
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,…

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…

The Rex Theater: Galax’s Enduring Arts Epicenter
In the heart of Galax, Virginia, there’s a place where music echoes off the walls, history clings to every corner,…

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.…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…
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