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Area Events

Shepherdstown and the surrounding region have vibrant events year-round! Explore the events and celebrations that make this area unique. For more information, visit our area CVB website»

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Appalachian Chamber Music Festival

A two week strings chamber music concert series in August, serving communities in Jefferson County, WV and the surrounding region. ACMF is a celebration of history, nature, and culture, brining music to audiences in new, meaningful and accessible ways!


Harpers Ferry, WV

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Freedom’s Run

Offering unique, historically rich courses let you experience the beauty of 3 National Parks, Shenandoah/ Potomac Rivers, and Blue Ridge Mountains.


Shepherdstown, WV

304-885-8843
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Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre is a professional summer stock theatre located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Located at Shenandoah Conservatory, SSMT aspires to present quality theatre that is approachable, diverse, entertaining, socially enlightening and, ultimately, rewarding to all generations.


1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA

540-665-4569
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Shepherdstown and Sharpsburg Ghost Tours

Shepherdstown Ghost Tours celebrates 10 years of candlelit walking tours of historic and haunted Shepherdstown, WV. Shepherdstown Ghost Tour also hosts metaphysical markets and group reading events.


Entler Hotel
Suite C 103
129 E German Street
Shepherdstown, WV 25443

301-991-0265
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shepherdstown opera house

The Opera House is an intimate and friendly venue for live music, performance, and movies. Located in historic Shepherdstown, WV’s oldest town, the Shepherdstown Opera House is an easy drive from DC, Baltimore, northern Virginia, western Maryland, and the northern Shenandoah Valley.


131 W German Street,
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
304-876-3704
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Maryland ensemble theatre

Maryland Ensemble Theatre is dedicated to the creation and production of extraordinary theatre art through the combined voices of a diverse ensemble of professional resident artists who are influential leaders in the community and visionaries in the art of theatre.


31 W Patrick Street
Frederick, MD

301-694-4744
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maryland symphony orchestra

Founded in 1982, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 42nd season as the area’s premier professional orchestra.  Under the musical direction of Maestra Elizabeth Schulze, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to providing musical performances that educate and entertain, while enhancing the cultural environment of Western Maryland and the surrounding region.


21 S Potomac Street
Second Floor
Hagerstown, MD 21740

301-797-4000
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Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival

Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival is perfect venue to check out about 200 of the very best juried artisans and WV wineries.


1707 Old Leetown Pike
Kearneysville, WV

304-725-2055
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Shepherdstown

AMERICAN CONSERVATION FILM FESTIVAL

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CHRISTMAS IN SHEPHERDSTOWN

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FRIENDS OF MUSIC

304-876-5765
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SHEPHERDSTOWN BOO FEST

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SHEPHERDSTOWN COMMUNITY CLUB BOOK SALE

304-876-3323
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SHEPHERDSTOWN DOG FEST

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SHEPHERDSTOWN STREET FEST

855-787-3383
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SPEAK STORY SERIES

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WRITERS CONFERENCE AT SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY

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Charles Town

AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL

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WV FEST

304-725-2311
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Harpers Ferry

APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Martinsburg

FRIDAYS AT 5

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