What's Happening in Southwest Virginia
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2026 Made in Southwest Virginia: Holiday Market
The Main Street Christmas Revue
📅 Upcoming Events
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Handmade Evergreen Wreath Workshop
Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra: Happy Holidays
31st Annual Festival of Trees
Handmade for the Holidays Market
Abingdon Christmas Tree Lighting
Christmas Tree Lighting
Grandin Village Holiday Children’s Parade
United Way 20th Annual Celebrity Bagging Event
United Way & Food City 20th Annual Celebrity Bagging Event
Celebrity Bagging 2026
20th Annual Celebrity Bagging Event
Academy Presents: Holiday Makers Market
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
Live Holiday Wreath Making
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze Tickets Roanoke VA Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
Dickens of a Christmas — Night 1 + Roanoke Tree Lighting
Date Night: Elf Escape Edition
Pop-Up at 11th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
Winter Pet Portraits featuring Santa Paws!
Christmas at the Market, Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
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
Virginia Veterans Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremony
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.