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Giles County, Virginia...

Resting quietly in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia, with an area of about 363 square miles and a population of around 16,000, Giles County offers a relaxed small-town atmosphere for its residents and visitors. Thirty-seven miles of the New River flow through the heart of Giles County, and offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities for everyone. The New River is one of the best smallmouth rivers in the country as rated by BASSMASTER Magazine in its October '05 issue. Rafting, kayaking, canoeing and tubing are always popular on the New River.

Narrows Art Gallery


 

2013 Events and Festivals in Giles...

 


April

  • April 27 | Spring Up Wolf Creek – Bike Ride Event
    12:00 pm - 5:00 pm in Ragsdale Field in Narrows Family friendly bike ride event. Narrows to Rocky Gap - ride as much or as little of the 42-mile course as you wish. 540-726-7088 or http://mysite.verizon.net/vzewk9z5/narrowslionsclub2/id11.html

  • April 27 | Cascades Garlic Mustard Removal
    8:00 am - 12:00 pm Rain or Shine

MAY

  • May 4 | 6th Annual BrewRidge Music & Craft Beer Festival
    11:30 am to 7:00 pm. Celebrate “Local Brews & Local Blues” The festival fosters an intimate and family-friendly atmosphere where you can meet the brewers and sample craft beers from Virginia-exclusive breweries. Enjoy local musical talent with Indian Run Stringband, The Boatmen, The Black Twig Pickers and The Jugbusters. The event is rain or shine, held on the grassy lawn and gazebo (bring your chair or blanket!) or inside Mary’s Barn with a great dance floor and acoustics. All proceeds benefit the Mountain Lake Conservancy. Tickets are available in advance through the website at a discounted price and also the day-of. Please visit the website for more details. Special lodging packages available with the Mountain Lake Lodge!
    www.mtnlakeconservancy.org/special-brewridge.html

    May 11  | Storytelling with Charles Lytton
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Glen Alton

    May 12 | Mother’s Day Brunch at The Bank
    11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Reservations available now for seating starting at 11:30am.

    May 26 | Mountains of Misery Bike Race
    Mountains of Misery 2013 is a challenging bike ride for dedicated road cyclists through the heart of southwest Virginia. The annual timed event features century (100+ mi) and double-metric century (200 km/124+ mi) options—both ending in a tough, four-mile 12%–16% graded climb to the finish. The 16th Annual Mountains
    of Misery is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 2013.
    Registration is sold out but volunteers are welcomed! Join at the finish line to cheer on the racers. Visit the race website link for more information or East Coasters Bike Shop in Blacksburg with any questions at (540) 951-2369
    www.mountainsofmisery.com/2013/

Giles County Pages...

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Trails in Giles...

Bike, Hike and Blueway Trails
Proposed - pdf and Existing - pdf

Information...

Giles County Administration
315 N. Main Street
Pearisburg, VA 24134
phone: (540) 921-2525
fax: (540) 921-1329
website: www.gilescounty.org

Giles County Chamber of Commerce
website: www.gileschamber.net

 


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