Galax VA, Grayson County VA, Carroll County VA Calendar - Upcoming Events, Festivals, Activities

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January
January 2008
2
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


January 2008
4
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


January 2008
5
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


January 2008
9
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


January 2008
11
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


January 2008
12
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


January 2008
16
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


January 2008
18
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


January 2008
19
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


January 2008
23
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


January 2008
25
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


January 2008
26
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


January 2008
30
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


January 2008
31
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


February
February 2008
1
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


February 2008
2
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


• 7:00 pm 80's Flashback Night        Location:  Fries Recreation Center - Fries VA
Dancing, games, prizes, and concessions. Fun for all ages!


February 2008
5
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


February 2008
6
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


February 2008
7
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


February 2008
8
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


February 2008
9
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


• 7:00 pm Valentine's Formal Dance        Location:  Fries Recreation Center - Fries VA
Valentine's Formal Dance sponsored by Fries Recreation Center. This will be a Dressy or Dressy Casual event - NO JEANS ALLOWED.Photo packages will be available. Admission is $3.00 single or $5.00 couple.


February 2008
12
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


February 2008
13
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


February 2008
14
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


February 2008
15
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


February 2008
16
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


February 2008
19
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


February 2008
20
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


February 2008
21
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


February 2008
22
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


February 2008
23
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


February 2008
26
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


February 2008
27
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


February 2008
28
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


February 2008
29
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


March
March 2008
1
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


March 2008
4
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


March 2008
5
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


March 2008
6
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


March 2008
7
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


March 2008
8
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


March 2008
9
Sunday

• 7:00 pm The Real Deal with Ken Freeman        Location:  Carroll County High School Auditorium - Hillsville VA      Link:  Ken Freeman
Evangelist Ken Freeman and nightly entertainment. Special Guests: Mar.9 - "Souled Out" - Praise band from the FUMC at Hillsville, Mar.10 - "No Speed Limit"- Modern bluegrass band from Southwest VA, Mar.11 - "Tim Byrne" - Christian freestyle skateboarder.


March 2008
10
Monday

• 7:00 pm The Real Deal with Ken Freeman        Location:  Carroll County High School Auditorium - Hillsville VA      Link:  Ken Freeman
Evangelist Ken Freeman and nightly entertainment. Special Guests: Mar.9 - "Souled Out" - Praise band from the FUMC at Hillsville, Mar.10 - "No Speed Limit"- Modern bluegrass band from Southwest VA, Mar.11 - "Tim Byrne" - Christian freestyle skateboarder.


March 2008
11
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


• 7:00 pm The Real Deal with Ken Freeman        Location:  Carroll County High School Auditorium - Hillsville VA      Link:  Ken Freeman
Evangelist Ken Freeman and nightly entertainment. Special Guests: Mar.9 - "Souled Out" - Praise band from the FUMC at Hillsville, Mar.10 - "No Speed Limit"- Modern bluegrass band from Southwest VA, Mar.11 - "Tim Byrne" - Christian freestyle skateboarder.


March 2008
12
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


• 7:00 pm The Real Deal with Ken Freeman        Location:  Grayson County High School Gymnasium - Independence VA      Link:  Ken Freeman
Evangelist Ken Freeman and nightly entertainment. Special Guests: Mar.12 - Kenneth Etta - Professional body builder and ordained minister. Mar.13 - "Common Creed" - Local Christian band.


March 2008
13
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


• 7:00 pm The Real Deal with Ken Freeman        Location:  Grayson County High School Gymnasium - Independence VA      Link:  Ken Freeman
Evangelist Ken Freeman and nightly entertainment. Special Guests: Mar.12 - Kenneth Etta - Professional body builder and ordained minister. Mar.13 - "Common Creed" - Local Christian band.


March 2008
14
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


March 2008
15
Saturday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


March 2008
16
Sunday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


March 2008
17
Monday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


March 2008
18
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


March 2008
19
Wednesday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


March 2008
20
Thursday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


March 2008
21
Friday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


March 2008
22
Saturday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


March 2008
23
Sunday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


March 2008
24
Monday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


March 2008
25
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


March 2008
26
Wednesday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


March 2008
27
Thursday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


March 2008
28
Friday

• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


March 2008
29
Saturday

• 9:00 am Whitetop Mountain Maple Festival        Location:  Mount Rogers School and Mount Rogers F.D. in Whitetop VA      Link:  Grayson County Tourism
2 day event at the Mount Rogers School and music from 12 Noon to 5:00PM at the Mount Rogers Fire Department. Crafts, story-telling, maple tapping & sugar house tours, wildflower slideshow, & a pancake meal. Call 276-388-3422


• 9:00 am Mountain Breeze Kite Festival        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
Mountain Breeze Kite Festival at Felts Park Galax VA, Mar.29 from 9AM-3PM. Kite contest and old fashioned games.


