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Annual Fries VFD Old-Time Fiddlers’ and Bluegrass Convention (annual)
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Annual Fries VFD Old-Time Fiddlers’ and Bluegrass Convention (annual)
Fries Town Ball Park
Fries, VA 24330
Email: www.ecvfd.net
Web Address: http://www.graysoncountyva.com
Admission: Fee Charged
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Contact Information
Primary Contact: Tourism Director
Phone: 276-773-2000
Grayson County Tourist Information Center‚ PO Box 217
Independence, VA 24348

Schedule: Third weekend in August‚ Friday thru Sunday

On the weekend following the Old Fiddlers’ Convention at Galax‚ the Fries Volunteer Fire Department hosts a competition for the best in old-time fiddle‚ bluegrass fiddle‚ old-time banjo‚ bluegrass banjo‚ dobro‚ as well as other instrumental categories‚ including folksong. There is free on-site parking‚ and free camping is available on a first-come‚ first-served basis.

Directions: From Galax‚ take US 58/221 toward Independence. When you come to Route 94 take a right and follow Route 94 to Fries. The Park is on the far side of town on the right next to the New River.


For additional regional information contact
Galax-Carroll-Grayson Chamber‚ 276-236-2184


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