Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance presents…
JMU Block Party
in the ‘Burg
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Welcome, JMU students, to your home away from home!
Each August, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance works with JMU Orientation & Transition to throw a welcome back festival for our local college community. We plan plenty of free activities to help JMU’s newest students explore the downtown community, located just a short walk from Wilson Hall.
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Featured Activities
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Join JMU President, Harrisonburg City Council, the Marching Royal Dukes, and your fellow Dukes as we process downtown from Wilson Hall to Court Square.
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Play a round of free putt putt with Elevation Sports!
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Explore the booths on Court Square and Main Street for a variety of freebies and giveaways, including -
Free Swag Bags presented by JMU College of Visual and Performing Arts
Free Photo Booth Print presented by Domino’s
Prize Wheel presented by Commonwealth One
Sticker & Mini Print Vending Machine
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Enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment downtown, including -
Free Henna
The Great Tobini, roaming magician
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Explore what downtown Harrisonburg has to offer with downtown businesses popping up right off Court Square!
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Explore visiting vendors and food trucks on Main Street and Court Square.
Full Event Schedule
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