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42nd Annual Martinsville Uptown Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest in Uptown Martinsville is a celebration of community, culture, and creativity. This year, the festival promises an exciting lineup of activities and attractions suitable for all ages. Whether you're a fan of arts and crafts or simply crave some mouthwatering food, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.
Festival to feature Southside 10k and Youth in Motion 5k
Piedmont Arts Pollinator Path in bloom with possibilities
Annual dinosaur takeover of the Virginia Museum of Natural History set for July 21 and 22
Dino Festival to feature life-size dinosaur cast skeletons, spectacular dinosaur fossils, expert paleontologists, dino-themed activities and crafts, and newest special exhibit
Spend some of your summer in MHC
Expanded partnerships with Hooker Furnishings, Carter Bank & Trust will continue through Spring 2024
$10,000 gift will support the promotion and delivery of a wide variety of museum educational programs to audiences throughout Virginia and beyond
Blueways and the Blue Ridge: Why a Visit to Philpott Lake is a Must
Cradled by the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge, Philpott Lake might just be the most spectacular body of water in Virginia. Located just northwest of the town of Martinsville, the 3,000-acre lake spreads into Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties, framed by 7,000 acres of mixed hardwood forest. Besides the beautiful scenery, the lake is studded with nearly a dozen parks and recreation areas, offering an enticing buffet of Blue Ridge adventures.
Get ready to campout!
Explore the many ways to explore the great outdoors in Martinsville-Henry County
Spring brings new opportunities to picnic with your family throughout Martinsville-Henry County!
Children from the Martinsville & Henry County Family YMCA will attend Friday’s event
Creativity and fun abound at Piedmont Arts’ 2023 summer camps
Martinsville Uptown Farmers' Market
Event to feature some of the most iconic reptiles on the planet, live shows, and a wide variety of festival activities.
Riddick Dance in Residency at Piedmont Arts
Riddick Dance’s thought-provoking residency in Martinsville and Henry County
Have you botany plants lately? Find flower, plants, and more at these local farms and markets in Martinsville-Henry County, VA!
Earth Day Family Day at Piedmont Arts
Earth Day celebration and Pollinator Path ribbon cutting to be held at Piedmont Arts
Get Festive This Spring in MHC
Your Spring 2023 Festival Guide
Historical Society to Sponsor Power in Pearls Tea
Sunday, March 12th
March 2023 at the Spencer-Penn Centre
Music, Painting, & More
Piedmont Arts' Summer Camps Now Enrolling
Enroll your kids today!
Rooster Walk 13 Final Band Announcement
Nineteen band additions complete lineup for Rooster Walk 13
Rooster Walk 13 Artists at Large Announced
Artists at Large Announced
Spencer-Penn Centre - February 2023
Thanks for supporting Spencer-Penn!
Fab Lab Classes for January & February 2023
Register today!
Get excited!
Gamers and collectors, come on down to MHC
A Year of Adventures with Infinity Acres Ranch
Happy Trails
23 Marvelous MHC Resolutions for 2023
A quick-start guide to a fun-filled year!
A look back at this year's fun!
January and February 2023 at Spencer Penn Centre
Save these dates!
Historical Society To Host Christmas Music At The Historic Courthouse
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Fall into Winter Fest is this Saturday!
Saturday 11 AM – 4 PM
A Quick Start Guide to Shopping Local
Upcoming Holiday Happenings In MHC
Plenty of Holiday fun for everyone!
November & December 2022 at Piedmont Arts
Take Note!
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Piedmont Arts Team Up to Bring Audiences the Holiday Pops Spectacular
Join the spectacular on Sunday, December 4th
Piedmont Arts Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
The festivities start at 4 p.m.
The 2022 "Christmas in Motion" Martinsville-Henry County Christmas Parade
November 19th at 5:00 PM
Don't miss the inaugural event
$25,000 Grant in Support of Exhibits & Science Festivals given to Virginia Museum of Natural History
Grant provided by the Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust to support the museum's 2022-23 Science Outreach Initiative
Ways to explore MHC in the Fall.
September and October 2022 at Spencer Penn Centre
Mark you calendars now!
Big Times Ahead This August in MHC
Get ready for a fun-filled month!
July, August, & September 2022 at Piedmont Arts
Mark those calendars art lovers!
August 2022 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Fun at the Centre!
Cute critters feature at fun Family Day
Piedmont Arts hosts Purrrfect Art Family Day, Aug. 13
Agritourism Adventures!
