Big Stone Gap Visitor Center

07/20/2025

We sure love our little town. What do ya'll think about us making the top 10!?!?!

From Covington to Luray, these towns are at the heart of Virginia’s signature natural features in 2025, radiating breathtaking scenery.

07/19/2025

7/19/2025 SATURDAY NIGHT EVENTS!

How is your weekend treating you?

Want to kick it up a notch? Head to Big Stone Gap, where we literally have something for everybody!

🔹 Ben Lamb live at Curklin’s – 8:00pm
Relax with great food and acoustic favorites in a cozy atmosphere.
👉 Event Details: https://bigstonegap.com/events/ben-lamb-live-at-curklins/

🔹 Junction 4961 live at Goodtimes – 7:00pm
Enjoy energetic rock, country, and pop covers at GoodTimes Coal Fired Pizza & Pub.
👉 Event Details: https://bigstonegap.com/events/junction-4961-live-at-goodtimes/

🔹 Roxanne McDaniel live at Moon Dog Brick Oven Pizza – 6:00pm
Have dinner while listening to beautiful live vocals at Moon Dog.
👉 Event Details: https://bigstonegap.com/events/roxanne-mcdaniel-live-at-moon-dog-brick-oven-pizza/

🔹 Josh Slagle live at Southwest Firehouse Café – 7:00pm
Unwind with great music and delicious food and drink specials.
👉 Event Details: https://bigstonegap.com/events/josh-slagle-live-at-southwest-firehouse-cafe/

🔹 Punk Party at the Visitor Center – 6:00pm
Get your edge on with an outdoor Punk Party featuring local, regional, and out-of-state bands.
👉 Event Details: https://bigstonegap.com/events/punk-party-at-the-visitor-center/

🔹 Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama Pre-Show Live Music- 6:30pm
Come early and enjoy pre-show music before the beloved drama performance. Tonight, Momma Molasses kicks off the show!
👉 Event Details: https://bigstonegap.com/events/trail-of-the-lonesome-pine-pre-show-live-music/

Whatever your vibe is this weekend, chill, rock, or theatre under the stars, you’ll find it here in Big Stone Gap.

Remember that Big Stone Gap has over 30 great places to find great food no matter what you are craving!
https://bigstonegap.com/things-to-do/where-to-eat/

Need a ride after hours or on weekends? Bella & Co Transportation can help!
Bella & Co Transportation - 276-639-7985
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07/19/2025

07/19/2025

How cool is that?

The Castellows, comprised of sisters Eleanor, Lily and Powell, join TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Ciara to talk about their new album "Homecoming" and whirlwind career in country music. Then, they perform their new song "Freeway" as part of the Citi Concert Series.

07/18/2025

7/18/2025 FRIDAY NIGHT EVENTS!

Kick off your weekend the right way in Big Stone Gap!

If you’re looking for great food, live entertainment, and an easy-going vibe to unwind and enjoy your Friday night, Big Stone Gap has you covered.

• Huff & Company will start your night off right at Big Cherry
👉 Event Info: https://bigstonegap.com/events/huff-company-live-at-big-cherry-brewing/

• Rock out with The Broken Chordz Band live at Goodtimes
👉 Event Info: https://bigstonegap.com/events/the-broken-chordz-band-live-at-goodtimes/

• Sing your heart out at Yeti-Oke Karaoke Night hosted by Yeti Moon Dog
👉 Event Info: https://bigstonegap.com/events/yeti-oke-karaoke-night-hosted-by-yeti-moon-dog/

• Catch Ryan Clevinger live at Southwest Firehouse Café
👉 Event Info: https://bigstonegap.com/events/ryan-clevinger-live-at-southwest-firehouse-cafe/

• Experience the beloved Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama under the stars
👉 Event Info: https://bigstonegap.com/events/7534/

Come out and make it a Friday to remember here in Big Stone Gap!

Remember that Big Stone Gap has over 30 great places to find great food no matter what you are craving!
https://bigstonegap.com/things-to-do/where-to-eat/

Need a ride after hours or on weekends? Bella & Co Transportation can help!
Bella & Co Transportation - 276-639-7985
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07/18/2025

A really fun event for a great cause is coming up! Make plans now to attend The Sip N Paint for PAWS Summer Buddies Edition at the Big Stone Gap Visitor Center Saturday, July 26th at 5pm!

