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SUMMARY:Sparrow Smith + Strong Water
DESCRIPTION:Sparrow Smith + Strong Water live @ The Cardinal Music Hall in Damascus\, VA on November 21. Sparrow Smith\, a beloved WNC multi-instrumentalist serving up masterful banjo\, accordion\, and folk charm.
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/sparrow-smith-strong-water-at-the-cardinal-music-hall/
LOCATION:The Cardinal Music Hall\, 106 W Liberty Avenue
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Register/RSVP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T163000
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SUMMARY:Back Porch Sundays - Fireside Edition: Bratfolk
DESCRIPTION:Join us by the fireplace at the Damascus Old Mill Inn for a great meal and terrific live music with Bratfolk!
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/back-porch-sundays-fireside-edition-bratfolk/
LOCATION:Damascus Old Mill Inn\, 215 W Imboden St
CATEGORIES:Dining & Drinks,Live Music
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UID:10000728-1795716000-1795723200@visitdamascus.org
SUMMARY:The Strangers Open Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday at The Cardinal Music Hall\, Start time 6 PM until 8-9pm. Free to attend and free to participate!\n\nAfter spending Thursday evenings making music on our porch during the Damascus Farmers Market\, The Strangers Open Jam Session is moving into The Cardinal Music Hall for a weekly gathering of music\, friends\, and community. Bring an instrument and join the jam\, or grab a seat and enjoy an evening of live music spanning bluegrass\, country\, folk\, rock\, and more. While you’re here\, grab some snacks\, browse our Cardinal merch\, and pick up advance tickets to upcoming shows.\n\nCome as a stranger. Leave as a friend. Join us tonight and every Thursday at 6 PM at The Cardinal Music Hall in Damascus\, VA!
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/the-strangers-open-jam-session/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:The Cardinal Music Hall\, 106 W Liberty Avenue
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T190000
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SUMMARY:Back Porch Friday - Fireside Edition: Logan & McKenna
DESCRIPTION:Join us by the fireplace at the Damascus Old Mill Inn for live music with Logan & McKenna! Kitchen is open 5-9pm.
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/back-porch-friday-fireside-edition-logan-mckenna/
LOCATION:Damascus Old Mill Inn\, 215 W Imboden St
CATEGORIES:Dining & Drinks,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Come on down for a night of fun and singing as we host our weekly Karaoke Night. Food specials\, $2 beers ( rotating weekly). Lots of fun and memories to be made! So come down and join us for a night of fun and laughter.
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/karaoke-night/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Tipsy Bear Bar and Grill\, 338 Douglas Dr.
CATEGORIES:Dining & Drinks,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T163000
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SUMMARY:Back Porch Sundays - Fireside Edition: Mick Kyte
DESCRIPTION:Live music with Mick Kyte at the Damascus Old Mill Inn! Kitchen is open 12-8pm.
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/back-porch-sundays-fireside-edition-mick-kyte/
LOCATION:Damascus Old Mill Inn\, 215 W Imboden St
CATEGORIES:Dining & Drinks,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T180000
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SUMMARY:The Strangers Open Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday at The Cardinal Music Hall\, Start time 6 PM until 8-9pm. Free to attend and free to participate!\n\nAfter spending Thursday evenings making music on our porch during the Damascus Farmers Market\, The Strangers Open Jam Session is moving into The Cardinal Music Hall for a weekly gathering of music\, friends\, and community. Bring an instrument and join the jam\, or grab a seat and enjoy an evening of live music spanning bluegrass\, country\, folk\, rock\, and more. While you’re here\, grab some snacks\, browse our Cardinal merch\, and pick up advance tickets to upcoming shows.\n\nCome as a stranger. Leave as a friend. Join us tonight and every Thursday at 6 PM at The Cardinal Music Hall in Damascus\, VA!
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/the-strangers-open-jam-session/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:The Cardinal Music Hall\, 106 W Liberty Avenue
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Come on down for a night of fun and singing as we host our weekly Karaoke Night. Food specials\, $2 beers ( rotating weekly). Lots of fun and memories to be made! So come down and join us for a night of fun and laughter.
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/karaoke-night/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Tipsy Bear Bar and Grill\, 338 Douglas Dr.
CATEGORIES:Dining & Drinks,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T180000
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SUMMARY:The Strangers Open Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday at The Cardinal Music Hall\, Start time 6 PM until 8-9pm. Free to attend and free to participate!\n\nAfter spending Thursday evenings making music on our porch during the Damascus Farmers Market\, The Strangers Open Jam Session is moving into The Cardinal Music Hall for a weekly gathering of music\, friends\, and community. Bring an instrument and join the jam\, or grab a seat and enjoy an evening of live music spanning bluegrass\, country\, folk\, rock\, and more. While you’re here\, grab some snacks\, browse our Cardinal merch\, and pick up advance tickets to upcoming shows.\n\nCome as a stranger. Leave as a friend. Join us tonight and every Thursday at 6 PM at The Cardinal Music Hall in Damascus\, VA!
