- Floydfest
July 25, 2008
Floydfest's July 24-27 event will give visitors from near and far an opportunity to have a great time. An array of performers provide entertainment that is often unique, from "hula-hoopers" to jugglers. Seven stages over 10's of acres perpetually...
- Salem After Five
July 25, 2008
Friday, July 25th at 5:30pm. It's the continuation of "Salem After Five" Summer Concert Series, Presented by Salem Parks & Recreation and Q99-FM. Held at the Salem Farmers Market, featuring "Burning Bridges" Admission. Admission is Adults $5 and Children...
- The Friday Night Jamboree at The Floyd Country Store
July 25, 2008
Friday, July 25th beginning at 6:30 with bluegrass gospel from The Heaven Mountain Band. At 7:30 the Black Twig Pickers take their turn at entertaining the crowd. The the Rockbridge Brothers take the stage at 9:00. Get there early for a good seat and try...
- Floydfest
July 26, 2008
Floydfest's July 24-27 event will give visitors from near and far an opportunity to have a great time. An array of performers provide entertainment that is often unique, from "hula-hoopers" to jugglers. Seven stages over 10's of acres perpetually...
- Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
July 26, 2008
Saturday, July 26th. Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee- all for only $5/person at the Applebee's in Christiansburg on Marketplace Street (across from the New River Valley Mall). Fund-raiser benefits the Leukemia and...
- Christmas In July at the Motor Mile Speedway!
July 26, 2008
Santa is coming early this year. Only July 26th we are gathering NEW, UN-WRAPPED TOYS for area Christmas Stores this July at the Motor Mile Speedway. This toy drive will benefit: The Pulaski Christmas Store, Radford Elf Shelf, and the Montgomery Christmas...
- Salem Parks & Recreation and Q-99 FM present "Jazz in July"
July 26, 2008
Saturday, July 26th from 3:00pm to 9:30pm, Salem Parks & Recreation and Q-99 FM present "Jazz in July" at Longwood Park in Salem. Admission is free. Here is the schedule of events: - 3:00pm to 3:45pm - "Confluence"
- 4:00pm to 5:10pm - "Roanoke Jazz...
- Thundercreek and Todd" Almost McGraw" Sullivan
July 26, 2008
The Pearisburg Bucentennial Committee brings you 2 acts for one price! Bluegrass band Thundercreek will perform from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Todd "Almost McGraw" Sullivan will perform at 8 p.m. Todd is a Tim McGraw tribute artist. Check...
- The Jug Busters are Back at The Floyd Country Store!
July 26, 2008
Saturday, July 26th at 7:30pm come on out to the Floyd Country Store for a Saturday Night, Old-Time Dance featuring The Jug Busters. It's always a fun time at the Floyd Country Store when the Jugbusters are in town. The Floyd Country Store is located...
- EMT Training - Basic Course
July 27, 2008
The Riner Fire Department and Christiansburg Rescue at Riner station are looking for men and women who want to make a difference in our community by becoming Emergency Medical Technicians. Once you have your CPR training then you can apply to this class...
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