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Things to do in and near Ashland, Virginia.

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Row of classic cars with open hoods at a car show, showcasing chrome grills and colorful paintwork in the foreground.

Cars and Coffee Hanover

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Green Top 10150 Lakeridge Pkwy, Ashland

Start your Saturday morning with horsepower and coffee at Cars & Coffee Hanover. Held in Ashland, this family-friendly gathering welcomes car, truck, and motorcycle enthusiasts of all kinds, from classic […]

Heap of colorful heirloom tomatoes on a market stall with a red-and-white checkered tablecloth.

Ashland Farmers Market

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Downtown Ashland

Experience the best of local agriculture, artisan goods, and community spirit at the Ashland Farmers Market. Held every Saturday in the heart of town, the market brings together regional farmers, […]

Rustic wood-fired kitchen with a large pot over an open flame and stacked firewood nearby.

Summer Saturday Series: Vegetables & Herbs

Patrick Henry's Scotchtown 16120 Chiswell Ln, Beaverdam

Discover how vegetables and herbs shaped daily life in colonial Virginia during this hands-on program at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown. Explore the historic kitchen garden, learn about 18th-century foodways, and see […]

Two dogs with blue bandanas hold a pink heart-shaped toy that reads 'Spoiled' between their mouths, in a garden setting.

Spoil Your Dog Day Festival

James River Cellars 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen

Celebrate National Spoil Your Dog Day with an afternoon of wine, live music, local food trucks, artisan vendors, and plenty of tail wags at James River Cellars Winery. Meet adoptable […]