Meet the Author: Linda Hoagland
8711 Stoney Fork Rd N37º 2.7641', W081º 13.6846', Wytheville, VA, United States, Virginia 24382 Map
Big Walker Lookout continues "Meet the Author" series with a warm welcome to local author Linda Hudson Hoagland. Linda is a retired school employee from Tazewell, VA. She writes fiction, nonfiction, essay, short stories, and poetry. She is an award-winning novelist who writes mysteries and about her life and lives of others.
Books will be available for purchase on site. Come out and meet this terrific local author and enjoy this fun event with us!!
Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction, Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store has been owned and operated by the same family for over 75 years. It features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long. Big Walker Lookout, a Crooked Road venue, will host this Summer's Mountain Top Music featuring local musicians, some returning favorites as well as fresh new groups & bands.
Hot dogs, snacks, drinks, & delicious ice cream are available for purchase at Big Walker Lookout in the BW Country Store.
This is a free event.
BW Craft Corner: Angel Afghans
8711 Stoney Fork Rd N37º 2.7641', W081º 13.6846' Wytheville, VA, United States, Virginia 24382 Map
Big Walker Lookout and "BW Craft Corner" welcomes local artisan Linda Hoagland and her Angel Afghans. Linda's Afghans have an angel design crocheted into each one. Choose from the different designs and colors she has created.
Afghans will be available for purchase on site. Come out and meet this terrific local artisan and enjoy this fun event with us!!
Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction, Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store has been owned and operated by the same family for over 75 years. It features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long. Big Walker Lookout, a Crooked Road venue, will host this Summer's Mountain Top Music featuring local musicians, some returning favorites as well as fresh new groups & bands.
Hot dogs, snacks, drinks, & delicious ice cream are available for purchase at Big Walker Lookout in the BW Country Store.
Mountain Top Music: Valley Grass
8711 Stoney Fork Rd N37º 2.7641', W081º 13.6846', Wytheville, VA, United States, Virginia 24382 Map
We are excited to have Valley Grass back to play on the porch.
Valley Grass is a bluegrass gospel and bluegrass band that originated out of Rich Valley Presbyterian Church. The band was started in March 2006 by Raymond Campbell, former member of Fescue, as a result of individuals who were eager to learn how to play a musical instrument met weekly at the church and from there the group was formed. Several members of the group have been and will continue to be mentors to the youth that are interested in the learning the music.
Valley Grass has played at numerous gospel and bluegrass venues over the past few years. Some of those include churches, community events, the Pickin’ Porch, Grace Healthcare, Crooked Road General Store, Smyth County Jam and the Heartwood. We play once a month at Valley Health Care and twice a month at the Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute as part of our contribution back to the community.
Everyone in the group holds dear to their faith and thanks God for the talents He has placed in their lives. We give God all the praise and the glory for the wonderful things He has done in our lives and the lives of others through our music ministry.
All Mountain Top Music concerts are free to the public. The performers donate their time and talent for our enjoyment, so all tips and donations are accepted and encouraged! CDs are available for purchase. Please show your appreciation for these musicians and their music.
Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction: Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store is celebrating over 75 years in business. It has been owned and operated by the same family and features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long. Big Walker Lookout, a Crooked Road venue, will host this Summer's Mountain Top Music featuring local musicians, some returning favorites as well as fresh new groups & bands.
Bring your lawn chairs, or use our picnic pavilion, and a picnic lunch, and get ready for an afternoon of good music, fun, and fellowship! Hot dogs, snacks, drinks, & delicious ice cream are available for purchase at Big Walker Lookout in the BW Country Store. See less
Meet the Author: Bethany Jensen
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Big Walker Lookout continues "Meet the Author" series with a warm welcome to local author Bethany Jensen.
Books will be available for purchase on site. Come out and meet this terrific local author and enjoy this fun event with us!!
Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction, Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store has been owned and operated by the same family for over 75 years. It features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long. Big Walker Lookout, a Crooked Road venue, will host this Summer's Mountain Top Music featuring local musicians, some returning favorites as well as fresh new groups & bands.
Hot dogs, snacks, drinks, & delicious ice cream are available for purchase at Big Walker Lookout in the BW Country Store.
This is a free event.
8711 Stoney Fork Rd N37º 2.7641', W081º 13.6846', Wytheville, VA, United States, Virginia 24382 Map
Big Walker Lookout continues the "Meet the Author" series with a warm welcome to local author Bill Tabor. Bill has written 3 novels about the lives of coal miners and their families. Here is one review:
"Ok folks. I just finished reading a very very good book titled Pickin’ Bone in the Bible Belt. Written by our very own local author Bill Tabor. This is his third book. His first was Tipple Holler and the second was Bamboo Sally.