• 10:00 am Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Back Porch Gallery will host the Grayson County High School Art Students Art Show. Come by and see all the talent that is being developed by our young people. Art will be judged and ribbons awarded.


• 5:00 pm 19th Annual Oldtime & Bluegrass Fiddler's Convention - Fairview        Location:  Fairview Ruritan Building 6 miles south of Galax.      Link:  The Fairview Ruritan Club
18th Annual Oldtime & Bluegrass Fiddler's Convention at Fairview Ruritan Club, Fairview Road, Galax VA on Mar.22 at 5:00PM. Adults $10, children under 12 free. Call 276-238-0376 for info.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


March 2008
30
Sunday

• 9:00 am Whitetop Mountain Maple Festival        Location:  Mount Rogers School and Mount Rogers F.D. in Whitetop VA      Link:  Grayson County Tourism
2 day event at the Mount Rogers School and music from 12 Noon to 5:00PM at the Mount Rogers Fire Department. Crafts, story-telling, maple tapping & sugar house tours, wildflower slideshow, & a pancake meal. Call 276-388-3422


April
April 2008
1
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


April 2008
2
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


April 2008
3
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


April 2008
4
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


April 2008
5
Saturday

• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


• 11:00 am Mountain Music Rendez-Vous - Independence VA        Location:  Grayson County High School
Old time music contest Apr.5 at Grayson County High School. $6. Food with French Canadian, Cajun, and mountain flare. Call 276-773-2000 for info.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


April 2008
6
Sunday

• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


April 2008
8
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


April 2008
9
Wednesday

• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


April 2008
10
Thursday

• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


April 2008
11
Friday

• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


April 2008
12
Saturday

• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


April 2008
13
Sunday

• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


April 2008
15
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


• 9:00 am New River Trail Van Tour        Location:  Foster Falls
New River Trail State Park will offer a van tour of the New River Trail for citizens 55 and older. Trip includes brochures and lunch. Cost is $25 per person. Call (276) 699-6778 in March for reservations.


• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


April 2008
16
Wednesday

• 9:00 am New River Trail Van Tour        Location:  Foster Falls
New River Trail State Park will offer a van tour of the New River Trail for citizens 55 and older. Trip includes brochures and lunch. Cost is $25 per person. Call (276) 699-6778 in March for reservations.


• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


April 2008
17
Thursday

• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


April 2008
18
Friday

• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


April 2008
19
Saturday

• 10:00 am Grayson County VA 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show        Location:  The Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA      Link:  Link Name
Grayson County Virginia School System 8th Grade & Art 1 Students' Art Show at The Back Porch Gallery in Fries VA. Ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Best in Show, and "Peoples's Choice". Visit The Back Porch Gallery, view the student's art work, and cast your vote for the "People's Choice".


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


April 2008
22
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


• 9:00 am New River Trail Van Tour        Location:  Foster Falls
New River Trail State Park will offer a van tour of the New River Trail for citizens 55 and older. Trip includes brochures and lunch. Cost is $25 per person. Call (276) 699-6778 in March for reservations.


• 4:00 pm Grayson Earth Day 2008        Location:  Independence VA and Grayson County VA      Link:  Earth Day 2008
Begins April 22nd with ceremony, pledge, flag raising and continues on various days in April and May. Please visit the Grayson County VA Calendar for dates and description of activities.


April 2008
23
Wednesday

• 9:00 am New River Trail Van Tour        Location:  Foster Falls
New River Trail State Park will offer a van tour of the New River Trail for citizens 55 and older. Trip includes brochures and lunch. Cost is $25 per person. Call (276) 699-6778 in March for reservations.


• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


April 2008
24
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


April 2008
25
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


April 2008
26
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


April 2008
29
Tuesday

• 9:00 am Art Class at Back Porch Gallery        Location:  Back Porch Gallery - Fries VA
Art class Tuesday mornings with Regina Sayers, Instructor. 50 yrs. and older - $5 per lesson. All others $10 per lesson. For information call Regina at (276) 699-7819 or Back Porch Gallery at (276) 744-7642.