July at Spencer-Penn Centre
Dinosaurs to take over Virginia Museum of Natural History on July 22 & 23
2-day event to feature life-size dinosaur cast skeletons, real dinosaur fossils, expert paleontologists, and dino-themed activities and crafts
Rock out in MHC at the Rockin River Fest
Two days full of music & activities!
Franks and Dranks returns for a night of music and food in the Art Garden, July 8
Don't miss the summer fun!
By Brian Williams & VisitMartinsville
July 2022 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Get ready for a fun-filled month!
An Anglers Guide to the Philpott Lake Fishing Scene
Get ready for a reel good time
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 2:00 P.M
Virginia Museum of Natural History's first-ever Wildlife Festival set for Saturday, June 18
Celebration of Earth's wildlife to feature a wide variety of live animals and specimens from the museum's scientific collections
June & July Happenings at Spencer-Penn Centre
What's Happening at SPC?
A Festive Summer is in our Future
Summer Fun
Learn the stories behind the murals and the artists who created them!
Virginia Living Magazine Names the 2022 Best Of Virginia Winners
Best Of Winners for Southwest Virginia
Start Planning now
50 Things To Do in Martinsville-Henry County
To name a few...
April and May 2022 at Spencer Penn Centre
Mark those calendars
You May Want to VisitMartinsville this May
It's going to be aMAYzing!
Full Band Released and Ticket Prices Increase for Rooster Walk 12 on April 14 at 10AM
Get your tickets now!
Celebrate Earth Day in the Art Garden
Earth Day Family Day set for Saturday, April 23
What's Ahead in 2022 for Piedmont Arts
Mark your calendars now!
VMNH announces continuation of education programming partnership with Boxley Materials Company
$10,000 gift will support the promotion and delivery of a wide variety of museum educational programs to audiences throughout Virginia and beyond
Little Free Libraries in Martinsville - Henry County
In celebration of National Read Across America Day, get out and grab a book at one of Martinsville - Henry County's "Little Free Libraries."
Tucked away in cozy corners of the community, these outdoor libraries offer visitors a comfortable place to sit and read a book or to pick up a new favorite and leave one in return.
What's Happening at SPC?
African American Read-In + Family Day This Saturday
Don't miss the fun!
Martinsville Speedway & 811 Partner for the Call 811 Before You Dig 250 Powered by Call811.com
Get your tickets now!
Grace Potter to headline Rooster Walk 12 Music & Arts Festival in Martinsville, Va.
Final Line Up Announced for Rooster Walk 12
Tickets for Rooster Walk 12 Increase Tomorrow at Noon
Grab your tickets NOW!
Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County
Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County.
African American Read-In and Family Day Hosted by Piedmont Arts
Saturday, February 19th
Coming up Soon!
Art at Happy Hour on January 6 Offers Last Chance to View Exhibits
5-7PM at Piedmont Arts
Rooster Walk 12 Initial Band Lineup Announced & Tickets on Sale Now
Little Feat tops initial band announcements!
Holiday Pops Tickets On Sale Now
Looking ahead for Piedmont Arts
IDEA Center Open House November 13th
Open House at the P&HCC’s Dalton IDEA Center.
Art Garden Christmas Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 2, 2021
Join the annual holiday fun
Books and Crannies to Host Big Shot Drive-Thru Tour
Get your tickets early!
Spencer Penn Centre - November 2021
Next month at the centre
Opening Reception, Brown vs Board of Education, Christmas Tree Lighting, and More
Piedmont Arts to present these great events and classes
2021 Fall and Winter Classes at Piedmont Arts
Fall-themed painting for kids and adults, holiday cards, and more
Fall Into Fun This Season in Martinsville
Seasonal Fun
The Patriot Players Return to the Stage with The Little Shop of Horrors
A little spooky, a little silly
Uptown First Friday presented by the Martinsville Henry County Heritage Center & Museum
Join the fun at the Historic Courthouse in Uptown
Latin Ballet of Virginia Brings VERDE to Piedmont Arts
Limited-ticket performance in galleries, Oct. 7
Josh Berry of JR Motorsports to Compete for Second Straight Victory in the Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race. Virginian Peyton Sellers Continues Quest for his First Victory in Prestigious Event & Fourth Virginia Triple Crown Title.
Get down to Uptown
Personal Enrichment Classes this September with Patrick & Henry Community College
Pre-registration required
September through November with Piedmont Arts
Mark those calendars!
Bassett HWY 57 Cruise Ins for September and October
Hundreds of cars on display!
Piedmont Arts to Host Free Family Day this Saturday
A day of free family fun!
Taking place at the Martinsville Speedway
Savory September Takes A Stroll Down Starling
Progressive dinner down Martinsville’s Museum Mile.
