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Big Blaze 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk
Sat Aug 23, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Wytheville Community Center
Address: Wytheville Community Center, 333 Community Blvd. Wytheville, VA
Description: Age group awards: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Race is entirely on roads. Every mile will be marked. Water will be available. There will be a variety of food, drinks & snacks at the finish. There will be a free fun run/walk for kids age 10 & under at 10am with ribbons given to finishers. Directions: From I-81N (Bristol/Abingdon) take Exit 72 to I-77, then Exit 41. From I-81 S/I-77 N (Roaknoke/Hillsville/Galax) take Exit 72 to I-77, then Exit 41. From I-77 South (Bluefield) take Exit 41. • Then from all directions: Peppers Ferry Road to Community Blvd, left turn in front of Comfort Suites.
Phone: 276.223.3515
Email:
Website: http://rec.wytheville.org
Mountain Housewife
Sat Aug 23, 2008
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Location: Wythe County
Address: BW Country Store at Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stony Fork Road - Star Route Wytheville, VA 24382
Description: The BW Country Store at Big Walker Lookout offers the art and craftsmanship of 25 artisans and crafters that demonstrate their talents each weekend all summer long. While here, stroll the grounds of this mountain top haven as you experience the sights and sounds of Virginia's finest scenic Southwestern vistas. Chat with our mountaineer interpreter, and watch our mountain housewife make soap, churn butter, and wash the clothing for her family on a washboard. Come to the top of The Big Walker National Forest Scenic Byway between Bland and Wytheville, Virginia to see this exceptional mountain woman at work.
Phone: April through October: (276) 663-4016
Email: sales@scenicbeauty-va.com
Website: www.scenicbeauty-va.com
Tribute to Dr. Thomas Walker
Sat Aug 30, 2008
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Location: Wythe County
Address: BW Country Store at Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stony Fork Road - Star Route Wytheville, VA 24382
Description: Stroll the grounds of this mountain top haven as you experience the sights and sounds of Virginia's finest scenic Southwestern vistas as Dr. Thomas did over 250 years back. Chat with our mountaineer interpreter about life on the mountain, and enjoy his tails of the mountain. Make sure you ask about Dr. Walker and how he help to open the wilderness for settlement. Our mountaineer is sure to set you smiling with his stories surrounding the life, history and legends of Big Walker Mountain. After all, our own mountain gentleman was raised in these parts about sixty some years back, and has made a life goal of coming to know the secrets of the mountain!
Phone: April through October: (276) 663-4016
Email: sales@scenicbeauty-va.com
Website: www.scenicbeauty-va.com
GrahamFest 2008
Sun Aug 31, 2008
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Location: GrahamFestUSA Music Festival Grounds
Address: 2115 Major Grahams Road Max Meadows, VA 24360
Description: Josiah's GrahamFest is southwest Virginia's best kept secret! Conveniently located between Interstates 81 and 77, GrahamFest spirits will hold its guests captive this Labor Day weekend! From the haunted Major Grahams Mansion Ghost Walk Tour to the powerhouse of music talent showcased on three magnificent stages, GrahamFest invites everyone to come and feel the spirit According to GrahamFest founder and headline performer, J.C. "Josiah" Weaver, "The music of these mountains is at the very core of my life. It is my wish to celebrate my deep Virginia roots and my love of music and life at this festival...so, let's rock and roll!" Guest Information GRAHAMFEST GUEST INFO Don’t Miss….. • The Bluegrass Museum Bus tours 2-10 p.m. You cannot miss this 1950s era bus at our entrance area! • Special guest Bill Anderson will be available to repair your Martin guitar! Look for his tent near the General Store! • Celebrated local writer Joe Tennis will be selling his autographed books! Look for his tent beside the General Store! • The Mount Rogers Community Services Board display tent beside our festival office! • Mail a GrahamFest postcard from our very own post office tent! Parking: A $2 donation is required from ALL cars parked at the festival grounds. 