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Visit Damascus, Virginia Damascus, Virginia, Trail Town USA is a beautiful small town destination at the heart of the Virginia Creeper Trail and Appalachian Trail.

Walkable and pet-friendly downtown. Gateway to Mount Rogers High Country. Home of Appalachian Trail Days Festival. Damascus is a small town with a big claim to fame: Seven nationally known trails intersect within our town limits, making Damascus "Trail Town USA". In fact, the simple act of taking a stroll downtown means interacting with at least one of our trail systems in some way or another. Thanks to the efforts of our community - local government, dedicated staff, scores of volunteers, and residents - we've found ways to turn these trails and our other outdoor recreation resources into a source of local pride and community revitalization. We cherish the lifestyle that this affords us. It’s the sounds of families enjoying the Virginia Creeper Trail. It’s the creativity found in our downtown artisans. It’s the intermingling of cultures as the hikers signal the Spring-time with their arrival on the Appalachian Trail. It’s the taste of the signature beer at our local microbrewery. It’s the inspiration of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in our backyard. It’s the conversations, the sharing of stories and shaping of memories, and the smiles of a welcoming community. The Damascus lifestyle is adventurous and creative, yet relaxed. It’s a place where you can be super-active (ultramarathons, anyone?), or where you can slow down to reconnect with nature, rejuvenate, and find your inner peace. It's a place where you can take time to make memories with friends and family. Most importantly, this is a place where you can find your own path. We cherish this lifestyle, and know you will too. Town of Damascus Social Media Policy:
The intended purpose of this page is to serve as a mechanism for communication between the Town of Damascus and members of the public. However, this page is not the primary method of communication with the Town, and any notices or requests must be made via official communication methods identified on the Town’s website, or by traditional methods of notification recognized by the Town. No comments or posts on this page will be construed as providing notice to the Town of any claim, deficiency, dangerous condition, request, or otherwise. Any comments or other content posted or submitted to this page for posting, as well as personal identifying information for the page’s users and visitors, and its list of fans, may be public records subject to disclosure pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located § 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. Public disclosure requests must be directed to the Clerk’s office. More information at http://www.damascus.org/

Your Weekend Events Roundup is here! Welcome, Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally at Blue Ridge Discovery Center!🍂 Wednesday, ...
10/14/2026

Your Weekend Events Roundup is here! Welcome, Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally at Blue Ridge Discovery Center!

🍂 Wednesday, October 14
Storytime at the Damascus Library
Western Wednesday & Line Dancing with Carla at Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery

🍂 Thursday, October 15
Damascus Farmers Market on Laurel Avenue
Trivia Night at The Tipsy Bear
Garioke with Gari Jo at the Damascus Old Mill Inn

🍂 Friday, October 16
Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally
Live music with Ethan Grillo at Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery
Back Porch Friday with live music by Dan Deel at Damascus Old Mill Inn
Karaoke Night at The Tipsy Bear

🍂 Saturday, October 17
Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally
Spread A Little Sunshine event at Big Jakes Garden
Damascus Art Collective fundraiser & San Taco at Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery
Back Porch Saturday with live music by Conrad Anthony at Damascus Old Mill Inn
Live music by Rock Pretty Penny at The Tipsy Bear
The Riverside at The Cardinal Music Hall

🍂 Sunday, October 18
Back Porch Sunday with live music by Chris Long at Damascus Old Mill Inn

More coming soon! Mark your calendar -
✨ October Tuesdays - Creepy Crafting & Killer Conversation at the Damascus Library
✨ October 25 - Howl-O-Ween at Fig Tree Flower Farm
✨ October 31 - Trick-or-Treating in downtown Damascus
✨ Nov 28 & Dec 5 - Dashing Through Damascus

Photo by Sam Dean, provided by Virginia is for Lovers.

10/13/2026

🎣 Calling all Fisherfolk: Fish Blue Ridge is working on a marketing video project to help highlight fishing in our Southwest Virginia region.

📽 Videographers will be filming this weekend (October 17 & 18) in western Grayson County/Eastern Smyth County. Exact locations TBD based on weather and video subjects.

📩 If you're a licensed fisherman or woman interested in being filmed 'on the fly' for this project, please reach out to us! Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 276-773-8002.

Check out Fish Blue Ridge's website for more info on this regional initiative and to request a paper fishing guide: www.fishblueridge.com

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Stop by Trailtown Fitness this Saturday to check things out! Open Gym 5-7pm.
10/08/2026

Stop by Trailtown Fitness this Saturday to check things out! Open Gym 5-7pm.

