Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the official online home of the Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce!

Dickenson County was established in 1880, the youngest county in the state of Virginia and is often called “Virginia’s Baby.” The county consists of three towns, Clintwood, Haysi and Clinchco.

Whether you are a visitor or a citizen of the county, our scenic beauty and rich culture leave a lasting impression. The Chamber of Commerce is proud of our supporting role in the growth and development of businesses and communities throughout the county.

We are committed to building a stronger business community and developing tourism in Dickenson County. We are a part of the Crooked Road “Virginia’s Music Trail”, home to The Breaks Interstate Park, known as the Grand Canyon of the South, the John Flannigan Dam & Reservoir and the Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center.

If you enjoy small town living, friendly people, beautiful mountains and a country setting, then plan a visit to Dickenson County. We are developing new hiking, biking and horseback riding trails and have many adventures for the outdoor activists. White water rafting and canoeing, fishing, skiing, camping, horseback riding, hiking and biking are some of the festivities awaiting you in our county. As part of the Virginia Coal Heritage Trail, we offer museums detailing coal mining and railroad memorabilia. Coal Mining, Railroads and Traditional Mountain Music play a major part for the heritage culture in our county. For more information on Dickenson County tourism, call Rita Surratt, Tourism Director for Dickenson County at (276) 926-6074.

Please use this web site as your resource to the county, the business community and for the tourism activities that await you in Dickenson County.

Gallery

Please take a moment to browse our photo gallery. Our gallery is filled with pictures of our beautiful county. We also include pictures of recent events of the Chamber of Commerce. Please check back often as more pictures are added. If you have a picture that you would like to submit, please send it to webmaster@dcwin.org for approval.

The Dickenson County New Brochures are in!! Click HERE to see the brochure in PDF form. The file requires Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader to open and is 11MB in size.

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Breaks Interstate Park: Laurel Lake Cabins, Ribbon Cutting June 18, 2009

Business news:

The Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dr. James Abrokwah who will be opening “Full Care Medical Center”on 141 Road Branch Road, on Rt. 83 between Clinchco and Haysi on June 5, 2009. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will begin at 10:30am and everyone is invited to attend.

For more information, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 276-926-6074.

Dickenson/Wise County new Coalfield Agricultural Center will host a Horse and Tack Sale on June 17, 2009. Click here to see the flyer.

Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce, Visitor’s Center and Historical Society

For Information call: Rita Surratt, Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Director, Dickenson County (276) 926-6074

Top Photo Credits(l-r):Ralph Stanley Museum(Thirty-One Ten), Fishing(Gayle Stanley),
Rhododendron(Thirty-One Ten), Cabin(Thirty-One Ten)

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Contact

P.O. Box 1990
Clintwood, VA 24228
Phone: (276) 926-6074
chamber@dcwin.org

More events announced soon!

Rita Surratt, Tourism Director

Dickenson County(276)926-6074

www.dickensonchamber.net

Dickenson County Events- July 2009

Town of Clintwood: 4^th of July Events

Friday, July 3^rd

Events start at 7:00pm at the park and walking track in Clintwood (beside Post Office)

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy music, a flat footing contest, children’s hula hoop contest, free cake walks, craft displays and vendors. The Clintwood Veterans of Foreign War post will also host Bingo at the Clintwood Community Center on Main Street.

Saturday, July 4^th

Morning and afternoon activities will be centered in the areas near town hall and the county courthouse, while evening events take place at Ralph Cummins Stadium.

7:11am – Clintwood Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast at Kids Korner Park.
10:00am- Bluegrass music and Sugar Cane Cloggers in front of Clintwood Town Hall
10:00am.-Lineup fro the main parade begins at West End
10:00am – Book and genealogy fair hosted by Dickenson County Historical Society at the new location on the hill behind Clintwood High School.
10:30am – Veteran’s Parade from Clintwood High School to County Courthouse
11:00am – Main Parade. Parade will include Little Miss and Mister Town of Clintwood Firecracker Contest for best costume for kids age 10 and under.
2:00 pm – Free kids rides start at Clintwood Little league Field
7:00 pm – Evening entertainment starts at Ralph Cummins Stadium with country singer Tommy Wood set to perform
9:15pm – Drawings for prizes and giveaways, Ralph Cummins Stadium
9:30 pm-Fireworks show.

Sunday, July 5^th

Gospel music, story-telling and fun games for the kids will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the walking track beside Clintwood Post Office.

