Upcoming Events

Downtown Holiday Window Contest
Sat, Nov 29
Buena Vista
Celebrate the holidays in Buena Vista with the Downtown Window Decorating Contest: Northern Lights! Shop local, vote for your favorite storefront, and enjoy festive displays all season long. Open to all BV businesses!
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Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling
Thu, Dec 04
Buena Vista
Join us in the heart of Downtown Buena Vista as we kick off the holiday season together! ✨ The evening begins at 6:30 PM with the official lighting of the Town Christmas Tree, followed by stunning live performances from Southern Virginia University’s talented music singers.
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Christmas Parade
Thu, Dec 04
Buena Vista
Join us in the heart of Downtown Buena Vista as we kick off the holiday season together! ✨ The evening begins at 6:30 PM with the official lighting of the Town Christmas Tree, followed by stunning live performances from Southern Virginia University’s talented music singers.
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Golf Cart Parade!
Fri, Oct 31
Buena Vista
Golf Cart Parade during Spooktacular New this year—our inaugural Golf Cart Parade To have a participating cart, signup is required! See link below!
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Spooktacular
Fri, Oct 31
Buena Vista
Spooktacular is Buena Vista's Halloween extravaganza, where downtown transforms into a festive haven with trick-or-treating, games, crafts, and a thrilling costume contest—perfect for all ages!
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Mountain Day
Sat, Oct 11
Buena Vista
Mountain Day is an annual downtown festival held in the beautiful mountain town of Buena Vista, Virginia. A regional tradition, Mountain Day brings thousands of people together to enjoy ... Craft Demonstrations | Live Music & Dance | Local History | Fine Art | Local Foods | Community Organizations
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Multiple Dates
Connect BV — Downtown Event Series
Sat, Sep 27
Buena Vista
Come see what it’s like living in a postcard — come connect with BV! Aug 30 – Ghost tours, live music, scavenger hunt, and games. Sept 13 – Cars & Coffee, Kids Bike Parade, and the Vista Variety Show—free fun for all! Sept 27 – Live music, sidewalk sale, and small-town charm
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Annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival
Thu, Sep 18
Buena Vista
We're excited to host the 23rd Annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista, Virginia September 18-20, 2025. Camping is available.
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