JMU Football and ESPN College GameDay
Last Updated: October 13, 2017
ESPN College GameDay will return to the James Madison University Quad and Harrisonburg on Saturday, October 14 as unbeaten JMU hosts Villanova.
Special Events
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JMU Football National Championship Parade
Last Updated: January 11, 2017
Celebrate the JMU football team’s national championship at the parade in downtown Harrisonburg!
City Hall Grand Opening Ceremony
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
Members of the community are invited to attend the grand opening ceremony for Harrisonburg’s City Hall. The event takes place in the front of City Hall, 409 S. Main St., starting at 2:00pm.
JMU Homecoming and Football Game
Last Updated: April 12, 2016
JMU Homecoming Weekend is October 23-25 and ESPN College GameDay is coming to Harrisonburg for the JMU vs Richmond football game on Saturday, October 24!
Friendly City Fourth
Last Updated: July 1, 2020
Harrisonburg's 4th of July celebration takes place in downtown Harrisonburg!
JMU Football Hosts Liberty for FCS Playoff Game
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
The community is invited to "Blackout Bridgeforth" stadium as the James Madison University football team is hosting the Liberty football team in the NCAA FCS Playoff game!
Attorney General Recount
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
The recount for the Attorney General race will be held in the Rockingham County Courthouse.
HoliDazzle Gift Expo
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
Stop by the Lucy F. Simms Center for the HoliDazzle Gift Expo for raffles, giveaways, special discounts and more! Bring the family and shop for everyone on your list with dozens of local small businesses.
Movie Night
Last Updated: January 24, 2018
Bring your family to the Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center for a showing of a classic kid friendly movie.
Annual Harrisonburg International Festival
Last Updated: July 6, 2020
Free day of family fun to celebrate the many cultures that make up our community.