Happy April! Endure the April showers by exploring the events in SWVA linked below. In addition to April events, do not forget to register for the 2025 ‘Head For the Hills’ SWVA Graduate Med Ed Consortium CME Conference on October 24th – 25th at the historic Martha Washington Inn & Spa in Abingdon, VA!
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Lee, Wise, & City of Norton
April showers bring May flowers! Sunny and 75 °F weather is becoming more and more common, so now is a great time to explore spring events that are taking place all across the region. Listed below are highlights of some of the most popular events this month, including live music every Saturday at GoodTimes in downtown Big Stone Gap and a free community-wide egg hunt hosted on UVA-Wise’s campus on April 19th. Explore the calendar below for more information on all these events plus so much more!
Scott County
Make your way down to Duffield for good food at the Spring Food Truck Rally Kickoff on April 11th from 11 AM – 1 PM. In addition to the food truck rally, check out live Bluegrass and old time country music every Saturday night at the historic Carter Family Fold. Tickets are available for all shows and range from $10 – $20.
Dickenson County
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 April!
Tazewell County
Check out the calendar below to see all the events planned for Tazewell County this month!
Washington County
Are you a Shakespeare or live drama enthusiast? This month, catch the infamous seminal tragedy, Hamlet, live at the Barter Theatre! On a dark night, the Ghost of Hamlet’s father reveals to Hamlet that his death was the result of murder. Now his murderer sits on the throne of Denmark and has taken Hamlet’s mother for his wife. Will Hamlet avenge his father’s death? Fifteen shows remain, so get your tickets at the link below!
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!
Smyth County
Do you love to fish or do you want to learn the art of angling? Blue Ridge Discovery Center is hosting a women’s flyfishing course for both experienced anglers and beginners alike on April 26th – 27th. Tickets and registration info can be found in the calendar below. Other exciting events this month include multiple concerts hosted at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Marion, as well as a Spring Wildflower hike on April 27th. Explore the calendar linked below for more details on these events and so much more!
Wythe County
Observe the patterns of the sun moving across the sky by making a sundial to measure time! On Saturday, April 26th at Seven Sisters Brewery, participants will be able to make a ceramic sundial. Participants will be given instruction on how to build their ceramic sundial. After construction, they will apply color to the sundial, and scratch a design of their choosing. Cost of the class is $40 per person. Registration info can be found in the monthly event calendar linked below.
Grayson County
Concerned that you might not make it to Greece this summer? No worries! The Gate Center is hosting a Mediterranean cooking class by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Food Safety Agent on Tuesday, April 29th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Not only will you learn how to prepare Mediterranean cuisine, but information will be given on how a Mediterranean diet can impact your health. Registration is required and the cost of the class is $15.00 per person. Please call (276)-773-2491 for registration!
Carroll County & City of Galax
Spring has sprung, and so has the Galax Farmers Market! Join them on Saturday, April 19th, for a special Pop-Up Market featuring fresh produce, handmade crafts, baked goods, and more. If you have a little human in your life, explore the dates on the calendar linked below for preschool storytime at the Galax Public Library.
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 