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<item><title>Jun 21 - 10:00 am Wayne C. Henderson Featival &amp; Guitar Competition</title><description>This outdoor festival is a day of fun and song dedicated to traditional mountain music. Also included will be arts &amp; crafts, good food, and children&amp;apos;s activities. Admission $10. For info call (276) 579-7092.
Location:Grayson Highlands State Park
</description><link>http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/gra.shtml</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jun 21 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>



<item><title>Jun 25 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/June2008.html#M6D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jun 26 - 7:00 pm Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; at Fries VA</title><description>Pickin&amp;apos; and grinnin&amp;apos; with bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music jam sessions every Thursday evening. Thursday jams will be at Big Daddy&amp;apos;s thru June when the jams move to the old Stretch-a-Dollar building on Main Street.
Location:Big Daddy&amp;apos;s Restaurant on Fire House Drive. in Fries VA.
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/big_daddys/big_daddys.html</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jun 27 - 5:00 pm Grayson County Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention</title><description>The summer fiddler&amp;apos;s convention season begins with the Grayson County Old Time &amp; Bluegrass Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention held at the Elk Creek School ball field. Contestants register on-site. Camping on grounds, food, and refreshments  available
Location:Elk Creek VA
</description><link>http://www.ls.net/~ecvfd/fiddle.html</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jun 27 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jun 28 -  Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jun 28 - 5:00 pm Grayson County Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention</title><description>The summer fiddler&amp;apos;s convention season begins with the Grayson County Old Time &amp; Bluegrass Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention held at the Elk Creek School ball field. Contestants register on-site. Camping on grounds, food, and refreshments  available
Location:Elk Creek VA
</description><link>http://www.ls.net/~ecvfd/fiddle.html</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jun 28 - 5:00 pm Hillsville Summer Concert Series</title><description>Beach music concert and classic car cruise-in with &amp;quot;The Embers&amp;quot;. Food and beverages available Free admission.
Location:Jail House Square - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.visitvirginiablueridgemountains.com/events.shtml</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jun 28 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jun 29 -  Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jun 30 -  Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jun 30 - 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival</title><description>Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/June2008.html#M6D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 1 -  Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 1 - 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival</title><description>Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 2 -  Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 2 - 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival</title><description>Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 2 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 3 -  Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 3 - 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival</title><description>Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 3 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
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<item><title>Jul 4 -  Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 4 - 9:00 am Independence Day Festival</title><description>Celebrate a real old-fashioned 4th of July in Independence VA. Art &amp; craft fair from 9AM to 3PM, kids games, and a real patriotic town parade at 10AM. Listen to an afternoon of live mountain music, enjoy all kinds of foods &amp; desserts, and cap off the day
Location:Independence VA
</description><link>http://www.independenceva.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 4 - 9:00 am Hillsville Fourth of July Celebration</title><description>Parade, food, games, music, watermelon, and fireworks - all free to the community.
Location:Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.townofhillsville.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 4 - 12:00 pm Fries VA 4th of July Parade</title><description>Come Celebrate the 4th in Fries! Fireworks from 9:30PM to 10:00PM.
Location:Main Street - Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 4 - 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival</title><description>Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 4 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 5 -  Kanawha Valley Summer Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble Saturday June 28th, ride from Sunday through following Saturday. Food available. Bands as available. Call Tommy Bowman (540) 789-2084 for info.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena - Dugspur VA
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 5 - 6:00 pm Galax Fire Dept. Annual July 4th Carnival</title><description>Week-long 4th of July carnival with demolition derby and lawn mower race.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 5 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>



<item><title>Jul 9 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 10 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 11 - 8:00 am Smoke on the Mountain Barbecue Competition</title><description>4rd Annual &amp;quot;Smoke on the Mountain&amp;quot;, the Commonwealth of Virginia&amp;apos;s Official BBQ Championship.
Location:Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.smokeonthemountainva.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 11 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 12 - 8:00 am Bicycling and Barbecue 2008</title><description>Cycling event, food, music, shopping, and barbecue cooking competition. Registration for ride $30 . 65, 46, &amp; 25 mile routes with &amp;quot;challenge&amp;quot; options. Ride-day registration is available beginning at 8AM.
Location:Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.galaxoutdoors.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 12 - 8:00 am Smoke on the Mountain Barbecue Competition</title><description>4rd Annual &amp;quot;Smoke on the Mountain&amp;quot;, the Commonwealth of Virginia&amp;apos;s Official BBQ Championship.
Location:Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.smokeonthemountainva.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 12 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>



