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Clifton Forge Comes Alive for the Beloved Shriners Fall Foliage Festival

by Christopher Mentz
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October 19, 2025
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Festival attendees had a wide range of products to buy at the 2025 Fall Foliage Festival. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

Festival attendees had a wide range of products to buy at the 2025 Fall Foliage Festival. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

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CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (VR) – One of the most anticipated events in the Alleghany Highlands brought a busy weekend to Clifton Forge as the annual Shriners Fall Foliage Festival kicked off on Friday afternoon. The festive event ran through Sunday.

Clifton Forge Mayor Jeff Irvine, stated in his opening remarks that the leaves could be a little more colorful but noted the beautiful forecast.

The festival featured the famous Shriners doughnuts, ham and sausages, and the Clifton Forge Rescue hotdogs.
Vendors lined the streets offering attendees handmade items, homemade bread and jams, herbal medicine, traditional fair food and more.

The festival featured the famous Shriners doughnuts, ham and sausages, and the Clifton Forge Rescue hotdogs.
The Historic Masonic Theater came alive with gospel music on Saturday night featuring the Announcers on Saturday night for the annual Gospel Sing.
Overall, festival attendees enjoyed a weekend full of autumn fun and community togetherness.

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Christopher Mentz

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Published on October 19, 2025 and Last Updated on October 19, 2025 by Christopher Mentz