"Serving the County of Wise, the City of Norton, and the Towns of Appalachia, Big Stone Gap, Coeburn, Pound, St. Paul, and Wise."
Upcoming Chamber Events
- 23 August - Chamber Monthly Board Meeting (3 days)
- 24 August - Ribbon Cutting for Wise Head Start Center (4 days)
- 4 September - Business After Hours at UVa-Wise (15 days)
- 27 September - Chamber Board Meeting (38 days)
- 5 October - GOLF! 18th Annual Autumn Invitational Sponsored by First Bank & Trust (46 days)
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Community Events Schedule for 2018
January (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
January (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
January (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
6 January—The Gap Partnership is hosting a Polar Plunge in Big Stone Gap - Visit the link for all the details HERE
8 January - The City of Norton hosting an Oil Painting Class at Norton Community Center - $50 - Call to reserve your spot at 276-679-0754
11&13 January - Mountain Rose Vineyards hosting a Sip n Paint $30 for guided class - 276-328-2013 or visit mountainrosevineyard.com for more info
13 January - Big Stone Gap Visitors Center will have a Free Concert sponsored by Century 21 Bennett & Edwards Realty - Ron Short & The Possum Play Boys at 7 p.m.
18 January - Mountain Empire Community College will host a job fair in the Goodloe Center 12 p.m .until 7p.m. - Halliburton is hiring
23 January - Big Stone Gap Visitors center - Mountain Tradition Woodcarving - 6 p.m. 276-523-2303
24 January - Auditions for the Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama will begin at 6 p.m. - Big Stone Gap Visitors Center
25 January - Big Stone Gap visitors Center will host a Sip n Paint - Cost $20 Please call 276-523-2303
31 January - Auditions for Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama will begin at 6 p.m. - Big Stone Gap Visitors Center
February (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
February (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
February (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
February (Every Wednesday Night) Big Stone Gap Visitors Center hosts a Jam session at 7 p.m. Please call 276-523-2303
8 February - Big Stone Gap Visitor Center - Craft N' Sip at 5:30 p.m. Craft TBA - 276-523-2303 for more information
3 February - Mountain Rose Vineyards - Guided Sip N Paint - $30 - Call for tickets 276-328-2013
10 February - City of Norton— “Love” Snack N Paint $30 - space is limited to 20 participants - 276-679-0754
10 February - Mardi Gras in the Mountains at the Big Stone Gap Visitors Center - 6 p.m. until 12 a.m.
12 February - Mountain Rose Vineyards - Guided Sip N Paint - $30 - Call for tickets 276-328-2013
12 February - Western Front Hotel Grand opening—12 noon– Come help us celebrate the grand opening of this new business in St. Paul at 3025 Fourth Avenue
17 February - Mountain Rose Vineyards Maple Fest - 10 a.m .until 2 p.m. - Pancake Breakfast - Tours, tasting, cotton candy & more $16 Call 276-328-2013
17 February - Appalachian Cultural Arts Center - Concert by Tyler Hughes at 6 p.m. Fundraiser—Donations will be accepted at the door
21 February - Eastman Credit Union Grand opening of new location in Norton - Located in the Wal-mart shopping plaza at 11:30 a.m.—Come out and help us welcome them to our area
22 February - Big Stone Gap Visitor Center - Craft N' Sip at 5:30 p.m. Craft TBA - 276-523-2303 for more information
March (Every Monday) Big Stone Gap Visitors Center - Golden Agers at 5:30 p.m. Please call 276-523-2303
March (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
March (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
March (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
March (Every Wednesday Night) Big Stone Gap Visitors Center hosts a Jam session at 7 p.m. Please call 276-523-2303
8 March - Big Stone Gap Visitors Center - St. Patty's Day Sip N' Paint at 5:30 p.m. Serving green beer/wine Call 276-523-2303 for more information
17 March - Union Half Marathon through Big Stone Gap and Appalachia, starting/ending at the Big Stone Gap Visitors Center - More info to come
24 March - Big Stone Gap Easter Egg Hunt at Bullitt Park - Easter Bunny will available for pictures please call 276-523-2303 (Rain date 31 March )
April (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
April (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
April (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
April (Every Wednesday Night) Big Stone Gap Visitors Center hosts a Jam session at 7 p.m. Please call 276-523-2303
7 April - 64th Annual Gala/Silent Auction - This Annual event will benefit the Wise County/City of Norotn Chamber of Commerce - Tickets are $60 and Table Sponsors are available Please call the Chamber to make reservation at 276-67-0961
20 April - Marsh Regional Blood Center Annual Golf Tournament - Warriors Path Golf Course - Please call the chamber office at 276-679-0961 for an application
