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Welcome to Abingdon, Virginia! Find your perfect getaway in Abingdon, Where Every Visit Tells a Story.

Uncover the genuine hospitality of our small town, celebrated for the Barter Theatre, the Virginia Creeper Trail, and thriving artists and chefs. The Town of Abingdon has been welcoming visitors for over 200 years. Located in Virginia's beautiful Blue Ridge Highlands, Abingdon encompasses historical sites and attractions, cultural events, outdoor recreation, and world-class art venues. We are home

to Barter Theatre, the State Theatre of Virginia, and one of the longest-running professional theatres in the nation. Visitors to Abingdon can find creativity on display in visual, performing, traditional and theatrical arts. The historic downtown area is a great place to do some retail therapy; you can enjoy a farm-to-table meal at one of our great locally-owned restaurants or try a tasting at one of our craft beverage spots. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, consider the Virginia Creeper Trail for a lovely bike ride or scenic hike. Take in the arts, culture, and history at one of our many museums and galleries throughout the town while enjoying our cozy accommodations at one of our hotels, bed and breakfasts, and cottages. Come see us...And remember… “It’ Always Play Time In Abingdon.”

05/29/2026

It feels so good to be back. 🎶💚

Thank you for an incredible start to Thursday Night Jams at the market pavilion. This music series is for each and every one of you, and we’re so happy to see all of the smiling faces still singing and dancing along after so many years.

We’ll see you next month! Same day. Same time. Same place. Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 PM. Electro-indie rock band Pink Beds from Asheville, NC will join us for some spacious grooves! 🌀

05/19/2026

The hunt begins 🐺✨

A brand-new pack of wolves has arrived in town thanks to an interactive public art project by William King Museum of Art in collaboration with the Town of Abingdon, Virginia.

The Abingdon Wolf Project invites you to experience in a whole new way through a juried trail of artist-designed and painted fiberglass wolf sculptures, placed throughout downtown Abingdon and beyond.

PLUS, adventure at your own pace with a special digital scavenger hunt experience! Each stop unlocks digital content, artist insights and design inspiration, and allows you to earn points towards prizes from WKMA. Sign up at the link in the comments!

Here’s how the mobile scavenger hunt works!
📱Sign up for the scavenger hunt
📍Visit each wolf location
✅ Check-in when you find a wolf
⭐ Earn 250 points
🏆 Visit WKMA and claim your prizes!

William King Museum of Art has generously offered a limited-edition poster and one-year membership to WKMA as the prize for completion of the mobile experience.

🗺️ For all the physical media lovers! Printed maps are also coming soon, and will be available to pick up at the Abingdon Visitor Center, William King Museum of Art, and the Creeper Trail Welcome Center during regular business hours.

🛍️ And for all of those who have already expressed interest in purchasing wolves: Following the public exhibition, the wolves will be auctioned at the Mistletoe Market Gala on November 7th, with proceeds benefiting the William King Museum of Art and supporting the artists who brought each sculpture to life. Follow updates from William King Museum of Art for more details on the gala as they become available.

🎨: (1) O. Clementine Gaal; (2) Hana Eichin; (3) Aria Asbury; (4) Lisa A. May; (5) Bethany France; (6) Eric Drummond Smith; (7) Hannah Evans; (8) Rowin Estep; (9) Katelyn Wilson; (10) Harper Outlaw; (11) Lindsey Holderfield; (12) Laura Bays Reynoldsts

05/15/2026

Cue the bagpipes! The 44th Annual Plumb Alley Day is next Saturday, May 23rd!

The festival, rated one of the largest one-day events in this Southeast, stretches down Plumb Alley from Cummings Street to Court Street in the heart of our historic district.

You’ll find nearly 150 vendors selling pottery, art, photographs, crafts, jewelry, antiques, and much more! The Day will also feature local food trucks, music, a dance performance, children’s activities, and a massive yard sale sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Abingdon.

📆 Saturday, May 23rd
⏰ 8 AM - 3 PM
📍Plumb Alley, Abingdon, VA

Plumb Alley Day is the largest fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Abingdon, and every nickel raised is donated to local children’s groups and programs.

Bring the whole family, and spend the day exploring 💚

Plan your daytrip at VisitAbingdonVirginia.com

📸: Kiwanis Club of Abingdon

05/05/2026

Nearly 100 years of theatrical history. The nation’s longest running professional theatre and the state theatre of Virginia, no trip to is complete without seeing a performance at Barter Theatre! 🎭

Make sure to catch Spring productions of Always…Patsy Cline (Gilliam Stage) and Peter Pan (The Barter Players - Gilliam Stage) before they close out their runs!

Summer productions begin very soon and are on sale now, including:
☀️Guys and Dolls (Gilliam Stage)
☀️The Da Vinci Code (Gilliam Stage)
☀️The Savannah Sipping Society (Smith Theatre)
☀️The Sword in the Stone (The Barter Players - Smith Theatre)
☀️Cinderella (The Barter Players - Smith Theatre)

Visit BarterTheatre.com for tickets and more information.

Plan your arts filled trip to Abingdon, Virginia at VisitAbingdonVirginia.com

05/01/2026

🗞️ THIS JUST IN: Wolf sightings all over …something exciting is in the works!

William King Museum of Art Abingdon Music and Events

04/30/2026

Your favorite summer music series is back. 💚

Our beloved outdoor summer music series returns as Thursday Night Jams this May through September, every fourth Thursday at the Abingdon Market Pavilion. We’ve missed this, and we know you have too. It feels just like coming home.

Please welcome our incredible lineup of 2026 season artists:
May 28 - Boot Scootin' Boogie Nights
June 25 - Pink Beds
July 23 - Scott T Smith
August 27 - The Jesse Williams Band
September 24 - Dave Eggar Presents: Bridgerton Baroque

Free for all ages. 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM every month. BYO chair or blanket. Hit the town before and after for incredible food and drinks at our local restaurants.

🎨: Carly Booher Edwards

04/29/2026

Dear Abingdon Market Pavilion, oh how we’ve missed seeing you filled with music. 💚🎶

Tune in tomorrow for an incredibly special announcement. 👀

04/14/2026

Mark your calendars! The 77th annual Virginia Highlands Festival is happening July 24 – August 2, 2026, bringing ten days of art, music, food, history, and Appalachian culture to the heart of .

Plan your summer getaway around the annual festival and a wide range of festival experiences including:

✨ Juried arts & crafts market
🏺 Antiques and vintage market
🎶 Music and performing arts
🎈 Hot air balloon glow
🕯️ 18th century colonial fair
🚣‍♀️ Outdoor adventures
🍽️ Local culinary experiences
🏡 Historic homes and buildings tour
📝 Writers and readers day
🖼️ Juried fine art show
🌸 So much more!

With 200+ events spread across Abingdon and beyond, there’s something new to discover every single day.

📆Save the date and start planning your trip at VisitAbingdonVirginia.com and VAHighlandsFestival.com

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Abingdon, VA
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
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