Salem Fair: The Salem fair will be at the Salem Civic Center June 28-July 9. It will be open from 4-11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.
Food Truck Thursday: Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism will hold a food truck event at Green Hill Park from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
“Our March Continued Toward Salem”: Salem’s most active engagement during the Civil War occurred on June 21, 1864 as retreating Federal forces under Major General David Hunter met Confederate cavalry under Brigadier General John McCausland at the Battle of Hanging Rock. On Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at the Salem Museum, noted Civil War historian Alex Burke will discuss these important events in Salem’s history—the campaign leading up to the battle, the notable participants, and the eventual outcome of the conflict. This talk will be in-person, but will also be recorded for later viewing.
Jazz in July: “Jazz in July” is set to make its much-anticipated return to the Longwood Park Amphitheater Saturday, July 15 at 3:30 p.m. The free day of live music features an eclectic lineup that once again has been procured by local jazz aficionado Lenny Marcus. This year’s lineup includes Roscoe McFadden & Friends at 3:45 p.m., Jay Ware Quintet featuring Gracelyn Hedrick at 5:20 p.m., Michael Hawkins & The Brotherhood at 6:45 p.m. and Hoppie Vaughn & The Ministers of Soul at 8:10 p.m.
2023 Movies at Longwood: “Lightyear” will be shown on July 21 at Longwood Park. The movie will begin at dusk, around 8:30 p.m., and admission is free for all ages.
Salem Gun & Knife Sale: The event will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 15 and 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, July 16 at the Salem Civic Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for those 12 and under with a paying adult.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with special guest S.G. Goodman: The event will be at the Salem Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9. Tickets are $47.50, $62.50, $87.50 and $132.50.
2023 Movies at Longwood: “Sonic 2” will be shown at Longwood Park on Aug. 11. The movie will begin at dusk, around 8:30 p.m., and admission is free for all ages.
Pickin’ In The Park: The annual concert will be Saturday, Aug. 19. Junior Sisk will return for this year’s concert.
36th Annual Mopars In The Valley Car & Truck Show: The free event will be at the Salem Civic Center from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2.
PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure”: The event will be at the Salem Civic Center Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $42.
Theory of a Deadman and Skillet: The bands will perform at the Salem Civic Center on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $40.50.
Public meetings:
The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m.
The Salem City School Board will meet on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m.
The Salem Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m.
The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m.
The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
The Salem Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.
The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