<item><title>Jul 16 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 17 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 18 -  Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament</title><description>Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.
Location:Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 18 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 19 -  Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament</title><description>Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.
Location:Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 19 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 20 -  Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament</title><description>Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.
Location:Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 21 -  Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament</title><description>Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.
Location:Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 22 -  Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament</title><description>Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.
Location:Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 23 -  Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament</title><description>Grayson County Recreation Park will host the Virginia Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament for ages 8 - 12.
Location:Grayson County Recreation Park - Independence, VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 23 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 24 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 25 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 26 - 5:00 pm Hillsville Summer Concert Series</title><description>Beach music concert and cruise-in with &amp;quot;Jim Quick and the Coastline&amp;quot;. Food and beveragrs available.
Location:Jail House Square - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.visitvirginiablueridgemountains.com/events.shtml</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jul 26 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>



<item><title>Jul 30 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Jul 31 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/July2008.html#M7D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 1 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 2 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>

<item><title>Aug 4 -  Galax Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention</title><description>World famous Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians &amp; fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 5 -  Galax Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention</title><description>World famous Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians &amp; fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 6 -  Galax Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention</title><description>World famous Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians &amp; fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 6 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/August2008.html#M8D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 7 -  Galax Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention</title><description>World famous Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians &amp; fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 7 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/August2008.html#M8D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 8 -  Galax Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention</title><description>World famous Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians &amp; fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 8 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 9 -  Galax Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention</title><description>World famous Old Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention takes place in Felts Park. Musicians &amp; fans from around the world travel to Galax for the music that defines the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 9 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>



<item><title>Aug 13 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/August2008.html#M8D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 14 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/August2008.html#M8D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 15 -  Fries Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention</title><description>Whether you make music or just love to listen to good old mountain and bluegrass music, be sure to attend the Fries Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention. Two nights of competition. Camp for $5 a night/site. Spectator admission is $5 per person, children under 12 free wit
Location:Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 15 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 16 -  Fries Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention</title><description>Whether you make music or just love to listen to good old mountain and bluegrass music, be sure to attend the Fries Fiddler&amp;apos;s Convention. Two nights of competition. Camp for $5 a night/site. Spectator admission is $5 per person, children under 12 free wit
Location:Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 16 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>



<item><title>Aug 20 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/August2008.html#M8D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 21 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/August2008.html#M8D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 22 - 8:00 pm Annual Piper&amp;apos;s Gap Rescue Squad Rodeo</title><description>Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/August2008.html#M8D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 22 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 23 - 5:00 pm Hillsville Summer Concert Series</title><description>Beach music and classic car cruise-in with &amp;quot;The Craig Woolard Band&amp;quot;. Food and beverages available. Free admission.
Location:Jail House Square - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.visitvirginiablueridgemountains.com/events.shtml</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 23 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 23 - 8:00 pm Annual Piper&amp;apos;s Gap Rescue Squad Rodeo</title><description>Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/August2008.html#M8D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>



<item><title>Aug 27 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/August2008.html#M8D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 28 -  Annual Labor Day Flea Market &amp; Gun Show</title><description>The annual Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market &amp; Gun Show held at Grover King VFW Post 1115. One of the largest and best-known events of this type on the east coast.
Location:Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.vfw1115.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 28 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/August2008.html#M8D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 29 -  Annual Labor Day Flea Market &amp; Gun Show</title><description>The annual Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market &amp; Gun Show held at Grover King VFW Post 1115. One of the largest and best-known events of this type on the east coast.
Location:Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.vfw1115.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 29 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 30 -  Annual Labor Day Flea Market &amp; Gun Show</title><description>The annual Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market &amp; Gun Show held at Grover King VFW Post 1115. One of the largest and best-known events of this type on the east coast.
Location:Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.vfw1115.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aug 30 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Aug 31 -  Annual Labor Day Flea Market &amp; Gun Show</title><description>The annual Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market &amp; Gun Show held at Grover King VFW Post 1115. One of the largest and best-known events of this type on the east coast.
Location:Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.vfw1115.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
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<item><title>Sep 1 -  Annual Labor Day Flea Market &amp; Gun Show</title><description>The annual Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market &amp; Gun Show held at Grover King VFW Post 1115. One of the largest and best-known events of this type on the east coast.
Location:Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.vfw1115.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>

<item><title>Sep 3 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/September2008.html#M9D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 4 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/September2008.html#M9D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 5 -  Kanawha Valley Fall Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble and camp Friday Sept. 5th, ride 6th and 7th. Food available. Band Saturday night. Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 for information.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sep 5 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 6 -  Kanawha Valley Fall Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble and camp Friday Sept. 5th, ride 6th and 7th. Food available. Band Saturday night. Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 for information.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sep 6 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 7 -  Kanawha Valley Fall Wagon Train</title><description>Assemble and camp Friday Sept. 5th, ride 6th and 7th. Food available. Band Saturday night. Call Tommy Brown (540) 789-2084 for information.
Location:Kanawha Valley Arena
</description><link>http://www.virginiarodeo.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>


