Downtown Ashland

06/10/2026

🎉 Here’s how you make a historic Jubilee Day. 🎉

Join your neighbors for the Juneteenth Celebration & Book Festival on Saturday, June 13 from 10 AM–5 PM at in beautiful historic downtown Ashland, Virginia.

This free community celebration brings together live music, local authors, educational exhibits, family activities, food, culture, and opportunities for empowerment and connection as we honor Juneteenth and celebrate freedom, history, and community.

📍 Randolph-Macon College
114 College Avenue
Ashland, VA

Bring a friend, bring the family, and come celebrate together.

What are you most excited for: 📚 Books • 🎶 Music • 🍽️ Food • 💡 Education • 🤝 Community?

06/09/2026

Y'all came with heart, and Downtown Ashland showed up big! Congratulate the 2026 Heart of Hanover Business Awards Committee-Selected Recipients! 🎉

Read more about this year’s committee-selected recipients here: https://loom.ly/hUi_clM
📸 View photos from the awards luncheon here: https://loom.ly/JKFrYLI
And give big thanks to Hanover County Economic Development + Richmond Times-Dispatch for another heartwarming Heart of Hanover Business Awards

06/04/2026

Donna Gilman Dennehy, at the age of 19, took the reins of her family’s Thoroughbred horse farm in Ashland, Virginia, and led it on a 50-year journey through triumphs and trying times. 👇

Readers of the new book “Eagle Point Farm – A Legacy of Grit and Grace” by Donna Dennehy can saddle up for an unforgettable ride with one very determined Virginia horsewoman. Donna Gilman Dennehy, at the age of 19, took the reins of her family’s Thoroughbred horse farm in Ashland, Virgi...

06/03/2026

🍓 The sweet life is calling... and it looks a lot like the Ashland Strawberry Faire! 🍓

There are plenty of ways to squeeze every drop of joy out of one of Virginia’s favorite festivals:

🚆 Ride into historic Downtown Ashland aboard Amtrak Virginia
🚋 Hop on the free trolley
🛍️ Shop hundreds of unique vendors
🎶 Enjoy free live music and performances throughout the day
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Let the little ones explore the Kids Zone and petting zoo

🍓 Treat yourself to plenty of fresh, juicy strawberries
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or carrying on a family tradition, the Ashland Strawberry Faire is the perfect way to kick off a sweet Saturday in Hanover County.

📍 Randolph-Macon College
500 Henry Street, Ashland, VA 23005
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM

Tag a friend who needs a strawberry-filled day out! 🍓❤️

05/27/2026

Here’s how you walk out of this workshop winning 🏆

✅ Show up at the Ashland Branch Library — Wednesday, June 3 at 6 PM
✅ Register free at AshlandVirginia.com/Bootcamp
✅ Soak in real strategies from
Whether you’re starting from zero or ready to scale, this room is for you.

📍 Ashland, Virginia | Free. No catch. Just growth.

05/26/2026

As a local business owner or vendor, are you successfully turning that Ashland Fourth Fridays sidewalk crowd into actual storefront revenue, or are you just clearing off your sidewalk and hoping for the best?

In this actionable Entrepreneurial Boot Camp , Executive Coach Dorian Cunion of Your Path Coaching and Consulting will teach you how to use the business model canvas and unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a revenue-driving marketing plan.

Are you tired of last-minute marketing panic before event weekends?

05/22/2026

🎉✨ Ashland Fourth Fridays DELIVERED — AND WE ARE STILL SMILING! ✨🎉
What a night, Ashland! 🙌 May 22nd was pure magic on the streets of downtown Ashland, Virginia — and if you were there, you KNOW. 💛
🐎 Secretariat for Virginia brought the heart of the Commonwealth right to our front door. 🎸 The Blue Guitar had us grooving all evening long. 💃 Ashland Dance Academy showed us what talent looks like up close — and we couldn't look away! And shoutout to ALL the incredible local businesses, vendors, and food trucks who kept the energy high and the good times rolling. 🍽️🛍️
THIS is what community looks like. THIS is why Ashland is home. 🏡❤️

