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5/19/2013 |
WHITETOP MT. RAMP FESTIVAL Location: Mt Rodger's Fire Dept Whitetop VA Contact: , Phone: Webpage: , Email: Description: Third Sunday in May Watch the Ramp Eating Contest - Hilarious! (How many Ramps can you eat in 3 minutes?) For those who don't know, a ramp is a wild onion and hot! Bluegrass Music, Dancing, Crafts. |
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5/24/2013 |
FIDDLER'S GROVE/OLE TIME FIDDLERS AND BLUEGRASS FE Location: Union Grove, NC Contact: JESSIE COCKMAN , Phone: 828-478-3735 Webpage: www.fiddlersgrove.com , Email: info@fiddlersgrove.com Description: Oldest Fiddlers' Festival in North America, celebrating its 82nd year. Noted as Local Legacy by Library of Congress in 2000. Family-run and family-friendly. Memorial Day weekend every year. Camping on site. Free workshops for ticket-holders. |
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5/25/2013 |
FIDDLER'S GROVE/OLE TIME FIDDLERS AND BLUEGRASS FE Location: Union Grove, NC Contact: JESSIE COCKMAN , Phone: 828-478-3735 Webpage: www.fiddlersgrove.com , Email: info@fiddlersgrove.com Description: Oldest Fiddlers' Festival in North America, celebrating its 82nd year. Noted as Local Legacy by Library of Congress in 2000. Family-run and family-friendly. Memorial Day weekend every year. Camping on site. Free workshops for ticket-holders. |
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6/7/2013 |
GALAX LEAF & STRING FESTIVAL Location: Galax VA Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://visitgalax.com/gfvirginia_bluegrass.aspx , Email: Description: This year, Leaf & String promises to be better than ever with more acts, more activities and more fun for everyone. A full sampling of local music, luthiers, arts, crafts and regional and national authors on hand to meet and entertain you. |
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6/7/2013 |
MT AIRY FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Mt. Airy, NC Contact: VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK , Phone: 336-786-2236 Webpage: http://www.mtairyfiddlersconvention.com/ , Email: http://garyatv@aol.com Description: A toe-tapping, foot-stomping good time presents itself each year when thousands of music lovers turn out for the annual Bluegrass & Old-time Fiddlers Convention in Mount Airy. |
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6/8/2013 |
GALAX LEAF & STRING FESTIVAL Location: Galax VA Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://visitgalax.com/gfvirginia_bluegrass.aspx , Email: Description: A full sampling of local music, luthiers, arts, crafts and regional and national authors on hand to meet and entertain you. |
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6/8/2013 |
MT AIRY FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Mt. Airy, NC Contact: VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK , Phone: 336-786-2236 Webpage: http://www.mtairyfiddlersconvention.com/ , Email: http://garyatv@aol.com Description: A toe-tapping, foot-stomping good time presents itself each year when thousands of music lovers turn out for the annual Bluegrass & Old-time Fiddlers Convention in Mount Airy. |
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6/14/2013 |
CHARLIE POOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL Location: Spray Cotton Mills is 413 Church St., Eden, NC Contact: LOUISE PRICE , Phone: (336) 623-1043 Webpage: http://www.charlie-poole.com , Email: lwprice@embarqmail.com Description: Through the years, this event has featured many of the legends in Americana music |
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6/14/2013 |
HENRY REED MEMORIAL FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Glen Lyn, Va. Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.gilesmountainstringband.com/henryreed.h , Email: Description: |
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6/14/2013 |
MAURY RIVER CONVENTION Location: Buena Vista, Virginia Contact: THE MAURY RIVER FIDDLERS' CONVENTION , Phone: 800-555-8845 Webpage: http://www.glenmaurypark.com/ , Email: KAustin@wlu.edu Description: Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and bordered by the Maury River, Glen Maury Park is a beautiful place to gather with friends for music, fellowship and fun. |
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6/15/2013 |
CHARLIE POOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL Location: Spray Cotton Mills is 413 Church St., Eden, NC Contact: LOUISE PRICE , Phone: (336) 623-1043 Webpage: http://www.charlie-poole.com , Email: lwprice@embarqmail.com Description: Through the years, this event has featured many of the legends in Americana music |
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6/15/2013 |
HENRY REED MEMORIAL FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Glen Lyn, Va. Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.gilesmountainstringband.com/henryreed.h , Email: Description: |
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6/15/2013 |
MAURY RIVER CONVENTION Location: Buena Vista, Virginia Contact: THE MAURY RIVER FIDDLERS' CONVENTION , Phone: 800-555-8845 Webpage: http://www.glenmaurypark.com/ , Email: KAustin@wlu.edu Description: Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and bordered by the Maury River, Glen Maury Park is a beautiful place to gather with friends for music, fellowship and fun. |