<item><title>Sep 10 -  Carroll County Fair</title><description>Carroll County Fair held at the VFW building in Hillsville, VA and will include town wide activities.
Location:Hillsville, VA in Carroll County VA.
</description><link>http://www.carrollcountyva.org/fair</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sep 10 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/September2008.html#M9D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 11 -  Carroll County Fair</title><description>Carroll County Fair held at the VFW building in Hillsville, VA and will include town wide activities.
Location:Hillsville, VA in Carroll County VA.
</description><link>http://www.carrollcountyva.org/fair</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sep 11 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/September2008.html#M9D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 12 -  Carroll County Fair</title><description>Carroll County Fair held at the VFW building in Hillsville, VA and will include town wide activities.
Location:Hillsville, VA in Carroll County VA.
</description><link>http://www.carrollcountyva.org/fair</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sep 12 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 13 -  Carroll County Fair</title><description>Carroll County Fair held at the VFW building in Hillsville, VA and will include town wide activities.
Location:Hillsville, VA in Carroll County VA.
</description><link>http://www.carrollcountyva.org/fair</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sep 13 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>



<item><title>Sep 17 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/September2008.html#M9D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 18 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/September2008.html#M9D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 19 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 20 - 8:00 am Festival by the River</title><description>Celebrate the New River at this festival right on the banks of the oldest river in North America. Listen to live mountain music, enjoy wonderful food, arts &amp; crafts, displays, and great company. Take a canoe ride or bring your fishing pole for a relaxing
Location:Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sep 20 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
</description><link>http://creepertrailbikerentals.blogspot.com</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>



<item><title>Sep 24 - 7:00 pm Hillsville&amp;apos;s Wednesday Night VFW Music Jam Session</title><description>Old-time and bluegrass music jam session at the Hillsville VFW. Bring your stringed instrument or just come to listen. Held almost every week.
Location:Grover King VFW Post 1115 - Hillsville VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/September2008.html#M9D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 25 - 6:30 pm The Jam Sessions at Fries</title><description>The popular &amp;quot;Pickin&amp;apos; and Grinnin&amp;apos; &amp;quot; Thursday night jam sessions in Fries has found a new home. Come join us at the former Shaylin&amp;apos;s Stretch-a-Dollar location on Main Street. Come to listen or come to play. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be much appreciated.
Location:Former Stretch-a-Dollar Building - Main Street, Fries VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/September2008.html#M9D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 26 - 8:00 pm Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex - Galax VA</title><description>Blue Ridge Backroads Live at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax VA is a weekly show unless pre-empted. Admission is usually free, but donations are appreciated and used for maintenance and preservation of the Rex Theater.
</description><link>http://www.rextheatergalax.com/</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Sep 27 -  Fiddlin&amp;apos; on the Lot</title><description>All day mountain music event with art, crafts, home-baked goods, demonstrations, and live traditional, bluegrass, &amp; gospel performances.
Location:Harmon&amp;apos;s Outlet - Woodlawn VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/September2008.html#M9D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sep 27 - 9:30 am Annual Lord&amp;apos;s Acre Harvest Sale</title><description>Service at 9:30AM with sale beginning at 10:00AM. Rain date October 4, 2008
Location:Felts Park - Galax VA
</description><link>http://www.friesva.com/upcoming_events/September2008.html#M9D</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:30:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sep 27 - 10:00 am Grayson Highlands Fall Festival</title><description>Traditional mountain culture comes alive during this two day event. The air is filled with the sound of mountain music and the sweet smell of apple butter, hobo pies, cider, and sorghum molasses. Also, there will be a pony sale, a blacksmithing demonstration.
Location:Grayson Highlands State Park
</description><link>http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/graysonh.htm</link><category>Announcements</category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:00:32  GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sep 27 - 7:00 pm Bluegrass, Mountain, &amp; Gospel Music Jam Session</title><description>Free bluegrass, mountain, and gospel music jam sessions to enjoy after a day of visiting the Virginia Creeper Trail at Whitetop VA or just come for the music..
Location:Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service - Whitetop VA
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<item><title>Sep 28 - 10:00 am Grayson Highlands Fall Festival</title><description>Traditional mountain culture comes alive during this two day event. The air is filled with the sound of mountain music and the sweet smell of apple butter, hobo pies, cider, and sorghum molasses. Also, there will be a pony sale, a blacksmithing demonstration.
Location:Grayson Highlands State Park
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