http://www.virginia.org Events for Henry County - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:26 AM Henry County Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43918 3/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40192 The Martinsville Speedway brings the spotlight of NASCAR to town when it plays host to the Goody's Cool Orange 500. This is an important stop in The Chase For The Nextel Cup and the only short-track stop in the Chase. The Martinsville Speedway is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2007. 4/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=44188 Music Night at Spencer-Penn Centre will have a wonderful night of Bluegrass and Gospel Bluegrass Music. Open jam session and concessions will begin at 5:30 with scheduled bands beginning at 6:30. Laurel Creek, Grassy Creek Ramblers and The Shelton Brothers are scheduled to perform. Donations accepted for the renovation of the historic building. 4/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43005 Going once, going twice...Sold! Join in the excitement, fury, and fun of an old fashioned auction held monthly at the Horsepasture Ruritan Club Building in Henry County on Route 58. Food and beverages are available from the kitchen with proceeds benefitting the Horsepasture Ruritan Club. There is no admission fee and this is a unique source of alternative family fun and adventure. 4/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=44126 4/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=44187 This talk will focus on Medal of Honor recipient and Delaware native William J. Palmer who rode with George Stoneman on his 1865 raid through Henry County and Martinsville. Thomas Perry is the author of several books including his new book entitled “Stuart's Birthplace: The History of Laurel Hill Farm”. The Thomas Perry Collection is at the Bassett Historical Center. 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=44235 "If Thee Must Fight, Then Fight Well" The Life of Brevet Brigadier General William Jackson Palmer The Man Who Did Not Burn Martinsville. This talk will focus on Medal of Honor recipient and Delaware native William J. Palmer, who rode with George Stoneman on his 1865 raid through Patrick and Henry Counties during the Civil War. For more information visit www.freestateofpatrick.com 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43005 Going once, going twice...Sold! Join in the excitement, fury, and fun of an old fashioned auction held monthly at the Horsepasture Ruritan Club Building in Henry County on Route 58. Food and beverages are available from the kitchen with proceeds benefitting the Horsepasture Ruritan Club. There is no admission fee and this is a unique source of alternative family fun and adventure. 5/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40154 Join Fieldale residents, past and present, in the second annual Fieldale Heritage Festival. Listen to music, watch artisans at work, sample great food, or just enjoy the sites and sounds of a festive event. Children ride ponies and have a slate of on-going activities from which to choose. Experience history with all sorts of memorabilia on display from the mill town's historic past. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43005 Going once, going twice...Sold! Join in the excitement, fury, and fun of an old fashioned auction held monthly at the Horsepasture Ruritan Club Building in Henry County on Route 58. Food and beverages are available from the kitchen with proceeds benefitting the Horsepasture Ruritan Club. There is no admission fee and this is a unique source of alternative family fun and adventure. 6/9/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40155 Join in the spirit as the Martinsville Speedway commemorates its ninth Independence Day event. This year will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Martinsville Speedway. Kids have access to free rides. A top band will be performing. Cap off the day with a beautiful display of fireworks. 7/3/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43005 Going once, going twice...Sold! Join in the excitement, fury, and fun of an old fashioned auction held monthly at the Horsepasture Ruritan Club Building in Henry County on Route 58. Food and beverages are available from the kitchen with proceeds benefitting the Horsepasture Ruritan Club. There is no admission fee and this is a unique source of alternative family fun and adventure. 7/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=44232 7/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43005 Going once, going twice...Sold! Join in the excitement, fury, and fun of an old fashioned auction held monthly at the Horsepasture Ruritan Club Building in Henry County on Route 58. Food and beverages are available from the kitchen with proceeds benefitting the Horsepasture Ruritan Club. There is no admission fee and this is a unique source of alternative family fun and adventure. 8/11/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40185 Join the excitement of the annual Bassett Heritage Festival. Listen to music, watch artisans at work, sample great food, or just enjoy the sites and sounds of a festive event. View a classic car show. Experience history with all sorts of memorabilia on display. Sample great country breakfasts and the famous "Red Pole" hot dog - "it's the chili." 9/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42712 Experience a mixture of music styles featuring area musicians, artists, and local food vendors at the second annual "Foot of the Hills Fest" on September 8, 2007 on the Patrick Henry Community College campus. Gates open at 3:30 pm with continuous music from 4 pm - 9:30 pm. 9/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43005 Going once, going twice...Sold! Join in the excitement, fury, and fun of an old fashioned auction held monthly at the Horsepasture Ruritan Club Building in Henry County on Route 58. Food and beverages are available from the kitchen with proceeds benefitting the Horsepasture Ruritan Club. There is no admission fee and this is a unique source of alternative family fun and adventure. 9/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40189 The biggest NASCAR Late Model Stock car race in the country rolls into Martinsville Speedway for the most exciting Saturday night show. Feel, hear, and share in the excitment of NASCAR Racing at the Martinsville Speedway. The Bailey's 300 Late Model Stock Car Race offers prime racing. The Martinsville Speedway is a classic track in the NASCAR circuit. 9/30/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43005 Going once, going twice...Sold! Join in the excitement, fury, and fun of an old fashioned auction held monthly at the Horsepasture Ruritan Club Building in Henry County on Route 58. Food and beverages are available from the kitchen with proceeds benefitting the Horsepasture Ruritan Club. There is no admission fee and this is a unique source of alternative family fun and adventure. 10/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40190 The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers will be in the stretch run when they hit Martinsville's tough half-mile on October 20th, and that means top-notch action. 10/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43005 Going once, going twice...Sold! Join in the excitement, fury, and fun of an old fashioned auction held monthly at the Horsepasture Ruritan Club Building in Henry County on Route 58. Food and beverages are available from the kitchen with proceeds benefitting the Horsepasture Ruritan Club. There is no admission fee and this is a unique source of alternative family fun and adventure. 11/10/2007