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Register by April 15, 2008 for only $10
Welcome to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Stuart Virginia, located in Patrick County!
The Blue Ridge Parkway, known as America’s Favorite Scenic Drive, meanders through the tri-counties of Patrick, Carroll and Floyd. The three counties offer a diverse topography of rolling vineyards, farms, orchards and breathtaking rugged mountain terrain.
A hunters paradise the area is home to an abundance of deer, turkey and bear. Many rivers have their beginnings here including the Smith River, Mayo River, Dan River, Little River and the New River. For fishing, boating and swimming fun Fairystone State Park, Kibler Valley and Philpott Reservoir offer lots of opportunities. Hiking and biking trails for the athlete, naturalist and photographer are throughout the area and include Rock Castle Gorge the New River Trail State Park and Virginia’s Birding & Wildlife Trail.
Some of the many attractions in the area are Jeb Stuart Birthplace, Woods Brothers Racing Museum, Mabry Mill, R J Reynolds Homeplace, and seven Rock Churches.
Follow the Virginia Crooked Road Music Trail through the small towns and enjoy bluegrass, country and gospel in local venues or a weekend getaway at Wayside Bluegrass Festival or Dominion Valley Park Gospel Sing. The Patrick County Music Association hosts a monthly Jamboree that draws large crowds from our neighboring counties and North Carolina.
Several golf courses in the area and among the most beautiful is Olde Mill Golf Resort and Gordon Trent Golf Club. Primland, with its spectacular views, was recently named by Golf Digest Best New Course $75 and Over.
Arts and crafts along with antiques can be found at country stores throughout the area, and the Depot Emporium in downtown Patrick. Local festivals throughout the year include Beach Music Festival, Virginia’s Official Peach Festival, Strawberry Festival, Apple Dumpling Festival, Spring Frolic, Covered Bridge Festival, at Villa Appalaccia. Chateau Morrisett Winery hosts several jazz events each year.
To learn more about Patrick County Festivals, Events, and Bed & Breakfast’s visit the county web site www.co.patrick.va.us or the Chamber’s web site www.patrickchamber.com. We look forward to meeting you.
How to Register
Pre-register by April 15, 2008 for only $10, after deadline $17.
For more information call Denny Alley at (276) 694-4232 or
Wayne Kirkpatrick (276) 694-4449