July

July 1-September 30 Seasons of Smyth County Photography Contest, Summer Photo Submissions Celebrate the best of the seasons of Smyth County by submitting your photos of landscapes, unique locations, local events and activities from the Smyth County, Virginia community.  All entries must follow the rules of the contest and should be submitted with the established seasonal deadlines.  Download forms online or visit the Chamber office.  For more information, please call 276-783-3161.

April - December Alive After 5, Marion Downtown Second Fridays ArtWalk 2010 Arts, crafts, jewelry, music, food and more on the second Friday of each month.  The walk begins at the Appalachian Spirit Gallery and continues throughout the Downtown Historic District at participating shops and businesses.

July 4 Little Salty Birthday Celebration 1:00-3:00pm, Museum of the Middle Appalachians.  Sponsored by the MoMA and the Friends of Saltville Foundation.

July 4 Marion Hometown Independence Celebration 6:00-10:00pm, MSHS Stadium.  Live music and fireworks spectacular.  Admission is free.  For more information, please call 276-783-4190.

July 4 Car Nuts Car Club Show 8:00am, Warrior Park, Chilhowie. Awards at 3:00pm. For more information, please call 276-677-0200.

July 8 Centennial Celebration Golf Tournament to Benefit the Smyth County Free Clinic 11:00am Registration, 12:30pm Shotgun Start.  Sponsored by Slemp, Brant, Saunders, and Associates, this 2-person Captain's Choice Tournament will include prizes and fun all to benefit the Smyth County Free Clinic.  For more information, please call 276-783-5146.

July 16-18 Hungry Mother Arts & Crafts Festival 10:00am-6:00pm at Hungry Mother State Park.  Featuring more than 126 booths of arts, crafts, food vendors, and performances.  Sponsored by the Art League of Marion.  Learn more at www.hungrymotherfestival.com  

July 16-18 Marion Downtown Days Summer Festival 10:00am-5:00pm each day, plus evening activities.  Park Downtown and ride the free shuttle to Hungry Mother State Park all weekend!  Arts, crafts, food booths, and live music.  Friday Night Downtown features the annual Chili Championship, Show and Shine vehicle show, and street dance!  Saturday features sidewalk sales, vendors, and live music.  Parking fee at Hungry Mother State Park.  Entry fee for booth vendors, chili teams, and vehicle show participants.  For more information, please call 276-783-4190.

July 16-17 Salt Trail Days  Featuring various outdoor activities including Opening Ceremonies, 5k run, golf tournament, bike ride, river tubing race, watermelon eating contest, river kayaking race, car and motorcycle cruise, hay ride, home run derby, games, and night fishing tournament.  For more information call the Saltville Town Hall, 276-496-5342.

July 19 Ninth District Conference for Small Business 9:00am-1:00pm Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon.  "Building Our Local Economy in a Global Market" is the theme for this year's event.  Registration is FREE.  For more information, email ninthnet@mail.house.gov or call 276-628-1145.

July 31 Smyth County Animal Hospital Open House 1:00pm-4:00pm Featuring Hospital tours, grooming demonstration, Promised Land Animal Rescue, All are God's Creatures Exotic Animals, Smyth County Humane Society, Pfizer Animal Health, Rock 102.5 Live Broadcast, food, prizes, and lots of fun!  For more information, call 276-783-5164.

July 31 Christmas in July The Town of Chilhowie will host the Second Annual Christmas in July celebration and festival.  Vendor space is $15/indoor or $10/outdoor.  Spaces are available on a first-come basis.  For more information or to reserve a space, please call Kelly Spencer-Hill at 276-646-3232.

July 31 Let's Go Fishing For a Cure 11:00am-3:00pm Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp.  A fundraising event for St. Baldrick's Foundation for children with cancer, this event is FREE to the public and will feature food, fishing, prizes, and fun.  For more information, please call 276-783-2499.

August

July 1-September 30 Seasons of Smyth County Photography Contest, Summer Photo Submissions Celebrate the best of the seasons of Smyth County by submitting your photos of landscapes, unique locations, local events and activities from the Smyth County, Virginia community.  All entries must follow the rules of the contest and should be submitted with the established seasonal deadlines.  Download forms online or visit the Chamber office.  For more information, please call 276-783-3161.

