March Events in Downtown Ashland

Sunday, March 1, 2026 7:00 AM 07:00
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 11:59 PM 23:59

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*Secretariat Day* *in historic downtown Ashland, Virginia*

💍 Online Metal Clay Fundamentals Class (4 Weeks)

Sherry Siewert Studio offers a four-week online metal clay jewelry class designed for beginners and creative makers alike. Participants will learn rolling and manipulating clay, rehydration techniques, molds and textures, stone setting, firing, tumbling, sanding, and polishing — all from home via Zoom.

📅 Thursdays (4 weeks)
⏰ 7:00 PM (Zoom)
💲 $185 (supplies included)
📧 Register at least two weeks in advance: SherrySiewertStudio@gmail.com

Perfect for jewelry artists, craft enthusiasts, and creative hobbyists in Ashland VA and beyond. ✨

📅 MARCH 1

🎖 Untold Stories: A Program of Oral Histories

The Ashland Museum invites the community to Untold Stories, an annual oral history program featuring neighbors sharing powerful personal experiences and reflections. This moving Ashland VA community event honors service, storytelling, and local history.

📅 Sunday, March 1, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Patrick Henry High School Auditorium
12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd.
🔗 ashlandmuseum.org

💆 Revival Spa Spring Specials Begin

Revival Spa welcomes spring in Ashland VA with limited-time spa specials, including CBD massage treatments, Vitamin C facials with dermaplaning, body scrubs, and Mother’s Day gift card savings.

🌸 Spring Specials: March 1 – April 15
💐 Gift Card Sale: April 15 – May 15
📍 Revival Spa, 10384 Dow Gil Rd Ste. B
🔗 revivalspas.com

Perfect for self-care, relaxation, and gifting season. ✨

📅 MARCH 5

🎻 Wonderland Country Band at Ashland Theatre

The Ashland Theatre presents Martha Spencer & the Wonderland Country Band for an evening of Appalachian roots music, bluegrass, and traditional mountain dance. A nationally touring act rooted in Virginia’s Blue Ridge heritage.

📅 Thursday, March 5
📍 Ashland Theatre, 205 England St
🔗 ashlandtheatre.org

A must-see live music event in downtown Ashland VA. 🎶

🎸 1st Thursday at Ironhorse: The Boss of Me

Live music returns to downtown Ashland VA for 1st Thursday at Ironhorse! 🎶

Join local band The Boss of Me for a genre-blending, crowd-pleasing night of timeless hits, unexpected mashups, and new classics — all delivered with style and just the right volume.

📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026
⏰ 8:15 PM
📍 100 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland VA 23005

Too loose for a set list. Too tight for a garage band. Not beholden to genres — in fact, they create them.

Wouldn’t be the same without you. 🎤✨

📅 MARCH 7

🥕 Ashland Farmers Market

The Ashland Farmers Market returns with fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade items grown or made within 30 miles of Ashland.

📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson St

Support local farmers and makers in the Center of the Universe. 🌿

👗 Fashion Doll-Palooza Fundraiser

The Arc of Hanover Thrift Store hosts Fashion Doll-Palooza, featuring vintage and modern Barbie dolls and accessories styled by collectors and volunteers.

📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Arc of Hanover, 10193 Washington Hwy

A unique Ashland VA fundraiser supporting disability advocacy programs.

🎛 EMIXX 2026 – Electronic Music Expo

EMIXX returns to Ashland VA for a one-day meetup for synthesizer enthusiasts, electronic musicians, pedal builders, and sound creators.

📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Hanover Arts & Activities Center, 500 S Center St
🔗 boredbrainmusic.com

Featuring gear exhibits, DIY workshops, live performances, and a swap meet. 🎚

🎸 Hair Tomorrow Music Festival & Fundraiser

The Hair Tomorrow Music Festival kicks off the El Balderinos charity season with live bands, food trucks, raffles, and fundraising for childhood cancer research through The St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 1:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Center of the Universe Brewing Co, 11293 Air Park Rd
🎟 Free | All ages welcome

A family-friendly Ashland VA charity event with live music and craft beer. 🍀

📅 MARCH 8

📚 Book Talk: The African American Experience in Hanover County

A moderated panel discussion highlights two books exploring the Black experience in Hanover County, fostering conversation around local history and cultural heritage.

📅 Sunday, March 8
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Hanover Arts & Activities Center, 500 S Center St
🔗 hanoverarts.org

📅 MARCH 9

🎬 Born Yesterday – 75¢ Classic Film Night

The Ashland Theatre continues its 1950s film series with Born Yesterday starring Judy Holliday.

📅 Monday, March 9
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Ashland Theatre, 205 England St
💲 75¢
🔗 ashlandtheatre.org

An affordable classic movie night in Ashland VA. 🍿

📅 MARCH 11

🏛 HistoryTalks: The Camptown Races

Ashland Museum presents Donna Dennehy discussing the history behind the Camptown Races.

