Trumpet Vine on Bridge – Photo by Vicki Dameron

2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Join us on an extraordinary journey through the stories of this remarkable route and the region through which it passes. Discover the opportunities the 75th Anniversary presents for us all!

Upcoming EventsCelebrate the Anniversary

Music Night at Spencer-Penn Centre: 12 Feb 2010; Martinsville-Henry County, VA
Enjoy bluegrass and gospel music at this monthly event.

Music Night at Spencer-Penn Centre: 12 Mar 2010; Martinsville-Henry County, VA
Enjoy bluegrass and gospel music at this monthly event.

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway Viewshed Planting Event: 20 Mar 2010; Roanoke County, VA
The purpose of FRIENDS' plantings is to save Parkway views by creating a barrier between the Parkway and the surrounding urban landscape.

Whitetop Mountain Maple Festival: 27–28 Mar 2010; Grayson County, VA
This unique festival is always held the last full weekend in March in the Whitetop Community.

The Blue Ridge Bike Fest: 9–11 Apr 2010; Roanoke, VA
The Blue Ridge Bike Fest is an all-makes motorcycle expo/show/festival celebrating the amazing sights of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range.

Music Night at Spencer-Penn Centre: 9 Apr 2010; Martinsville-Henry County, VA
Enjoy bluegrass and gospel music at this monthly event.

Old Time Plowing and Folkways: 10 Apr 2010; Brevard, NC
The Cradle of Forestry opens for the 2010 season with a celebration of traditional Blue Ridge culture.

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Parkway visitors and neighbors have a unique opportunity – a special and serious responsibility to protect this national treasure for themselves and future generations. Learn more

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More than a Road Discover Parkway Communities

Every one of us who has ever traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway has a story to tell about why this scenic route is more than a road. But in case you need a few suggestions … Learn more

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