Happy April! As the weather changes from 75 and sunny one day to snowy conditions the next, remember to take some time for yourself and enjoy all that our region has to offer. Summer is quickly approaching! Check out the links below to see all the amazing events that are being hosted this month. Some favorites include a lavender cultivating class, Maple Syrup Festival, and a plethora of live music at local vineyards and breweries.
Lee, Wise, & City of Norton
It’s finally April! Check out the full calendar below for all the events listed in Wise County this month! Special events include trivia, live music, karaoke, and so much more! Ring in the spring with something for the entire family to enjoy!
https://bigstonegap.com/events
Scott County
At Natural Tunnel State Park, watch the historic Solar Eclipse on April 8th! Astronomy volunteers will be on hand to answer questions, crafts for the kids, and even a telescope with a special solar filter will be set-up to take a peek at our solar system’s only star. Explore the calendar linked below for more information on these events and more!
https://www.explorescottcountyva.org/events
Dickenson County
Check out the link to the Jettie Baker Center events page! Located in Clintwood, VA, the events this month include concerts by Whitetop Mountain Band, Bad Moon Rising: a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute, and Mark Lowry. Click the link below for event and ticket information.
https://jettiebakercenter.com/events
Stay up to date on all events by following the Dickenson County Tourism Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/dickensontourism
Russell County
Follow the Experience Russell County, VA Facebook page to stay up-to-date on all the events happening in April!
https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceRussell
Tazewell County
Check out the calendar below to see all the events planned for Tazewell County this month!
https://www.townoftazewell.org/calendar
Washington County
Check out the calendar below for tons of fun events this month in Washington County! Special events this month include a making a ceramic garden gnome class at the William King Art Museum, live music at Abingdon Vineyards and Sweetbay Brewing Company, and a cookie decorating class hosted by Virginia Highlands Festival.
https://visitabingdonvirginia.com/calendar
City of Bristol
Check out the link below to explore Discover Bristol and all the events that April has to offer on the state line! In addition to April events, be sure to grab your tickets for the 2024 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival, as well as the first-ever In the Pines Music Festival on June 1st. Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss out!
https://discoverbristol.org/events
Smyth County
Visit the link below to explore Smyth County events throughout April! Explore the calendar below for more events and information.
https://visitsmythcountyva.com/event-calendar
Wythe County
Local music, Jeopardy-style trivia, and learn how to plant, cultivate, and harvest lavender at the Lavender Academy hosted by Beagle Ridge Herb Farm and Environmental Education Center! Check out the list of events linked below to explore all that April has to offer.
https://vc.visitwytheville.com/events
Grayson County
Check out the events below to explore all that is happening in Grayson County in March! Live music at Crooked Road Jam, bingo, and more. Maple season has finally approached, so join the White Top Maple Festival and learn how maple syrup is made, take tours of maple tapping and syrup processing, and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast with genuine maple syrup, tapped fresh from the highest peaks in Virginia! All the information is at the link below.
https://www.graysoncountyva.com/events-2
Carroll County & City of Galax
Visit the link below to explore what April has to offer in the City of Galax and Carroll County!
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 