🎉 Step Back in Time at the 44th Edinburg Ole Time Festival – Sept. 19–21, 2025
Get ready to experience small-town charm like never before! The Edinburg Ole Time Festival returns for its 44th year, bringing history, heritage, and good old-fashioned fun to the heart of Shenandoah County. This beloved community celebration draws visitors from across the region—and it’s easy to see why.
Hosted by the Edinburg Heritage Foundation and the Town of Edinburg, this volunteer-run event is the oldest of its kind in the county. It’s more than a festival—it’s a living tribute to the town’s rich past, complete with hands-on demonstrations, historical reenactments, and nostalgic entertainment.
🎶 What to Expect
Here’s a taste of what’s in store:
- Opening Ceremony & Ole Time Singalong: Kick things off with community spirit and classic tunes.
- Craft Demos: Watch blacksmiths, spinners, basket makers, and apple butter boilers in action.
- Live Music: Enjoy performances spanning musical eras—educational and toe-tapping.
- Living History Encampment: Step into the past beside the Historic Edinburg Mill.
- Lectures by Local Historians: Including insights from renowned historian Richard Kleese.
- Antique Car & Tractor Displays: A vintage showcase that’s always a crowd favorite.
- Ole Timers Baseball Game: Nostalgia meets hometown pride.
- 1940s Gas Station & Taxi Cab Exhibit: A retro roadside experience.
- Classic Entertainment: Square dancing, bed races, beard contests, and a duck race down the creek.
- Crafters & Artisans Market: Shop handmade goods and local treasures.
- Edinburg Mill Museum Exhibits: Dive deeper into the town’s story.
- Parade Through Town: A colorful march of community pride.
- Old-Time Eats: Savor fried tenderloin sandwiches, sloppy pot pie, barbecued chicken, and more.
From the Pioneer Breakfast to the Party in the Park, every detail is organized by passionate volunteers. Proceeds support local projects and help preserve the Edinburg Mill—a true labor of love. Click here for the full schedule of events.