CONTACTS
Carroll County Office of Tourism & Blue Ridge Plateau Regional Visitor Center Exit 14, I-77
235 Farmers Market Dr.
Hillsville, Virginia 24343
888-785-2781
Phone 276-730-3100
e-mail us
Carroll County Government
605 Pine Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
Phone 276-730-3000
CarrollCountyVA.org
WEATHER
GALAX VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CARNIVAL
Don’t miss the Annual Galax Volunteer Fire Department Carnival June 28-July 4 in Felts Park featuring rides and midway by Michaels Amusements Inc. Fireworks July 30 at 11 pm. Questions? 276.236.2528 or www.galaxfire.com.
EVERY SUNDAY AT MABRY MILL!
Visit the famous Blue Ridge Parkway attraction Mabry Mill at Milepost 176 (near Meadows of Dan, VA) any Sunday through October for traditional music and Flatfooting – 2-4pm- and mill demonstrations by rangers 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Rangers will also explain… Continue reading
BLUEGRASS GOSPEL GATHERING AT THE MUSIC CENTER
Hailing from Xenia, Ohio, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblersbring their superb harmony vocals and musicianship to the Blue Ridge Music Center, Milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Also the Snyder family sings sweet gospel songs and plays bluegrass… Continue reading
GOLF AT OLDE MILL FOR $40
Celebrate Olde Mill’s 40th Anniversary with greens fees and cart for only $40. Unlimited all -day play and cart rental for any day through Labor Day 2012. Located in Laurel Fork, VA, Olde Mill is recognized as one of the… Continue reading
STORIES UNDER THE STARS AT HAVEN FARM
Every Saturday night June through October join master story teller Vicky Town at Haven Farm located near Milepost Marker 195, Blue Ridge Parkway for tales of ancient adventures and modern folktales. After the storytelling, roast marshmellows as you gather around… Continue reading
FIRST ANNUAL OLDE MILL 5K RUN
Register for the 1st ANNUAL OLDE MILL 5K FUN RUN! All proceeds go to the Laurel Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Laurel Fork, VA and Relay for Life (American Cancer Society). $15 in advance/$20 Day of Race/$10 for 1 mile kid’s… Continue reading
PEACH BOTTOM FARM FIDDLE &STRINGS CAMP
The Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle & Strings Camp June 12-15 provides a rare opportunity to experience Appalachia, its music and heritage at the pastoral setting of Peach Bottom Farm, Independence, VA . Intensive, intimate and fun-filled teaching five hours each… Continue reading
KIDS MUSIC CAMP AT CHESNUT CREEK
Register your child for the KIDS MUSIC CAMP WITH ANNA ROBERTS-GEVALT at the Chesnut Creek School Arts, 100 N. Main St., Galax, VA. Children will explore music, rythm, movement and storytelling. Anna plays fiddle and banjo and dances. She is… Continue reading
GALAX FARMERS’ MARKET
The Galax Farmers’ Market will be open June through October on North Main St., downtown galax. Hours are Thursday – Saturday, 8 ma- 1 pm. Check it out!
BLAZING BLUE RIDGE BANDS AT THE BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER
Big County Bluegrass with Don Rigsby and Whitetop Mountain Band – The excitment starts 7 pm, Sat. June 9, Blue Ridge Music Center, Milemarker 213 Blue Ridge Parkway. Jump-starting the evening and the flatfoot dancing is the favorite old-time group, The… Continue reading