Events

Grapevine Pruning Info & Cuttings!

March 28, 2020, 5:00pm - April 4, 2020, 8:00pm

MountainRose Vineyards
10439 N Reservoir Rd
Wise, VA  24293 Map

We are offering our literature & free vine cuttings by Curbside Pick up beginning Saturday, March 28th. This is a once-a-year offering of free literature& cuttings! You may also call with your pruning questions for us to answer by phone! Do you have grapevines? Is there a grapevine you know that needs improvement? Are you interested in starting a vine or two of your own? CALL for more information & to schedule pick up of your vine cuttings! 276.328.2013... See MoreSee Less

Cooking Along The Crooked Road - "Cajun Cookin'"

May 4, 2020, 10:00pm - May 5, 2020, 1:00am

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

"Cajun Cookin'" - Chef Joel Jerkins recently opened up a cajun restaurant (Cajun Persuasion) and will show us a few tips and tricks in executing real cajun flavors at home. The wildly popular "Cooking Along The Crooked Road" series is back, this time at the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace. This cooking class series puts you directly into the kitchen to do hands-on cooking with Southwest Virginia Chefs to learn their recipes, tips, and techniques! Classes take place on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Each class has a different theme and the Chef/Cook builds a custom experience around each theme. All classes are $35 per student.... See MoreSee Less

Learning Lunch {Outdoor Recreation Workshop}

May 6, 2020, 4:00pm - May 6, 2020, 5:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

Join friends, members and partners in Southwest Virginia for an all new event series titled "Learning Lunch." These free workshops are held every 1st Wednesday from April - November in 2020 at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Grab lunch at the SWVA Cafe & Mountain Brew Bar, located inside the SWVA Cultural Center and come downstairs for information. We will cover a variety of topics this year and hope to see you for any, if not all of the below! April 1 - SWVA Website Training & General Public Relations May 6 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop June 3 - Marketing Investment Program Training July 1 - Social Media for Arts & Tourism August 5 - How to Leverage The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail / Music in SWVA September 2 - E-commerce and Online Sales for Artists & Makers October 7 - Starting Your Small Business November 4 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop... See MoreSee Less

Cooking Along The Crooked Road: "Intro to Baking"

June 1, 2020, 10:00pm - June 2, 2020, 1:00am

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

“Introduction to Baking" - Joe the Baker will show us some of his best practices when baking sweets and breads. The wildly popular "Cooking Along The Crooked Road" series is back, this time at the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace. This cooking class series puts you directly into the kitchen to do hands-on cooking with Southwest Virginia Chefs to learn their recipes, tips, and techniques! Classes take place on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Each class has a different theme and the Chef/Cook builds a custom experience around each theme. All classes are $35 per student.... See MoreSee Less

Learning Lunch {Marketing Investment Program Training}

June 3, 2020, 4:00pm - June 3, 2020, 5:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

Join friends, members and partners in Southwest Virginia for an all new event series titled "Learning Lunch." These free workshops are held every 1st Wednesday from April - November in 2020 at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Grab lunch at the SWVA Cafe & Mountain Brew Bar, located inside the SWVA Cultural Center and come downstairs for information. We will cover a variety of topics this year and hope to see you for any, if not all of the below! April 1 - SWVA Website Training & General Public Relations May 6 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop June 3 - Marketing Investment Program Training July 1 - Social Media for Arts & Tourism August 5 - How to Leverage The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail / Music in SWVA September 2 - E-commerce and Online Sales for Artists & Makers October 7 - Starting Your Small Business November 4 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop... See MoreSee Less

Let's Jam! Blueberry Jam

June 20, 2020, 2:00pm - June 20, 2020, 4:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

The practice of canning, or preserving foods, has been around for millenia. Our ancestors were quick to realize that they had to come up with ways to extend the life of their foods, especially through the harsh winters. In the past 200-300 years, canning became increasingly popular (and needed) in “the South”. People were blessed with bountiful harvests throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall months, and due to poverty and poor living conditions, they would preserve their extra meats/fruits/vegetables so that they and their families would have access to ”fresh” food throughout the year. It seems, however, that this once needed practice has fallen to the wayside, thanks to a better economy and numerous advances in food preservation technology (ie. refrigerators and freezers). The SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace is ready to help canning make a comeback! We will be offering hands-on classes this Summer, showing you recipes, techniques, and tips, in all things food preservation! Each class will be a different theme, and the best part?...You get to take home what you made that day! Join us in helping bring back this (delicious) southern tradition. Now, “Let’s Jam!” $15 per class, plus tax. Schedule is as follows: April 18th – Strawberry Salsa June 20th – Blueberry Jam August 22nd – Preserving Tomatoes October 10th – Apple Butter December 12th - Sauerkraut... See MoreSee Less

