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Hillbilly Dayz
Join us for our 2nd Annual Galax Hillbilly Dayz event on June 21 & 22, 2025 in Downtown Galax VA!… Read More
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 gifts, canned and baked goods, food, heritage demonstrations, live music, s’mores, photo ops, Santa, petting zoo and tons of fun!… Read More
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 gifts, canned and baked goods, food, heritage demonstrations, live music, s’mores, photo ops, Santa, wagon rides and tons of fun!… Read More
Smoke on the Mountain
The Smoke on The Mountain BBQ Competition in Galax, VA, is a sizzling celebration of all things barbecue that you won’t want to miss. Read More
Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Competition
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 sweetness of tomato and the mouth-watering sizzle of slow cooked pork. Smoke on the Mountain promises all that, plus live… Read More
Bicyclists ride on a paved Virginia trail.
What to Do in Spring Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
AAA Approved & Discounted, Classic Cars, Arts & Culture, BBQ & Appalachian Soul Food, Craft Beer, History & Heritage, Home & Garden, Live Music, Biking, Wine Lovers, Wildlife, Gems & Minerals, Farms & Agriculture, Train Enthusiasts, Motorcycle-Friendly
As the weather warms, spring fever leads many of us outside and to planning some trips. Whether an impromptu weekend getaway or looking ahead to what's happening later this season, there's no shortage of fun activities in the regions near the Parkway in spring. Read on for our breakdown of what's going on this season in each region of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read More