The Annual Bassett Heritage Festival will be held Saturday, September 8th. This event is sponsored by the Stanleytown Ruritan Club. There will be vendors with food, snowcones, popcorn, jewelry, flowers, gifts, crafts, baked goods, t-shirts, and more. You will find "Red Pole" Stone's hot hot dogs-it's the chili. The sale of these legendary hot dogs benefits the Bassett Fire Department.

The Bassett Ruritan Club also participates with a Country Breakfast. There is a Classic Car Show, lots of music, free Rides for children sponsored by Bassett Industries and an Honorary Mayor will be elected-results announced just before the 2pm parade.

The festival is held rain or shine. Historic exhibits can be seen in the old Train depot. Displays include Native-American artifacts, photography, historic displays and more.