February and March, 2020

EAT LOCAL:  Eat in Greene 

Join Greene County as we celebrate and support our local restaurants with our Eat Local campaign.  Dine out this winter to show your appreciation to our local restaurant entrepreneurs who add so much to our community.  During February and March, grab a friend and head out to enjoy any meal at our participating restaurants.  In return, you have the chance to win $25 gift cards donated by them as a thank you for eating local.

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8315 Seminole Trail
Ruckersville, Virginia 22968

Phone: 434-985-6663

April - October

Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia "producers" market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, eggs, dairy products, meat/poultry products, processed foods, nursery products, and other value added products from the above. Conveniently located at Greene Commons, the market will be open on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. from April - October. Stop by to stoc...
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40 Celt Rd
Stanardsville, Virginia 22973

Phone: 434-987-2008

June 6, 2020

Do you like strawberries? Then be sure to come to Greene County for the Annual Strawberry Festival in the heart of historic Stanardsville. The event features the famous Strawberry Breakfast, as well as strawberry cakes, pies, slushies, and desserts. Lunch will be served as well. Enjoy your strawberries while listening to great gospel music, having your face painted, browsing craft booths, or watching local cloggers and square dancers. For the car enthusiast there is an antique car ...
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25 Court Street
Stanardsville, Virginia 22973

Phone: 434-985-6158

July 4, 2020

Celebrate Independence Day in Stanardsville this year and experience small town America at its finest. Starting with a parade down Main Street and ending with the Capitol Sheds Community Fireworks Display after sunset, this free, family-friendly event is filled with so many sights, sounds, entertainers and attractions that it is almost certain to provide something to delight every member of your family.  Ample parking, friendly people and free admission make the Stanardsville 4th o...
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Main Street
Stanardsville, Virginia 22973

Phone: 540-290-8344

August 6-8, 2020

The second annual Greene Farm & Livestock Show will be held August 6-8, 2020.  This event will have shows and demonstrations throughout the day and is open to the public.  Don't miss:  Livestock Showmanship and Sales Vintage, Antiques and Artisans Market Poultry and Rabbit Shows Car & Tractor Shows Farm Demonstrations Music Pony Rides Equestrian Demonstrations Blacksmith Demonstration Food…And Much, Much More! Location:  Route 33 West across from Ruckersville Elementary...
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Route 33 West
Ruckersville, Virginia 22968

Phone: 434-960-5237

September 19-20, 2020

The Virginia Clay Festival is the only festival of its kind in VA. Join us in the historic town of Stanardsville for the annual event, an art show celebrating the possibilities of clay. Virginia potters, sculptors and jewelers will be selling their latest work...ALL in clay! Each artist will give a demonstration showing how to throw pots, to sculpt or to explain a technique that makes their work unique. A kid's area to play with clay, artisan food trucks and live acoustic ...
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William Monroe Middle School 148 Monroe Dr.
Stanardsville, Virginia 22973

Phone: 434-985-6500

October 10, 2020

Enjoy hours of outstanding music and family-friendly fun such as a pumpkin patch, barrel train rides, inflatable attractions and much more.  The beer garden will feature a home-brew competition to find the best local brewers in a partnership with one of our amazing local breweries.

General admission to the event is free; however, there is a $10/person charge if you wish to enjoy tastings in the beer garden.  Beer tickets and wristbands will be available at the entrance ...
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22 Court Street
Stanardsville, Virginia 22973

Phone: 540-290-8344

October 10, 2020

Join us for the 14th Annual Tour de Greene 

40 Celt Road
Stanardsville, Virginia 22973

Phone: 434-825-5002

November 14 & 15, 2020

Easily accessed by following the map and directions, the 26th annual Tour of 25 studios with 46 professional artisans is self-guided, free, and open to the public.  Each studio on the Tour provides locally sourced refreshments.  A visit to Greene County's very own Artisans, John Pluta & Holly Horan at Noon Whistle Pottery and Anne R. Hanson, will have you planning a return visit!

Charlottesville and surrounds
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901

Phone: 434-823-1882

December 5, 2020

The 15th annual Parade of Lights in Stanardsville will be held on Saturday, December 5.  Pre-Parade activities, music, food and entertainment will happen throughout the day.  Roads close at 4:30 p.m. with the parade down Main Street at 5:30.  Immediately after the parade, at 6:30, the Town Council and *STAR* will host a visit with Santa and a Tree-Lighting Ceremony in the Town Hall.  Refreshments will be served.  The annual Parade of Lights is co-sponsored by the Greene County ...
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Main Street
Stanardsville, Virginia 22973

Phone: 434-906-4859