Buena Vista

November General Election
2020-11-03 06:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The November General Election Day occurs on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The polls are open from 6:00am – 7:00pm.
Polling Place: 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista, VA 24416
Curbside Voting is available at all voting precincts on Election Day.
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IMPORTANT DATES:
The Voter Registration Deadline: October 13, 2020
At Registrar’s Office – 5:00pm *Check operating hours for DMV or other state designated voter registration agencies authorized to receive voter registration applications.
By mail – Postmarked by October 13, 2020.
Online Registration via Virginia Department of Elections website – 11:59pm *Applications that are required to be printed and delivered to the registrar should be treated as regular mailed in applications (postmarked by October 13, 2020). The October 13, 5:00pm deadline would apply if they are submitted in-person at the Registrar’s Office.
In Person Absentee Voting Starts: September 18, 2020
Last Day to Submit an Absentee Ballot Application by Mail, Fax or E-mail: October 23, 2020
Last Day to Vote Absentee in Person: October 31, 2020
In Person Absentee Voting will be available Monday thru Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm, closed 12:30pm – 1:00 pm and will additionally be available Saturday, October 24, and Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Last Day for Absentee Ballots to be Returned by Mail: Postmarked by November 3, 2020
*The Ballot can also be returned in person at the Registrar’s office but only by the voter.
**Ballots must be returned to the locality from which they were mailed out.

Finance Committee Meeting
2020-10-21 18:00 - 19:00
There will be a virtual Finance Committee meeting held on October 21st 2020 at 6 PM. See below for meeting information
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Mountain Day
2020-10-10 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for our annual downtown street festival focused on lost arts, crafts, and music! 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Magnolia Avenue between 20th St & 22nd St.
Follow the event on Facebook for updates and additional information and visit www.mountainday.org for vendor applications and more!
Craft Demonstrations| Live Music & Dance | Local History | Fine Art | Local Foods | Community Organizations | Children’s Activities | Food Vendors | And More!

Trail Run/Family Fun Run – GMP Outdoors
2020-10-02 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a Trail Run & Family Fun Run!
On October 2nd, we will be hosting both a Trail Run and a Fun Run (walk or run) to kick off our Glen Maury Outdoor Series to bring awareness to the opportunities available for the whole community to participate in! So come out and get your exercise in while exploring Glen Maury, but don’t worry, we will be taking additional measures to ensure your safety during the pandemic.
The runs will feature staggered start times to prevent the large gathering of people at the beginning and end, as well as requiring masks to be worn when not running.
Open to runners/walkers of all ages and abilities. Be advised that the trail run will have a higher difficulty level.
The runs will be FREE to all participants and will have food available for purchase at the end!
Register today at www.buenavistava.org/gmp-run-registration/
Stay tuned for additional updates and announcements!

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2020-09-30 17:00 - 18:00
Stay Tuned for more info & meeting packet

City Offices Closed
2020-09-07
City offices will be closed September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day.

Labor Day Fireworks
2020-09-05 21:00 - 2020-09-07 21:30
Join us in Buena Vista for a fantastic fireworks display to kick off the election season! Fireworks can be seen from just about anywhere in town, but if you want to best view park at Camden Field, Vista Links Golf Course, or Food Lion! Stay tuned as we scope out new locations to view from!

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2020-09-02 17:00 - 18:00
There will be a virtual Economic Development Authority meeting held on September 2, 2020 at 5 PM. See below for meeting information
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5528910134
Meeting ID: 552 891 0134
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Chris Wheeler Tournament
2020-08-22 - 2020-08-23
Save the Date! The Chris Wheeler tournament is an annual softball tournament hosted by teams in Buena Vista in memory of Chris Wheeler. Join them for a fun filled weekend!

CANCELLED – Fridays in the Park ft. 7 Mile Ford
2020-08-07 18:30 - 21:00
Friday’s in the Park is hosted by the City of Buena Vista and the Buena Vista Rotary Club. Join us for music, dancing, food, and beverages!

Stay tuned in the Facebook event discussion tab for info, updates, and more

CANCELLED – Beach Music Festival
2020-07-25
Due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases, this year’s Beach Music Festival has been cancelled.

CANCELLED – Beach Music Friday ft. The Entertainers
2020-07-24 18:30 - 21:00

Greater Vision Gospel Festival
2020-07-16 - 2020-07-19

CANCELLED – Fridays in the Park ft. True Cadence
2020-07-10 18:30 - 21:00

July 4th Fireworks
2020-07-04 21:30 - 22:00
The Buena Vista Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Lexington Lunch, and the City of Buena Vista are proud to announce a firework display on the Fourth of July at Glen Maury Park starting at approximately 9:30PM. Holy Cow ice cream shop and Jam Dawgs hot dog pop up will be in the park until fireworks start!!

Socially Distant Fireworks Watch Party!!
Let’s get festive! Decorate your car, campsite, porch, or wherever you choose to safely watch fireworks and share with us using #BVfireworks for a chance to win 1 free night of camping at Glen Maury Park!

CANCELLED – Gravista 2020 – Gravel Bike Ride
2020-06-20 09:30 - 18:00
You’re invited to the party on June 20th, 2020! With two route distances and a kids race around the park. The race will start and end at Glen Maury park located in Buena Vista, Virignia. It’s guaranteed to be a hard day on the bike but the views and memories will last forever! Register for the race here: https://www.bikereg.com/gravista
Join us on Facebook for more info!

CANCELLED – Friday’s in the Park ft. Rewind
2020-06-19 18:30 - 21:00

CANCELLED – 27th Annual Maury River Fiddlers’ Convention
2020-06-11 06:00 - 2020-06-13 18:00
We are sad to announce that due to the Governor’s Executive Order, Maury River Fiddler’s Convention has been cancelled this year. We hope to see everyone back in 2021. Stay safe and healthy!
Stay tuned in the ‘discussion’ tab on Facebook for more info!

Cancelled – Virginia Trapper’s Association Convention
2020-06-04 - 2020-06-07

CANCELLED -Fridays in the Park ft. 7 Mile Ford
2020-05-29 18:30 - 21:00

CANCELLED – Guy Carawan’s Bluegrass Jam
2020-04-26 - 2020-05-02

Easter @ Glen Maury
2020-04-11 12:00 - 13:30
🗓 Saturday, April 11th – While supplies last!!
🐰 Buckets and bags of Easter eggs for children ages 3-10 starting at 11:30 am. Number of bags/buckets may be limited per carload to allow more families to receive Easter fun.
🚗 Practice social distancing by never having to leave your car! Use the Drive-thru method following the enter and exit signs displayed in the park.
🚴‍♂️ Giveaway for children 6-10 years old for a chance to win a bicycle or fishing pole! Register for a chance to win by calling the park office at 540-261-7321 or by clicking here https://forms.gle/JTRizbHowCAqaBRC9
**winners will be contacted by April 11th.

Follow the event on Facebook for discussions and more up to date info!
