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 […]

 Get Ready for the Smash-Up Showdown! The Lee County Fair Demolition Derby is roaring back on Saturday, May 24th at 4:00 PM at Leeman Field Park, Pennington Gap! Over $1,700 in prize money up for grabs! Think you’ve got what it takes? Bring your car and join the action! 335 Fairground Rd, Pennington Gap, VA 24277 Contestants: Check out the […]

Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc.'s Healthy Families SWVA is hosting a Resource Fair on Tuesday May 27th from 9am to 4pm at Leeman Field in Pennington Gap, VA!There will be many local agencies and free activities and food trucks. It's sure to be a fun day for everyone!Save the Date and stop by the Extension […]

There will be tons of vendors set up, free activities, bounce houses, food trucks, and music!! Please share, tag, and invite people to come out and take advantage of all these resources being in one place!

The first Party in the Park event is this month! Don't miss out on this FREE EVENT on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, family, even the dog!Fritz & Co.. will sling some tunes at Norton City Park(116 11th St., Norton, VA 24273).Grab a buddy and register for the Cornhole Competition. Winners […]

Join us for VBS at Shawanee Baptist Church located in Harrogate, TN! Five nights of fun, dinner served each night. Ages 3 and up welcome!

Join us June 1st, 2025 for the most unforgettable day of the year at Allandale Mansion! 11AM - 5PM Get ready to dance, play, jump and make memories!  The Tri cites largest kids fest will have something for every kid! -Super Heros-Princesses-The Bubble Zone-A chance to take a ride on the Mechanical Bull-Dance Party-Craft Zone-Foam […]

Vacation Bible SchoolJune 2-6, 20256:30-9:00 PM

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our Lee County office and take the next step in changing the mental health landscape of Southwest Virginia! Come meet our team, tour the space, and learn how Anchoring Hope Counseling is making quality, compassionate mental health care more accessible in our region. Enjoy light refreshments, […]

Come join us for a beautiful mountain evening as we kick off our first market of the 2025 season! We have a wonderful list of 30+ vendors joining us, a kids market and games planned, great food offerings, & live music by 38 Strings!