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At the Martinsville Speedway 75th anniversary Today at the Speedway from 6-8pm. Participants will be able to drive a few laps around the speedway in their own car. Complimentary hot dogs, cakes and Pepsi drinks from the famous Martinsville Speedway. Take a photo in mock Victory Lane or with his 75th anniversary logo. It will feature her nine-member Nightyears from Raleigh, North Carolina. Please bring your own chair for sitting.
of Patrick County Agricultural Fair It will take place Tuesday through Saturday, September 17th at Rotary Field in Stewart. Gates open at 5:30pm and rides start at 6pm. Gospel and bluegrass music is played at the Hooker Building Thursday through Saturday from 6-10 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for him ages 6-18, and free for children 5 and under. Special events are $10 for adults, $5 for children, and free for those in military uniform.
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Tuesday, September 13th is Youth Night, with free admission for ages 6 to 18 and a pizza-eating contest.
Seniors 60 and over are admitted free on Thursday 15 September.
On Friday, September 16, at 6:00 PM, there will be a youth poultry show, bunny hopping demo and “Scoop on Poop Challenge”, figure 8 race, tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for under 6s.
Saturday, September 17th is the Young Family Matinee from 3pm to 6pm with Kiddie Ride Matinee Wristbands. Families get free entry from 3pm to him 5pm. A horse on display in an animal barn. Demolition derby at 7pm. Flatfoot contest at 9pm. and fireworks.
Franklin County Agricultural Fair Held at Franklin County Recreation Park, 2150 Sontag Road, Rocky Mount, Wednesday, September 14 through Friday, September 16, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon-10 p.m. increase. General admission is $5 for ages 11 and up, and free for ages 10 and under. Ride wristbands are $10. Events include (bring your own lawn chair):
Miss Franklin County Agricultural Fair Pageant Showcase, Wednesday, September 14, 5:30pm-6:00pm
Orchestra Appalachia, Folk Music Program at Ferrum College, Thursday, September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
Bluegrass Musician, Junior Sisk, Thursday, September 15, 7-8:30pm
Franklin County Junior Appalachian Musicians, Friday, September 16, 5-6 pm
Classic Mountain Music with Larry Sigmon and Friends Friday, September 16, 6:30-7:30pm
Twin Creeks Stringband, Friday, September 16, 8-10pm
A-List Dance Academy Showcase, Saturday, September 17, 1:30-3:30pm
Jack Tale Players with After Jack, Saturday, September 17, 4-5pm
Raise the Barre Dance Studio, Saturday, September 17, 6-7pm
WoundTight Bluegrass Band, Saturday, September 17, 8-10pm
Henry County Fair It will take place on Wednesday, September 21st and Thursday, September 22nd from 5-10pm. Friday, September 23, 5-11pm. Attractions include rides, food, and games by Cole Rides. live music; animal exhibits and petting zoos; Pompeyo Family Amazing Dog Show. and fireworks. Concert will be held: TC Carter Band on Wednesday, September 21st. We are messengers on Thursday, September 22nd. Celeste Kellogg on Friday, September 23rd.
TheaterWorks Community Players Presenting “12 Angry Juries” Thursday-Saturday and September 15-17 at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Black Box Theater. Cast: Lanetta Bird, Landon George, Steve McPeak, Jackie Scafidi, Scott Harmon, Chris Walker, Ethan Goins, Mike Hatfield, Don Grayson, Valerie Bowling, Tim Hall, Joe Grayson, Fran Gale, Tom Berry, Scott Gebert.
Piedmontese Arts “Savory September: The Art of Tailgating” It takes place on Fridays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Music is by Jake Earls. The cooks for the event are Connie and Elliot Stone from Stonehaus Farms. Beth Marshall and Brian Stanley. Melissa and George Alderman. Lucy Coleman and Donna McGarry. Chef D. Wilson. Clifton Barrow at Roosky’s. Larry Luck of Manny’s Restaurant. Susan Critz and Will Gravely. Keisha Rivalte; King’s Grant chef Luke Polom; Tickets are $50 for him at PiedmontArts.org. Raffle tickets include tickets to Virginia Tech vs. Wofford football game, North Carolina vs. Texas Tech game with hotel stay, 4-day admission to Rooster Walk 13, complimentary TAD space rental, lounge chairs , Bassett Furniture cushions, Bassett Furniture bookshelves, prize packages.
class “canned soup, etc.” Saturday at 9am and/or September 24th at the Spencer Penn Center. For those who have experience with canning. All equipment will be provided. The class on September 10th is almost full. The cost is $20. Call 276-957-5757 to register.
Relay for Life of Martinsville Henry County It will take place on Saturday, September 17th from 3-7pm at the Smith River Sports Complex in the Festival Area. Food will be prepared. Music is played by Jus’ Cauz and students from Teresa’s School of Dance dance. For more information, please visit www.relayforlife.org/mhcva.
of Bassett Heritage Festival It takes place on Saturdays from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm around the Bassett Furniture Office in Uptown Bassett. The festival is sponsored by the Ruritan Club of Stanleytown and includes event chairman Tony Wright. Here is the schedule:
8:00: Ruritan pancake breakfast
8:30 AM: Vendors are in place.Kids carnival and rides begin
8:45 am: Opening ceremony
10am-1pm: Performance by Johnny Johnson and Southern Gentlemen
2pm: Main Street Parade
Dye Shop Fire Brigade will hold this event. 50th Anniversary Community Day Saturday, September 17, 10am-4pm. See Tracks and Equipment. There is a free bouncy house and free hot dogs for kids.