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6/15/2013 |
WAYNE HENDERSON MUSIC FESTIVAL Location: Grayson Highland State Park Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.waynehenderson.org/ , Email: info@waynehenderson.org Description: Featuring Ronnie Reno and the Reno Tradition. A highlight of each years festival is the Guitar Competition. |
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6/28/2013 |
GRAYSON COUNTY CONVENTION Location: Elk Creek, VA Contact: ELK CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT , Phone: 276-655-4740 Webpage: http://www.ecvfd.net/home/grayson-county-fiddler-s-convention , Email: ecvfd@ls.net Description: Folk Song (1st 20 people to register each night), Claw Hammer Banjo, Dulcimer, Blue Grass Bands, Old Time Bands, Blue Grass Fiddle, Autoharp, Flat Foot Dance, Bass Fiddle, Blue Grass Banjo, Dobro, Guitar, Mandolin, Old Time Fiddle, Youth Competition |
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6/29/2013 |
GRAYSON COUNTY CONVENTION Location: Elk Creek, VA Contact: ELK CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT , Phone: 276-655-4740 Webpage: http://www.ecvfd.net/home/grayson-county-fiddler-s-convention , Email: ecvfd@ls.net Description: Folk Song (1st 20 people to register each night), Claw Hammer Banjo, Dulcimer, Blue Grass Bands, Old Time Bands, Blue Grass Fiddle, Autoharp, Flat Foot Dance, Bass Fiddle, Blue Grass Banjo, Dobro, Guitar, Mandolin, Old Time Fiddle, Youth Competition |
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7/6/2013 |
CHRISTMAS IN JULY Location: West Jefferson Contact: KEN BRASHEAR , Phone: 336-846-1498 Webpage: http://www.christmasinjuly.info/ , Email: cij@christmasinjuly.info Description: Found in the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area in the northwest mountains of North Carolina, this free admission event has something for the whole family. Featuring great music and crafts from local area artists, awesome food, and fun for all ages. |
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7/12/2013 |
MUSICFEST 'N SUGAR GROVE Location: Historic Cove Creek School grounds, Sugar Grove NC Contact: PAT BIRDSONG , Phone: 828-297-2200 Webpage: http://www.covecreek.net/sgmfest.htm , Email: covecreek@skybest.com Description: This family friendly festival held in the beautiful Cove Creek valley, will feature Doc Watson, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Steep Canyon Rangers, Kruger Brothers, and many more local and regional bands. |
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7/13/2013 |
MUSICFEST 'N SUGAR GROVE Location: Historic Cove Creek School grounds, Sugar Grove NC Contact: PAT BIRDSONG , Phone: 828-297-2200 Webpage: http://www.covecreek.net/sgmfest.htm , Email: covecreek@skybest.com Description: This family friendly festival held in the beautiful Cove Creek valley, will feature Doc Watson, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Steep Canyon Rangers, Kruger Brothers, and many more local and regional bands. On Saturday, a Songwriters Showcase will be hosted by |
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7/19/2013 |
ALLEGHANY COUNTY FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds, Sparta, NC Contact: TREVER NICHOLS , Phone: 1-800-372-5473 Webpage: http://www.alleghanyfiddlers.com/ , Email: savfd@skybest.com Description: Bluegrass and old time competition in junior and senior categories, plus dance contests and entertainment. Saturday night features a senior band championship playoff. Friendly atmosphere and plenty of vendors with food and other items. |
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7/20/2013 |
ALLEGHANY COUNTY FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds Sparta, NC Contact: TREVER NICHOLS , Phone: 1-800-372-5473 Webpage: http://www.alleghanyfiddlers.com/ , Email: savfd@skybest.com Description: Bluegrass and old time competition in junior and senior categories, plus dance contests and entertainment. Saturday night features a senior band championship playoff. Friendly atmosphere and plenty of vendors with food and other items. |
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7/31/2013 |
THE APPALACHIAN STRING BAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Location: Clifftop WV Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.wvculture.org/stringband/ , Email: Description: July 29 thru Aug 2, 2009 |
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8/1/2013 |
THE APPALACHIAN STRING BAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Location: Clifftop WV Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.wvculture.org/stringband/ , Email: Description: July 29 thru Aug 2, 2009 |
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8/2/2013 |
ASHE COUNTY BLUEGRASS & OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTI Location: Ashe County Park in Jefferson, NC Contact: VICKY MOODY , Phone: 336-977-1427 Webpage: http://www.ashefiddlers.com , Email: info@ashefiddlers.com Description: Day 2 of the 40th Annual Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers Convention! Bring your lawn chair or quilt and join us for the Music in the Mountains with some of the best musicians in the nation. Camping available. Fresh food cooked on site. Advance tickets $8/ni |