Bill has a unique writing style that enables his readers to actually feel like they are living the experience that are reading. Not only are the stories of top quality in content but in the case of his most recent book, I really felt that I was there observing the story line unfold. And after all isn’t that what all good writers seek?
Myself as a kid, I grew up in coal country and my Grand dad, my dad as well as my uncles from both sides of my family worked in the coal mines. So I’ve heard many stories about the early struggles of men who worked in the mine for very little money. My grand dad once told me he got paid 0.50 a day. That’s fifty cents a day.
Without giving anything away I’ll just say that Bills latest book deals with the hardships and struggles of miners in Boissevain,VA. and the rough lives they lived just prior to coal being organized by labor unions.
Picking Bone in the Bible Belt is a great read and I highly recommend it especially if you now have or ever have had someone in your family that worked in a coal mine.
Thank you Bill Tabor for another excellent book.
Great work, I truly did feel I was there with those folks. And being from Pocahontas area I can respect even more just how hard life was for these folks." - Keith Jennings.
Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction, Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store has been owned and operated by the same family for over 75 years. It features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long. Big Walker Lookout, a Crooked Road venue, will host this Summer's Mountain Top Music featuring local musicians, some returning favorites as well as fresh new groups & bands.
Books will be available for purchase on site. Come out and meet this terrific local author and enjoy this fun event with us!!
Hot dogs, snacks, drinks, & delicious ice cream are available for purchase at Big Walker Lookout in the BW Country Store
8711 Stoney Fork Rd N37º 2.7641', W081º 13.6846', Wytheville, VA, United States, Virginia 24382 Map
Big Walker Lookout continues the "Meet the Author" series with a warm welcome to local author Ann Brown.
Be Home Before Dark: A Memoir is a charming book that depicts being raised in the 40's and 50's. The author reminisces about growing up in more innocent, simpler times. Fasten your seatbelt as the journey continues throughout Ann's life as she colorfully describes the numerous changes that occur within each decade.
Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction, Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store has been owned and operated by the same family for over 75 years. It features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long. Big Walker Lookout, a Crooked Road venue, will host this Summer's Mountain Top Music featuring local musicians, some returning favorites as well as fresh new groups & bands.
Books will be available for purchase on site. Come out and meet this terrific local author, and enjoy this fun event with us!!
Hot dogs, snacks, drinks, & delicious ice cream are available for purchase at Big Walker Lookout in the BW Country Store.
This is a free event.
Mountain Top Music: Davis Bradley
8711 Stoney Fork Rd N37º 2.7641', W081º 13.6846', Wytheville, VA, United States, Virginia 24382 Map
Big Walker Lookout welcomes back the sensational duo Davis Bradley to play on the front porch this Summer!
Kathy Davis & Bradley Bishop have teamed up to present a one-of-a-kind musical experience which is exciting, entertaining, and offers something for everyone! They draw from their individual bluegrass, old time, and swing influences, to create something magical, while remaining true to the roots of the music they love. Fans can expect to hear fresh renditions of the classics as well as several original compositions. This dynamic song mix has helped to extend their combined reach, holding the door wide open to welcome those in search of something new and unique!
Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction: Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store is celebrating 75 years in business. It has been owned and operated by the same family and features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long. Big Walker Lookout, a Crooked Road venue, will host this Summer's Mountain Top Music featuring local musicians, some returning favorites as well as fresh new groups & bands.
All Mountain Top Music concerts are free to the public. The performers donate their time and talent for our enjoyment, so all tips and donations are accepted and encouraged! CDs are available for purchase. Please show your appreciation for these musicians and their music.
Bring your lawn chairs (or use our picnic pavilion) and a picnic lunch and get ready for an afternoon of good music and fun! Hot dogs, snacks, drinks, & delicious ice cream are available for purchase at Big Walker Lookout in the BW Country Store. Don't miss this fun!!
6th Annual 9-11 Big Walker Lookout Tower Climb
8711 Stoney Fork Rd N37º 2.7641', W081º 13.6846', Wytheville, VA, United States, Virginia 24382 Map
Big Walker Tower and The GFWC Wytheville Women's Club will be hosting the 4th Annual Tower Climb Challenge Saturday Sept 12, 2026, starting at 11:00am. This event is a tribute to ALL FIRTST RESPONDERS!
Hot dogs and BBQ will be on hand. Cold drinks can be purchased inside with a discount. Come climb the tower with our own First Responders!!
For more information:
Wytheville Women's Club 276-617-0941
Big Walker Lookout 276-663-4016
Check Out Highlights from Our Past Events!
Making Apple Butter
Davis Bradley Duo
Angel Afghans
Valley Grass
Jim Crandall
Barry Bowman
Central Pickers
Angel Afghans
Davis Bradley Duo
Enjoy The Ride
Enjoy The View
