Virginia Chili, Blues n' Brews Festival

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Virginia Chili, Blues n' Brews Festival Presented by the Wayne Theatre in Downtown, Waynesboro (waynetheatre.org) Join us for an evening of chili tasting, amazing blues and micro and mega brews.

Event benefits Waynesboro Arts & Culture Initiative (WACI). Featuring ...
The Lorie Strothers Blues Experience
The Bush League
Sun Dried Opossum
DuWayne Burnside

There's still time to join the fun!Come experience live blues, amazing chili, and the energy of Downtown Waynesboro at t...
09/12/2026

There's still time to join the fun!

Come experience live blues, amazing chili, and the energy of Downtown Waynesboro at the 16th Annual Virginia Chili Blues & Brews Festival, presented by Wayne Theatre.

Tickets: VirginiaChili.com

Thanks WNRN!

Today's the day!Grab your friends and join us for the 16th Annual Virginia Chili Blues & Brews Festival, presented by Wa...
09/12/2026

Today's the day!

Grab your friends and join us for the 16th Annual Virginia Chili Blues & Brews Festival, presented by Wayne Theatre!

Tickets available at VirginiaChili.com.

Thank you WNRN!

Festival day is finally here!Beginning at 12:00 noon, head to Lumos Plaza for award-winning chili, incredible blues, art...
09/12/2026

Festival day is finally here!

Beginning at 12:00 noon, head to Lumos Plaza for award-winning chili, incredible blues, artisan vendors, food trucks, an all-classes car show, and plenty of fun at the 16th Annual Virginia Chili Blues & Brews Festival, presented by Wayne Theatre.

Tickets and information: VirginiaChili.com

Thank you WNRN!

Tonight and tomorrow only! There's still time to catch these talented bands. ⚡️FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 - at Delly Up!4:00 - 6:0...
09/11/2026

Tonight and tomorrow only! There's still time to catch these talented bands. ⚡️

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 - at Delly Up!
4:00 - 6:00 PM:
Alex Arbaugh

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 - at The Green Leaf Grill!
6:00 - 8:00 PM:
Joe Pettus (solo acoustic)

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 - at LUMOS PLAZA

12:30 – 2:00 PM:
Chickenheads Band

2:30 – 4:00 PM:
Dara James and the Soul Disciples

4:30 – 6:00 PM:
Selwyn Birchwood

6:30 – 8:00 PM:
Albert Cummings

Presented with Wayne Theatre

Celebrate with us at the 16th Annual Virginia Chili Blues & Brews Festival beginning at 12:00 noon at Lumos Plaza in Dow...
09/11/2026

Celebrate with us at the 16th Annual Virginia Chili Blues & Brews Festival beginning at 12:00 noon at Lumos Plaza in Downtown Waynesboro, presented by Wayne Theatre! Enjoy chili tasting, blues music, artisan vendors, delicious food, and cold brews.

And don't miss the FREE Friday Night Kickoff TONIGHT - September 11 - with live music around Downtown.

Tickets available now at VirginiaChili.com.

Thank you WNRN!

🚗✨ A festival favorite for car enthusiasts!The 16th Annual Virginia Chili, Blues n' Brews Festival new Car Show will fea...
09/10/2026

🚗✨ A festival favorite for car enthusiasts!

The 16th Annual Virginia Chili, Blues n' Brews Festival new Car Show will feature an impressive lineup of vehicles from all classes.

Take a walk through the show, admire the craftsmanship, check out the classics and custom rides, and cast your people's choice vote for the vehicle that catches your eye.

Car Show Details:
Gates open at Noon.
Car Show entries can arrive between 10 am - 11:30 am.
Voting takes place from Noon-3:00 pm. Advance registration required. Car entry fees will be refunded in the event of inclement weather.

Tickets, registration, and more info at virginiachili.com

The festival will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be issued for any reason.

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Selwyn Birchwood is an American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter from Tampa, Florida. He was the winner of the B...
09/10/2026

Selwyn Birchwood is an American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter from Tampa, Florida. He was the winner of the Blues Foundation’s 2013 International Blues Challenge (band category), as well the winner of the Albert King Guitarist of the Year award, presented at the same event.

Enjoy Selwyn's live performance at the Virginia Chili, Blues n' Brews Festival on September 12!

🎟 Get tickets today at virginiachili.com or call 540.943.9999 for more information.

Every ticket, sponsorship, and participant helps support arts education programs through the Wayne Theatre.

Why wait until Saturday? The festival fun begins Friday night! 🎸🎵Join us on Friday, September 11 for the FREE Virginia C...
09/10/2026

Why wait until Saturday? The festival fun begins Friday night! 🎸🎵

Join us on Friday, September 11 for the FREE Virginia Chili Blues & Brews Festival Pre-Festival Kickoff, as Downtown Waynesboro comes alive with live music at participating venues. There's no admission fee, no cover charge, and no ticket required - just great music, great company, and the perfect way to kick off festival weekend.

After enjoying Friday night, don't miss the main event on Saturday, September 12, when the 16th Annual Virginia Chili Blues & Brews Festival, presented by Wayne Theatre, fills Lumos Plaza with award-winning chili, live blues, artisan vendors, food trucks, cold brews, and one of Virginia's favorite fall traditions.

Purchase Saturday festival tickets and learn more at VirginiaChili.com.

Special thanks to WNRN for supporting the festival as a media sponsor.

🚘🔥 One festival. Plenty to do.The 16th Annual Virginia Chili, Blues n' Brews Festival new Car Show is bringing even more...
09/09/2026

🚘🔥 One festival. Plenty to do.

The 16th Annual Virginia Chili, Blues n' Brews Festival new Car Show is bringing even more excitement to Downtown Waynesboro on September 12!

With vehicles from all classes, there's something for every car enthusiast to admire. Check out the lineup, cast your people's choice vote, and enjoy the incredible atmosphere of one of Waynesboro's favorite annual festivals.

Gates open at Noon.
Entries can arrive between 10 am - 11:30 am.
Voting takes place from Noon-3:00 pm. Advance registration required. Car entry fees will be refunded in the event of inclement weather.

Don't miss the cars, the chili, the blues, or the brews! 🌶️🎶🍻

Tickets, registration, and more info at virginiachili.com

The festival will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be issued for any reason.

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🏨 A special THANK YOU to our Lodging Partners, Holiday Inn Express and Spark By Hilton We’re grateful to have these wond...
09/09/2026

🏨 A special THANK YOU to our Lodging Partners, Holiday Inn Express and Spark By Hilton

We’re grateful to have these wonderful lodging partners as a part of this year’s event.

Planning to make a weekend of it? Come enjoy the chili, blues, brews, and everything the Shenandoah Valley has to offer! 🌶️🎶🍻

Join us with Wayne Theatre September 11 & 12.

Purchase tickets today at VirginiaChili.com.

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