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One Bag, No Car Keys: A Walkable Girls’ Weekend in Galax
Walkable girls’ weekends are best with a bit of spontaneity. No schedule to keep. A place where you can park the car and leave it. The company of friends who make you laugh and allow the weekend to unfold as it will. That’s what makes Galax such a good pick for a girls’ weekend, especially…
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Pack a Lunch, Find a View: Scenic Picnic Spots Near Galax VA
Some days, it’s just time to be outside. You feel it in your shoulders. Maybe you’ve had a long morning. Maybe you’ve been staring at a screen too long. Sometimes, all it takes is a snack and a view that doesn’t come with noise. You don’t need to leave town to find a quiet spot.…
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Galax Farmers Market: Local Food, Local Folks
For most Saturday morning patrons, the day starts with coffee from a food truck parked at the edge of the Galax Farmers Market. It’s usually there early, getting set up before the first shoppers arrive—coffee brewing, menu board going up. The truck changes from week to week, but there’s always something hot to drink and…
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BBQ in Galax: The Secret Sauce
By seven in the morning, smoke already lingers above Main Street in Galax. It drifts from a long row of cookers—some handmade, others hauled in on trailers built for competition. Teams stand quietly behind their setups, checking temps, watching the color of the meat, waiting for the next step. The conversations are quiet, the movements…
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Galax Old-Time Mountain Music: Learned By Ear, Sung With Heart
He’s eleven, holding a mandolin that’s older than he is. The tune he’s picking is older still. In Galax, kids don’t just learn music—they inherit it. They learn the same way their grandparents did: by ear, through repetition, and by watching someone who already knows the tune. That’s how Galax old-time mountain music survives—not because…
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Rainy Day Galax: Your Guide to Indoor Fun
Rain can change your plans, but it doesn’t have to ruin them—especially in Galax, Virginia. When the clouds roll in, our small town turns inward, revealing a creative, musical, and cozy side you might miss on a sunny day. Whether you’re into hands-on art, toe-tapping tunes, hot coffee, or wood-fired pizza, on a Rainy Day…
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World Flavors, Small Town: A Galax Food Tour
It starts the way it always does. “What do you want to eat?” “I don’t know. What do you want to eat?” Somewhere in a car parked on Main Street or gassing up at Sheets, a couple visiting Galax is having that familiar conversation. They’re not sure what they’re hungry for—but they know they’re hungry.…
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Discover Family Camping at Galax’s Cliffview Campground
When the pace of modern life seems unrelenting—when busy schedules, endless tasks, and noise seem inescapable—you know it’s time to take a break. You need a place to relax, breathe fresh air, hear the rustle of a nearby creek, and see the stars at night—a place to reconnect with the family. Galax’s Cliffview Campground, in…
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Steel Rails to Dirt Trails: The Galax New River Trail
A Journey Begins Stand at the Galax New River Trail trailhead, and it’s hard to imagine the place any different. It’s peaceful, quiet—just the sound of leaves rustling and maybe a cyclist coasting by. But a hundred years ago? This spot was a whole different story. Back then, this wasn’t a trail—it was a lifeline.…
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Brew & Wander: The Ultimate Galax Coffee Crawl
Start Here: The Case for a Coffee Crawl Galax may be known for bluegrass, but its coffee scene has its own rhythm. Whether you’re after a no-nonsense cup of black coffee, a finely tuned pour-over, or a latte that tastes like someone cared while making it, you’ll find it here. The Galax coffee crawl is…
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One Bag, No Car Keys: A Walkable Girls’ Weekend in Galax
Walkable girls’ weekends are best with a bit of spontaneity. No schedule to keep. A place where you can park…
Echoes in the Hills: Galax, Virginia’s Vibrant Music Scene
Entering Galax, VA, from either east or west, it’s clear that the town is serious about its music: the greeting…
Brew & Wander: The Ultimate Galax Coffee Crawl
Start Here: The Case for a Coffee Crawl Galax may be known for bluegrass, but its coffee scene has its…
Honoring Sacrifice: The Blue Ridge Veterans Memorial
Alongside the Galax Public Library stands the Blue Ridge Veterans Memorial. This distinctive landmark is a tribute to past and…
Revisiting the Chilling Ghost Stories of Haunted Galax
Many have shared this unsettling experience: alone, wandering through an unfamiliar hallway or stepping into an unlit room, a chill…
Galax Dulcimer: A Unique Appalachian Sound
Music has always found a way to seep into the cracks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s in the air,…
Pack a Lunch, Find a View: Scenic Picnic Spots Near Galax VA
Some days, it’s just time to be outside. You feel it in your shoulders. Maybe you’ve had a long morning.…
From Barbershop to White House: Galax Hill Billies Wild Ride
How’s this for an unlikely scenario? A group of musicians from Galax, Virginia, fresh off a barbershop jam session, lands…
Galax Farmers Market: Local Food, Local Folks
For most Saturday morning patrons, the day starts with coffee from a food truck parked at the edge of the…
World Flavors, Small Town: A Galax Food Tour
It starts the way it always does. “What do you want to eat?” “I don’t know. What do you want…
Galax Musical Legends, Part 1: Ernest Stoneman
Galax, Virginia, has earned its title as “The World Capital of Old-Time Mountain Music.” One name, however, stands as the…
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🚨 New merch alert! 🚨
Our New River Trail shirts are here and they’re looking sharp! 😍🌲 Whether you’re hitting the trail or just repping Galax in style, these tees are the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.
