AG & ART SATURDAY STOPS
Saturday, September 6, 10 AM-4 PM.
COME BACK SOON FOR AN UPDATED 2025 TOUR ITINERARY & MAP!
The Historic 1908 Courthouse: General Information, Maps & Restrooms
107 E Main Street, Independence, VA 24348
Explore Grayson County at your own pace!
*Site in Progress*
Western Grayson
2067 Wilson Highway, Independence, VA 24348 (extra parking at Rixy’s U-Store next door)
This stop right outside of Independence offers adventurers the chance to purchase fall flowers, pumpkins and gourds as well as kids’ activities!
New River Highland Cattle Farm
2449 Wilson Highway, Independence, VA 24348
Meet the gorgeous Scottish Highland Cattle living in the Highlands of Virginia. You’ll have a chance to pet and groom these fluffy cows at this stop. Bring your camera!
Dream Rock Silo
664 Saddle Creek Road, Independence, VA 24348
A MAJOR Tour Stop offering a chance to meet several artists, tour this unique property, have a bit to eat & more! Stay tuned for more details on this exciting stop.
291 Battlefield Dr, Independence, VA 24348
Stop by Rock Springs Farm to meet Becky Rock and her rescue horses and ponies! $10 pony rides all day on Saturday.
Eastern Grayson
1250 Greenwich Rd, Galax, VA 24333
Visit one of Grayson’s Century Farms, a family-owned and operated Dairy Farm in Baywood. Pet a calf, go to storytime (great for kids) and learn about the tough 24/7 job of working a Dairy.
The Church of the Good Shepherd: Permaculture Garden & Artist Stop
9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333
Enjoy a lovely guided tour of the garden and learn more about permaculture and food forests.
Matthews Living History Farm Museum
476 White Pine Rd, Galax, VA 24333
Journey on to learn about life on a 19th Century Grayson County Farm! Stories of the Stitch, a celebration of quilting, happens alongside Heritage Day and the Ag & Art Adventure here at Matthews. John Alexander of Alexander Broom & Crafts, this year’s Ag & Art Honoree, will be set up selling his wares and demonstrating the art of broom-making.
Summerfield Farm: Donnan Orchards
7538 Peach Bottom Rd, Independence, VA 24348
Head out to Elk Creek to visit another century farm, Summerfield Farm. Here you’ll learn about the new 1000 tree apple orchard and the techniques involved in growing large scale apples with a small environmental footprint.
1495 Comers Rock Rd, Elk Creek, VA 24326
Stone Farm is home to Bob and Theresa Lazo. Bob is an accomplished painter while Theresa practices the art of glassworking. Tour their beautiful farm and purchase some art from their home studios.
1310 Elliott Pl, Independence, VA 24348
Here you’ll find a herd of Katahdin sheep ready for lambing season. Two artists will also be set up at their family farm. Rose Mary Cornett, photography. John Taylor, woodworking.
116 W Main St, Independence, VA 24348
Painter Kathye Mendes will be set up on Saturday at the Independence Gallery, demonstrating her work and selling her gorgeous pastoral paintings.