100% of this donation is directed to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad and Max Meadows Fire Department. Persons with HANDICAPPED TAGS may arrive and park on festival grounds at our paved walkway from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Guests with handicapped parking tags MUST have their tickets prior to arrival. No tickets will be sold at this gate; armbands will be given, tickets punched, and programs given at this gate. After 2:30 p.m., handicapped guests may be dropped off at the paved festival entrance and the driver may park in regular parking lot only. Our grounds offer a paved entrance and a paved walkway for guests with limited mobility; we do not offer special transportation or assistance for the handicapped nor are our grounds considered handicapped accessible. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. General admission parking gates open at 1:30 p.m. Gates close at 11 p.m. • Music begins and festival gates will open at 2 p.m. Gates close at 10:30 p.m. • GrahamFest guests including campers are not permitted to leave and re-enter the grounds after arrival. • NO unauthorized vehicles allowed on festival grounds. Tickets: All admission tickets are sold at the Log Cabin Ticket Building located at the entrance to the parking lot. All festival guests are required to have a daily or 2-day admission ticket and wear the corresponding armband. Armband must be visible to in order to pass through the festival gates located across Major Graham’s Road. Ghost Walk Tour tickets are an additional $10. Please retain your ticket in case your armband is broken or lost. NO REFUNDS FOR UNUSED OR LOST TICKETS. Security and Traffic: Wythe County Sherriff Doug King and a dozen off duty deputies will provide onsite security and traffic support. All GrahamFest grounds are monitored by off duty deputies at night and when the festival is closed. Virginia State Patrolmen will be located at key Interstates to provide traffic support. Festival directional signs will be placed on state roads to assist our guests. Off duty deputies and VDOT will coordinate additional road signage and one-way traffic in and out of the festival during high traffic periods. Every effort will be made to ensure the safety and timely arrival/departure of GrahamFest guests. Fire and Rescue Services: The Max Meadows Fire Department will provide onsite fire protection services. The Lead Mines Rescue Squad will provide onsite medical and rescue services. Both organizations will provide the manpower to park our festival guests. A $2 donation is required from each car upon arrival. Festival Merchandise Sales: The GENERAL STORE and MANSION STORE hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Artist and GrahamFest merchandise are available for sale at these locations as well as limited personal items and local crafts. VISA and MASTERCARD debit and credit cards are accepted. Limited artist and festival merchandise will be available for cash sales immediately after each performance at the MERCHANDISE TENT beside the artist’s stage. Artists may be available for autographs and pictures at their MERCHANDISE TENT. Credit card merchandise sales may be made at the General Store. Mansion Ghost Walk Tours: Hours: 2:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Our last tour is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Ghost Walk Tour guests should plan for some wait-time as tours are scheduled every 15 minutes. Tour guests may not re-enter the Mansion once they have exited into the Mansion Store. Children 11 years of age and under & persons with health problems and/or limited mobility will not be permitted to enter the Mansion due to building access and safety limitations. Please plan accordingly. Kids’ Zone Playground: Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. A parent or guardian is asked to remain with their children while they enjoy our playground activities and stage. While we do provide playground supervision, we are not considered babysitters. • Children or adults displaying inappropriate aggressive or disrespectful behaviors will be asked to leave the playground areas. Playground rules include no hitting, pushing, breaking in line, tampering with playground or sound equipment, unsafe climbing/jumping/running, or unkind actions including inappropriate language. ALL KIDS’ ZONE ACTIVITIES CLOSE AT 8 p.m. Campground: RV and primitive camping is available for the evening of August 31st only. Campers may arrive after 9 a.m. on August 31st; enter through the ticket and parking lot gate. Campers must pack up and leave their campsites before 2 p.m. on September 1st. Campers will be directed to park their vehicles