Learning Lunch {Social Media for Arts & Tourism}

July 1, 2020, 4:00pm - July 1, 2020, 5:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

Join friends, members and partners in Southwest Virginia for an all new event series titled "Learning Lunch." These free workshops are held every 1st Wednesday from April - November in 2020 at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Grab lunch at the SWVA Cafe & Mountain Brew Bar, located inside the SWVA Cultural Center and come downstairs for information. We will cover a variety of topics this year and hope to see you for any, if not all of the below! April 1 - SWVA Website Training & General Public Relations May 6 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop June 3 - Marketing Investment Program Training July 1 - Social Media for Arts & Tourism August 5 - How to Leverage The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail / Music in SWVA September 2 - E-commerce and Online Sales for Artists & Makers October 7 - Starting Your Small Business November 4 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop... See MoreSee Less

Cooking Along The Crooked Road: "Summer Grillin'"

July 6, 2020, 10:00pm - July 7, 2020, 1:00am

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

“Summer Grillin’” - Matt Shy is back to show us some tips when we are firing up our grills this summer. The wildly popular "Cooking Along The Crooked Road" series is back, this time at the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace. This cooking class series puts you directly into the kitchen to do hands-on cooking with Southwest Virginia Chefs to learn their recipes, tips, and techniques! Classes take place on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Each class has a different theme and the Chef/Cook builds a custom experience around each theme. All classes are $35 per student.... See MoreSee Less

Summer Art Market in Southwest Virginia

July 25, 2020, 1:00pm - July 25, 2020, 7:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

The Southwest Virginia 'Round the Mountain artisans, in partnership with the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace will host their Summer Market on Saturday, July 25th. Live music, children’s activities, food trucks and fun for the whole family!

Cooking Along The Crooked Road: "Charcuterie Building"

August 3, 2020, 10:00pm - August 4, 2020, 1:00am

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

“Charcuterie Building” - Loren Gardner will be stopping by to give pointers in building our own charcuterie boards, and how to pair wines with them. The wildly popular "Cooking Along The Crooked Road" series is back, this time at the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace. This cooking class series puts you directly into the kitchen to do hands-on cooking with Southwest Virginia Chefs to learn their recipes, tips, and techniques! Classes take place on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Each class has a different theme and the Chef/Cook builds a custom experience around each theme. This class is $45 and includes a wine pairing.... See MoreSee Less

Learning Lunch {How to Leverage The Crooked Road / Music}

August 5, 2020, 4:00pm - August 5, 2020, 5:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

Join friends, members and partners in Southwest Virginia for an all new event series titled "Learning Lunch." These free workshops are held every 1st Wednesday from April - November in 2020 at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Grab lunch at the SWVA Cafe & Mountain Brew Bar, located inside the SWVA Cultural Center and come downstairs for information. We will cover a variety of topics this year and hope to see you for any, if not all of the below! April 1 - SWVA Website Training & General Public Relations May 6 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop June 3 - Marketing Investment Program Training July 1 - Social Media for Arts & Tourism August 5 - How to Leverage The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail / Music in SWVA September 2 - E-commerce and Online Sales for Artists & Makers October 7 - Starting Your Small Business November 4 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop... See MoreSee Less

Let's Jam! Preserving Tomatoes

August 22, 2020, 2:00pm - August 22, 2020, 4:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

The practice of canning, or preserving foods, has been around for millenia. Our ancestors were quick to realize that they had to come up with ways to extend the life of their foods, especially through the harsh winters. In the past 200-300 years, canning became increasingly popular (and needed) in “the South”. People were blessed with bountiful harvests throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall months, and due to poverty and poor living conditions, they would preserve their extra meats/fruits/vegetables so that they and their families would have access to ”fresh” food throughout the year. It seems, however, that this once needed practice has fallen to the wayside, thanks to a better economy and numerous advances in food preservation technology (ie. refrigerators and freezers). The SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace is ready to help canning make a comeback! We will be offering hands-on classes this Summer, showing you recipes, techniques, and tips, in all things food preservation! Each class will be a different theme, and the best part?...You get to take home what you made that day! Join us in helping bring back this (delicious) southern tradition. Now, “Let’s Jam!” $15 per class, plus tax. Schedule is as follows: April 18th – Strawberry Salsa June 20th – Blueberry Jam August 22nd – Preserving Tomatoes October 10th – Apple Butter December 12th - Sauerkraut... See MoreSee Less