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8/2/2013 |
THE APPALACHIAN STRING BAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Location: Clifftop WV Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.wvculture.org/stringband/ , Email: Description: July 29 thru Aug 2, 2009 |
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8/3/2013 |
ASHE COUNTY BLUEGRASS & OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONV Location: Ashe Park, Jefferson, NC Contact: VICKY MOODY , Phone: 336-977-1427 Webpage: www.AsheFiddlers.com , Email: ashefiddlers@yahoo.com Description: 40th Annual Old Time and Bluegrass Convention at Ashe Park in Jefferson, NC. Come celebrate with us at this family-friendly event that includes competitions between musicians from throughout the southeast for over $3500 in prize money, join the jam sessio |
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8/3/2013 |
THE APPALACHIAN STRING BAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Location: Clifftop WV Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.wvculture.org/stringband/ , Email: Description: July 29 thru Aug 2, 2009 |
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8/4/2013 |
THE APPALACHIAN STRING BAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Location: Clifftop WV Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.wvculture.org/stringband/ , Email: Description: July 29 thru Aug 2, 2009 |
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8/5/2013 |
GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541 Webpage: http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/ , Email: Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention.Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM |
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8/6/2013 |
GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541 Webpage: http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/ , Email: Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM |
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8/7/2013 |
GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541 Webpage: http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/ , Email: Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM |
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8/8/2013 |
GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541 Webpage: http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/ , Email: Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM First come,fi |
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8/9/2013 |
GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541 Webpage: http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/ , Email: Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM |
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8/9/2013 |
OLA BELLE REED HOMECOMING FESTIVAL Location: American Legion Ball Field, Lansing, NC Contact: CAROLE FORD , Phone: 704 975 3058 Webpage: http://www.olabellefest.com/ , Email: onthewindfall@bellsouth.com Description: Old Time, bluegrass, and gospel music fesival honoring Lansing born Ola Belle Campbell Reed. 3-day even . Visiting and local bands. Banjo competition, childrens events, food, arts, and crafts. Tickets on sale at Lowe's Food stores or on the website (under |
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8/10/2013 |
GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541 Webpage: http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/ , Email: Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM |
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8/10/2013 |
OLA BELLE REED HOMECOMING FESTIVAL Location: American Legion Ball Field, Lansing, NC Contact: CAROLE FORD , Phone: 704 975 3058 Webpage: http://www.olabellefest.com/ , Email: onthewindfall@bellsouth.com Description: Old Time, bluegrass, and gospel music fesival honoring Lansing born Ola Belle Campbell Reed. 3-day even . Visiting and local bands. Banjo competition, childrens events, food, arts, and crafts. Tickets on sale at Lowe's Food stores or on the website (under |
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8/11/2013 |
OLA BELLE REED HOMECOMING FESTIVAL Location: American Legion Ball Field, Lansing, NC Contact: CAROLE FORD , Phone: 704 975 3058 Webpage: http://www.olabellefest.com/ , Email: onthewindfall@bellsouth.com Description: Old Time, bluegrass, and gospel music fesival honoring Lansing born Ola Belle Campbell Reed. 3-day even . Visiting and local bands. Banjo competition, childrens events, food, arts, and crafts. Tickets on sale at Lowe's Food stores or on the website (under |
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8/16/2013 |
FRIES FIDDLERS’ AND BLUEGRASS CONVENTION Location: Fries Town Park, Fries, VA Contact: , Phone: 276-773-2471 Webpage: , Email: Description: On the weekend following the Old Fiddlers’ Convention at Galax‚ the Fries Volunteer Fire Department hosts a competition for the best in old-time fiddle‚ bluegrass fiddle‚ old-time banjo‚ bluegrass banjo‚ dobro‚ as well as other instrumental categories‚ in |
