Events And Activities

Vendors needed for the first Garrison Market

Vendors are needed for the first Garrison Market of the season that is two weeks from today. If you or anyone you know is interested, please reach out to Teresa Meyer to let her know what you will be...

Shellsburg Area Community Group Fund Raiser

The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) is having its annual fundraiser this Saturday, June 19th, at Wildcat Golf Course and it’s an important opportunity for the group to raise money for communi...

Craft Fair at VFW #8884 June 11

The VFW Auxiliary Post #8884 will be holding a Craft Fair the 2nd Weekend in June. The Craft Fair will be open on Friday, June 11 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, June 12 from 8:00 a.m...

Vinton Depot Farmers Market to take place Thursday nights during June

There will be a Vinton Depot Farmers Market happening for the month of June. Starting next week on Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The Farmers Market will be held at the Train...

LAST CALL FOR TEES! Register TODAY for Party in Pink 5K Walk/Run

Sign up TODAY to get your t-shirt! If you haven't registered for this year's Party in Pink 5K Walk/Run and want a tee-shirt, today's your last chance! Registrations are accepted right up until race time, but those received through the ...

Historic Preservation Commission to host Flea Market in Shellsburg June 12

The Historic Preservation Commission will host their 1st Annual Flea Market this Saturday, June 12th at the Shellsburg City Park from 7am to 3pm. It will feature every facet of a traditional flea mark...

KICK OFF THE BENTON COUNTY FAIR WITH 4-H NIGHT AT THE GRANDSTAND

This year, the Benton County Fair will kick off with an exciting event – 4-H Night at the Grandstand. The entire community is invited to the Benton County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 23 from 6-8:...

George G. Luckey Legion Post to hold Tenderloin Supper this Friday, 5:00 p.m.

George G. Luckey Legion Post in Vinton, located at 105 North R Ave. will be holding a Tenderloin Dinner on Friday, June 11, 2021.Beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. (or while supplies last) the Leg...

7th Annual Bags and Baskets silent Auction begins June 14

Chelsea Peoples, PA-C and Dawson Reach Out & Read is a program in Virginia Gay Hospital Family Medical Clinics (Vinton, Atkins, Urbana and Van Horne) that supports early childhood literacy beginning at birth. At each Well-Child appoi...

Shellsburg's Big Day July 17

Big Day ParadeShellsburg Big Day Parade starts at 10:30.  Lineup on Cottege St at the corner of Pearl St and Cottege St. (there is a softball tournament so we can't use the school parking lot as ...