Join a Park naturalist on the Hickory Nut Falls trail, and watch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness.
Think outside the studio and enjoy the quiet of the Park after the gates have closed with this yoga practice for all levels of expertise.
It’s almost time for the return of the Salem Fair - the largest fair in Virginia and a beloved annual summer tradition in Virginia’s Blue Ridge! The fair has been recognized as one of the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country.
The 2022 Salem Fair takes place June 29 through July 10 at the Salem Civic Center, offering two weeks of fun and entertainment.
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the County of Botetourt and the City of Roanoke are thrilled to be the host communities for this national cycling championship. A Road Race is a cycling race where participants start as a group at the same time and cover the same distance. Fans are encouraged to join us to catch the action live and cheer on the athletes at the start finish line of the 2022 USA Cycling Road Amateur National Championships.
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the County of Botetourt and the City of Roanoke are thrilled to be the host communities for this national cycling championship Road Race where participants start as a group at the same time and cover the same distance. Fans are encouraged to join us to catch the action live and cheer on the athletes at the start finish line of the 2022 USA Cycling Road Amateur National Championships.
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the County of Botetourt and the City of Roanoke are thrilled to be the host communities for this national cycling championship.
A criterium or “crit” is a lapped bicycle race on a closed circuit set in cities. Fans are encouraged to join us to catch the action live and cheer on the athletes all along the downtown Roanoke criterium race course.
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.
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 camp chair or picnic blanket and experience an afternoon of great music outdoors. Milepost Music is a collaboration between the Blue Ridge Music Center, Blue […]
Think outside the studio and enjoy the quiet of the Park after the gates have closed with this yoga practice for all levels of expertise.
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 chair or picnic blanket and experience an afternoon of great music outdoors. Milepost Music is a collaboration between the Blue Ridge Music Center, Blue Ridge […]
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. Bring a camp chair or picnic blanket and come enjoy an afternoon of great music. Milepost Music is a collaboration between the Blue Ridge Music […]
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 a camp chair or picnic blanket and come enjoy an afternoon of great music. Milepost Music is a collaboration between the Blue Ridge Music Center, […]
Think outside the studio and enjoy the quiet of the Park after the gates have closed with this yoga practice for all levels of expertise.
Join a Park naturalist on the Hickory Nut Falls trail, and watch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness.
Think outside the studio and enjoy the quiet of the Park after the gates have closed with this yoga practice for all levels of expertise.
Grab your binoculars and get ready for our annual flock to the rock bird watching frenzy at Chimney Rock.
Grab your binoculars and get ready for our annual flock to the rock bird watching frenzy at Chimney Rock.
Join a Park naturalist on the Hickory Nut Falls trail, and watch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness.
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. Owner, Diego Cardenas, has been featured on Shark Tank and lauded by Popular Mechanics, as a pioneer in sustainable design. https://www.roanokeboutiquehotel.com/
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will host a free 30-minute webinar at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, with photographer J. Scott Graham, who will discuss the best ways to enjoy fall color along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Graham will share tips for finding and photographing fall color and discuss his experiences exploring the Parkway for […]
Think outside the studio and enjoy the quiet of the Park after the gates have closed with this yoga practice for all levels of expertise.
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 HS Chorus III. Welcoming Remarks – Emmett Casciato, Emcee IV. Recognition of Veterans – Ken Corn & Katchen Tofil, Afghanistan Veteran V. Reading of Veterans […]
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 our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 50,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and […]
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 our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 50,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and […]
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 our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 50,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and […]
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 our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 50,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and […]
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 our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 50,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and […]
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 the cozy heat of the Smithfield Yule Log in our Pavilion and enjoy tea with sweet bites provided by Blue Ridge Mountain Catering, while listening […]
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 our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 50,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and […]
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 our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 50,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and […]
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 our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 50,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and […]
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 our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 50,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and […]
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 our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 50,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and […]
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 and bikes for guest use. Beautiful nature trail system for walks, hiking and biking. Visit nearby local breweries and wineries. Call 434-823-5202 or book online […]
WWII Kamikaze Survivor Chooses Museum Visit for his “Make-a-Wish” By Janis Allen for the TTimes When WWII and Korean War veteran Joe Cooper, age 100, received the “Make-a-Wish” honor at the North Carolina Veterans Home in Black Mountain and asked for his wish, he answered, “A trip back to the Veterans Museum and a ride […]
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.
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, 10am-5pm
Top equestrian competitors exhibit in classes loaded with chrome and flash! A USEF Heritage Competition. Outdoors at Broyhill Equestrian Preserve.
Free games in Memorial Park, live music and celebration all day! Main Street Parade at 10am.
Family holiday event in downtown Blowing Rock, with music, hot chocolate, and Santa on Friday. Main Street Parade at 10am on Saturday! Free.
Watch competitors complete the courses in this exciting outdoor show! A USEF Heritage Competition. Broyhill Equestrian Preserve.
Annual fundraiser for St. Mary of the Hills Church – view décor, architecture, and gardens of some of Blowing Rock’s most notable homes.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 State Park. There are many festival highlights, including a Saturday evening concert by The Marshall Tucker Band at Armfield Civic Center. Outdoor adventure activities take […]
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 State Park. There are many festival highlights, including a Saturday evening concert by The Marshall Tucker Band at Armfield Civic Center. Outdoor adventure activities take […]
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 State Park. There are many festival highlights, including a Saturday evening concert by The Marshall Tucker Band at Armfield Civic Center. Outdoor adventure activities take […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reconnect with family, loved ones and friends with Spring savings now through June 30, 2024! Enjoy 15% off cottage rental rates for your perfect lakeside vacation with Wi-Fi near the […]
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 is a true trails town. NC Trail Days has grown to a four-day event, aligning with National Trails Day on the first Saturday of June […]
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 us in downtown Old Fort, North Carolina. Come celebrate with us the rich history of our Blue Ridge Mountain community by focusing on its pathways […]
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 […]
Watch competitors complete the courses in this exciting outdoor show! A USEF Heritage Competition. Broyhill Equestrian Preserve.
Enjoy a 15% discount off nightly vacation cottage rental rates now through October 31, 2024! Clean comfortable lakeside cottages with air conditioning, heat and Wi-Fi. Montfair Resort Farm is a […]
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 apple cider and half gallons for purchase as a fundraiser for the Market. At the market we will have live music. The Apple Cider Day […]
Enjoy a 15% discount off nightly vacation cottage rental rates now through November 30, 2024! Clean comfortable lakeside cottages with heat and Wi-Fi. Reconnect and make memories with family, loved ones and friends. Revel in the perfect fall days with onsite fishing, birdwatching, stargazing, canoes and bikes for guest use are included in your rate. […]
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 dining services, providing for the meals that the Rescue Mission serves annually. We typically serve about 200,000+ meals a year to those in need. These […]
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 gifts, canned and baked goods, food, heritage demonstrations, live music, s’mores, photo ops, Santa, petting zoo and tons of fun!
