Buena Vista

Fourth of July Concert & Fireworks
2021-07-04 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
The July 4th Celebration sponsored by Virginia Safari Park will take place at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista.
A Concert/Dance featuring the Dundies begins at 7:00 PM and ends at 11:00 PM, with a pause for the fireworks, at the Grand Stage Pavilion by the Caboose. Tickets are $5 at the gate, kids 16 and under are Free. The full concession and beverage stations will operate all night.
The Fireworks will begin at dark (9:30 PM) and Master Displays of Roanoke will produce the fireworks this year. This year’s show will be bigger and better than ever before with a variety of fireworks that have never been displayed in Rockbridge County. Fireworks can be seen up to 6 miles away, but are best viewed at Vista Links Golf Course, Camden Field, and Glen Maury Park. Free program.
The Annual Fireworks Celebration brought to you by the Virginia Safari Park and the City of Buena Vista in partnership with the Rotary Club Lexington Lunch and the Buena Vista Rotary Club.

Gravista 2021
2021-06-26 09:00 - 18:00
You’re invited to the party on June 26th, 2021! 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 at www.bikereg.com/gravista

CANCELLED – Joint Finance Committee Meeting – June 29th 2021
2021-06-24 17:00 - 18:00
Meeting has been cancelled.
There will be a joint finance committee meeting with the Buena Vista City Public Schools and City Council on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, beginning at 6:00 PM at the Ramsey Center.

For more information, please call 540-261-8601

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2021-06-23 18:30
There will be a Parks and Recreation committee meeting on June 23rd at 6:30 PM at the pavilion adjacent to the Glen Maury Park office

Public Works/Public Safety Meeting
2021-06-22 14:00 - 18:00
There will be a Public Works/Public Safety meeting on June 22nd at 2 PM at the pavilion adjacent to the Glen Maury park office

Maury River Fiddlers’ Convention
2021-06-19 11:00 - 21:00
Bluegrass and old-time bands compete on Saturday evening.
Individual contestants compete Saturday only.There is no fee to compete. Register at the event starting Friday, June 18th.
Admission to the park is $5/person on Saturday, June 19th.
Event camping will begin on Monday June 14th at $20 per night per site.
For more information, call (540) 261-7321

City Offices Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
2021-06-18
City offices will be closed Friday, June 18th, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, June 21st, at 8:30 AM.

Friday’s in the Park feat. Southpaw
2021-06-11 18:30 - 21:00
Join us for our SECOND Fridays in the Park of 2021, featuring Southpaw!
Admission is $5 – concessions and beverages available for sale. Cash only!

Bikepacking with Red Newt Bikes
2021-06-05 08:00 - 18:00
Join us for a beginning bikepacking event! EXACT TIMES TBA!
We’ll start at Red Newt Bikes in Lexington, Virginia and head to the Chessie Trail, a rail trail that connects Buena Vista to Lexington. We’ll ride the 7 mile trail, then switch over the the River Walk trail in Buena Vista to get to our destination, Glen Maury Park.
Red Newt is partnering with Walkabout Outfitter, who will demonstrate some cooking and camping gear. We will set up camp by the river for the night, and ride back Sunday morning.
The ride is mostly on rail trails, it’s a wide, flat, mulch, packed dirt and gravel surfaced trail. There will be short sections on paved roads.
There will be a joint bikepacking demonstration on Wednesday, June 2 at Walkabout Outfitter at 6:30 pm, so if you aren’t sure how to pack your bike or what gear you need, come to the demonstration!

American Legion Community Yard Sale
2021-06-05 08:00 - 12:00
Join American Legion Post 126 for a Community Yard Sale – Free entry for shoppers and Free space for sellers!
Community Yard Sale is held from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on the first Saturday of each month at the American Legion, 1953 Magnolia Avenue, Buena Vista, VA.
The event includes a yard sale and bake sale with FREE coffee!
Call Donna at (540) 570-0648 to reserve a space or for more information.

Cancelled – Downtown Flea Market
2021-06-05 08:00 - 12:00
CANCELLED
Join us in the Town Square on June 5th from 8 AM to 12 PM for our first Downtown Flea Market!
Bluebell Bakery will be selling bakery items at the event and taking pre-orders. Visit @bluebell.baker to pre-order.
VENDORS:
-Spaces only $10 each – All proceeds will go directly into Town Square development
– Set up begins at 7:30 AM
-Bring your own tables, chairs, tents, etc.
-Fill out the form (https://forms.gle/s3BdRhyc73jojcjq9) or contact Cheryl Hickman at 540-460-4736 to reserve your space.
This event is part of a series of test events for the development of the new town square. Please share your feedback with us

BVFD Carnival
2021-05-31 18:00
The BVFD Carnival is back!
Monday, May 31st & Wednesday through Saturday, June 2-5 in Camden Field (corner of 10th Street and Magnolia Ave.)
Begins at 6 pm Nightly
Food * Games * Rides
$15 Wristbands
Entertainment TBA
BBQ Chicken Friday
Come see us at the Buena Vista Fire Department tents for Hamburgers, hotdogs, french fries, drinks, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and fresh-squeezed lemonade!
We will be following all Covid-19 regulations

City Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
2021-05-31
City offices will be closed today, May 31st, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 1st, at 8:30 AM.
Residential trash collection will be delayed by one day (Monday pick up on Tuesday and so forth). Business pickup will remain as usual.

