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Sunday Naturalist Walk - On going event March - November: Guided tour of the arboretum grounds with a theme that changes each month. $6.00 for non-members; $4.00 for members. 2-3 p.m. 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 540-837-1758 ext. 0. http://www.virginia.edu/blandy
First Saturday Walks - Guided tour of the Foundation of the State Arboretum grounds with a theme that varies each month. 10 a.m. - noon. First Saturday each month March-November. $6.00 admission; $4.00 for organization members. 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 540-837-1758 ext. 0. http://www.virginia.edu/blandy
May 6 -
October 28
- Hotel Floyd
Concert Series - The Hotel Floyd Concert Series
will be held at the Hotel Floyd amphitheatre in
downtown Floyd; a free event and would offer
another wonderful musical experience from our
very own Mike Mitchell and regional musicians.
The event will take place every Thursday from
5pm - 8pm (May - October). For more information
please contact Hotel Floyd.
www.HotelFloyd.com
Permanent exhibit: - Roanoke Valley, Crossroads of History. Free Fridays: admission is free from 1-4 p.m. every second Friday of the month. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m.; Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday 1-5p.m. Closed Monday. Adults $2, students (age 6-17) $1, under 6 free. Seniors (60+) $1. Downtown Roanoke - 804/344-0876
Barter Theatre - A theatre for all seasons, open year round, offering comedy, music, drama, family entertainment, and variety and diversity with classic works and plays commissioned especially for our audiences. CONTACT: Barter Theatre, P.O. Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24212, (276) 628-3991.
Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Museum showcasing musical heritage of Appalachian region. Hours of operation: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Sun. 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Bristol Mall, 500 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA 24201. No Admission. CONTACT: Bill Hartley, PO Box 26, Bristol, TN 37621, (276) 645-0035.
Birthplace of Country Music Pickin’ Porch. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Live entertainment featuring bluegrass, gospel, and old-time country music. Bristol Mall, BCMA Museum, 500 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA 24201. No Admission. CONTACT: Bill Hartley, PO Box 26, Bristol, TN 37621, (276) 645-0035.
Carter Family Fold - P.O. Box 111, Hiltons, VA. The Carter Family Memorial Center features concerts of old time music every Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. and an annual two-day festival the first weekend in August. CONTACT: Rita Forrester, Box 111, Hiltons, VA 24258, (276) 386-6054.
November - March
- Winter Wonderland Wine Getaway. Escape your
routine and join us every Friday evening from
November through March for a special Chef's
Choice complete three course dinner for $32 per
person exclusive of tax, gratuity and alcohol.
You'll enjoy a delightful selection of
appetizers, entrées and luscious desserts.
Chateau Morrisette
www.thedogs.com
2010
February 5 -
6 - Monster Jam - Friday and Saturday
7:30pm, Saturday 2:00pm - Roanoke Civic Center,
Williamson Road, Roanoke - 540-853-5483 -
www.roanokeciviccenter.com
February 5
- Winter Beach Bash - Featuring the summertime
sounds of "Band of Oz" - Salem Civic Center,
Salem - 540-375-3004 -
www.salemciviccenter.com
February 6 -
7 - Lynchburg Academy of Fine Arts presents
FACination Chorus “Let’s Fall in Love” -
FACination Chorus is back with some of the
world's greatest love songs. Nostalgic & sweet,
this year’s concert will make you want to hold
your special someone while you sway to the music
you fell in love with years ago. - Academy of
Fine Arts, Commerce Street & 5th Street,
Downtown Lynchburg - 434-846-8499 -
www.AcademyFineArts.com
February 9
-11 - Celtic Woman Songs from the Heart -
7:30pm - Roanoke Civic Center, Williamson Road,
Roanoke - 540-853-5483
www.roanokeciviccenter.com
February 12 -
14 - Curious George Live - Salem Civic
Center, Salem - 540-375-3004 -
www.salemciviccenter.com
February 12
-14 - Happy Valentines Day at Peaks of Otter
Winery - Just Married? Receive a free gift.