in the festival parking lot to ensure a smooth departure after the event. • Port-o-johns and sinks are available. • No showers or electrical hook ups are available this year. • A Midnight Jam will be offered for campers only. • Campers must sign a HOLD HARMLESS FESTIVAL AGREEMENT, wear their armbands, and follow festival and campground rules. ➢ Campground rules include respectful interactions with other campers, NO weapons, NO drugs, NO pets, NO fires, NO swimming, NO fishing, abide by posted NO Trespassing signs, and NO hunting. ➢ Our campground is supervised by festival staff and an off duty deputy to ensure the safety of our guests. GrahamFest reserves the right to ask guests to leave who are not abiding by these rules. Beer and Wine Garden: GrahamFest will have a beer and wine garden at the Chimney House Stage and the Major Graham’s Stage. The gardens will be fenced with one entrance/exit gate each. An off duty deputy will monitor this gate and no alcohol will be permitted beyond the gated and fenced garden area. All persons entering the gardens must be 21 years or older and present an acceptable ID for a special beer and wine garden admittance and they must wear the special beer and wine garden wristband. Wristband is required for admission and is punched for each drink served. A maximum of 4 drinks per person per day is permitted. GrahamFest reserves the right to refuse its guests alcoholic beverages due to unacceptable behavior. GrahamFest reserves the right to escort these guests off the property due to their behavior. The GrahamFest Beer and Wine Gardens adhere to the ABC laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Food and Craft Vendors: GrahamFest offers the best in food and refreshments from its local vendors. We also welcome local craft vendors and several nonprofit organizations! All vendors are located near the FOOD COURT area between the General Store and the Mansion. GrahamFest LOG CABIN DRINK SHACKS may be found throughout the grounds for cold sodas and water. GrahamFest collectors’ cups and bottomless ice may be purchased at these LOG CABIN DRINK SHACKS and tents. Coolers, drinks, and food may NOT be brought onto the festival grounds.
Phone: 276-284-0006
Email: http://www.grahamfestusa.com/
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Virginia City's Cowboy Days
Sat Sep 13, 2008
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Location: Wythe County
Address: 7108 Stoney Fork Road Hwy 52 North Wytheville, VA 24382
Description: Experience our 1880 boomtown in all its authentic glory, when the cowboys come to town. Entertainment begins around noon with Wild West Re-enactors doing gunfights in the streets, which will continue at different intervals throughout the day, with bands preforming also. Takes place on the second Saturday of every month, June thru October. $2 discount for Western Costume (more than a cowboy hat please!)
Phone: Phone: (276) 223-1873 Fax: (276) 223-1222
Email: vavacation@vacity.com
Website: www.vacity.com
Homestead Living History Festival 2008
Sat Sep 20, 2008
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Location: Wythe County, Willowbrook Jackson/Umberger Museum
Address: Willowbrook Jackson/Umberger Museum 1125 North Tazewell Street Wytheville, VA 24382
Description: 10 AM to 4 PM The scheduled events include Sugar Cane making, Molasses making, Small Engine Demonstrations, Apple Butter making, Activities for children, Fiber Arts, including Spinning & Weaving, Chair Caning, Soap making, Rope making, 1800-1900 Gun Display, 1800's Musical Instrument Display, Threshing machine demonstration. Scheduled performers include Jim Lloyd & Acoustic Mayhem, Dave Mathews & The Sunset Valley Boys, Jackson Ferry Few, The Gospel Mountain Boys and Partners in Faith. Food vendors include Pork BBQ on Sourdough Buns, Fried Apple Pies, Ham & Jelly Biscuits, Homemade Ice Cream, Lemonade, Tea and Apple Cider. Shuttle service available from Town Municipal Parking lot and Evansham Shopping Plaza.
Phone: Phone1: (276) 223-3330 Phone2: (276) 223-3406
Email:
Website:
New River Trail Challenge Triathlon
Sat Sep 20, 2008
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Location: Wythe County
Address: New River Trail State Park 176 Orphanage Drive Foster Falls, VA 24360
Description: See if you are up to the challenge of a triathlon along the venerable New River set within the rugged Blue Bridge Mountains. The triathlon features 40 miles of biking, 12 miles of canoeing and 13.1 miles of running. The challenge has men's, women's, age-group and team categories.
