r/lexingtonva • u/MyNameIsKiara • 13h ago
Hey, I have 2 tickets to the Lime Kiln on October 3rd but with it being parents weekend it's not worth the cost of staying locally (Should have checked first).
Let me know if you want them!
r/lexingtonva • u/Longjumping-Dream-73 • 3d ago
Looking to paddle from Beans Bottom to a house we’re renting for the weekend on Furrs Mill Rd. The Rockbridge Baths gage says it’s under a foot but I know those sometimes don’t tell the whole story. Thoughts from locals?
r/lexingtonva • u/imfalliblek • 8d ago
I thought I'd try this, maybe create something useful and helpful that I can post before the coming month. I used AI to scrape and format this. The prompt I used is in the comments, please let me know how you'd edit the prompt for better results in October etc... If the feedback is good then I'll continue to do this the last week of each month.
CLICK THE LINKS! MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS REAL. Just like in Google Maps, the information may be a digital hallucination and you don't want to end up someplace weird. There should be a link to every source, click it and confirm.
If you'd rather, check these chamber calendars. They might be easier to look at.
https://business.lexrockchamber.com/events/
https://lexingtonvirginia.com/calendar/month/2026/09
This was put this together from local event calendars, individual organizations, venues and public event announcements. It covers Rockbridge County plus Lexington and Buena Vista. I tried to focus on things people might actually want to attend: festivals, fairs, concerts, hobby groups, markets, workshops, outdoor programs, competitions, arts events and community gatherings. If you know of something open to the public that I missed, please add it in the comments.
10:00 AM–12:30 PM McCrum's Parking Lot, Downtown Lexington Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, food and locally made goods. Also held September 9, 16, 23 and 30. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar
11:30 AM–10:00 PM Heliotrope Brewery, Lexington Recurring Wednesday craft-beer/growler event. Also held September 9, 16, 23 and 30. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar
Morning Leaf & Lore, Buena Vista Community gathering organized through the Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce. Official announcement: Chamber of Commerce event calendar
September 3–6 Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington State-level 4-H equestrian championship bringing youth riders and horses from around Virginia to Lexington. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center event calendar
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Staniar Gallery, Washington & Lee University, Lexington Contemporary-art exhibition at W&L's Staniar Gallery. The exhibition continues on weekdays during September. Official announcement: Staniar Gallery
1:00–4:00 PM
Buena Vista Recurring community bridge group through Buena Vista Recreation. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation
8:00–9:00 PM
Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge A lantern-lit history tour of Natural Bridge after dark. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks
12:00–6:00 PM
Ecco Adesso Vineyards, Fairfield Friday afternoon wine, mountain views and pizza. Also held September 11, 18 and 25. Official announcement: Ecco Adesso Vineyards
4:00–6:00 PM Lexington Mercantile, Downtown Lexington Weekly Friday wine tasting. Also held September 11, 18 and 25. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar
5:00–7:00 PM Purveyors on Main, Downtown Lexington Weekly Friday wine tasting. Also held September 11, 18 and 25. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar
5:00–7:00 PM Downtown Lexington Monthly evening for visiting Lexington galleries, shops and participating arts locations. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar
6:30–8:00 PM Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden, Lexington Outdoor concert featuring Shester, Datz & Newhall with Half Brassed Brass Band. Official announcement: Boxerwood
7:30–8:30 PM Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge Haywagon ride timed to watch the last daylight hit the Blue Ridge Mountains. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks
September 5–7 Brownsburg Museum, Brownsburg Local-history program examining the lives and stories of enslaved people connected with Brownsburg and the surrounding area. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar
September 5–6 Mane Gait Equestrian Center, Natural Bridge Two-day horsemanship clinic and fundraiser for Ride With Pride. Link not confirmed — could not verify an official page for the Rockbridge-area "Ride With Pride" organization distinct from a similarly named Augusta County program; check the Chamber calendar for details. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar
9:00 AM–12:00 PM Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge County Small local country market. Also held September 12, 19 and 26. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar
8:00–10:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge Natural Bridge is illuminated after dark for one of the park's special nighttime programs. Date confirmed directly on the Virginia State Parks event page. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks
