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Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce
Join the Chamber today to meet the premier business leaders in the area and
have access to a multitude of opportunities to network, further your career, and stay up to date on community news!
FIRST FRIDAYS ARE COMING TO KILMARNOCK!
Linger late and Meet Me on Main for Kilmarnock First Fridays!
Join us from 4 to 7 PM as local shops and restaurants extend their hours and Main Street comes alive for an evening of shopping, dining, music and community.
Shop, browse, grab dinner or a treat, and spend your Friday evening supporting the local businesses that make Kilmarnock special.
Participating Lancaster by the Bay Chamber members include The Rivah, The Bookshelf on Church, Salt & Sand, Ross’s Fine Jewelers, 36 North Arts & Crafts, Rivah Antiques, RAL Art Center, Pearl Boutique, Rustic Charm, W.F. Booth & Son, Small Town Burger, Bay Bistro, Papeterie, Ace Hardware, Northern Neck Popcorn, and Chandlers, open until 6 PM.
And there’s more! Linger Late with live music on Main Street by Cameron Ashton, plus enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at Bay Bistro while you’re downtown.
Make a night of it. Shop local. Eat local. Catch up with friends.
Discover someplace new.
First Fridays in Kilmarnock
4 to 7 PM
Linger Late. Meet Me on Main.
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White Stone Candy for Kids
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun at White Stone Candy for Kids, presented by the Lancaster by the Bay Chamber in partnership with The White Stone Fire Department and the Town of White Stone.
Each year, local businesses, organizations, and community groups come together to create a fun and safe place for children and families to celebrate Halloween. Kids can dress in their favorite costumes and make their way through White Stone collecting candy from participating vendors throughout the event.
Last year, more than 1,000 children joined us, making Candy for Kids one of our favorite community traditions!
Want to Participate?
We are looking for local businesses, nonprofits, organizations, churches, and community groups to set up and hand out candy to our trick-or-treaters.
This is a wonderful opportunity to support local families, connect with the community, and showcase your business or organization while being part of a fun Halloween tradition.
Vendor participation is FREE. Participating vendors are responsible for decorating their space, bringing enough candy to distribute, and helping us create a festive and welcoming experience for the kids.
Come dressed up, decorate your space, and have some fun with us!
47th Annual Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade
Celebrate the magic of the season with Lancaster by the Bay Chamber, in partnership with the Town of Kilmarnock, on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. The 47th Annual Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade will fill Main Street with sparkling lights, festive floats, music, and holiday cheer. The parade takes place rain or shine!
We invite businesses, community organizations, churches, schools, and performing groups to join this beloved holiday tradition. This year, we are honored to welcome Carroll Lee Ashburn as our Grand Marshal, celebrating his many years of service and contributions to the parade and our community.
Introducing the Carroll Lee Ashburn Showmanship Award
Calling all bands, choirs, dance groups, cheering squads, and other performing groups! We are excited to introduce the inaugural Carroll Lee Ashburn Showmanship Award, recognizing an outstanding display of entertainment, creativity, and parade spirit.
The winning group will receive a six-foot trophy and a $500 cash prize, made possible by generous sponsors who will be announced soon.
We would love to have your group bring its talent and energy to Main Street! There is no charge for performing groups to participate. Simply select the option for performing groups on the registration form.
Gather your group, plan your lights, and help us make this year’s parade a celebration to remember!
Taste on the Point is almost sold out!
Join us Saturday, November 21, from 11 AM to 4 PM at Windmill Point Marina for wine, beer and cider tastings, delicious food, local artisans and live music by Tidewater Drive.
Tickets are going fast! Get yours now at tasteonthepoint.com and join us where the Bay meets great taste.
Presented by Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital
LANCASTER BY THE BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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The chamber is actively inviting everyone to come and join us in our activities. Checkout our upcoming events and learn more about the Chamber's activities and plans.
Our Mission
Small Town Living & Working…. At Its Best!
Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce strives each day to fulfill our mission to “support and promote economic activities which will enhance and strengthen the local business we serve."
We invite you to join us at our many networking events and programs and to invest in each other to strengthen our Chamber of Commerce and community.
Visit us when you can and see for yourself why Lancaster County continues to be a great place to live and work!
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