Fall in Galax, Virginia — Blue Ridge Parkway Foliage & Old-Time Music

As the scorching heat of summer gives way to the cool and crisp days of fall, the picturesque town of Galax, Virginia beckons visitors to enjoy the beauty of Autumn. Perched along the borders of Carroll County to the east and Grayson County to the West with easy access to the fabled Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax is the premier location for leaf-peepers to set up a base camp for Autumnal adventure and relaxation.

Begin your adventure with a leisurely drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic highway renowned for its awe-inspiring vistas and leaf-peeping opportunities during the fall. Follow the foliage along the Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, which winds its way through downtown Galax’s vibrant old-time and bluegrass music scene and onward through Grayson County. Enjoy one of the region’s favorite pastimes at a genuine old-time music jam hosted by locals throughout Galax and Grayson at historic venues dotting the Crooked Road. The soundtrack to fall in the mountains rings out the loudest along this scenic byway connecting visitors to the soul of Virginia’s Appalachia.

Nothing says fall like pumpkins, apple cider, and apple butter! When you’ve had your fill of mountain music, visit local orchards and farmers’ market where you’ll and the bounties of a fall harvest waiting to be enjoyed.

Festival season extends well past summertime throughout Galax and Grayson County, inviting visitors to enjoy the craftsmanship and comradery of the mountains throughout Autumn and into the holiday season. Grayson celebrates fall with the annual Grayson Highlands Fall Festival at Grayson Highlands State Park, where dozens of vendors gather to welcome the foliage with Appalachian food, crafts, music, and a wild pony round-up. Don’t miss the Mountain Foliage Festival and Grand Privy Races in Independence, one of the region’s most unique and thrilling ways to celebrate Fall.

As the holiday season approaches, Galax comes alive with the High Country Lights Show in Felt’s Park. From Thanksgiving Day until New Year’s Day, the park is transformed into a mesmerizing display of twinkling lights, festive decorations, and holiday cheer. Make holiday memories at the Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival, where live music, local artisans, and family traditions come together in downtown Galax the second Saturday in December.

From the spectacular leaf season of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the twangy soundtrack of the mountains along the Crooked Road, Galax and Grayson County offer an abundance of seasonal delights to the traveler seeking an escape where nature’s beauty and warm hospitality await. For more information to plan your autumnal adventure: visitgalax.com and graysoncountyva.com