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8/17/2013 |
FRIES FIDDLERS’ AND BLUEGRASS CONVENTION Location: Fries Town Park, Fries, VA Contact: BETTY SCOTT , Phone: 276-773-3711 Webpage: , Email: Description: On the weekend following the Old Fiddlers’ Convention at Galax‚ the Fries Volunteer Fire Department hosts a competition for the best in old-time fiddle‚ bluegrass fiddle‚ old-time banjo‚ bluegrass banjo‚ dobro‚ as well as other instrumental categories‚ in |
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8/23/2013 |
LAUREL BLOOMERY FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Old Mill Music Park, Laurel Bloomery, TN Contact: JACKIE WARDEN , Phone: 423-727-9595 Webpage: , Email: Description: Located in the prettiest part of TN is Laurel Bloomery at the Old Mill Park along side the river with all the camping and fun you can have to end the season!!Always the Sat. before Labor Day, admission at gate. |
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8/24/2013 |
LAUREL BLOOMERY FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Old Mill Music Park, Laurel Bloomery, TN Contact: JACKIE WARDEN , Phone: 423-727-9595 Webpage: , Email: Description: Located in the prettiest part of TN is Laurel Bloomery at the Old Mill Park along side the river with all the camping and fun you can have to end the season!!Always the Sat. before Labor Day, admission at gate. |
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8/31/2013 |
HAPPY VALLEY OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Hwy. 286 Lenoir, Caldwell County Contact: TONY DEAL , Phone: 828-758-9448 Webpage: http://www.happyvalleyfiddlers.com/ , Email: tonyraydeal@gmail.com Description: Two day old time music and bluegrass competition with prizes for individual and bands. |
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9/1/2013 |
HAPPY VALLEY OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION Location: Hwy. 286 Lenoir, Caldwell County Contact: TONY DEAL , Phone: 828-758-9448 Webpage: http://www.happyvalleyfiddlers.com/ , Email: tonyraydeal@gmail.com Description: Two day old time music and bluegrass competition with prizes for individual and bands. |
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9/13/2013 |
LANSING LA FESTIVAL Location: Lansing Ball Field Contact: , Phone: (336) 384 3938 Webpage: http://www.lansingnc.com , Email: Description: Live gospel and folk music, fun activities for the kids including face painting, hay rides, and inflatable attractions |
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9/14/2013 |
LANSING LA FESTIVAL Location: Lansing Ball Field Contact: , Phone: (336) 384 3938 Webpage: http://www.lansingnc.com , Email: Description: Live gospel and folk music, fun activities for the kids including face painting, hay rides, and inflatable attractions |
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9/28/2013 |
GRAYSON HIGHLANDS FALL FESTIVAL Location: Grayson Highland State Park Contact: GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK , Phone: (276) 579-7092 Webpage: , Email: Description: Fourth weekend in September.Features molasses and apple buttermaking, cider squeezing, bluegrass and old-time music, dancing, chicken dinners, a wild pony sale and handcraft sale. |
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9/29/2013 |
GRAYSON HIGHLANDS FALL FESTIVAL Location: Grayson Highland State Park Contact: GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK , Phone: (276) 579-7092 Webpage: , Email: Description: Fourth weekend in September.Features molasses and apple buttermaking, cider squeezing, bluegrass and old-time music, dancing, chicken dinners, a wild pony sale and handcraft sale. |
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10/11/2013 |
AUTUMN LEAVES FESTIVAL Location: Mt Airy, NC Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.ncfestivals.com/events/eventdetails.asp?event=467 , Email: http://info@ncfestivals.com Description: The Autumn Leaves Festival showcases our rich musical heritage, such as Old-Time, Blue Grass and Gospel performed by local musicians on the downtown stage |
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10/12/2013 |
AUTUMN LEAVES FESTIVAL Location: Mt Airy, NC Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.ncfestivals.com/events/eventdetails.asp?event=467 , Email: http://info@ncfestivals.com Description: The Autumn Leaves Festival showcases our rich musical heritage, such as Old-Time, Blue Grass and Gospel performed by local musicians on the downtown stage |
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10/12/2013 |
WHITETOP MTN MOLASSES FESTIVAL Location: Mt Rogers Fire Hall, US 58 Contact: GRAYSON COUNTY TOURIST INFO , Phone: 540-773-3711 Webpage: , Email: grayson@ls.net Description: Second Sunday in October at the Mount Rogers Fire Hall on US 58. Features traditional music, crafts, apple butter and molasses making. |
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10/13/2013 |
AUTUMN LEAVES FESTIVAL Location: Mt Airy, NC Contact: , Phone: Webpage: http://www.ncfestivals.com/events/eventdetails.asp?event=467 , Email: http://info@ncfestivals.com Description: The Autumn Leaves Festival showcases our rich musical heritage, such as Old-Time, Blue Grass and Gospel performed by local musicians on the downtown stage |
