Come out to Claytor Lake State Park and join the rangers for one of many programs on basic survival skills. The event will take place September 8, 2019, 1:00 pm -2:00 pm at the Interpretive Campfire Circle-Campground D. This program may include information on: edible plants, medicinal plants, first aid, safe drinking water, proper packing […]
Category Archives: Adventures in the New River Valley
Adventures in the New River Valley: EastMont Tomato Festival
The 12th Annual EastMont Tomato Festival is on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Meadowbrook Center in Shawsville, VA. Event Schedule: • 8:30 am: Registration for Events • 10:00 am: Official Opening • 10:00 am: Music from Cary Rutledge • 10:30 am: Tomato Royalty Pageant • 10:45 am: Closing […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: Ice Cream Tasting
Adventures in the New River Valley: MLBS Open House 2019
Mountain Lake Biological Station presents their 2019 Mountain Lake Biological Station Open House on Saturday, July 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. This family-friendly event offers the opportunity to meet MLBS scientists and artists, explore historic facilities, and learn first-hand about Station research. The public is invited to get up close and personal with […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: Free Summer Concert in Radford
The Radford Parks and Recreation Department continues their 2019 Free Summer Concert Series with Simple Gifts of the Blue Ridge on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Bisset Park’s Gazebo. Concert starts at 7:00 pm and will end at 8:00 pm every Tuesday evening from July 9 – August 6, 2019. Grab a chair and/or blanket […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: 2019 New River Valley Garden Tour
The Friends of the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library present the 24th Annual New River Valley Garden Tour in seven locations in Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Radford, VA on Saturday, July 6, 2019, 9 am – 5 pm. The Annual New River Valley Garden Tour showcases seven innovative, specialty and simply beautiful private gardens in the New River […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: Fourth of July Celebration
Christiansburg VA Christiansburg Parks and Recreations will be hosting a Fourth of July Celebration on July 4th. The Festival is 10 am – 4 pm, a festival is set up on Main Street with live music, kids’ activities, Christiansburg Farmers’ Market vendors, craft vendors, food trucks and more! Fireworks will start around 9:15 pm and […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: Family Fun Day at the Farm
Thornspring Pastures and FCA Motocross Team Virginia are partnering together to bring a Family Fun Day at the Farm on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Come out and enjoy kids activities, food vendors, live music, a variety of craft and independent consultants and cow pie bingo. Admission is $5.00 per person. Information and photo provided by […]