The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

10/07/2026

Your holiday party deserves a setting that feels just as special as the season. ✨

Celebrate at The Blackburn Inn with historic charm, elegant gathering spaces, and a backdrop made for raising a glass to another year together. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a larger company celebration, we’ll help you create an evening your guests will actually look forward to.

Holiday dates are already filling — now is the time to reserve yours.
🥂🎄 Click here to start planning: https://bit.ly/4hMVyS2

09/25/2026

Queen City Mischief & Magic is officially here, and the magic isn’t stopping when the daytime festivities end! 🪄🔮

Join us at The Blackburn Inn tonight, September 25, or tomorrow night, September 26 for an interactive mystery filled with secrets, suspicious characters, and plenty of reasons to question everyone in the room.

Someone is lying. Everyone has something to hide. And it’s up to you to figure out who you can trust.

Tickets are still available for both nights and you can secure them online or at the door. Make it part of your Queen City Mischief & Magic weekend and see if you can crack the case before the truth comes out! 👀

🎟️ Get tickets: https://bit.ly/4hjj7lx

09/20/2026

The suspects have arrived. 👀✨

Meet the characters of Mischief, Magic & Murder at The Blackburn Inn, where secrets, rivalries, old grudges, and more than a little wizarding drama are waiting to unfold.

From the ambitious apprentice to the charming wand maker, the mysterious former flame, and a few members of the Wizard Council with plenty to hide, everyone has a story—and someone may have a motive.

Join us September 25–26 for one of three performances featuring a Potions Half Hour, a three-course buffet, and an interactive murder mystery you’ll help solve along the way.

Study the suspects, choose your theories, and keep your eyes open. 🔎

🎟️ Tickets are limited—reserve yours now: https://bit.ly/4r14CXS

09/15/2026

Your September plans could use a little mystery. 🔮

Mischief, Magic & Murder returns to The Blackburn Inn September 25–26 for an evening of clues, suspects, dinner, and just enough chaos to keep everyone guessing.

Start with our Potions ½ Hour, settle in for a three-course dinner, and keep a close eye on the characters around you as the mystery unfolds. Your mission? Piece together the clues and figure out whodunit before the truth is revealed.

Tickets are limited, and this event has sold out before—so don’t wait until the final clue to make your plans.

🎭 September 25–26
📍 The Blackburn Inn & Conference Center
🎟️ Reserve your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4r14CXS

09/08/2026

Something mysterious is coming to The Blackburn… 🔮✨

On September 25 & 26, step into an evening of Mischief, Magic & Murder—an immersive murder mystery dinner theatre experience where everyone is a guest, anyone could be a suspect, and it’s up to you to follow the clues.

Your evening begins with a Potions ½ Hour before settling in for a three-course dinner as the mystery unfolds around you. Keep your eyes open, question everything, and see if you can uncover the killer before the final reveal. 🕵️‍♀️

With multiple showtimes, a professional cast, and a family-friendly storyline, it’s the perfect addition to a magical weekend in Staunton.

🎭 September 25–26
📍 The Blackburn Inn & Conference Center
🎟️ Advance tickets are required, and this event has sold out in previous years—reserve yours before they disappear!

Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/4hjj7lx

08/24/2026

Step inside a piece of Staunton history. 🏛️

Dating back to 1828, The Blackburn Inn is a historic hotel where every architectural detail reflects the story of its past. From its classic design elements to the character found throughout the property, our guests experience more than a comfortable stay—they experience a connection to the history and heritage of the Shenandoah Valley.

Planning your next Virginia getaway? Make your stay memorable at a historic property where the past and present come together → https://bit.ly/4hSbWSX

08/19/2026

Looking for the perfect way to spend a day during the Staunton Music Festival? 🎻

Create a weekend itinerary that blends music, relaxation, and the best of downtown Staunton:

☕ Start your morning with coffee and a stroll through downtown
🎶 Attend a noon performance and experience the festival’s incredible lineup
🌿 Enjoy a relaxing spa treatment at The Spa at The Blackburn
🎼 Return downtown for an evening program filled with world-class music

After a full day of exploring, performing, and discovering all that Staunton has to offer, retreat to The Blackburn Inn—a historic boutique hotel just minutes from downtown with peaceful grounds designed for unwinding.

Plan your Staunton Music Festival weekend with a stay that lets you experience it all.

08/16/2026