The independent city of Galax, Virginia is one of the largest settlements in the southwest of Virginia, bordered by the counties of Grayson and Carroll. Boasting a sprightly population of over 7,000 residents, Galax, Virginia is a town that is heavily community based, attracting many tourists and worldwide visitors due to the number of events and exhibitions that are held in the town throughout the year.

Lying in the shadows of the serene Blue Ridge Mountains, Galax, Virginia is a haven for families and those looking for a more uninterrupted, relaxed lifestyle, where a friendly ‘hello’ in the morning is the rule, not the exception. Covering over 7 square miles, Galax offers an abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing and walking, however it is the town’s ‘indoor’ events that give Galax its much vaunted reputation.

With quite possibly more festivals, shops, facilities and community events than you could shake a stick at, Galax, Virginia offers a truly diverse and unique cultural habitat that is renowned across the world. Home to the annual Galax fiddlers convention; held on the 2nd Saturday in August, Galax, Virginia offers a music festival that can not be matched elsewhere in the county. With numerous shops lining the downtown core, such as the ‘Rooftop of Virginia Craft store’ that offers traditional crafts, it is no wonder that Galax, Virginia has been on the Virginia historic landmarks list for many years.