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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…
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…
Galax and Vaughan-Bassett: One Town, One Company Part 2
Read Part One of the Galax Furniture Story Rumors move fast in a small town like Galax. When factory orders…
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…
Galax Winter Getaway: A Quiet Retreat in the Blue Ridge
A Galax winter getaway looks different from the lively months that run from spring through fall. When January settles in,…
Galax Between Seasons: A Time to Step Inside
There’s a moment in Galax between seasons when the town feels neither busy nor quiet, but settled. The festivals have…
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…
Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival in Galax
Main Street glows under a winter sky as dusk settles over Galax. The air smells of cocoa and pine; shopfront…
The Galax Bass Fiddles: Where Art Meets Heritage
Galax, VA, is often viewed through the lens of music. We’ve had a fiddler’s convention annually for nearly 90 years.…
Crafting Holiday Decorations with Galax Leaves
A Blue Ridge Christmas isn’t complete without a touch of local greenery. For generations, one plant has stood out—galax leaves.…
Experience the Magic of the Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention
The Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention is more than a music festival—it’s a week-long immersion into Appalachian music and culture. Each…
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,…
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