The Valley Smokin' BBQ Festival is a community event provided by The Chamber of Commerce of Front Royal-Warren County, Front Royal Police Foundation, and Downtown Front Royal, Inc.

The Chamber of Commerce of Front Royal-Warren County

The Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most effective chambers in the Shenandoah Valley region, with 600 business members who employ more than 19,000 people. Governed by a 15-member Board of Directors, the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber is one of the oldest chambers in the region, having been founded in 1940.

The Front Royal-Warren County Chamber serves as the voice of business in the Town of Front Royal and the County of Warren through its lobbying efforts at the local, state and federal levels. In addition, the Chamber offers a variety of programs and services to assist member firms in promoting and expanding their business base.

The Front Royal Police Foundation

The Front Royal Police Foundation exists to provide funding for the needs of the Front Royal Police Department not met by the town budget. Supporting the Police Foundation benefits not only the Police Department, but the entire community as well.  The Front Royal Police Foundation helps raise awareness of the important unbudgeted or"discretionary" needs that will improve crime prevention and law enforcement efficiency.  This is only made possible through your generous donations, which will be put to use in our community.  Together with your support, we can insure the Town of Front Royal will be going into the 21st century with a greater quality of life.

Downtown Front Royal, Inc.

Downtown Front Royal, Inc. is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, community development organization and a Virginia Main Street Program DHCD Commercial District Affiliate. DFR works with various groups throughout the community such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Authority, the Town of Front Royal and dozens of non-profit groups to showcase the beauty, strengthen and vitality of our historic downtown area. 

DFR sponsors events throughout downtown that encourage residents and visitors alike to enjoy the gazebo, great shopping, and outstanding restaurants. For example, throughout the spring, summer and fall, music can be heard coming from the gazebo area through events such as Gazebo Gatherings, various concerts & our own, Dancin' Downtown! Each November & December, we transform downtown with our  Home for the Holiday's Christmas events which include Royal Illumination, Christkindlmarkt, the Christmas Parade as well as other Holiday community gatherings.