Events Calendar — Blue Ridge Parkway 75

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Old Fort Oktoberfest

Old Fort, NC
Oktoberfest in Old Fort celebrates fall in the mountains with food, local crafts, musicians, and children's rides.

Pick your own Pumpkins and Apples at Dickie Brothers Orchard

Nelson County, VA
Pick your own apples and pumpkins at this beautiful "Century Farm" nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fee for items purchased.

Milestones: Visual Arts Celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway

Asheville Area, NC
Over twenty Southern artists interpret the Blue Ridge Parkway in paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, art, quilts, and wood sculpture — documenting wildlife and scenery along the majestic roadway as it winds through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia.

1–9

Oct2010

40 Days + 40 Nights of Arts and Culture Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Roanoke, VA
40 Days + 40 Nights of Arts and Culture Along the Blue Ridge Parkway will connect visitors to southwest Virginia's performances, concerts, festivals, plays, galleries/exhibitions, comedy, culinary/wine tastings, and more.

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Oct2010

Richard Hurley and Roger Howell perform on the front porch of the Thomas Wolfe's Memorial

Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch

Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville Area, NC
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.

2

Oct2010

43rd Annual Lunsford Festival

Mars Hill, North Carolina

Madison County, NC
The festival is a day-long celebration of the music and dance traditions of the Southern Appalachians, particularly the Blue Ridge Region.

2–3

Oct2010

Battle scene during the 2007 Reenactment at Laurel Hill, Ararat, VA

Civil War Encampment

Patrick County, VA
Events include re-enactment of civil war battle scenes, old-time string music, Civil War sutlers, and more.

2

Oct2010

A forestry student gives her all for her team in the speed chop competition

Forest Festival Day & Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet

Brevard, North Carolina

Brevard, NC
More than 80 traditional craftsmen, exhibitors, forestry students, and entertainers gather at the Cradle of Forestry to celebrate our forests and forest heritage.

2

Oct2010

“Corn Acoustics!” Corn Maze 5th Design Celebrates Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary

Patrick County, VA
Mountain Meadow Farm will open the newest design of their popular “Corn Acoustics!” musically themed corn maze during the 6th Annual Chinquapin Festival.

2–2

Oct2010

2nd Annual Columbus Farm Festival

Polk County, NC
Join us for the second annual Columbus Farm Festival!

2–3

Oct2010

16th Annual Autumn at Oz Party

Beech Mountain, NC
For two days each year, the public is invited to take a nostalgic stroll down the Yellow Brick Road and share memories of Oz with younger generations.

2–2

Oct2010

Apple Butter Festival at Flippen Seaman Packing House

Nelson County, VA
Live music and other entertainment for young and old.

2

Oct2010

Wintergreen Winery “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine”

Nelson County, VA
October is Virginia Wine Month

2

Oct2010

Local artists bring baskets, artwork, pottery, and other crafts

Blowing Rock’s Art in the Park

Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Blowing Rock, NC
Forty-six years after its start, Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show.

2–3

Oct2010

Floyd County Arts & Craft Festival and Quilt Show

Floyd County, VA
Annual Arts and Craft Show highlighting the crafts found in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia.

2

Oct2010

Baywood Pumpkin Festival

Galax, Virginia

Galax, VA
Don't miss this community festival in the mountains of Grayson County.

2

Oct2010

Big Lick Blues Festival

Roanoke, Virginia

Roanoke, VA
The region's largest blues festival with nationally known acts.

3

Oct2010

“Corn Acoustics!” Corn Maze 5th Design Celebrates Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary

Patrick County, VA
Mountain Meadow Farm will open the newest design of their popular “Corn Acoustics!” musically themed corn maze during the 6th Annual Chinquapin Festival.

3

Oct2010

Wintergreen Winery “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine”

Nelson County, VA
October is Virginia Wine Month

7–7

Oct2010

The Blue Ridge Parkway at 75: A Reflection on Past Conflicts and Future Challenges (Public Lecture)

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (Research Triangle)
Public lecture and discussion with historian Ann Mitchell Whisnant, author of Super-Scenic Motorway: A Blue Ridge Parkway History (UNC Press, 2006).

7

Oct2010

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Floyd County, VA
Every Thursday (May-October) Hotel Floyd and Mitchell Music Co. will be hosting a “Live After 5 Concert Series" with bluegrass music, food, drink, and more!

8–10

Oct2010

Montebello Fall Camp and Horse Trail Ride

Nelson County, VA
Bring your horse to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a casual country weekend. Beautiful trails and camping spaces. Bathrooms available.

8–10

Oct2010

44th Annual Autumn Leaves Festival

Mount Airy, NC
The festival showcases our rich musical heritage, such as Old-Time, Blue Grass and Gospel performed by local musicians on the downtown stage.

8

Oct2010

Music Night at Spencer-Penn Centre

Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville-Henry County, VA
Enjoy bluegrass and gospel music at this monthly event.

9–10

Oct2010

Pick Your Own Apples at Silver Creek Orchards

Nelson County, VA
Pick your own apples. Half bushel bags provided.

9–10

Oct2010

Wintergreen Winery “Make Mine Virginia Wine”

Nelson County, VA
October is Virginia Wine Month. "Pull A Cork" and win special discounts and gifts.

9

Oct2010

Mountain Day

Buena Vista, Virginia

Buena Vista, VA
Mountain Day celebrates the culture, history, traditions, and natural beauty of Buena Vista.

9–10

Oct2010

Spruce Pine Potters Market

Spruce Pine, NC
The best of the best potters from the area display and sell their work.

9–9

Oct2010

Mineral City Heritage Festival

Spruce Pine, NC
Crafts, Food, Antiques, Children’s games, Scarecrow Contest, Music and much more.