Sweethearts love our “grandma’s wines". Come sit
by the fire with us and taste. - Peaks of Otter
Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - Free -
540-586-3707 -
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
February 12
- The Gaithers Homecoming Tour - Roanoke Civic
Center, Williamson Road, Roanoke - 540-853-5483
-
www.roanokeciviccenter.com
February 16
- Dee Dee Bridgewater - 7:30pm - The Grammy and
Tony Award-winning artist focuses her talents on
material immortalized by the enigmatic Billie
Holiday. As one of the most lauded vocalists of
our time, Dee Dee Bridgewater brings her
considerable talent and precise interpretations
to the renowned songs that have endured to
become timeless classics. - Jefferson Center,
541 Luck Avenue, Downtown Roanoke - 540-345-2550
-
www.jeffcenter.org
February 18
- Winter Jam 2010 - Roanoke Civic Center,
Williamson Road, Roanoke - 540-853-5483 -
www.roanokeciviccenter.com
February 19
- Band of Oz in Concert - 6:00pm - Roanoke Civic
Center, Williamson Road, Roanoke - 540-853-5483
-
www.roanokeciviccenter.com
February 19
- Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors in
Concert - Tickets go on sale November 6, 2009 at
10:00am - Roanoke Civic Center, Williamson Road,
Roanoke - 540-853-5483
www.roanokeciviccenter.com
February 20
- Mardi Gras Costume Ball - Music by Floyd
FunkStars (featuring Hoppie Vaughan, Kris
Hodges, Jamiel Allen & Jake Dempsey). With
Special Guest Artists John Winnicki, Richard
Ursomarso, Mike Mitchell, Gyroscopic Belly
Dance, Joel Venditti & many more…
www.bluemountainschool.net
February 21
- Roanoke Valley Bridal Showcase - Salem Civic
Center, Salem - 540-375-3004 -
www.salemciviccenter.com
March 4 -
Harlem Globetrotters 2010 Magical Memories World
Tour - Roanoke Civic Center, Williamson Road,
Roanoke - 540-853-5483
www.roanokeciviccenter.com
March 6 -
Cherish the Return of ... Cherish the Ladies! -
8:00pm - Just in time for St. Paddy’s Day, the
great all-woman Irish group returns to the
delight of music lovers throughout the region.
This is part of the Minds Wide Open statewide
celebration of women in the arts. You’ll want to
get your tickets early for this one! - E.C.
Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Avenue
(auditorium is on Langhorne Road), Lynchburg -
434-845-6604 -
www.lynchburgsymphony.com
March 6 -
Scott Ainslie Blues in Concert - Bedford Central
Library, 321 North Bridge Street, Bedford -
$10.00 pp at the door - 540-586-8911
www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org
March 7 -
Family Fun Day - 2:00pm - Jefferson Center
presents its first ever Family Fun Day. Travel
around Jefferson Center to different performance
spaces and jam along with Billy Jonas
"Re-Percussion Orchestra, be enthralled by
stories from Appalachian storytellers, catch a
scene from Barefoot Puppets" Trickster Tales,
transform into a wild beastie or an enchanted
creature with theatrical face painting, play
games, be entertained by clowns and much, much
more!. - Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Avenue,
Downtown Roanoke - 540-345-2550 -
www.jeffcenter.org
March 12
- Jerry Seinfeld - 7:00pm - Roanoke Civic
Center, Williamson Road, Roanoke - 540-853-5483
-
www.roanokeciviccenter.com
March 16
- Gospel Music Concert - Gospel groups and
soloist will entertain beginning at 6:00 PM. The
proceeds will go to further the work of the
Bedford City/ County Voters League. - The Bower
Center, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford -
540-586-4235 -
www.bowercenter.org
March 16
- Harlem Ambassadors - 7:00pm - Offering a
unique brand of Harlem-style basketball,
featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling
ball-handling tricks, and hilarious comedy
routines, the Harlem Ambassadors are talented
male and female basketball players that are
drug-free, college-educated, and positive in
appearance. They are committed to giving their
audience quality family entertainment and
serving as excellent role models for young
people with their program’s themes to stay in
school and stay drug free. The Harlem
Ambassadors will play against a team of local
leaders and hometown heroes. We have named our
team the “Bedford Hot Shots.” Tickets will be
$6.00 in advance (while supplies last), $8.00 at
the door. Tickets will go on sale in early 2010.