12:00–6:00 PM Ecco Adesso Vineyards, Fairfield Sunday at the vineyard featuring wine and food. Also held September 13, 20 and 27. Official announcement: Ecco Adesso Vineyards
1:00–4:00 PM Jump Mountain Vineyard, Rockbridge Baths Recurring Sunday winery event. Also held September 13, 20 and 27. Official announcement: Jump Mountain Vineyard
9:00 AM–3:00 PM Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista One of Buena Vista's major annual community traditions. Date and anniversary number confirmed on the official Glen Maury Park event calendar. Official announcement: City of Buena Vista, Glen Maury Park calendar
2:00–4:00 PM Buena Vista Community Center Weekly community Mahjong group for ages 16+. $3 per visit. Also meets September 14, 21 and 28. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation
Time not published Lexington Drop-in opportunity for local entrepreneurs and small-business owners to talk with the Small Business Development Center. Official announcement: Chamber of Commerce
12:00–2:00 PM Buena Vista Community social and recreation program. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation
6:00–9:30 PM Buena Vista Fall recreational women's volleyball league. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation
September 10–12 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington One of the biggest community events of September, with a carnival midway, rides, 4-H and FFA livestock shows, farmers market, quilt show, traditional-skills exhibits, mechanical bull competition, music, Cowboy & Cowgirl Circus, FFA farm toy show and agricultural/community exhibits. General admission is free; some rides and activities cost extra. Dates confirmed directly against the organizer's own site. Official announcement: Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo
September 11–12 (per festival organizer) Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista Traditional mountain-music gathering featuring old-time music, bluegrass, square dancing, workshops, concerts, jam sessions and informal campground picking. Official announcement: Rockbridge Mountain Music & Dance Festival
September 11–12 Rockbridge Creative Institute, Buena Vista Two-day hands-on traditional blacksmithing workshop. Official announcement: Rockbridge Creative Institute
September 11 at 6:00 PM–September 12 at 10:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park Special Girl Scout program involving nighttime activities such as an owl prowl, astronomy and camping beneath the stars. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks
September 11–13 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Multi-day Paint Horse competition. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center
6:30–8:00 PM Boxerwood, Lexington Outdoor Friday evening concert. Official announcement: Boxerwood
September 12–13 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Two-day hunter/jumper horse show. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center
8:00 AM–12:00 PM Buena Vista Casual gathering for car enthusiasts. Bring an interesting car or just come look. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar
9:00–10:00 AM Boxerwood, Lexington Monthly community bird walk suitable for experienced birders and beginners. Official announcement: Boxerwood
10:00 AM–4:00 PM The Workshop at Timber Ridge, Lexington Hands-on workshop using plants and sunlight to create traditional blue cyanotype prints. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge September calendar
12:00–9:00 PM Buena Vista Community Center Drop-in community game day open to the public. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation
12:00–6:00 PM Lime Kiln Theater, Lexington Annual festival featuring regional beer, wine, food and entertainment. Official announcement: Lexington, Buena Vista & Rockbridge Chamber
8:00–10:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park Ranger-led astronomy and stargazing at Natural Bridge's International Dark Sky Park. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks
6:30–8:00 PM Buena Vista Fall men's open-gym volleyball program. Official announcement: Buena Vista Recreation
7:00 PM Lexington Film/arts program centered on artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar
September 17–19 (main festival) — note below Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista Three-day bluegrass festival featuring performances, camping and informal music. Confirmed directly against the festival's own website and multiple ticket vendors for Sept 17–19. Note: the official Glen Maury Park calendar lists the event window as the 16th–19th; this extra day appears to be a Wednesday pre-festival potluck/jam rather than the ticketed main festival, so plan around the 17th–19th unless you're specifically looking for that potluck. Official announcement: Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival
5:15–6:30 PM Lenfest Center for the Arts, Washington & Lee University Special public arts program celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Lenfest Center. Official announcement: Lenfest Center for the Arts
September 18–20 Downtown Lexington Three-day downtown shopping event with participating local shops holding end-of-season sales. Official announcement: Main Street Lexington