9

Oct2010

“Corn Acoustics!” Corn Maze 5th Design Celebrates Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary

Patrick County, VA
Mountain Meadow Farm will open the newest design of their popular “Corn Acoustics!” musically themed corn maze during the 6th Annual Chinquapin Festival.

9–10

Oct2010

The Festy

Nelson County, VA
A two day lifestyle experience of Music, Outdoors, Wellness and Raging Good Times.

9

Oct2010

Vinton Fall Festival

Vinton, Virginia

Vinton, VA
An annual festival that begins with a 5K race followed by a pancake breakfast at the VFW. Portions of the streets are closed to traffic and filled with vendor booths and activities.

9

Oct2010

Chateau Morrisette Wine & Music Festival

Floyd, Virginia

Floyd County, VA
Chateau Morrisette’s location at Milepost 171.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a prestigious site offering a breathtaking drive for customers and visitors.

9

Oct2010

Vesuvius Heritage Day

Nelson County, Virginia

Nelson County, VA
Vesuvius Heritage Day is celebrated annually as a means to celebrate Vesuvius's rich mountain heritage.

9

Oct2010

Church Street Art & Craft Show

Haywood County, North Carolina

Haywood County, NC
Over 120 artists, crafters, and food vendors from throughout the southeast will line Waynesville's Main Street to help celebrate the festival.

9

Oct2010

Wintergreen Winery “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine”

Nelson County, VA
October is Virginia Wine Month

9–10

Oct2010

15th Carolina Bonsai Expo

Asheville Area, NC
The North Carolina Arboretum transforms into the bonsai capital of the Southeast as it hosts the Carolina Bonsai Expo.

9

Oct2010

Mountain Foliage Festival and Grand Privy Races

Grayson County, VA
The name says it all … traditional music, lots of great food, and arts and crafts display and sale. And don't miss the Privy Races.

9

Oct2010

Mountain Glory Festival

Marion, North Carolina

Marion, NC
Local musicians, artists, craftsmen, food vendors, and more plus the Mountain Glory Quilters Guild exhibit displayed in the gallery of the McDowell Arts Council.

9

Oct2010

Bethel 5K and Half-Marathon Race

Haywood County, North Carolina

Haywood County, NC
The two races run simultaneously. The 5K runs on mostly level land while the half-marathon runs through the beautiful mountain roads of Bethel.

9

Oct2010

River City Wine and Jazz Festival

Waynesboro, Virginia

Waynesboro, VA
Enjoy tastings from Virginia Wineries, great food, and cool Jazz along the South River in Historical Downtown Waynesboro and under the stars.

10

Oct2010

“Corn Acoustics!” Corn Maze 5th Design Celebrates Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary

Patrick County, VA
Mountain Meadow Farm will open the newest design of their popular “Corn Acoustics!” musically themed corn maze during the 6th Annual Chinquapin Festival.

10

Oct2010

Whitetop Mountain Molasses Festival

Grayson County, VA
The highest mountains in Virginia will have their fall “coat of many colors” on so bring your camera when you come to the Whitetop Mountains Molasses Festival.

10

Oct2010

Wintergreen Winery “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine”

Nelson County, VA
October is Virginia Wine Month

10

Oct2010

Craig County Fall Festival

Town of New Castle/Craig County, Virginia

Town of New Castle/Craig County, VA
This will be the 28th annual festival with street fair, antique car show, and live entertainment.

14–16

Oct2010

View from summit of Sharp Top, Peaks of Otter

Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Symposium

Roanoke, VA
What is your role in the long-term health of the Blue Ridge Parkway? How can you benefit from being a Parkway gateway community? Get these answers at more at this unique conference on the occasion of the Parkway's 75th Anniversary.

14

Oct2010

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Floyd County, VA
Every Thursday (May-October) Hotel Floyd and Mitchell Music Co. will be hosting a “Live After 5 Concert Series" with bluegrass music, food, drink, and more!

15–16

Oct2010

Blue Ridge Tote Basket

Ashe County, NC
Ancestral artistry will be taught using the fundamental skills of over-under weaving, triple weave, applying the rim, then lashing to secure the basket.

15–16

Oct2010

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center Fall Festival

Stecoah Township, NC
Preserving mountain traditions for generations to come. Mountain music - clogging - country fair - horse show - Antique Tractor Show - Local Arts and Crafts - Folklife Demonstrations - Civil War Encampment.

15–18

Oct2010

14th Annual Harvest Festival

Stecoah Township, NC
Celebrate mountain heritage and traditions at the 14th Annual Harvest Festival with something for all ages!

15–17

Oct2010

21st Annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree

Franklin/Nantahala, NC
Fine Jewelry, Rough & Cut Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils & More!

15

Oct2010

Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch

Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville Area, NC
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.

16

Oct2010

“Corn Acoustics!” Corn Maze 5th Design Celebrates Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary

Patrick County, VA
Mountain Meadow Farm will open the newest design of their popular “Corn Acoustics!” musically themed corn maze during the 6th Annual Chinquapin Festival.

16

Oct2010

New River Trail Fall Foliage Bike Ride

Galax, Virginia

Galax, VA
The Fall Foliage Bike Ride is an organized, leisurely event that offers residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy a scenic ride on the New River Trail.

16

Oct2010

Bridle Creek Fall Festival

Grayson County, VA
Live entertainment, children's games, an auction, and lots of good food. Come enjoy the fun in the beautiful mountains of Grayson County.

16–17

Oct2010

Indian Summer Days

Patrick County, VA
Indian Summer Days Festival, celebrating the harvest of the year with old-time and bluegrass music, regional artisans selling their crafts, fresh local in-season produce, and a corn maze on the farm featuring a Blue Ridge Parkway 75th anniversary design.

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