June 25 Tribute Event for Joe Wilson

A Celebration of Joe’s Life, Work, and Legacy

Thursday, June 25, 2015
Blue Ridge Music Center
Mile Post 213, Blue Ridge Parkway
700 Foothills Road
Galax, VA 24333
2:00 pm.

Bring your instruments and come and play a tune for Joe Wilson or share a story or two. For those unable to attend, a second celebration is being planned later in the summer in Washington, D.C. (date, time, and place TBA by the National Council for the Traditional Arts). ncta-usa.org

In lieu of flowers, it is the wish of the family that contributions in memory of Joe’s life, work and legacy be made to the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) to support programs that promote and benefit the Blue Ridge Music Center and the artists of the Blue Ridge region.

National Council for the Traditional Arts
8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 450
Silver Spring, MD 20910

 

HOTELS:

Rodeway Inn, 303 N Main St., Galax, VA. (276) 236-5127.

Hampton Inn, 205 Cranberry Rd., Galax, VA. (276) 238-4605

Holiday Inn Express, 1994 Carollton Pike, Hillsville, VA. (800) 315-2605

Comfort Inn, 151 Farmers Market Rd., Hillsville, VA. (276) 730-9999

Super 8, 99 Farmers Market Rd., Hillsville, VA. (276) 728-2145

Grayson Inn & Suites, 155 Rainbow Cir., Independence, VA. (276) 773-3313

 

CABINS:

New River Trail Cabins, 307 Stockyard Rd., Galax, VA. (276) 236-4022

New River Trail Cabins are holding cabins for attendees until June 10. Mention Joe Wilson’s memorial when booking a cabin.

Chestnut Creek Cabins, 100 Rivers Rd., Galax, VA. (276) 236-8458

Fiddler’s Roost, 485 Fisher Peak Rd., Galax, VA. (276) 236-1212

Riversong Cabins, 916 State Rd 757, Fries, VA. (276) 237-2505

 

Bed & Breakfasts:

The Doctor’s Inn, 406 E Stuart Dr., Galax, VA. (276) 238-9998

Glade Valley, 3305 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley, NC. (336) 667-8811

 

CAMPGROUNDS:

River Views Campground, Sarasota Lane, Galax, VA. (276) 237-5077