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March 2024 is Downtown Harrisonburg Taste of Downtown Month! more
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Harrisonburg, is seeking an experienced marketing professional to lead our organizational storytelling and marketing of downtown Harrisonburg to the local and regional area. The Director of Marketing sets the organization’s marketing, promotions, and communications direction; has creative control over strategy and implementation; designs and implements marketing plans and campaigns for the downtown district overall as well as for individual HDR programs and projects. Success in this position looks like regional awareness for downtown’s businesses and attractions as well as local awareness for HDR and what the organization does. This individual must be on top of current technologies and trends in destination marketing and have a portfolio of projects to demonstrate creativity, savvy, and breadth of abilities. more
Sage Bird Ciderworks is a vibey, locally-owned cidery in the North-end of downtown serving award-winning hard cider, wine, cocktails, & tasty hot sandwiches. Come for a visit for any of their weekly events and try a wide variety of dry and seasonal ciders made on-site using local apples. Enjoy a creative menu of handmade panini, wraps, and loaded fries in their open taproom, North Wing Gallery room, or covered Back Porch. more
From classic red roses to fair trade jewelry to heart-shaped pizzas and beyond — you can find everything you need for a unforgettable Valentine's Day downtown. Order ahead and use curbside pickup or delivery for a safely distanced celebration! Check out some thought-starters below and explore our shop online guide and downtown business directory for even more inspiration. more
For two months now, green fencing has blocked off an area near our LOVE sculpture and our new downtown sculpture is slowly taking shape. We wanted to update you on the progress. more
Did you put off some of your shopping a bit too long? We won't tell! more
Shop Small this Holiday For a Chance to Win Downtown Gift Certificates! more
Pack away the Thanksgiving leftovers and kick off your holiday shopping in downtown Harrisonburg! Many downtown businesses are offering sales and specials for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. For the full downtown holiday shopping experience, be sure to check out our holiday gift guide and online shopping directory! more
Shop small safely from home this holiday season! Please check in with businesses directly for their latest hours and any questions. See our COVID-19 directory for the full list of downtown businesses who offering online ordering, curbside pickup, and gift cards — including restaurants, breweries, bakeries, and more. more
Let downtown do the cooking this year! No matter the size of your gathering or where you prefer to give your thanks, there are plenty of options downtown for those looking for a hand with the side dishes, desserts, or even the whole meal. more