April 2008
30
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


May
May 2008
1
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


May 2008
2
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


May 2008
3
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


May 2008
7
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


May 2008
8
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


May 2008
9
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


May 2008
10
Saturday

 Saddle-Up for St. Judes        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena, Dugspur VA
3rd Annual Saddle-Up for St. Judes ride. Charity ride with all proceeds going to St. Judes Children's Hospital. Horse rentals and wagon rides available for those without horses. Make reservations through Kanawha Valley Arena. Barbecue dinner and band forentertainment Saturday night.Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 or Amy Nelson (276) 233-3999 for info.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


May 2008
14
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


May 2008
15
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


May 2008
16
Friday

• 7:30 pm Annual Carroll County Search & Rescue Bull Riding Contest        Location:  Felts Park -Galax VA
• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


May 2008
17
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


• 7:30 pm Annual Carroll County Search & Rescue Bull Riding Contest        Location:  Felts Park -Galax VA
May 2008
18
Sunday

• 11:00 am Whitetop Mountain Ramp Festival        Location:  Whitetop VA
This festival offers authentic mountain arts & crafts, old-time mountain & bluegrass music, BBQ chicken dinner, and the famous ramp eating contest. For info call 276-388-3422 and for arts & crafts info call 276-388-3426.


May 2008
21
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


May 2008
22
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


May 2008
23
Friday

 Bowman's Memorial Day Flea Market        Location:  Hillsville VA
Springtime flea market in Hillsville VA. It's grown almost as large as the well-known Labor Day Flea Market in Hillsville.


 Kanawha Valley Spring Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble and camp Friday, May 23, ride May 24th, 25th, 26th. Food available. Band Satirday night. Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 for info.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


May 2008
24
Saturday

 Bowman's Memorial Day Flea Market        Location:  Hillsville VA
Springtime flea market in Hillsville VA. It's grown almost as large as the well-known Labor Day Flea Market in Hillsville.


 Kanawha Valley Spring Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble and camp Friday, May 23, ride May 24th, 25th, 26th. Food available. Band Satirday night. Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 for info.


 15th Annual Car Show in the Park        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
Hosted by the Twin County Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Gates open at 8AM, judging begins at noon, awards at 3:30PM.Classes available for antiques, original & restored; modified, street machines & street rods; trucks, original & modifi


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


May 2008
25
Sunday

 Bowman's Memorial Day Flea Market        Location:  Hillsville VA
Springtime flea market in Hillsville VA. It's grown almost as large as the well-known Labor Day Flea Market in Hillsville.


 Kanawha Valley Spring Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble and camp Friday, May 23, ride May 24th, 25th, 26th. Food available. Band Satirday night. Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 for info.


May 2008
26
Monday

Memorial Day
 Bowman's Memorial Day Flea Market        Location:  Hillsville VA
Springtime flea market in Hillsville VA. It's grown almost as large as the well-known Labor Day Flea Market in Hillsville.


 Kanawha Valley Spring Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble and camp Friday, May 23, ride May 24th, 25th, 26th. Food available. Band Satirday night. Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 for info.


May 2008
28
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


May 2008
29
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


May 2008
30
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


May 2008
31
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


June
June 2008
4
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


June 2008
5
Thursday

 Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle & Strings Camp        Location:  Peach Bottom Farm - Independence, VA      Link:  Peach Bottom Farm
Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle and Strings Camp provides a fun-filled yet intensive musical instruction environment.


• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


June 2008
6
Friday

 Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle & Strings Camp        Location:  Peach Bottom Farm - Independence, VA      Link:  Peach Bottom Farm
Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle and Strings Camp provides a fun-filled yet intensive musical instruction environment.


• 7:30 pm Peach Bottom Farm Presents Concert with the Instructors        Location:  1908 Historic Court House - Independence VA
Concert with the Instructors of the Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle & Strings Camp. Don't miss this evening of extraordinary musicians. Tickets are $12.00.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


June 2008
7
Saturday

 Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle & Strings Camp        Location:  Peach Bottom Farm - Independence, VA      Link:  Peach Bottom Farm
Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle and Strings Camp provides a fun-filled yet intensive musical instruction environment.


