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Events, Expos
& For a Good Cause
Vinton Relay for Life, May 2. William Byrd High
School, Vinton. 343-1364.
Virginia State Championship Chili Cook-Off
Festival, May 2. Chili samples, live entertainment
and children's activities. Cooks compete for the state
title. Railside Plaza, Roanoke. 342-4716, greenvaleschool.org.
Community School Strawberry Festival, May 2-3.
Strawberry desserts, there are arts and craft vendors,
children's activities, and live entertainment at the Elmwood Park amphitheater. Elmwood Park, Roanoke.
563-5036, communityschool.net.
Annual Blue Ridge House and Garden Tour, May
3. Tickets: $20 per person in advance; $25 per person the day of and $15 for students. Lexington and
Rockbridge County. 463-3256, vagardenweek.org.
Blacksburg Fork and Cork 2014, May 3. Wines from
approximately 20 Virginia wineries, culinary delights
from local restaurants, cooking demonstrations from
celebrity chefs, regional art and wine lover accessories, and music. First and Main Shopping District,
Blacksburg. 443-2008, blacksburgforkandcork.com.
Cinco De Mayo Festival, May 3. Games, food, music
and drinks, all with a Mexican theme. Downtown
Roanoke. 206-2414.
Derby Day Gala at Rockledge, May 3. Fundraising
event featuring traditional Kentucky Derby food and
drink, friendly wagering and live entertainment. $100.
Rockledge, Roanoke. 342-2640, eventzone.org.
Historic Garden Week, May 3. Presented by the Roanoke Garden Club and The Mill Mountain Garden
Club. Roanoke. 345-8960, vagardenweek.org.
Shake, Bake & Sprout, May 3. Free, fun and educational activities for children, including hands-on
container gardening, fun exercise and movement,
and hands-on kids cooking lead by Virginia Tech
Family Nutrition Program. Vinton Farmers Market.
983-0613.
Buchanan Second Friday's Cruise-In, May 9, June
13. Stroll through dozens of antique autos lining
Main Street. Take advantage of extended hours
offered by downtown shops and restaurants. Buchanan. 254-1212, townofbuchanan.com.
Muster on the Maury - Living History in the
Valley of Virginia, May 9-11. Living history demonstrations, weapons instruction, and tactical camp
drills. Friday night picnic, Saturday night cookout and
Sunday church service. Free admission. Advance registration required. Paxton House at Glen Maury Park,
Buena Vista. 261-7321, mustermaury.vpweb.com.
Caching in on Scenery: The 6th Annual Amazing
County Treasure Hunt, May 10. Two classes will
compete this year: Novice geocachers will search in
Explore Park, while Experts will travel to a variety of
sites. Roanoke. 777-6326, roanokecountyparks.org.

Brantley Gilbert will be at Blue Ridge Music Festival, May 31.
Salem Stadium. 375-3004, salemciviccenter.com.

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Annual New Market Parade & Ceremony, May
15. Special full dress cadet parade and ceremony
in honor of the cadets who fought and died at the
Battle of New Market. Free admission . VMI Parade
Grounds, Lexington. 464-7313, vmi.edu.
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