For more than 40 years, MECC’s Home Craft Days has featured musicians and artisans from throughout Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee, and Eastern Kentucky. Demonstrations of weaving, pottery making, grist milling, wood crafting, basket weaving, broom making, quilting, tatting and much more are offered, along with musical performances throughout the three-day event.
Mountain Empire Community College’s Mountain Music School is a week-long event dedicated to the preservation and continuation of Appalachian music and culture. Located in Big Stone Gap, Va., the school provides opportunities for students age 10 and up to experience traditional old-time music with fun and supportive instruction.
Summer Regional Governor’s School is open to rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in the counties of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson, and the City of Norton who have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students can earn up to 6 credits at NO COST!
John Fox Jr. Literary Festival
In coordination with the festival event, the MECC Foundation will hosts the Annual Lonesome Pine Short Story Contest and the Annual Lonesome Pine Poetry Contest.