• 10:00 am-2:00 pm Fiddlin' on the Lot        Location:  Woodlawn VA
Mountain music event with art, crafts, home-baked goods, and yard sale. Live traditional, bluegrass, and gospel performances. Event held on lot next to Harmon's Outlet, Front Porch Gallery, and the Heritage Shoppe in Woodlawn VA.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


June 2008
8
Sunday

 Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle & Strings Camp        Location:  Peach Bottom Farm - Independence, VA      Link:  Peach Bottom Farm
Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle and Strings Camp provides a fun-filled yet intensive musical instruction environment.


June 2008
11
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


June 2008
12
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


June 2008
13
Friday

• 10:00 am-6:00 pm Galax Leaf & String Festival        Location:  Downtown Galax VA      Link:  Visit Galax
Exciting celebration of our cultural heritage with music, crafts, art, food & fun.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


June 2008
14
Saturday

• 10:00 am-6:00 pm Galax Leaf & String Festival        Location:  Downtown Galax VA      Link:  Visit Galax
Exciting celebration of our cultural heritage with music, crafts, art, food & fun.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


June 2008
18
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


June 2008
19
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


June 2008
20
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


June 2008
21
Saturday

• 10:00 am Wayne C. Henderson Featival & Guitar Competition        Location:  Grayson Highlands State Park      Link:  Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival
This outdoor festival is a day of fun and song dedicated to traditional mountain music. Also included will be arts & crafts, good food, and children's activities. Admission $10. For info call (276) 579-7092.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


June 2008
25
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


June 2008
26
Thursday

• 7:00 pm Pickin' and Grinnin' at Fries VA        Location:  Big Daddy's Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.      Link:  Big Daddy's Restaurant
Pickin' and grinnin' with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy's thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.


June 2008
27
Friday

• 5:00 pm Grayson County Fiddler's Convention        Location:  Elk Creek VA      Link:  Grayson County Fiddler's Convention
The summer fiddler's convention season begins with the Grayson County Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddler's Convention held at the Elk Creek School ball field. Contestants register on-site. Camping on grounds, food, and refreshments available


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


June 2008
28
Saturday

 Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.


• 5:00 pm Grayson County Fiddler's Convention        Location:  Elk Creek VA      Link:  Grayson County Fiddler's Convention
The summer fiddler's convention season begins with the Grayson County Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddler's Convention held at the Elk Creek School ball field. Contestants register on-site. Camping on grounds, food, and refreshments available


• 5:00 pm Hillsville Summer Concert Series        Location:  Jail House Square - Hillsville VA      Link:  Hillsville Summer Concert Series
Beach music concert and classic car cruise-in with "The Embers". Food and beverages available Free admission.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


June 2008
29
Sunday

 Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.


June 2008
30
Monday

 Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.


• 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.


July
July 2008
1
Tuesday

 Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.


• 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.


July 2008
2
Wednesday

 Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.


• 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.


• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


July 2008
3
Thursday

 Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.


• 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.


• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


July 2008
4
Friday

Independence Day
 Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.


• 9:00 am Independence Day Festival        Location:  Independence VA      Link:  Welcome to Independence VA
Celebrate a real old-fashioned 4th of July in Independence VA. Art & craft fair from 9AM to 3PM, kids games, and a real patriotic town parade at 10AM. Listen to an afternoon of live mountain music, enjoy all kinds of foods & desserts, and cap off the day


• 9:00 am Hillsville Fourth of July Celebration        Location:  Hillsville VA      Link:  Link Name
Parade, food, games, music, watermelon, and fireworks - all free to the community.


• 12:00 pm Fries VA 4th of July Parade        Location:  Main Street - Fries VA      Link:  Fries VA
Come Celebrate the 4th in Fries! Fireworks from 9:30PM to 10:00PM.


• 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


July 2008
5
Saturday

 Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.


• 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


July 2008
9
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


July 2008
10
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


July 2008
11
Friday

• 8:00 am Smoke on the Mountain Barbecue Competition        Location:  Galax VA      Link:  State Barbecue Competition
4rd Annual "Smoke on the Mountain", the Commonwealth of Virginia's Official BBQ Championship.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


July 2008
12
Saturday

• 8:00 am Bicycling and Barbecue 2008        Location:  Galax VA      Link:  Bicycling & Barbecue
Cycling event, food, music, shopping, and barbecue cooking competition. Registration for ride $30 . 65, 46, & 25 mile routes with "challenge" options. Ride-day registration is available beginning at 8AM.


