Where memories are mountain made.
Where memories are mountain made.
Crafternoon
Get directions: 101 Beaver Dam Road, Hillsville VA 24343
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Wed, February 4th 2026
03:30 pm - 05:30 pm
This program is recommended for ages 8-17. Join us at the library for an afternoon of self-guided, independent crafting. You bring the creativity, we provide the supplies. Craft ideas and examples provided for inspiration.
Galax Old-Time Mountain Music: Learned By Ear, Sung With Heart
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Steel Rails to Dirt Trails: The Galax New River Trail
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Rainy Day Galax: Your Guide to Indoor Fun
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Exploring the Historic Architecture of Galax, VA
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Galax and Vaughan-Bassett: One Town, One Company
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The Galax Bass Fiddles: Where Art Meets Heritage
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One Bag, No Car Keys: A Walkable Girls’ Weekend in Galax
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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…
BBQ in Galax: The Secret Sauce
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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…
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City of Galax Visitor's Center 110 East Grayson Street
Galax, Virginia 24333 -
Phone: (276) 238-8130
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Email: info@visitgalax.com
