The Rocky Mount Dairy Queen Jam has provided musicians a place to start their mornings for over three decades. Possibly the only Dairy Queen in America with a regular jam session, local musicians meet to share breakfast and music. The Rocky Mount Dairy Queen Jam is held every Thursday at 9 AM, from September – May.  Read more...

Chestnut Creek School of Arts offers classes and events year-round for all ages and skill levels in traditional music, heritage crafts, and contemporary arts. CCSA aims to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Southwest Virginia through learning, communicating the value of traditional music and art. CCSA is home to the Galax JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) program. JAM introduces children Read more...

The U.S. Congress declared Bristol the Birthplace of Country Music, and this three-day marquee festival celebrates that designation every September in a big way. Dozens of stages in every corner of downtown Bristol present some of the finest roots music stars, but the festival has an uncanny ability to find the new acts that will soon be known around the Read more...

The Breaks Interstate Park is a major end point of The Crooked Road. The Breaks is a natural haven nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. The park offers miles of hiking trails that wind through breathtaking landscapes, including rugged cliffs, roaring rivers, and dense forests. In addition, the park offers a range of camping options for visitors, from Read more...

The Blacksburg Square Dance community has brought the community together for over 30 years, hosting dances for beginner and experienced dancers alike. Each dance begins with a lesson that covers the basics, so no experience is necessary! Live local bands perform, and a variety of callers host the dance, making each event a unique experience. No dance partner is necessary, Read more...

The Blacksburg Market Square Jam caters to traditional old-time music. This jam brings regional musicians together to pick a tune, enjoy fun times with their friends and family, and take in all that downtown Blacksburg has to offer. If you’re a musician or just interested in learning, come on out to the Jam and play with the best. Or, if Read more...

Big Walker Lookout and BW Country Store are located in Wytheville, Virginia. At an elevation of 3,405, climbing the 100 foot lookout tower provides visitors with breathtaking views, where Only the Birds See More! The BW Country Store features handmade crafts from local artisans, as well as old-fashioned fudge, homemade jams, jellies, and Virginia-made ice cream. Numerous hiking, biking, and Read more...

Allen Hicks was a mandolin maker. Overtime, pickers started hanging around Allen Hicks’ Allen Hicks was a renowned luthier, and crafted many mandolins. Overtime, musicians gathered at his shop for the opportunity to see and play his mandolins. Allen Hicks formed the Hicks Friday night jam to accommodate these musicians. As the jam grew, Hicks added to his shop, installing Read more...