• 8:00 am Smoke on the Mountain Barbecue Competition        Location:  Galax VA      Link:  State Barbecue Competition
4rd Annual "Smoke on the Mountain", the Commonwealth of Virginia's Official BBQ Championship.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


July 2008
16
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


July 2008
17
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


July 2008
18
Friday

 Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament        Location:  Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


July 2008
19
Saturday

 Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament        Location:  Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


July 2008
20
Sunday

 Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament        Location:  Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.


July 2008
21
Monday

 Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament        Location:  Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.


July 2008
22
Tuesday

 Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament        Location:  Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.


July 2008
23
Wednesday

 Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament        Location:  Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.


• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


July 2008
24
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


July 2008
25
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


July 2008
26
Saturday

• 5:00 pm Hillsville Summer Concert Series        Location:  Jail House Square - Hillsville VA      Link:  Hillsville Summer Concert Series
Beach music concert and cruise-in with "Jim Quick and the Coastline". Food and beveragrs available.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


July 2008
30
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


July 2008
31
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


August
August 2008
1
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


August 2008
2
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


August 2008
4
Monday

 Galax Old Fiddler's Convention        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA      Link:  Galax Old Fiddler's Convention
World famous Old Fiddler's Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians & fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.


August 2008
5
Tuesday

 Galax Old Fiddler's Convention        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA      Link:  Galax Old Fiddler's Convention
World famous Old Fiddler's Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians & fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.


August 2008
6
Wednesday

 Galax Old Fiddler's Convention        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA      Link:  Galax Old Fiddler's Convention
World famous Old Fiddler's Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians & fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.


• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


August 2008
7
Thursday

 Galax Old Fiddler's Convention        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA      Link:  Galax Old Fiddler's Convention
World famous Old Fiddler's Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians & fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.


• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


August 2008
8
Friday

 Galax Old Fiddler's Convention        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA      Link:  Galax Old Fiddler's Convention
World famous Old Fiddler's Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians & fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


August 2008
9
Saturday

 Galax Old Fiddler's Convention        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA      Link:  Galax Old Fiddler's Convention
World famous Old Fiddler's Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians & fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


August 2008
13
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


August 2008
14
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


August 2008
15
Friday

 Fries Fiddler's Convention        Location:  Fries VA      Link:  Fries Fiddler's Convention
Whether you make music or just love to listen to good old mountain and bluegrass music, be sure to attend the Fries Fiddler's Convention. Two nights of competition. Camp for $5 a night/site. Spectator admission is $5 per person, children under 12 free wit


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


August 2008
16
Saturday

 Fries Fiddler's Convention        Location:  Fries VA      Link:  Fries Fiddler's Convention
Whether you make music or just love to listen to good old mountain and bluegrass music, be sure to attend the Fries Fiddler's Convention. Two nights of competition. Camp for $5 a night/site. Spectator admission is $5 per person, children under 12 free wit


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


August 2008
20
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


August 2008
21
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


August 2008
22
Friday

• 8:00 pm Annual Piper's Gap Rescue Squad Rodeo        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


August 2008
23
Saturday

• 5:00 pm Hillsville Summer Concert Series        Location:  Jail House Square - Hillsville VA      Link:  Hillsville Summer Concert Series
Beach music and classic car cruise-in with "The Craig Woolard Band". Food and beverages available. Free admission.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


• 8:00 pm Annual Piper's Gap Rescue Squad Rodeo        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
August 2008
27
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


August 2008
28
Thursday

 Annual Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show        Location:  Hillsville VA      Link:  Labor Day Flea Market
The annual Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show held at Grover King VFW Post 1115. One of the largest and best-known events of this type on the east coast.


• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


August 2008
29
Friday

 Annual Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show        Location:  Hillsville VA      Link:  Labor Day Flea Market
The annual Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show held at Grover King VFW Post 1115. One of the largest and best-known events of this type on the east coast.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


August 2008
30
Saturday

 Annual Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show        Location:  Hillsville VA      Link:  Labor Day Flea Market
The annual Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show held at Grover King VFW Post 1115. One of the largest and best-known events of this type on the east coast.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


August 2008
31
Sunday

 Annual Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show        Location:  Hillsville VA      Link:  Labor Day Flea Market
The annual Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show held at Grover King VFW Post 1115. One of the largest and best-known events of this type on the east coast.


