Legends of Grayson Old-Time Celebration

Legends of Grayson Old-Time Celebration The "Breaking Up January Jam" will be held January 31. This festive weekend celebrates the music greats who continue to influence new generations.

During 2026, Legends of Grayson is partnering with local old-time fiddlers' conventions and will pay tribute to Otis Burris on Sept. 13 at a free show at the historic Fries Theatre. Honorees in 2022 were are Thornton Spencer and Helen White, in 2023 Wade Ward and Donna Correll, and in 2024 E.C. & Orna Ball and Jessie Lovell & Evelyn Farmer. Legends serves as a fund-raising benefit for Junior Appal

achian Musicians (JAM), The Mt. Rogers School and The 1908 Historic Courthouse Foundation. Legends of Grayson is a related event of The Crooked Road and is developed by Grayson County Tourism and Peach Bottom Partners. It's two days of concerts, music history, storytelling, dance, Master-led jams and workshops and fresh on-site food, and good old-fashioned fun in heart of the Blue Ridge. It's an immersive experience you'll never forget. Email hosts at this site for more details. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com/e/650125231067. Check out our complete catalog of videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRgV6LZ5k0bZoZCaLYCMJ1A

Looking for local lodging? Visit the link below or places in nearby Galax. https://www.graysoncountyva.com/lodging-2/

For nearby farmhouse and home rentals, check with Legends of Grayson partner, Elk Creek Properties, (276) 768-7540, realtor.com/realestateagents/5d77d833aaf0a00013562cb2


Refunds offered if COVID protocols restrict venue access.

OTIS BURRIS AND GEORGE PEGREM discuss the finer points (or maybe the rising cost of funnel cake), circa the late 1960s. ...
06/19/2026

OTIS BURRIS AND GEORGE PEGREM discuss the finer points (or maybe the rising cost of funnel cake), circa the late 1960s. Join Otis' family and friends on September 13 at 1:00 in the historic Fries Theatre to pay tribute to his legacy. Otis' grandsons form the core of the award-winning old-time band, Southern Pride, and will lead the musical showcase and storytelling.

Fiddler Otis Burris, from the Summerfield community of Grayson County, is known for distinctive fiddling that won many first place ribbons at Galax and other fiddlers’ conventions. He led memorable bands from the 60-80s, such as The Mountain Ramblers and The Spring Valley Boys.

PHOTO: MARK SANDERFORD

Grayson County VA Tourism

WHO WILL JOIN TRISH AND BEN? On Saturday, June 27, the third annual Legends of Grayson Heritage Award will be presented...
06/17/2026

WHO WILL JOIN TRISH AND BEN? On Saturday, June 27, the third annual Legends of Grayson Heritage Award will be presented to an old-time performer in the individual competition who best embodies the spirit and character of Grayson County’s traditional music heritage. Trish Fore of Galax won the award in 2024 and Ben Miller of New Market won in 2025. See who joins Trish and Ben right before the band competition starts on Saturday night.

Grayson County VA Tourism

OUR PARTNERSHIP with Elk Creek Fiddlers' includes the honor of presenting the Legends of Grayson Heritage Award. It's aw...
06/15/2026

OUR PARTNERSHIP with Elk Creek Fiddlers' includes the honor of presenting the Legends of Grayson Heritage Award. It's awarded annually to an old-time performer in the individual competition who best embodies the spirit and character of Grayson County’s traditional music heritage. The award will be presented at the convention on Saturday evening, June 27, right before the band competition begins.

Grayson County VA Tourism

06/12/2026

Fries is a happening place anytime.

05/21/2026

A brief bit of history and a glimpse of Jerry Correll and gang jamming!

The always legendary Wayne Henderson.
05/18/2026

The always legendary Wayne Henderson.

05/17/2026

Nice piece on Galax Old Fiddlers’ Convention.

Konnarock Critter legends and generous supporters of Legends of Grayson, Brian Grim and Debbie Grim Yates, are featured ...
05/16/2026

Konnarock Critter legends and generous supporters of Legends of Grayson, Brian Grim and Debbie Grim Yates, are featured in a new Virginia Folklife documentary.

Brian lives in the farmhouse he built in Elk Creek while Debbie resides in the Konnarock cabin their father built.

Check the top of the article for details on The Yates Family Band performance at the Whitetop Mountain Ramp Festival this Sunday, May 17. The band plays at 1:40 as part of a mountain music show that runs 11-5:00 p.m.

Music runs deep in the Grim family. Fiddler Brian Grim and banjoist Debbie Grim Yates, founding members of the influential old-time band The Konnarock Critters, learned from family and local music legends before passing those traditions on to the next generation.

05/14/2026

Wild ponies couldn’t drag me away.

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