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Mike Pruitt Enters Race for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District

Scottsville District Albemarle County Supervisor Mike Pruitt has formally launched his campaign for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election. Learn more about his background and platform at mikepruitt.com.

VA‑5 stretches from Charlottesville through Southside Virginia, covering a largely rural territory. The seat is currently held by Rep. John McGuire (R), who assumed office this year. More about him: mcguire.house.gov.

Pruitt is the second Democrat to enter the race, following Paul Riley, a retired U.S. Army intelligence officer and defense contractor from Crozet—who first ran in the 2024 Democratic primary. Read about him at paulrileyforcongress.com.

• Democratic primary: June 16, 2026

• General election: November 3, 2026

  

Crozet Artisan Depot August Guest Artists

Crozet Artisan Depot is featuring two talented Virginia artists this August:

Barbara Trovillo (Nelson County) – A contemporary impressionist painter, Barbara works primarily in oil using palette knives, squeegees, and brushes to build vibrant, layered scenes. Her show, Captured Moments, Whimsy and Wonder, celebrates texture, color, and joy.

Karis Swink Barry (Mt. Crawford) – Karis brings porcelain to life with playful and functional pottery using engobeand sgraffito techniques. Her pieces are designed to be both beautiful and uplifting in everyday use.

Stop by the Depot to explore their work and meet the artists on August 16th from 11 AM–1 PM!

Billy Wagner In Canton - Miller School baseball coach Billy Wagner was officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025, becoming the first left‑handed reliever and the first player from a NCAA Division III school ever enshrined, after finishing his MLB career with 422 saves — eighth‑most all time.

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Things to do

Thursday, July 31st

Preschool Storytime | Crozet Library | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE | Ages 2- To 5-Year-Olds With An Accompanying Adult. A Fun Half Hour That Promotes Verbal, Motor And Social Skills Through The Use Of Stories, Songs

Chair Yoga | Crozet Library | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | FREE | Summer Location: Tabor Presbyterian Church

Play & Learn | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Play Time With Toys And Games Designed To Boost School Readiness, Plus A Chance To Socialize And Make Some New Friends.

Trip & Jamie Of Mother Greenstone Live | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Wine School: Sips of Summer | Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | $174 | Class starts with an hour-long lesson complete with fun and educational wine basics while you sip, savor, and soak up everything you need to know.

Waynesboro Ice Cream Ride | Klines Dairy Bar | Meetup | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | 2-mile loop through Downtown Waynesboro. We’ll roll out for a short and scenic loop around town, starting and ending at Kline’s — where we’ll cool off with ice cream together at the finish!

The Note & Crozet Seafood @ Tailgate Thursday | Stinson Vineyards | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Crozet Trails Run | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE | Join Cville Runners Every Thursday

Author Event: Jo Piazza + Sadeqa Johnson - Waitlist Only | Bar Botanical | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Ticketed | This Event Is Sold Out.  Please Join The Waitlist. 

Bold Book Club: Pucking Around By Emily Rath | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Beer & Bingo | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $2

Trivia | Bottles | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Redd & The Paper Flowers | Batesville Market | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | $10

Friday, August 1st

Tiny Town | Crozet Library | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | FREE | Best For Ages 2-6. Stop By Anytime To Drive Around And Explore Tiny Town. Mini Vehicles Provided Or Bring Your Own!

Three Ridges Wilderness Hike | Meetup | 9:30 - 1:30 PM | FREE

Baby & Toddler Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Stories, Songs, And Shakers, Followed By Coloring And Social Time. Ages 0-3 And Caregivers.

Devils Knob Racquet Sports - Pickleball Fun-Damentals | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Ticketed | Pickleball Fun-Damentals Will Teach You The Basics Of Pickleball So You Can Join The Fun On The Court Right Away. Learn Proper Execution Of The The

Lights On Blackfriars | American Shakespeare Center | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Ticketed | Illuminating Theatre. Igniting Discussion.f

Extracurricular Nights: An Evening With Crockett’s Battalion | Frontier Culture Museum | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | $5 | Join Our Semiquincentennial Celebrations This Summer! We Have Special After-Hours Programming For The 250Th Anniversary Of The American Revolution.

Full Nelson Friday With Blue Ridge Band | Blue Mountain Brewery | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Small Town Rodeo Live | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Sweet Summer Time Music Series: Chris Hammock | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Greg Ward And The Dubsettors – No Food Truck | Glass House Winery | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

The Hackens Boys W/ Gia Ray | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE

Sense And Sensibility 2025 | American Shakespeare Center | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Ticketed

Studio Wayne Improvisator Improv Show August 2025 | Wayne Theater | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $5

Stargazing at Big Meadows | Meetup | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE | Let's go stargazing at Big Meadows Area (mile 51) You will need a pass for this event or carpool with someone that has one. Bring a chair or blanket.