Come by this Saturday and check out the gym, chat with our trainers and staff, and see the sauna and Group Fitness/ Yoga studio for yourself.

Get your tickets now for The Riverside w/ special guest Trevor McKenzie on October 17th. It'll be The Cardinal Music Hal...
10/08/2026

Get your tickets now for The Riverside w/ special guest Trevor McKenzie on October 17th. It'll be The Cardinal Music Hall's first show in their new location!

When we opened the The Cardinal Music Hall back in March The Riverside was one of the first bands that we reached out to. We are very fortunate to be a part of their 2026 national tour!

Tickets are moving very fast and this is their only show in Virginia so make sure to get tickets soon before they are gone.

Our good friend Trevor McKenzie will be opening up the night. He’s one of the best fiddle players in Appalachia. Be ready to be blown away by his talent!

See you all on October 17th!

Tickets linked in the comments.

Join us in welcoming Isaiah Thomas as Damascus town manager! For Isaiah Thomas, this opportunity is especially meaningfu...
10/08/2026

Join us in welcoming Isaiah Thomas as Damascus town manager!

For Isaiah Thomas, this opportunity is especially meaningful because of his deep roots in Washington County and personal connection to Damascus. He grew up in the area, attended Rhea Valley Elementary, Damascus Middle, and Holston High Schools, and later earned degrees from Virginia Highlands Community College and East Tennessee State University. Today, he lives with his wife and two children on his family farm in Washington County, continuing a connection to the land and community that has shaped much of his life.

Most recently, Thomas served as the Economic Development Specialist for the Town of Abingdon, where he worked in business development, infrastructure, housing, grant administration, and regional partnerships. Before entering local government, he spent seven years in private industry throughout Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.

“Damascus has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, so having the opportunity to come home and serve this community means a great deal to me,” said Thomas. “My family and I are proud to call this area home, and I am excited to work alongside the Town Council, our staff, residents, businesses, and community partners as we continue moving Damascus forward.”

Mayor Katie Lamb says, "We are super excited to have Isaiah as our new Town Manager. I feel that his love for Damascus really shines through. He was right here with us before, during, and after Helene. He knows where we have been, where we need to be, and he is willing to put in the work to get us there. Many thanks to Chris Bell! He has been a rockstar throughout his time with us. We will continue to move forward, and Isaiah will be a tremendous asset."

Find your way to Damascus, Virginia, we have a busy weekend ahead! Fall is in the air and the leaves are just starting t...
10/07/2026

Find your way to Damascus, Virginia, we have a busy weekend ahead! Fall is in the air and the leaves are just starting to turn. Welcome Yeti Trail Runners!

✨ Thursday, October 8
Homeschoolers Group at the Library
Damascus Farmers Market on Laurel Avenue
Trivia Night at The Tipsy Bear
Garioke with Gari Jo at the Damascus Old Mill Inn

✨ Friday, October 9
Shady Valley Cranberry Festival Bean Dinner & Auction
12th Annual Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run
Live music with Aleena Boone at Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery
Home Football Game at Holston High School - Go Cavs!
Karaoke Night at The Tipsy Bear
Back Porch Fridays with live music by Mike Jones at the Damascus Old Mill Inn

✨ Saturday, October 10
Shady Valley Cranberry Festival Parade & Festivities
Happy 5th Birthday to Appalachian Heritage Distillery!
Sunflowers at Sunset at Big Jakes Garden
Open Gym at Trailtown Fitness
Block Party (Happy Birthday Scott!!) at Green Cove Collective
Vinyl Night with Appalachian Artists Live at the Damascus Old Mill Inn
Live music with Na**lm Blondie at The Tipsy Bear

✨ Sunday, October 11
Sunday Strolls at Fig Tree Flower Farm
Back Porch Sundays with live music by Just Chuck at the Damascus Old Mill Inn

✨ Monday, October 12
Paul-A-Palooza at the Damascus Old Mill Inn

✨ Tuesday, October 13
A Spirited Book Club with the Damascus Library at Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery
Barn Quilt Workshop at the Damascus Old Mill Inn
Creepy Crafting and Killer Conversation at the Damascus Library

The Town of Damascus is accepting Proposals from qualified firms to provide Public Relations (PR) services to facilitate...
10/06/2026

The Town of Damascus is accepting Proposals from qualified firms to provide Public Relations (PR) services to facilitate tourism recovery and diversification in the 2027 season. Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 PM on November 5, 2026.

More information at https://www.damascus.org/employment--contract-opportunities .

10/05/2026

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208 West Laurel Avenue
Damascus, VA
24236

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