Welcome to Independence, VA

Many of the events in Independence are coordinated by the Town of Independence Special Events Committee, a town sanctioned volunteer group who works with other local organizations including the Historic 1908 Courthouse Foundation, Grayson LandCare and the Twin County Chamber of Commerce to bring festivals and events to Independence.
Independence, the county seat of Grayson County, is located at the intersection of Highway 58 which is a section of Virginia's Music Heritage Trail, The Crooked Road and Highway 21, formerly known as the Great Lakes to Florida Highway. Grayson County is rich in natural resources, historic and artistic treasures and is in the heart of the Blue Ridge Highlands.
Come for a festival and stay to explore our rich heritage, beautiful scenery and great entertainment.

Grayson Earth Day Festival
Celebrating green Grayson County, Grayson Earth Day is held the second Saturday in May each year

Fourth of July Festival
Where better to celebrate the Independence of America than in Independence, VA

Mountain Foliage Festival
Independence's fall festival is the Home of the Potty Princess Contest and the Official State of Virginia Grand Privy Race

Halloween
A fun family friendly evening with tricks and treats for
kids and adults alike

Christmas in Independence
From Thanksgiving weekend to Christmas, fun and local shopping with Independence merchants. The Independence Christmas Parade is held on the first Saturday in December.
1st Annual opening of Earth Day and the Independence Farmer's MarketThe lowwater bridge over the New River in Cox's Chapel just outside of Independence.Tractors of all sizes plow along the parade route on the Fourth of July parade duing Independence's July 4th festival.Fall view of Hale's Lake north of Independence in the Washington and Jefferson National Forest.Official State of Virginia Grand Privy RaceKayaking on the New River.Children dressed as a frog on a lilypad and a bear in a tree at Independence's Halloween Main Street activities. Santa in his sleigh awaiting the start of the Independence Christmas parade on the first Saturday of December.Wild ponies in Grayson Highlands where the state park meets the Mt Rogers National Recreation Area
Town of Independence Special Events Committee coordinates Grayson Earth Day, Independence Fourth of July Festival, Mountain Foliage Festival and Grand Privy Race and other events throughout the year along with the Historic 1908 Courthouse, Twin County Chamber of Commerce and Grayson LandCare. Independence, VA is located in Grayson County which is home to Grayson Highlands State Park, Mt Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, New River Trail and the head of the Virginia Creeper Trail is at Whitetop Station. The longest stretch of the New River  in VA is in Grayson County and offers canoeing, kayaking and trout fishing. 'Round the Mountain and The Crooked Road are heritage trails featuring art, music, heritage and culture throughout SW Virginia and Independence and Grayson offer a number a stops along the trails.
Crowd dressed primarily in red, white and blue in front of the Historic 1908 Coourthouse watching the Fourth of July Parade in the Independence, VA