The Town of Wise will host Kid's Fishing day at the Bear Creek Reservoir. This will be for kids 15 and younger. This event will start at 11:00am and run until 2:00pm. Lunch will be provided by the Wise Kiwanis Club to all kids participating at 11:30pm. Prizes will be given away for first fish […]

Step back to the 18th century as members of the Washington County Militia living history organization gather at Fort Watauga to demonstrate various skills, trades, and aspects of daily life on the colonial frontier. Learn about life in the Watauga Settlement on the eve of the Revolutionary War

The Wise County Knight Riders presents the 1st Annual Michael D. Chandler Memorial Car Show May 17th 2025 from 4pm-8pm. This car show will be held on East Main Street in The Town of Wise. All proceeds will be donated to the National Fallen Officer Foundation a 501(c)3 Police Support Organization (for donation information email […]

We're thrilled with the overwhelming response to our post about "Cars and Froyo"! It's clear that our community is eager to come together and celebrate their passion for cars. We're excited to announce the first "Cars and Froyo" is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, 6pm-8pm, weather permitting. This will be a family-friendly gathering, no fee, […]

Miss Lee County Fair Pageant for ages newborn and up. Gown ONLY pageant with sides, photogenic, and People's Choice. $65 All-InBaby Miss (0-11 mo)Toddler Miss (12-23 mo)Wee Miss (2-3 yrs)Mini Miss (4-5 yrs)Little Princess (6-7 yrs)Princess (8-9 yrs)Pre-Teen (10-11 yrs)Teen Miss (12-13 yrs)Jr. Miss (14-15 yrs)Miss (16-22 yrs)Modern Ms (age 18+, size 14+)STAR (Sp. Needs)Ms. […]

Introducing our first ever Songwriters Showcase Hosted by Neil Huff | Friday, May 23rd @ 7pmWe're creating a welcoming stage for local songwriters to share their music, connect with other creatives, and be part of something special. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been writing for years, this is your shot to shine! We’ll select 4 […]

 Kids Fishing Day at Leeman Field   Date: May 24, 2025  Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT  Location: Leeman Field, Pennington Gap, VA Calling all young anglers aged 15 and under! Join us for a fun-filled morning of fishing, prizes, and excitement. Only kids are allowed to fish.  Prizes: Exciting giveaways every hour! Plus, the fisher who […]

Taking place at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will be the annual Gathering In The Gap. This year will be featuring The Bellamy Brothers, Dave Eggar and Bristol Lighting and more!

A pickle festival will be hosted at Gypsy Circus Cider Company in Kingsport, TN on Saturday, May 24th.   Special Features:Pickle-Themed Cocktails: Sip on our exclusive cocktail creations.Pickle Mead: Don't miss our special brew!Festival Schedule:11:30 AM - Meet Our Vendors: Explore unique products from local vendors.2:00 PM - Dress Your Pet Like a Pickle Contest: […]

As part of this year’s festival, the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is collaborating with the Wise County Historical Society, the Appalachian Writing Project and the C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library to offer an opportunity to meet Southwest Virginia born author Jordan Dotson. In honor of the release of his book, “The Ballad of Falling Rock,” which has received much […]