Annual Events

Please note that as COVID-19 continues to affect public events and gatherings, the planned dates for all of our annual events are subject to change or cancellation.

Ticketed or Registration Events

  • Annual Dinner

    Held in January, the Annual Dinner is an opportunity for the Chamber to update the Members and Community on the past year and future initiatives.  The Chamber honors Individuals, Businesses and Teachers by awarding:

    • Cornerstone Award
    • Small and Large Business of the Year
    • Teacher of the Year
    • Innovation in Education Award

  • Legislative Breakfast

    Local and State representatives join us in Altavista for breakfast and hot topics of the day.  Opportunity to hear what is happening locally in Altavista and Campbell County, Richmond and Washington D.C.

  • Old Timers Game

    Bringing back a favorite Altavista tradition.  The Old Timers Game returned to Uncle Billy's Day in 2019, putting Altavista players against Gretna.  Altavista is looking to claim a win the next time around! 

  • TGIF | 4th Friday of each month (May - August)

    Public event held on the 4th Friday of each month from May - August.  Featuring live music, beer and wine.  

  • Business Expo

    The Business Expo is an opportunity to feature your business and mingle with the community.  Open to the public, the Business Expo is typically held the first Thursday in November, scheduled in 2021 for November 4th.

  • Shop Altavista

    Shop Altavista is a retail based effort to promote Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Altavista.  Shop Altavista is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 

  • The Altavista Christmas Parade

    Whether a typical parade or a Reverse Parade like is 2020, the Parade goes on!  Come visit Santa and Mrs. Clause, Floats by area businesses and churches, antique cars, and local fire departments.  This annual tradition is held the first Saturday in December.  Scheduled for December 4, 2021.

  • Holiday Mingle and Jingle

    Scheduled for regular board meeting – 2nd Wednesday in December.  Opportunity to meet new Board Members and spread Holiday Cheer.

Quarterly Chamber and Networking Events

  • Coffee and Conversation | Quarterly

    Please join us for networking and coffee hosted by a local business.  Held quarterly this is a great opportunity to share your business information with other business and community leaders.  Look for dates in our monthly newsletters!

  • After Five Jive | Quarterly

    Take a load off at the end of a busy day by celebrating with other business owners and stakeholders.  Perfect time to Network and introduce yourself and your company to other businesses.  Held Each Quarter and hosted by a local business.

  • Lunch and Learn Series | Quarterly

    Educational series.   Held each Quarter.

  • Ribbon Cuttings

    As requested.  Celebrate a new business or milestone with a ribbon cutting.

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