Summer Concert Series at The Depot
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Depot, 510 Riverview Avenue, Fries, Virginia, 24330
Welcome to the third year of the Summer Concert Series! All concerts start at 7 p.m.
May 23, 2025 – Whitetop Mountain Band
June 20, 2025 – Leftover Biscuits
July 11, 2025 – The New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters
September 19, 2025 – Twin Creek String Band
Enjoy live music in the open air Depot in downtown Fries, VA. Admission is only $5.

Fries Town Market
2025-09-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-25 09:00 - 13:00 | The Depot, 510 Riverview Avenue, Fries, Virginia, 24330
Market opens every Saturday – food, art, crafts and more!
Free coffee provided by the Town of Fries.

Thunder by the River - Classic Car Cruise-in 10th anniversary!! New date added!!
2025-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Fries Town Park, Fries, Virginia, 24330
Thunder by the River Classic Car Cruise-in. 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. 10th anniversary. Free admission. Food and live music.
05/24/25
06/21/25
07/19/25
08/16/25
09/20/25
10/18/25 —-> New date!!
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Fries History Walk sponsored by New River Trail State Park
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | New River Trail Fries Access, 323 Firehouse Drive, Fries, Virginia, 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries. This walk does have several inclines and declines and is around a mile long. A park guide will share stories of local history and the remains of the once thriving textile industry. Please meet at the Fries Access parking lot, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy shoes. Leashed pets are welcome.
Did you know that every Thursday evening the town of Fries hosts an old-time jam session? Our walk will end at the Historic Fries Theater where there’s a chance to enjoy good ole’ mountain music. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music runs from 7-9 p.m. The Fries jams are an affiliated venue on the famous Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. The jams are free, but donations are gratefully accepted (the jams are not affiliated with New River Trail State Park). Refreshments are available. Please note, the two Saturday walks (3/22 & 4/12) are in the afternoon and will not end with mountain music.

Thursday Night Jam Session
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Historic Fries Theatre, 316 W. Main Street, Fries, Virginia, 24330
Folks from all over the world find their way to the historic Fries Theatre for the weekly Thursday night jams. All visitors are welcome to mingle with the local residents who gather for a relaxing evening of old-time music and fellowship. The Fries jams are an affiliated venue on the famous Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.

Bring a banjo, dulcimer, guitar, fiddle, or bass, and join in the music circle. And there’s dancing all evening. If you don’t know the traditional two-step waltz, just ask and someone will help. The jams are for all ages.

Doors open every Thursday at 6 p.m. and the music runs from 7 – 9 p.m. During a break, around 8 p.m., there’s a real cake walk and the winner in this jolly tradition takes home a cake or other baked treat.

The jams are free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Refreshments are available.

During summer months there are occasional Friday night dances scheduled, featuring the best local bands.

Fire prevention parade and awards
2025-10-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Virginia
Fire prevention parade and awards, 4 p.m.

Town Council Monthly Meeting
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | The Historic Fries Theatre, 316 W. Main Street, Fries, Virginia, 24330
The Fries Town Council meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.at The Historic Fries Theatre. The meeting is open to the public.

Nature Walk and Photo Clinic
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | New River Wildlife and Conservation Club, 7107 Riverside Drive, Fries, VA, 24330, United States
Fries Tourism is partnering with the New River Wildlife and Conservation Club to bring you the Fall Nature Walk and Photo Clinic. Join Virginia Master Naturalist Ashely DeCarme and local photographer and videographer Kevin Combs as we explore the diverse grounds of the New River Wildlife and Conservation Club. Event is free. Bring your smartphone or your camera. All skill levels are welcomed.

Thunder by the River - Classic Car Cruise-in 10th anniversary!! New date added!!
2025-10-18 14:00 - 19:00 | Fries Town Park, Fries, Virginia, 24330
October 18, 2025 – last Thunder by the River for the year! Bobby Thompson and the Ride will be playing. Don’t miss it!
Thunder by the River Classic Car Cruise-in. 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. 10th anniversary. Free admission. Food and live music.
05/24/25
06/21/25
07/19/25
08/16/25
09/20/25
10/18/25 —-> New date!!
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Chili drive thru
2025-10-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Fries Fire & Rescue, 832 E. Main St., Fries, Virginia, 24330
Chili drive-thru at the Fries Fire House 12 noon – 3 p.m.

Women's Walking Group - New River Trail State Park event
2025-10-20 09:00 - 10:00 | New River Trail Fries Access, 323 Firehouse Drive, Fries, Virginia, 24330
Do you feel safer walking with a friend? Want to meet other women who have common interests? Ready to meet your goals and get in a healthy exercise session? Join our Women’s Walking Group as we trek the New River Trail! Meet a ranger for a moderately paced, brisk, morning walk at Foster Falls. We will begin at 9 a.m. and meet at the red caboose. The hike will last about one hour and cover nearly 4 miles. Be sure to wear closed toed shoes and bring water to drink. Let’s create a safe space for each other and encourage one another in our goals!
The trail surface is crushed stone and a gentle grade. Leashed pets are welcome. This program is weather dependent. Please check our event listing on the New River Trail website for cancellations. See New River Trail Website for other locations and dates.

Gap Civil at The Historic Fries Theatre
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Historic Fries Theatre, 316 W. Main Street, Fries, Virginia, 24330

Trunk or treat
2025-10-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Fries Ball Park
Trunk or treat at Fries Ballpark sponsored by Fries Fire & Rescue

Fries Town Market
2025-11-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Fries Community Center, 316 W. Main Street, Fries, Virginia, 24330
Market opens every Saturday – food, art, crafts and more! Moved inside to the Community Center.
Free coffee provided by the Town of Fries.

Bingo
2025-11-08 16:00 - 21:00 | Fries Fire & Rescue, 832 E. Main St., Fries, Virginia, 24330
Bingo at Fries Fire House – doors open at 4, bingo starts at 5.
