Events

Join us for Transformers One on June 30th, 2025 at Leeman Field. The movie will start at dark with free admission. Popcorn will be available, and be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket. We look forward to seeing you!

Upcoming Fourth of July celebration! Including various fun activities, live music, a beer garden, and of course, fireworks! We hope to see you there.

1st Annual Western Lee County Car, Truck, & Bike Show on the property of Deroyal Industries!! We will have eye popping hot rods, food vendors, MORE craft vendors, activities/games, music, and awards for the registered show entries!!

An evening filled with events for kids & Amateur Cowboys & CowgirlsLIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR EACH EVENT CONTACT US TO GET REGISTEREDMORE DETAILS COMING SOONFor the past 5 years K & J Performance Horses has brought you a professional rodeo during the July 4th weekend. This year we plan to switch things up a bit! […]

Check out all the festivities Norton will have during their Independence Day Celebration set for Saturday, July 5th! Live music by Brittany Avery Mullins & Craig Street Ramblers. Patriotic Parade and Fireworks! Lots of kids activities including, free facepainting, rides, inflatables, free hair tinsel & feathers, balloon art, and magician! Enter your best pie recipe […]

Are you interested in cheerleading? Come be a part of LHS JV Cheer and learn fundamentals in all things Cheer!! Open to grades 8-12 We would love to see you there!! It’s A Great Day To Be A General!!

Come and join Coach Carroll and LHS football players as they host our favorite camp of the year!Our youth players always love getting to be out there with our high school kids and we’re grateful our high schoolers is always giving back to our youth!

Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM), as the parent organization for 60+ "JAM" programs for kids in Central & Southern Appalachia, has partnered with Emory & Henry University to host our second-ever "JAM Summit" conference this summer. As part of this event, we are having four major performers from across the region's traditions of bluegrass, Americana, old time, blues, […]

Come and join us for a Christmas in July crafters market! Get a head start on your holiday shopping or just pick up a great item for yourself!  Saturday, July 12, 2025  11:00 am - 5:00 pm  Big Stone Gap Visitor Center (306 Wood Ave, E) Hosted by the Mountain Artisans of Big Stone Gap!

 HUGE NEWS!  Announcing Our Celebration Weekend! Come celebrate a brand new chapter with us at Stone Face Inn!A new era has begun at Stone Face Inn! We are overjoyed to announce that our little inn has been completely renovated and restored. With our hands-on management team and a heart for hospitality, we've poured our energy into […]

We have a really fun event happening this summer at an amazing venue, excited to announce a double bill with our friend Jordan Allen at Axe Handle Distilling7/12/25Be sure to save the date and come enjoy some live music. This will be an absolute Barn Burner y’all.

The Winds of the Mountain Empire, a 58-piece wind ensemble primarily comprised of music educators, will present its nineteenth annual summer concert in the auditorium of Union High School in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, on Sunday, July 13, at 4:00 p.m. The 2025 Winds of the Mountain Empire program is entitled “Highland Echoes.” The concert […]

Chillin’ and Grillin’ In The Glades has something for everyone to enjoy. There are activities that are focused on children in the Kid’s Corner such as Free Giveaways for the kids, sand art, face painting, balloon animals, sidewalk chalk, etc.. There is the Grillmaster 5K run on Saturday. We also have craft vendors set up […]

For years, the railroad has played a vital role in the economics and history of Southwest Virginia. The park and Norfolk Southern Railroad are partnering together to provide a program that will touch on railroad history and promote railroad safety.  The tunnel is normally closed to foot traffic; however, for this special event, train traffic […]

Join us for Mufasa The Lion King on July 21st, 2025 at Leeman Field. The movie will start at dark with free admission. Popcorn will be available and be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket. We look forward to seeing you!

Friday night features the Hot Air Balloon Glow on Legion Field next to the Civic Auditorium and on Fort Henry Drive in front of the field.15-20 Hot Air Balloons will inflate and light up the sky in a display of giant night lights as dusk approaches. Balloons will remain stationary on Friday night but people […]

 Looking for Volunteer Hours this Summer? The Health Wagon needs YOU! We’re gearing up for our largest, most FUN social outreach of the year – the Davey’s Back to School Shuffle Event – and we need helping hands in all areas! From organizing supplies, filling backpacks with needed supplies , sorting clothing for “Dave’s store”, packing hygiene […]

July 31, 2025, will be the date for our largest Back to School Shuffle, aiming to provide essential school items to all children and teens. This year's Dance Shuffle promises additional prizes and bicycles for the dance competition winners! Celebrate the life of David Shane Meade with us and explore the offerings at Davey's store!

Lee County Extension Office will be holding an informational workshop on the hybrid fire ant quarantine and control on Thursday, July 31st at 3 pm or 5:30 pm at the Legion Building at Cumberland Bowl Park. Registration is requested by Wednesday, July 30, at noon. Please fill out the registration at this link: https://tinyurl.com/Fireant2025 or call the […]

 Come Out and Support! Join us for the Lee High Girls Basketball & Cheer Team Golf Scramble on August 1st! Sponsor a Hole – Only $100!Your support helps our student-athletes grow and succeed both on and off the court.Let’s rally behind these amazing kids — they truly appreciate the community’s support

With August coming up quicker than we all expected for our students, teachers, extended staff, and communities, members of FUMC-PG and those who wish to join will be praying around and over our schools. Pertinent information is as follows: - Departure from the church at approximately 9:30am- 9:45am - prayer over St. Charles- 10:15am - […]

Downtown Gate City welcomes local students to have one last day of fun before school starts back!  Jackson Street will become FUN ZONE CENTRAL with:  Touch a Truck Event Inflatable Fun FREE hair cuts (by appt with details coming soon) FREE school supplies (while supplies last) Kids Activities& MORE!  A schedule of events will be posted so you don’t […]

Don't miss one of the best car shows in the area. We will have top 30 trophies, best of show, furthest traveld and other prizes. Dozens of door prizes will be given out also. Music played thruout the event and its all FREE!!There will even be popsicles to cool you down in that hot August […]