Things To Do


 

For those of you interested in the different farmer's markets around the area, we are posting the information as soon as we receive it.  Thank you for your patience.  If you should have certain market info, please send us an email at events@inourneighborhood.com  Thank you.


ABINGDON FARMER'S MARKET GRAND OPENING:  AFM Pavillion;  Opens Saturday, April 17, from 7:00am - 1:00pm; Corner of Remsburg & Cummings; Abingdon, VA.  Seniors coupons now matched. Visit www.abingdonfarmersmarket.net.  Free weekly newsletter at abingdon.farmers.market@gmail.com.  
 
BLOUNTVILLE FARMERS MARKET: LOCATION: In the parking lot of the Sulivan County Extension Office; 3258 Highway 126; Bountville, TN (diagonally across from Burger King). Any interested vendors, please call 423-279-2723 for more information.  TIME:  3:00pm. Will be open every Thursday beginning on May 27. 

BRISTOL TN/VA FARMER'S MARKET (DOWNTOWN CENTER).  State Street.  Opens May through October.  Saturday: 7:00am - 11:30am. July through August - Wednesdays 3:00pm - 7:00pm.  For more information, call 423-764-1879

CHILHOWIE FARMERS MARKET: Chilhowie, VA.  Every Thursday beginning June 3rd thru October 7th4:00pm - 7:00pm in Warrior Park located in the center of the Town of Chilhowie on East Lee Highway near the Old High School.  Help us grow our market!  If you are interested in a vendor space or for more information, visitwww.chilhowie.org or contact Kelly Spencer-Hill at (276) 646-3232. 

GLADE SPRING FARMER'S MARKET:  Glade Spring, VA  Every Saturday 8:00am until noon, May 8 (opening day) thru October 16.  Location: Town Square. Will have an activity each month starting with Mother's Day. Accepting senior farmers market nutrition coupons and Snap EBT cards. Visit www.gladespring-farmersmarket.com.

LEBANON FARMER'S MARKET:  Lebanon, VA Wednesdays 11:00am - 5:00pm; Saturdays 7:00am - 1:00pm
MARION REGIONAL FARMER'S MARKET:  Marion, VA    Location: Town Square Parking Lot in downtown Marion. For more information, call 276-783-4190, visit www.mariondowntown.org or email kheath@marionva.org.  April 17 - EARLY market kick-off preview sale. Farmers Market to open full-time on May 8. 


  
 
 
 
SEPTEMBER 2-5: FIRE IN THE HOLE RIDE & RALLY: Lebanon, VA - Moccasin Valley section. Live bands nightly, contests, vendors, bike rides, dirt drags, bike show, corn hole tournaments, camping & more. Sept. 5 - Coal Miners Remembered (CMR) motorcycle ride, 1:00pm in Russell County governmental offices parking lot, on Main St. $10 donation appreicated. Admission fees, $10 per person per day or a $30, four-day rally pass. For schedule of events, www.fireinthehole.org.

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SEPTEMBER 4: FIRST SATURDAY AT WEST WIND FARM VINEYARD - WINERY: Max Meadows, VA. 5:00pm - 8;00pm. Big Blues Beat - Oldies/Blues. $10 per person. 276-699-2020.

SEPTEMBER 4: BIG WALKER COUNTRY STORE PRESENTS APPLE BUTTER MAKING: Big Walker Lookout. 276-663-4016.

SEPTEMBER 4, 5, 6 - SMYTH COUNTY JAM FESTIVAL: Chilhowie Recreation Park on banks of the Holston River. Play It Forward will perform bluegrass music, old time gospel, finger picking, open mic show and lots of family fun. Bring a chair/blanket to this free event starting at 6:00pm on Saturday. Visit www.scjam.com for more information.

SEPTEMBER 5: MOUNT ROGERS APPALACHIAN TRAIL CLUB WALK: Meet at the caboose in Damascus @ 1;30pm. Carpool to Whitetop Mountain for a short in & out walk to Buzzard Rock. Bring rain gear, water, sunblock, hat, camera, and a snack.  Contact Judith Foster @ jf@netscape.com for more information. 

