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Mark Your Calendar
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Area Music
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Come to listen or to dance to the blue grass and old time musicians who play on Tuesday beginning at 7p and Saturday at 7p and the first Friday of every month at 7p. Admission $4. The Jubilee is located on North Main Street, across from the Courthouse.
336-372-4591
Local blue grass and old time musicians jam each Monday, 2 blocks north of the Courthouse at the Crouse House in Crouse Park, beginning at 6p. Come and play or just listen. No charge, but a donation is appreciated. 336-372-5473
River Rock Grill:
Live music every Wednesday night at 7p. Different bands performing every week on the patio.
58 Blue Ridge Street
Sparta NC 28675
336-372-2695
GREAT ACTIVITIES TO DO ANYTIME
Barns and other structures throughout Alleghany County are adorned with normal squares illustrating quilt patterns and add interest to a driving tour of the countryside. Drop by Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center for a brochure. We are in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main Street, Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
Brochures for three driving loops of the Alleghany countryside are available at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center. Each loop is about a leisurely hour's drive and includes information on historic points along the way. The Chamber office is in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main Street, Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
Open Thursdays 4-6p Saturdays 8a-1p
in Crouse Park
Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10a to 5p. Stop by to experience local history and to see the new displays, 7 North Main Street, Sparta.
Veterans' Morning Coffee at the VFW:
The VFW hosts an informal coffee just for veterans every Wednesday from 8:30-11a. Click to learn more.
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Alleghany Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 800/336-372-5473
Email: Info@Sparta-NC.com
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We apologize for the delay of this week's briefing. Our office, like many in our area, have been experiencing technical outages in the past few days.
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 Music and Cars Weekend, begins on Friday with the 18th Annual Alleghany County Fiddler's Convention. Opening entertainment starts at 5p with competition beginning at 6p. Saturday, the convention starts at 10a with a dance competition at 5:30p. The championship playoffs will be at 7:30p on Saturday night. If you are planning on attending the convention don't miss the championship playoffs where the top 15 senior old time bands and top 15 senior bluegrass bands will perform. Admission is $6 on Friday, $7 on Saturday or $10 for both days. Children under 12 are Free with a paying adult. For more information visit the Fiddler's Convention website or call 336-372-4957. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the VFW Annual Car Show on Saturday, July 21 beginning at 7:30a.  Located in the NAPCO parking lot, Trojan Avenue, classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will be competeing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as well as the People's Choice Award. Kasey Kahne #5 race car will be on display and a Hendrick Motorsports cabinet will be raffled. There will be a drawing for door prizes, dancing, music and hot dogs. General admission is $5. Call 336-657-1484 or 336-372-8540 for more information. |
 Seazuns Pleazuns perform at Silver Dollar Music Park, Saturday, beginning with an All You Can Eat buffet at 6:30p. The live band and dancing starts at 8p. With 70's and 80's rock mixed with a little country and blues, you will be dancing the night away. Visit Silver Dollar Music Park website for more information or call 336-372-MUSIC. |
Family Fun Day, Sunday, July 22 
sponsored by Miles Companies. Lots of games and activities for children including a bounce house, corn hole toss, and hay rides. Ice cream, hot dogs, snow cones and watermelon will also be available. Visit merchants for special deals as well. Festivities will begin at 1:30p.
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Event date correction: Honeycutters in Turkey Knob will be at Mangum's Pottery, Friday, July 27 at 6:30p, not Saturday as previously reported.
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Mountain Valley Hospice Classic,
golf tournament is Thursday, July 26. The tournament will begin at 8am at Cedarbrook Country Club in Elkin. Proceeds from this event benefit Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care. For more information visit the website. |
New Redwood Rags Items,
just in time for the Fiddler's Convention this weekend. Stop by Studio Redwood, on Main Street, for clothing and other items featuring "The Fiddler" painting by Chris Davis. |
Golf Package for 2 in Roaring Gap
This package for 2 includes accommodations at High Meadows Inn, a 3 course meal at Nikolas and 18 holes of golf at Olde Beau. Only offered through August 31 for $149 on weekdays and $159 for weekends. For more information call 336-363-2221 or visit the website to make reservations. |
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Don't forget about these upcoming events:
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