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Welcome to the 3rd Annual First Bank Tinsel Trail! We invite you to experience the magic of beautifully decorated trees, specially designed by local businesses and organizations. Opening night is Friday, December 2nd at 5:30 pm in historic downtown Fincastle. Step back in time and walk the Tinsel Trail to… Read More
Welcome to the 3rd Annual First Bank Tinsel Trail! We invite you to experience the magic of beautifully decorated trees, specially designed by local businesses and organizations. Opening night is Friday, December 2nd at 5:30 pm in historic downtown Fincastle. Step back in time and walk the Tinsel Trail to… Read More
90+ regional artists exhibiting and selling work in a series of six juried shows. Mediums include paint, glass, photography, metals, wood, and more. Free admission & parking shuttle. Park Avenue, 10am-5pm… Read More
Join the village of Blowing Rock in their annual celebration of winter! Ice sculptures, chili challenge, food & drink events, and the Polar Plunge!… Read More
Spending the holidays in the Blue Ridge Mountains brings to mind cozy fireside nights under homespun quilts, a brisk family outing to find the perfect Christmas tree on a local farm, and the very the best slopes for skiing and sledding. We've rounded up all this and more in our guide to festive winter fun in the communities along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read More
October marks the official start of Fall Color Season along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This month is one of the most popular for visits to the region. A chance to see the Appalachian views awash in reds, golds and lingering shades of green is an experience on many people's bucket lists. Learn what's in store for you in Fall 2019. Read More
United Way of Roanoke Valley and The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center are pleased to announce Fashions for Evergreen 2022, featuring more than 25 trees throughout the historic property. Come celebrate the season, assist neighbors in need and build a better community together. This event is free and open to… Read More
When will the Parkway's leaves change to their wardrobe of fall colors? Read on for travel tips to aid in planning your fall trip to the Blue Ridge region. Read More
When will the leaves be at peak color this Fall along the Blue Ridge Parkway? While it would be nice if we could forecast the moment Autumn foliage will dazzle us with peak vibrancy as reliably as we track the ocean's tides, just when and why the leaves change colors is a complex array of factors far less predictable. Read More
High Country Lights is a musical light show featuring one quarter of a million Christmas lights choreographed to your favorite sounds of the season. It’s hosted by Galax Visitor’s Center and Galax Parks and Recreation Department in Felts Park. The show can be seen nightly starting at 6:00 p.m, November… Read More