Alleghany County - Sparta, North Carolina

 
2024 3-DAY ROAD MARKET DATE:  
July 26, 27, and 28th

We invite visitors to explore Alleghany County to enjoy mountain living with friendly people to serve you.  

Elevation is approximately 3300 feet.  Enjoy the open terrain of our mountains providing opportunities for long range views, extended sunsets and sunrises.  Relax by the fresh air of the second oldest river in the world known as The New River where camping, canoeing and fishing are available. Visit Stone Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway to see scenic views while enjoying the beauty of nature.  Hundreds of hiking areas are available to public along with bicycle scenic routes. You will find all the services you need in our small main street corridor, which includes two shopping centers.  A variety of Restaurants are available seven days a week. Health services are also available.  Overnight stay facilities are always available.
Travel Historic US Hwy. 21 everyday of the year to experience the four seasons and special ongoing activities for your entertainment and enjoyment
~Donald W. Miles, Founder and Chairperson of Take a Break from the Interstate.

We have Vacation Rentals available year round.  
Call 336-372-5646 for more information.

Alleghany County Website

Town Of Sparta Website

VACATION RENTALS AVAILABLE IN ALLEGHANY COUNTY

There is always something to do in Alleghany County.  

The 2024 Annual 3-Day Road Market 
July 26, 27 and 28th
Make Plans Today for this Great Event!!!

It will soon be that time of the year when excitement is in the air. Visitors from near and far will clog Highway 21 looking for bargains and treasures. I am talking about the ‘Take a Break from the Interstate’ Road Market              2024 July 26-28. In Alleghany County, folks will be crowded onto every nook and cranny on Highway 21 to sale
their treasures.
Numbers to call to set up in Sparta, NC:  
STEVE EDWARDS AT THE MEAT MARKET:  1-336-372-4343
Call KSN at 336-372-5324
ALLEGHANY FAIRGROUNDS at 336-363-4639

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APRIL 2024
Event Name: Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds
1375 US Hwy 21 North
Sparta, NC 28675 United States
Description:  LAWN MOWER RACE
Date:  APRIL 26TH  6PM TO 10PM 
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MAY 2024
Event Name: Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds
1375 US Hwy 21 North
Sparta, NC 28675 United States
Description:  APPLE PIE FESTIVAL
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Location: FAIRGROUNDS
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JUNE 2024
Event Name: Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds
1375 US Hwy 21 North
Sparta, NC 28675 United States
Description:  SMALL TOWN JEEP CLUB CAR & JEEP SHOW
Date:  Saturday, June 29, 2024 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: FAIRGROUNDS
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JULY 2024
​Event Name: ANNUAL 3 DAY ROAD MARKET 
Description: AMAZING VIEWS ALONG THE 100 MILES OF HISTORIC US HWY. 21.  
Date: JULY 26, 27, and 28th
Location: FROM HARMONY, NC TO WYTHEVILLE, VA
Website:  www.takeabreakfromtheinterstate.org

AUGUST 2024
Event Name:  Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds
1375 US Hwy 21 North
Sparta, NC 28675 United States
Description:  SPARTA VFW FIGURE 8 DERBY
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024 (7:00 PM - 11:00 PM)  
Location:  FAIRGROUNDS
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SEPTEMBER 2024
Event Name:  Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds
1375 US Hwy 21 North
Sparta, NC 28675 United States
Description:  BULL RIDING
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024 6:00 PM - Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:00 PM
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