SEPTEMBER 5: BIG WALKER COUNTRY STORE GOSPEL SINGING W/JERRY JONES: 1:00pm Big Walker Lookout. 276-663-4016

SEPTEMBER 10: RED BARN BLUEGRASS: 7:00pm. Featuring New Ridge Bluegrass Band. $4.00 per person; 310 Rome Road, Max Meadows. 276-637-0252 or www.info@pleasanthillfarm.com

SEPTEMBER 10-11: BLAND HORSE SHOW: Friday night @ 7:00pm; Saturday @ 11:00am and 5:30pm. 276-682-4256 or 276-688-4878 or visit www.blandhorsebiz@yahoo.com. 

SEPTEMBER 11: SMYTH COUNTIES 9TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO AREA VETERANS & SERVICEMEN & WOMEN...emergency services personnel, law enforcement personnel and their families.  This is a day of community activities beginning at 8:00am at the Marion Farmer's Market.  Farmer's Market is located at the corners of Chestnut and Cherry Streets. Contact Ken Heath for more information...276-783-4190. 

SEPTEMBER 11-12: HUNTING & FISHING EXPO: LOCATION: SW VA Higher Education Center; Abingdon, VA Featuring the legendary Bryon Ferguson, Master of the Longbow. Free parking. Admission: $2.00; Children under 12 admitted free. For more information, call 276-619-4300

SEPTEMBER 11-12: 28th ANNUAL SMOKY MOUNTAIN FIDDLERS CONVENTION: Loudon County, TN. Friday's activities begin at 6:00pm with concert featuring Just Us, Paul Williams & the Victory Trio and Brand New Strings. Evening also includes arts & crafts festival. Visit www.loudoncounty.com.

SEPTEMBER 11-12: 10th ANNUAL SYCAMORE SHOALS CELTIC FESTIVAL: Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area (Park) in Elizabethton, TN.  Music, dancing, clans, vendors, food, and fun for the whole family!  For more information go to: www.shoalsceltfest.com.

SEPTEMBER 13-18: WASHINGTON COUNTY, VA FAIR:LOCATION: Abingdon, VA (Washington Co. Fairgrounds). Horse show, horse pull, livestock shows, petting zoo, carnival, big cat encounter. 8:00pm each evening. $10 for adults; $2 for 6-12 years old and preschool FREE. 276-628-6233 or 276-628-6222 or visit www.washcofair.com 

SEPTEMBER 15: 17TH ANNUAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE: LOCATION: SW VA Higher Education Center Grand Hall; Abingdon, VA. Registration @ 8:30am; Conference from 9:00am-1:30pm. Cost: $15/per person. RSVP by 9/10/10.  For more information: call 276-739-2474 or email swagner@vhcc.edu. 

SEPTEMBER 17-19: BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS: LOCATION:  State Street; Downtown Bristol, TN/VA.  $40/weekend pass. For more information: www.bristolrhythm.com.  

SEPTEMBER 23-26: THE 5th ANNUAL EUPHORIA FESTIVAL: LOCATION: Greenville, SC.  A fun and wonderful food, wine and music festival. For more information, visit www.euphoriagreenville.com



Abingdon Farmers Market – www.abingdonfarmersmarket.net

Abingdon Senior Center: Abingdon, VA (The Virginia Ballroom); 300 Senior Drive. www.abingdonseniorcenter.com  276-628-5859 

Abingdon Winery & Vineyard; Abingdon, VA  www.abingdonwinery.com 276-623-1255

A Likely Yarn:  Abingdon, VA  www.alikelyyarn.com  276-628-2143

AmRhein Wine Cellars, 9243 Patterson Drive; Bent Mountain, VA 540-929-4632 www.amrheinwine.com

The Arts Depot – Abingdon, VA – www.abingdonartsdepot.org  276.628.9091

Asheville, NC  www.exploreasheville.com

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium; Kingsport, TN  www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447

The Barter Theatre; Abingdon; www.bartertheatre.com or 276-628-3991

Beech Mountain; Beech Mountain, NC;  www.beechmtn.com or call 800-468-5506

Blacksnake Meadry, 605 Buffalo Road; Dugspur, VA 276-834-6172 www.blacksnakemead.com

Black Rooster Gallery; Marion, VA. www.blackrooster-va.com  or call 276-783-4800.

