May 18, 2012
Botetourt County Relay for Life – Botetourt County’s Relay for Life returns to the Buchanan Town Park located at 485 Lowe Street on Friday, May 18th with the Opening Ceremony starting at 7:00pm, and the Closing Ceremony starting at 6:45 am on Saturday, May 19th. Even if you are not a member of a Relay for Life team, the American Cancer Society invites you to come and enjoy this fun filled event and support others in the fight against cancer.
Join us as the community joins forces to raise money to fight cancer during this year’s walkathon. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out and take turns walking or running around the track. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight.
June 2, 2012
Bargains, Bargains, Bargains! Explore Buchanan’s Main Street and side streets for treasures this Saturday, June 2nd as home owners, churches and civic organizations hold yard sales throughout Town. Yard sales will be set up on Main Street in the downtown area as well special buys from the Merchant Sidewalk Sale. Yard Sales will extend past the downtown into the surrounding residential neighborhoods, so, keep your eyes searching for directional signs.
Are you thinking of downsizing, need an opportunity to make extra cash? If you would like to set up a yard sale booth downtown, call the Buchanan Downtown Revitalization Program at 540-254-1212 for additional information.
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries invite you and your family to join in the fun during this year’s Fishing Carnival scheduled on Saturday, June 2nd. Activities will take place on the Buchanan Town Park located at 485 Lowe Street. Area kids aged 15 and under are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fishing and games. Activities begin at 9:00 am and run through 1:00pm. Voted one of the best community events in the Best of Botetourt, the event provides family fun. Prizes and fishing will rule the day. Registration is the day of the event at the Town Park. For information call 473-8326.
Activities include:
- Casting Contest
- Fish Knowledge Challenge
- Team Fishing Contest,
- Kiddies Games,
- Gold Fish Eating Contest ,
- Worms in the Dirt Contest,
- Minnow Counting Contest,
- Fly Fishing Casting by Trout Unlimited,
- wooden kit building by Lowes,
- air rifle shooting by Botetourt 4H,
- tomahawk throwing by Camp Eagle,
- corn hole,
- inflatables,
- face painting,
- coloring contest
- door prizes
- and much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Lunch will be served to children and family. Register on site and FREE.
June 8, 2012
The Town of Buchanan invites you and your family to join us on the second Friday of each month during Second Friday’s Cruise In. Save the dates of April 13th, May 11th, June 8th, July 13th, August 10th and September 14th from 5:30 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. to enjoy this family oriented activity.
Skip the chaos of the mall to experience the slower pace of life in an historic downtown setting. Explore dozens of Antique Autos filling downtown parking lots and lining Main Street. Take advantage of extended hours offered by our downtown shops and restaurants. Downtowns businesses offer everything from antiques & art to collectibles, fresh cut flowers, produce and plants for your garden and flower beds, canoeing & river supplies, indoor black-light golf, and, so much more. Locally restaurants offer Burgers & Fries, Mexican Fare, Homemade German Specialties, Pizza, and, Good Old-Fashioned Southern Cooking. Check them out, they are waiting to serve you. See what local vendors and Civic Organizations are offering at the Farmer’s Market Booths, enjoy 50′s music being played by a DJ, or, take in a movie at the historic Buchanan Theatre.
For additional information, contact the Buchanan Downtown Revitalization Program at 540-254-1212, or, check our events page of the Town website at www.townofbuchanan.com
June 29, 2012
Enjoy an old fashioned Fourth of July Carnival in downtown Buchanan. Voted as one of the “Best Community Events” by readers of the Roanoke Times Botetourt View. Enjoy a traditional Carnival featuring Games, Rides, Food and Great Music. Activities begin at 6:30pm each evening.
July 4, 2012
Join hundreds as they line Main Street for this old fashioned tradition. Enjoy displays of dozens and Fire and Rescue Vehicles as they make thier way up Main Street joined by marching units, bands, floats and displays by local civic organizations. Following the parade, be sure to enjoy the Carnival and Fireworks on the Town Park and Carnival Grounds. For additional information, contact the Buchanan Town Hall at 540-254-1212.
