Features

Features

ValleyFest, held on Memorial Day weekend, is the kick-off to summer! More than 4,000 people celebrate the holiday weekend at the festival, dancing to live music, sampling food, shopping for unique and handmade crafts, and enjoying quality wines and microbrews of the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia and beyond. Many varieties of beer and wine will be represented, from merlots and pinots to meads and malbecs. It's all of the beer and wine you could possibly enjoy in one place!

All proceeds benefit the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.

For general event or vendor questions, please email communications@hrchamber.org.

Kickoff & Giveaway Party

Kickoff & Giveaway Party

Friday, March 15 | 6 - 8 pm | At Base Camp at Massanutten Resort
Join us for our second annual ValleyFest Kickoff Party. This is your chance to buy advance tickets and maybe even win the grand prize package! There will be a tap takeover and ticket drawings at every half hour from 6:30 - 7:30 pm followed by a grand prize drawing at 8:00 pm. Must be 21 years or older & present to win!

Giveaways

• 6:30 pm – A pair of General Admission Tickets to ValleyFest19 (2 tickets)
• 7:00 pm – A pair of General Admission Tickets to ValleyFest19 (2 tickets)
• 7:30 pm – A pair of General Admission Tickets to ValleyFest19 (2 tickets)
• 8:00 pm – Grand Prize – Two combo passes for a day at the WaterPark, ski, or golf at Massanutten Resort and a pair of General Admission Tickets to ValleyFest19 (2 tickets)

After our Kickoff & Giveaway Party, head inside the ski lodge for Massanutten Resort's Live at the Lodge Party | 8 pm - 1:30 am | 21 & up only with valid ID | $7 cover charge | Live music featuring Relentless

All proceeds from ValleyFest benefit the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.

Tickets

Tickets

$20 Early Bird (March 15 - April 12)
$25 Advance (April 13 - May 24)
$20 Military (Valid Military ID required. Military tickets must be purchased in person.)
$35 At the Gate

$10 Designated Driver & Under 21
Kids 10 & under are FREE

ValleyFest tickets are non-refundable. Rain or shine event. No outside food or beverages permitted. No pets or coolers. Please be prepared to present proper ID. Ticket purchase includes sampling and souvenir wine glass or beer mug (while supplies last). Ticket purchase does not include food or beverages.

Band Line Up

Band Line Up

ValleyFest 2018 Band Line Up

On the Main Stage

Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band | 5:30 pm | slipperywhenwetband.com
Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute was formed in 2003 by Jason Morey after answering many inquiries of “Are you Jon Bon Jovi?”. Slippery When Wet has played to many packed houses throughout the Southeast and has quickly become the top draw at many of their regularly scheduled clubs. The bands shows are the most attended and highest grossing of any Bon Jovi Tribute in the country. In 2007 the band was officially authorized by Bon Jovi to perform their highly entertaining show. Their drive, musical ability , showmanship and dedication to duplicating the Bon Jovi live experience simply cannot be outdone.

The Hackens Boys | 3:30 pm | www.hackensboys.com
Voted Best Cover or Original Band in the Valley 6 times by The Daily News Record, The Hackens Boys have been a staple of local music over their 12-year history! Following the release of their 2014 album “On The Run”, the group has continued to provide the Valley with high-energy performances full of country and southern rock favorites guaranteed to have you on the dance floor!

Dell Foxx Company | 1:30 pm | dellfoxxcompany.wordpress.com
Dell Foxx Company is a high-energy party/dance band known for their unique spin on popular music from today and classic songs from the past. Formed in 2014, they have quickly gained popularity all over Maryland, with monthly residencies at bars from Baltimore's Tin Roof, to the Jetty in Grasonville. Whether it's a classic like Tracy Chapman, or brand new songs from Niall Horan, Dell Foxx Company plays a diverse mix of music sure to get your feet moving and their stage presence is something that can't be missed!

Strong Water | 11:30 am | www.strongwater.band
Strong Water, that plays mostly all original music, is a mixture of Folk, Americana, and Rock with the occasional Bluegrass thrown in—I mean they are from the Shenandoah Valley. Their known for their Strong male vocals with air tight female harmonies, quick and classic lead fiddle lines, fun and tasteful banjo licks that leave everyone screaming “MORE BANJO!”, and drums that make your heart pound and feet move.

Wine Section Tent - Acoustic Sets
Kimball Swanson | 12:30 pm
Dr. Levine & the Dreaded Blues Lady | 2:30 pm
Randy & Pat | 4:30 pm

Beer & Wine

Beer & Wine

2018 Featured Breweries

Miller High Life, Miller Lite, MillerCoors, Coors Light, Blue Moon, Deschutes Brewery, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Peroni, Pilsner Urquell, Stable Craft Brewing, Ballast Point Brewing, Basic City Beer Co, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium Brewing, Samuel Adams, Wild Wolf Brewing, Alewerks Brewing Co, Bell’s Inspired Brewing, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Lagunitas Brewing, Seven Arrows Brewing Co, Blue Mountain Brewery, Brothers Craft Brewing, Chaos Mountain Brewing, Devils Backbone, Pale Fire brewing Co, South Street Brewery, and Starr Hill Brewery. More maybe added. Check back!

2018 Featured Wineries & Cideries

Crosskeys Vineyards, Horton Vineyards, Lazy Dayz Winery, Mattaponi Winery, Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, Big Fish Cider, Cobbler Mountain Cider, Buskey Hard Cider, and Bold Rock Hard Cider! More maybe added. Check back!

Vendors

Vendors

2018 Food Vendors

Bittersweet Bakery | Cookies, bars, and other sweets to eat on the go!
Vova's Kettle Corn | Kettle corn
Sherri's Crab Cakes | Crab cake sandwiches, platters, soup, lemonade, and iced tea!
Mama's Caboose | Cheesesteaks, Reubens, nachos, and pretzels!
Jack Brown's | Specialty burgers, fries, grilled cheese sandwiches, and fried oreos!
Buffalo Wild Wings | Boneless wings, potato wedges, fried pickles, and drinks!
Taj of India | Veg. Samosa, Chicken Tikka Masala, rice, naan, Veg. Korma, Saag Paneer, Mango Lassi, and Chai Tea!
Jess’ Downtown Restaurant

2018 Arts & Craft Vendors

Arc Angels Creations
Daddy G's Rockin Salsa
Ed Gaudet
Furious Sauces
GG's Gourmet Goods
Glo Globes
Green Hummingbird
Guy and Lady Barrel
Herbert’s Wine Jelly, LLC
Hott Apiary
Massanutten Resort Retail
Nutt House Wine and Wood
Plank Eyewear
Plow & Hearth LLC
Preppy Palooza
Rayr Findz
Ruby Belle Adornments
Tee's Garden Stones
The Green Shed
Valley Olive & Leaf Co.
Whiskey Valley Jerky
Woodturnings by Phil
 

All vendor questions should be directed to communications@hrchamber.org or 540.434.3862 x 108.