Cooking Along The Crooked Road: "Southern Breakfast Staples"

September 1, 2020, 10:00pm - September 2, 2020, 1:00am

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

“Grits, Gravy, and other Southern Breakfast Staples” - Chef Ben Phillips will be showing us how he makes his delicious grits, sausage gravy, and other breakfast foods. The wildly popular "Cooking Along The Crooked Road" series is back, this time at the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace. This cooking class series puts you directly into the kitchen to do hands-on cooking with Southwest Virginia Chefs to learn their recipes, tips, and techniques! Classes take place on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Each class has a different theme and the Chef/Cook builds a custom experience around each theme. All classes are $35 per student.... See MoreSee Less

Learning Lunch {E-commerce / Online Sales for Artists & Makers}

September 2, 2020, 4:00pm - September 2, 2020, 5:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

Join friends, members and partners in Southwest Virginia for an all new event series titled "Learning Lunch." These free workshops are held every 1st Wednesday from April - November in 2020 at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Grab lunch at the SWVA Cafe & Mountain Brew Bar, located inside the SWVA Cultural Center and come downstairs for information. We will cover a variety of topics this year and hope to see you for any, if not all of the below! April 1 - SWVA Website Training & General Public Relations May 6 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop June 3 - Marketing Investment Program Training July 1 - Social Media for Arts & Tourism August 5 - How to Leverage The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail / Music in SWVA September 2 - E-commerce and Online Sales for Artists & Makers October 7 - Starting Your Small Business November 4 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop... See MoreSee Less

Cooking Along The Crooked Road: "Homemade Soups"

October 5, 2020, 10:00pm - October 6, 2020, 1:00am

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

“Homemade Soups” - Chef Charles Parker has won many awards for his soups in the Great Annual Winter Soup Cookoff Series, and he will be demonstrating two of those winning recipes) The wildly popular "Cooking Along The Crooked Road" series is back, this time at the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace. This cooking class series puts you directly into the kitchen to do hands-on cooking with Southwest Virginia Chefs to learn their recipes, tips, and techniques! Classes take place on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Each class has a different theme and the Chef/Cook builds a custom experience around each theme. All classes are $35 per student.... See MoreSee Less

Learning Lunch {Starting Your Small Business}

October 7, 2020, 4:00pm - October 7, 2020, 5:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

Join friends, members and partners in Southwest Virginia for an all new event series titled "Learning Lunch." These free workshops are held every 1st Wednesday from April - November in 2020 at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Grab lunch at the SWVA Cafe & Mountain Brew Bar, located inside the SWVA Cultural Center and come downstairs for information. We will cover a variety of topics this year and hope to see you for any, if not all of the below! April 1 - SWVA Website Training & General Public Relations May 6 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop June 3 - Marketing Investment Program Training July 1 - Social Media for Arts & Tourism August 5 - How to Leverage The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail / Music in SWVA September 2 - E-commerce and Online Sales for Artists & Makers October 7 - Starting Your Small Business November 4 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop... See MoreSee Less

Let's Jam! Apple Butter

October 10, 2020, 2:00pm - October 10, 2020, 4:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

The practice of canning, or preserving foods, has been around for millenia. Our ancestors were quick to realize that they had to come up with ways to extend the life of their foods, especially through the harsh winters. In the past 200-300 years, canning became increasingly popular (and needed) in “the South”. People were blessed with bountiful harvests throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall months, and due to poverty and poor living conditions, they would preserve their extra meats/fruits/vegetables so that they and their families would have access to ”fresh” food throughout the year. It seems, however, that this once needed practice has fallen to the wayside, thanks to a better economy and numerous advances in food preservation technology (ie. refrigerators and freezers). The SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace is ready to help canning make a comeback! We will be offering hands-on classes this Summer, showing you recipes, techniques, and tips, in all things food preservation! Each class will be a different theme, and the best part?...You get to take home what you made that day! Join us in helping bring back this (delicious) southern tradition. Now, “Let’s Jam!” $15 per class, plus tax. Schedule is as follows: April 18th – Strawberry Salsa June 20th – Blueberry Jam August 22nd – Preserving Tomatoes October 10th – Apple Butter December 12th - Sauerkraut... See MoreSee Less

Fall Jury: Apply to be a 'Round the Mountain juried artisan!

