August 2023
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1
• 10-11 a.m. — Water Aerobics at Hawksbill Pool, Hawksbill Pool, 205 Pool Drive, Stanley
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. — National Night Out Ice Cream Social, Shenandoah Police Department, 411 Second Street, Shenandoah
• 6:30 p.m. — Stanley National Night Out, Hawksbill Recreation Park, 205 Pool Drive, Stanley
• 7 p.m. — Luray National Night Out, Luray Hawksbill Greenway, Luray
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
• 10-11 a.m. — Water Aerobics at Hawksbill Pool, Hawksbill Pool, 205 Pool Drive, Stanley
• 10:30 a.m. — Tremendous Toddlers Story Time, Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray
• 4-5 p.m. — Super Science at PPL, Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
• SNP Fee Free Day, Shenandoah National Park, 3655 US Highway 211 East, Luray
• 5-8:30 p.m. — MCCA Night Out, Ed Good Memorial Park, 332 E. Main St., Stanley, live music, food, silent auction, face painting, local vendors.
• 6-9 p.m. — Shenandoah Cruz-In, First Street, Shenandoah
• 7-9 p.m. — Evenings on Main – Cazhmiere, Ruffner’s Plaza, 47 West Main Street, Luray
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
• 8 a.m. — PC Rec Department Golf Tournament, Luray Caverns Country Club, 910 T.C. Northcott Boulevard, Luray
• 10 a.m. — Float Your Boat Cardboard Boat Regatta, second annual fundraiser for Page Alliance for Community Action (PACA), Lake Arrowhead, Luray; $25 early registration fee, $50 day of event; El Amigo food truck, music, prizes, for details visit www.pagecoalition.org
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Daughter of the Stars Farmers Market (Shenandoah), Big Gem Park, 736 Fourth Street, Shenandoah
• 5-7 p.m. — Music Under the Arbor – Camden Hildebrand & Brooks Kenney, Wisteria Farm & Vineyard, 1126 Marksville Road, Stanley
MONDAY, AUGUST 7
• 7 p.m. — Page County Board of Supervisors, work session, Page County Government Center, 103 South Court Street, Luray, meeting room on second floor.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8
• 7 p.m. — Shenandoah Council, regular meeting, Town Hall, First Street
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9
• 7:30 p.m. — Stanley Council, monthly meeting, Town Hall, Main Street
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
• 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Lunch ‘N Learn – New Creation, Laurel Ridge Community College, 200 College Drive, Luray. Sabrina Dorman-Andrew, Executive Director of New Creation, will be talking about “Being a Difference Maker” and how her non-profit business in Harrisonburg is creatively counteracting human trafficking. Lunch provided by Main Street Bakery and Catering and will be $15 for Chamber Members and $20 for Potential Members. RSVP by Monday, August 7 to events@luraypage.com or (540) 743-3915.
• 6:30 p.m. — Page County School Board, regular meeting, PCPS Central Office
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
• 7 p.m. — Monster Truckz Show, Shenandoah Speedway, 301 Precision Drive, Shenandoah
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
• 9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Discovery Day, Luray Caverns, 970 US Hwy 211 West, Luray, celebrating 145 years of discovery, live music, Grand Illumination Tour – interpreters dressed in period costumes lead candlelit tours through certain sections as they tell the history of the caverns, grand fireworks display at dusk.
• 11 a.m. — Yoga in the Vines with Julie, Wisteria Farm & Vineyard, 1126 Marksville Road, Stanley
• 1:30 p.m. — Guest Speaker at the Town of Shenandoah Museum, 507 First Street, Shenandoah; Caroline E. Janney will speak on “Going Home: Disbanding the Remnants of Lee’s Army in the Shenandoah Valley.” Janney, a Luray native, is the John L. Nau III Professor of the American Civil War and Director of the John L. Nau Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia. She worked as a historian for the National Park Service, taught at Purdue before returning to Virginia (her alma mater) in 2018, and has published seven books.
• 2 p.m. — Monster Truckz Show, Shenandoah Speedway, 301 Precision Drive, Shenandoah
• 5-7 p.m. — Music Under the Arbor – Virginia Rain, Wisteria Farm & Vineyard, 1126 Marksville Road, Stanley
• 7 p.m. — Monster Truckz Show, Shenandoah Speedway, 301 Precision Drive, Shenandoah
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
• 5 p.m. — Page County Farmers Association Annual Summer Picnic, Luray VFW, bring favorite dish of meat, vegetable or dessert; fried chicken, drinks, plates, cups and utensils provided.
