New River Bridge Family Campground

Independence Farmers Market (Independence, VA)
2026-07-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-05 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Independence Town Park
At the intersection of Highways 21 and 58.

Free Movies at The Rex (Galax, VA): V for Vendetta (2005)
2026-07-01 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.

Fries Town Market (Fries, VA)
2026-06-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Fries Community Center, 316 W Main Street, Fries, VA, 24330
Market opens every Saturday – food, art, crafts and more! Located inside the Community Center. Free coffee provided by the Town of Fries.

Independence Farmers Market - EVENING (Independence, VA)
2026-06-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Independence Town Park
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.

At the intersection of Highways 21 and 58.

Grayson County Fiddlers' Convention (Elk Creek, VA)
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-27 | Elk Creek Fire Hall, 57 School Lane, Elk Creek, VA, 24326
The Grayson County Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention is a celebration of heritage music in America. Music and memories are made in the breathtaking valley of Elk Creek, Virginia the last full weekend in June.
57 School Lane, Elk Creek, VA 24326
Contact graysonfiddlers@gmail.com for information.

Thursday Night Jam Session (Fries, VA)
2026-06-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-04 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.

Free Movies at The Rex (Galax, VA): Fall Guy (2024)
2026-06-24 18:00 - 20:30 | The Rex Theater, 113 East Grayson St, Galax, VA, 24333

Thunder By the River Classic Car Cruise-In (Fries, VA)
2026-06-20 14:00 - 19:00 | Fries Town Park, 336 Firehouse Drive, Fries, VA, 24330
Enjoy a wide variety of classic cars, food and music!

Hillbilly Dayz (Galax, VA)
2026-06-20 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-19 12:00 - 23:00 | Downtown Galax
A fun celebration to kick off summer! Parade, Live Music, Beer Garden, Vendors, Food and all sorts of Hillbilly Fun!

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

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

Fries Town Market (Fries, VA)
2026-06-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 13:00 | 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.

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

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

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

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

Blue Ridge Fiber Fest (Sparta, NC)
2026-06-06 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-05 09:00 - 17:00 | 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

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

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
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.
