If you’re a family that prefers a fresh, live Christmas tree over an artificial one, you have a couple of options for purchasing your tree. While there’s plenty of pop-up tree shops at hardware stores, pharmacies, and grocery stores, the most fun way to get a Christmas tree is to... [read more]
Each year the Salem community gathers around to partake in a cherished tradition: lighting the Salem Christmas tree. Come kick off the holiday season with us at the Salem Farmers Market on Friday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. and see the town tree come to life!
Tree Lighting History
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Burgers are a beloved food worldwide for good reason: when done right the perfect toasted buns encapsulate juicy, flavorful meat and almost any toppings you can imagine! But finding the best burger in a city can be difficult when nearly every restaurant offers one. In Season Four of the hit... [read more]
Get Your Holiday Shopping Done
No one wants to be scrambling around stores last-minute this holiday season. This year, do yourself a favor and check gifts off your list early at the Mistletoe Market. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re cozied up by the fire for the holidays and not making... [read more]
When the temperatures start to drop, you probably start thinking about hot, hearty food that fills your stomach and has you warming up from the inside out. Well, what food is better for that than chili? There’s a reason this dish is one of the most popular around when fall... [read more]
Once the weather starts to cool down and it seems like fall is on the horizon, you probably start looking for fun fall activities you can do with your entire family. After all, when you live in a community that has so much going on, you really just need to... [read more]
Don’t you love celebrating fall? Once this time of year comes around, it just seems like there’s so much going on. And with so many opportunities to hang out with people who live in your community, why wouldn’t you check out some of the most exciting activities going down? Of... [read more]
There’s always something fun going on in the area, which is why it’s so great to live around Roanoke, Virginia. But every once in a while, something that’s even more exciting than usual comes up. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival at Ferrum College in Ferrum,... [read more]
There’s always so much fun to be had at Layman Family Farms, which is located right in the heart of Blue Ridge, Virginia. Of course, you can stop by at any point in the year, but it may just be at its most exciting during fall. Why is that? Well,... [read more]
The Fall Festival at Jeter Farm Near Roanoke, VA, is about old-fashioned family entertainment and the peaceful atmosphere of warm nostalgia! Several of the fun activities include a corn maze, spending time with the farm animals, and playing in the barnyard. There are also hayrides, slides, and games. And what... [read more]