Blowfish Emporium; Bristol, VA 276-644-1428 or visit www.blowfishemprium.com

Blue Moon Dinner Theatre – Johnson City, TN 423-232-1350 or visit us at www.bluemoondinnertheatre.com

Blue Ridge Music Center; Galax, VA  www.blueridgemusiccenter.org or call 276-236-5309

Blue Windmill Galleries – Abingdon, VA; E. Main St. 276-608-9903 or visit www.bluewindmillgalleries.com

Bristol Motor Speedway; Bristol, TN www.bristolmotorspeedway.com  423-989-6933

Bristol Caverns  www.bristolcaverns.com  423-878-2011

Bristol Train Station; Bristol, VA www.thebristoltrainstation.org  276-644-1573

Capo's Music Store:  Abingdon,, VA www.caposmusicstore.com  276-525-1880

Carter Family Fold; Hilton, VA  www.carterfamilyfold.com 276-386-6054

The Cave House Craft Shop: Abingdon, VA – www.cavehousecraftshop.org  276-628-7721

Chateau Morisette Winery & Vineyard: 287 Winery Road; Floyd, VA - 540-593-2865  www.thedogs.com

Countryside Vineyard and Winery: off of 81S, Exit 63. Call 423-323-1660 for information.

Creation Kingdom Zoo - Snowflake, VA - www.creationkingdomzoo.com or 276-690-5450

The Crooked Road – www.thecrookedroad.org

Courtside Vineyards; Blountville, TN  www.cvwineryandsupply.com  423-323-1660

Damascus General Store; 1004 South Shady Avenue; Damascus, VA. www.damascusgeneralstore.com    276-475-5259

Davis Valley Winery; Rural Retreat, VA  www.dvwinery.com 276-686-8855

Dixie Stampede: Pigeon Forge, TN  www.dixiestampede.com 800-356-1676

Doe River Gorge; Elizabethton, TN  www.doerivergorge.com  423-725-4010

Dollywood; Pigeon Forge, TN  www.dollywood.com or 800-DOLLYWOOD

Dreamland Alpacas, LLC., 13050 Bell Lane; Meadowview, VA 24361; Call 276-494-6798 or visit us at www.DreamlandAlpacas.com

Fields- Penn 1860 House Museum-Abingdon,VA; W. Main St; 276-676-0216

Festival Information: NC, SC, TN, VA, & KY  Visit website for festival & event information: www.festivalnews.info ; email info@festivalnews.info.or call 800-357-0121.  Request a copy of a festival newspaper.

Foggy Ridge Hard Cider, 1328 Pineview Road; Dugspur, VA 276-398-2337 www.foggyridgecider.com

The Gallery @ Barr Photographics; Abingdon, VA;  E. Main St; 276-628-1486 or visit www.barrphotographics.com

The Gallery at the Martha-Abingdon, VA; 150 W. Main St. 276-628-3161 or 423-742-2150 or visit www.marthawashingtoninn,com/martha-washington-gallery

General Francis Marion Hotel; 107 East Main Street; Marion, VA 276-783-4800 or visit www.gfmhotel.com 

Grandfather Mountain; Lineville, NC.  www.grandfather.com 828-733-4326

Grayson Highlands State Park; Mouth of Wilson, VA 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov

Hands-On Regional Museum Johnson City, TN  www.handsonmuseum.org or call 423-434-4263

Harry W. Meador Coal Museum; Big Stone Gap, VA; www.bigstonegap.org or call 276-523-9209

Hidden Momories Antiques & Gallery – Abingdon, VA; W. Main St 276-628-5377

Historical Society of Washington County Virginia; Abingdon, VA 276-623-8337 or visit www.hswcv.org.