Friday’s in the Park feat. Vinyl Nation
2021-05-28 18:30 - 21:00
Join us for our FIRST Fridays in the Park of 2021, featuring Vinyl Nation (formerly 7 Mile Ford)!
Admission is $5 – concessions and beverages available for sale. Cash only!

Camping 101 at Glen Maury Park
2021-05-21 17:30 - 19:00
Join us on Friday, May 21st at the Glen Maury Park skate rink for demonstrations on how to set up and take down tents, build/start a fire, tie knots, wilderness first aid, and more!!
FREE to participate and open to boys and girls of all ages!
BSA Scouts Troop 29 and Troop 92 will also be recruiting boys and girls, 5th grade and older, to join their troop! Join us to learn more!
Each demonstration will be done at a separate station, allowing for social distancing and smaller groups. All in attendance MUST wear a mask and gloves are encouraged! Hand sanitizer will be made readily available throughout the event.

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2021-05-19 18:30
There will be a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 19th at 6:30 PM at the pavilion below the Glen Maury Park office.

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2021-05-17 16:00 - 18:00
There will be a meeting of the Buena Vista Economic Development Authority on Monday, May 17th at 4 pm for the purpose of electing officers. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, see meeting information below. Find the agenda here: EDA Organizational Meeting Agenda – May 17th 2021
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Public Works/Public Safety Meeting
2021-05-17 14:00 - 18:00
There will be a Public Works/Public Safety meeting on Monday, May 17th at 2 PM at the Pavilion below the Glen Maury Park office.

Special Called Council Meeting for Budget Public Hearings
2021-05-13 18:00
There will be a Special Called Council Meeting for budget Public Hearings on Thursday, May 13, 2021 held virtually via Zoom.
Find the Agenda here: Council Agenda – Special Meeting, Budget Public Hearings – May 13th 2021
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Trail Run & Family Fun Run
2021-05-07 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for a Trail Run & Family Fun Run and live music by Light Year!
On May 7th, we will be hosting both a 5k Trail Run and a 1.5 mile Fun Run (walk or run) to as part of the Glen Maury Outdoor Series beginning and ending at the Double Decker pavilion.
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 a free concert at the end!
Register today at www.buenavistava.org/gmp-run-registration/. Registrations will also be accepted in person the day of the event.
Event planned and hosted with volunteers from W&L and SVU.

Public Works/Public Safety Meeting
2021-03-23 14:00 - 15:00
There will be a Public Works/Public Safety meeting on March 23, 2021 starting at 2:00 p.m. at the McCauley Pavilion at Vista Links.
Contact Dawn Wheeler, dwheeler@bvcity.org, with any questions.

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2021-03-16 18:30 - 19:30
There will be a Parks

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2021-03-11 16:00 - 17:00
We will have an Economic Development Authority meeting on March 11th 2021 at 4 pm via Zoom to discuss a Façade Improvement Grant application for LKH Enterprises at 227 W. 21st Street. See meeting packet attached.
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Finance Committee Meeting
2021-03-09 17:30 - 18:30
There will be a Finance Committee Meeting on March 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers
Contact Dawn Wheeler, dwheeler@bvcity.org, with any questions.

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting
2021-01-13 18:30 - 19:30
There will be a Parks & Recreation Committee meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers.

Special Called Council Meeting & Executive Session
2021-01-12 17:00 - 18:00
There will be a special called City Council meeting and Executive Session on January 12th 2020 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Meeting information and agenda below.
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New Years’ Holiday – Offices CLOSED
2020-12-31 - 2021-01-01
All City offices will be closed in celebration of the New Year on December 31st and January 1st.
There will be no Friday trash collection. Usually Friday collection will be done on Saturday, January 2nd.
Happy New Year!!

Christmas Holiday – Offices CLOSED
2020-12-23 - 2020-12-25
All City offices will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 23rd at 12:30 PM and will reopen Monday, December 28th in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
There will be no Friday trash collection. All regularly scheduled Friday collection will be done on Saturday, December 26th.
Have a safe and happy holiday!!

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting
2020-12-15 18:30
There will be a meeting of the Parks/Rec Committee on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Council chambers.

Special Called Council Meeting
2020-12-14 18:00
There will be a special called City Council meeting on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6 pm via zoom. For more information, visit https://www.buenavistava.org/city-services/government/city-council/council-agenda-minutes/