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/the-strangers-open-jam-session/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:The Cardinal Music Hall\, 106 W Liberty Avenue
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T190000
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Come on down for a night of fun and singing as we host our weekly Karaoke Night. Food specials\, $2 beers ( rotating weekly). Lots of fun and memories to be made! So come down and join us for a night of fun and laughter.
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/karaoke-night/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:Tipsy Bear Bar and Grill\, 338 Douglas Dr.
CATEGORIES:Dining & Drinks,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T200000
DTSTAMP:20261105T150606Z
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SUMMARY:The Strangers Open Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday at The Cardinal Music Hall\, Start time 6 PM until 8-9pm. Free to attend and free to participate!\n\nAfter spending Thursday evenings making music on our porch during the Damascus Farmers Market\, The Strangers Open Jam Session is moving into The Cardinal Music Hall for a weekly gathering of music\, friends\, and community. Bring an instrument and join the jam\, or grab a seat and enjoy an evening of live music spanning bluegrass\, country\, folk\, rock\, and more. While you’re here\, grab some snacks\, browse our Cardinal merch\, and pick up advance tickets to upcoming shows.\n\nCome as a stranger. Leave as a friend. Join us tonight and every Thursday at 6 PM at The Cardinal Music Hall in Damascus\, VA!
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/the-strangers-open-jam-session/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:The Cardinal Music Hall\, 106 W Liberty Avenue
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T190000
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Come on down for a night of fun and singing as we host our weekly Karaoke Night. Food specials\, $2 beers ( rotating weekly). Lots of fun and memories to be made! So come down and join us for a night of fun and laughter.
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/karaoke-night/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Tipsy Bear Bar and Grill\, 338 Douglas Dr.
CATEGORIES:Dining & Drinks,Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Strangers Open Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday at The Cardinal Music Hall\, Start time 6 PM until 8-9pm. Free to attend and free to participate!\n\nAfter spending Thursday evenings making music on our porch during the Damascus Farmers Market\, The Strangers Open Jam Session is moving into The Cardinal Music Hall for a weekly gathering of music\, friends\, and community. Bring an instrument and join the jam\, or grab a seat and enjoy an evening of live music spanning bluegrass\, country\, folk\, rock\, and more. While you’re here\, grab some snacks\, browse our Cardinal merch\, and pick up advance tickets to upcoming shows.\n\nCome as a stranger. Leave as a friend. Join us tonight and every Thursday at 6 PM at The Cardinal Music Hall in Damascus\, VA!
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/the-strangers-open-jam-session/2026-12-24/
LOCATION:The Cardinal Music Hall\, 106 W Liberty Avenue
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T144344Z
CREATED:20260917T190306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T144344Z
UID:10000127-1798745400-1798750800@visitdamascus.org
SUMMARY:Sarah DeShields - New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an intimate live performance from Sarah DeShields at our Friends\, Family & Sponsors event at The Cardinal Music Hall. Known for heartfelt songwriting and a captivating stage presence\, she delivers a warm\, powerful show. This is a limited-capacity night with only 30 tickets available to the public. Advance purchase is recommended for best availability now.
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/sarah-deshields-at-the-cardinal-music-hall/
LOCATION:The Cardinal Music Hall\, 106 W Liberty Avenue
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Register/RSVP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270513T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270515T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T140259Z
CREATED:20260824T202340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T140259Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Trail Days Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Appalachian Trail Days Festival is the biggest event of the year in Damascus and the world’s largest celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture! Each year in May\, the town swells to an estimated 25\,000 people for the festival. You can expect a grand reunion of thru-hikers past and present\, over a hundred vendors of handmade goods and some of the best outdoor gear in the industry\, a packed schedule of live music and events\, and a large crowd of trail supporters and hiking enthusiasts. \n​Trail Days is always the weekend after Mother’s Day. The Town-wide Yard Sale is always the weekend before Trail Days. Trail Days is free to attend\, with a fee for overnight camping at Tent City. \nVoted Best Unique Festival (Runner-Up) by readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine in 2026 and #3 Best Quirky Festival by readers of Blue Ridge Country Magazine in 2023
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/trail-days-2027/
LOCATION:Town Park\, 202 S Beaver Dam Ave.
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music,Outdoor,Shopping,Trail Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Damascus":MAILTO:info@damascus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270618T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270619T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T135201Z
CREATED:20260917T190310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T135201Z
UID:10000161-1813276800-1813449599@visitdamascus.org
SUMMARY:Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention
DESCRIPTION:Held annually at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/abingdon-fiddlers-convention-at-the-washington-county-fairgrounds/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270703T235959
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SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:At Beaverdam Creek Park\, 1211 South Shady Avenue (county ballfields); local food vendors 6 to 10pm\, live music by Phantom 7 to 9pm\, fireworks show by Manuel’s Fireworks at dark. In the event of inclement weather\, fireworks will be rescheduled to Labor Day.​
URL:https://visitdamascus.org/event/independence-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Beaverdam Creek Park\, 1211 S Shady Ave.
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Live Music,Outdoor
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