News & Announcements

The City of Salem wants to spruce up the City Council Chambers in the Administration building with original art scenes or photography of the city. Citizens are invited to donate works that depict the community. If you are interested in talking to someone about this project, contact Melinda Payne at 375-4112.

Upcoming Events 2010

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AUGUST 2010

Friday, August 13th - "Packet Pick-up Picnic for Salem Distance Run", Longwood Park, 5 - 7 p.m., Join us for a hot dog, chips and a drink along with a DJ and Children's Activities, Open to the Public!! (540) 774-4022

Saturday, August 14th - "Salem Distance Run", Longwood Park, 8 a.m., 5K, 10K & 3-Mile Walk, For more information call Health Focus of Southwest Virginia at (540)774-4022.

Friday, August 20th - "Salem After Five", Salem Farmers Market, 5:30 p.m., Featuring "Domino", Adults - $5, Children 12 and under are free, Food Court, Children's Play Area, Sponsored by Q99-FM, Re-MAX/Real Estate One of Salem and Pepsi. Proceeds benefit Salem/Roanoke County Food Pantry. (540) 375-3057

Saturday, August 28th - "Movies at Longwood", Longwood Park, featuring "Shrek", begins at dark. Free!! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. The first 50 families will receive a complimentary bag of popcorn from Frito Lay. Concessions will be available to purchase from Fun Times. Sponsored by Salem Parks & Recreation and Kiwanis Club of Salem. (540) 375-3057

SEPTEMBER 2010

Saturday, September 11th - "Olde Salem Days", Downtown Salem,  Vendors all along Main Street, Car Show, Entertainment, etc. Presented by the Salem Rotary Club.

Saturday, September 11th - "Movies at Longwood", Longwood Park, featuring "Blindside", begins at dark. Free!! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. The first 50 families will receive a complimentary bag of popcorn from Frito Lay. Concessions will be available to purchase from Fun Times. Sponsored by Salem Parks & Recreation and the Kiwanis Club of Salem. (540) 375-3057

Saturday, September 25th - "Salem Star-B-Q Festival", Presented by Salem Parks & Recreation and 94.9 Star Country.  Salem Farmers Market, Featuring John Rich of Big & Rich, David Nail, and Rutledge, 5:30 pm., gates open at 4 p.m., $12 in advance, $15 at the gate. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 23rd at Salem Parks & Recreation, 620 Florida Street, Salem, Monday 0 Friday (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)  Come enjoy the area's BEST Barbeque!!  Sponsored by Pepsi.

OCTOBER 2010

Saturday, October 30th - "Pumpkinfest", Salem Farmers Market, Time TBA, Trick-or-Treat with the Merchants, Carnival Games, Pumpkin Giveaway, Hay Rides, Sand Art, Pumpkin Auction, etc. Presented by Salem Parks & Recreation and Q99-FM. Proceeds benefit C.H.I.P. (Child Health Investment Partnership) (540) 375-3057

DECEMBER 2010

Friday, December 3rd - "Lighting of the Salem Christmas Tree", 6 p.m., Salem Farmers Market, Come enjoy a festive ceremony filled with holiday spirit and traditional Christmas Carols!! (540) 375-3057

Friday, December 3rd - "Salem Christmas Parade", 6:30 p.m., Downtown Salem. For more information call Salem Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce at (540) 387-0267.

Saturday, December 4th - "Breakfast with Santa" - 9 - 10:30 a.m., Mac N' Bobs, Tickets $5 per person. Proceeds benefit the Salem Lacrosse Foundation

Saturday, December 4th - “Ye Olde Salem Christmas”, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Downtown Salem - Merchant Open Houses, Hot Cider and Roasted Chestnuts
Salem Library - Pictures with Santa, Story time with Mrs. Claus, Children's Activities, and mail letters to Santa.
Salem Farmers Market - Market Vendors with crafts, wreaths, baked goodies, etc., Carriage Rides, and Model-T Car Rides around downtown and to the Gingerbread Festival at Longwood Park.
Sponsored by Salem Parks & Recreation & Q99-FM. (540) 375-3507

Saturday, December 4th - "Gingerbread Festival" - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Longwood Park, Come vote for your favorite Gingerbread Houses. There will also be Food and Craft Vendors, Children's Activities, Entertainment, Marshmallow Roasting, and more!!

*DATES, TIMES, ACTIVITIES, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

For more information contact:

Salem Parks and Recreation Department - Special Events

620 Florida Street, Salem, VA.
Phone: (540) 375-3057

Recreation Program Manager  - Special Events: Kathy Murphy
kmurphy@salemva.gov

Recreation Program Supervisor - Special Events: Kristen Finley
kfinley@salemva.gov

UPDATED:  August 11, 2010