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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…
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…
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,…
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 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 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…
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.…
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…
Blue Ridge Photography Weekend in Galax
Photographers walk through the same streets as everyone else, but they notice things most people miss. A cracked brick that…
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,…
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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City of Galax Visitor's Center 110 East Grayson Street
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Phone: (276) 238-8130
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Email: info@visitgalax.com