July 13, 2012
Step back in time during Buchanan’s Antique & Classic Auto Cruise In on Friday, July 13th beginning 5:30pm through 8:00pm.
Skip the chaos of the mall to experience the slower pace of life in downtown Buchanan. Explore dozens of Antique Autos filling downtown parking lots and lining Main Street. Take advantage of extended hours offered by our downtown shops and restaurants. Downtowns businesses offer everything from antiques & art to collectibles, fresh cut flowers, produce and plants for your garden and flower beds, canoeing & river supplies, indoor black-light golf, and, so much more. Locally restaurants offer Burgers & Fries, Mexican Fare, Homemade German Specialties, Pizza, and, Good Old-Fashioned Southern Cooking. Check them out, they are waiting to serve you. See what local vendors and Civic Organizations are offering at the Farmer’s Market Booths, enjoy 50′s music being played by a DJ, or, take in a movie at the historic Buchanan Theatre.
For additional information, contact the Buchanan Downtown Revitalization Program at 540-254-1212, or, check our events page of the Town website at www.townofbuchanan.com
July 22, 2012
Join the Town of Buchanan as we celebrate the Town’s 200th birthday with a “Bicentennial Picnic on the Park.”
Activities are scheduled from 1:00pm through 4:00pm.
Children are invited to kick of the afternoon’s acitivites during a Decorated Bicycle Parade. Kids, decorate your bicycle in a bicentennial theme for an opportunity to win prizes.
Games begin at 2:00pm and run through 4:00pm. Activities include Volley Ball, Sack Races, Egg and Spoon Races, Biggest Bubble Contest, Parachute Games, and more.
Civic Groups are invited to set up displays highlighting thier activities and efforts to attract new members.
Bring a picnic, or, purchase food from one of the Civic Organizations set up.
At 3:00pm cake will be served and activities will culminate with a free concert.
For additional information contact the Buchanan Downtown Revitalization Program at 540-254-1212.
August 10, 2012
The Buchanan Downtown Revitalization Program and Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce and Buchanan Area Businesses invite you to enjoy Buchanan’s tenth annual, “An Evening In Buchanan.” Set against the backdrop of Buchanan’s historic Main Street, bring your whole family to rediscover the simpler times of life in “small town America.” Enjoy an evening of family oriented activities. Step back in time as you stroll through dozens of Antique and Classic Autos on display, enjoy a DJ playing 50’s and Beach Music, or, being serenaded by a strolling barbershop quartet. Have some fun, get your portrait drawn by a caricature artist, enjoy a ride in a carriage along Main Street then enjoy some good old fashioned food served in a nostalgic setting. Special Savings and gifts can be found in the Buchanan Coupon Books available at the Buchanan Special Events Committee Booth. For additional information contact the Buchanan Downtown Revitalization Program at 540-254-1212.
Discover life in small town America. Buchanan and the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce invite you and your family to join us on Main Street on Friday, August 10th for Second Friday’s Cruise In & An Evening In Buchanan.
Skip the chaos of the mall to experience the slower pace of life in an historic downtown setting. Explore dozens of Antique Autos filling downtown parking lots and lining Main Street. Take advantage of extended hours offered by our downtown shops and restaurants. Downtowns businesses offer everything from antiques & art to collectibles, fresh cut flowers, produce and plants for your garden and flower beds, canoeing & river supplies, indoor black-light golf, and, so much more. Locally restaurants offer Burgers & Fries, Mexican Fare, Homemade German Specialties, Pizza, and, Good Old-Fashioned Southern Cooking. Check them out, they are waiting to serve you. See what local vendors and Civic Organizations are offering at the Farmer’s Market Booths, enjoy 50′s music being played by a DJ, enjoy a carriage ride pulled by horses, get your caricature drawn, enjoy songs performed by a strolling barbershop quartet, or, take in a movie at the historic Buchanan Theatre.
For additional information, contact the Buchanan Downtown Revitalization Program at 540-254-1212, or, check our events page of the Town website at www.townofbuchanan.com