For this event, the Ambassadors have partnered
with our local General Federation of Women’s
Clubs (GFWC) Bedford Woman’s Club. Proceeds will
be donated to provide a trained service dog to a
deaf or disabled serviceman or woman through the
national program, Canines for Combat Veterans. -
Liberty High School, Route 122 North, Bedford -
540-586-4712
March 17
- Saint Patrick’s Day at Peaks of Otter Winery -
Noon to 5:00pm - Visit our winery wearing green
and receive an extra discount on wines. We call
it the “Luck of the Irish”. - Peaks of Otter
Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - Free -
540-586-3707 -
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
March 24
- Los Lobos and Leo Kottke - 7:30pm - Perhaps
best known for their #1 hit, “La Bamba,” Los
Lobos has, over the past 35 years, assembled a
body of work diverse enough to captivate fans
worldwide. From traditional Spanish and Mexican
music, to rock, folk, jazz and even psychedelic
sonic experimentation, Los Lobos has
successfully found ways to expand and redefine
their sound, without straying from musical
traditions that form the heart and soul of the
band. - Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Avenue,
Downtown Roanoke - 540-345-2550 -
www.jeffcenter.org
March 27 -28
- Blossom to Bottle Open House at Peaks of Otter
Winery - Noon to 5:00pm - Visit our farm and
enjoy the many blossoms here and along the way.
Picnic under a blossoming tree. Taste our wines,
visit our farm animals and get advance tickets
for The Horse and Hound Wine Festival
www.BedfordWine.com - Peaks of Winery, 2122
Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - Free - 540-586-3707
-
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
April 1 -
Poplar Forest Opens for the Season - Poplar
Forest is open to the public April through
November. The property is closed on Tuesdays and
on Thanksgiving Day. Hours are from 10 a.m.
through 4 p.m.
www.poplarforest.org
April 3-4,
10-11, 17-19 - Blossom to Bottle Open House
at Peaks of Otter Winery - Visit our farm and
enjoy the many blossoms here and along the way.
Picnic under a blossoming tree. Taste our wines,
visit our farm animals and get advance tickets
for The Horse and Hound Wine Festival
www.BedfordWine.com Free Noon-5p.m. Also,
Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial,
Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
April 4
- Easter Egg
Hunt and Easter Brunch - Children 3 to 10 years
will have loads of fun finding colorful eggs on
the historic lower level area of Skyland Resort.
Travel to Shenandoah National Park and get in on
the fun. Then enjoy a bountiful Easter Brunch at
Skyland. Brunch held from 11am to
4pm. Reservations suggested. Call Monday thru
Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm - 800-999-4714, Opt 1 /
then Opt. 2. www.visitshenandoah.com
April 6 - 29
- Explore
and Experience Programs - Guided Hikes -
Waterfalls, wildflowers, mountain vistas and the
backcountry are all destinations in Shenandoah
National Park that are significant because of
their natural beauty and cultural
significance. The Shenandoah Mountain Guides
will lead this experience. A map of area trails
and bag lunch is included. Programs depart
every Tuesday and Thursday from Skyland Resort
9:00am to 4:00pm. Check website for fee details.
www.visitshenandoah.com
April 8 - 29
- Virginia Wine Tasting - After a morning hike
in Shenandoah National Park and lunch at Skyland
Resort, sit back and relax at s Virginia wine
tasting. One regional winery is featured each
Thursday with the vintner on hand to speak to
their vineyard's history and award winning
wines.The tasting includes assorted cheeses plus
an etched Shenandoah wine glass. $10.00 minimal
fee.
