Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce

06/09/2026

Food, family fun, fiddling, festivals, and as much as FIFTEEN degrees cooler than the piedmont - you'll definitely want to check out Doughton Park, the The Bluffs Restaurant, and the Blue Ridge Music Center this weekend!

06/06/2026

Did someone say "fun food?" Stop by Social Scene tonight and grab a bite or something to drink and take the chance to check out all their fun and games!

Social Scene is your snack central for Music on Main this Saturday! We are located right near the main stage and will have plenty of delicious food and drinks ready to grab and go!

06/03/2026

The Bluffs Restaurant and the Blue Ridge Music Center will host a special festival next weekend... Escape to the mountains!

06/03/2026

Check out this week's newsletter for everything happening in Sparta and Alleghany County!
Help us welcome our newest members, Antojitos Querétaro , Dusty Trails Outfitters, High Country Laundry, Roots & Ridge Health, and Sustainable Development Solutions!

Email from Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Click on the graphic for more information on how to earn money towards your Chamber Membership! The first is Sa

06/01/2026

This week's Monday Member Spotlight is Foxfire Realty!

Your Dream. Your Home. Your Mountains.

For more than 37 years, Foxfire Realty, Inc. has been helping families buy and sell property throughout Northwestern North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. With deep local roots, decades of combined experience, and a commitment to integrity and personalized service, the Foxfire team knows the Blue Ridge Mountains like no one else. From mountain cabins and farms to riverfront retreats and golf-course communities, they're dedicated to helping clients find the perfect place to call home. Through their partnership with Younger Auction Company, they also offer professional auction services, giving buyers and sellers even more opportunities to succeed.

05/29/2026

49 years of business is an amazing accomplishment! Be sure to go out and shop at Gill's Jeans & Things for their very last day of business tomorrow, May 31st!

05/27/2026

Small-town charm, musical events, community updates, local business highlights, and plenty happening across Sparta & Alleghany County, this week’s newsletter has it all!

From upcoming events and local happenings to opportunities you won’t want to miss, there’s something for everyone inside. Don’t be the last to know what’s happening in Alleghany County!

Click the link below and catch up on everything going on this week!

Email from Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, May 27, 2026 The Alleghany Arts Council is a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to creating an environment where the

05/27/2026

This week's Member Spotlight is the Alleghany Arts Council - Sparta, N.C.!

The Alleghany Arts Council is a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to creating an environment where the arts flourish and enrich the lives of all who call Alleghany County home. We believe in the power of the arts to inspire, educate, and connect people of every age and background, fostering a more vibrant and united community.

Our values guide all our actions: welcoming people from all walks of life, fostering creativity and innovation, celebrating local heritage, supporting education and lifelong learning, and enhancing community engagement.

Throughout the year, we bring the arts to life with a full schedule of concerts, classes, and events. Signature programs like Music on Main and Saturdays in the Park fill our streets and parks with live music, bringing hundreds together in celebration. Our Taste of the Arts workshops highlight the talents of local and regional artists in interactive, small-group settings, while programs like Wintery Mix bring live performances into cafés and music halls during the colder months. From children’s craft activities to large-scale community concerts, our efforts connect neighbors and encourage creativity.

We receive funding through donations from businesses and individuals, grants, event sponsorships, in-kind contributions, local government support, and partnerships with other community organizations.

By supporting the Alleghany Arts Council, you help preserve our cultural heritage, empower local artists, and ensure that the arts continue to thrive in Alleghany County. Together, we can continue to bring beauty, inspiration, and connection to our community.

For more information, visit alleghanyartscouncil.org

05/26/2026

Anytown USA films are released. To see the high resolution versions, go to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/?si=Jm1MpwB60ksyqlUw

Parkway Photo Courtesy of Studio Roxie and Stuart Royal

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05/26/2026

Last but not least, film 4 of 4: The Heart of Sparta - A film by Kristin Hiemstra