Grayson County, Virginia
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Grayson County is located in beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwestern Virginia.
In the Blue Ridge Highlands of Virginia, Grayson County is the perfect vacation getaway. Located in the middle of the Appalachian mountain chain this vacation spot is close to metropolitan areas on the East Coast. Ideal weather combined with the highest mountains in Virginia (Mt. Rogers at 5,729' and Whitetop Mountain at 5,520') the New River and countless acres of public lands make Grayson County a popular destination to beat the heat and rest and relax with friends and family. Independence, VirginiaThe Town of Independence came into being in 1850 as the settlement of a dispute about where to locate the county seat. At that time, a controversy arose between the people of Old Town and people of the Elk Creek area. Each group wanted the County seat in its area. The final decision, made by three commissioners from adjacent counties, was to locate on the site favored by a group of "independents" and to call the town Independence.
Independence is located 15 miles west of Galax, 40 miles east of Marion, 29 miles south of Wytheville, and 10 miles north of Sparta, North Carolina. Elk Creek, VirginiaElk Creek is located in Grayson County and home to a local dragstrip known as Elk Creek Dragway.
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Event Calendar
OCTOBER 2018
Event Name: Mountain Foliage Festival & Grand Privy Race
Description: Official Grand Privy Race of Virginia begins at 11 am, Vendors, Food & More
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018
Location: Independence Town Park, Independence, VA 24348
Website: independenceva.com/
Event Name: : Pumpkin Festival. Festival ends on Saturday with judges selecting the best carved pumpkins
Description: Pumpkins carved by area residents, lighted and on display every evening
Date: October 22nd - 27th, 2018
Location: Matthews Living History Farm Museum
Website: matthewsfarm@gmail.com, matthewsfarmmuseum.org
Event Name: Mountain Foliage Festival & Grand Privy Race
Description: Official Grand Privy Race of Virginia begins at 11 am, Vendors, Food & More
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018
Location: Independence Town Park, Independence, VA 24348
Website: independenceva.com/
Event Name: : Pumpkin Festival. Festival ends on Saturday with judges selecting the best carved pumpkins
Description: Pumpkins carved by area residents, lighted and on display every evening
Date: October 22nd - 27th, 2018
Location: Matthews Living History Farm Museum
Website: matthewsfarm@gmail.com, matthewsfarmmuseum.org
NOVEMBER 2018
Event Name: Winter Market & Christmas Tree Sale
Description: Shop for Farm Fresh Products, local crafts & pesticide free Christmas Trees. Kids activities, music & food. Free & Open to the public.
Date:November 23rd, 2018 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Independence Farmers Market
Website: independencefarmersmarket.org 276-768-0597
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Event Name: Winter Market & Christmas Tree Sale
Description: Shop for Farm Fresh Products, local crafts & pesticide free Christmas Trees. Kids activities, music & food. Free & Open to the public.
Date:November 23rd, 2018 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Independence Farmers Market
Website: independencefarmersmarket.org 276-768-0597
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DECEMBER 2018
Event Name: 1908 Courthouse Jam
Description: Listen or join in the Bluegrass/Old Time Jam Sessions held by accomplished musicians.
Date: Every Wednesday from 6:30 P.M. to 9.
Location: Historic 1908 Courthouse
Website:http://winanstech.com/gcva2/music-jams
Event Name: Fries Jam
Description: Enjoy Bluegrass/Old Time music or bring your fiddle and join!
Date: Every Thursday from 7 P.M. to 9.
Location: Fries Community Center
Website: http://winanstech.com/gcva2/music-jams
Event Name: 1908 Courthouse Jam
Description: Listen or join in the Bluegrass/Old Time Jam Sessions held by accomplished musicians.
Date: Every Wednesday from 6:30 P.M. to 9.
Location: Historic 1908 Courthouse
Website:http://winanstech.com/gcva2/music-jams
Event Name: Fries Jam
Description: Enjoy Bluegrass/Old Time music or bring your fiddle and join!
Date: Every Thursday from 7 P.M. to 9.
Location: Fries Community Center
Website: http://winanstech.com/gcva2/music-jams
JANUARY 2018
Event Name: Winter Concert Series
Description: A unique concert experience that blends elements of classic and modern.
Date: January - March 2018
Location: Historic 1908 Courthouse in Independence, Virginia
Website: http://artsculturalcouncil.org/
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Event Name: Winter Concert Series
Description: A unique concert experience that blends elements of classic and modern.
