AG & ART SATURDAY STOPS
Enjoy a self-guided tour throughout Grayson County from East to West! Pick the stops you and your family will enjoy the most–or try to make all 16! If you need help deciding where to go, please stop by the Historic 1908 Courthouse in Independence for directions, a printed guide, road maps and information from the Tourism Office.
Saturday, September 7, 10 AM-4 PM.
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The Historic 1908 Courthouse
107 E Main Street, Independence, VA 24348
Multiple artists will be set up at the 1908 Courthouse in Independence on Saturday from 10-4. The Tourism Office will be open to help you plan your route and give out additional information about the Tour and the Sunday Sing & Pick Concert.
Explore Grayson County at your own pace–whether you head West towards the Mountains or East towards the River! Or try your hand at making it to all 16 Stops. Let us know if you do and we’ll send you a prize!
Western Grayson
2067 Wilson Highway, Independence, VA 24348 (extra parking at Rixy’s U-Store next door)
This stop right outside of Independence offers adventurers the chance to purchase fall flowers, pumpkins and gourds as well as kids’ activities!
New River Highland Cattle Farm
2449 Wilson Highway, Independence, VA 24348
Meet the gorgeous Scottish Highland Cattle living in the Highlands of Virginia. You’ll have a chance to pet and groom these fluffy cows at this stop. Bring your camera!
River Ridge Organic Berry Farm
3351 Battlefield Road Independence VA 24348
Pick fresh, organically grown raspberries by the New River for a pre-lunch snack!
Rugby Creek Animal Rescue Farm
1312 Rugby Rd, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
In addition to the many and varied rescue animals at Rugby Creek, there will be four artisans set up here selling their wares and doing demonstrations. Kyle Yuditsky, woodworking and jewelry. Shawn Geisel, Highlands Laser. Elizabeth Wegmann, photography. Julian Owen, woodworking.
The Historic Goodwill Grange Hall
840 Grange Hall Rd, Troutdale, VA 24378
Multiple artists and one farmer will be at the Goodwill Grange Saturday. Vera Young, quilting. Micky Cunningham, Bear Tree Apiary (Honey products). Terry Clark, steampunk woodworking. Deborah Clark, fiber arts and literature.
291 Battlefield Dr, Independence, VA 24348
Stop by Rock Springs Farm to meet Becky Rock and her rescue horses and ponies! $10 pony rides all day on Saturday.
Eastern Grayson
1250 Greenwich Rd, Galax, VA 24333
Visit one of Grayson’s Century Farms, a family-owned and operated Dairy Farm in Baywood. Pet a calf, go to storytime (great for kids) and learn about the tough 24/7 job of working a Dairy.
579 Delhart Rd, Galax, VA 24333
Welcome to Drac Studio, the home studio of local artisan Kurt Card. Check out the gorgeous pottery, glassworks, and jewelry on display and learn how Kurt crafts his work.
The Church of the Good Shepherd
9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333
Enjoy a lovely guided tour of the garden and learn more about permaculture and food forests.
Matthews Living History Farm Museum
476 White Pine Rd, Galax, VA 24333
Journey on to learn about life on a 19th Century Grayson County Farm! Stories of the Stitch, a celebration of quilting, happens alongside Heritage Day and the Ag & Art Adventure here at Matthews. John Alexander of Alexander Broom & Crafts, this year’s Ag & Art Honoree, will be set up selling his wares and demonstrating the art of broom-making.
7538 Peach Bottom Rd, Independence, VA 24348
Head out to Elk Creek to visit another century farm, Summerfield Farm. Here you’ll learn about the new 1000 tree apple orchard and the techniques involved in growing large scale apples with a small environmental footprint.
1495 Comers Rock Rd, Elk Creek, VA 24326
Stone Farm is home to Bob and Theresa Lazo. Bob is an accomplished painter while Theresa practices the art of glassworking. Tour their beautiful farm and purchase some art from their home studios.
1310 Elliott Pl, Independence, VA 24348
Here you’ll find a herd of Katahdin sheep ready for lambing season. Two artists will also be set up at their family farm. Rose Mary Cornett, photography. John Taylor, woodworking.
800 Hidden Valley Lane Independence, VA 24348
Stop by Anne’s Quilting Studio for live demonstrations of her quilting process.
116 W Main St, Independence, VA 24348
Painter Kathye Mendes will be set up on Saturday at the Independence Gallery, demonstrating her work and selling her gorgeous pastoral paintings.
