The Governor's Rural Summit is coming to Lexington, VA from October 14 & 15, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center starting at 11 AM.

Join rural leaders, policymakers, business professionals, and community stakeholders from across Virginia for two days of collaboration, innovation, and conversation focused on advancing the future of rural communities.

The Virginia Rural Center is a collaborative partnership of the Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia and the Council for Rural Virginia, which work together on a joint mission to work with policymakers and stakeholders to create innovative solutions and expand entrepreneurial opportunities to ensure economic prosperity for all regions in the Commonwealth. 

There will also be a Department of Social Services Ribbon Cutting for the New Rockbridge Area Department of Social Services Building. More details.