www.visitshenandoah.com
April 9 -
Vintner Dinner - This is an experience for your
senses! Come to Skyland Resort in Shenandoah
National Park for an elegant four-course dinner
highlighted with wine pairings from Jefferson
Winery. The Vintner will provide insight for the
selected pairings. Friday night dinner package
available. Visit website for more details.
www.visitshenandoah.com
April 14
-
Jefferson's Birthday Celebration - Celebrate the
anniversary of Jefferson's birth on April 13,
1743. Cake served! 11 - 2:30 pm
www.poplarforest.org/
April 14
- ESPN Bassmaster Elite - Blue Ridge Brawl -
With over 500 miles of shoreline, Smith Mountain
Lake is sure to host some exciting bass fishing
with the four day, Blue Ridge Brawl tournament.
This tournament is one of many stops the
Bassmaster Elite Tournament makes throughout the
2010 fishing season.
www.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/
April 16
- Antique Flea Market & Swap Meet - Antique
tractors, cars, trucks, furniture, equipment,
and household items will be for sale or trade
and open to the public to shop or sell.
www.svapf.org/
Rocky Mount
April 20
- Virginia Garden Week: Restoring Jefferson's
Poplar Forest - House and grounds open for
tours. Special landscape tour led by Jack Gary,
Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at 10
a.m. and 2 p.m. Reduced admission price and
Museum Shop discount with Garden Day ticket.
Reservations recommended (434) 534-8120.
www.poplarforest.org/
April 21-22
- Presidents’ Homes Spring Bus Tour - Come join
us for a tour of Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, the
grounds of Tyler’s Sherwood Forest, Berkeley
Plantation, and Woodrow Wilson’s birthplace,
library and museum. We will also enjoy dining at
Charlie’s Waterfront Café, Christiana Campbells
and Michie Tavern Reservation deadline: April 9,
2010
www.history-museum.org
April 23
- Dinner with Shenandoah's Executive Chef - An
experience for all your senses! After a day of
exploring Shenandoah trail and history, let our
Executive Chef will lead you through a
delectable 4-course menu of mouth watering items
paired with wines. A Friday night package
includes lodging, dinner for 2 people, etched
wine glasses and a Shenandoah Seasonings recipe
book. Held at Skyland Resort, located at the
highest point of elevation along Skyline Drive
(mile 41.7) - a National Scenic Byway.
www.visitshenandoah.com
April 23-25
- Buchanan Civil War History Weekend - Hear the
roar & feel the ground shake as cannons echo
across the Valley. See the flash, smell the
smoke and witness the reenactment of General
McCausland’s confederate troops fighting to
secure the bridge delaying General Hunters fiery
Raid. Explore VA Civil War Trail Sites, Living
History Camps, Suttler’s Row, Heritage Crafters,
Antiques & Art. Take part in a period Camp
Dance, witness living history accounts based on
letters of the day, or scramble for safety as
troops arrive on Main Street.
www.townofbuchanan.com
April 24
- Conversations with Thomas Jefferson -
Afternoon tea and matinee at 2:15 (reception at
1:30) Advance Tickets: $24.00 Adult, $12.00
Youth (6-16) At the Door: $28.00 Adult, $14.00
Youth (6-16) Evening performance at 8:00
p.m. (reception with wine and hors d'oeuvre and
tours at 7:00) Advance Tickets: $30.00 Adult,
$12.00 Youth (6-16) At the Door: $35.00 Adult,
$14.00 Youth (6-16) Tickets (434) 534-8120, or
www.poplarforest.org/
April 27
- History Museum Lecture - "75 Years on the Blue
Ridge Parkway - Roanoke. Peter Givens, Blue
Ridge Parkway Interpretative Specialist will
give a talk on the Blue Ridge Parkway as it
celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2010
Christ Lutheran Church, 2011 Brandon Avenue, SW,
Roanoke, VA 24015 Cost: $5 general public, Free
to Historical Society members
www.history-museum.org
April 28-May
1 - Festival in the Pines - Society for the
Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America
presents its Annual Festival in the Pines.