Hungry Mother State Park, Marion,VA www.stateparks.com/hungry_mother 276-781-7400

Kil'n Time: Bristol, TN  423-573-9950

Kingsport Theatre Guild; Kingsport, TN  – www.kingsporttheatre.com

Knoxville Zoo; Knoxville, TN  www.knoxvillezoo.org or call 865-637-5331

The Lincoln Theatre; Marion,VA  www.thelincoln.org  276-783-6093

The Martha Washington Inn; Abingdon, VA  www.marthawashingtoninn.com  276-628-3161

Mast General Store; Valle Cuicis, NC (and other locations) www.maststoreonline.com

Monticello, Charlottesville, VA www.monticello.org  434-984-9822

Mountain Road Wine Experience, Tours & tastings held September 11-12. $30 per ticket for self-guided tasting tours. www.mountainroadexperience.com

MountainRose Vineyard; Wise VA. www.mountainrosevineyard.com

Museum of the Middle Appalachians; Saltville, VA www.museum-mid-app.org 276-496-3633

Natural Tunnel State Park; Duffiled, VA 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov

The Paramount Center for the Arsts; Bristol, TN www.theparamountcenter.com 423-274-8920

Peaks of Otter Winery & Orchards, 2122 Sheep Creek Road; Bedford, VA 540-586-3707 www.peaksofotterwinery.com

Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center; Clintwood, VA, www.ralphstanleymuseum.com or call 276-926-5591

Roan Mountain; Roan Mountain, TN  www.roanmountain.com/festival or 423-772-0190

Rocky Mount Musuem  www.rockymountmuseum.com   423-538-7396

The Royal Studio & Gallery: 509 State Street; Bristol, VA.  423-956-5109 or visit www.theroyalstudioandgallery.com

Rural Retreat Winery; Rural Retreat, VA. www.ruralretreatwinery.com

S.B. Paul Art Gallery; 606 State Street; Bristol, TN  423-573-2199 or visit www.sbpaulartgallery.com

Settler's Museum of Southwest Virginia: Smyth Co. (Groseclose, VA/Exit 54) June - August (Saturdays) 276-686-4401 www.settlersmuseum.com

Simply Natural, Inc. Garden Center & Landscape Co; 27294 Lee Highway Abingdon, Va. 24211 www.simplynaturalva.com, 276-206-3890

South Holston Reservior  www.tennesseelakeinfo.com/southholston  or 800-332-0900

Southwest Virginia Museum State Park; Big Stone Gap, VA 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov

Southwest Vriginia State Parks: Call 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov

Star Museum; Main Street; Abingdon, VA 276-608-7452 or visit Robert Weisfield's Facebook page.

Steele Creek Park and Nature Center; Bristol, TN.  Visit www.bristoltn.org, Nature Center: 423-989-5616; Golf – 423-764-6411.

Sugar Mountain; Banner Elk, NC  www.banner-elk.com or call 800-784-2768

Tennessee Newspaper and Printing Museum; Rogersville, TN  www.rogersville.us

The Tasting Room, 203 South Locust Street; Floyd, VA 540-745-22220 www.thetastingroomva.com

Thomas J. Boyd Museum; Wytheville, VA  http://museums.wytheville.org or call 276-223-3330

Titanic Museum: Pigeon Forge, TN www.titantic-pigeonforge.com  800-381-7670  $25(adults) and $11.15 children (6-12)

Tweetsie Railroad; Blowing Rock, NC  www.tweetsie.com  or call 877-TWEETSIE

Veterans Memorial Park – Abingdon, VA (exit 14) www.abingdonveteranspark.com or call 423-753-1553 or 423-753-1558

Villa Applacchia Winery - 752 Rock Castle Gorge; Floyd, VA 540-358-0357  www.villaappalaccia.com

Virginia Creeper Trail; www.virginiacreepertrailmap.com

Warrior’s Path State Park; Kingsport, TN  423-8531

Wetlands Water Park; Jonesborough, TN  www.jonesboroughtn.org or call 276-223-0891

West Wind Farm Winery; Max Meadows, VA www.westwindwine.com

White's Mill & Merchantile: White's Mill Road; Abingdon, VA  Wednesday - Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Wilderness Road State Park; Ewing, VA 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov

William King Museum – Abingdon, VA; 276-628-5005 or visit www.williamkingmuseum.com

White’s Mill; Abingdon VA  – www.whitesmill.org 

Wolhfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre; Wytheville, VA  www.wohlfahrthaus.com

Zazzy Z’s Coffee House & Gallery; Abingdon, VA  E. Main St. 276-698-3333 or visit www.zazzyz.com.