20 April - 23rd Annual Community Spring Swing - Lonesome Pine Country Club - Please Call the UVa-Wise Alumni Office for all the details 276-328-0128
21 April Great American Clean Up—Each town will host a clean up for their area -
Big Stone Gap—10 a.m. until 2 p.m. #BSGgoesgreen at Bullitt park Contact Tammy 276-523-2303
Clean your files day—Shredder available at the Magic Mart Parking lot Norton
Coeburn Clean up week - No large heavy items call the town for more info 276-395-3323
Town of Wise - 9 a.m. until 2 pm.—Registration at Big Glades Community Square
City of Norton—9 a.m. - until 1 p.m. meet at the chamber parking lot –276-679-0754
Appalachia—Contact Brian Falin 275-9955
21 April—City of Norton Geocoaching - 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Flag rock Shelter #2—276-679-0754 for more info
26 April - April Chamber Board Meeting - Prime Sirloin, Norton—11:30 a.m. Lunch—12 p.m. meeting start—Please RSVP to the Chamber
28 April - City of Norton -Basic Wilderiness Survival Class -9 a.m. 5 p.m. - Flag Rock Recreation Area, Shelter No. 2 -$75 per person - Ages 13 and up Call 276-679-0754 to register
May (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
May (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
May (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
May (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - Shawnee Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon
May (Every Wednesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays
May (Every Thursday ) - Wise Farmers Market - Town Municipal Parking Lot - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Contact: Laura Mullins, 276-328-6013
5 May - Lonesome Pine Derby Days at Big Stone Gap Visitor Center - 9 a.m. Call 276-523-2303
5 May - Outdoor Yoga - City of Notorn - $5 Per person - 9 a.m. Call 276-679-1160
7 May - Oil Painting Class - 10 a.m. - $50 per person - Registration - 276-679-0754
10 May - Trash to Treasures Workshop -5 p.m. $5 Covers all supplies - Norton Community Center - 276-679-0754
12 May - Outdoor Yoga - City of Norton - $5 per person - Location will be announced - 276-679-1160
12 May - Mother's Day Wildflower Hike - 2 p.m. - Flag Rock Recreation area - Free - Join Phil Meeks with Wise county Cooperative Extension Office 276-679-1160
12 May - Fit Farmer 12 k Trail run - See all the details there at their website and sign up online https://fitfarmertrailrun.wordpress.com/
12 May - Town of Appalachia Concert Series - AHS Auditorium -Live music - Beer Garden - 6 p.m. start - $5 cover for all concerts - Food vendors will be open
17 May- Map and Compass 101 Micro Class - Norton Community Center - 6 p.m. $30 per person - Pre registration required - Ages 13 and above -Limited class size -276-679-0754
17 May - SWVA Economic Forum - Register online HERE for this all day event
19 May—Fit Farmer 12k Trail Run - 10 a.m.—Register online at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=55833
19 May - St. Paul Street Festival hosted by Sugar Hill Brewery - 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.—
19 May—MountainRose Vineyards—1st Sandwich Saturday 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. - 276-328-2013
19 May - Cavalier $elebration - 7 p.m. - Tickets on sale—Call the Alumni Office at 276-328-0128
19 May - Zest One night - 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. -736 Park Avenue -27-207-8148 for more information
21 May - SWVA Musuem will host a basket making workshop - 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. - Call 276-523-1322
23 May - Haliburton Job Fair at MECC -12 p.m. until 6 p.m in the Goodlie Center - Apply online and before attending - www.halliburton.com/careers
26 May - Big Stone Gap - Gathering in the Gap - Starts at 10 a.m. in Big Stone Gap - Be sure to check out all the events at gatheringthegap.com
June (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
June (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
June (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
June (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - Shawnee Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon
June (Every Tuesday) - Norton Friends & Farmers Market - All-Indoors Farmer Market Building adjacent to the Chamber building and behind the Pop-in Gas Station, Norton - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
June (Every Wednesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays
June (Every Thursday ) - Wise Farmers Market - The Glades - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Contact: Laura Mullins, 276-328-6013
1-2 June - Clinch River Fesitval St. Paul - Music, food, and lots of great fun
8 June - 8th Annual Harold Lester Golf Tournament at Lonesome Pine Country Club—Contact Dianne Morris at (276) 523-4202 ext. 463
9 June - Randy Wampler, REaltor - Open House - 135 Morris Circle, Big Stone Gap - 2 p.. until 4 p.m. (Food and Refreshments)
10 June -Randy Wampler, Realtor - Open House - 912 Unversity Street, Wise 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. (Food and refreshments)