September
September 2008
1
Monday

Labor Day
 Annual Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show        Location:  Hillsville VA      Link:  Labor Day Flea Market
The annual Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show held at Grover King VFW Post 1115. One of the largest and best-known events of this type on the east coast.


September 2008
3
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


September 2008
4
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


September 2008
5
Friday

 Kanawha Valley Fall Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble and camp Friday Sept. 5th, ride 6th and 7th. Food available. Band Saturday night. Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 for information.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


September 2008
6
Saturday

 Kanawha Valley Fall Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble and camp Friday Sept. 5th, ride 6th and 7th. Food available. Band Saturday night. Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 for information.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


September 2008
7
Sunday

 Kanawha Valley Fall Wagon Train        Location:  Kanawha Valley Arena      Link:  Kanawha Valley Arena
Assemble and camp Friday Sept. 5th, ride 6th and 7th. Food available. Band Saturday night. Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 for information.


September 2008
10
Wednesday

 Carroll County Fair        Location:  Hillsville, VA in Carroll County VA.      Link:  Carroll County Fair
Carroll County Fair held at the VFW building in Hillsville, VA and will include town wide activities.


• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


September 2008
11
Thursday

 Carroll County Fair        Location:  Hillsville, VA in Carroll County VA.      Link:  Carroll County Fair
Carroll County Fair held at the VFW building in Hillsville, VA and will include town wide activities.


• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


September 2008
12
Friday

 Carroll County Fair        Location:  Hillsville, VA in Carroll County VA.      Link:  Carroll County Fair
Carroll County Fair held at the VFW building in Hillsville, VA and will include town wide activities.


• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


September 2008
13
Saturday

 Carroll County Fair        Location:  Hillsville, VA in Carroll County VA.      Link:  Carroll County Fair
Carroll County Fair held at the VFW building in Hillsville, VA and will include town wide activities.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


September 2008
17
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


September 2008
18
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


September 2008
19
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


September 2008
20
Saturday

• 8:00 am Festival by the River        Location:  Fries VA      Link:  Festival by the River
Celebrate the New River at this festival right on the banks of the oldest river in North America. Listen to live mountain music, enjoy wonderful food, arts & crafts, displays, and great company. Take a canoe ride or bring your fishing pole for a relaxing


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


September 2008
24
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


September 2008
25
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


September 2008
26
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


September 2008
27
Saturday

 Fiddlin' on the Lot        Location:  Harmon's Outlet - Woodlawn VA
All day mountain music event with art, crafts, home-baked goods, demonstrations, and live traditional, bluegrass, & gospel performances.


• 9:30 am Annual Lord's Acre Harvest Sale        Location:  Felts Park - Galax VA
Service at 9:30AM with sale beginning at 10:00AM. Rain date October 4, 2008


• 10:00 am Grayson Highlands Fall Festival        Location:  Grayson Highlands State Park      Link:  Grayson Highlands Fall Festival
Traditional mountain culture comes alive during this two day event. The air is filled with the sound of mountain music and the sweet smell of apple butter, hobo pies, cider, and sorghum molasses. Also, there will be a pony sale, a blacksmithing demonstration.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


September 2008
28
Sunday

• 10:00 am Grayson Highlands Fall Festival        Location:  Grayson Highlands State Park      Link:  Grayson Highlands Fall Festival
Traditional mountain culture comes alive during this two day event. The air is filled with the sound of mountain music and the sweet smell of apple butter, hobo pies, cider, and sorghum molasses. Also, there will be a pony sale, a blacksmithing demonstration.


October
October 2008
1
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


October 2008
2
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


October 2008
3
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


October 2008
4
Saturday

• 8:00 am Baywood Fall Pumpkin Festival        Location:  Baywood School 5 miles west of Galax VA
Start the day with a hearty country breakfast and enjoy the parade, crafts, and gospel & mountain music. See an old fashioned horse pull. Lots of great food throughout the day, pumpkins for everyone, and heritage exhibits.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


October 2008
8
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


October 2008
9
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


October 2008
10
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


October 2008
11
Saturday

• 8:00 am-3:00 pm 1st Annual New River Trail 50K        Location:  New River Trail head - Fries VA      Link:  New River Trail 50K
Event starts at 8AM in Fries VA. Runners leave the Fries New River Trail terminus, turn toward Galax VA at Fries Junction, turn around near Galax VA, and end back in Fries. Course is dirt and crushed stone and almost entirely flat. There is a 7 hour timelimit. For more details, info, and registration please visit web site.