Saturday, August 2nd

Pancake Breakfast | Rockfish Valley Community Center | 9:00 AM -  | $10 | Join us for All-You-Can-Eat  buttermilk pancakes, blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, bacon, grits, OJ, coffee and good company!

Flea Market | Augusta Expo Center | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $1 (12 and Under FREE)

Distribution Day | Crozet Cares Closet | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Volunteer | Volunteers will distribute full-size supplies of products including: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand soap, diapers, baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, all-purpose spray cleaner, toilet paper, and paper towels.

Waynesboro Farmers Market | Constitution Park | 9:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE

Tiny Town | Crozet Library | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | FREE | Best For Ages 2-6. Stop By Anytime To Drive Around And Explore Tiny Town. Mini Vehicles Provided Or Bring Your Own!

Living with Nature Hike at Wintergreen | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | 10:00 - 12:00 PM | $8

Albemarle County Fair | Meetup | 10:00 - 9:00 PM | $5 | Located at James Monroe’s Highland

Lego Build | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE | Ages 6-12. No

Scrabble Club | Waynesboro Library | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE | Ages 12 and up

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing School | 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Ticketed

Railroad Train Exhibit | Augusta County Railroad Museum | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Dewolf | Afton Mountain Vineyards | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Teen Nerf Battle | Waynesboro Library | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | Come To The Library After Hours For Pizza And A Nerf Battle In The Stacks.

Bent String Band | Glass House Winery | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Press Play Music Series: The Crozet All Stars Live | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Roller Skating | Greenwood Community Center | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $2-$3

Mid Atlantic Territory Wrestling | Augusta Expo Center | 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM | Ticketed

Skydog: A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $20

Josh Davidson Live At Seven Arrows! | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

The Pollocks | Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | $15 | The Pollocks Take The Batesville Stage And Make Magic Every Month! This Is An Indoor Pub-Style Show With First-Come Seating, General Admission

Saturday Night Improv! | Silver Line Theatre Exchange | 7:30 - 9:00 PM | $10

Emily Ann Roberts - Live At The Foundry | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Ticketed

Sunday, August 3rd

Guts Gravel Glory Bike Race | Chesterfield | Meetup | 9:00 - 12:00 PM | Ticketed | 50 Mile Bike Race

Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | 11:00 - 5:00 PM | Varies

Mill Race Market | Deep Roots Milling | 12:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE | Would you like to see one of the last commercially operated water powered mills in action? Join us at one of our monthly Mill Race Markets and take a step back in history.

Prints, Platters, & Pints + Wtju Vinyl Takeover | Potters Craft Cider | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE |

Gypsy Express Mini-Train | Gypsy Hill Park | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | $1 | The Gypsy Express is a short, fun ride around a scenic area of Staunton’s Gypsy Hill Park.

Music On The Deck: The Boomerangs | Cardinal Point Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

David Kulund | Glass House Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Paint + Sip | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Ticketed

David Hunter @Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Food: Potlucky | Starr Hill Brewery | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Varies

Aug 4th-6th

Lego At The Library | Crozet Library | Mon Aug 4th | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE | Ages 5-11

Live Music At The Edge: Alex Arbaugh | Mon Aug 4th | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Virtual Dementia Training | Waynesboro Library | Tue Aug 5th | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | FREE | The Virtual Dementia Tour Is A Simulation That Helps You Understand What It Is Like To Live With Alzheimer's Or Another Form Of Dementia.

Strategies for Environmentally Friendly Lawn Substitutes | Piedmont Master Gardeners | Tue Aug 5th | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE

Trivia Night | Basic City Beer Co. | Tue Aug 5th | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Trivia With Olivia | Starr Hill Brewery | Tue Aug 5th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Summer Days In Crozet | Starr Hill Brewery | Wed Aug 6th | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE | Summer Days Are Here, And Things Are Heating Up In Crozet!!

Midweek Music With Porch Dogs | Blue Mountain Brewery | Wed Aug 6th | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Cheryl’s Craft Corner | Rose's Inspiration Station | Wed Aug 6th | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | Free drop-in craft activity for kids!

Trivia Night | Birdwood Bar and Grill | Boar's Head Resort | Wed Aug 6th | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

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