Phone: voice: (276) 699-6778 reservations: (800) 933-PARK
Email: newrivertrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/new.shtml
Garlic Thyme Open House
Sat Oct 4, 2008
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Location: Wythe County
Address: Beagle Ridge Herb Farm 1934 Matney Flats Rd Wytheville, VA 24382
Description: Garlic Lovers Heaven!!! Join us for a full day of garlic; learn to plant it, harvest it, cook it and then taste the many types of garlic that are available. Workshops are free, registration is suggested because space is limited. Herbal lunch available $9.50 or bring a picnic lunch. The day begins with tours of the gardens and a nature or fall colors hike. Garlic will be available for fall planting or eating. We grow organic herbs and perennials; plants available. Our shop also contains our herbal bath line-soaps, lotions, bath salts, soaks and bath gels. Hike our mountain trails or stroll through the themed display gardens, enjoy a cup of tea on the patio and watch as the hummingbirds feast on the flowers. Sign up for a newsletter and receive an events and workshop schedule. Group tours are welcome, registration is requested.
Phone: Wytheville : (276) 621-4511
Email: beagleridge@gmail.com
Website: www.beagleridgeherbfarm.com
Mountain Color Celebration
Sat Oct 11, 2008
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Location: Wythe County
Address: BW Country Store at Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stony Fork Road - Star Route Wytheville, VA 24382
Description: The BW Country Store at Big Walker Lookout offers the art and craftsmanship of 25 artisans and crafters that demonstrate their talents each weekend all summer long. Chat with our mountaineer interpreter about life on the mountain, and watch such artisans as blacksmithing or jam making, or enjoy corn on the cob or a potato prepared in the coals of a fire. Our artisans will be available all afternoon for questions as they demonstrate their skills and craftsmanship. Come to the top of The Big Walker National Forest Scenic Byway between Bland and Wytheville, Virginia for an afternoon you will not soon forget!
Phone: April through October: (276) 663-4016
Email: sales@scenicbeauty-va.com
Website: www.scenicbeauty-va.com
Virginia City's Cowboy Days
Sat Oct 11, 2008
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Location: Wythe County
Address: 7108 Stoney Fork Road Hwy 52 North Wytheville, VA 24382
Description: Experience our 1880 boomtown in all its authentic glory, when the cowboys come to town. Entertainment begins around noon with Wild West Re-enactors doing gunfights in the streets, which will continue at different intervals throughout the day, with bands preforming also. Takes place on the second Saturday of every month, June thru October. $2 discount for Western Costume (more than a cowboy hat please!)
Phone: Phone: (276) 223-1873 Fax: (276) 223-1222
Email: vavacation@vacity.com
Website: www.vacity.com
Guided Autumn Photo Shoot
Sat Oct 18, 2008
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Location: Wythe County
Address: BW Country Store at Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stony Fork Road - Star Route Wytheville, VA 24382
Description: Stroll the grounds of this mountain top haven as you experience the sights and sounds of Virginia's finest scenic Southwestern autumn vistas. Chat with our mountaineer interpreter, who will delight you with a number of legends of the mountain while you cast your eyes on some of Mother Nature's most colorful handiwork. Come to the top of The Big Walker National Forest Scenic Byway between Bland and Wytheville, and traverse the mountain paths to enjoy all the vividly bright mountain treasures.
Phone: April through October: (276) 663-4016
Email: sales@scenicbeauty-va.com
Website: www.scenicbeauty-va.com
New River Trail Halloween Costume Contest
Sat Oct 25, 2008
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Location: Wythe County
Address: New River Trail State Park 176 Orphanage Drive Foster Falls, VA 24360
Description: Arrive at the Dannelly Complex near Cliffview in your ghastliest, cutest or most original costume to be judged. Before judging commences, we play fall games that are fun for all. There are prizes for the winners and candy for everyone. Come out... if you dare!
Phone: voice: (276) 699-6778 reservations: (800) 933-PARK
Email: newrivertrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/new.shtml