The US 21 Road Market is always held the last full weekend of July (Friday-Sunday), July 28-30th, 2017. The Road Market is a cooperative endeavor in which residents, shopkeepers, restaurants and merchants host hundreds of yard sales, side walk sales, flea markets and community events along US Route 21 and stretches for 100 miles from Harmony, North Carolina to Wytheville, Virginia. Individuals interested in learning more about the US 21 Road Market are encouraged to contact our offices at 800-553-2322.
Martha Bassett and Band (Swing, Jazz, Folk, Country, and Rock) Winston-Salem, NC will be performing. The Mountain Soul Music Festival will be held on every last Sunday of the month starting in April until December. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated!
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
Music on Main comes back for summer 2017 on the first Friday of each month, June through October. Music starts at 6 pm; stores and restaurants open at 5 pm. Downtown Sparta’s merchants, restaurants, and attractions welcome visitors with music in 6 or more venues. Check each month’s list of performers at our Blue Ridge Music Trail site (blueridgemusicnc.com- Music on Main in Sparta). Music on Main is free. We are a family and kid friendly event.
At 9pm there will be a moonlight paddle at New River State Park. Space is limited. To register please call 336-982-2587
The VFW Car Show will be held on August 5. There will be trophies awarded around 1 PM for Best of Show, People’s Choice, and Best of Show Top 30. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, Disc, Jockey, food vendors, door prizes. $5 for admission.
Food sales will begin at 9 AM until 1 PM, including chopped pork BBQ with sauce, 1/2 lb. and 1 lb. cups, sandwiches, BBQ chicken 1/2 or whole, cole slaw will be sold with the chopped pork BBQ.
Alleghany JAM will be holding a golf tournament at High Meadows Country Club on August 8. Double shotgun begins at 8 AM and 1 PM. $100 per person includes lunch. Benefits will go to Alleghany Junior Appalachian Music program for elementary school children.
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
Whole and half chicken for sale starting by 8:30 AM or when the chicken is cooked. These are sold out by mid-morning. $9 whole, $5 half.
Join Tom Kellner, New River State Park Camp Host and Fly Fishing Guru for a casting demonstration. Learn the basic set up and use of a fly rod verses a casting rod. Borrow a rod from the park or bring your own. After learning basics: practice, practice practice and you may land a smallie or red eye bass. Good luck and have some Fun at the Park.
Join a park ranger to learn about natures “dam builders”…the good…the hazards…and their role in the eco-system of our forests and waterways. There will be a short hike to look at beaver signs. Please bring water, and dress for the weather.
Demolition Derby and Figure 8 racing will take place at Alleghany County Fairgrounds. Smash-up race to the last car running, food vendors, activities for kids. Admission is $10 adults, children 12 and under free with adult. This is a fundraiser for Sparta-Alleghany Volunteer Fire Department.
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
Bring your own beverage. All materials will be provided. Ages 18 to adult welcome. Please register by emailing redwood@skybest.com
A fashion show benefiting Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation will take place on Saturday, August 19, 2017 beginning at 11:30 AM located at Old Beau. Tickets are $35.00 and must be purchased in advance. There will be a cash wine bar available.
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
Bring your own beverage. All supplies will be furnished. $35 ages 18 to adult.
The Mullins Sisters (Gospel, Bluegrass, and Country) Gloucester, Virginia will be performing. The Mountain Soul Music Festival will be held on every last Sunday of the month starting in April until December. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Join Kathy Abernathy as she deonstrated her basket weaving technique and describes her method of choosing colors and materials she uses for her baskets.
Kathy’s baskets are displayed at the Alleghany County Library during the month of August.
Bring your lunch the library will provide drinks and deserts.
