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Spirit of America: Independence Day Celebration

Historic Smithfield 1000 Smithfield Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA, United States

Help us ring in Independence Day by spending the day at a house that saw the beginning of a new nation! Enjoy house tours, shop in our Museum Store & observe artillery displays by Giles Artillery.

At 6:00pm, gather for an Independence Day Ceremony featuring traditional excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and Frederick Douglass, followed by a rousing cannon fire salute. Enjoy flavored shaved ice and food from our vendors: Aloha Eddie's Shaved Ice and Sam's Hot Dogs, and enjoy a patriotic concert by The Blacksburg Community Band, immediately following the Independence Day Ceremony at 6:30pm.
Tickets can be purchased on site at the time of the event. $7.00/person grants site admission. Kids 5yrs and under are free.

$7

Milepost Music at Mabry Mill

Come enjoy a free Milepost Music session with Ashlee Watkins & Andrew Small from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mabry Mill, milepost 176 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Bring a […]

Free

Milepost Music at

Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area Milepost 120.4, Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke, VA, United States

Come enjoy a free Milepost Music session with The McKenzies from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area, milepost 120.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Bring a camp […]

Free

Milepost Music at Humpback Rocks

Humpback Rocks Visitor Center Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway, Lyndhurst, VA, United States

Come enjoy a free Milepost Music session with Harmony Hill Bluegrass Band from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 17, at Humpback Rocks, milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. […]

Free

Milepost Music at Doughton Park

Doughton Park Milepost 241, Blue Ridge Parkway, Laurel Springs, NC, United States

Come enjoy a free Milepost Music session with Mac Walker Duo from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 24, at Doughton Park, milepost 241 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Bring […]

Free

Bamboocycles DIY Workshop at Roanoke Boutique Hotel

This 3-day event is the first Bamboocycles workshop in the United States. Participants build their own bamboo bike frame. Unique experience for eco-friendly bike enthusiasts who love a custom build. […]

$700.00

Veterans Day Observance

Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas 21 East Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

You are invited: Veterans Day Ceremony Brevard, NC Transylvania County Courthouse Gazebo November 11, 2022 11:00 a.m. I. Invocation – Lt. Craig Adams II. National Anthem – Trinity Wilbanks, Brevard […]

Free

Illuminights Opening Weekend

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down […]

Event Series Illuminights

Illuminights

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down […]

Event Series Illuminights

Illuminights

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down […]

Event Series Illuminights

Illuminights

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down […]

Event Series Illuminights

Illuminights

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down […]

A Smithfield Yuletide

Historic Smithfield 1000 Smithfield Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA, United States

Ring in the 2022 holiday season by joining us for A Smithfield Yuletide! Join us on Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Gather with your loved ones ‘round […]

$10
Event Series Illuminights

Illuminights

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down […]

Event Series Illuminights

Illuminights

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down […]

Event Series Illuminights

Illuminights

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down […]

Event Series Illuminights

Illuminights

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down […]

Event Series Illuminights

Illuminights

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down […]

Winter Vacation Sale at Montfair Resort Farm

Montfair Resort Farm 2500 Bezaleel Dr., Crozet, VA, United States

Enjoy a 10% Discount off nightly vacation cottage rental rates now through February 28, 2023! Clean comfortable lakeside cottages with air conditioning, heat and Wi-Fi. Enjoy fishing, birdwatching, onsite canoes […]

Blowing Rock Trout Derby

Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Always the first Saturday in April, celebrating the opening of Trout Season with a family fishing tournament! Free to participate, great prizes for all ages. Broyhill Park, sunrise to 4pm.

Free

Art in the Park

Downtown Blowing Rock Park Ave, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

90+ regional artists exhibiting and selling work in a series of six juried shows. Mediums include paint, glass, photography, metals, wood, and more. Free admission & parking shuttle. Park Avenue, […]

Free

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show- Saddlebred

Broyhill Preserve 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Top equestrian competitors exhibit in classes loaded with chrome and flash! A USEF Heritage Competition. Outdoors at Broyhill Equestrian Preserve.

$10

Blowing Rock 4th of July Festival

Memorial Park 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Free games in Memorial Park, live music and celebration all day! Main Street Parade at 10am.

Free

Christmas in the Park & Parade

Main Street 1040 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Family holiday event in downtown Blowing Rock, with music, hot chocolate, and Santa on Friday. Main Street Parade at 10am on Saturday! Free.

