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During just about every season, there is the opportunity to experience some of the unique entertainment and heritage that the area has to offer through one of the local festivals or special events. From the third Saturday in June through the fourth Sunday, Wytheville is buzzing with activities for all ages as the annual Chautauqua Festival is underway. Chautauqua: (pronounced sha tak' wa)... of Seneca Indian origin; takes its name from Lake Chautauqua in Southwestern New York. Events include children's activities, live nightly entertainment, arts and crafts, hot air ballooning, magic, music, drama, dance and special exhibits. On the fourth Saturday in September, the Homestead Living History Festival is held adjacent to the Regional Visitors Center. A variety of 19th Century daily life activities such as molasses and apple butter making, blacksmithing, and knitting and looming are demonstrated.

Homestead Living History Festival (left) and Music on the Mountain (right)

Every second Saturday June through October, Virginia City hosts Music on the Mountain and Mining for Musicians (Old Time Bluegrass Competition). Come out and help find the next "gem" in the form of an individual or group that sparkles on stage. Crafts, food and maybe even a "gunfight" are all part of the day-long events on Big Walker Mountain.

First Thursdays with History, presented at Wytheville's Heritage Preservation Center, showcases the Appalachian heritage through words and music. This educational series is presented on the first Thursday of the month, February - June and September - November.

In the center of Wytheville in Withers Park, you can almost smell the ocean air as beach music abounds at After Hours. Concerts are primarily held on the first Fridays in the summer. July date varies and includes fireworks.

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Wytheville Convention and Visitors Bureau

PO Box 533, 975 Tazewell Street, Wytheville, VA 24382

General Office: 276-223-3355 - Fax: 276-223-3443

http://www.visitwytheville.org - cvb@wytheville.org

Toll-Free: 1-877-347-8307

Main Exit: I-81, Exit 70