October Events

Wise County & City of Norton

Wise County Famous Fall Fling in Wise, VA  (Oct. 14th & 15th)

https://www.virginia.org/event/wise-county-famous-fall-fling/16693/

Check out the calendar linked below to view more events in Wise County this month. Special events include the 2nd annual Blue Highway Music Festival on October 11th-14th in Big Stone Gap, VA. This year’s lineup includes The SteelDrivers, a bluegrass band formed by famous country artist Chris Stapleton before beginning his solo career. 

https://visitwisecounty.com/wise-county-events/

Dickenson County

This month’s lineup at Breaks Interstate Park includes the 2023 Halloween Spooktacular on October 20th & 21st. Halloween fun for all ages! 

https://www.breakspark.com/events

Buchanan County

For all the runners, enjoy the fall foliage as you run the Grundy Kiwanis 5K Race through Breaks Interstate Park on October 7th. Details and contact information at the link below!

https://www.breakspark.com/events/grundy-kiwanis-5k-race

Russell County

On October 28th, travel back in time to the Deadwood Saloon for a murder mystery dinner! Tickets include a catered dinner, cash bar, and other fun activities. All proceeds go to support Stop Soldier Suicide. Attendees must be 21+. 

https://allevents.in/lebanon/murder-mystery-dinner-murder-at-the-deadwood-saloon/200024661534030

Tazewell County

Enjoy Oktobrewfest on historic main street in Tazewell, VA, on October 6th and 7th! Music, food, cider, craft beer, and more. Tickets are $35 for unlimited drink tastings (must be 21+). 

https://www.townoftazewell.org/event-directory/

Main Street Trunk or Treating on October 31st!

https://www.townoftazewell.org/event-directory/

Washington County

Visit the state theatre of Virginia for a spooky showing of Clue! Based on the iconic movie and board game. 

https://bartertheatre.com/calendar/

Between the Trail Music & Culture Festival in Damascus, VA! Runs October 13-15. Celebrate the culture and music of Southwest Virginia.

https://bttfest.com/

City of Bristol

Calling all Swifties! Have an “Enchanted” evening on October 12th at the Axe & Ale House dancing to Taylor Swift, enjoying themed drinks, and making friendship bracelets. Take the moment and taste it! 

https://www.believeinbristol.org/event-details-registration/taylor-takeover

Pumpkin Palooza and State Street Trick or Treating on October 28th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 

https://www.believeinbristol.org/event-details-registration/pumpkin-palooza-state-street-trick-or-treat

Downtown Bristol’s Inaugural Halloween Parade on October 28th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM.

https://www.believeinbristol.org/event-details-registration/downtown-bristols-inaugural-halloween-parade

Smyth County

Kayak tours at Hungry Mother State Park, the 37th Annual Chili Cook-off, Witches Night Out, and more events on the docket this month in Smyth county! Event calendar and more information at the link below.

https://visitsmythcountyva.com/event-calendar/

Wythe County

Can you survive dinner with a ghost? Tickets available for dinner with a ghost at the historic Octagon Mansion on October 28th.

https://vc.visitwytheville.com/events/?imgoing-event=surviving-the-octagon-dinner-with-a-ghost-64b7fbdbf2384972b4916b1e

Experience Oktoberfest at the Homestead on October 7th.

https://vc.visitwytheville.com/events/?imgoing-event=oktoberfest-at-the-homestead-650ab68bf14f8f359e82d1a8

3rd Annual Halloween Boo Bash at the Octagon Mansion. From the website, “Prepare yourself for an incredible night of investigations with Cross Country Paranormal as you are going to ask questions and use the paranormal equipment with hopes of getting answers from the beyond.”

Bland County

Enjoy fall crafts, food, and more at the Bland County Festival of Leaves on October 14th & 15th. 

https://blueridgecountry.com/events/bland-county-festival-of-leaves-2023/?occ_dtstart=2023-10-14T00:00