Piedmont Arts Hosts 60th Anniversary Family Day
Free event with crafts, games, performance by Gypsy Geoff Marsh
Let us Tail You About Something New!
Introducing the new Smith River Paw Park
August 2021 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Call the centre to register!
July through September at Piedmont Arts
Celebrating 60 Years!
Franks and Dranks Returns July 9
Piedmont Arts hosts cook out-themed party in Art Garden
Gifts for Father's Day
Art and STEAM Camps Now Enrolling at Piedmont Arts
Register Today!
Fishing Fever in MHC Fishing Campaign
Visit Martinsville announces their Fishing Fever in MHC Fishing Campaign just in time for Free Fishing Days in Virginia.
June 2021 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Don't miss the fun!
Martinsville Speedway to Host Henry County Fair on Sept. 22-25
Henry County Fair to Conclude with ValleyStar Credit Union 300, the Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race, on Sept. 25
2021 Summer Camps in Martinsville - Henry County
Summer is almost here...start planning
May and June 2021 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Visit us at the historic Spencer Penn Centre
6th Annual Infinity Acres Ranch Spring Carnival
6th Annual Spring Carnival on Saturday June 5th 2021 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Infinity Acres Ranch
Birding in Martinsville-Henry County
Relaxation + Education
International Sculpture Day Spent in MHC
Spectacular sculptures in sight!
Piedmont Arts Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Events and exhibits planned throughout 2021
50 Free or Low-Cost Things To Do in MHC
Get ready for some fun!
Martinsville Speedway & God’s Pit Crew Partner to Host Food Box Distribution Event on April 7 2021
Jeb Burton of Kaulig Racing & Mercy Crossing to Join Event to Distribute Farmers to Families Food Boxes to Henry County Residents.
More details at vmnh.net
National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities
Blue Ridge Parkway visitation tops 14 million in 2020
$10,000 gift will support the promotion and delivery of museum's virtual education programming
VisitMartinsville Team Takes on the 2021 Miles in Martinsville Racing Series
2 girls. 7 races. 1 goal.
Embrace Education & Cultivate Creativity at Patrick Henry Community College’s Dalton Idea Center
We have an IDEA (Center)!
Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual African American Read-In + Family Day
Online event features story time, crafts and more
Explore the Art of mARTinsville & Henry County!
Take a look!
“When life gives you lemons, go for a run!”
RW12 postponed. 'RW Reunion' festival announced!
Sad news. Happy news. Big news.
Celebrate Black History Month with Piedmont Arts
Celebrate Black History Month with Piedmont Arts
Fishing Fever In Martinsville-Henry County
Virginia Is for Lovers, and Martinsville-Henry County is for Fishing Lovers.
Upcoming Events at Spencer-Penn Centre 2021
Upcoming Events at Spencer-Penn Centre
Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual Family Day
Free event features story time, crafts, performance by Virginia Repertory Theatre
Martinsville Speedway to Host 26th Annual Christmas Toy Drive
Martinsville Speedway will hold the 26th Annual Christmas Toy Drive on Friday, Dec. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The annual event will welcome the greater Martinsville region to donate an unwrapped toy or $20 for the opportunity to drive laps around the iconic track in their personal vehicles. The Christmas Toy Drive will benefit the Grace Network of Martinsville and Henry County.
Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Virtual
Piedmont Arts' third annual Christmas Tree Lighting is now a virtual event. The tree will be lit during an online ceremony on Thursday, December 3, 2020, starting at 5 pm. Watch from the comfort of home as the Art Garden Christmas tree lights up the night.
Patriot Players Present Charlie Brown LIVE
Patrick Henry Community College’s performing troupe, the Patriot Players are bringing live theater back with You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. Theater lovers and Charlie Brown fans can catch the live show in-person at PHCC’s Drive-In Theater or virtually via a live stream at 7PM on November 19 – 21 and at 2PM on Sunday, November 22.
Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts October 2020
The Art of the Quilt
On display through January 9, 2021 • Admission Free
Quilts and quilted wearables by 42 artists from across the Southeast are on display in this biennial invitational exhibition, co-curated by master quilter Linda Fiedler and quilter Betty Blessin. Themed Anything Goes, this year's exhibition commemorates the 12th anniversary of The Art of the Quilt.
Look up!
Low-Costs, BIG Fun
Here's To A Tasty Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is upon us and we have food on our mind.
Time for some fun activities in MHC.
Fall in MHC is perfect for getting outdoors.
Spend Your Summer on the Smith River
Brian Williams & VisitMartinsville
"Not all who wonder are lost."- J.R.R. Tolkien