Located at the Tripple Creek Campground in Rocky
Mount, this festival brings numerous bands and
activities associated with Bluegrass music.
Keeping the music and the tradition alive.
www.tripplecreek.com/
May 8-9 -
Peaks of Otter Winery invites you to Mother's
Day Weekend - Follow the back roads along the
picturesque Blue Ridge for a taste of grandma’s
fruit wine. Free Noon-5p.m..Moms gets a gift .
Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day
Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
May 10-31
- Explore and Experience Programs - Rock
Climbing/Rappelling - Every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday in Shenandoah National Park. This
program is designed to be an Introductory
through Intermediate level program in rock
climbing and rappelling, with Little Stony Man
cliffs providing an unforgettable environment
for learning. Includes all required gear. The
Shenandoah Mountain Guides will lead this
experience from Skyland Resort. Visit the
website for reservation and fee details. www.visitshenandoah.com
May 14 -
9th Annual Pigg River Ramble - Canoe or Kayak,
skilled or unskilled, the Pigg River Ramble is
fun for the whole family. The weekend starts
Friday evening, with a fun night time float on
the Blackwater River. Saturday begins with the
Pigg River Ramble race and ends with post race
festivities and barbeque. Sunday morning starts
with a special breakfast by the Blackwater
River, with a fun float following. Fun on the
Franklin County Blueways. Call (540) 489-3825
for more information.
May 14 -
Vintner Dinner at Skyland Resort - This is an
experience for your senses! After a day of
exploring Shenandoah National Park's trails,
enjoy an elegant four-course dinner highlighted
with wine pairings from Jefferson Winery. The
Vintner will provide insight for the selected
pairings, their vineyard's history and award
winning wines. Friday night dinner package
include lodging, dinner for 2 people, etched
wine glasses and a Shenandoah Seasonings recipe
book. Limited seating so book early. Visit
website for more menu details.
www.visitshenandoah.com
May 15 -
The Amazing County Treasure Hunt... Caching in
on Scenery - This state of the art Geocaching
event will begin at Roanoke County’s Garst Mill
Park (2599 Willowlawn Street, Roanoke VA 24018).
The event will run from 12:00 noon until 5:00
PM. Registration will run from 10:00 AM until
11:45 AM. A limited number of GPS units will be
available to those who do not bring their own
and a $150 deposit will be required for their
use. Deposit can be either a personal check or
cash and will be returned upon the safe return
of the GPS unit.
www.roanokecountyparks.com
May 15-16
- Downtown Living Tour 2010 - A walking tour is
unique spaces in historic downtown Roanoke.
Saturday, May 15 •10 - 5 Sunday, May 16 • 1 - 5
Downtown Roanoke Tickets: $10 in
advance/$12 on tour days
www.theartscouncil.org or call
540.342.5790
May 21 -
Night Skies Viewing in Shenandoah National Park
- National Parks are becoming a refuge for many
people from city lights and light
pollution. Join amateur astronomers at the Big
Meadows area as they present a provocative
overview of America’s vanishing night skies and
tips on controlling light pollution. Telescopes
provided for stargazing. Bring a blanket or lawn
chair and discover the heavenly lights. Time of
program varies throughout season. Cancelled in
event of inclement weather. Located at mile
51.3 on Skyline Drive. Free.
www.visitshenandoah.com
May 22 -
DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION SERIES 2010 - Live beach
music concert with "The Embers" and Classic car
cruise-in, food, beverages, children's
activities. Free admission! Hillsville.
www.townofhillsville.com
May 29-31
- Memorial Day Weekend at Peaks of Otter Winery
- Start your summer at Peaks of Otter Winery
with a glass of wine while gazing at the
mountains and enjoying the valleys. Remember all
those that sacrificed for us to be free. Also,
Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial,
Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
June 6 -
Celebrating D-day at Peaks of Otter Winery -
Because of the great sacrifices that was made on
June 6, 1944, we would like to encourage
everyone to visit The National D-day Memorial.
