Mar 31, 2026
Host: Janet Michael
Guests:
- Gina Hilliard, President – Luray Page Chamber of Commerce
- Jen Jenkins, Parks Superintendent – Luray Parks & Recreation
- Sherri Glenn, Events & Marketing Coordinator – Luray Parks & Recreation
Episode Summary
Janet talks with Gina, Jen, and Sherri about upcoming events from free youth fishing derbies and outdoor concerts to the nation's 250th birthday celebration and a Chamber trip to Ireland.
Events Covered
🎣 22nd Annual Youth Trout Derby
- Date: Saturday, April 11th, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Luray fishing corridor, north of Mechanic Street Bridge
- Ages: 2–15
- Cost: FREE
- Free lunch, goodie bags, prizes, and loaner fishing gear available
- Conservation education booths from Dept. of Wildlife & Resources, VA Dept. of Forestry, and more
- Pre-registration recommended
- Register: townofluray.com or Facebook page
🌳 Arbor Day & Hawksbill Greenway 25th Anniversary Celebration
- Date: Saturday, April 18th, 11:00 AM
- Location: Hawksbill Greenway, North Loop
- Cost: FREE
- Tree planting demo, nature walk, free trees, door prizes
- Greenway Foundation will present on trail expansion plans
- Partners: VA Dept. of Forestry, Green Mountain Landscaping, SVEC, Luray Tree & Beautification Committee
- Also that morning: PACA Earth Day 5K at 9:30 AM on the Greenway
🎶 Evenings on Main – Free Concert Series
- Starts: June
- Location: Ruffner Plaza, Luray
- Cost: FREE
- Food truck at each event
- 2026 Lineup: South River Band, Ryan Jewel, Cake Fight, Punky Brewsters, Chad Loflin Band, Train Wreck, Road Ducks, John Paul Douglas & the Bitter Trades
🎆 4th of July Celebration – America's 250th Anniversary
- Date: Friday, July 4th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Bands start: 6:00 PM
- Stages: Mechanic Street & Ruffner Plaza
- Performers: Everyday People & Raised on Analog
- Food trucks, games, kids' slides, duck races, and fireworks
- Partnering with local committee on special 250th commemorative programming
🌻 7th Annual Page Valley Sunflower Festival
- Date: Labor Day Weekend (Saturday)
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Benefiting PACA
- Sunflower field picking, games, craft vendors, and more
- Craft vendor registration now open – visit townofluray.com
🍀 Luray Page Chamber of Commerce Ireland Trip
- Departure: October 14th
- Cost: $3,999 (pay by March 31st) | $4,099 after April 1st
- 9 days / 7 nights, first-class hotels, round-trip airfare (non-stop), 10 meals
- Sightseeing includes: Trinity College, Book of Kells, Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery, Cliffs of Moher, national parks, cathedrals, and more
- All transfers, baggage handling, taxes & fees included
- Transportation from Luray to the airport included
- Info & booking: visitluraypageva.com → Chamber of Commerce → Chamber Trip
- Email: info@luraypageva.com
- Phone: (540) 743-3915