Visit Patrick County, VA

05/03/2025

We closed out the month of April with The Wilson Springs Hotel at the Star Theatre VA! A true musical treat, the show started with a slow and intimate set of acoustics and storytelling and progressed to entire band putting on an energetic show that had everyone up and shaking the dust off their boogie shoes! We love the talent that shows up again and again on this stage, we invite you to catch a show in the Town of Stuart, Virginia this May!

⭐️ May Shows at the Star Theatre ⭐️

🎶 May 10 - The Dead Reckoning (A Grateful Dead Tribute) @ The Star Theatre
The Dead Reckoning is a collaborative of seasoned players hailing from the Blue Ridge region of VA. Having many varied backgrounds, they come together to celebrate the music, legacy, eras and iterations of the most prolific band in history, The Grateful Dead. With a Jerry Garcia Band tune thrown in here and there for good measure.
May 10th, Doors: 7pm, music: 8pm
Tickets: Advance: $18, Day of Show: $25

🎻 May 17 - Songwriter's Circle Series Part 3
Join Patrick County Music Association as they present another intimate night of music and storytelling on May 17th. Doors open at 5PM, Music begins at 6PM.

Featuring Jerry Salley, 2025 Grammy Winner + 2018 & 2019 IBMA Songwriter of the Year as well as local favorites Barry Hutchens, Will Hutchens, Roger Handy and Miller Hopkins. Tickets are $10 in person at The Coffee Break Cafe or Patrick County Visitors Center on Main Street or $20 at the door.

🎭 May 31 & June 1 - Persuaded: A Play with Music
The Reynolds Homestead, in partnership with Clark Gas and Oil, will present Persuaded: A play with music theatrical performance at the Star Theatre in Stuart, Virginia at 7 pm on Saturday, May 31 and 2:30 pm on Sunday, June 1.

Join us for a captivating stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion! Experience Austen’s timeless tale of love, regret, and second chances, brought to life with stirring performances and interwoven with seafaring songs of friendship, courage, and enduring love. Don’t miss this enchanting theatrical event!

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For more information and tickets visit: https://startheatreva.com/
Follow along on Facebook at Star Theatre VA

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05/02/2025

It's Opening Day! Come experience the Stuart Farmers Market in the Town of Stuart, Virginia. It is open every Friday morning from 8 am to 12 pm in May through November.

Grab a hot cup of Henry’s Fresh Roast coffee to enjoy while you browse and don’t forget to leave with some local honey from Deep Creek Farms to keep your seasonal allergies at bay.
Grab all your staples for the weekend - veggies, plants, specialty breads, baked items, eggs, jams, jellies, farm-raised beef and chicken, artisan crafts, and more!

There will be a special ceremony at 9AM celebrating the life of Tom Bishop, also known as "The Birdhouse Man." His presence at the Stuart Farmers Market and throughout Patrick County will be deeply missed, but we are joyful to install one of his birdhouses in the market garden in honor of him.

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05/01/2025

Happy May!🌷 We've compiled a Patrick County Bucket List for the month and hope you will come experience the simple life and enjoy as many as these activities as you can!

🎶 Join us for the First Friday Summer Jam Series series kick off on May 2nd with Asheville band, Lua Flora
🥾 Hike Rock Castle Gorge and enjoy the abundance of butterflies this time of year
🎣 Borrow one of the River Rangers Buckets at the Mayo River Rail Trail and explore the Mayo River
👩‍🌾 Visit one of our weekly farmers markets: Stuart Farmers Market is Friday mornings from 8AM to noon. Fairy Stone State Park's Monday Market is held from 5PM-7PM in shelters 3&4.
🍓 Pick up some delicious strawberries from Mabes Berry Farm at the Town of Stuart's 22nd Annual Strawberry Festival on May 17
⭐️ Enjoy a May show at the Star Theatre VA - Patrick County Music Association is hosting their third Singer Songwriter's Circle event.
🛍 Shop small and support our local businesses in the Town of Stuart, Virginia and Meadows of Dan, Virginia when you're looking for your Mother's Day gifts. Concord Corner Store, Poppy's at Meadows of Dan, The Hatteras Pearl and Mattie B's Gifts & Apparel are a few speciality gift shops that are full of treasures!
🥪 Step back in time at an old country store: Poor Farmers Market, Poor Farmers Farm and The Mayberry Trading Post
♻️ Join the Patrick County greenteam on a spring cleanup
🎻 Follow The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail down to the weekly Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam on a Friday night
🎶 Get your tickets to Dominion Valley Park's Memorial Day weekend gospel singing and enjoy a beautiful yearly musical tradition in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
⛰ Pick up your copy of the spring edition of Patrick County magazine and read all about our LOVE signs and make time to see them in person

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04/30/2025

Fairy Stone State Park is the perfect destination for outdoor lovers! Whether you're relaxing along the shores of Fairy Stone Lake or joining a ranger-led hike, Fairy Stone has something for everyone to enjoy.

