Spring on the Blue Ridge Parkway – Photo by Hugh Morton

2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Join us on an extraordinary journey through the stories of this remarkable route and the region through which it passes. Discover the opportunities the 75th Anniversary presents for us all!

Upcoming EventsCelebrate the Anniversary

Music Night at Spencer-Penn Centre: 12 Mar 2010; Martinsville-Henry County, VA
Enjoy bluegrass and gospel music at this monthly event.

Roanoke’s St. Patrick’s Day and McDonald’s Parade: 13–13 Mar 2010; Roanoke, VA
This is one of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the Mid-Atlantic region, and it grows larger every year!

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway Viewshed Planting Event: 20 Mar 2010; Roanoke County, VA
The purpose of FRIENDS' plantings is to save Parkway views by creating a barrier between the Parkway and the surrounding urban landscape.

Harmon Field Heritage Days: 25–28 Mar 2010; Polk County, NC
Harmon Field Heritage Days is held annually on the fourth weekend of March in Tryon, NC, a quaint town nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Fairview Ruritan’s Fiddlers’ Convention: 27–27 Mar 2010; Galax, VA
An evening of Oldtime and Bluegrass Music Competition

Whitetop Mountain Maple Festival: 27–28 Mar 2010; Grayson County, VA
This unique festival is always held the last full weekend in March in the Whitetop Community.

Mountain Music Rende-Vous: 3–3 Apr 2010; Grayson County, VA
Old Time Competition with a French twist.

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Every one of us who has ever traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway has a story to tell about why this scenic route is more than a road. But in case you need a few suggestions … Learn more

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