Open to the public, it is a free event slated from 10 a.m. Kids Fest is billed as an opportunity to “get unplugged” by visiting Riverside Park for an array of activities highlighting the great outdoors. In the event of poor weather, the event will be moved inside the museum on the third floor.Īnyone with questions should contact The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History at or call 333.Ĭhildren whose parents complain about them spending too much time captivated by television, video games and computers have the chance to explore an alternative this Saturday. In the museum’s courtyard will be music, a kid’s activity station, and local food and craft vendors selling everything from elote - Mexican street corn - and homemade desserts to hand-made apparel, pinatas, and crafts of all kinds.Īmong the activities in the annual celebration will be a performance of the museum’s Ballet Folklorico del Museo de Mount Airy, a group that performs traditional Mexican dance numbers while dressed in traditional Mexican performance clothing. “We are exciting to be bringing this event back, but we are going even bigger this year, and bringing the festivities right out onto Main Street,” said Cassandra Johnson, director of programs and education at the museum. While Cinco de Mayo may be on a Friday this year, The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History will be celebrating the holiday on Saturday, from 11 a.m. The complete lineup of performers and ticket links can be found at .Ĭinco de Mayo celebration planned Saturday Concerts are held weekly from Memorial Day through Labor Day, featuring regional and national bluegrass, old-time, and other American roots-based music in the outdoor amphitheater. The Roots of American Music concert series, held on Saturday evenings, begins on May 27. Visitors can shop at the America’s National Parks gift store for Blue Ridge Parkway items and Blue Ridge Music Center branded items, including shirts and hats.
4 in a list of the Top 10 free museums in the country by USA Today readers. This year, the Music Center was ranked No. The museum showcases the story of the region’s musical heritage. to 5 p.m., when the visitor center is open. The award-winning Roots of American Music Museum will be open from 10 a.m.
The popular Midday Mountain Music session will begin today as well. GALAX, VA - The Blue Ridge Music Center, located at milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Galax, will begin welcoming visitors for the season today, and will be open from 10 a.m.
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