👕 Soft, comfy, and locally themed
📍 Available now at the Galax Tourism Center
⏳ While supplies last!
Swing by and grab yours today! 💙
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Show us your weekend through a Galax lens — trails, tunes, tan lines, and all. Tag us so we can brag on you! 📸✨
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If “local and lovely” is your vibe, the Galax Farmers Market on Saturday is your spot. Bring a basket — and your appetite. 9am-1pm🧺 206 N. Main Street, Galax, VA 24333 … See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to The Holiday Band for an amazing show to kickoff our 20th Anniversary Competition!
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Use the good weather break and enjoy the outdoors with loved ones this week! Discover the best picnic spots in Galax to try out!
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Blue skies and cool creeks calling your name? You’re in luck. Galax trails are open, quiet, and waiting on your next big “ahhh.” ✨ Visit the New River Trail and take a moment to connect back to nature. Share your pics from your trip and tag us on social! … See MoreSee Less
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❤️We will be working with a partner team in collecting excess barbecue from the competition teams. This will be donated to God’s Storehouse Soup Kitchen to serve families in need. Last year’s donations fed 500+ individuals in our communities.
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Movie night at the Rex! No cover charge, just that old-time theater feel and popcorn that hits the spot. Doors open at 6, movie starts at 6:30pm! 🍿 Tonights movie: Fried green Tomatoes … See MoreSee Less
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For details about 2025 Smoke on The Mountain:
Smoke on The Mountain Galax, VA.
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Art around here isn’t just pretty — it’s personal. Come find a piece that feels like home (or just makes you smile real big). 🎨 visit Chestnut Ceeek School of the Arts main lobby to browse local art work for sale! … See MoreSee Less
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🎻 Get ready! The Old Fiddler's Convention is coming Aug 4–9, 2025! Watch this special heritage series video featuring Tyler Hughes and learn how music lives on in Galax, VA: #GalaxMusic #Fiddlers89 … See MoreSee Less
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Another week of Galax goodness ahead! Movies, music, mountain trails, and maybe a sunset or two worth pulling over for after a full day of activities! 🚗🌄
Check out this week's lineup of events!
Monday (7/21/25):
-Tell a Librarian a Joke Day, 9am-5pm at the Galax-Carroll Regional Library
-Book to Movie: Matilda, 1pm-3pm at the Galax-Carroll Regional Library
Tuesday (7/22/25):
-Jam Session, 6pm-7:30pm at The Rex Theater
-Music Jam + Potluck, 6pm-8pm at Matthews Living History Farm Museum
Wednesday (7/23/25):
-Free movie, 6pm-8pm at The Rex Theater: Fried Green Tomatoes
-Story time + games, 11am-12pm at Matthews Living History Farm Museum
Thursday (7/24/25):
–Galaxfarmersmarket will be CLOSED!
-TARANTULAS! Event from 11am-12pm at the Carroll County Public Library
Friday (7/25/25):
–Smoke on The Mountain Galax, VA. all day event!
-Free wine tasting, 2pm-6pm at Chapters Bookshop
-Ranger program (ages 9-17) from 10am-11am at the Galax-Carroll Regional Library
Saturday (7/26/25):
-Live music, 7pm-10pm at Creek Bottom Brewing Company Tasting Room & Pub Galax
–Galaxfarmersmarket from 9am-1pm
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Smoke on The Mountain is happening this week!Our 20-Year Anniversary is this week! July 25 + 26. Join us in Downtown Galax, Virginia!
Free Admission! Music! Food and Craft Vendors!
Friday Music
The Holiday Band – 7pm
Saturday Music
Mallie Belle – 11am
New River Line – 1pm
Above the Dam – 5pm
Band Of Oz – 8pm
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🎉🌽 Who’s ready to toss some bags and show off their cornhole skills?! Join New River Trail State Park at the Galax Farmers Market for some FREE cornhole fun! 🥳
📅 July 17th | 3-7 PM
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Bring the family, challenge your friends, and enjoy a great time with the community! 🎯🙌
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