The Irvington Village Improvement Association (VIA) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the beauty, charm, and vitality of our town. Through proceeds raised from VIA events, we’re able to fund and support a wide variety of community projects that bring Irvington and the Northern Neck region together.

Projects and Improvements Funded by VIA Proceeds

• Installed the water and electrical systems on the Irvington Commons
• Added signage, benches, and picnic tables throughout the Commons
• Partner with the Town of Irvington to maintain and improve the Commons playground, including annual mulching and large-scale cleanup projects
• Renovated the playground in cooperation with the Town
• Provide and maintain 15 planters with benches along King Carter Drive and Irvington Road, featuring fresh plantings multiple times a year
• Annually install and maintain landscaping and plantings around the Commons, including the Gazebo, Tennis Court, and playground area
• Maintain Irvington’s Great Pumpkin — “Irving”, a beloved seasonal fixture
• Decorate the Commons for Fall and Christmas each year

Events Produced and Supported by VIA

• Host seven award-winning Farmers Markets (May–November), featuring more than 80 vendors, live music at the Gazebo, and regional media promotion
• Organize the annual Car Boot Sale each May — a community flea and antique market held from the trunks of vendors’ vehicles
• Present a concert each Summer or Fall featuring the United States Air Force Band, including catered hospitality for the musicians and full event promotion
• Host Trunk or Treat, a safe and festive Halloween event for local children, complete with treats and decorations
• Produce the annual VIA Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in November — a cherished community race featuring professional timing, participant shirts, prizes, refreshments, and media coverage

Community Support and Partnerships

• Provide donations to the Steamboat Era Museum, Irvington Baptist Church, and Rappahannock River Yacht Club for meeting and event space
• Maintain a comprehensive liability insurance policy for all VIA events, volunteers, and the Board of Directors
• Contribute to Lancaster County Emergency Medical Services, Rescue Squad, and the White Stone Volunteer Fire Department, supporting first responders who serve Irvington

Annual Events Managed by the VIA

• Farmers Markets (May to November)
• Car Boot Sale (May)
• United States Air Force Band Concerts (Summer/Fall)
• Halloween Trunk or Treat (October)
• Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot (November)