Town of Buchanan, VA

06/19/2026

🚨 $10 Presale Tickets Ends June 21!

Reggae by the River returns this summer, and presale tickets are available for just $10 through June 21.

⚠️ Starting June 22, tickets increase to $15.

Enjoy great music, delicious food, local vendors, and an unforgettable evening by the James River.

👉 Get your tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/reggae-by-the-river-tickets-1989551871204?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you at the river! 🌊🎶

06/18/2026

📢 Town Hall will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Regular business hours will resume on Monday, June 22.

06/18/2026

🎡 ONE WEEK AWAY 🎡

The countdown is on until the Buchanan Community Carnival ! Get ready for fun rides, delicious food, live music, and plenty of family fun!

📅 June 25 – July 4
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
🚫 Closed Sunday, June 28

🌟 Discount Ride Nights — Two Nights Only!
➡️ $20 Unlimited Ride Wristbands (ONSITE ONLY)
📅 Monday, June 29 & Tuesday, June 30

🎵 Live Music Every Night of the Carnival!

🍟 Come hungry and enjoy carnival favorites like Buchanan’s famous Petros, fresh fries, & more!

🎆 FIREWORKS 🎆
📅 July 3 & July 4
⏰ 10:00 PM

Make your plans now! Gather your family and friends and join us for one of Buchanan’s favorite summer traditions! We’ll see you at the carnival! 🎡

06/16/2026

🇺🇸 WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING ENTRIES 🇺🇸

Be part of our 4th of July Parade ! Decorate your float, gather your group, and join us for an evening of patriotic fun!

📅 Saturday, July 4
🕓 Parade Lineup: 4PM
🎆 Parade Begins: 5PM
🎡 Community Carnival to Follow!

We’d love to have you participate!
👉 Enter here: https://form.platoforms.com/fr37qrtmu7y

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! ❤️🤍💙

06/15/2026

🎡 We are just 10 DAYS AWAY from the Buchanan Community Carnival ! 🎠

🎶 View the full band schedule below! We’ll have live music each night of the carnival, so come out and enjoy great music, good food, rides, games, and more!

🎟️ Discount Wristband Nights are Monday, June 29 & Tuesday, June 30! Discount pricing is available onsite only.

🎫 Colerides.com is now offering pre-sale ride wristbands online! Purchase yours today at: https://innovativeticketing.com/Events/eventDetails.aspx?eid=NTQ5Q0E0OUYtOUIyOS00OTQ5LUFCNTMtMkM4NzRGMUY0NjE1

📅 June 25 – July 4
❌ Closed Sunday, June 28
📍 Buchanan Town Park

Gather your family and friends and join us for one of Buchanan’s favorite summer traditions. We can’t wait to see you there!

06/15/2026

Request for help, Monday June 15, 2026 @ 6 pm at the Wilson Warehouse to Assist in rolling copies of Declaration of Independence for the 4th of July! Thanks!

06/13/2026

It’s time to get BOCO WILD today (SAT) from 1 - 5 PM at Buchanan Town Park.

All ages are welcome to explore activities, including the popular community fishing instruction, wildlife education, hunting safety, hiking, boating, and so much more. It’s all FREE!

06/12/2026

📢 Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 15, has been cancelled due to there being no updates or current agenda items.

The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on Monday, July 20.

06/11/2026

⚠️ Drought conditions remain in effect across much of the state, including our area. Please see the post below from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for additional information.

DEQ and the Drought Monitoring Task Force have continued the current drought advisory for Virginia. Without prolonged periods of rainfall, the drought is expected to worsen. Read more in our full press release below 👇

06/10/2026

☀️3 Days Until BOCO Wild! ☀️

The countdown is on! Don’t miss this great event hosted by Botetourt County Parks & Recreation right here in Buchanan at the Town Park. 🌿

Bring the whole family and come out to enjoy all the fun, activities, and excitement! 💚✨

⏰🌲 The countdown is almost over—just 3 days until BOCO Wild!

Get ready for an afternoon packed with hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, wildlife encounters, food, and fun for the whole family.

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Buchanan Town Park

From climbing walls and kayaking to educational exhibits and interactive games, BOCO Wild is your chance to explore the outdoors and make unforgettable memories.

Mark your calendar, gather your family and friends, and join us for one wild adventure! https://vist.ly/579as