http://www.virginia.org Events for Surry County - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:34 AM Surry County Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39429 Claremont weekend full of history, food, music, crafters for the enjoyment of all. The Godspeed available for boarding. 5/5/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43912 Come to the park to enjoy a special concert featuring Steve Bassett, collaborator of the hit single Sweet Virginia Breeze, and the award-winning bluegrass band, Michelle Nixon and Drive. Before the concert, get an up-close view of unique, period instruments and hear stories about where they've been. There's also a special after-concert "pickers' camp" folks camping in the park. 5/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=24181 Fun for the whole family, come celebrate the early days of farming with an exciting and educational weekend. The event includes tractor pulls, vintage trucks, steam engines, kids' activities, demonstrations, farm animals, arts and crafts, a flea market, entertainment, peanut-picking, blacksmithing, food and more. 6/9/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=20283 Three of Virginia's primary products are celebrated in this two-day festival of arts, crafts, music and, of course, food. More than 225 artisans display wares. An assortment of native Virginia food vendors will be on-hand with menus that include renowned pork barbecue, pork rinds, pork chops, sausage, ham biscuits, peanut pie and peanut brittle. Bring an appetite and plan to stay all day. 7/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40065 Reconnect with family roots throughout history by celebrating African-American history and culture. Artisans, ethnic food, educational programs, and live music ensure a great time for all. 8/18/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=25047 This festival is for the kids as well as the whole family. Learn about modern and days-gone-by harvesting and enjoy Halloween activities and games. Food is available. 10/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=20752 Enjoy Christmas past by interacting with more than 100 costumed craftsmen and artisans who demonstrate and sell their wares. Plenty of entertainment and delicious food make this a great way for the whole family to kick off the season. Be sure to visit the decked-out Chippokes Mansion and the Farm and Forestry Museum while you're there. 10/26/2007