There's a certain magic at Fairy Stone Park in Visit Patrick County, VA. The park gets its name from the lucky crystals surrounding the 186-acre lake. Historic legend says that the stones can ward off danger and illness. Hunt for crystals and enjoy cabins, campgrounds, numerous trails, beach swimming, canoes, and two playgrounds, including one in the water. ☀️

📸 Chad Williams
Virginia State Parks

04/29/2025

Join us on May 14, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Reynolds Homestead (463 Homestead Ln, Critz, VA) for a drop-in style public meeting on the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Outdoor Recreation Plan.

Community members from Patrick County, Henry County, and the City of Martinsville are invited to stop by at any time during the meeting to learn more and share your feedback.

This 15-year regional plan is a collaborative, community-driven initiative focused on enhancing outdoor recreation, improving connectivity, and ensuring long-term sustainability across the region. Representatives from Friends of Southwest Virginia, West Piedmont Planning District Commission, Destination by Design, and the Project Management Team will be available to discuss the plan and hear your thoughts.

Funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission and the To***co Region Revitalization Commission, the plan supports the growth of outdoor recreation and ecotourism while aiming to strengthen local economies and improve quality of life.

04/26/2025

✨ The Wilson Springs Hotel takes the stage tonight Saturday, April 26th at the Star Theatre VA. Bringing their signature mix of country, bluegrass, western swing, and rock straight from Richmond, this five-piece band puts on a high-energy show you won’t want to miss!

The Wilson Springs Hotel @ The Star Theatre
🕖 Doors open at 7PM | Music kicks off at 8PM
📍 318 Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA

🎟 Advance Tickets: $15
💸 At the Door: $25
🎫 Save some cash and grab your tickets at www.startheatreva.com

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04/25/2025

✨We are ONE WEEK AWAY from the First Friday Summer Jam Series !

🎸 Join us at the Stuart Farmers Market for an amazing Friday night of music, food, and fun times! Hosted by One Family Productions, we are so excited for the kick off show next Friday, May 2nd with Lua Flora!

🎶 First Friday Summer Jam Series with Lua Flora
Stuart Farmers’ Market - 320 Patrick Ave
Friday May 2nd
Gates open at 6PM | Music starts at 6:30
Adults $5 | 12 & Under Free

🥗 Pickle & Ash Food Truck will be serving up delicious eats
🍻 Local Beer by Blue Ridge Beverage & Wine by Childress Vineyards

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04/25/2025

Come out for a "Sneak Peak Friday" at the Stuart Farmers Market this morning, Friday, April 25th. Starting at 8AM and lasting until noon, our vendors are so happy to be back and can't wait to see you again! Vendors will be on site morning with cool season crops, baked goods, coffee, crafts, and more.

The Stuart Farmers Market (320 Chestnut Ave.) is held in the downtown area of the Town of Stuart, Virginia each Friday morning between 8am and 12pm, May through November.

Mark your calendars for these special events:
- Opening Day: May 2nd
- Rise & Shine Youth Market: July 20th + July 18th
- Red, White, and Blueberries Celebration: July 4th
- Mistletoe Market: December 6 (10AM - 1PM)

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04/25/2025

It’s a new year, come out for the spring edition of the Cars & Coffee Cruise In - Meadows of Dan, VA at Primitive Coffee - Antique Market & Bakery this Sunday!

Cars & Coffee Meadows of Dan, VA
4th Sunday of each month
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Enjoy delicious food and beverage at the coffee shop while mingling with other car enthusiasts. Take some time to explore the many shops, local businesses, and wineries in the community of Meadows of Dan, Virginia! Ride over to the historic Mabry Mill and The Mayberry Trading Post and spend the rest of the evening cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoying the spring weather!

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04/24/2025

The People, Places, and Performers of Patrick County is back with Mary Dellenback Hill!

Mary is an outgoing volunteer and a passionate supporter of her community. She volunteers with the Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam, the JEB Stuart Preservation, Inc, and the Tourism Advisory Council.

We had a great time talking to Mary, and we hope her story inspires you to volunteer for your community!

Check out the full interview on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/9FAIu4gfaUA

The People, Places, and Performers is back with Mary Dellenback Hill! Mary is a long-time resident of Patrick County, VA. Hailing from Ararat, Mary grew up o...

04/23/2025