Bedford lost more men per captor than any other
place. After your visit, you can then visit
Peaks of Otter Winery, present your receipt and
receive a 10% discount on your purchase.
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
June 18-19
- Gemini Fest 2010 - 2 stages - 12 bands
playing rock, blues, and reggae. Blue Mountain
Music Festival is proud to boast some of the
best homegrown Virginia musicians pickin’ today!
From chart busters to local favorites, this
festival line-up is the best yet! If you love
incredible music, food, friends and the
mountains, then come out and join us. Rocky
Mount
bluemtnmusic.com/
June 18 -
Southwest Virginia Antique Farm Days - Located
at the Franklin County, Virginia Recreational
Park, this yearly event has tractor and
lawnmower pulls, exhibitions of antique farm
tools, tractors, and engines, cross-cutting
competitions, blacksmithing, wood turning,
children’s rides, food, and more.
www.svapf.org/
June 19-20
- Father’s Day Celebration at Peaks of Otter
Winery - Dazzle Dad with tastes of our
many fruit wines. Free Noon-5p.m. Also,
Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial,
Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
June 26 -
Downtown Celebration Series 2010 - Live beach
music concert with "The Entertainers' and
classic car cruise-in, food, beverages and
children's activities available. Free Admission!
Hillsville.
www.townofhillsville.com
July 3-4
- Red, White and You at Peaks of Otter Winery -
Visit the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford and
stop by the our winery for some of our “Chili
Dawg”, apple-pepper wine. We accept D-Day
dollars. Free Noon-5p.m. Also, Picnic and Visit
The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and
Poplar Forest
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
July 3-4
- Floyd Fandango Beer and Wine Festival - It’s
back! The Floyd Fandango Beer & Wine Festival
combines the best of both worlds. A unique
merging of Wine Down the Music Trail and the
infamous Floyd Fandango make for a stellar
event. Featuring two dozen of the finest
regional wineries and craft beer makers, this is
sure to be a one-of-a-kind event! Festival will
take place at the beautiful festival venue, Blue
Cow Pavilion, which is located at milepost 170.5
off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.
www.floydfandango.com
July 4 -
Independence Day Celebration - Come with family
and friends to experience Thomas Jefferson’s
Poplar Forest come alive with patriotism! 11:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don't miss Poplar Forest’s
signature July 4th event: a fife and drum
parade, followed by the stirring reading of the
Declaration of Independence from Jefferson’s
back portico. *New this year* Admission for
adults is $5.00. Under 16 free. Poplar Forest
will not charge a parking fee this year. House
tours will be available at a reduced rate of
$8.00.
www.poplarforest.org
July 4 -
July 4th Celebration - parade, live music and
spectacular fireworks display! Free admission!
www.townofhillsville.com
July 8-10
- 9th Annual Virginia Southern Gospel Jubilee -
The Jubilee is a free event with professional
southern gospel singing and music for 3
evenings. Everyone is advised to bring a lawn
chair for comfortable seating. All ages are
invited to attend along with hundreds of other
attendees. There are a lot of activities and
places of interest in the area such as The Buena
Vista Golf Course; Natural Bridge; Natural
Bridge Zoo; Stonewall Jackson's Home & Burial
Place; the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway; and
etc.
www.VaSouthernGospelJubilee.com
July 10 -
The 6th annual “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival -
Enjoy wine from eight of Virginia’s finest
wineries while listening to good music.
Virginia’s most unique wine festival has
numerous events throughout the day with horses
and dogs as the primary attractions such as the
Parade of Horses, agility dogs and muskrat
racing. Families will enjoy this festival
because it appeals to both young and old. Part
of the proceeds will benefit 501-3c
organizations that benefit horses and dogs.
