Race Week Events in Bristol and Region

Bristol Motor Speedway [1], We encourage residents and visitors alike to attend some of these events which showcase of country, bluegrass, old-time and other elements of our region's musical heritage [2].

[3] The Appalchain Fair in Gray, TN features a wide variety of country music.

The Appalachian Fair in Gray, TN will feature the following artists:

Charlie Daniels Band - (“The Devil Went Down To Georgia”, “The South Is Gonna Do It Again”)
Monday, August 21

Jamie O'Neal - (“I Love My Life”, "There Is No Arizona")
Tuesday, August 22

Phil Vassar - (“Last Day of my Life”, “Just Another Day in Paradise”, "American Child")
Wednesday, August 23

Miranda Lambert - (“Kerosene”, “New Strings”, “Me And Charlie Talking”)
Thursday, August 24

Trent Tomlinson - (“Drunker Than Me”, “One Wing in the Fire”)
Friday, August 25

Keith Anderson - (“Pickin Wildflowers”, "Every Time I Hear Your Name”)
Saturday, August 26

For more information, visit their website at www.appalachianfair.com [4]

[5] Rhonda Vincent will perform at Food City Family Race Night on August 24

On Thursday, August 24, Food City Family Race Night will feature show cars, simulators, a chance to meet with drivers and get their autographs and many more events, right in the middle of downtown Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia on State Street.

Among the Entertainment at the Coke Stage will be:

Jake Cox and the Rising Outlaw (1-1:45pm)

Pine Mountain Railroad (2:15-3pm)

Brooke Morton (3:15-4pm)

Rhonda Vincent and the Rage (4:15-5pm)

Tickets are $5.00 Day of Event and proceeds Benefit Bristol's Sesquicentennial Celebration and the East Tennessee College of Pharmacy

Food City Family Race Night Shuttle Buses will run from 11:00am- 10:00pm, with pick-up and drop off locations at:

Bruton Smith Building/Front Entrance

BMS Tower 9/Speedway Blvd.

Hwy. 11E & Whitetop Rd

Hwy. 394 & Whitetop Rd

Hwy. 394 & Copperhead Rd

Bristol Mall - Exit 1 off of Interstate 81

For more information, visit their website at www.foodcity.com/racenight_bristol.html [6]

www.earhartcampground.com [7]

[8]

Barter Theatre will present the Southern premiere of the feel-good musical “Almost Heaven”. This musical tribute to the life and music of John Denver boasts 28 of this singer-songwriter’s greatest hits combined with interviews, fan letters and passages from his autobiography. Guaranteed to leave you with a “Rocky Mountain High." More Information ... [9]

Pickin Porch [10] in Bristol, VA featuring on Charlie Holliday and Free Grass on Thrusday, August 25

Music on the Square [11] in Jonesborough, TN featuring Meridian and Steel String Theory on Friday, August 25

Carter Family Fold [12] in Hiltons, VA featuring The Boohers on Saturday, August 26

You can find a listing of many of these events in our region by viewing our interactive online event calendar [13].

Visit our Concerts & Events [14] section, to find a listing of pickin' sites, concerts and events, and radio stations in this area which play bluegrass, folk, old-time, country, and traditional Appalachian music.

We invite you to learn more about our musical heritage while you are in our area by:

Visiting other musical venues and attractions along The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail [15]

Experience the history, culture, and natural beauty of Northeast Tennessee through its Tales and Trails [16]

Taking a stroll through downtown Bristol on our walking tour [17] of sites related to our country music heritage.

For more information about attractions in our region, visit our tourism and travel information section. [18]

Be sure to return to Bristol the third weekend of September (September 15, 16, & 17, 2006) for the 6th Annual Rhythm and Roots Reunion Festival. More Information ... [19]

[20] Click the image above to listen to our streaming audio.