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2026 Mayfest!

A banner hanging across a street that advertises the 2nd weekend in May for Strasburg Mayfest, including parade, pageant, Kids Zone, live music, crafts, and food, with buildings and trees visible below.
Two elderly women dressed in festive costumes riding on a parade float, waving to the crowd and smiling, with onlookers in the background.
Aerial view of a small town street fair with tents, booths, and people walking along the sidewalks and across the street. Buildings line both sides of the street, and a green park with seating and tents is visible on the right.
Aerial view of a community outdoor event with tents, booths, and people on a grassy area surrounded by residential houses and parking lots.
Aerial view of a small carnival with rides, games, and attractions surrounded by trees and buildings.
Aerial view of a colorful carnival with rides, tents, and game booths in a parking lot surrounded by trees and buildings.
Blue police SUV with 'POLICE STRASBURG' markings parked on a street.
A blue water tower with an American flag and the text at the top that reads "WELCOME TO HOPEWELL, HOPEWELL, VA." is surrounded by green foliage and set against a clear blue sky.
Banner advertising the 2nd weekend in May for Strasburg Mayfest, hosted by the Strasburg Business Alliance, with a blue sky in the background.
Black and white photo of a building with a sign that reads 'Box Office Brewery' painted on the upper part of the wall, featuring a window below the sign.
A police officer standing in the middle of a street during daytime, wearing a neon yellow vest, sunglasses, and body camera, with a blurred background of a person on a phone, trees, and storefronts.
A white and purple Strasburg emergency vehicle or ambulance with a sturdy black front bumper, parked outdoors near a green metal building and some tanks.
People gathered in line along a street in front of a brick building, with some seated under purple umbrellas, during a parade or community event on a sunny day.
Red fire department SUV with two people inside, one giving a thumbs-up and the other waving, participating in a parade on a sunny day with children and spectators on the sidewalk, and colorful buildings and mural in the background.
A red fire truck from the Strasburg Fire Department driving on a street during a parade with people and children watching from the sidewalk, some taking photos, in front of colorful houses on a sunny day.
Red fire truck from Strasburg Fire Department driving down a street with people and buildings on both sides, clear blue sky overhead.
A red fire rescue truck from the Strasburg Fire Department is participating in a parade, driving down a street with onlookers watching. The truck has various firefighting equipment on its side and is moving past charming houses under a clear blue sky
A red and white Strasburg Fire Department fire truck with ladder extended, driving down a street during a parade with spectators sitting and standing on the sidewalk.
Black and white photo of a parade with four veterans marching in front carrying American and military flags. Spectators sit along the sidewalk, some with strollers and balloons, watching the parade.
A white emergency vehicle marked 'Strasburg Volunteer Rescue' with purple accents driving on a street during a parade. A crowd of spectators watches from the sidewalk, with some seated and some standing, in front of colorful buildings, one with a mur
A parade float decorated with purple and white flowers, with young girls dressed in purple costumes and sashes that read 'Miss Mayfest,' waving to the crowd. The float features a large display with a girl standing on a platform, also wearing a crown
A parade float decorated with white flowers and purple accents, featuring young girls and women dressed in purple dresses and tiaras, sitting or standing on the float. The float is labeled 'Elegant Miss' with a list of some titles and names of partic
A volunteer firefighter from the Toms Brook Volunteer Fire Department driving a fire truck during a parade, with a mural of an elderly person with glasses and hair in a bun on a building in the background.
A young girl wearing a crown and pink dress sitting on the back of a red pickup truck, waving at the parade crowd. She is holding signs for a hot dog eating contest and a cupcake eating contest for ages 11-15. The scene is set during a parade with sp
A man wearing a cowboy hat rides a green John Deere tractor in a parade on a city street, with spectators sitting on the sidewalk and colorful murals on the buildings in the background.
A man with sunglasses waving from the passenger window of a white SUV during a parade, with onlookers and colorful murals in the background.
A black police SUV with the words 'POLICE STRASBURG' on the side, driven by a police officer wearing sunglasses and waving. The vehicle is on a city street with blurred bystanders and colorful buildings in the background.
A smiling man with glasses, a black cap, and a tie-dye T-shirt sitting in a red convertible car pointing towards the camera, at an outdoor event with a crowd and carnival rides in the background.
Abstract swirl of purple, pink, and blue colors with streaks and small white dots.

Join us for Strasburg’s largest community celebration – Mayfest! Held during the second weekend in May, this vibrant event brings together live music, delicious festival food, thrilling carnival rides, and a bustling marketplace featuring unique art and craft vendors.

Perfect for all ages, Mayfest offers free children’s activities, live performances, and special attractions that make it a can’t-miss tradition.

Experience the charm of Strasburg, Virginia, as we come together to celebrate with family, friends, and neighbors in the Shenandoah Valley!

Plan your visit

see you at Mayfest 2026

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SPONSOR

2026 Strasburg Miss Mayfest Pageant

Saturday, march 28th | 1pm

Registration now open!

info & applications here
Miss Mayfest Facebook group

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

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Thank you to our 2026 sponsors! ✨

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There are a variety of local Arts & Craft Vendors, Artisans, and businesses to showcase their wares.

We have an assortment of food and beverage vendors to feed your families hunger while you're at the festival.

There is live music scheduled for the festival weekend, with a beer and wine garden providing refreshments during the evening performances.

Don't forget to check out our annual parade, duck race, kids fun zone, and Old Timers Baseball Game, along with many other attractions.

Arts & Crafts Vendor Info