Press Releases
2024
April 2, 2024: Harrisonburg Rockingham County Trail Guide wins the Virgo Award Harrisonburg Tourism
March 22, 2024: Harrisonburg Tourism staff honored with Trailblazer Award Harrisonburg Tourism
2022
October 5 – Harrisonburg Tourism Sees rebound in Visitors spending. https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/sites/default/files/CMO/files/press_release/2022/10-05%20Harrisonburg%20Tourism%20Sees%20Rebound%20in%20Visitors%20and%20Spending%20in%202021.pdf
July 2022 Strategistico named Harrisonburg one of the 10 Most Livable College Towns in America
May 2022 Harrisonburg Tourism successful again in bringing grant dollars home https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/sites/default/files/CMO/files/press_release/2022/05-03%20Harrisonburg%20Tourism%20Successful%20Again%20in%20Bringing%20Grant%20Dollars%20Home.pdf
April 2022 Harrisonburg is among the top ten for cleanest air in the U.S. in the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report
April 2022 Lauf Cycling selects Harrisonburg as U.S. base for high-end gravel bikes https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/sites/default/files/CMO/files/press_release/2022/04-13%20International%20Firm%20Selects%20Harrisonburg%20as%20US%20Base%20for%20High-End%20Gravel%20Bikes.pdf
2021
December 2021 Virginia Town that Could Star in a Hallmark Christmas Movie – Travel Awaits named Harrisonburg one of the eight Virginia towns that could star in a Hallmark Christmas movie
August 2021 Harrisonburg Tourism receives Virginia grant for tourism marketing. https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/sites/default/files/CMO/files/press_release/2021/08-12%20Harrisonburg%20Tourism%20Receives%20Virginia%20Grant%20for%20Tourism%20Marketing.pdf
August 2021 Harrisonburg Tourism selected for Drive 2.0 Statewide Tourism Plan implementation. https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/sites/default/files/CMO/files/press_release/2021/08-26%20Harrisonburg%20Tourism%20Selected%20for%20DRIVE%202.0%20Statewide%20Tourism%20Plan.pdf
June 2021 Ranked Number 9 as a Top City for Renters – Dwellsy ranked more than 350 metro areas on their attractiveness for renters. Harrisonburg, ranked No. 9 nationally. was the only Virginia metro landing in the top 50.
April 2021 One of the Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers – Realtor.com named Harrisonburg on their list for the Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers.
2020
December
December 7, 2020: PRESS RELEASE Harrisonburg honored once again as Tree City USA, City of Harrisonburg Public Works
December 2022: Best Tiny Towns to Visit – Film Daily named Harrisonburg a Best Tiny Town to Visit.
November
November 17, 2020: Harrisonburg Tourism receives grant for tourism marketing Harrisonburg Tourism
October
October 14, 2020: Harrisonburg Tourism unveils Trip Planner tool Harrisonburg Tourism
October 7, 2020: Harrisonburg Tourism launches new Traipse Scavenger Hunts Harrisonburg Tourism
October 1, 2020: 2019 tourism revenue reached $136 million in Harrisonburg Harrisonburg Tourism
August
August 31, 2020: Family-Friendly Places to Visit Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
July
July 31, 2020: Explore the Great Outdoors in the Mid-Atlantic! Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
July 27, 2020: Grant to support Harrisonburg Tourism efforts Harrisonburg Tourism
June
June 17, 2020: Harrisonburg declared a Top Dating Destination City of Harrisonburg
April
April 29, 2020: Contest encourages you to show your LOVE Harrisonburg Tourism
March
March 12, 2020: Stay Overnight Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
March 2, 2020: Warm & Cozy Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
January
January 2, 2020: New in 2020 Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
2019
December
December 13, 2019: Holiday Happenings Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
November
November 20, 2019: Heritage & Culture Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
October
October 29, 2019: Stay Out Late in the Mid-Atlantic Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
October 10, 2019: Classroom lessons come to life throughout the Mid-Atlantic Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
October 10, 2019: Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance presents Skeleton Festival Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
October 10, 2019: Visitor Center receives donation Harrisonburg Tourism & Visitor Services
September
September 10, 2019: Tourism revenue tops $131M in Harrisonburg City of Harrisonburg
September 3, 2019: People Say we have the best _____ Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
August
August 1, 2019: Bell Named New Harrisonburg Tourism Manager City of Harrisonburg
July:
July 31, 2019: Experience Outdoor Adventures in the Mid-Atlantic Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
June:
June 6, 2019: Celebrate Pride in the Mid-Atlantic Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
May:
May 6, 2019: The Civil War Goes Green Civil War Trails, Inc.
May 2, 2019: The Mid-Atlantic is a Feast of Farm Fresh Experiences Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
April:
April 23, 2019: 2018 Virginia Green Travel Star Awards Virginia Green Travel Alliance
February
February 26, 2019: Virginia Craftsmen Showroom Opening Harrisonburg Tourism & Visitor Services
February 26, 2019: Harrisonburg Tourism Receives VTC Grant Harrisonburg Tourism & Visitor Services
January
January 7, 2019: Visitor Services Expand at the Valley Mall Harrisonburg Tourism & Visitor Services
2018
December
December 17, 2018: Farm2 Fork Affair is now a Shenandoah Valley-wide event
December 3, 2018: City Hosts Annual Holiday Parade City of Harrisonburg
November
November 1, 2018: Veterans Parade Press Release – Street Closures Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
September
September 19, 2018: International Festival Announces Entertainment, Food, Artisan Lineup Fairfield Center
September 12, 2018: Language of Love Press Release Arts Council of the Valley
August
August 20, 2018: FairField Center Awarded Virginia Tourism Grant FairField Center
July
July 31, 2018: Harrisonburg Featured in Where to Retire Magazine Where to Retire Magazine
July 13, 2018: Announcing the first annual Spirit of the Valley Festival Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society
July 10, 2018: Harrisonburg International Festival Announces New Location Harrisonburg International Festival
July 9, 2018: Harrisonburg Tourism Releases New Video Harrisonburg Tourism & Visitor Services
June
June 22, 2018: July Recognized as Parks and Recreation Month City of Harrisonburg
June 12, 2018: Full Day of Downtown Events and Free Activities Planned for Fourth of July Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR)
June 12, 2018: The Mid-Atlantic Offers Several Sites to Discover Special Moments in American History Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
May
May 1st, 2018: Harrisonburg Tourism Receives Awards City of Harrisonburg
April
April 25, 2018: The Shenandoah Valley Tourism Partnership wins peer-voted Best in Show at the Virgo Awards mikula | harris
April 18, 2018: The Mid-Atlantic Region Provides Options Galore to “Take the Waters” Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
March
March 23, 2018: Join the Brotherhood during National Siblings Day! Brothers Craft Brewing
March 13, 2018: The Mid-Atlantic Showcases Beautiful Gardens and Arboretums Each Spring Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
February
February 16, 2018: The Mid-Atlantic Offers a Feast of Media-Friendly Dining Experiences Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)
February 15, 2018: City Partners to Host Citywide Restaurant Week Harrisonburg Tourism & Visitor Services/Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR)
January
January 18, 2018: The Mid-Atlantic Region Provides Options Galore to Celebrate Love Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA)