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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
Event Series Wine Down Fridays at Ecco Adesso

Wine Down Fridays at Ecco Adesso

Ecco Adesso Vineyards 340 Ecco Adesso Lane, Fairfield, VA, United States

Join us for our Wine Down Fridays at Ecco Adesso Vineyards! What better way is there to kick off the weekend after a long work week than with a glass of delicious wine! Watch the sunset, enjoy the gorgeous mountain views, and relax. Light fare is available for purchase with our “create your own picnic basket to go” in main tasting room. We have baked baguettes, artisan cheeses, olives, jam, charcuterie, chips, & crackers. Have fun choosing the perfect wine from our extensive selection of VA & European wines, ciders, sparkling, & wine cocktails!

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

See Art in the Heart of Banner Elk at Four Summer Shows

Banner Elk 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Four times this summer, Art on the Greene brings original artwork in a variety of media to the green at the Historic Banner Elk School. Located in the center of this small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the shows create an idyllic setting for meeting artists, admiring their work and shopping for handmade pieces.
The two-day shows take place on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend May 28-29; July Fourth weekend, July 2-3; the first weekend of August, Aug. 6-7; and Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-4.

Free

Big Walker Lookout Crafts, Authors & Free Live Music

Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stoney Fork Rd, Wytheville, VA, United States

Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction, Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store has been owned and operated by the same family for over 75 years. It features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long.

Free