2 June - St. Paul - Kid's Fishing Day at Oxbow Lake - 8 a.m.
11-16 June Best Friend Festival - City of Norton - Full Schedule coming soon
25-28 June - Kids Outdoor Adventure Camp—Flag Rock Area—Call 276-679-0754 (spots still available)
26 June - Mountain Tradition Wood Carving - 5:30 p.m. Big Stone Gap Visitor Center
29 June—Big Stone Gap Bird Watching Group - 8 a.m. start time at Big Stone Gap Visitor Center - Bring your binoculars—All Ages Welcome
29 June—Movie in Big Glades—The Nut Job 2—movie begins at dusk
29 June - Norton City Fantastic Fridays Water slides—Locust Park (2 Slides )
30 June - Big Stone Gap—Pool Bash 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. ( Block Party kick off )
30 June– Mountain Rose Vineyards—A Day in the Country - 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. - Lunch on the lawn, games, tastings and much more—276-328-2013
30 June—Sugar Hill Brewery - Chris Long LIVE at Sugar Hill—7 p.m.
July - Mines to Wines and Other Things Fine All Month Long - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Month-long celebration with the music of local artists including "open Mic" night on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013
July - Appalachia Cultural Arts Center hosts Open Mic Night on Main street in Appalachia -Sign up at 6 p.m. and perform at 6:30 p.m. - Great music, entertaiment and Free - Donations are welcome
July (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
July (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
July (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - at the Parking Lot on Wood Avenue across from Miners Park, Big Stone Gap - 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
July (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
July (Every Wednesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays
July (Every Tuesday) - (Every Tuesday) - Norton Friends & Farmers Market - All-Indoors Farmer Market Building adjacent to the Chamber building and behind the Pop-in Gas Station, Norton - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Contact: Carmen, 276-679-0412
July (Every Thursday ) - Wise Farmers Market - The Glades - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Contact: Laura Mullins, 276-328-6013
July (Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) - The Trail of the Lonesome Pine - 51st Season - June Tolliver Playhouse, Clinton Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 p.m. - An outdoor musical drama of a proud mountain people held Thurs., Fri., and Sat. nights - Pre-show starts at 7:15 p.m., Production starts at 8:00 p.m. - Contact: Lonesome Pine Arts & Crafts, Inc., 276-523-1235 or 800-362-0149
July 1 - Big Stone Gap - Gospel Night in Miners Park
1 July - Seth Bailey Annual Cruise-In Big Stone Gap Visitor Center- $10 to enter a car 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.
1 July - Big Stone Gap Gospel Night at Miners Park
2 July - Big Stone Gap - Movie Night in Miners Park
6 July - Country Cabin II is unveiling their LOVEwork sign at 6:45 p.m. Music will be featured at 7:30 p.m.
7 July - City of Norton Independence Day Celebration - 7 p.m. Parade—7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Music by Freddie Bradley and Fireworks will begin at 9:50 p.m. 276-679-0754 for more information
13 July—Park Avenue Theater hosts—SummerWeen—Movie and Events - Dress in your fav costume and trick or treat and enjoy a movie $5 movie for all ages
13 July - Family Movie Night Wise, Big Glades - Pirates of the Caribbean FREE - Movie starts at Dusk
14 July - MountainRose Vineyards - Christmas in July Sip n Paint - 30 Fee includes all supplies - 276-328-2013
14 July - City of Norton Outdoor Yoga at Flag Rock Recreation Area—fee is 5.00 per person 276-679-1160
20-21 July - Chillin’ and Grillin’ in the Glades, Wise - 2 Day BBQ festival
20-22 July - Missions of Mercy will host Free Annual Dental Clinic at David J. Prior Convocation Center 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday 7 until 11 a.m.
20-22 July - RAM at Wise Co. Fair Grounds - Free Health Care - Registration starts at 6 a.m. Daily
27 July - Family Movie Night Wise - Big Glades - Cars 3 Free admission - Movie starts at Dusk
28 July - 7th Annual St. Paul Cooks and Books 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.- Call 276-395-0685
9 July - Big Stone Gap - Flag Football Sign ups Contact Parks n Rec at 276-523-4950
31 July - Appalachian Cultural Arts Center - Snack & Paint $35 - 6 p.m. - Instructed by Susan Mullins
2-5 August - Appalachia Coal/Railroad Days - See Flyer Here
August - Appalachia Cultural Arts Center hosts Open Mic Night on Main street in Appalachia -Sign up at 6 p.m. and perform at 6:30 p.m. - Great music, entertaimnet and Free - Donations are welcome
August (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
August (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
August (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
August (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - at the Parking Lot on Wood Avenue across from Miners Park, Big Stone Gap - 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
August (Every Wednesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays
August (Every Tuesday) - (Every Tuesday) - Norton Friends & Farmers Market - All-Indoors Farmer Market Building adjacent to the Chamber building and behind the Pop-in Gas Station, Norton - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Carmen, 276-679-0412
August (Every Thursday ) - Wise Farmers Market - The Glades - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Contact: Laura Mullins, 276-328-6013
August (Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) - The Trail of the Lonesome Pine - 50th Season - June Tolliver Playhouse, Clinton Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 p.m. - An outdoor musical drama of a proud mountain people held Thurs., Fri., and Sat. nights - Pre-show starts at 7:15 p.m., Production starts at 8:00 p.m. - Contact: Lonesome Pine Arts & Crafts, Inc., 276-523-1235 or 800-362-0149
1 August - Free Lunch & Learn Digital Seminar 12 noon until 2 p.m.—RSVP to Bill Endean at 276-679– ext265 (see flyer)
3 August - Elder Abuse Prevention Training - The Inn at Wise - 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. https://swvalegalaid.regfox.com/2018-elder-abuse-conference - Click the link for registration and more information
3 August - Family Movie Night - Big Glades, Wise - Daddy’s Home 2 - Movie starts at Dusk
5 August - Mount Olive Shoe Drive - Volunteer, donate or challenge your co-worker to donate a pair of gently used shoes
3 August - Family Movie Night - Big Glades, Wise - Daddy’s Home 2 - Movie starts at Dusk
10 August - Western Front Hotel - Backyard Opening - 6:30 p.m. Live Music, Lawn Games for adults and kids - complimentary s'mores, food, and drink specials. call 276-738-3040 for more info
11 August - St. Paul Street Festival Hosted by Sugar Hill Brewery 1 p.m. until 10 p.m.
11 August - Family Crisis Support Services—Thank you concert in Norton - 5:30 p.m. FREE CONCERT, Food Trucks and a great time!
11 August - Big Stone Gap Kiwanis Grizzly Run - 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. - Click here to register
11 August - St. Paul Street Festival Hosted by Sugar Hill Brewery 1 p.m. until 10 p.m.
11 August - Family Crisis Support Services—Thank you concert in Norton - 5:30 p.m. FREE CONCERT, Food Trucks and a great time!
13 August - MountainRose Vineyards Sip N Paint, 1 p.m. $30 276-328-2013—Art supplies, refreshments, and a glass of wine included in the price
13 August - Ribbon Cutting for Wise Truck Repair in Wise - 10227 Coeburn Mountain Road - 10:30 a.m. Please come out and help us welcome this new business to our community
16 August - Chamber Small Business & Economic Development Meeting will be held 11:30 a.m. Location TBD - Please RSVP to the chamber at 276-679-0961
17 August - Park Avenue Theater - Casablanca - 7 p.m.
18 August - High Knob Outdoor Festival - See facebook event here - Contact Katie at 276-679-1160 for additional details
23 August - Chamber Board Meeting will be held at Big Stone Gap Visitor Center - 11:30 a.m. - RSVP needed for catering
25 August - RTE 23 Music Festival - UVA-Wise - Free Admission 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.
27 August - SWVA Small Business Development Center - For the Love of Food - Food Expo– 8:30 a.m .until 4 p.m. Free but registration is required - 276-739-2474
September - Appalachia Cultural Arts Center hosts Open Mic Night on Main street in Appalachia -Sign up at 6 p.m. and perform at 6:30 p.m. - Great music, entertaiment and Free - Donations are welcome
September (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
September (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
September (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
September (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - at the Parking Lot on Wood Avenue across from Miners Park, Big Stone Gap - 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
September (Every Wednesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays
September (Every Tuesday) - (Every Tuesday) - Norton Friends & Farmers Market - All-Indoors Farmer Market Building adjacent to the Chamber building and behind the Pop-in Gas Station, Norton - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Contact: Carmen -276-679-0412
September (Every Thursday ) - Wise Farmers Market - The Glades - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Contact: Laura Mullins, 276-328-6013
14-15 September—Crutchfield Tent Sale - 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. in the Parking Lot of Crutchfield (5705 Crutchfield Drive, Norton, VA
18 September - Generational Diversity Workshop - SWVA Higher Education Center - (See flyer here for all details)
21 - 22 September - Big Stone Gap Celtic Festival - Concerts, Vendors, races, highlands games and more - visit bigstoneceltic.com or facebook page by clicking above.
October - Appalachia Cultural Arts Center hosts Open Mic Night on Main street in Appalachia -Sign up at 6 p.m. and perform at 6:30 p.m. - Great music, entertaiment and Free - Donations are welcome
October (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
October (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
October (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
October (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - Shawnee Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon
October (Every Wednesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays
October (Every Tuesday) - (Every Tuesday) - Norton Friends & Farmers Market - All-Indoors Farmer Market Building adjacent to the Chamber building and behind the Pop-in Gas Station, Norton - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.- Contact: Carmen, 276-679-0412
October (Every Thursday ) - Wise Farmers Market - Town Municipal Parking Lot - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Contact: Laura Mullins, 276-328-6013
27 October - Town of Big Stone Gap - Thriller Block Party - Call 276-523-2303
31 October - Town of Big Stone Gap - Halloween Carnival at Bullit Park - Call 276-523-2303 for more information
November- Appalachia Cultural Arts Center hosts Open Mic Night on Main street in Appalachia -Sign up at 6 p.m. and perform at 6:30 p.m. - Great music, entertainment and Free - Donations are welcome
November (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
November (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
November (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
29 November - Town of Big Stone Gap Christmas Parade - Please Call 276-523-2303 for more information
December (Every Weekend) - The Town of Big Stone Gap will offer rides on the Greenbelt in Lights
December (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: 276-796-5188
December(Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Town of Coeburn, info@layshardware.com or www.layshardware.com
December (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338
December (Every Saturday Night) - Southwest Virginia Museum's 17th Annual Festival of Trees - Big Stone Gap, VA - Admission $4 for Adults, $2 for Children ages 6-12, Under 6 Free - Contact - 276-523-1322
December - Camp Bethel In lights - Drive through the lights at Camp Bethel in Wise - 9050 Camp Bethel Road, Wise -276/328-6867 - Admission is $5 per car $10 Trucks and $25 Buses
8 December - Big Stone Gap - Whoville Saturday - Go out and enjoy a great day of events in Miners Park - 276-523-2303
The 2017 Christmas parade schedule for Wise County and the City of Norton is as follows:
TOWN DATE TIME CONTACT PHONE
Norton Dec. 3 (Sun.) 6:00 p.m. Marty Hagy 679-0192
Pound Dec. 3 (Sun.) 2:00 p.m. George Dean 796-5188
Big Stone Gap Nov 30 (Thur.) 6:00 p.m. Town of Big Stone 523-0115
Appalachia Dec. 2(Sat.) 6:00 p.m. Melisa Falin 565-3900
Coeburn Dec. 1 (Fri.) 6:30 p.m. Town of Coeburn 395-3323
St. Paul Dec. 2 (Sat.) 2:00 p.m. Town of St. Paul 762-5297
Wise Dec. 2 (Sat.) 2:00 p.m. Wise Kiwanis 275-9770
The suggested theme for the 2017 Christmas parades is The Magic of Christmas!
Open to lots of fun ideas!
All local churches and other organizations are urged to prepare floats and participate in as many parades as possible to make each town's celebration a fun-filled event.