11am-6pm Tasters $15--Gen. Adm. $10--Children &
Dogs $5
www.BedfordWine.com
July 22-25
- FloydFest 9: Breaking Ground - A 4-day
celebration of music and art nestled in the
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest
Virginia! Bridging the gap between genres,
generations and cultures, the festival features
over 50 performers on 7 stages!
www.floydfest.com
July 24 -
Downtown Celebration Series 2010 - Live beach
music with the "Craig Woolard Band" and classic
car cruise-in, with food, beverages, and
children's activities. Free admission!
Hillsville.
www.townofhillsville.com
July 24-25
and 31 - A “Peachy” Open House at Peaks of
Otter Winery - Sample peaches, nectarines and
apples that we make into wine. Bring a picnic
lunch and enjoy our pavilion. Purchase a bottle
of wine and enjoy it while walking out through
the orchards and vineyard. Families will enjoy
our farm animals. Free noon -5p.m. Also, Picnic
and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford
Museum and Poplar Forest.
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
July 31 -
Touch a Truck - This free event is a community
wide happening where both kids and adults have
the opportunity to see, touch, and play while
learning about well over 100 cool vehicles.
There will be fire trucks, motorcycles, cement
trucks, police cars, UPS trucks, garbage trucks
and airplanes. Kids of all ages are sure to be
excited and enthralled with all that they have
to explore.
www.roanokecountyparks.com Roanoke
August 1-22
- A “Peachy” Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
- August 1,7-8,14-15,21-22. A “Peachy” Open
House at Peaks of Otter Winery. Sample peaches,
nectarines and apples that we make into wine.
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our pavilion.
Purchase a bottle of wine and enjoy it while
walking out through the orchards and vineyard.
Families will enjoy our farm animals. Free noon
-5p.m. Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day
Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
August 14
- Luray Caverns Discovery Day - Luray Caverns
Discovery Day - Celebrating the 132nd
Anniversary of Discovery
www.LurayCaverns.com
August 21
- Bedford County Family Farm Tour - Come to the
2010 Bedford County Family Farm Tour, a FREE
family-oriented event. In celebration of
agriculture past and present, this year’s tour
will highlight agriculture practices. Enjoy food
samples and informative demonstrations. You are
invited to bring a picnic lunch and a camera,
but please leave your pets at home. Farm Tour
2010 is sponsored by Bedford County, Bedford
Agriculture Council, Poplar Forest, Virginia
Coop Extension, Bedford Tourism, and Area
Businesses. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m
www.bedfordfarmtour.org
August 21
- Downtown Celebration Series 2010 - Live beach
music with "Jim Quick and Coastline" and classic
car cruise-in with food, beverages and
children's activities. Free admission!
Hillsville.
www.townofhillsville.com
September
3-26 - An Apple A Day Open House At Peaks of
Otter Winery - Enjoy the benefits of eating and
sampling our many varieties of apples and taste
Fruit of the Farm wine. Johnny Appleseed knew
that "an apple a day would keep the doctor
away”, long before medical science discovered
that three apples a day helped with stomach,
colon and other medical problems. Take your
children to see the farm animals. Free. noon
-5p.m . Also, Picnic and Visit The National
D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar
Forest.
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
September 11
- Downtown Celebration Series 2010 - Live beach
music with "Mark Roberts and Breeze" and classic
car cruise-in with food, beverages and
children's activities. Free admission!
Hillsville.
www.townofhillsville.com
September
25-26 - Green Hill Medieval Faire and
Highland Games - This yearly event allows
spectators and participants to experience
adventure, pageantry, magic and romance. The
knights, knaves, damsels, and magicians along
with many other interesting characters transform
Green Hill Park into a spectacular display of
history. You can explore the village yourself as
the past comes to life with historic figures,
entertainment, eccentric characters, jousting,
swordplay, music, handcrafted arts and crafts,
vendors, merchants and hearty food and drink.
www.roanokecountyparks.com
September
25-26 - 22nd Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine
Festival - In the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, the Smith Mountain Wine Lake Wine
Festival is planning the best ever showing for
2010. With more than 6,000 in attendance, last
year, Virginia’s Smith Mountain Lake Wine
Festival always draws a crowd from all over the
Middle-Eastern United States. Call
1-800-676-8203 or go to
http://www.visitsmithmountainlake.com/ for
more information.
