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

Spring Into Luray: Trout Derby, Arbor Day, and a Summer Full of Events