• 7 p.m. — Monster Truckz Show, Shenandoah Speedway, 301 Precision Drive, Shenandoah
MONDAY, AUGUST 14
• 10 a.m. — Fantastic Family Fun Story Time, Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray
• 7 p.m. — Luray Council, regular meeting, Town Hall, East Main Street
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16
• 10 a.m. — Edward Jones – Anthony Craft Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, Luray’s newest Edward Jones office, 1456 US Highway 211 West, Luray. Stick around after the ribbon cutting for some refreshments and to learn about the services they have to offer. Please RSVP by Monday, August 14 by calling (540) 743-3915 or emailing events@luraypage.com.
• 10 a.m. — Boat Scootin’ Guided Kayaking Tour, Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of the Stars Drive, Bentonville
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
• 10:30 a.m. — Tremendous Toddlers Story Time, Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray
• 4 p.m. — LHS golf, multiple schools, Luray Caverns Golf Course
• 4-5 p.m. — Crafty Kids at PPL, Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray
• 5:30-7 p.m. — Business After Hours – Heard’s Cedar Hill Farm Market, 885 Stonewall Jackson Hwy, Bentonville. This event is designed for Chamber members (including their staff) to meet and build relationships with other local business members. All members who attend are entered into the drawing for great door prizes. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to events@luraypage.com or (540) 743-3915 by August 15.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
• 9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Free Market Fridays, fresh produce (free), healthy recipes, nutrition and gardening information, PACA community garden, Valley Health Page Memorial Family Medicine Clinic, 505 Williams Avenue, Shenandoah.
• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Friday Float, Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of the Stars Drive, Bentonville
• 7-9 p.m. — Evenings on Main summer concert series – Road Ducks, Ruffner’s Plaza, 47 West Main Street, Luray
• 7:30 p.m. — Are You Smarter Than A Park Ranger?, Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of the Stars Drive, Bentonville
• 8:30 p.m. — Outdoor Movie Night, “Encanto,” lot next to 442 First Street, Shenandoah, FREE, bring blanket or lawn chair, popcorn and drinks provided while supplies last, rain date of August 25, sponsored by PACA.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
• 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Luray Triathlon & Duathlon, Lake Arrowhead, for race information or to volunteer visit www.ripitevents.com/luraytriathlon
• 9 a.m. — Page Valley Fair, Youth Horse Show, all Youth exhibits entered 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; horticulture exhibits entered 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Daughter of the Stars Farmers Market, Luary-Page County Chamber of Commerce, 18 Campbell Street, Luray
• 5-7 p.m. — Music Under the Arbor – Brandy Lindsey, Wisteria Farm & Vineyard, 1126 Marksville Road, Stanley
• 5:30 p.m. — Taco Night at the Barn, River Hill Stables, 362 Ruffners Ferry Road, Luray; taco seasoned ground beef, drinks and paper products provided; please bring a side dish to share, RSVP to Amy at (540) 860-8883.
• 9 p.m. — Moonlight, Starlight and Flashlights, Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of the Stars Drive, Bentonville
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
• 8 a.m. – noon — Luray Triathlon & Duathlon, Lake Arrowhead, for race information or to volunteer visit www.ripitevents.com/luraytriathlon
• 11 a.m. — Page Valley Fair, 4-H/FFA animals must be on fairgrounds.
• 11:30 a.m. — Page Valley Fair, Steer, Lamb/Goat and Hog weigh-ins
• 2-5 p.m. — Page Valley Fair, Community Gospel Sing
• 4-6 p.m. — Page Valley Fair, Food Pantry Bingo, supporting Page One, 1 ticket per game, each can of food is worth two tickets.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
• PAGE VALLEY FAIR — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., adult exhibits entered; 10 a.m., Beef Showmanship / Heifer Show and Market Show; 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Shenandoah Valley Made, Youth Exhibit building, jewelry making demonstrations, free kit; 7-8:30 p.m., Gospel Group – Harmony Boys, free grandstand event; Kid’s Night offers free admission to school-aged children, as well as senior citizens over 60, military personnel (active, retired and veterans), and first responders; 5-9 p.m. Beards-n-Boards Ax Throwing, midway; 6-9 p.m., Page County Master Gardeners, Adult Exhibit building; Ed’s Dinosaurs Live, two shows per night, midway. Gates open at 4 p.m.; adults $10, children 6-12 $5, children under 6 free; ride bands $15.
• 4 p.m. — “Harvesting veggies and cutting flowers,” presentation, Luray Community Garden, Memorial Drive (on the Page Memorial Hospital campus), Luray.
