Join us for the Best Friend Festival!!

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, June 1, 2025

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Kids Fishing Day at the Norton Reservoir. Open to kids 12 and under. Driving Directions

Monday, June 2, 2025

4:30 pm: Paint A Trash Can at Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW. Sponsored by Norton Parks and Recreation.
4:30 pm: Outdoor Crafts at Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Gospel Night at Main Stage in the Norton Municipal Parking Lot. Hosted by Freedom of Worship Church. Kids activities will also be available.  

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

1:00 pm: Bike Rodeo at the Norton Expo Center, 115 8th Street SW, Norton. Open to kids ages 12 and under. 
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Norton Friends and Farmers Market at the Norton Expo Center, 115 8th Street SW
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Pet Show at Main Stage in Norton Municipal Parking Lot.
7:30 pm: Talent-Karaoke Show at Main Stage in Norton Municipal Parking Lot. 

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Senior Day at the Norton Expo Center, 115 8th Street SW. Are lunch for seniors, bingo, free plant giveaway from the Green Thumb Garden Club.
05:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Lion's Club Kids Night at Norton City Park. Outdoor crafts, kids activities, trail rides. 
06:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Local Talent Night at Norton Municipal Parking Lot. Featured band will be Craig Street Ramblers  

Thursday, June 5, 2025

10:00 am: Norton Cinema City Kids Day - Admission: $1 for children. Sponsored by Norton Cinema City.
11:00 am: Pickleball Tournament 
05:30 pm - 07:30 pm: Hometown Heroes Family Fun Event - held in downtown Norton between 6th and 7th streets. Come down and show your appreciation and see your first responders and city trucks on display. 
08:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Crankin' with Crutchfield Car Show and Teen Dance (Ages 13-19) - Main Stage Area in Norton Municipal Parking Lot. Featuring a teen dance, hot cars, cool prizes. 

Friday, June 6, 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm: First Bank and Trust Hotdog Appreciation Lunch at First Bank and Trust parking lot.
06:00 pm: Get ready to Tumble featuring JBEN Gymnastics at Norton Municipal Parking Lot
06:30 pm: Friday Night Family Fun Night at in the Norton Municipal Parking Lot. Featured bands: Junction 49 and Dirt Road Rising.
06:00 pm - 10:00 pm: A Kids Place -  (Park Avenue): Bungee jump and other kids activities.  

Saturday, June 7, 2025

07:00 am -11:00 am: Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at the Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW. Tickets: $6.
07:00 am - 03:00 pm: Citywide Yard Sale
07:00 am: Flea Market Vendors Country Cabin II Parking Lot, Norton Municipal Lot, and Park Avenue. 
10:00 am: Third Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Suthers Masonic Lodge No. 259, 916 Park Ave.
11:00 am - 5:30 pm: Forest Botanicals Region Living Monument Sculpture Unveiling and Festival at High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Ave. SW.
04:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Old Fashion Family Fun Event at Norton Elementary and Middle School. Festivities will include tug-of-war, kick ball, sack races, cake walks, pie eating contest, and more. 

Date:
June 1 - 7, 2025

Location:
Various Venues in Norton, VA

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