📅 Wednesday, March 11
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Truist Theater, RMC Campus
🔗 ashlandmuseum.org

Free and open to the public.

✂ Ribbon Cutting: Smiley’s Auto Glass

Smiley’s Auto Glass celebrates the grand opening of its second Hanover location with food, music, and networking.

📅 Wednesday, March 11
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 9981 Lickinghole Rd, Suite A
🔗 hanoverchamberva.com

📅 MARCH 12

❓ Trivia Night

Ashland Museum Trivia returns to downtown Ashland for a free, fast-paced evening of fun.

📅 Thursday, March 12
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Origin Beer Lab, 106 S Railroad Ave
🔗 ashlandmuseum.org

📅 MARCH 14 – ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND

🍀 COTU Irish Festival

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Ashland VA with live Irish music, traditional food, specialty brews, and family-friendly fun.

📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 12:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Center of the Universe Brewing Co, 11293 Air Park Rd
🎟 Free Admission

🇮🇪 Ashland Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Downtown Ashland turns green with Irish-themed food, live from Don’t Ask Ned music, and festive drink specials crawling along Railroad Avenue.

📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 12:00 PM – Close
📍 S. Railroad Ave

📅 MARCH 17

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day at Bravo Bakeshop

Bravo Bakeshop celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with festive desserts, Irish-inspired flavors, and plenty of green treats.

📅 March 17
📍 Bravo Bakeshop, 278 Washington Hwy
🔗 bravobakeshop.com

💼 Financial Management Lunch & Learn

The Hanover Chamber hosts a professional development lunch on financial strategy and planning.

📅 Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 12:00 – 1:30 PM
📍 13497 Ashland Rd
🔗 hanoverchamberva.com

📅 MARCH 18

🐾 Ribbon Cutting: PawsCienda K9 Ranch

PawsCienda K9 Ranch celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting and open house showcasing dog training and daycare services.

📅 Wednesday, March 18
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 705 N Washington Hwy
🔗 hanoverchamberva.com

📅 MARCH 20

☕ Latte Lowdown Networking

Market Ashland Partnership hosts Latte Lowdown, a casual coffee networking event for business owners and community members.

📅 Friday, March 20
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Bravo Bakeshop, 278 Washington Hwy
🔗 www.marketashlandpartnership.com

📅 MARCH 21

🏃 Ashland Railroad Run

The 46th annual Ashland Railroad Run returns, including art, craft, and food vendors as well as an inclusive one-mile fun run for disability self-advocates.

📅 Saturday, March 21
📍 Hanover Arts & Activities Center, 500 S Center St
🔗 hanoverarts.net

🎶 ABACAB – The Music of Genesis

ABACAB brings the music of Genesis, Phil Collins, and Peter Gabriel to life at the Ashland Theatre.

📅 Saturday, March 21
⏰ Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:30 PM
📍 Ashland Theatre, 205 England St
🔗 ashlandtheatre.org

📅 MARCH 22

🎨 Spring Paint Workshop & Tea Party

A charming spring workshop invites participants to paint decorative planters while enjoying tea and crumpets.

📅 Sunday, March 22
⏰ 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Thrill of the Hunt: 315 England Street
💲 $45
📞 804-368-0184 to reserve your spot

📅 MARCH 22

🎙 Making Jambalaya: Staying Creative in the Modern Industry

Creative minds, this one’s for you. 🎧🎬🎶

Join Matt Treacy, Studio Engineer at Free Jambalaya Studio, for a workshop exploring how to take a creative project — music, podcast, video, or film — from concept to publication in today’s fast-moving industry.

📅 Tuesday, March 24
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Ashland Library Conference Room
201 S. Railroad Ave, Ashland VA

This interactive session will explore:
• The creative process from idea to launch
• Navigating modern audio and media industry challenges
• Balancing artistic vision with business strategy

Perfect for artists, entrepreneurs, podcasters, musicians, and creators in Ashland VA looking to blend creativity with sustainability.

📅 MARCH 27

🐎 Ashland Fourth Fridays – Secretariat Weekend Kickoff

Downtown Ashland goes horse-powered for Fourth Fridays! 🐎✨

Kick off Secretariat Weekend with food vendors, local artists, crafts, live performances, and lawn games around Ashland Town Hall.

📅 Friday, March 27
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Ashland Town Hall Lawn
🔗 https://www.ashlandvirginia.com/fourthfridays

Enjoy:
🎶 Live performances, including a Secretariat-inspired song by Ashland Song Contest winner Victor Gottlieb
💃 Original Secretariat-themed choreography by Ashland Dance Academy
🎸 A free live concert by Alan MacEwen
🍪 Girl Scout cookies
📸 Photo ops with Sign Gypsies of Mechanicsville
🎨 Food, art, and business vendors

A family-friendly Ashland VA community event celebrating local creativity and Secretariat pride in the Center of the Universe.