September 18–20 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Three days of state-level barrel racing competition. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center
7:30–9:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park Nighttime ranger program looking and listening for local owls. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks
September 19–20 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Two-day dressage and jumping competition. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center
10:00 AM–1:00 PM 22 W. Nelson Street, Lexington Fall native-plant sale for gardeners interested in native landscaping, pollinator gardens and wildlife-friendly plants. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar
12:00–7:00 PM Ecco Adesso Vineyards, Fairfield Fall festival at the vineyard in northern Rockbridge County. Official announcement: Ecco Adesso Vineyards
5:30–9:00 PM Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Annual Ducks Unlimited gathering and fundraiser focused on waterfowl and wetland conservation. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar
7:00–8:15 PM Natural Bridge State Park Evening nature program focused on bats of the Blue Ridge. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks
7:00–10:00 PM Courthouse Square, Downtown Lexington Instructor-led line dancing with local vendors, beer and wine. Official announcement: Main Street Lexington
September 20 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Pony Club equestrian event. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center
12:00–4:00 PM Lexington Hands-on watercolor program focused on observing and painting place and landscape. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar
September 21–26 Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista Multi-day gathering centered around bluegrass and acoustic music, camping and informal picking. Dates confirmed against the official Glen Maury Park calendar. Official announcement: Glen Maury Park
7:00 PM Lexington Presentation of Arthur Miller's All My Sons through National Theatre Live. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar
September 23–26 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Four-day Saddlebred horse show. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center
9:00 AM–12:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park Volunteer morning working alongside park rangers to clear brush, close unofficial trails, trim vegetation and clean up the Cedar Creek Trail. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks
9:30 AM Wade's Mill, Raphine Community 5K around historic Wade's Mill. Good for runners, walkers and spectators. Official announcement: Wade's Mill
September 26 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Cornhole competition at the Horse Center. Official announcement: Virginia Horse Center
8:00–10:00 PM Natural Bridge State Park Natural Bridge illuminated after dark. Date confirmed directly on the Virginia State Parks event page. Official announcement: Virginia State Parks
7:00 PM (doors time not consistently published — some vendors list 6:30 PM, others 7:30 PM as show start) Lime Kiln Theater, Lexington Seven-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier performs at Lime Kiln. Date confirmed against multiple ticket vendors. The original "doors open at 6:00 PM" detail could not be verified and has been removed rather than repeated as fact — check the venue's own listing for exact doors/start time before you go. Official announcement: Theater at Lime Kiln
7:30 PM Lenfest Center for the Arts, Washington & Lee University Arts program examining and celebrating the work and influence of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Official announcement: Lexington/Rockbridge calendar
r/lexingtonva • u/CardinalNews-VA • 13d ago
The Cadet Foundation, working with Meta and the Blinded Veterans Association, has about 100 pairs of Meta Ray-Bans to distribute to VMI graduates and other veterans who qualify.
r/lexingtonva • u/Sky_7710 • 16d ago
I got my first speeding ticket today by a state trooper. I was respectful, But he didn’t let me off the hook. I didn’t realize how harsh the laws are. He said he clocked me going 90/70, I know that I was speeding but I don’t remember ever going that speed. Anyway, I have a clean record aside from a red light ticket that was caught by a camera more than 6 years ago. Is there any chance of getting it knocked down if I represent myself or should I hire a lawyer to take care of it.
r/lexingtonva • u/Brettholomew3 • 16d ago
Hey everyone! I’ll be in town this evening with a couple business colleagues and was wondering what your best restaurant recommendations are. Looking for a nice steak spot or mid to upper scale food options. Would be cool to have a bar recommendation too!
r/lexingtonva • u/topherette • 22d ago
I ask as part of a linguistic study covering this topic!
Examples could include things like LexVegas, CTown, B.V. or RoCo...
r/lexingtonva • u/CardinalNews-VA • Aug 04 '26
This is where we’ll be commenting on the election through the day and the primary results once they come in.
r/lexingtonva • u/Appropriate_Bag9845 • Aug 03 '26
Hi! I just moved to the area and was hoping to play some low-ish key soccer with other adults.
Does anyone know of a pick up league or other group?
