If you've not tried the all-you-can-eat Brazilian night at Buckaroo's Grille, you are missing a unique dining experience in Alleghany County. It's open for "Brazilian Nights" Thursday-Saturday from 5-8:30p. The meats are carved and served at your table. Sides are available at their salad/hot bar. Their list of homemade desserts is too long to mention. They offer beer and wine. Adults $19.99 Kids 6-12 $9.99 and Kids 5 and under eat for free! Lunch is from their regular menu Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10a-2p. Buckaroo's Grill located at 9531 Hwy 93 in Piney Creek and is offering authentic Brazilian, Cuban and Spanish Churrascaria (a distinctly South American style of barbecue). 336-359-2825
News and entry forms for the County Fair are now available online at: http://alleghanyfair.blogspot.com/. See Fair dates in the events listing below.
One suggestion about how to highlight the upcoming 75th Celebration at Cumberland Knob and the Blue Ridge Parkway Music Center that came out of our monthly meetings (fourth Monday at 3p in Town Hall. Everyone is invited), was for merchants to offer specials around the number 75 the week leading up to and the weekend of the celebration, Sept. 3-12. A restaurant could offer a 75 cent hot dog. A clothing store might offer buy one t-shirt and get the second for 75 cents. Put on your thinking caps and come up with some good promotion ideas and email them to the Chamber. I'll post in future Briefs. Let me know what your final 75 special is by Aug. 26 and we will advertise all the specials in the Alleghany News. Get those creative juices flowing and turn in some ideas that will catch the attention of locals and folks coming to the 75th Celebration. This is a huge celebration and it is happening 16 miles or less from Sparta.
We've had calls from folks looking for video movie rentals since the close of Movie Gallery. The good news is you don't have to drive far. Magic Home Entertainment in Independence still rents movies! They are open 10a-9p, Monday through Friday and 1-6p on Sunday. Just take US 21 to the traffic signal, turn left onto US 58/Main Street and look for them on the left. If you live out from Sparta, Magic Video has stores in Jefferson, Warrensville and Millers Creek. Check their website for more information on these stores. 276-773-2695
AREA MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT
>> Alleghany Jubilee: Come to listen or come to dance to the blue grass and old time musicians who play on Tuesday beginning at 7p and Saturday at 8p. Admission $4. The Jubilee is located on North Main Street, across from the Courthouse. 336-372-4591
>> Crouse House Pickers: Local blue grass and old time musicians jam each Monday, 2 blocks north of the Courthouse at the Crouse House in Crouse Park, beginning at 6p. Come and play or just listen. No charge, but a donation is appreciated. 372-5473
>> Silver Dollar Music Park Line dance lessons every Monday 6-8:30p. Supper served at 6p and lessons at 7p. Get both for $12; just a lesson or just a meal for $7. Check the website calendar. 336-372-6874
>>They're Rockin' at the Motorcycle Capital of North Carolina If you're a motorcycle rider or a fan of hard-driving country music, then Laurel Springs is the place to be as Freebornes Eatery and Lodge and Stations Inn offer live music every weekend. Check out their links for a band schedule.
GREAT ACTIVITIES TO DO ANYTIME
>> Barn Quilt Trails: Barns and other structures throughout Alleghany County are adorned with large squares illustrating quilt patterns and add interest to a driving tour of the countryside. Drop by the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center for a brochure. We are in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main St., Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
>> Driving Loops: Brochures for three driving loops of the Alleghany countryside are available at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center. Each loop is a about a leisurely hour's drive and includes information on historic points along the way. The Chamber office is in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main St., Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
>> Saturday Farmers' Market: Stop by the corner of US 21 South and Grandview Drive on Saturdays, 8a to 1p for locally produced foods and crafts and a warm welcome from the local vendors there. 336-200-2273
Check our calendar for upcoming events: On our website are listings for our Calendar. Check them often and let us know if your activity is not listed.
Bob BambergExecutive Director Alleghany
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-5473
SpartaChamber@inbox.com
Sparta-NC.com
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