http://www.virginia.org Events for Wythe County - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:35 AM Wythe County Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37487 The New River Trail follows the New River through some of Virginia's most breathtaking mountain scenery. Ride in a passenger van as park staff takes you on a daylong guided tour down the trail. A boxed lunch and complimentary trail map are included. Call for more information or to make a reservation. For seniors. 4/10/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=29083 Enjoy spring on a half-day van tour from the historic Shot Tower to Pulaski along the scenic New River Trail. A complimentary trail map is included. Call the park office for more information or to make a reservation. For seniors 4/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43931 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. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36661 Celebrate Spring Thyme at Beagle Ridge Herb Farm. Take a spring wildflower and nature hike, look for trillium or new born fawn on the hiking trails,or stroll the herbal display gardens and watch the hummingbirds. Sample herbal goodies and herbal tea on the patio. Activites available for the whole family as we celebrate spring in the garden. Free. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36662 Summer Thyme Open House at Beagle Ridge Herb Farm. Join us for a garden tour, a nature hike, classes in the afternoon, and lots of herbal goodies to taste. Activites for all ages and pets welcome. Stroll the gardens, sip tea and watch the hummingbirds or hike the trails and watch for the wildlife that lives on the 160 wooded acres.FREE. 6/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35416 Show your American spirit by enjoying an afternoon filled with bluegrass, gospel and patriotic music performed live. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be available. 7/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35417 Beat the heat with an outdoor concert featuring folk and bluegrass music. Enjoy this tribute to summer with refreshments provided by the local fire and rescue departments. 8/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43587 GrahamFestUSA offers a first-hand view of the South's historic past and present beauty along with great musical performers. GrahamFestUSA's namesakes are Squire David Graham and Major David Graham, original owners of the festival's centerpiece, the Major Graham Mansion and its massive surrounding hills and forests. 9/3/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36679 GARLIC THYME OPEN HOUSE AT BEAGLE RIDGE HERB FARM. Join other Garlic lovers for a day of Garlic and Herbs in the Garden. Sample herbal goodies, herbal tea and lots of Garlic. Enjoy a garden tour, a nature hike or sip tea on the patio and enjoy the views. Classes begin on the hour, including Growing Great Garlic, Cooking with Herbs and Herbs for Fall Planting. All activities FREE. 10/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37487 The New River Trail follows the New River through some of Virginia's most breathtaking mountain scenery. Ride in a passenger van as park staff takes you on a daylong guided tour down the trail. A boxed lunch and complimentary trail map are included. Call for more information or to make a reservation. For seniors. 10/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=31061 Enjoy fall colors on a half-day van tour that includes the historic Shot Tower, Galax and Fries along the scenic New River Trail. A complimentary trail map is included. Call the park office for more information or to make a reservation. For seniors. 10/30/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35421 Enjoy free holiday hayrides and hot chocolate at the park. As the sun sets, Foster Falls comes to life with more than 50,000 colorful lights to celebrate the holiday season. Join in the holiday spirit by donating unopened canned food at the contact station to have your parking fee waived. 12/15/2007