Patrick County, VA
Discover Patrick County, VA this October. Travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway and visit idyllic small towns like Meadows of Dan and Stuart. See history in action at the annual JEB Stuart Civil War Encampment in Ararat. Attend the Woolwine Octoberfest for homemade apple butter, bluegrass music, and great food. Enjoy fresh apple dumplings, music, and shopping at Stuart’s Apple Dumpling Festival. Stroll through Doe Run Farm’s six-acre sunflower maze in full bloom. Enjoy delicious pancakes at Meadows of Dan’s Pancake Days. Gather your ghouls and goblins for Stuart’s annual Spooktacular, a safe Halloween event complete with food trucks, and circus performers. Extend your stay in Patrick County and visit one of our orchards or farmers’ markets. You can find fresh apples at Levering Orchard, Windy Hill Orchard, or Wade’s Orchard.
Join a guided hike at Fairy Stone State Park or conquer the challenging trails in Rock Castle Gorge. Visit an overlook and discover views like no other. Sit down and enjoy a locally roasted coffee at Stagecoach Coffee and More, Primitive Coffee, or The Crossroads Cafe. Connect with our history at The Reynolds Homestead, The Jeb Stuart Birthplace, or The Historic Star Theatre. To learn more about events, orchards, and other attractions in Patrick County, visit our website at visitpatrickcounty.org. No matter where you start your adventure, there are plenty of places to find yourself in Patrick County this fall. You’ll find a packed events calendar, trip recommendations, and more. There are over four hundred square miles of mountain roads, small towns, and natural beauty to explore.