October 16, 2020, 1:00pm - October 16, 2020, 10:00pm+15October 17, 2020, 1:00pm - October 17, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 18, 2020, 3:00pm - October 18, 2020, 7:00pmOctober 19, 2020, 1:00pm - October 19, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 20, 2020, 1:00pm - October 20, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 21, 2020, 1:00pm - October 21, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 22, 2020, 1:00pm - October 22, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 23, 2020, 1:00pm - October 23, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 24, 2020, 1:00pm - October 24, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 25, 2020, 3:00pm - October 25, 2020, 7:00pmOctober 26, 2020, 1:00pm - October 26, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 27, 2020, 1:00pm - October 27, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 28, 2020, 1:00pm - October 28, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 29, 2020, 1:00pm - October 29, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 30, 2020, 1:00pm - October 30, 2020, 10:00pmOctober 31, 2020, 1:00pm - October 31, 2020, 10:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

All members of 'Round the Mountain are eligible to submit their work for the jury. Interested in becoming a member? You can learn more information at http://JoinRTM.org. To date, more than 300 members have successfully passed the jury process. Juried members are able to have their work for sale at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace in Abingdon, VA, demonstrate at the Center and regional events, participate in special shows, exhibitions, and other opportunities as they arise. `Round the Mountain serves the 19 counties and four cities of Southwest Virginia. Email info@roundthemountain.org for more information. Fall Jury Dates: Drop-off at the SWVA Cultural Center - October 16 - 31, 2020 Artisan Notifications - November 15, 2020... See MoreSee Less

Learning Lunch {Outdoor Recreation Workshop}

November 4, 2020, 5:00pm - November 4, 2020, 6:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

Join friends, members and partners in Southwest Virginia for an all new event series titled "Learning Lunch." These free workshops are held every 1st Wednesday from April - November in 2020 at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Grab lunch at the SWVA Cafe & Mountain Brew Bar, located inside the SWVA Cultural Center and come downstairs for information. We will cover a variety of topics this year and hope to see you for any, if not all of the below! April 1 - SWVA Website Training & General Public Relations May 6 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop June 3 - Marketing Investment Program Training July 1 - Social Media for Arts & Tourism August 5 - How to Leverage The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail / Music in SWVA September 2 - E-commerce and Online Sales for Artists & Makers October 7 - Starting Your Small Business November 4 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop... See MoreSee Less

Southwest Virginia Holiday Market

November 28, 2020, 2:00pm - November 28, 2020, 8:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

Join Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Network and the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace on Small Business Saturday for our Annual Holiday Market! Children's activities, local food, live artisan demonstrations, and fun for the whole family!

Let's Jam! Sauerkraut

December 12, 2020, 3:00pm - December 12, 2020, 5:00pm

Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
1 Heartwood Cir
Abingdon, VA  24210 Map

The practice of canning, or preserving foods, has been around for millenia. Our ancestors were quick to realize that they had to come up with ways to extend the life of their foods, especially through the harsh winters. In the past 200-300 years, canning became increasingly popular (and needed) in “the South”. People were blessed with bountiful harvests throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall months, and due to poverty and poor living conditions, they would preserve their extra meats/fruits/vegetables so that they and their families would have access to ”fresh” food throughout the year. It seems, however, that this once needed practice has fallen to the wayside, thanks to a better economy and numerous advances in food preservation technology (ie. refrigerators and freezers). The SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace is ready to help canning make a comeback! We will be offering hands-on classes this Summer, showing you recipes, techniques, and tips, in all things food preservation! Each class will be a different theme, and the best part?...You get to take home what you made that day! Join us in helping bring back this (delicious) southern tradition. Now, “Let’s Jam!” $15 per class, plus tax. Schedule is as follows: April 18th – Strawberry Salsa June 20th – Blueberry Jam August 22nd – Preserving Tomatoes October 10th – Apple Butter December 12th - Sauerkraut... See MoreSee Less