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Salem Fair

Salem VA 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA, United States

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.

No entry fee

2022 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships – Road Race

Botetourt Sports Complex 160 Preston Parkway, Troutville, VA, United States

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.

Free

2022 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships – Road Race

Botetourt Sports Complex 160 Preston Parkway, Troutville, VA, United States

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.

Free

2022 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships – Criterium

Downtown Roanoke Campbell Ave., Jefferson St., Market Square, Roanoke, VA, United States

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.

Free

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

Mabry Mill Milepost 176, Blue Ridge Parkway, Meadows of Dan, VA, United States

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 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 […]

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. 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 […]

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