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Thank you, Alleghany Highlands Economic Development CorporationBusiness Spotlight: Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center
We’re excited to kick off the Town of Clifton Forge’s new Business Spotlight Program by featuring a true gem in our community—the Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center.
Located in the heart of downtown, the Arts & Crafts Center showcases the incredible creativity of local and regional artists, offering everything from handmade gifts to fine art—all while supporting our local creative economy.
Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the brick-and-mortar businesses that make Clifton Forge such a vibrant and welcoming place.
The Business Spotlight program, sponsored by the Town of Clifton Forge, is a first come, first served program available for all brick-and-mortar businesses in Clifton Forge.
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Thank you, Alleghany

The Chocolate Bar 2026 was a success! Donna Beirne, Ann Wright, and their team of AHACC volunteers did a fantastic job. It was a beautiful night in the Center this past Saturday. Here are some photos, thanks to Doug Houtz. ... See MoreSee Less

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Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center has a wonderful must-see exhibit up in the Gallery. “Both Sides Now” by Nancy Newhard will be up through February 27th. While you are here, sweet little Clifton Forge has some unique places to visit, shop, and eat! Hawt Stuph & Wicked Weiners, @42 Deli, @Michaels New York Style Pizza, Jack Mason's Tavern, @Four Moons Designs, Livy's Closet ... See MoreSee Less

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We are getting ready for our fundraiser. The Chocolate Bar - an Evening of Art and Spirits tomorrow, Saturday, Feb 7 from 7 to 9. There are a few tickets left for this event. The weather will be clear!😀 ... See MoreSee Less

We are getting ready

The Chocolate Bar is just 2 days and 3 hours away! The Online Silent Auction has concluded, but bidding will continue at the Chocolate Bar event on Saturday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Luckily, a few tickets are still available. Click below to reserve your tickets at the Center before it's too late.
highlandsartsandcraft.org/event/annual-chocolate-bar-2026/
Alternatively, you can call us at 540-862-4447 to reserve your tickets. If there's a specific item in the Silent Auction you're interested in, feel free to call us to increase your bid. @followers
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The Chocolate Bar is

✨ 𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 ✨

As we count down the days until the Annual Chamber Dinner, here are a few important upcoming deadlines to keep in mind:

🛎 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡
Planning to stay overnight at the Omni Homestead? Be sure to book your room by this date.
Click this link to book your room: bookings.omnihotels.com/event/homestead-virginia/alleghany-highlands-chamber-of-commerce

🏆 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡
Know a business or individual deserving of recognition? Submit your nomination by this date. (There is a chance with recent weather, that some nomination forms haven't been delivered yet).

🎟 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 & 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡
If you plan to attend, tickets must be purchased by this date.

We look forward to celebrating our local businesses & tourism growth with our amazing community on Saturday, March 14th at the Homestead Resort! 🌟

#UniquelyAlleghany
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