Happy August! It is the time for salt air and rust on your door (IYKYK). As summer ends and fall quickly approaches, soak up the fleeting warm weather and long days by exploring all that Appalachia has to offer! Festival season continues to be in full swing in Southwest Virginia with AVIBE Festival, the Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention, and the approaching Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion next month. Enjoy the outdoors, listen to some good music, and enjoy the company of those you love the most this month!
Lee, Wise, & City of Norton
Happy August! Check out the full calendar below for all the events listed in Wise County this month! Special events this month include karaoke, a miniature teacup fairy garden workshop, the AVIBE Festival in downtown Big Stone Gap, and so much more!
Scott County
Tour the galaxy at Natural Tunnel State Park and join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky! This event is free to the public but feel free to bring a chair or blanket. Check out this event and more at the calendar linked below!
Dickenson County
Check out the link to the Jettie Baker Center events page! Located in Clintwood, VA, this venue is hosting Silver Stallion: Tribute to the Highwaymen. This will be a one-of-a-kind tribute to country music legends Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson & Johnny Cash. General admission tickets start at $15 and are available at the link below.
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 August!
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! Events this month include game night at Tumbling Creek Cider Company, Annie Stokes live at Abingdon Vineyards, and a town-wide yard sale on August 17th. Don’t forget to catch a showing of the Wizard of Oz at the Barter Theatre!
City of Bristol
Check out the link below to explore Discover Bristol and all the events that August has to offer on the state line! In addition to August events, be sure to grab your tickets for the 2024 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival on September 13th-15th.
Smyth County
Visit the link below to explore Smyth County events throughout August! Explore the calendar below for more events and information.
Wythe County
Enjoy the Wytheville Wine Festival, Sunday yoga classes, and even musical bingo at 7 Dogs Brewpub! Check out the list of events linked below to explore all that August has to offer.
Grayson County
Check out the events below to explore all that is happening in Grayson County in August! Live music at Crooked Road Jam, bingo, and more. In addition to live entertainment, enjoy the Grayson County Agricultural Fair at Bottomley Evergreens & Farms and the 88th Annual Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention. Some well-known entertainers have competed in or attended the Convention over the years including Bluegrass legends Janette Carter, Doc Watson, and Ricky Skaggs.
Carroll County & City of Galax
Visit the link below to explore what August has to offer in the City of Galax and Carroll County!
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 