What's Happening in Southwest Virginia
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First Thursdays at the Cultural Center
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2026 Southwest Virginia CSA Vendor Fair
2026 Made in Southwest Virginia: Holiday Market
📅 Upcoming Events
43 events
Handmade Evergreen Wreath Workshop
Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra: Happy Holidays
31st Annual Festival of Trees
Grandin Village Holiday Children’s Parade
United Way & Food City 20th Annual Celebrity Bagging Event
United Way 20th Annual Celebrity Bagging Event
20th Annual Celebrity Bagging Event
Celebrity Bagging 2026
The Festival of Trees: An Evening Aglow
The Festival of Trees 'An Evening Aglow'
Holiday Portraits in front of the Tree Benefiting United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze Tickets Roanoke VA Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
Live Holiday Wreath Making
Dickens of a Christmas — Night 1 + Roanoke Tree Lighting
Pop-Up at 11th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
Date Night: Elf Escape Edition
Winter Pet Portraits featuring Santa Paws!
Dickens of a Christmas — Night 2 + Roanoke Christmas Parade
Christmas on Main — Christiansburg
Barter Players — Frosty: A Musical Adventure
Dickens of a Christmas — Night 3
Hotel Roanoke New Year's Eve
Event Types
Something for Everyone
We host a variety of events to support different aspects of business and community growth.
Business Mixers
Casual networking with regional business owners and leaders
Workshops
Educational sessions on marketing, growth, and business development
Partner-Only Events
Exclusive gatherings for verified SWVA Connections partners
Community Gatherings
Open events celebrating Southwest Virginia's business community
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We partner with businesses, organizations, and community leaders to create impactful gatherings.