one, friend, or furry family member and head on out to take a seasonal taste of all things downtown! more

HDR’s Veterans Parade Grand Marshal Exemplifies Service

November 4, 2023 by Haley Thomas

Chaz Haywood, an Army veteran who now serves as Rockingham Clerk of Court, will act as the grand marshal for HDR’s annual Veterans Parade — which will be downtown this Sunday from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. We sat down with Haywood to hear more about his time in the military, how it prepared him for his role now and why he believes it’s important to make the history of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County accessible to all. more

Furious Flower Poetry Center Returns With Open Mic Oct. 26

October 24, 2023 by Guest

Furious Flower Poetry Center at James Madison University is back with another open mic and poetry reading at The Golden Pony on October 26! more