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What's Up in Lexington/Rockbridge this Week

Editor’s note: We’re happy to launch a new blog series highlighting various diversions happening in and around Lexington. Because everyone needs a break from time to time!

compiled by Hannah Shtein ’15L

Wednesday, September 3

Farmer’s Market (ongoing)
Lexington’s Wednesday Morning Farmer’s Market features locally produced seasonal produce, plants, eggs, meats baked goods, coffee and handcrafted goods using natural materials from our farms. 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 3rd Wed. in April through Thanksgiving at the McClure’s Parking lot, downtown. Don’t miss it this Wednesday!

Friday, September 5

Annual Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival at Glen Maury Park. See website for schedule, ticket prices, and events.

Live Music & Dancing at Clark’s Lumber Co (weekly)
7:30-10pm, every Friday. Clark’s Ole Time Music Center, $8/person, $15/couple.

Washington Street Purveyors Free Wine Tasting (weekly)
Free wine tasting at Washington Street Purveyors from 5-7 pm every Friday. 540-464-9463.

Lexington Gallery Walk
Visit the galleries along Washington Street from 5-7:30 pm. 540-464-4440, website. Free!

Saturday, September 6

Annual Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival at Glen Maury Park. See website for schedule, ticket prices, and events.

20th Annual Rockbridge Beer and Wine Festival
Noon-5pm. Virginia Horse Center. $15/adult (in advance), $20/adult (at gate), $10/non-taster/designated driver (photo ID required). See website for details and buy tickets.

18th Annual Hospice Hustle 5K Benefit Glow Run
6-10pm at Lexington Golf and Country Club, $30/person. The Glow Run supports Rockbridge’s Area Hospice. See website for more information.