A Place of Vibrant Culture, Tradition, Craft, Music, Food.  #SWVA: Birthplace of country music, homeplace of world-class craft, and your scenic place for real outdoor adventures.  The SWVA Cultural Center is your gateway to Southwest Virginia, just off I-81 near the Tennessee / Virginia state line. You’ll experience “A different side of Virginia” through our craft, music, food, outdoors and Read more...

The week-long Old Fiddlers Convention takes place in Felts Park the 2nd week of August each year, presented by Galax Moose Lodge #733. Musicians and fans from around the world come to perform and hear music on stage and in the campgrounds. It is the world’s oldest and largest fiddlers convention, started in 1935. Read more...

Historically a center for furniture manufacturing, Galax, Virginia is also known as a center of traditional old-time music and musicians.  In 1940, the town of Galax was excited when the historic Rex Theater first opened it’s doors and the public rushed in. Operating as the only movie theater in the twin county area, many area youngsters and families grew up Read more...