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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
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The holiday calendar for Lexington, Buena Vista, and the surrounding communities is overflowing with events to get you in the spirit, such as choral performances, winter festivals, and open houses.
Looking like freshly laundered and starched pants that have been hung out to dry, the blossoms of the Dutchman’s Breeches sway back and forth in response to the slightest of breezes.
Wrapping around themselves like a pair of cupped hands, the mottled leaves of the Skunk Cabbage create a hood, protecting a spike of tiny yellow flowers.
Nestled in the heart of Appalachia resides one of the newest must-see music festivals held in the Blue Ridge region, Blue Highway Fest.
This flora features alternate shiny leaves that are an appealing dark green and look something like an egg would if it has been stretched out.
The holiday calendar for Lexington, Buena Vista, and the surrounding communities is overflowing with events to get you in the spirit, such as choral performances, winter festivals, and open houses.
Looking like freshly laundered and starched pants that have been hung out to dry, the blossoms of the Dutchman’s Breeches sway back and forth in response to the slightest of breezes.
Wrapping around themselves like a pair of cupped hands, the mottled leaves of the Skunk Cabbage create a hood, protecting a spike of tiny yellow flowers.
Nestled in the heart of Appalachia resides one of the newest must-see music festivals held in the Blue Ridge region, Blue Highway Fest.
This flora features alternate shiny leaves that are an appealing dark green and look something like an egg would if it has been stretched out.
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Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
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The Mountain Q&A
Vic Isley: President & CEO of Explore Asheville
“At my core, I’m a proud Carolina girl, foodie, travel and music lover, and farmer’s daughter.”
September 1, 2026
