Welcome to Craig County
The New Castle Town Park is on
Rt. 311 across from Bibo’s Pizzeria. It’s
a couple blocks from the corner of Rt.
42 and Rt. 311. Along with photo ops
with our unique LOVEWORKS, the park
offers a new basketball court, picnic
shelter, and play area for young
children.
Fifty-two percent of Craig County
is in Jefferson National Forest. We
have two access points to the
Appalachian Trail, three different
Virginia Scenic Byways,
and pristine views of farmland and
mountains. Quaint family
cemeteries, one-hundred year old
churches, the Eastern Continental
Divide, and Fenwick Mines
Recreation Area are just a few of
the features that make Craig
County a unique destination.
There’s gliders soaring overhead,
scenic overlooks on Rt. 42 & 311,
and the Craig County Fall Festival
on the 2nd Saturday of every
October. Want more? A swinging
bridge inside a restaurant, a deli
next to a catfish pond, and one of
the best jeep trails on the east
coast. Indeed, your next adventure
is just around the bend, in Craig
County.
Recently dubbed the “Redbud
Capital of Southwest Virginia”,
Craig County is the southern
gateway to Virginia’s Western
Highlands. We hope you enjoy
your visit!
Fenwick Mines offers easy
walking trails, fishing ponds, and
diverse flora and fauna. A large
picnic shelter is available for
rental. Designated by the Forest
Service as a Day Use Area, it is
about a ten minute drive from
New Castle down Rt. 615.
www.fs.usda.gov/gwj
Upcoming Events
Apr 22 Thu Fundraiser of New Castle Garden Club.
Perennials, shrubs, houseplants. Garden ready.
Please wear a mask. Event will be outside if weather allows.
Refreshments, door prices, restrooms, and plenty of parking. Everyone welcome.
Jun 5 Sat See Craig County Fairgrounds Facebook page for information.
Oct 9 Sat Craig County Historical Society regrets having to cancel the 2020 Festival. It would have been the 38th consecutive event, which relies heavily on community support, volunteers, and good weather!!
We look forward to 2021. Information for vendors and car show participants will be out mid-summer.
Pictured below: Marshall Reynolds Car Show; Eastern Divide; Coy Shupe’s petting zoo and view of cabin; potter Jennifer Mulligan and festival goers; great street cloggers at the Old Brick Hotel; Cathy Looney, weaver on the third floor
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Fundraiser of New Castle Garden Club.
Perennials, shrubs, houseplants. Garden ready.
Please wear a mask. Event will be outside if weather allows.
Refreshments, door prices, restrooms, and plenty of parking. Everyone welcome.
See Craig County Fairgrounds Facebook page for information.
Craig County Historical Society regrets having to cancel the 2020 Festival. It would have been the 38th consecutive event, which relies heavily on community support, volunteers, and good weather!!
We look forward to 2021. Information for vendors and car show participants will be out mid-summer.
Pictured below: Marshall Reynolds Car Show; Eastern Divide; Coy Shupe’s petting zoo and view of cabin; potter Jennifer Mulligan and festival goers; great street cloggers at the Old Brick Hotel; Cathy Looney, weaver on the third floor
