May 30-June 1, Thursday-Saturday

GRAVES MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
Graves Mountain Lodge.
Horseback riding, fishing, hiking, great food, swimming and live music from The Chocolate Drops, the Steep Canyon Rangers, The Cleverly's, The Darrell Webb Band, Mak & the Boys, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band, the US Navy Band Country Current, Jr Sisk and the Ramblers The Honakers and more. Graves Mountain Lodge.  Directions: Syria, VA. 29N to Rt 231 in Madison, go 5 miles to Banco and turn left on rt. 670 and drive 4 miles to the Lodge.  various showtimes.  $30-$95.  All ages welcome.  Email: info@gravesmountain.com. For details, please click this link.  For more info call: 540-923-4231. 

June 1, Saturday

HISTORICAL SOCIETY FUN DAY
Virginia Discovery Museum, Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society.
Join the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society and the Virginia Discovery Museum for an afternoon of family FUNraising. Try on period costumes, make a bark rubbing of the McIntire Ash Tree, meet an archaeologist, learn about local history and more! Rain cancels the event. Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society.  Directions: 200 Second Street NE.  1-4pm.  $10 per family, max 2 children; $5 each additional child.  For details, please click this link.  For more info call: 296-1492. 

June 13-15, Thursday-Saturday

LOOK3 FESTIVAL OF THE PHOTOGRAPH
Look3.
Join in the celebration of photography, created by photographers, for those who share a passion for the still image. The Festival features exhibits and on-stage appearances of featured "INsight Artists," as well as many gallery shows, outdoor screenings, and projections over three days and nights. various Downtown locations.  $varies.  All ages welcome.  Email: contact@look3.org. For details, please click this link.  For more info call: 977-3687. 

June 8, 11-15

MID-ATLANTIC POWER FESTIVAL
Mid-Atlantic Power Festival.
An exciting week of MX MotoCross, Demolition Derby, Sand Drag Racing, Truck and Tractor Pulls and Monster Trucks -- And all in support of Breast Cancer Awareness! All this is accompanied by a unique Carnival Midway (no carnival on June 8). Route 33, Ruckersville.  Directions: Event Field, US Route 33 (1 mile west of US 29), Ruckersville.  $see website for details.  All ages welcome.  Email: jay@mapfest.net. For details, please click this link.