Click the picture/link for more info:

$20/personSend payment to https://www.pawsswva.org -Click the donate button and put your name in the memo section to secure your spot! You can also fine PAWS on PayPal- the user name there is You may also pay cash at the event! The Visitor Center will have adult beverages for sale and yo...

07/18/2025

7/18/2025 FRIDAY LUNCH SPECIALS

It’s finally FRIDAY!

Let’s celebrate by taking a much-deserved break and enjoying the best lunch around, right here in beautiful Big Stone Gap.

Come out, relax, and kick off your weekend the right way!

404 Cafe & Creamery

Big Cherry Brewing Company

BSG Nutrition

Country Kitchen

Curklin's

Dari Delite

Frostbite Snowshack

GoodTimes Coal-Fired Pizza & Pub

Moon Dog Brick Oven of Big Stone Gap

The Pastry Cottage

Pizza Plus- Big Stone Gap

SWFirehouse

Remember that Big Stone Gap has over 30 great places to find great food no matter what you are craving!
https://bigstonegap.com/things-to-do/where-to-eat/

Need a FREE RIDE to these great places? Contact METGo! :
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07/17/2025

Big Stone Gap is quickly becoming a true music destination!

We have so much music in store over the next few months, it’s absolutely astounding. From local favorites to regional stars and special concerts you won’t want to miss. There’s something for every music lover here in the Gap.

Not only will you find amazing music in our parks and Visitor Center but our Downtown restaurants have live music every weekend!

Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open, because we have even more music surprises coming this Fall and Winter!

Get ready to experience the sound of Big Stone Gap like never before.

07/17/2025

EVENTS FOR WEEKEND OF JULY 18th – JULY 20th

Looking for weekend plans?

Come on down to Wise County and our surrounding localities for a weekend full of live music, festivals, delicious food, and, as always, FUN!

There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re ready to dance to local bands, explore unique festivals, or simply relax with great food and even better company.

We can’t wait to see you this weekend!

From Big Stone Gap to St Paul, and every charming spot in between, it’s all happening here!

Come stay, play, and explore Wise County this weekend — we’ll be glad to have you!

✅ FRIDAY JULY 18

• Little Pines Reading Program
• Lunch on the Lawn Music Series – Southwest Virginia Museum.
• Pro Art Summer Concert Series – Wise
• LIVE MUSIC! Lays Hardware – Coeburn
• Friday Night Community Bluegrass Picking Sessions – Axe Handle Distilling – Pennington Gap
• Karaoke Night hosted by CTM Entertainment– Wood Bo**er Bar Grill – Norton
• YETI-OKE Karaoke Night Hosted by YETI – Moon Dog
• Trivia Night at Mr. B’s Lounge – Pennington Gap
• Singo Bingo Night at Woodbooger Bar & Grill
• The Broken Chordz Band LIVE at GoodTimes
• The 62nd Season of the Trail of the Lonesome Pine
• Ryan Clevinger LIVE at Southwest Firehouse Café

✅ SATURDAY JULY 19

• Country Kitchen Saturday Morning Breakfast!
• Big Stone Gap Saturday Farmers Market
• Railroad Day – Natural Tunnel State Park
• Pro Art Summer Concert Series – Wise
• Chillin & Grillin in the Glades w/ Railway Express
• PUNK PARTY at The Visitor Center
• Roxanne McDaniel LIVE at Moon Dog Brick Oven Pizza
• Trail of the Lonesome Pine Pre Show Live Music
• Karaoke Night @ Paradise City Plaza – Appalachia
• Karaoke Night at Mr. B’s Lounge – Pennington Gap
• Paradise City Plaza Karaoke Night – Appalachia
• Junction 4961 LIVE at GoodTimes
• Josh Slagle LIVE at Southwest Firehouse Cafe
• Live Music at the County Cabin – Norton
• The 62nd Season of the Trail of the Lonesome Pine
• Ben Lamb LIVE at Curklin’s

✅ SUNDAY JULY 20

• Brunch at Big Cherry Brewing

For times, locations, and more information, click the picture/link below:
https://bigstonegap.com/events/

Make it a weekend to remember! We’ll see you there!