October 1-2
- Blue Mountain Festival - st bluegrass music in
the area. Incredible music, food, friends, and
the beautiful autumn Blue Ridge Mountains.
Camping is available. Rocky Mount.
bluemtnmusic.com/
October 2
- Buchanan Mountain Magic In Fall Bluegrass,
Antiques & Crafts Festival - Celebrate the
Heritage of the Shenandoah Valley through its
Bluegrass Music, Heritage Crafts & Historic
Architecture. Set against the backdrop of Main
Street & Fall’s blaze of colors explore more
than one hundred vendors showcasing handcrafted
items, antiques, art and more! FREE live
Bluegrass performances, local and regional bands
perform traditional and contemporary Bluegrass
music, passing onto new generations of fans this
uniquely American style of music. Family Fun in
small town America!
www.townofbuchanan.com
October 2-21
- Peak Foliage Open House at Peaks of Otter
Winery - October 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24,30-31.
Enjoy breathtaking views to our farm. Sample
apples and fresh cider, along with our Fruit Of
The Farm Wines. Enjoy visiting our many farm
animals. Free noon -5p.m. Also, Picnic and Visit
The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and
Poplar Forest.
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
October 23
- 37th Annual Blue Ridge Folklife Festival -
This festival brings together musicians,
moonshiners, craftspeople, cooks, hot rodders,
horse handlers, and much more in a celebration
of the Blue Ridge lifestyle on the Franklin
County campus of Ferrum College. Our festival
participants are the real thing, sharing folk
traditions they have known since kids. In short,
the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival is a full day
of entertainment like -none other. Fun for the
whole family.
www.blueridgeinstitute.org/festivals.htm
November 6
- Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Crafts Festival
2010 - Come to the lake for the 8th-Annual Smith
Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival.
Enjoy a full-day event featuring music, crafts
and a spectacular competitive chili cook-off.
Trophies will be awarded for "Best Chili,"
"People's Choice," and "Showmanship." It'll be a
hot time at Smith Mountain Lake.
November 6-14
- Peak Foliage Open House at Peaks of Otter
Winery - joy breathtaking views to our farm.
Sample apples and fresh cider, along with our
Fruit Of The Farm Wines. Enjoy visiting our many
farm animals. Free noon -5p.m. . . Also, Picnic
and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford
Museum and Poplar Forest.. www.peaksofotterwinery.com
November
20-21 - Thanksgiving for the Bounty of the
Harvest at Peaks of Otter - The sweetest cider,
the most succulent apples, the jars of
preserves, jams and jellies, the warmth of wine
and conversation are here to share. Free
Noon-5p.m. . Also, Picnic and Visit The National
D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar
Forest.
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
November
27-28 - Christmas Time’s A’Coming Open House
at Peaks of Otter Winery - Warm apple cinnamon
wine and cider will be offered by the fire in
the wine tasting room. Gift packs of wine and
canned products will make wonderful Christmas
gifts. Free Noon-5p.m. Visit the Christmas
lights at the Elks National Home in "The
Christmas Capital of Virginia"
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
December 4-19
- Christmas Time’s A’Coming Open House at Peaks
of Otter Winery - arm apple cinnamon wine and
cider will be offered by the fire in the wine
tasting room. Gift packs of wine and canned
products will make wonderful Christmas gifts.
Free Noon-5p.m. Visit the Christmas lights at
the Elks National Home in "The Christmas Capital
of Virginia" Dec4-5,11-12,18-19
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
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