Date: January - March 2018
Location: Historic 1908 Courthouse in Independence, Virginia
Website: http://artsculturalcouncil.org/
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FEBRUARY 2018
Event Name: Winter Concert Series
Description: See January 2018
Date: February 2018
Location: Historic 1908 Courthouse, Main Street, Independence, VA
Website: http://artsculturalcouncil.org/
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Event Name: Winter Concert Series
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Date: February 2018
Location: Historic 1908 Courthouse, Main Street, Independence, VA
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MARCH 2018
Event Name: Winter Concert Series
Description: See January 2018
Date: March 2018
Location: Historic 1908 Courthouse, Main Street, Independence, VA
Website: http://artsculturalcouncil.org/
Event Name: : Whitetop Mountain Maple Festival
Description: Enjoy the local maple syrup made in the highlands.
DateMarch 17th &18th, 2018
Location: Mount Rogers Fire Hall in Whitetop VA
Website: Mtrogersvfd-rs.com or e-mail ejcox@naxs.com or beckyplpn@aol.com or call 276-388-3422.
Event Name: Winter Concert Series
Description: See January 2018
Date: March 2018
Location: Historic 1908 Courthouse, Main Street, Independence, VA
Website: http://artsculturalcouncil.org/
Event Name: : Whitetop Mountain Maple Festival
Description: Enjoy the local maple syrup made in the highlands.
DateMarch 17th &18th, 2018
Location: Mount Rogers Fire Hall in Whitetop VA
Website: Mtrogersvfd-rs.com or e-mail ejcox@naxs.com or beckyplpn@aol.com or call 276-388-3422.
APRIL 2018
Event Name:Land Stewardship Competition
Description: By Grayson LandCare, Competition Event showcases youth and creative ways to address environmental, social and economic challenges. Competition is open to 8-12 graders in Grayson County and Galax and homeschoolers. Free event
Date: May 5th, 2018 from 9-12:30
Location: Grayson County High School Cafeteria in Independence, VA
Website:graysonlandcare.org. or Kathy Cole at 276-266-1303 or kathycole1@live.com
Event Name: Independence Spring Bash
Description: Celebrate the beginning of Spring in Downtown Independence. Music, Kids Activities, Food, Vendors
Date: April 21st, 2018 11 am – 3pm
Location: Independence Town Park in Independence, VA
Website: maryann@independenceva.com, 276-768-8656
Event Name:Land Stewardship Competition
Description: By Grayson LandCare, Competition Event showcases youth and creative ways to address environmental, social and economic challenges. Competition is open to 8-12 graders in Grayson County and Galax and homeschoolers. Free event
Date: May 5th, 2018 from 9-12:30
Location: Grayson County High School Cafeteria in Independence, VA
Website:graysonlandcare.org. or Kathy Cole at 276-266-1303 or kathycole1@live.com
Event Name: Independence Spring Bash
Description: Celebrate the beginning of Spring in Downtown Independence. Music, Kids Activities, Food, Vendors
Date: April 21st, 2018 11 am – 3pm
Location: Independence Town Park in Independence, VA
Website: maryann@independenceva.com, 276-768-8656
MAY 2018
Event Name: Mt. Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally
Description: Join naturalists at the Konnarock Community Center for guided explorations of the Mt. Rogers Area. Evening guest speaker & dinner on Friday night, On Saturday & Sunday programs in Snorkeling, Birding, Hiking, Geology, Fly Fishing, Wildflowers, Salamanders, Kids Programs & More. Hosted by Blue Ridge Discovery Center. Register online.
Date: May 11th-13th, 2018
Location: Konnarock Community Center, Konnarock, VA
Website: blueridgediscoverycenter.org/mrnr 276-293-1232
Event Name: Whitetop Mountain Ramp Festival
Description:Ramp eating contest, arts & crafts, Old Time & Bluegrass music, dancing and food
Date: May 20th, 2018 11 am – 5 pm
Location: Mt. Rogers Fire Hall, Whitetop, VA
Website: mtrogersvfd-rs.com or ejcox@naxs.com beckyplpn@aol.com or call 276-388-3422.
Event Name: Mt. Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally
Description: Join naturalists at the Konnarock Community Center for guided explorations of the Mt. Rogers Area. Evening guest speaker & dinner on Friday night, On Saturday & Sunday programs in Snorkeling, Birding, Hiking, Geology, Fly Fishing, Wildflowers, Salamanders, Kids Programs & More. Hosted by Blue Ridge Discovery Center. Register online.