Free

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show, Hunter-Jumper I Divisions

Broyhill Preserve 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Watch competitors complete the courses in this exciting outdoor show! A USEF Heritage Competition. Broyhill Equestrian Preserve.

$10

Blowing Rock Tour of Homes

St. Mary of the Hills 140 Chestnut Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Annual fundraiser for St. Mary of the Hills Church – view décor, architecture, and gardens of some of Blowing Rock’s most notable homes.

Featured Featured Event Series Share A Trail Tale with Leonard Adkins

Share A Trail Tale with Leonard Adkins

Peaks of Otter Visitor Center 85919 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bedford, United States

Be sure to stop by the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center to find author Leonard M. Adkins chatting with visitors and signing copies of his book “Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway.” He’ll be there Saturday through Monday, from 10am to 4pm. His top-selling guidebook covers key park features and detailed descriptions of all […]

Thanksgiving Kiln Opening with Bolick & Traditions Pottery

Bolick & Traditions Pottery 4443 Bolick Road, Lenoir, NC, United States

Showcase of traditional crafts and music, plus the unloading of the old-fashioned wood-fired kiln! Have your pick of limited wood-fired pieces at 10am. Free admission. Traditions Pottery Studio, 10am-4pm.

Free Entry

Pilot Mountain Outdoor Adventure Festival & Expo

Pilot Mountain Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC, United States

The second annual Pilot Mountain Outdoor Adventure Festival & Expo celebrates all of the outdoor pursuits available in the Yadkin Valley town of Pilot Mountain and at nearby Pilot Mountain […]

Pilot Mountain Outdoor Adventure Festival & Expo

Pilot Mountain Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC, United States

The second annual Pilot Mountain Outdoor Adventure Festival & Expo celebrates all of the outdoor pursuits available in the Yadkin Valley town of Pilot Mountain and at nearby Pilot Mountain […]

Pilot Mountain Outdoor Adventure Festival & Expo

Pilot Mountain Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC, United States

The second annual Pilot Mountain Outdoor Adventure Festival & Expo celebrates all of the outdoor pursuits available in the Yadkin Valley town of Pilot Mountain and at nearby Pilot Mountain […]

Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend

Henderson County Hendersonville, NC, United States

Sip wine and cider, savor delicious food pairings, and explore the Blue Ridge Mountain countryside during Hendersonville's Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend. Held annually on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday […]

Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend

Henderson County Hendersonville, NC, United States

Sip wine and cider, savor delicious food pairings, and explore the Blue Ridge Mountain countryside during Hendersonville's Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend. Held annually on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday […]

Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend

Henderson County Hendersonville, NC, United States

Sip wine and cider, savor delicious food pairings, and explore the Blue Ridge Mountain countryside during Hendersonville's Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend. Held annually on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday […]

NC Trail Days

Elkin, NC Elkin, NC, United States

North Carolina Trail Days in Elkin celebrates the many outdoor recreation opportunities found in small towns throughout the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. At the junction of three state trails, Elkin […]

Trails and Trains Festival

Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water St., OLD FORT, NC, United States

See you at the 2nd annual Trails & Trains Festival on June 1st, 2024! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate North Carolina as the Great Trails State by joining […]

Smoke on the Mountain

Galax, VA Main Street, Galax, VA, United States

The streets of downtown Galax are packed with people and the air is filled with fragrant clouds of hickory smoke and the tangy bite of vinegar with mustard, mingling with […]

Free

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show, Hunter-Jumper II Divisions

Broyhill Preserve 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Watch competitors complete the courses in this exciting outdoor show! A USEF Heritage Competition. Broyhill Equestrian Preserve.

$10.00

3rd Annual Apple Cider Festival

Join us at the Galax Farmers Market for our 3rd Annual Apple Cider Festival on September 14th from 9am-1pm. The market will be pressing apples and offering cups of fresh […]

Free

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick DASH 2024

Move Your Feet So Others Can Eat! The Drumstick Dash is a 5K run and family walk that happens every Thanksgiving Morning. The DASH benefits the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s […]

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Old Appalachian Christmas Festival

Slow down and experience some Appalachian Christmas traditions at our annual “Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival” downtown. Held the 2nd Saturday in December, the streets are filled with hand crafted […]

Free