Festivals & Events

Surefire Bluegrass - More Info

May 19

Surefire Bluegrass at the Carter Family Fold.

Fundraiser Event for Stickleyville Elementary - More Info

May 19

Mountain Music Makers will be playing in Leeman Field in Pennington Gap as part of a fundraiser event for Stickleyville Elementary School. A love of old time music led several members of the Mountain Music Makers to Mountain Empire
Community College in Big Stone Gap, VA where they sought to learn to play the clawhammer banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and upright bass. Eventually they came together in the string band class offered by the college where they developed a lasting friendship with other musicians who would one day become a part of the Mountain Music Makers. In 2006, the Mountain Music Makers was formed. The band's instruments include the guitar, autoharp, dulcimer, banjo,upright bass, mandolin, fiddle and bowed psaltery. Each member has the ability to play more than one instrument. The group performs a blend of old time and
bluegrass songs. Several songs are original compositions written by Joey O'Quinn and Larry Mullins, each in his unique style.

Youth Equitation & Showmanship Clinic - More Info

May 19

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This clinic will serve to help our youth practice and develop their equine skills. Clinicians will be available for western and gaited riding disciplines as well as showmanship. Participants will receive written feedack for each class entered. The clinic will be open to youth (ages 9-18) from throughout the region. This clinic will also serve as a qualifying clinic for youth participating in 4-H horse projects wishing to show at the Virginia 4-H State Horse Show. An approved helmet must be worn at all times when mounted. Also, Virginia Cooperative Extension and VA 4-H Horse Program policies will be followed. Youth must bring their own horse(s). Due to liability no horses will be supplied for youth to ride.

Trail Ride in the Cove - More Info

May 19

Starting at the Cove Community Center, 1748 Maiden Spring Road, Tazewell, VA.  This trail ride commemorates the 1864 Civil War Battle in the Cove.  General Burbridge marched through the Cove on his way to raid the salt works in Smyth County.  Colonel Giltner obstructed and delayed advances of Burbridge until General John S. Williams with 1000 men arrived to protect the salt works on October 2, 1864. 

The ride will be from 1:00 till 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012.  Cost is $25 per rider.  Price includes refreshments at the end of the ride. Prizes will be awarded. Proceeds will go toward the Cove Community Center Roof Fund.  The ride will be guided by Cove Community Members.  Additional parking is available at the Cove Church.

REQUIRED: Current Negative Coggins, NO STALLIONS, NO DOGS

Jubilee in the Breaks 2012 - More Info

May 25-May 28

Appx 25 national and local Southern and Bluegrass  gospel groups will be performing at the park amphitheatre.  each group will have their booth for all your take home music needs.  Please use our online contact form for any questions, brochures, maps, lodging information. The singing starts at 3pm - 8pm on May 25th...10am - 8pm Saturday and Sunday and 10am - 4pm on Monday. Come and see the beauty of the Breaks Interstate Park and enjoy the finest in gospel music.