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It’s Friday, Augusta County! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Riverfest duck race, Irish road bowling, and Makin’ Cake with Dasha Kelly + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Family-friendly riverfront adventures: Waynesboro’s Riverfest returns May 1 to 2 with a $5,000 Virginia Tourism Corporation grant. Expect reptile shows and the duck race as organizers work to boost overnight stays — get all the festival details.
Generations of flavor endure: A poll is spotlighting eight family-run Staunton restaurants, including Baja Bean Co, Marino’s Lunch, and Highway Hog, as readers weigh which classic stands the test of time — check out the full lineup.
Preparing tomorrow’s wildlife caretakers: Bridgewater College has partnered with the Wildlife Center of Virginia, giving students hands-on rehabilitation experience, easing pressure during seasonal releases, and teaching ethical handling while demand for wildlife care grows — see how the partnership helps.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Creative reboot, anyone? Art Hive, LLC blends arts-and-crafts thrift, local maker boutique, and gallery. Score affordable supplies, discover new artists, and slip into an easy drop-in craft. Bring those orphaned yarns and beads to trade for inspiration you’ll actually use this week.
Backyard glow-up idea: Bear Creek Outdoor Living turns that sun-baked slab into a real hangout, with custom wood or low-maintenance composite decks, clean railings, and pergolas if you’re feeling fancy. Waynesboro locals from design through build, they make the upgrade easy to start… and finally finish.
Fresh catch, no trip: Craving oysters, lobster rolls, and Chesapeake-meets-New England comfort? At BLU Point Seafood Co, the raw bar is chill, the catches are seasonal, and the cocktails play nice… perfect for a low-effort date night or a we-deserve-this midweek treat.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐕 BRASC Spring Fling Shows and Rally Trials @ Augusta Expo (Fishersville) | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 AM – Think your dog stacks prettier than your posture? Spring Fling lines up a flurry of conformation rings, two Rally trials, and enough bragging rights to fuel brunch stories. Details are rolling out, so polish the gait, pack the treats, and claim your spot.
🌱 Tree Planting @ Staunton-Augusta Family YMCA | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – Put those yardwork skills to noble use at the new YMCA on New Hope Road, planting trees and wetland bushes along Lewis Creek over several volunteer days. Teens lead the charge, grown-ups dig and take orders. Bring water, dress warm, gloves provided; RSVP at [email protected].
🎂 Makin’ Cake with Dasha Kelly @ Wayne Theatre (Waynesboro) | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – If you like your conversations about race, class, and community served with frosting, head to the Wayne Theatre for Makin’ Cake with Dasha Kelly. She mixes story, history, and heart, slices into the tough stuff, then hands you an actual slice, because we’re civilized.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Sale & Lucky Coin Hunt @ Kimco for the Home (Fishersville) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – St. Patrick’s Day plans, sorted. They turned shopping into “beer pong” with zero beer, so the only thing getting tipsy is the price tag, up to 30 percent off curtains, rugs, gifts, and the rest. Hunt hidden coins, wear green, snag a Kimco gift card.
🍀 Irish Road Bowling @ Frontier Culture Museum (Staunton) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Trade barstools for Irish road bowling at Frontier Culture Museum, a St. Patrick’s Day spin on a family-friendly game for teams of 3 or 4. Forty bucks gets your crew a bowl, museum admission, and tee time, so wear green and register with the museum.
☘ Stained Glass Celtic Workshop @ L & L Custom Picture Framing & Stained Glass Supply (Staunton) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Trade green beer for something worth keeping, a stained glass Celtic knot, cross, or shamrock for St. Paddy’s. No experience needed, all tools included, just pick your pattern and glass during this relaxed weekend workshop, chat a little, and leave with a sun-catching little victory.
📖 Beth Macy: Paper Girl: A Memoir @ Shenandoah Valley Art Center (Waynesboro) | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Sunday afternoon calls for brains and snacks, so head to Waynesboro for Beth Macy on Paper Girl, her sharp new memoir, with Monticello’s Gayle Jessup White steering the chat. Free event, reception and Stone Soup Books on hand, RSVP to save your seat.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Augusta County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 55°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 3 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 9 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 60°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
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