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS — FOURTH FRIDAYS IS BACK!
📍 June 26 | 5–8 PM | Outside Ashland Town Hall
🎟️ FREE & Family Friendly — bring the whole crew!
Downtown Ashland, Virginia is the place to be this summer. Whether you're a lifelong local or just discovering this gem of Hanover County, Fourth Fridays is your invitation to slow down, show up, and soak it all in. 🌇
👇 Tag someone you're bringing on June 26!
💬 Drop your favorite moment from last night in the comments!

05/21/2026

🌟🐎 This is Ashland at its absolute FINEST. Don't miss it. 🐎🌟

Sometimes you just have to step back and appreciate how good we have it here in the Center of the Universe. 💛

On Thursday, May 22nd from 5–8 PM, our entire downtown comes alive for Ashland Fourth Fridays — Derby Edition — and the full picture is nothing short of magical:

🎩 Dress in your Derby best and compete for a gorgeous gift basket from Secretariat for Virginia
🐴 Browse exclusive Secretariat for Virginia merchandise you can only find here
💃 Watch Ashland Dance Academy open the show with a spectacular Racing Parade
🎶 Dance the evening away to a FREE concert by The Blue Guitar at the Town Hall Pavilion
🛍️ Shop art, craft & food vendors along Hanover Avenue and Town Hall
🏪 Support your favorite downtown shops & restaurants staying open late
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family — it's free, it's fun, and it's ALL for you

This is what community looks like. This is what Ashland does. And after the rain put a pause on our Secretariat celebration back in March — we are SO ready to make this one count. 🙌🏆

Come as you are. Come in a fabulous hat. Come with your neighbors. Just COME.

We'll see you there. 🐎💨

📍 Ashland Town Hall | 121 Thompson St, Ashland VA 23005
📅 Friday, May 22, 2026 | 5–8 PM | FREE & Family-Friendly

05/20/2026

⛳ What if your next round of golf helped someone find safety? 💜

On Friday, June 19, the Hanover County community will come together at for the 5th Annual Hanover County Bar Association Golf Tournament benefiting.

Every registration, raffle item, and sponsorship helps provide support for survivors facing unimaginable circumstances right here in our community.

🏌️ Four-person scramble
🍳 Breakfast + lunch included
🎟️ Raffles & contests
🤝 Networking & community connection
💜 100% of proceeds benefit Hanover Safe Place

Whether you are a competitive golfer, a local business owner, or simply someone who believes in helping neighbors in need, there is a place for you at this event.

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
📍 Hunting Hawk Golf Course, Ashland, Virginia

Register your team or sponsor today:
https://tinyurl.com/HanGolf26

If you believe local communities are strongest when we show up for one another, drop a 💜 in the comments.
📸 Members of the Hanover County Bar Association accepting a check for over $10,000 in 2023 thanks to all the annual Golf Tournament sponsors.

05/20/2026

🐎🌹 Your Derby destination is calling, Ashland. 👇

Historic Downtown races into one of the most exciting spring events in Virginia — Ashland Fourth Fridays: Derby Edition. ✨

Gallop through the Triple Crown of Markets with:
🎶 A FREE outdoor concert by Blue Guitar
💃 The Opening Racing Parade from Ashland Dance Academy
🛍️ Local art, handmade vendors & food favorites
🍽️ Railside dining + late-night shopping
🐴 Exclusive merchandise from Secretariat for Virginia
👒 A Kentucky Derby Hat Contest with an incredible curated prize basket

Whether you’re searching for things to do near Richmond VA, family-friendly events in Hanover County, live music in Ashland, or the perfect Memorial Day weekend kickoff — this is your sign to spend Friday night in Downtown Ashland. ❤️

📍 Ashland Town Hall
🕔 Friday, May 22 • 5–8 PM
🎟️ FREE admission • All ages welcome
☔ Rain or shine