The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam located at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, has been jamming since around 1995. Initially started by Otto and Nellie Hiatt in their home, the jam grew and moved to the Willis Gap Community Center.
The jam is conveniently located to the Blue Ridge Parkway, as well as the Primland Resort. This jam is open to all skill levels and features old time, bluegrass, country, and gospel music.
The kitchen opens at 6 pm with hotdogs, fresh slaw and chili, candies, chips, sodas, coffee, and bottled water. Music and dancing begin at 7 pm and runs until 10 pm. Come out and bring your family and friends for music, food, and fellowship.