During your stay at Belle Hearth Bed and Breakfast in Shenandoah, Virginia, you will never run out of things to see and do here in this scenic and diverse valley. The Shenandoah National Park nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains provides opportunities for all kinds of great outdoor activities: hiking, biking, bird watching, fishing and more. Enjoy a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway or go exploring on country roads. You’ll be delighted as you discover local treasures around every bend. Check out these links to find out more about traveling and sightseeing in the Shenandoah Valley. Also be sure to take a look at our current getaway packages and specials, and start planning your Virginia vacation today!
Happenings during October
Oct. 4 & 5 - 33rd Annual Apple Days Craft Show @ Willow Oak Plaza, only 3 blocks from the Belle Hearth; 9am - 5pm. Craft show features jewelry, quilts, Xmas ornaments, art and handmade furniture. Food and entertainment. FREE.
Oct. 4 & 5 - Gem and Mineral Show; handmade jewlry, fossils, minerals and specimans. Admission is .50. 9am - 5pm.
Oct. 4 - 27th Annual Shenandoah Valley British Car Festival at Ridgeview Park. Over 150 British cars on display. FREE.
Oct. 4 & 5 and 5 & 12- Artisans Center of VA Open house. The official state headquarters for VA's finest artisans. Light refreshments. FREE.
Oct. 4 - Dayton Autumn Days Arts and Craft Show - 8:30am - 4pm. Over 200 arts and crafters, food, live music. Free shuttles. About 30 minutes away. FREE
Oct. 6 & 20 - Apple Butter Festival at Flippin-Seamans Orchard in Tyro. Live music, crafts, corn maze, pumpkins and apple butter. FREE.
Oct. 11 - Waynesboro River City Wine Festival- enjoy a beautiful evening along the shores of the South river with wine tasting, gourmet foods and live jazz music. Admission includes, wine tasting, and wine glass. further info www.waynesborodowntown.org.
Oct. 11 & 12 - Waynesboro 37th Annual Fall Foliage Festival & Art show- Among the most popular of festival attractions. Sponsored by WVPT TV, VA Public Television, VA Living Magazine and Shenandoah Valley Art Center. Held rain or shine on the historic streets of downtown Waynesboro, showcasing fine art, paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glasswork, metal work, ottery and other media. Enjoy food, concessions and music. FREE.
Oct 10,11,12 - P. Buckley Moss Museum Open House & Barn Show. meet the artist @ her Waynesboro home. Guided tours on request. FREE.
Oct. 10,11,12 - Anique Show at Augusta Expoland. FREE. www.heritagepromotions.net for further information.
Oct. 11 - 2nd Annual Montain Days at Buena Vista. Enjoy live demonstrations, local handcrafts, live music, pony rides and a classic car show. Located on Magnolia Ave. in Buena Vista. FREE>
Oct. 11 & 12 - Highland County Hands and Harvest Festival - located in Mcdowell and Monterey. Apple dumplings, barbeque, Allegheny trout, baked goods and music. More information go to www.highlandcounty.org
Oct. 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26 - Cestari Pumpkin Festival - Fun day for family. Pumpkin patch, games, horse drawn rides, petting zoo, haunted barn, corn maze, face painting, cloggers, pick your own pumpkins and more. Wool mill tours. www.cestariltd.com. Located in Churchville, about 30 minutes west of Waynesboro. Admission.
Oct. 18 - Elkton Autumn Days - Sat. 10am - 5pm and Sun. 12n - 5pm. FREE.
Oct. 18 - Wades's Mill Apple Butter Festival in Raphine- food, music, crafts, homemade cheese, and apple butter. Outdoor bread baking. Wines from Rockbridge Vineyard. Visit the newly renovated Xmas shop inside the mill and Wades' Mill own stone ground flours, mixes and gifts.
Oct. 18 - Monticello Apple Tasting at Tufton Farm. a unique opportunity to explore numerous apple varieties each introduced with a discussion, history and culture. Reservations required. Admission $10.
Oct. 18 - 5th Annual Book'em Literacy Event - dozens of authors who will be signing their books, giving talks on topics of interest. Includes 3 best selling authors. 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at Kate Collins Middle School, only minutes from Belle Hearth and its' FREE!
All of October - Maize Quest at Bridgeport Farm- 14 acres of fun. $7 adults, $5 children 5-12. Open until Nov. www.getlostinthecorn.com.
This time of year a great time to hike Crabtree Falls and Humpback Rock
May 2 - October 31 - Montalto Tours @ Monticello- 1 Hour tour of neighboring peak that rises over 400 ft over Monticello. Admission.
Fall Star Gazing atop the Blue Ridge. Pick a clear night and you'll count plenty of shooting stars.
All Year round - Drive the picturesque Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway (only 4 iles from the inn), hiking on the Appalachian Trail, numerous wineries, the historic town of Staunton and much more!
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Waynesboro is only minutes from: Humpback Rock and the Humpback Rock Farm, one of the most popular attractions on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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