Wythe County Relay For Life (Fri,  May 4) Wither’s Park, Wytheville. Help support the American Cancer Society in raising money for cancer patients, survivors and most of all a CURE, by donating your time to walk for such a wonderful event. For more info., call 228-3549

25th Anniversary of New River Trail (May 5, 10a-5p). Free parking, 25% off all merchandise, horse, canoe, kayak, float tubes, and bike rentals. Free hotdogs, chips and drinks to the 1st 200 visitors. Children programs throughout the day. Artisan set ups and other vendors in the historic village. Bands will play from 12p-4p. Ceremony with guest speakers - 1pm. Shot Towers Tours will be available from 10a-5p. For more info., call 699-6778.

Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show (May 5, 8am). Free Admission to the Event. Entry fee for vehicles and motorcycles - $25 and on-site registration-$30. Hotdogs, cold drinks, and chips are available. Free lunch tickets are provided for registered participates. Rewards - Bob Dean Memorial Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine, Wythe Co. Sherriff's Award, and Lead Mines Ruritan Club President's Award. For more info., call - 920-4822.

Big Walker Lookout & Country Store Bluegrass on the Porch  (May 6, 1pm) Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway, 8711 Stoney Fork Rd., Wytheville, Band - Thom Moore. For more info., call 276-663-4016
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Fishing Derby (May 19, 9a-1p), open to children ages 5-16 years of age. Twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be given out. Fishing Poles, tackle, bait will be provided, but children are welcome to bring their own fishing pole. FREE at Trout Pond.

Rural Retreat Pool Opening (May 24th, 1p). Enjoy music, fun in the sun plus wireless internet available this year.

Hike for Hounds-Meow for Meanders (June 2, 8am-registration, 9am-hike begins). Benefit to Spay and Neuter dogs and cats in Wythe and Bland Counties. Partnership between Wythe Co. Parks and Rec., Wythe-Bland Animal Welfare League, Wythe-Bland Humane Society, Lost Fantasy Rescue, Ceres, VA, Promise Land, Atkins, VA. We will have full concession, demos, information for adopting pets, and much more...

Cabbage Head Family Fest & Flea Market (June 9, 10a-4p). Will take place beside Lake at Fairground Association property. Concessions, Live bands, children’s games, crafts and water activities, horse demos, petting zoo an barnyard animals, bingo, artisans and gift sales, face painting, flea market (both days, 8a-5p), blow up bouncy house, disc golf demos, wine tasting, poker run (contact Rhonda Vaught to register, 223-1571) and outdoor educators;

Rural Retreat Lake Festival and Fireworks (July 4, 3p-festivities start, 10p-fireworks). Festivities include live bands, face painting, children’s games and crafts, numerous vendors set up, swimming at pool, food sales, and much more... Fireworks begin at 10pm.

Hawaiian Pool Day at RR Lake Swimming Pool (June 16, 4p). Free hotdogs, chips, and drink. Music, games, and prize give-aways.

Nature Camp (July 16-20th, 8a-5:30p). Ages 8-12. Shuttle will be provided from Wytheville each day from 7-7:30a. Activities include bus trips to different outdoor facilities for interesting nature games and education (We will visit Beagle Ridge Herb Farm and Environmental Education Center, Crystal Springs Recreation Area, and New River Trail State Park). Two snacks per day will be provided. Activities will include hiking, scavenger hunts, nature crafts, identify creatures, outdoor educational games, etc.

New River Trail Challenge and Family Fest (Sept. 15, 7:30am-race starts, 9a-festivities begin). Race is a 40-mile-bike ride followed by 12 mile kayak and half marathon (13.1 mile) to finish. Teams may be female, male, mixed, senior male or senior female. Mixed teams may be any combination of genders, and senior team members must be 50 years old on race day. Rewards - Collegiate Challenge, Sponsor Challenge, Local Heroes Challenge, etc. Individual competitors must bring their own support crew for transportation to and from Allisonia transition. A gear-only shuttle will be available to return kayaks from Allisonia to the Foster Falls access area. Registration - individuals - $50 through Aug. 17 and $70 from Aug. 17-Sept. 7. For teams, its $100 through Aug. 17, and $140 from Aug. 18-Sept. 7. T-shirt included in registration. For college students, $25 discount for individuals and $45 for teams (half of team must be in school presently). Directions to Race Headquarters - From I-77, take exit 24 go east on Rte. 69 to Rte. 52 (Ft. Chiswell Rd.), go north to Rte. 608 (Foster Falls Rd.), go east and follow the brown park signs into the Foster Falls Access. For more info. on race, go to the website - www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/nrtc.shtml. Festivities planned - concessions, live bands, face painting, children's programs and games, vendor's, blow up bouncy houses, and much more...

Max Meadows Heritage Day (Sept. 15). Demostrations of making wood tools, black smith, shingle making, full concessions, children games, exhibition of antique tools, and much more...

All these events are open to the public and for more info., you can call (276) 223-6022.