Date: May 11th-13th, 2018
Location: Konnarock Community Center, Konnarock, VA
Website: blueridgediscoverycenter.org/mrnr 276-293-1232
Event Name: Whitetop Mountain Ramp Festival
Description:Ramp eating contest, arts & crafts, Old Time & Bluegrass music, dancing and food
Date: May 20th, 2018 11 am – 5 pm
Location: Mt. Rogers Fire Hall, Whitetop, VA
Website: mtrogersvfd-rs.com or ejcox@naxs.com beckyplpn@aol.com or call 276-388-3422.
JUNE 2018
Event Name: Horse Show to Benefit the Fries Volunteer Fire Department
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Date: June 16th, 2018 Begins at 5pm
Location: 56 Bainbridge Rd., Fries, VA
Website: friesfire.com or call 276-744-2131
Event Name: Grayson County Fiddlers Convention
Description: A Crooked Road Event that features Traditional Music Competition in the beautiful Elk Creek Valley
Date: June 22nd & 23rd, 2018
Location: Elk Creek Ballfield, Elk Creek, VA
Website: http://www.ecvfd.net/ or email ecvfd@ls.net.
Event Name: Horse Show to Benefit the Fries Volunteer Fire Department
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Date: June 16th, 2018 Begins at 5pm
Location: 56 Bainbridge Rd., Fries, VA
Website: friesfire.com or call 276-744-2131
Event Name: Grayson County Fiddlers Convention
Description: A Crooked Road Event that features Traditional Music Competition in the beautiful Elk Creek Valley
Date: June 22nd & 23rd, 2018
Location: Elk Creek Ballfield, Elk Creek, VA
Website: http://www.ecvfd.net/ or email ecvfd@ls.net.
JULY 2018
Event Name: July 4th in the Town of Independence
Date: July 4th, 2018
Time: 9 am - all day
Location: Main Street, Independence, VA
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Event Name: Berry Festival- Enter the Berry Pie Contest and enjoy everything berry. Food, music and more. Free & Open to the Public
Date: July 20th, 2018 9 am - 1 pm
Location: Independence Farmers Market
Website: independencefarmersmarket.org 276-768-0597
Event Name: July 4th in the Town of Independence
Date: July 4th, 2018
Time: 9 am - all day
Location: Main Street, Independence, VA
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Event Name: Berry Festival- Enter the Berry Pie Contest and enjoy everything berry. Food, music and more. Free & Open to the Public
Date: July 20th, 2018 9 am - 1 pm
Location: Independence Farmers Market
Website: independencefarmersmarket.org 276-768-0597
AUGUST 2018
Event Name: Fries Fiddlers Convention
Date: August 17th and 18th, 2018
Time: Friday Evening, Saturday all day
Location: Fries Ball Park
Event Name: Grayson Wine Festival
Date: August 25th, 2018
Time: 4 pm to dusk
Location: Historic 1908 Courthouse, Main Street, Independence, VA
Website: friesfire.com 276-744-2131
Event Name: Fries Fiddlers Convention
Date: August 17th and 18th, 2018
Time: Friday Evening, Saturday all day
Location: Fries Ball Park
Event Name: Grayson Wine Festival
Date: August 25th, 2018
Time: 4 pm to dusk
Location: Historic 1908 Courthouse, Main Street, Independence, VA
Website: friesfire.com 276-744-2131
SEPTEMBER 2018
Event Name: Heritage Day
Description: Apple butter & Apple cider making, traditional skill demonstrations, food, music and more.
Date:September 8th, 2018 10-4 pm
Location: Matthews Living History Farm Museum
Website: matthewsfarmmuseum.org
Event Name: Grayson Highlands Fall Festival
Description: Molasses & apple butter making‚ Wild Pony Auction‚ Appalachian Crafts‚ barbecue chicken & other delicious food, traditional music
Date: September 22nd & 23rd, 2018 10 am - 5 pm
Location:Grayson Highlands State Park
Website:ghfallfestival.50megs.com
Event Name: Heritage Day
Description: Apple butter & Apple cider making, traditional skill demonstrations, food, music and more.
Date:September 8th, 2018 10-4 pm
Location: Matthews Living History Farm Museum
Website: matthewsfarmmuseum.org
Event Name: Grayson Highlands Fall Festival
Description: Molasses & apple butter making‚ Wild Pony Auction‚ Appalachian Crafts‚ barbecue chicken & other delicious food, traditional music
Date: September 22nd & 23rd, 2018 10 am - 5 pm
Location:Grayson Highlands State Park
Website:ghfallfestival.50megs.com
