The Clifton Forge Shrine Club is set to host the 52nd annual Clifton Forge Fall Foliage Festival in downtown Clifton Forge, Virginia, Oct. 20-22, 2023. The event, a celebration of the Alleghany Highlands’ autumnal beauty, features a variety of exhibits and shows.
The festival, known for its wide array of crafts for sale, offers handmade jewelry, wooden toys, quilts, Christmas ornaments, wood carvings, and leather goods. The flea market, a major attraction, showcases an assortment of antiques and collectibles, including glassware, furniture, books, silverware, pottery, china and more.Local civic groups and organizations provide a range of refreshments, from fresh doughnuts and country ham sandwiches to roast beef sandwiches, home-baked goods, hamburgers and hot dogs.
Music is a staple of the festival, with continuous performances ranging from gospel and country to bluegrass and rock. Local high school bands also take part. A free gospel sing is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at the Clifton Forge Historic Masonic Theater.
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