2018 Content Marketing Calendar January Winter Activities January Events Launch Big Concerts - January What s New in 2018 2018 Travel Guide Announcement Cabins for Winter Getaways Bed & Breakfast - Romance Virginia Mountain Resorts Winter Sports Winter Hikes Restaurant Weeks Save the Date 2018 Big Festivals 2018 Travel Ideas - Music 2018 Running/Bicycling Events through Summer Museum Exhibits On Display Virginia Artisans Trails Foodie Towns Main Street Communities Romantic Getaways Ice Skating Craft Beer Towns NOVA Music Scene LOVEWorks National Plan for Vacation Day Appalachian Trail Historic Churches Winter Winery Visits Coffee Shops Fee Free Days National Parks Hot Springs & Spas Weddings Skiing Travel Deals Last Updated: Dec 12, 2017 1
February February Events LoveWorks Save the Date 2018 Spring Festivals Big Concerts - February Travel Deals (Spring, History, Outdoors) Romantic Destinations Chocolate Lovers Black History Month Wines & Valentines Valentine s Day Virginia Resorts for Romance Presidents Day Breakfast & Brunch Presidential Homes & Places of Interest Tea Rooms Boutique Hotels Oyster Trail Coastal Virginia Getaways Horseback Riding Fine Dining Favorites Small Towns in SWVA Engagement Spots 2019 Virginia to America Videos Wedding Venues 2
March March Events Music Towns Big Concerts - March NASCAR / Motorsports Golf Spring Packages Spring Festivals and Events (Late) State Parks Spring Spring Scenic Drives LOVEworks Women History Month Natural Wonders St Patrick s Day Virginia Arts Festival Spring Hikes River Festivals Coastal Vacation Rentals (Reserve now) Mountain Rental Properties Summer Camping Ideas March Travel Deals Colonial History Save the Date 2018 Music Festivals Coal Heritage Bed & Breakfast Spring Getaways ATV Trails Spring Break for Families Virginia Artisans / Trails What s New Theme Parks Historic Sites Frontier / Pioneer Family Friendly Museums 2019 Virginia to America Stories Breweries and Music Distilleries and History Bicycling Trails 3
April April Events Caverns Big Concerts April Pet-Friendly Hikes s Jazz Appreciation Month Vineyard Month Summer Vacation Ideas Virginia Performing Arts Views - Mountain Flowers/Fauna Coastal/Beach Vacation Planning & Deals Lesser-Known Summer Getaway Ideas Spring Scenic Spots Cabin Rentals Summer Promo Green Earth Day / Month Virginia s Rivers Easter Virginia Lake Getaways State Parks Series Fishing Rivers & Lakes Spring Festivals SNP and BRP Music Scene Southern / SouthWest Music Venues Spring Drives Wildflowers Spring Wine Tastings & Events Breweries Round Up Virginia Garden Week / Garden Month Motorcycle Rides Tours and Routes Mountain Biking Motor Racing Month - Virginia Spring Hikes Craft Beer Towns Main Street Communities 4
May May Events & Festivals Mother s Day Big Concerts May Kids to Parks Day Bike Month Tourism Week Craft Beer Events and Festivals Summer Festivals Farmers Markets Cool Places for Kids BBQ Month Summer Camping Hamburger Month Memorial Day Commemoration Events Summer Travel Deals Kayaking and Paddle-sports Music Heritage Summer Hikes Fishing Coastal Waterfall Hikes Marinas Golf Month Virginia Resorts Music Scene Central and Shenandoah Valley Lakes Pet Month Pet-friendly getaways Coastal Cuisine LoveWorks Trails Patio Dining Theme Parks State Parks Interstate Detours (95, 64, 81, 77, 66) Things to Do, Alternate Routes, Restaurants National Parks 2019 Digital Trail Launch Local Regional Parks Beach 5
June June Events & Festivals Waterfront Restaurants Big Concerts - June Paddle Sports Great Outdoors Month Favorite Beaches LGBT Pride Events Seafood Month Lesser-Known Beach Wineries Outdoor /Scenic Road to Revolution Adventures with Friends Mountains of Music SWVA Adventures for Couples Farmland Scenic Drives Adventures for Families AT Communities Must Do Hikes Main Street Communities Waterparks Summer Music Venues Backpacking Trips Family Friendly Hikes and Bikes 4 th of July (end parades, events) ATV Music Scene Coastal County Fairs Craft Beer Favorites National Trails Day Backyard Campout 6
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August Aug Events & Festivals Virginia Landmarks Big Concerts August Resorts s Cottages & Cabins Fall Reservations Craft Beer Month Save the Date - Fall Music Festivals Virginia Musicians Labor Day Travel Deals Theme Parks/Water Parks Late Summer Road Trips State Parks Late Summer Packages Rails to Trails Early Fall Travel Ideas Motorsports 8
Sept Sept Events & Festivals B&B s Romance, Wineries, Scenic Vistas Big Concerts September Fall for Kids & Families Boutique Hotels for Fall Breakfast & Brunches Destination Restaurants Fall 48 Hour Fall Getaways Fall Romance Destinations Outdoors Hiking, Waterfalls, Paddlesports Fall Towns Apple Picking Fall Golf Corn Mazes Virginia Lakes Fall Farmers Markets LGBT Pride Events Wine Month Rail Heritage Food Festivals Theme Parks Halloween Scenic Drives Waterfalls Fall Cottages & Cabins Fall Culinary Agritourism Fall Camping & Glamping College Football Tailgating 9
October Oct Events & Festivals Fall Hikes (Waterfalls, Fire Towers) Big Concerts October s Fall Outdoor Adventure (Zip Lines, Biking, Rock Climbing) Fall Foliage Reports Lakes & Rivers Artisan Trails Swinging Bridges Archaelogy Month Walkable Cities Fall Festivals (Food, Music, Harvest, Fairs) Fall Hidden Gems Wine Month Wildlife Watching in Mountains Wine (Tasting Rooms, Outdoors, Couples, Vintners) History Fall Icons 48 Hour Getaways (Romance, Family, Food/Wine, Coastal) Cool Places for Kids Fall VA s Tallest Mountains Apple Picking and Related Events Fall Fishing Travel Packages / Deals (B&B s, Hotels, Others) Pumpkin Picking & Corn Mazes Scenic Drives Halloween ATV Trails American Craft Week B&B s w/ Scenic Views 10
November Nov Events & Festivals Holiday Home Tours Big Concerts November 100 Miles of Lights Scenic Drives (early Nov) Oyster Month #vaoysters Virginia Caverns Cider Week #vacider Christmas Tree Farms Veteran s Day Military Appreciation Rails to Trails Holiday Travel Packages/Deals #vaholidays Destination Restaurants Holidays Romantic Getaways Culinary BBQ, Pizza, Pie, Late Fall Coastal and Piedmont Holiday Winery Visits Cozy Cabins for Holidays/Winter Holiday Brewery Visits Heartwarming Getaways Weddings Thanksgiving events Shopping Local, Walking, VA Gift Guide Virginia Historic Sites Hot Drinks On Display Museum Exhibits Eight Wonders of Virginia Virginia Landmarks 11
December Dec Events & Festivals Ice Skating Rinks Big Concerts - December Tacky Light Tours & Packages Holiday Dining Hotspots 100 Miles of Lights Holiday Concerts Performances New Year s Eve & First Nights Model Trains Winter Resorts Handcrafted Holidays Artisans Winter Sports Winter in VA Historic Home Tours Heartwarming Getaways Music Venues Holiday Brews Culinary Holidays Skiing 12