• 6:30 p.m. — PCHS JV football v. Washington, Panther Field at Buddy Comer Stadium
• 7 p.m. — Page County Board of Supervisors, meeting, Page County Government Center, 103 South Court Street, Luray, meeting room on second floor.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
• PAGE VALLEY FAIR — 9 a.m., Swine Showmanship / Marketing Hog Show; 7-10 p.m., County Line, live music at The Pavilion; 7 p.m., Truck/Tractor Pull, free grandstand event, pit access requires pit pass for additional fee; 5-9 p.m. Beards-n-Boards Ax Throwing, midway; 6-9 p.m., Page County Master Gardeners, Adult Exhibit building; Ed’s Dinosaurs Live, two shows per night, midway. Gates open at 4 p.m.; adults $10, children 6-12 $5, children under 6 free; ride bands $20.
• 5:30 p.m. — Luray Council, work session, Town Hall, East Main Street
• 7 p.m. — Shenandoah Council, regular meeting, Town Hall, First Street
• 7:15 p.m. — PCHS volleyball v. East Rockingham, PCHS gymnasium
• 7:30 p.m. — LHS volleyball v. Stuarts Draft, LHS gymnasium
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
• PAGE VALLEY FAIR — 10 a.m., Sheep Showmanship / Ewe and Market Lamb Show; 6-8 p.m., Double Shot, live music at The Pavilion; 6:30-10:30 p.m., Beer Garden, admission $20; 7 p.m., Truck/Tractor Pull, free grandstand event, pit access requires pit pass for additional fee; 5-9 p.m. Beards-n-Boards Ax Throwing, midway; 6-9 p.m., Page County Master Gardeners, Adult Exhibit building; Ed’s Dinosaurs Live, two shows per night, midway. Gates open at 4 p.m.; adults $10, children 6-12 $5, children under 6 free; ride bands $20.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
• PAGE VALLEY FAIR — 10 a.m., Goat Showmanship / Market Goat Show; 7-11 p.m., Beer Garden, admission $20; 7 p.m., Anne Wilson, grandstand, additional ticket required; 5-9 p.m. Beards-n-Boards Ax Throwing, midway; 6-9 p.m., Page County Master Gardeners, Adult Exhibit building; Ed’s Dinosaurs Live, two shows per night, midway; Grace the Donkey, midway. Gates open at 4 p.m.; adults $10, children 6-12 $5, children under 6 free; ride bands $20.
• 6:30 p.m. — Page County School Board, regular meeting, PCPS Central Office
• 7:30 p.m. — LHS volleyball v. Buffalo Gap, LHS gymnasium
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
• PAGE VALLEY FAIR — Page County Master Gardeners in the Youth Exhibit building, 6 p.m. “Seed Saving” discussion, 8 p.m. “Propagating with stems, leaves and air drying” demonstration; 7-10 p.m., Josh Davidson, live music at The Pavilion; 7-11 p.m., Beer Garden, admission $20; 7 p.m., Demolition Derby, free grandstand event, pit access requires pit pass for additional fee; 5-9 p.m. Beards-n-Boards Ax Throwing, midway; 6-9 p.m., Page County Master Gardeners, Adult Exhibit building; Ed’s Dinosaurs Live, two shows per night, midway. Gates open at 4 p.m.; adults $10, children 6-12 $5, children under 6 free; ride bands $20.
• 7 p.m. — LHS football v. East Rockingham, Bulldog Field
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
• PAGE VALLEY FAIR — 3 p.m., 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale (Steers, Lambs, Hogs, Goats); 6 and 8 p.m., “Floral Design” demonstration by Kevin Boyd of Nest & Hive, Youth Exhibit building; 6:30-10:30 p.m., Beer Garden, admission $20; 7-10 p.m., Spencer Hatcher, live music at The Pavilion; 7 p.m., True Grit Rodeo, free grandstand event; 5-9 p.m. Beards-n-Boards Ax Throwing, midway; 6-9 p.m., Page County Master Gardeners, Adult Exhibit building; Ed’s Dinosaurs Live, two shows per night, midway. Gates open at 4 p.m.; adults $10, children 6-12 $5, children under 6 free; ride bands $20.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
• 6:30 p.m. — LHS JV football v. Buffalo Gap, Bulldog Field
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
• 5:30-7 p.m. — Women in Business Social, The Valley Cork, 55 East Main Street, Luray. Perfect opportunity for women of the Page County business community to get together, network, and unwind after a day at work. It will cost $15 for Chamber Members and $20 for Potential members and includes two drinks and charcuterie board samples. For those interested in joining us, please RSVP to events@luraypage.com or by calling (540) 743-3915 by Tuesday, August 29.
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