For more information, please call the Town Hall at (276) 926-8383 or the Jettie Baker Center at (276)926-8694

RELAY FOR LIFE- July 10, 2009

July 10, 2009 – Relay’s Got Talent- Time 6pm-10pm

Place: Dickenson County Fairgrounds, Haysi, Virginia

Talent competition includes the following categories: Musical (Solo, Duets, 3-5Member Vocals, band)

Dance

Comedy…just to name a few. There will be food, drinks, and memorabilia for sale!

Registration Fee for competition: $15. per entry. Registration Deadline: Friday July 3, 2009, 6:00pm

All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Dickenson County!

For more information, email bonnie.jones@cancer.org

CAR, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE SHOW- Breaks Interstate Park- July 11, 2009

The McClure Kiwanis Car, Truck and Motorcycle show, hosted by Breaks Interstate Park will be held on July 11^th, rain or shine. Registration will be from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. The fee to enter cars and trucks is $17. All proceeds will go toward Kiwanis Community projects in this area. An Oldies show will begin at 8:00 pm.

OLDIES NIGHT-July 11, 2009 The Breaks Interstate Park and WDIC FM 92.1 will host an “Oldies Show” at 8:00 pm at the park amphitheater, featuring “The Tams”, Poodle Skirts and Bobby Socks not required, but they might take you back to your younger days as the music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Tickets for sale at the gate, no reserved seating.

The opening band will begin at 7:00 pm featuring “MJ Beck Band”

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT- June 26, 2009

Dickenson County Relay for Life will host Teen Movie Night at Ervinton Elementary School on June 26^th. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The movie “Yes Man,” rated PG-13 will begin at 7:00 pm. Admission is $5.00. Concessions will be available.

Clintwood Memorial Horse Show – Cumberland Mountain Riders- Saturday July 11^th at 7:00pm

The Clintwood Memorial Horse Show will be on Sat. July 11th, at 7 pm at the Clintwood Show Grounds. This is the Biggest Show Of the Year. You don’t want to miss it. Line up and Show Program coming soon.

The Dickenson County Fair begins August 1, 2009 through August 8^th. Full Schedule of events will be printed soon. For information on the Dickenson County Fair, please call Charles Hay at (276) 865- 4884 or Dean St. Clair at (276) 926-8509.

If you have events you want posted or added to the event newsletter, please contact Rita Surratt, Tourism Director at (276) 926-6074 or email at rsurratt@dcwin.org.

The Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music schedule of events
You may contact the museum by email or phone to find out more information on upcoming events.
Aaron Davis, Director/Curator
(276) 926-8550
aaron@ralphstanleymuseum.com
Pam Morris, Assistant Director

Places to see in Dickenson County
Crooked Road Music Trail
Virginia's Coal Heritage Trail
Mountain Art Works, Haysi
Dennis Reedy Railroad and Coal Mining Museum, Clinchco
Cranesnest River and Campground
Breaks Interstate Park
White water Rafting on the Russell Fork River
Town of Clinchco
Town of Haysi
Town of Clintwood

Birch Knob Observation Tower
Located 6.2 miles north of Clintwood in the Jefferson National Forest on the border between Kentucky and Virginia. The area is open April 1st to January 7th from 6:00am-10pm– The view from Birch Knob can allow one to see 5 or 6 states.
Elevation—3, 144 feet.

John Flannagan Dam and Reservoir
With 3 campgrounds, five boat ramps, picnic areas, fishing, hiking and hunting, boating and picnic shelters, its possible to find something for everyone at the Dam. For more information call
(276) 835-9544

Mountain Art Works (MAW's) in Haysi, VA. is open for dinner at 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. every Thursday-Saturday with a complete menu and entertainment on most Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 8 p.m. Entertainment is predominately bluegrass but occasionally other types of entertainment are featured. Mountain Art Works host an open jam session every Thursday night beginning at 7 p.m. which is open to all musicians and the public. (MAW's) has been approved as an "Affiliated Partner" on the Crooked Road.

Please telephone (276) 865-5595 or email jane_moore@mountainartworks.net or visit the events page for more information.

The Ralph Stanley Museum will be having entertainment during the year. Please contact the Ralph Stanley Museum at (276) 926-8550 or visit the web sitewww.ralphstanleymuseum.com or check the Dickenson Star Newspaper for events.

Breaks Interstate Park will be having events during the year. Contact the park at 1-800-982-5122 or visit the park web site at www.breakspark.com.

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