July 17 & 18: 3rd Annual Green Bank Herb Fair!

This July 17 & 18th, enjoy two days of herbs at the 3rd Annual Green Bank Herb Fair! There will be small class sizes, engaging speakers, and lots of personal interaction. This year’s fair includes a Butterfly Tent, a Wild Herb Walk, Historic Herb use, a Local-Food Lunch, and an Herb Farm Market! The classes […]

Mtn Music Trail: Festivals, Jams, Dances, & more!

Summer is finally here, and for fans of traditional Appalachian music, the communities along US Route 219 host a variety of festivals, jams, dances, and more each and every weekend. The Mountain Music Trail is a group of venues, musicians, and others devoted to presenting and promoting that living heritage. This month, we’ve curated a […]

Sat. July 11: Cycling Challenge w/ Gran Fondo!

No need to cross the Atlantic for an Old World cycling experience! Visit Virginia’s scenic Alleghany Highlands region for the sixth annual Gran Fondo on Saturday, July 11th. Easily accessible from Interstate 64, the Alleghany Highlands’ majestic peaks and picturesque valleys might be mistaken for a region of France or Germany. With electronic chip timing, […]

June 11-14: Ducks, Games, & Fireworks at River Fest!

A Ronceverte, WV tradition, join the fun at this year’s River Festival, scheduled from Thursday, June 11th-14th. This event is held at Island Park and is home to the Great Rubber Ducky Race where a $5 ticket can win you $10,000!! Island Park is a 20-acre park located on alongside the Greenbrier River and off […]

Fri. June 12-14: Space Race Rumpus Cycling Fest!

Gear up your bike and get excited for the 4th Annual Space Race Rumpus Family Cycling Festival! Slated for Friday, June 12th-14th, this unique event is held at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in Green Bank, WV, which is home to the World’s Largest Steerable Telescope (GBT: Green Bank Telescope). Over the weekend, there […]