April - December Alive After 5, Marion Downtown Second Fridays ArtWalk 2010 Arts, crafts, jewelry, music, food and more on the second Friday of each month.  The walk begins at the Appalachian Spirit Gallery and continues throughout the Downtown Historic District at participating shops and businesses.

August 19 Town & Country BBQ 6:30pm Chilhowie Land Company's Airplane Hangar.  This annual event is organized by the Chamber's Agriculture Committee and serves to recognize the Farm Family of the Year, 4-H students, Children First Award, and the Business Person of the Year.  Cost is $20.00/person.  For details or to make a reservation, please call 276-783-3161.

August 26 You-Link-Twitt-Face Social Media Workshop 9:00am-12:00pm Old Chilhowie High School.  One of the most in-demand workshops presented by the Virginia Department of Business Assistance is coming to Smyth County!  This workshop teaches you the importance of using social media for your business, how to use these free tools most effectively, and provides hands-on training to get you started using social media.  The workshop is FREE for Chamber members and only $10 for non-members.  For details or to make a reservation, please call 276-783-3161 or go online to www.vastartup.org

September

July 1-September 30 Seasons of Smyth County Photography Contest, Summer Photo Submissions Celebrate the best of the seasons of Smyth County by submitting your photos of landscapes, unique locations, local events and activities from the Smyth County, Virginia community.  All entries must follow the rules of the contest and should be submitted with the established seasonal deadlines.  Download forms online or visit the Chamber office.  For more information, please call 276-783-3161.

April - December Alive After 5, Marion Downtown Second Fridays ArtWalk 2010 Arts, crafts, jewelry, music, food and more on the second Friday of each month.  The walk begins at the Appalachian Spirit Gallery and continues throughout the Downtown Historic District at participating shops and businesses.

September 9 Business Basics Workshop 9:00am-12:00pm Smyth-Bland Regional Library.  This FREE workshop, presented by People, Inc., is designed to assist new business owners and budding entrepreneurs to follow the proper steps for effective startup and management of their businesses.  Sessions include information on writing a business plan, financing, resources, and more.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call 276-783-3161 or go online to http://peopleinc.eventbrite.com

October

October 1-December 31 Seasons of Smyth County Photography Contest, Fall Photo Submissions Celebrate the best of the seasons of Smyth County by submitting your photos of landscapes, unique locations, local events and activities from the Smyth County, Virginia community.  All entries must follow the rules of the contest and should be submitted with the established seasonal deadlines.  Download forms online or visit the Chamber office.  For more information, please call 276-783-3161.

April - December Alive After 5, Marion Downtown Second Fridays ArtWalk 2010 Arts, crafts, jewelry, music, food and more on the second Friday of each month.  The walk begins at the Appalachian Spirit Gallery and continues throughout the Downtown Historic District at participating shops and businesses.

October 7 Customer Service Workshop 10:00am-12:00pm Smyth Career and Technology Center. This FREE workshop, presented by People, Inc., is designed to assist small business owners, managers, and staff to put their best foot forward when dealing with customers.  Following an exciting, fast pace the presenters share tips on how successful businesses attract and keep their customer base.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call 276-783-3161 or go online to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/755886878

November

October 1-December 31 Seasons of Smyth County Photography Contest, Fall Photo Submissions Celebrate the best of the seasons of Smyth County by submitting your photos of landscapes, unique locations, local events and activities from the Smyth County, Virginia community.  All entries must follow the rules of the contest and should be submitted with the established seasonal deadlines.  Download forms online or visit the Chamber office.  For more information, please call 276-783-3161.

April - December Alive After 5, Marion Downtown Second Fridays ArtWalk 2010 Arts, crafts, jewelry, music, food and more on the second Friday of each month.  The walk begins at the Appalachian Spirit Gallery and continues throughout the Downtown Historic District at participating shops and businesses.

December

October 1-December 31 Seasons of Smyth County Photography Contest, Fall Photo Submissions Celebrate the best of the seasons of Smyth County by submitting your photos of landscapes, unique locations, local events and activities from the Smyth County, Virginia community.  All entries must follow the rules of the contest and should be submitted with the established seasonal deadlines.  Download forms online or visit the Chamber office.  For more information, please call 276-783-3161.

April - December Alive After 5, Marion Downtown Second Fridays ArtWalk 2010 Arts, crafts, jewelry, music, food and more on the second Friday of each month.  The walk begins at the Appalachian Spirit Gallery and continues throughout the Downtown Historic District at participating shops and businesses.