Spring Into Luray: Trout Derby, Arbor Day, and a Summer Full of Events

Host: Janet Michael Guests: Gina Hilliard, President – Luray Page Chamber of Commerce Jen Jenkins, Parks Superintendent – Luray Parks & Recreation Sherri Glenn, Events & Marketing Coordinator – Luray Parks & Recreation Episode Summary Janet talks with Gina, Jen, and Sherri about upcoming events from free youth fishing derbies and outdoor concerts to the nation's 250th birthday celebration and a Chamber trip to Ireland. Events Covered 🎣 22nd Annual Youth Trout Derby Date: Saturday, April 11th, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Luray fishing corridor, north of Mechanic Street Bridge Ages: 2–15 Cost: FREE Free lunch, goodie bags, prizes, and loaner fishing gear available Conservation education booths from Dept. of Wildlife & Resources, VA Dept. of Forestry, and more Pre-registration recommended Register: townofluray.com or Facebook page 🌳 Arbor Day & Hawksbill Greenway 25th Anniversary Celebration Date: Saturday, April 18th, 11:00 AM Location: Hawksbill Greenway, North Loop  Cost: FREE Tree planting demo, nature walk, free trees, door prizes Greenway Foundation will present on trail expansion plans  Partners: VA Dept. of Forestry, Green Mountain Landscaping, SVEC, Luray Tree & Beautification Committee Also that morning: PACA Earth Day 5K at 9:30 AM on the Greenway 🎶 Evenings on Main – Free Concert Series Starts: June Location: Ruffner Plaza, Luray Cost: FREE Food truck at each event 2026 Lineup: South River Band, Ryan Jewel, Cake Fight, Punky Brewsters, Chad Loflin Band, Train Wreck, Road Ducks, John Paul Douglas & the Bitter Trades 🎆 4th of July Celebration – America's 250th Anniversary Date: Friday, July 4th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bands start: 6:00 PM Stages: Mechanic Street & Ruffner Plaza Performers: Everyday People & Raised on Analog Food trucks, games, kids' slides, duck races, and fireworks Partnering with local committee on special 250th commemorative programming 🌻 7th Annual Page Valley Sunflower Festival Date: Labor Day Weekend (Saturday) Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Benefiting PACA Sunflower field picking, games, craft vendors, and more Craft vendor registration now open – visit townofluray.com 🍀 Luray Page Chamber of Commerce Ireland Trip Departure: October 14th Cost: $3,999 (pay by March 31st) | $4,099 after April 1st 9 days / 7 nights, first-class hotels, round-trip airfare (non-stop), 10 meals Sightseeing includes: Trinity College, Book of Kells, Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery, Cliffs of Moher, national parks, cathedrals, and more All transfers, baggage handling, taxes & fees included Transportation from Luray to the airport included Info & booking: visitluraypageva.com → Chamber of Commerce → Chamber Trip Email: [email protected] Phone: (540) 743-3915