• 9:00 am Mountain Foliage Festival and Grand Privy Race        Location:  Independence VA      Link:  Mountain Foliage Festival
Spend a day with us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoy the Mountain Foliage Festival which features the Grand Privy Race, an art & craft fair, live mountain music, and great home cooked food.


•  3rd Annual Steiff on the Mountain Festival        Location:  Galax Recreation Center - Galax VA      Link:  Link Name
Bearly A Memory presents the Steiff on the Mountain Festival. 2008 product line will be available. Claire Steiff Meisel will be on hand to sign your purchases. Antique & Vintage Steiff dealers from around the world will have Steiff items available for you to view& purchase. Display of rare & unique Vintage Steiff items from private collectors.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


October 2008
12
Sunday

•  3rd Annual Steiff on the Mountain Festival        Location:  Galax Recreation Center - Galax VA      Link:  Link Name
Bearly A Memory presents the Steiff on the Mountain Festival. 2008 product line will be available. Claire Steiff Meisel will be on hand to sign your purchases. Antique & Vintage Steiff dealers from around the world will have Steiff items available for you to view& purchase. Display of rare & unique Vintage Steiff items from private collectors.


• 11:00 am Whitetop Mountain Molasses Festival        Location:  Mount Rogers Fire Dept. & Resque Squad - Whitetop VA      Link:  Grayson County VA
Enjoy spectacular views and watch close up molasses and applebutter making. Traditional mountain festival also features a craft show, live mountain music, dancing, and a chicken BBQ dinner.


October 2008
15
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


October 2008
16
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


October 2008
17
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


October 2008
18
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


October 2008
22
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


October 2008
23
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


October 2008
24
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


October 2008
25
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


October 2008
29
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


October 2008
30
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


October 2008
31
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


November
November 2008
1
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


November 2008
5
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


November 2008
6
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


November 2008
7
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


November 2008
8
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


November 2008
12
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


November 2008
13
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


November 2008
14
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


November 2008
15
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


November 2008
19
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


November 2008
20
Thursday

• 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries        Location:  Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
The popular "Pickin' and Grinnin' " Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.


November 2008
21
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


November 2008
22
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


November 2008
26
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


November 2008
28
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


November 2008
29
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


December
December 2008
3
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


December 2008
5
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


December 2008
6
Saturday

• 5:30 pm Fries Christmas Parade        Location:  Main Street, Fries VA
The Fries Christmas Parade, Christmas Street Lighting, and Christmas Tree Lighting signals the beginning of the 2008 Christmas Season. Refreshments will be available at the Fire Hall and the Home EC Cottage.


• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


December 2008
10
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


December 2008
12
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


December 2008
13
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


December 2008
17
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


December 2008
19
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


December 2008
20
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


December 2008
24
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


December 2008
26
Friday

• 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA      Link:  Rex Theater - Galax VA
Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.


December 2008
27
Saturday

• 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, & Gospel Music Jam Session        Location:  Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA      Link:  Music on the Mountain
Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..


December 2008
31
Wednesday

• 7:00 pm Hillsville's Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session        Location:  Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.


Galax VA is situated on the Grayson County and Carroll County border. Being in such a central location in our Twin County area, it has the highest concentration of activities and events in our region. The "World's Oldest" Old-Time Fiddler's Convention, arts and crafts fairs, live theatrical performances, and many other festivals and events are held here. It is also home to a multitude of galleries,antique, and crafts shops.
Grayson County VA and Carroll County VA each have their own good measure of craft & antique shops, music jam sessions and fiddler's conventions, and other festivals throughout the year, too. Among these are the "Mountain Foliage Festival and Grand Privy Race" in Independence VA, several arts, crafts, & music festivals near Whitetop VA, and the Carroll County Fair and Annual Labor Day Gun Show and Flea Market in Hillsville VA.
Hopefully this calendar of the many events, festivals, and activities in Galax VA, Grayson County VA, and Carroll County VA will help point you to something of interest. Included are the towns and communities of Whitetop, Fries, Fairview, Elk Creek, Hillsville, Dugspur, Cana, Fancy Gap, Troutdale, and Independence Virginia.