April showers bring May flowers! As the evenings get longer, summertime is quickly approaching in Appalachia. Use these extra hours of daylight to enjoy local concerts, art classes, and drinks & trivia with friends! In addition to the usual local events, explore the various world-class festivals that call Appalachia home! Specifically, this month includes Damascus Trail Days, a favorite of hikers and those who love the outdoors. Explore and enjoy!
Lee, Wise, & City of Norton
Happy May! 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! Celebrate the end of the school year with family and friends!
Scott County
On May 12th, visit the historic Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, to listen to unforgettable renditions of Johnny’s famous songs delivered by actor-musicians in a toe-tapping, soul-stirring musical biography on the very stage Johnny Cash performed his last concert. Explore the calendar linked below for more information on this event, ticket availability, and more!
Dickenson County
Check out the link to the Jettie Baker Center events page! Located in Clintwood, Virginia, the events this month include concerts by Gene Watson and Arlo Mckinley. 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!
Russell County
Follow the Experience Russell County, VA Facebook page to stay up-to-date on all the events happening in May!
Tazewell County
Check out the calendar below to see all the events planned for Tazewell County this month!
Washington County
Check out the calendar below for tons of fun events this month in Washington County! Special events this month include a barn quilt making class, acrylic pour class, and a tea & tarot event at Full Bloom Farm House!
City of Bristol
Check out the link below to explore Discover Bristol and all the events that May has to offer on the state line! In addition to May 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!
Smyth County
Visit the link below to explore Smyth County events throughout May! Explore the calendar below for more events and information.
Wythe County
Local music, a live herb wreath-making class hosted by Beagle Ridge Herb Farm, and enjoy dinner with a ghost at the Octagon Mansion! Check out the list of events linked below to explore all that May has to offer.
Grayson County
Check out the events below to explore all that is happening in Grayson County in May! Live music at Crooked Road Jam, bingo, and more. Also, the annual Damascus Trail Days has finally arrived. Join hikers from all over the world on the Appalachian Trail on May 17th – 19th.The festival will include the famous hiker parade, workshops, lectures, auction, hiking, biking, music, family activities, amazing crafts, exhibits, vendors, delicious food, and much more. All the information is at the link below.
Carroll County & City of Galax
Visit the link below to explore what May has to offer in the City of Galax and Carroll County!
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 