Hosted by the Spencer Pen Center MHC is for Book Lovers Book-fest Friday 16th September and Saturday 17th September. The first day is a dinner with the author. Day 2 will feature vendors, food trucks, authors and activities from 11am to 5pm. Admission is free.
The MHC Veterans Services Organization veterans appreciation day October 8th from 10am to 2pm at Jack Dalton Park. Veterans and their families are invited to hot dogs and chips. Games such as cornhole and badminton are prepared and music is played. The main purpose of this event is to introduce the veteran to his various VSO organizations such as DAV, VFW, American Legion and Marine Corps League.
Hosted by the Spencer Penn Center 2022 Fall Festival Saturday, October 15th from 10am to 2pm. Games, children’s activities, vendors and more. For vendor inquiries, please contact spcevents04@gmail.com or 276-957-5757.
Apple Gyoza Festival & 5K: 10am-4pm downtown Stuart.
Lisa Garrett teaches Sunflower painting workshop Held Saturdays from 9am to 12:30pm at Imagination Lavender Farm, 3590 Greenhill Drive. The $45 cost includes all equipment and lunch. Call 276-734-2828 to register.
a barn quilt class It will be held at the Spencer Penn Center on Sunday, September 25, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Pricing is based on project size. 12 x 36 inches, $75. 25 inches square, $65. 36 inches square, $85. Register by September 16th at 276-957-5757.
Retired English professor Angela Wright teaches ‘Write Your Life’. Memoir writing workshop, September 24th and October 1st from 9am to noon at Imagination Lavender Farm, 3590 Greenhill Drive. Cost is $75 and includes all equipment and lunch. Call or text us at 276-734-2828 to reserve your spot.
Woody Powers & Midnight Express on Friday night Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance, 7-9:30 p.m. on Huntington Trail 3561. Admission is $8. Upcoming bands are: Oldskool, September 16th. Evergreen, September 23rd. And old school, September 30th.
Ann open jam It takes place every Friday at 7pm at the Willis Gap Community Center at 144 The Hollow Road.
Music Night at Spencer Penn Gap Civil will be featured on Friday, September 9th. Doors open at 5pm, performance starts at 6:15pm. Admission is $5. Stalls such as hot dogs and barbecue will be sold.
Moved to Martinsville, Music in the Box On Wednesday, September 14th at 8pm, play rain or shine at Hamlet Vineyards with music featuring Blake Christiana of Yarn. Tickets are sold out. Pickles & Ash has food trucks from 6-8pm.
of Patrick County Music Society Shows will take place on October 15th, November 12th and December 10th at the Rotary Building in Stewart. Performers include SideLine, The Churchmen and the Lonesome River Band.
of 8th Annual Wine by the River Festival It will take place on Saturday, October 22nd from 2-7pm at the Smith River Sports Complex hosted by the Matthew Wayne Wade Foundation. Tickets are $10-15. It features food, artisan vendors, various wineries, and multiple beer vendors. For more information, please visit www.winebyriver.com.book talk
William Geraint of Pittsylvania County Talks About Him The first novel “Jim Renn” September 27th at 10am at the Bassett Historical Center. Inspired by true stories, the book spans 90 years, from the mountains of western Virginia to the farms of Piedmont, to the river mill towns. An old man, motivated by his struggling teenage boy, faces his final challenge to put an end to his secret past. Admission is free.
Attended by the Martinsville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Kappa Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Diamond & Pearl Scholarship Gala Saturday, September 17, at 6 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Attire is semi-formal. Tickets are $50 for him. For purchasing information, call 276-299-0813.
The Martinsville Uptown Partnership is the final “Third Thursday in UptownIt takes place on September 15th from 3-9pm in the parking lot on Franklin/Depot Street below the Black Box Theater.
Blues, Brews and Stews of the Piedmontese Arts will be held at Piedmont Arts on Friday, October 14th at 6pm. It features a fire pit, Brunswick stew, a cash bar serving craft beer and wine, and live music by the Griffin Haley Band. Brunswick stew, cornbread, banana pudding, and tea from Hylton’s Wood-Cooking Grill are included in your ticket price. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. In case of rain, the event will be held inside the Piedmont Museum.socializing
“Luke, Music & More” Every Friday from 10am to noon at the Bassett Ruritan Club on Philpot Dam Road, a fun and relaxing time where people come together to play games, do puzzles, make crafts and play rooks is. Feel free to bring whatever you want to do or food to share.
Exhibit “Who They Were” about the Martisville Seven Fayette Area Historical Initiative Museum, 211 Fayette St., Martinsville. Next is the reception.
Piedmontese Arts Current exhibits include: “Private Domain,” a large-scale oil-canvas figure painting by Virginia Derrybury exploring the contemporary side of alchemy. “Continuity (Color & Texture)”, a pattern piece by Davis Choun of his in Raleigh, NC. And “Seasons and Colors of the Appalachian Trail” is a photo of Bill Booz hiking the entire 2,160-mile trail.
of Virginia Museum of Natural History‘s newest exhibition, The Science of Flight, runs until December 22nd.
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