#48: October 1 Arts Walk and Block Party

Interested in seeing Shenandoah Valley artists’ work?  Over 30 art galleries, businesses, and restaurants will feature art and music in downtown Harrisonburg on Friday, October 1, from 5-7pm.  Coordinated by the Arts Council of the Valley, the Museum and Gallery Walk is a bi-annual event that brings hundreds of people to Main Street to see what local artists have to offer.  See a list of all exhibits here

This year, the evening also includes the Block Party, coordinated by the Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance.   Aimed to bring students from JMU and EMU downtown, the event features a Battle of the Bands, a cappella groups, tours of downtown businesses and safety demonstrations. 

Of special note is a Skatan Worshippers event that features a skateboarding exhibition near the Artful Dodger.

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