Arts & Entertainment
From Bach to bluegrass, to festivals and concerts, to quaint antiques shops and international cuisine, there's plenty to experience in Rockingham County.
The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University hosts a full line of artists on its stages.
A visitor’s center and museums provide colorful historical and genealogical information.
There are also numerous band concerts and community theaters, plus festivals celebrating the area’s wine and beer industries.
The area’s agricultural heritage is showcased at the Rockingham County Fair, which has been named one of the best fairs in the country for several years in a row.
You can drink up the beauty of our area at one of our local wineries. CrossKeys Vineyards, located in Mt. Crawford, offers tastings, tours and venue space for weddings and events.
Bluestone Vineyard, located in Bridgewater, features wine tastings overlooking the tank room of the winery with beautiful mountain vistas in the background.
If you're looking for a culinary adventure, there are countless ways to delight the taste buds. Enjoy homemade treats at a local bakery or coffee shop, or head into downtown Harrisonburg to sample international cuisine at more than 25 bars and restaurants there.
If you're looking for a little shopping, why not check out our local haunts for antiques, collectibles and other unique gifts and trinkets.
Or, for some family fun, head to one of our farmer's markets, farms or orchards: