Community Events
March 13 The Flavors Of Ireland
North Reservoir Road

March 13 - The Flavors of Ireland -MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road, The Collins Family Singers will share how their Irish heritage has influenced their writings and sing several of their original ballads and songs after a "Taste of Ireland" dinner - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

March 18 Lynn Mackey & David Gee
Wise, VA
March 18 - Lynn Mackey and David Gee - The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Chapel of All Faiths, Wise, VA - 7:30 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520
March 27 Grape Pruning Workshop
North Reservoir Road
March 27 - Grape Pruning Workshop - Brief Lecture and practice - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  
March 28 Larnell Starkey & The Spiritual Seven Gospel Singers
Big Stone Gap, VA
March 28 - Larnell Starkey & the Spiritual Seven Gospel Singers- Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap, VA - 3:00 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520
March 28 Easter Egg Hunt
Norton, VA
March 28 - Easter Egg Hunt - Norton City Park, Norton - 4:00 p.m. - The Norton Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt - children 9 and under will hunt for over 1000 eggs, special eggs will win prizes - the Easter Bunny will make an appearance - an Easter hat and bonnet contest will follow the hunt - most creative hats win prizes - Co-sponsored by Norton Community Hospital and the Wise County Chamber of Commerce - Contact: Norton Recreation Dept., 276-679-0754
March 31 Women in and out of the Kitchen
Wise, VA
March 31 - Vickie Fama: Women in and out of the Kitchen - The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Chapel of All Faiths - 7:00 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520
April 7 Los Gatos
Big Stone Gap, Va
April 7 - Los Gatos- Mountain Empire Community College, The Goodloe Center, Big Stone Gap, VA - 12:15 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520
April 15 Kirkland & Carlson
Big Stone Gap, VA
April 15 - Kirkland and Carlson - Mountain Empire Community College, The Goodloe Center, Big Stone Gap, VA - 12:15 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520
April 17 Cooking with Wine
Wise, VA
April 17 - Cooking with Wine - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road, Enjoy live cooking demonstrations, taste the foods, and take home the recipes - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  
May 8 Mother's Day Luncheon
Wise, VA
May 8 - Mother's Day Luncheon - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road, Treat Mom to a delicious luncheon with flowers for every Mother - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  
May 15 Wine Maker's Dinner
Wise, VA
May 15 - Wine Maker's Dinner - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Celebrate the opening of a new season - have dinner with the winemaker and taste new wine releases - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  
May 29 Gathering in the Gap Music Festival
Big Stone Gap, Va
May 29  - Gathering in the Gap Music Festival - Southwest Virginia Museum, Big Stone Gap - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. - A day of fun for the entire family! Activities include competitions, jams, and performances by local and regionally known musicians - For more information visit their web site: www.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com
June Fourth Annual Shrub Rose Festival All Month Long
Wise, VA
June - Fourth Annual Shrub Rose Festival All Month Long - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road, Month-long self guided tours of the vineyard with more than 120 blooming roses- Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  
June 7-12 Virginia-Kentucky District Fair & Horse Show
Wise, VA
June 7 - 12 - Virginia-Kentucky District Fair & Horse Show - Wise County Fairgrounds, Wise - 98th annual event featuring world famous entertainment, rides on the midway, agricultural and commercial exhibits, pageants, karaoke contests, sporting events, horse shows and much, much more! - Contact: Lawton Mullins, 276-328-9772 or 276-328-5760.
June 12-19 Best Friend Festival
Wise, VA
June 12 - 19 - Best Friend Festival- Norton - 24th annual event where people meet old friends and make new ones while enjoying arts, crafts, food, games, and music - Contact: Wise County Chamber of Commerce, 276-679-0961 or email wisecountycoc@verizon.net
June 20 Gone Fishing
Wise, VA
June 20 - "Gone Fishing" - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - For Father's Day, fishing in the pond with a fish fry dinner at 7:00 p.m. - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013
July Mines to Wines and Other Things Fine All Month Long
Wise, VA
July - Mines to Wines and Other Things Fine All Month Long - M ountainRose 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 23-25 Remote Area Medical Health Fair(RAM)
Wise, VA
July 23 - 25 - Remote Area Medical Health Fair (RAM) - Wise County Fairgrounds, Wise - Registration starts at 6:00 a.m. daily - Free Services for uninsured, underinsured, and unemployed adults and children - First come, first serve basis - Dental, Eye Care, Eye Glasses, Hearing Exam, EKG, Diabetes Screening, Bone Density, Blood Work, Cholesterol, Pulmonary Function Testing, Chest X-Ray, PAP Smear, Breast Exam, Chiropractic Services, Colon & Prostate Cancer Screening, Echocardiogram, Ultrasound, Mammograms, etc. - Contact: Health Wagon: (276) 835-9474 
July 30 & 31 Wise County Relay for Life
Wise, VA
July 30 & 31 - Wise County Relay for Life - Carl Smith Stadium, The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Wise - Receptions starts at 6:00 p.m. - Lumuniaria Service is at 10:00 p.m. - Closing Ceremony is at 7:00 a.m. on July 31 - Contact: Jackie VanHuss, 276-796-4057 or email: jvanhuss@gmail.com 
July & August Bluegrass Music
Coeburn, Va
Each Available Friday Night in July and August - Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com
August 5-7 Coal/Railroad Days
Appalachia, VA
Aug. 5 - 7 - Coal/Railroad Days - Downtown Appalachia - This annual event is a must for railroaders, rail fans, and coal buffs - Contact: Ruth Ann Boyd, 276-565-0156
August 6 Dinner under the Stars
Wise, VA

August 6 - Dinner under the Stars - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Listen to live piano music and enjoy a great meal on the lawn - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

September 12 Concord Grape Festival
Wise, VA
September 12 - Concord Grape Festival - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Pick your own grapes for eating, jelly, and juice - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  
October 9 Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival
Wise, VA
October 9 - Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Hayrides through the vineyard, enjoy a "hillbilly lunch", and stomp grapes - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  
October 9 & 10 Wise County Famous Fall Fling
Wise, VA
October 9 & 10 - Wise County Famous Fall Fling - Downtown Wise - 32nd annual event featuring arts, crafts, food, music, and fun for the whole family - Contact: Bonnie Aker, 276-328-8184 or aker_98@yahoo.com 
November 5 Stories & Songs
Wise, VA
November 5 - Stories and Songs - M ountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Enjoy dinner and the music of the guitar and mountain dulcimer played by Jack Beck and Wendy Welch - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013 
November 6-18 Quilt Show
Wise, VA
November 6-18 - Quilt Show - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013 
November 19 Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
Wise, VA

November 19 - Have a Holly Jolly Christmas - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Dr. Gary Crumm presents his tribute to Burl Ives after a seasonal dinner - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013 

December 4 Tree Trimming
Wise, VA
December 4 - Tree Trimming- MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Decorate the "grapevine tree", sing carols, eat lunch, and drink mulled wine to start the holiday season - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013