There are also contest/festivals for fiddle, old-time band, etc. all over that region aslmost every weekend through the summer. Many sponsored by local VFD's. We went to one in Deer Creek, Va. (about 20 miles from Galax) a couple years back while on vacation and I was surprised at how many people were there considering that Deer Creek was more of a crossroads than an actual town. Had a great time enjoying the music and the cloggers.