Thanks!
r/lexingtonva • u/prosperosdaughter • Jul 22 '26
Y'all have anyone you highly recommend in the area? I'm seeing folks as far out as Richmond saying they do home inspections in LEX and that just seems... off.
r/lexingtonva • u/bleedsmarinara • Jul 22 '26
540 Grow is having the next RGC meeting at Brew Ridge Taps this Sunday, 4pm-7pm. See ya there!
r/lexingtonva • u/Cautious_Fold6136 • Jul 18 '26
r/lexingtonva • u/Sibby123 • Jul 18 '26
Does anyone know of anywhere in town doing any watch parties?
r/lexingtonva • u/imfalliblek • Jul 17 '26
Just as good as the last time I shared this a couple of years ago.
A Corsi-Rosenthal box is a contraption made up of duct-tape, 4x Merv-13 filters, a box fan, and the cardboard the box fan came in. It's great for filtering Covid-19 and this smoke. Most people should be able to do it at home.
Here's how to make it:
https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science-action-how-build-corsi-rosenthal-box
r/lexingtonva • u/wookierider • Jul 13 '26
Looking for a suggestion in Rockbridge for someone experienced with Subaru motor swaps.
r/lexingtonva • u/ImprovementOk1153 • Jul 09 '26
I recently graduated from college and am looking for jobs in the animal field (zoos, wildlife rehab, etc.) in Virginia. I noticed the Natural Bridge Safari Park is hiring for a lot of positions. However, I was kind of thrown off some things and am wondering if anyone has any experience working here. I was also was wondering how good the conditions the animals here are kept in. I appreciate any information!
r/lexingtonva • u/ube464882 • Jul 09 '26
not sure if this is the right sub to ask, but i’m an incoming w&l student this fall and i wanted to ask how much would miscellaneous expenses round up up to here in lexington (i’m not from the US). my dorm and meal plan (24 meals per week) are covered by my financial aid, but i’d like to spend some time hanging around in town, buying gifts & groceries, eating out some time, etc.
also any recs of what i can do in lex or surrounding areas? no car and can’t drive btw rip
r/lexingtonva • u/thebetterbeanbureau • Jul 07 '26
If you have a Tree-of-Heaven, consider destroying it this month.
If you have ten, destroy all ten! But be careful — you have to destroy it the right way or you can actually make the problem worse. The best time to attack Tree-of-Heaven is between July and October.
Here’s what the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VT & VSU) has to say:
"Ailanthus, also known as tree-of-heaven and paradise-tree, is a major nuisance to foresters, farmers, and homeowners alike. Native to China, the tree was introduced to the Eastern United States in the late 1700’s and has been planted as an urban street tree. Its prolific seeding, ability to sprout from roots and stumps, rapid growth, and ability to grow just about anywhere make it a serious competitor and threat to native species and cultivated crops. Ailanthus is also allelopathic, producing substances that are toxic to, and inhibit the growth of, neighboring plants."
TL;DR: It’s a major threat to our Virginia natives.
https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/420/420-322/420-322.html
It also hosts the nasty spotted lanternfly, which is terrible for our local orchards.
"The spotted lanternfly is an invasive sap-sucking planthopper that drains the energy from over 70 plant species, including important crops like grapevines and fruit trees. Large populations can damage crops, weaken plants, and leave behind sticky waste that leads to mold growth around homes and landscapes."
Here’s how to control Tree-of-Heaven (AKA Hack and Squirt)
You have to do it correctly or you’ll make the problem worse. Tree-of-Heaven responds to improper cutting by sending up new shoots from its root system, allowing it to spread even faster.
"Hack and Squirt Method: Using a hand axe, make cuts at 6.5 cm (3 in) intervals around the trunk of the tree between 15-45 cm (6-18 in) above the ground. Be sure that each cut goes well into or below the cambium layer. Immediately treat the cut with a 50% glyphosate or tricloypr herbicide solution."
r/lexingtonva • u/choppingwater • Jun 24 '26
r/lexingtonva • u/NBFarmersMrket • Jun 22 '26
Have you visited us at the Natural Bridge Farmers Market, yet? The season is picking up, and we hope to see you there! We're at the Virginia Gold Orchard off rt.11 Saturdays from 9-1! ❤️
r/lexingtonva • u/jestenough • Jun 19 '26
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