We are loving the new Ice House complex and all the excellent businesses it houses. We have to give a special shout-out to two of those businesses for coming up with what is possibly the best idea this year. Enjoy a morning jog, open air yoga/pilates, and a pint of beer for $10 once a month this summer!
Events
Powerful Mobile Bidding App Developed by Two Ambitious Locals
Tim Peters, Chief Operations Officer and Auctioneer at Cottonwood Auctions, and his techie friend, Andy Harbick, who has experience building software for companies like Amazon and Rosetta Stone -- both local Harrisonburg residents -- have developed the first-ever (genius, really) mobile bidding app. It's called BidWrangler, and it allows folks to bid on auction items from their smartphones.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry at the 15th Annual Valley Fest Beer & Wine Festival
One of the Shenandoah Valley's most popular festivals -- Valley Fest, held at Massanutten Resort -- celebrates good times with live music, regional wines, a multitude of craft and microbrews, delicious eats, and a wide variety of vendors. It's one of the best ways we can think of to kick start summer. This exciting event has captured audiences far and wide during Memorial Day weekend for 15 years.
Harrisonburg’s First Ever Food Truck Fest
Are you a fan of food trucks? Well, On Sunny Slope Farm is hosting Harrisonburg's first ever Food Truck Fest on April 18th! Several local food trucks, drink vendors, and bands will gather for this premiere event. Check out the great cause that benefits, which vendors will be there, and how you can get your tickets.
Wilson Downtown Gallery: Wendy Lam
The past month we have had the privilege of enjoying the artwork of Wendy Lam in our downtown office (home of the Wilson Downtown Gallery). We are excited to have her beautiful, brightly colored oil paintings adorning our walls through the month of April.
Beer + Music + Food = A Genius Combination at the Rocktown Beer & Musical Festival
We’ve mentioned before that Harrisonburg is known for food, beer, and biking, but the ‘Burg is also home to a wealth of really awesome local bands, from rock and alternative to blue grass and swing. And why not combine the beer, the food, and the music into one fantastic event...