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
Bring your own beverage. All supplies will be furnished. Please register at redwood@skybest.com
Music on Main comes back for summer 2017 on the first Friday of each month, June through October. Music starts at 6 pm; stores and restaurants open at 5 pm. Downtown Sparta’s merchants, restaurants, and attractions welcome visitors with music in 6 or more venues. Check each month’s list of performers at our Blue Ridge Music Trail site (blueridgemusicnc.com- Music on Main in Sparta). Music on Main is free. We are a family and kid friendly event.
Food sales will begin at 9 AM until 1 PM, including chopped pork BBQ with sauce, 1/2 lb. and 1 lb. cups, sandwiches, BBQ chicken 1/2 or whole, cole slaw will be sold with the chopped pork BBQ.
A FREE Family Movie night is taking place on Sunday, September 3, 2017 beginning at 6:30 PM at Crouse Park. There will be hotdogs, popcorn, mini games, and more! The movie playing will be SING.
In case of rain, the event will be moved to Cornerstone Christian Fellowship on Grandview Dr.
Please donate school supplies for the county schools.
The topic is “Build A Better Breakfast”. We will be learning about the many health benefits of a healthy breakfast and sampling breakfast recipes. Please call the Extension office to register.
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
A beginning series for Senior Citizens and Those Who Love Them. Pre-registration is required for this event since a light meal will be served at this kick-off event.
Whole and half chicken for sale starting by 8:30 AM or when the chicken is cooked. These are sold out by mid-morning. $9 whole, $5 half.
Perfect for Autumn Décor.
Paint Couture! TM Paint, Glaze and German Glitter Glass. Beautiful! Several colors to choose from. $35 per student. Class size limited.
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
Second in a series for Senior Citizens and Those Who Love Them.
The Western Piedmont Symphony will be in concert at the Alleghany Auditorium presented by the Alleghany Education Foundation. Seats are $20 or $10. Tickets will be available in advance at the door.
Echo Ridge Astronomical Society will be set up at the Mountain Heritage Festival on Main Street in Sparta. Check with the Library for more information and exact location. Don’t miss it!
Some 100 food and craft vendors & demonstrators will be spread out on Main Street for this celebration of mountain life. There will be music and entertainment.
Old fashioned day at Stone Mountain State Park will begin at 11 AM until 4 PM. There will be live music, displays of quilting, blacksmithing, looming, fishing lure tying, bee keeping, basket weaving, pottery, and much more
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
Jonah Riddle and the Carolina Express (Bluegrass/Gospel) Burnsville, NC will be performing. The Mountain Soul Music Festival will be held on every last Sunday of the month starting in April until December. Admission is free but donations are appreciated!
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
Next program in a series for Senior Citizens and Those Who Love Them.
D.A.N.A will be holding a candlelight vigil on the Court House lawn on October 5th from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM.
Presented by Dave Collings representing Echo Ridge Astronomical Society. Dave’s Astro Photo of ‘The Sunflower Galaxy’ has recently been published in Sky and Telescope Magazine for October 2017. This magazine has over 100,000 subscriptions sold.
Music on Main comes back for summer 2017 on the first Friday of each month, June through October. Music starts at 6 pm; stores and restaurants open at 5 pm. Downtown Sparta’s merchants, restaurants, and attractions welcome visitors with music in 6 or more venues. Check each month’s list of performers at our Blue Ridge Music Trail site (blueridgemusicnc.com- Music on Main in Sparta). Music on Main is free. We are a family and kid friendly event.
Food sales will begin at 9 AM until 1 PM, including chopped pork BBQ with sauce, 1/2 lb. and 1 lb. cups, sandwiches, BBQ chicken 1/2 or whole, cole slaw will be sold with the chopped pork BBQ.
Join Master Gardener Laurie on a 1-mile hike to view the last of the fall wildflowers of New River State Park. It is recommended to dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Join a Ranger at the Highway 221 visitor center, and learn what makes the New River one of the oldest in the world. The hike will take us on a moderate trail winding through pine forest that lead to the river’s edge, and then travels back to the visitor center with oaks and hickories overhead.
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
