Activities
Marketplace
- Farmers market - Apple cider, apple butter, meats, cheeses, pumpkins, apples, etc.
- Plants - A wide variety of plants and flowers.
- Ten Thousand Villages - Fair trade handcrafted goods from around the world.
- Country Corner - Handcrafted items such as wood crafts, afghans, kitchen towels, pillows, seasonal items, and more.
- Kiddie Corner - Gently used children's toys, games, and books at great prices.
- Art - A variety of artwork and photography by local artists in support of MCC
- Wood Products - A variety of handcrafted wooden items
5k Race for Relief Run/Walk – Saturday, Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m.
Registration is open! To see more details and register, please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Harrisonburg/5KRaceforRelief.(opens in new tab)
Music
Enjoy a variety of live music during Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast.
Children's Activities
Take a barrel train ride around the fairgrounds on the "Menno Choo Choo!" Free but donations are welcome. Runs Friday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Several other children's activities will be available outside on Saturday morning.
MCC School Kit Assembly
Help us prepare 1,250 school kits! Visit the school kit table in the dinner/breakfast barn where supplies will be ready to be packed into bags. Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) sends the kits worldwide to help equip children with they tools they need for learning.
Camping
Bring your camper, tent, or sleep out under the stars!
Camping is available on the fairgrounds, with electric and water hook-ups. Suggested donation of at least $35 per night to cover the cost that the fairgrounds charges the Relief Sale. You may pay the cashier in the auction building. For more information please contact us.
Map
View the Relief Sale map to see locations.
Volunteer
There’s a job for everyone and we’d love to have you involved! View volunteer opportunities.
Volleyball Tournament - September 12, 2026
Come join in the 2nd annual volleyball tournament (smash)! Last year's inaugural event was a success, and we are excited to continue the fun again this year.
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 starting at 9 a.m. Note this is three weeks before the Relief Sale.
Where: Wilbur Pence Middle School, Dayton, VA - outdoor at the track if weather permitting, inside the gym if raining
Download the flyer and spread the word!
For more info and to register by August 22, please visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/104vWLyNMIctOAcYLKMayfGo8KumPajQnzFl2g3CRmbc/edit
