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Event Series Floyd Gallery Walk

Floyd Gallery Walk

Floyd Center for the Arts 220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd, VA, United States

The Floyd Center for the Arts is full of excitement for this year’s Gallery Walk, which offers once-a-month opportunities to experience the limitless artistry of Floyd County. Eleven participating galleries and studios scattered around Floyd, VA will be opening their doors for the event. Visit each of these local epicenters of creativity on June 19th, July 17th, August 21, September 18th & October 16th, 2022, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Food truck cuisine will be available.

Free

Author-Artist Talk with Suzanne Stryk

Floyd Center for the Arts 220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd, VA, United States

All are welcomed to the Floyd Center for the Arts on June 22 at 7:00 pm, as Author and Artist, Suzanne Stryk, gives a talk about her book, "The Middle of Somewhere: An Artist Explores the Nature of Virginia." This event is free & open to the public, and will take place in the Community Hall at the Floyd Center for the Arts. A reception follows the talk. Copies of The Middle of Somewhere will be available for purchase.

Free

Theater Premieres in Banner Elk, NC

Banner Elk 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

For its 13th summer season, Ensemble Stage brings four premieres to Hahn Auditorium at the Historic Banner Elk School. The professional theater company performs a world premiere, an international premiere and two regional premieres.
“Usually places like Chicago, New York, Miami and San Francisco get world premieres,” says Gary Smith, artistic director for Ensemble Stage. “It’s really cool that our 99-seat professional theater in a small mountain town in North Carolina is doing this type of show.”

Floyd House and Garden Tour

Floyd Center for the Arts 220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd, VA, United States

Get your tickets for the 2022 House & Garden Tour. The $30 Ticket Includes Tour of All 5 Houses and Gardens and a Boxed Lunch, available 11:30-1:30 pm at the […]

$30
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Magnificent Moths at Explore Park

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Moths are the under-appreciated cousin to the much-loved butterfly! Come spend the morning at Explore Park and help us celebrate these beautiful, nocturnal creatures for National Moth Week and give them the appreciation the deserve! We will discover some of the 10,000 species of moths in North America that make Roanoke their home. Participants will enjoy fun facts, science activities, and crafts- all the makings of a great family learning experience. By the end of this program, you'll leave with the knowledge to create your own moth observation area at home, so the fun and learning doesn't have to stop! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required for all persons in attendance. Please dress for the weather.

$7
Event Series Summer Concert Series at the Blue Ridge Music Center

Summer Concert Series at the Blue Ridge Music Center

Blue Ridge Music Center Music Center Rd, Galax, VA, United States

The Blue Ridge Music Center’s Roots of American Music concerts are held most Saturdays—from Memorial Day through Labor Day—in the natural, terraced, outdoor amphitheater. Musical programming is managed and coordinated by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the primary nonprofit fundraising partner of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Milepost Music at Doughton Park

Doughton Park Milepost 241, Blue Ridge Parkway, Laurel Springs, NC, United States

Come enjoy free Milepost Music presentations on rotating Sunday afternoons at popular destinations along the Blue Ridge Parkway. These intimate outdoor concerts will showcase regional musicians playing traditional music. Big Ron Hunter will play from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, June 26, at Doughton Park, milepost 241 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The performances will be held near the Bluffs Lodge.
Milepost Music is a collaboration between the Blue Ridge Music Center, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, and National Park Service.

Free

Salem Fair

Salem VA 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA, United States

It’s almost time for the return of the Salem Fair - the largest fair in Virginia and a beloved annual summer tradition in Virginia’s Blue Ridge! The fair has been recognized as one of the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country.
The 2022 Salem Fair takes place June 29 through July 10 at the Salem Civic Center, offering two weeks of fun and entertainment.

No entry fee

2022 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships – Road Race

Botetourt Sports Complex 160 Preston Parkway, Troutville, VA, United States

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the County of Botetourt and the City of Roanoke are thrilled to be the host communities for this national cycling championship. A Road Race is a cycling race where participants start as a group at the same time and cover the same distance. Fans are encouraged to join us to catch the action live and cheer on the athletes at the start finish line of the 2022 USA Cycling Road Amateur National Championships.

Free

2022 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships – Road Race

Botetourt Sports Complex 160 Preston Parkway, Troutville, VA, United States

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the County of Botetourt and the City of Roanoke are thrilled to be the host communities for this national cycling championship Road Race where participants start as a group at the same time and cover the same distance. Fans are encouraged to join us to catch the action live and cheer on the athletes at the start finish line of the 2022 USA Cycling Road Amateur National Championships.

Free

2022 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships – Criterium

Downtown Roanoke Campbell Ave., Jefferson St., Market Square, Roanoke, VA, United States

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the County of Botetourt and the City of Roanoke are thrilled to be the host communities for this national cycling championship.
A criterium or “crit” is a lapped bicycle race on a closed circuit set in cities. Fans are encouraged to join us to catch the action live and cheer on the athletes all along the downtown Roanoke criterium race course.

Free