Valley Vibes: Spring Festivals and Can’t-Miss Events Across the Shenandoah Valley

Everyone at Sager Real Estate loves Spring in the Valley! It’s more than just warmer weather and blooming wildflowers—it’s when the Valley comes alive. The kind of season where you can wander through a bustling farmers market in the morning, toast a local cider in the afternoon, and cap it all off with live music under the stars. 

And while the Valley’s natural beauty is reason enough to love this time of year, it’s the small-town festivals and local events that truly make this place feel like home. Neighbors catching up over coffee, kids chasing bubbles on the town square, and local vendors offering everything from homemade pies to handcrafted jewelry—this is the heart of the Valley.

Whether you’re new to the area, or checking out Strasburg Virginia real estate or have been calling the Valley home for generations, these spring events are the perfect excuse to get out, meet your neighbors, and soak up everything our community has to offer. Here’s your ultimate guide to April’s can’t-miss festivals and events:

Vintage in the Valley – Strasburg, VA 

April 4-5

If your idea of a perfect weekend includes hunting for treasures and discovering one-of-a-kind finds, you won’t want to miss Vintage in the Valley. Held in the heart of Strasburg, this three-day festival transforms the town into a vintage lover’s paradise with antique vendors, handmade goods, and live music.

Highlights:

• Vintage Fashion Show on Holliday Street (who doesn’t love fun fashion?)
• Western-themed Decades Dance at Box Office Brewery where you should check out the series of landscape paintings on the side walls, believed to be the oldest painted murals in Shenandoah County. Relax with something fun on tap while you make a list of all your “must haves” in those homes for sale in Strasburg, VA
• Food truck Melted Dreams has the perfect cheesesteak or smashburger waiting for you! 
• Clementine Vintage: the chance to uncover the perfect vintage piece for your new home.

Why It’s Worth It: Vintage in the Valley isn’t just about shopping—it’s about the experience. Friendly faces, live music echoing down the street, and the thrill of finding that one special piece you didn’t even know you needed.

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival – Winchester, VA

April 25 – May 4

The Apple Blossom Festival is practically a rite of passage in the Valley. It has come a long way since 1924 when it began as a single day event. Now, over 40 events are spread across 10 days. Pink and green are everywhere! This festival is a true celebration of spring and small-town spirit. From parades and carnivals to wine festivals and concerts, there’s something for everyone.

Must-See and Do Events:

• The Grand Feature Parade – Think marching bands, floats, and local pride on full display
• The Wine Festival – Sip and savor wines from Virginia vineyards! 
• The Trex Music Fest – A great lead-in to the fireworks show
• The American Woodmark Fireworks Show – A sparkling close to a week of fun

And while you’re celebrating apple blossoms, you’ll want to make a stop at Winchester Ciderworks’ The Cider House! With its eclectic menu and award-winning ciders brewed from local Glaize farm apples, you’ll understand why they are Virginia’s official ciderbrewer for the VA250 celebration! 

Local Insight: Get there early for the parade—locals stake out their spots with lawn chairs and blankets at dawn. It’s the kind of gathering where neighbors catch up and kids make memories.

Farmers Markets Opening Across the Valley

One of the best things about spring for Shenandoah Valley Realtors and all our friends? The return of the farmers markets. Fresh produce, local honey, homemade baked goods, and live music—the perfect Saturday morning routine.

Some of our favorites:

• Golden Acres Flower Farm in Edinburg (Beautiful blooms! Locally grown. Need we say more?)
• Adams Apples and Herbs in Woodstock 
• Mowery Orchard and Farm Market in Woodstock
• Marker-Miller Orchards Farm Market in Winchester
• West Oaks Farm Market in Winchester

Why It’s a Big Deal: There’s something grounding about knowing where your food comes from and supporting the hands that grew it. If you’re looking for farms for sale in Shenandoah County, you already know that the Valley’s markets are more than just a place to shop—they’re where neighbors catch up and provide a perfect place to catch your breath during your weekend.

More Local Spring Events to Catch:

• Shenandoah Valley Music Festival – Early spring concerts featuring folk, country, and bluegrass acts
• Garden Tours and Plant Sales – April weekends – Perfect for sprucing up that front porch or backyard patio
• Garden Club of Warren County: (April 26) Where the Skyline Drive Begins

Why Spring Festivals Matter 

It’s easy to fall in love with a house, but it’s the sense of community that makes a place feel like home. Festivals like these are a reminder of why so many people choose to put down roots in the Valley. The chance to stroll through town, meet the makers behind the market stalls, and wave to a neighbor in the parade crowd—that’s the kind of connection that makes a place feel like home.

At Sager Real Estate, we know that finding the right home is about more than bedrooms and square footage—it’s about finding a community where you feel like you belong. And spring in the Valley? There’s no better time to feel that connection.

What’s your favorite spring tradition in the Shenandoah Valley? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to feature more local favorites in the next edition of Valley Vibes!

 

Written by: Marla Miranda Writers | Photography: Black Valley Creative