Music, History, and Barbecue
Galax Old Time Fiddler's Convention
The Galax Old Fiddler's Convention has been held annually the second week of August since 1935.
This music competition has earned Galax the distinction of being know as the "World Capital of Old Time Mountain music". Attracting participants and visitors worldwide. Old Time, Bluegrass and Folk music are showcased as well as flatfoot and clogging dancers.
Young and old compete for prizes, but it's the family atmosphere and the opportunity to play music with old friends that keeps people coming back year after year.
This music competition has earned Galax the distinction of being know as the "World Capital of Old Time Mountain music". Attracting participants and visitors worldwide. Old Time, Bluegrass and Folk music are showcased as well as flatfoot and clogging dancers.
Young and old compete for prizes, but it's the family atmosphere and the opportunity to play music with old friends that keeps people coming back year after year.
The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail
Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, winds through the mountains of Southwest Virginia.
Here, the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Traditional Country music is as beautiful and rugged as the landscape itself. Our mission: Supporting economic development by promoting Heritage Tourism and Blue Ridge and Appalachian culture.
Here, the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Traditional Country music is as beautiful and rugged as the landscape itself. Our mission: Supporting economic development by promoting Heritage Tourism and Blue Ridge and Appalachian culture.
Historic Courthouse in Independence
The Historic 1908 Courthouse
serves as the Art & Cultural Center of Grayson County.
The building is open:
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
serves as the Art & Cultural Center of Grayson County.
The building is open:
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Smoke on the Mountain Barbecue Championship
Imagine being part of the state barbecue championship
in the beautiful mountain town of Galax, Virginia! Known worldwide as the Capital of Bluegrass Music and the famous Old Time Fiddler's Convention - now's your chance to spill a little barbecue sauce into this music-loving community. Come & Enjoy some BBQ!
in the beautiful mountain town of Galax, Virginia! Known worldwide as the Capital of Bluegrass Music and the famous Old Time Fiddler's Convention - now's your chance to spill a little barbecue sauce into this music-loving community. Come & Enjoy some BBQ!
Other area spots
- Galax, the best pick in Virginia
- Greasy Creek Outfitters
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Blue Ridge Music Center
- Christmas in July, West Jefferson
- Chateau Morisette Winery
- Claytor Lake
- Golf - five public courses
Laurel Mountain
A community on the ridges and banks of Crooked Creek,
not far from where it empties into the New River. Cool in the summer, and conveniently located just five miles off Interstate 77 at Exit 18.




