Fries Town Market (Fries, VA)
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Fries Community Center, 316 W Main Street, Fries, VA, 24330
Market opens every Saturday – food, art, crafts and more! Outdoor market at the Fries Depot.

National Kids to Parks Day (Grayson Highlands State Park)
2026-05-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Grayson Highlands State Park, 829 Grayson Highland Lane, Mouth of Wilson, VA, 24363
Join a Ranger for fun scavenger hunts.
9:15 – Rhododendron Trail Scavenger Hunt (Meet at Massie Gap Field)
2:00 – Twin Pinnacles Scavenger Hunt (Meet behind the Visitor’s Center)

Music Jam and Covered Dish Meal: Matthews Living History Farm Museum (Galax, VA)
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Matthews Living History Farm Museum, 476 White Pine Rd, Galax, VA
Round Robin style Music Jam held in the Pavilion, bring a covered dish to share and your own drink. We will clear a spot if you want to dance, everyone welcome to participate. The Farm furnishes the tableware. Occurs every Tuesday through 9/8.

Thursday Night Jam Session (Fries, VA)
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Historic Fries Theatre, 316 W Main Street, Fries, VA
Doors open by 5:30 pm. Weekly jam starts at 7:00, Cakewalk at 8:00. Music, Dancing, Fellowship. Everyone welcome. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Bring canned goods, etc. for the Fries Community Center Food Drive.

Independence Farmers Market - EVENING (Independence, VA)
2026-05-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Independence Town Park
Fourth Friday Evening Market at the intersection of Highways 21 and 58.
We hope folks who haven’t been able to attend the regular 9am – 1pm market can come to these Markets. Once a month, on the 4th Friday, the regular 9am-1pm market will be replaced by an evening market at Town Park from 3-7pm. Enjoy all the regular vendors and a food truck and IFM Kids Bucks too.

Thunder By the River - Classic Car Cruise-In (Fries, VA)
2026-05-23 14:00 - 19:00 | Fries Town Park, 336 Firehouse Drive, Fries, VA, 24330
Enjoy a wide variety of classic cars, food and music!

Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series - Shawn Camp (Galax, VA)
2026-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue Ridge Music Center, Music Center Road, Galax, VA
Blue Ridge Music Center – Outdoor Amphitheater
Tickets: $35 in advance/$40 at the door

Free Movies at The Rex (Galax, VA): Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:30 | The Rex Theater, 113 East Grayson St, Galax, VA, 24333
No tickets required. Doors open at 6 pm. Movie begins at 6:30 pm.
Modern and Classic Movies. NEW Audio System, 4K Digital Projection
Family Friendly with affordable concessions.

Independence Farmers Market (Independence, VA)
2026-05-29 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Independence Town Park
At the intersection of Highways 21 and 58.

Concert: Parker Barrow (Galax, VA)
2026-05-29 19:00 - 22:00 | The Rex Theater, 113 East Grayson St, Galax, VA, 24333
For tickets, please visit: PARKER BARROW Tickets at The Rex Theater- Galax Reserved in Galax by The Rex Theater | Tixr

Music Jam and Covered Dish at Matthews Living History Farm Museum (Galax, VA)
2026-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Matthews Living History Farm Museum, 476 White Pine Rd, Galax, VA

Free Movies at The Rex (Galax, VA): Chicago (2002)
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:30 | The Rex Theater, 113 East Grayson St, Galax, VA, 24333

Blue Ridge Fiber Fest (Sparta, NC)
2026-06-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 16:30 | Alleghany, NC County Fairgrounds, 1375 US-21, Sparta, NC, 28675

Concert: Caleb Caudle (Galax, VA)
2026-06-05 19:00 - 23:00 | The Rex Theater, 113 East Grayson St, Galax, VA, 24333
For tickets, visit: Caleb Caudle Tickets at The Rex Theater- Galax Reserved in Galax by The Rex Theater | Tixr

Race: Elk Creek Dragway (Elk Creek, VA)
2026-06-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Elk Creek Dragway, 711 Victory Lane, Elk Creek, VA
Races every Saturday from May – September. See their website for complete schedule.
Gates Open at 9am
Time Runs @ 11 am
First Round is around 1pm or 2 pm

Spectator Fees:
Adults (13 and older): $15
Kids (12 and younger): Free

National Trails Day (Grayson Highlands State Park)
2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Grayson Highlands State Park, 829 Grayson Highland Lane, Mouth of Wilson, VA, 24363
Join a Ranger on National Trails Day for a guided hike along one of America’s most iconic trails, The Appalachian Trail! The Wilburn Ridge Rock Hop hike is considered difficult and is just under 5 miles. For further inquiries, please reach out to kathryn.miller@dcr.virginia.gov

Free Movies at The Rex (Galax, VA): A League of Their Own (1992)
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:30 | The Rex Theater, 113 East Grayson St, Galax, VA, 24333

Jeep Jam (Galax, VA)
2026-06-13 | Felt’s Park, 601 S Main Street, Galax, VA, 24333

Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series - Steep Canyon Rangers (Galax, VA)
2026-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue Ridge Music Center, Music Center Road, Galax, VA
Blue Ridge Music Center – Outdoor Amphitheater
Tickets $40 in advance/$45 at the door

Free Movies at The Rex (Galax, VA): The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants (2025)
2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:30 | The Rex Theater, 113 East Grayson St, Galax, VA, 24333
